Numbers 33:17
Numbers 33:17 in Multiple Translations
They set out from Kibroth-hattaavah and camped at Hazeroth.
And they departed from Kibroth-hattaavah, and encamped at Hazeroth.
And they journeyed from Kibroth-hattaavah, and encamped in Hazeroth.
And they went on from Kibroth-hattaavah, and put up their tents in Hazeroth.
They moved on from Kibroth-hattaavah and set up camp at Hazeroth.
And they departed from Kibroth Hattaauah, and lay at Hazeroth.
And they journey from Kibroth-Hattaavah, and encamp in Hazeroth;
They traveled from Kibroth Hattaavah, and encamped in Hazeroth.
And they departed from Kibroth-hattaavah, and encamped at Hazeroth.
And departing from the graves of lust, they camped in Haseroth.
Then they/we left Kibroth-Hattaavah and went to Hazeroth and set up their/our tents there.
Berean Amplified Bible — Numbers 33:17
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Numbers 33:17 Interlinear (Deep Study)
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וַ/יִּסְע֖וּ
מִ/קִּבְרֹ֣ת
הַֽתַּאֲוָ֑ה
וַֽ/יַּחֲנ֖וּ
בַּ/חֲצֵרֹֽת
וַ/יִּסְע֖וּ
nâçaʻ
H5265
to set out
Conj | V-Qal-ConsecImperf-3mp
מִ/קִּבְרֹ֣ת
Qibrôwth hat-Taʼă-vâh
H6914
Kibroth-hattaavah
Prep | N-proper
הַֽתַּאֲוָ֑ה
Qibrôwth hat-Taʼă-vâh
H6914
Kibroth-hattaavah
N-proper
וַֽ/יַּחֲנ֖וּ
chânâh
H2583
to camp
Conj | V-Qal-ConsecImperf-3mp
בַּ/חֲצֵרֹֽת
Chătsêrôwth
H2698
Hazeroth
Prep | N-proper
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Hebrew Word Reference — Numbers 33:17
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/קִּבְרֹ֣ת
Qibrôwth hat-Taʼă-vâh
H6914
"Kibroth-hattaavah"
Prep | N-proper
Kibroth-hattaavah means graves of lust, a place in the desert where Israel camped. It is 3 campsites away from Sinai, near the Gulf of Akabah. This location is mentioned in the book of Numbers.
Definition: § Kibroth-hattaavah = "graves of lust" a station of Israel in the wilderness 3 campsites away from Sinai near the gulf of Akabah
Usage: Occurs in 5 OT verses. KJV: Kibroth-hattaavah. See also: Numbers 11:34; Numbers 33:16; Deuteronomy 9:22.
הַֽתַּאֲוָ֑ה
Qibrôwth hat-Taʼă-vâh
H6914
"Kibroth-hattaavah"
N-proper
Kibroth-hattaavah means graves of lust, a place in the desert where Israel camped. It is 3 campsites away from Sinai, near the Gulf of Akabah. This location is mentioned in the book of Numbers.
Definition: § Kibroth-hattaavah = "graves of lust" a station of Israel in the wilderness 3 campsites away from Sinai near the gulf of Akabah
Usage: Occurs in 5 OT verses. KJV: Kibroth-hattaavah. See also: Numbers 11:34; Numbers 33:16; Deuteronomy 9:22.
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.
בַּ/חֲצֵרֹֽת
Chătsêrôwth
H2698
"Hazeroth"
Prep | N-proper
Hazeroth means settlement, an Israelite camp in the wilderness. It appears in the Bible as a place where the Israelites stopped during their journey. This location is mentioned in the book of Numbers.
Definition: § Hazeroth = "settlement" an Israelite camp in the wilderness
Usage: Occurs in 5 OT verses. KJV: Hazeroth. See also: Numbers 11:35; Numbers 33:17; Deuteronomy 1:1.
Study Notes — Numbers 33:17
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Context — Forty-Two Journeys of the Israelites
15They set out from Rephidim and camped in the Wilderness of Sinai.
16They set out from the Wilderness of Sinai and camped at Kibroth-hattaavah.
17They set out from Kibroth-hattaavah and camped at Hazeroth.
18They set out from Hazeroth and camped at Rithmah. 19They set out from Rithmah and camped at Rimmon-perez.Cross References
| Reference | Text (BSB) | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Numbers 11:35 | From Kibroth-hattaavah the people moved on to Hazeroth, where they remained for some time. |
Numbers 33:17 Summary
[In Numbers 33:17, the Israelites are on a journey through the wilderness, and they move from Kibroth-hattaavah to Hazeroth as part of God's plan to lead them to the Promised Land, as seen in Exodus 3:8 and Deuteronomy 1:1-3. This verse reminds us that God is always guiding us, even when we do not understand the reasons behind our circumstances. As we trust in God's plan, we can learn to be obedient and faithful, just like the Israelites, and we can look to verses like Psalm 32:8-11 and Proverbs 3:5-6 for guidance and encouragement.]
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the significance of Kibroth-hattaavah in the context of Numbers 33:17?
Kibroth-hattaavah is a place where the Israelites camped and complained about the lack of meat, leading to God's provision of quail, as seen in Numbers 11:31-35 and Psalm 78:26-31.
Why did the Israelites move from Kibroth-hattaavah to Hazeroth?
The Bible does not provide a specific reason for the move from Kibroth-hattaavah to Hazeroth, but it is part of the larger narrative of the Israelites' journey through the wilderness, as described in Numbers 33:1-49 and Deuteronomy 1:1-3.
What can we learn from the Israelites' journey in Numbers 33:17?
We can learn about the importance of obedience and trust in God's plan, even when we do not understand the reasons behind our circumstances, as seen in Proverbs 3:5-6 and Jeremiah 29:11.
How does Numbers 33:17 relate to the overall story of the Israelites in the wilderness?
Numbers 33:17 is part of the larger narrative of the Israelites' journey from Egypt to the Promised Land, as described in the book of Exodus and the book of Numbers, and it highlights the Israelites' dependence on God's guidance and provision, as seen in Exodus 13:21-22 and Numbers 9:15-23.
Reflection Questions
- What are some times in my life when I have had to trust in God's plan without fully understanding the reasons behind my circumstances?
- How can I apply the lessons learned from the Israelites' journey in Numbers 33:17 to my own life and walk with God?
- What are some ways that I can cultivate a deeper sense of trust and obedience in my relationship with God, as seen in the Israelites' journey through the wilderness?
- How can I use the example of the Israelites' journey to encourage and support others who are going through difficult times?
Gill's Exposition on Numbers 33:17
And they departed from Kibrothhattaavah, and encamped at Hazeroth. Eight miles from Kibrothhattaavah, where Miriam was smote with leprosy, Numbers 12:1.
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Numbers 33:17
And they removed from the desert of Sinai, and pitched at Kibroth-hatta'avah. Kibroth-hattaavah - the graves of lust .
Adam Clarke's Commentary on Numbers 33:17
STAT. XIII. Verse 17. HAZEROTH.] This place Dr. Shaw computes to have been about thirty miles distant from Mount Sinai.
Whedon's Commentary on Numbers 33:17
17. Hazeroth — Enclosure. The meaning of Hazeroth “is one of the strongest arguments for identifying it with Hudhera. It lies on the most natural route from Sinai to the great valley of the ‘Arabah.