Numbers 14:19
Numbers 14:19 in Multiple Translations
Pardon, I pray, the iniquity of this people, in keeping with the greatness of Your loving devotion, just as You have forgiven them ever since they left Egypt.”
Pardon, I beseech thee, the iniquity of this people according unto the greatness of thy mercy, and as thou hast forgiven this people, from Egypt even until now.
Pardon, I pray thee, the iniquity of this people according unto the greatness of thy lovingkindness, and according as thou hast forgiven this people, from Egypt even until now.
May the sin of this people have forgiveness, in the measure of your great mercy, as you have had mercy on them from Egypt up till now.
Please forgive the sin of these people since your trustworthy love is so great, in the same way that you have forgiven them from the time they left Egypt until now.”
Be mercifull, I beseech thee, vnto the iniquitie of this people, according to thy great mercie, and as thou hast forgiuen this people from Egypt, euen vntill nowe.
forgive, I pray Thee, the iniquity of this people, according to the greatness of Thy kindness, and as Thou hast borne with this people from Egypt, even until now.'
Please pardon the iniquity of this people according to the greatness of your loving kindness, and just as you have forgiven this people, from Egypt even until now.”
Pardon, I beseech thee, the iniquity of this people according to the greatness of thy mercy, and as thou hast forgiven this people, from Egypt, even until now.
Forgive, I beseech thee, the sins of this people, according to the greatness of thy mercy, as thou hast been merciful to them from their going out of Egypt unto this place.
So, because you love people like that, forgive these people for the sins that they have committed, just like you have continued to forgive them ever since they left Egypt.”
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Study Notes — Numbers 14:19
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- Numbers 14:19 Summary
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- Reflection Questions
- Gill's Exposition on Numbers 14:19
- Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Numbers 14:19
- Matthew Poole's Commentary on Numbers 14:19
- Trapp's Commentary on Numbers 14:19
- Adam Clarke's Commentary on Numbers 14:19
- Cambridge Bible on Numbers 14:19
- Whedon's Commentary on Numbers 14:19
- Sermons on Numbers 14:19
Context — Moses Intercedes for Israel
19Pardon, I pray, the iniquity of this people, in keeping with the greatness of Your loving devotion, just as You have forgiven them ever since they left Egypt.”
20“I have pardoned them as you requested,” the LORD replied. 21“Yet as surely as I live and as surely as the whole earth is filled with the glory of the LORD,Cross References
| Reference | Text (BSB) | |
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| 1 | Exodus 34:9 | “O Lord,” he said, “if I have indeed found favor in Your sight, my Lord, please go with us. Although this is a stiff-necked people, forgive our iniquity and sin, and take us as Your inheritance.” |
| 2 | Psalms 78:38 | And yet He was compassionate; He forgave their iniquity and did not destroy them. He often restrained His anger and did not unleash His full wrath. |
| 3 | Psalms 106:45 | And He remembered His covenant with them, and relented by the abundance of His loving devotion. |
| 4 | Jonah 4:2 | So he prayed to the LORD, saying, “O LORD, is this not what I said while I was still in my own country? This is why I was so quick to flee toward Tarshish. I knew that You are a gracious and compassionate God, slow to anger, abounding in loving devotion—One who relents from sending disaster. |
| 5 | Exodus 32:32 | Yet now, if You would only forgive their sin.... But if not, please blot me out of the book that You have written.” |
| 6 | Psalms 51:1–2 | Have mercy on me, O God, according to Your loving devotion; according to Your great compassion, blot out my transgressions. Wash me clean of my iniquity and cleanse me from my sin. |
| 7 | Jonah 3:10 | When God saw their actions—that they had turned from their evil ways—He relented from the disaster He had threatened to bring upon them. |
| 8 | Exodus 32:10–14 | Now leave Me alone, so that My anger may burn against them and consume them. Then I will make you into a great nation.” But Moses sought the favor of the LORD his God, saying, “O LORD, why does Your anger burn against Your people, whom You brought out of the land of Egypt with great power and a mighty hand? Why should the Egyptians declare, ‘He brought them out with evil intent, to kill them in the mountains and wipe them from the face of the earth’? Turn from Your fierce anger and relent from doing harm to Your people. Remember Your servants Abraham, Isaac, and Israel, to whom You swore by Your very self when You declared, ‘I will make your descendants as numerous as the stars in the sky, and I will give your descendants all this land that I have promised, and it shall be their inheritance forever.’” So the LORD relented from the calamity He had threatened to bring on His people. |
| 9 | 1 John 5:14–16 | And this is the confidence that we have before Him: If we ask anything according to His will, He hears us. And if we know that He hears us in whatever we ask, we know that we already possess what we have asked of Him. If anyone sees his brother committing a sin not leading to death, he should ask God, who will give life to those who commit this kind of sin. There is a sin that leads to death; I am not saying he should ask regarding that sin. |
| 10 | Daniel 9:19 | O Lord, listen! O Lord, forgive! O Lord, hear and act! For Your sake, O my God, do not delay, because Your city and Your people bear Your name.” |
Numbers 14:19 Summary
In Numbers 14:19, Moses is asking God to forgive the Israelites for their sins, just as He has done many times before, such as when they left Egypt, as seen in Exodus 12:31-42. Moses is reminding God of His loving and merciful character, as described in Numbers 14:18, and is asking Him to act in accordance with this nature, as seen in Psalm 86:5 and Isaiah 55:7. This verse shows us that God is a forgiving God who desires to show mercy and pardon to those who have sinned against Him, as in 1 John 1:9 and Luke 15:11-32. We can learn from Moses' example by seeking God's forgiveness and praying for others, as in Psalm 25:6-7 and Philippians 4:6-7, and by trusting in God's loving devotion, as in Psalm 145:8-9.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does Moses mean by 'the greatness of Your loving devotion' in Numbers 14:19?
Moses is referring to God's character, which is described in Numbers 14:18 as 'slow to anger and abounding in loving devotion, forgiving iniquity and transgression', and he is asking God to act in accordance with this nature, as seen in Exodus 34:6-7.
How does Numbers 14:19 relate to the concept of forgiveness in the Bible?
This verse highlights God's willingness to forgive, as also seen in Psalm 86:5, and demonstrates Moses' understanding of God's character as a forgiving God, who desires to show mercy and pardon to those who have sinned against Him, as in Isaiah 55:7.
What is the significance of Moses referencing the people's departure from Egypt in Numbers 14:19?
Moses is reminding God of His past faithfulness and mercy towards the Israelites, such as in Deuteronomy 7:8-9, and is asking Him to continue showing them forgiveness and mercy, just as He has done since they left Egypt, as recorded in Exodus 12:31-42 and Deuteronomy 1:30-31.
How does God respond to Moses' prayer in Numbers 14:19?
God responds positively to Moses' prayer, saying 'I have pardoned them as you requested' in Numbers 14:20, demonstrating His willingness to forgive and show mercy to those who repent and turn to Him, as seen in 1 John 1:9 and Luke 15:11-32.
Reflection Questions
- What are some ways that I can reflect God's 'loving devotion' to those around me, as described in Numbers 14:18-19, and how can I demonstrate this in my daily life?
- In what ways do I need to seek God's forgiveness and pardon, just as Moses prayed for the Israelites in Numbers 14:19, and how can I apply this to my own life, as in 1 John 1:8-10?
- How does Moses' prayer in Numbers 14:19 demonstrate his understanding of God's character, and what can I learn from his example about praying to God, as seen in Psalm 145:8-9 and Philippians 4:6-7?
- What are some ways that I can, like Moses, remind God of His past faithfulness and mercy, and ask Him to continue showing me forgiveness and mercy, as in Psalm 25:6-7 and Psalm 103:2-5?
- How can I balance the concept of God's forgiveness with the need for accountability and justice, as seen in Numbers 14:18 and Numbers 14:20-21, and how can I apply this to my own relationships, as in Matthew 18:21-22 and Ephesians 4:32?
Gill's Exposition on Numbers 14:19
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Numbers 14:19
Matthew Poole's Commentary on Numbers 14:19
Trapp's Commentary on Numbers 14:19
Adam Clarke's Commentary on Numbers 14:19
Cambridge Bible on Numbers 14:19
Whedon's Commentary on Numbers 14:19
Sermons on Numbers 14:19
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Timothy, I #2 Ch. 2 by Chuck Missler | In this sermon, the speaker discusses the brilliance of scientific minds who often fail to recognize the existence of a Creator. The speaker emphasizes the importance of confession |
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Forgiven Much or Little by Roy Hession | In this sermon, Jesus tells a parable to Simon about a creditor who had two debtors. One debtor owed five hundred pence, while the other owed fifty. When they both couldn't pay, th |
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The Nazarite Vow by Gary Wilkerson | In this sermon, the speaker focuses on Numbers chapter 6 and the concept of the Nazarite vow. The vow is seen as a way for both men and women to consecrate themselves to the Lord a |
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Don't Live in Famine by R. Edward Miller | In this sermon, the speaker emphasizes the importance of revival and the power of God to work miracles. He references the example of John the Baptist, who did not perform miracles |
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Hints on the Tabernacle Exodus 25-34 by John Nelson Darby | John Nelson Darby explores the significance of the tabernacle as a divine pattern reflecting heavenly realities, emphasizing that the tabernacle serves as a shadow of good things t |
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How God Provided for the Children of Israel by Chuck Smith | In this sermon, Pastor Chuck Smith discusses how God provided for the children of Israel during their time in the wilderness. He focuses on the story of Moses striking the rock to |
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His Tender Mercies by Thomas Brooks | Thomas Brooks emphasizes the profound nature of God's tender mercies, illustrating how they are the daily sustenance that keeps us from hell, forgives our sins, and meets our needs |







