Numbers 33:21
Numbers 33:21 in Multiple Translations
They set out from Libnah and camped at Rissah.
And they removed from Libnah, and pitched at Rissah.
And they journeyed from Libnah, and encamped in Rissah.
And they went on from Libnah, and put up their tents in Rissah.
They moved on from Libnah and set up camp at Rissah.
And they remoued from Libnah, and pitched in Rissah.
And they journey from Libnah, and encamp in Rissah;
They traveled from Libnah, and encamped in Rissah.
And they removed from Libnah, and encamped at Rissah.
Removing from Lebna they camped in Ressa.
Then they/we left Libnah and went to Rissah and set up their/our tents there.
Berean Amplified Bible — Numbers 33:21
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Numbers 33:21 Interlinear (Deep Study)
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וַ/יִּסְע֖וּ
מִ/לִּבְנָ֑ה
וַֽ/יַּחֲנ֖וּ
בְּ/רִסָּֽה
וַ/יִּסְע֖וּ
nâçaʻ
H5265
to set out
Conj | V-Qal-ConsecImperf-3mp
מִ/לִּבְנָ֑ה
Libnâh
H3841
Libnah
Prep | N-proper
וַֽ/יַּחֲנ֖וּ
chânâh
H2583
to camp
Conj | V-Qal-ConsecImperf-3mp
בְּ/רִסָּֽה
Riççâh
H7446
Rissah
Prep | N-proper
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Hebrew Word Reference — Numbers 33:21
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/לִּבְנָ֑ה
Libnâh
H3841
"Libnah"
Prep | N-proper
Libnah was a city in Palestine, originally a Canaanite royal city, later captured by Joshua and allocated to Judah.
Definition: § Libnah = "pavement" a royal city of the Canaanites in the southwest captured by Joshua; allocated to Judah and made a Levitical city
Usage: Occurs in 17 OT verses. KJV: Libnah. See also: Numbers 33:20; Joshua 21:13; Isaiah 37:8.
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/רִסָּֽה
Riççâh
H7446
"Rissah"
Prep | N-proper
Rissah is a place in the desert where the Israelites stopped during their wilderness journey. It's mentioned in Numbers 33 as one of the stations where they camped. The name means 'ruin'.
Definition: § Rissah = "ruin" a station of Israel in the wilderness
Usage: Occurs in 2 OT verses. KJV: Rissah. See also: Numbers 33:21; Numbers 33:22.
Study Notes — Numbers 33:21
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Context — Forty-Two Journeys of the Israelites
Cross References
| Reference | Text (BSB) | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Deuteronomy 1:1 | These are the words that Moses spoke to all Israel in the wilderness east of the Jordan—in the Arabah opposite Suph—between Paran and Tophel, Laban, Hazeroth, and Dizahab. |
Numbers 33:21 Summary
This verse, Numbers 33:21, tells us that the Israelites traveled from Libnah to Rissah, which was part of their journey through the wilderness. The Israelites were following God's leading, just as we are called to do in our own lives, as seen in Proverbs 3:5-6, where it is written that we should trust in the Lord with all our heart and lean not on our own understanding. By trusting in God's guidance, we can navigate life's challenges with confidence, just as the Israelites did in the wilderness, as described in Psalm 78:52-53, where it is written that God led his people like sheep through the wilderness.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the significance of the Israelites' journey from Libnah to Rissah?
The journey from Libnah to Rissah is part of the Israelites' wilderness wanderings, as recorded in the book of Numbers, and it signifies their obedience to God's leading, as seen in Numbers 33:1-2, where it is written that the Israelites set out from Egypt according to the command of the Lord.
Where are Libnah and Rissah located?
The exact locations of Libnah and Rissah are not certain, but based on Numbers 33:20-21, it is clear that they were stops on the Israelites' journey, likely in the southern part of the Sinai Peninsula, as they were traveling from the Red Sea to the border of Canaan, as described in Deuteronomy 1:2.
What can we learn from the Israelites' camp locations?
The Israelites' camp locations, such as Libnah and Rissah, demonstrate their dependence on God's provision and guidance, as seen in Exodus 13:21-22, where the Lord went before them in a pillar of cloud and fire, and in Psalm 23:2-3, where David writes that the Lord leads and guides him in green pastures and beside still waters.
How does this verse relate to the broader narrative of the Israelites' journey?
Numbers 33:21 is part of the record of the Israelites' wilderness journey, which is a testament to God's faithfulness and the Israelites' obedience, as seen in Joshua 1:7-9, where Joshua is encouraged to be strong and courageous, and to meditate on the book of the law, which includes the history of the Israelites' journey, as recorded in the book of Numbers.
Reflection Questions
- As I reflect on the Israelites' journey from Libnah to Rissah, how can I apply the principle of obedience to God's leading in my own life?
- What are some ways in which I can trust in God's provision and guidance, just as the Israelites did in the wilderness?
- How can I use the example of the Israelites' camp locations to inform my own decisions about where and how to serve the Lord?
- In what ways can I seek to follow the Lord's leading, even when the path ahead is uncertain, just as the Israelites did in Numbers 33:1-49?
Gill's Exposition on Numbers 33:21
[See comments on Numbers 33:19].
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Numbers 33:21
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 33:21
STAT. XVII. Verse 21. RISSAH.] A place mentioned nowhere else in the sacred writings. Its situation utterly uncertain.
Whedon's Commentary on Numbers 33:21
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