Numbers 33:12
Numbers 33:12 in Multiple Translations
They set out from the Desert of Sin and camped at Dophkah.
And they took their journey out of the wilderness of Sin, and encamped in Dophkah.
And they journeyed from the wilderness of Sin, and encamped in Dophkah.
And they went on from the waste land of Sin, and put up their tents in Dophkah.
They moved on from the Desert of Sin and set up camp at Dophkah.
And they tooke their iourney out of the wildernesse of Sin, and set vp their tentes in Dophkah.
and they journey from the wilderness of Sin, and encamp in Dophkah.
They traveled from the wilderness of Sin, and encamped in Dophkah.
And they took their journey out of the wilderness of Sin, and encamped in Dophkah.
And they removed from thence, and came to Daphca.
Then they/we left the Sin Desert and went to Dophkah and set up their/our tents there.
Berean Amplified Bible — Numbers 33:12
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Numbers 33:12 Interlinear (Deep Study)
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וַ/יִּסְע֖וּ
מִ/מִּדְבַּר
סִ֑ין
וַֽ/יַּחֲנ֖וּ
בְּ/דָפְקָֽה
וַ/יִּסְע֖וּ
nâçaʻ
H5265
to set out
Conj | V-Qal-ConsecImperf-3mp
מִ/מִּדְבַּר
midbâr
H4057
mouth
Prep | N-ms
סִ֑ין
Çîyn
H5512
Pelusium
N-proper
וַֽ/יַּחֲנ֖וּ
chânâh
H2583
to camp
Conj | V-Qal-ConsecImperf-3mp
בְּ/דָפְקָֽה
Dophqâh
H1850
Dophkah
Prep | N-proper
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Hebrew Word Reference — Numbers 33:12
וַ/יִּסְע֖וּ
nâçaʻ
H5265
"to set out"
Conj | V-Qal-ConsecImperf-3mp
In the Bible, this word means to set out or start a journey, like the Israelites departing from Egypt, or to remove something, as in pulling up tent pins.
Definition: 1) to pull out, pull up, set out, journey, remove, set forward, depart 1a) (Qal) 1a1) to pull out or up 1a2) to set out, depart 1a3) to journey, march 1a4) to set forth (of wind) 1b) (Niphal) to be pulled up, be removed, be plucked up 1c) (Hiphil) 1c1) to cause to set out, lead out, cause to spring up 1c2) to remove, quarry
Usage: Occurs in 140 OT verses. KJV: cause to blow, bring, get, (make to) go (away, forth, forward, onward, out), (take) journey, march, remove, set aside (forward), [idiom] still, be on his (go their) way. See also: Genesis 11:2; Numbers 33:9; Psalms 78:26.
מִ/מִּדְבַּר
midbâr
H4057
"mouth"
Prep | N-ms
The wilderness refers to a desert or open field, like the one the Israelites wandered in after leaving Egypt. It can also mean a place of solitude or a region without many people. In the Bible, it is often associated with the journey to the Promised Land.
Definition: 1) mouth 1a) mouth (as organ of speech)
Usage: Occurs in 257 OT verses. KJV: desert, south, speech, wilderness. See also: Genesis 14:6; Joshua 5:4; Psalms 29:8.
סִ֑ין
Çîyn
H5512
"Pelusium"
N-proper
Sin refers to an Egyptian town and the desert adjoining it. The Israelites passed through this area on their way to Sinai, as mentioned in Exodus. The name Sin may mean thorn or clay.
Definition: § Sin = "thorn" or "clay" a town in eastern Egypt
Usage: Occurs in 6 OT verses. KJV: Sin. See also: Exodus 16:1; Numbers 33:12; Ezekiel 30:16.
וַֽ/יַּחֲנ֖וּ
chânâh
H2583
"to camp"
Conj | V-Qal-ConsecImperf-3mp
This Hebrew verb means to set up camp or pitch a tent, like when the Israelites encamped in the wilderness. It can also mean to lay siege against a city.
Definition: 1) to decline, incline, encamp, bend down, lay siege against 1a) (Qal) 1a1) to decline 1a2) to encamp
Usage: Occurs in 135 OT verses. KJV: abide (in tents), camp, dwell, encamp, grow to an end, lie, pitch (tent), rest in tent. See also: Genesis 26:17; Numbers 33:33; Psalms 27:3.
בְּ/דָפְקָֽה
Dophqâh
H1850
"Dophkah"
Prep | N-proper
Dophqah was a stopping place during Israel's wilderness journey, as recorded in Numbers 33:12. It was a location where the Israelites camped and rested. The name Dophqah means knocking, possibly due to a notable event that occurred there.
Definition: § Dophkah = "knocking" a stopping place during Israel's wilderness wandering
Usage: Occurs in 2 OT verses. KJV: Dophkah. See also: Numbers 33:12; Numbers 33:13.
Study Notes — Numbers 33:12
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Context — Forty-Two Journeys of the Israelites
10They set out from Elim and camped by the Red Sea.
11They set out from the Red Sea and camped in the Desert of Sin.
12They set out from the Desert of Sin and camped at Dophkah.
13They set out from Dophkah and camped at Alush. 14They set out from Alush and camped at Rephidim, where there was no water for the people to drink.Numbers 33:12 Summary
In Numbers 33:12, the Israelites are on a journey, following God's leading, and they camp at Dophkah. This verse reminds us that our lives are a journey, and we need to trust and follow God's leading, just as the Israelites did (as seen in Psalm 32:8-11). We can learn to trust God's sovereignty and provision, even when the journey is difficult or unclear, and we can apply this principle in our own lives by seeking God's guidance and trusting in His goodness (as seen in Romans 8:28). By following God's leading, we can experience His presence and provision, just as the Israelites did in the wilderness.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the significance of the Desert of Sin in Numbers 33:12?
The Desert of Sin is where the Israelites camped before moving to Dophkah, and it is also mentioned in Exodus 16:1 as a place where the Israelites received manna from God, as seen in Exodus 16:4-5 and Numbers 33:11.
Why did the Israelites camp at Dophkah?
The Bible does not provide a specific reason for the Israelites camping at Dophkah, but it is part of their journey as they follow God's leading, as seen in Numbers 33:1-2 and Deuteronomy 1:6-3.
How does this verse relate to the overall story of the Israelites' journey?
Numbers 33:12 is part of the Israelites' journey from Egypt to the Promised Land, and it highlights their obedience to God's leading, as seen in Numbers 33:1 and Exodus 3:17.
What can we learn from the Israelites' journey in this verse?
We can learn about the importance of trusting and following God's leading, even when the journey is difficult or unclear, as seen in Proverbs 3:5-6 and Jeremiah 29:11.
Reflection Questions
- What are some ways I can apply the principle of following God's leading in my own life, even when the journey is uncertain?
- How can I trust God's sovereignty and provision, just as the Israelites did in the wilderness, as seen in Matthew 6:25-34?
- What are some desert experiences in my own life where I have had to rely on God's guidance and provision, and how can I learn from those experiences?
- How can I use this verse to encourage others who may be going through difficult times and need to trust in God's leading?
Gill's Exposition on Numbers 33:12
And they took their journey out of the wilderness of Sin,.... According to the account in Exodus, this was after they had the manna given them, see Exodus 17:1 and encamped at Dophkah; twelve miles
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Numbers 33:12
And they took their journey out of the wilderness of Sin, and encamped in Dophkah. Dophkah ... Alush ... Rephidim.
Adam Clarke's Commentary on Numbers 33:12
STAT. VIII. Verse 12. DOPHKAH.] This place is not mentioned in Exodus and its situation is not known.
Whedon's Commentary on Numbers 33:12
THE OF THE , Numbers 33:1-49.Having reached the Land of Promise, and taken possession of its eastern portion, it is proper that the history of the desert wandering should close with a list of