Numbers 33:27
Numbers 33:27 in Multiple Translations
They set out from Tahath and camped at Terah.
And they departed from Tahath, and pitched at Tarah.
And they journeyed from Tahath, and encamped in Terah.
And they went on from Tahath, and put up their tents in Terah.
They moved on from Tahath and set up camp at Terah.
And they departed from Tahath, and pitched in Tarah.
And they journey from Tahath, and encamp in Tarah;
They traveled from Tahath, and encamped in Terah.
And they departed from Tahath, and encamped at Tarah.
Removing from Thahath they camped in Thare.
Then they/we left Tahath and went to Terah and set up their/our tents there.
Berean Amplified Bible — Numbers 33:27
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Numbers 33:27 Interlinear (Deep Study)
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וַ/יִּסְע֖וּ
מִ/תָּ֑חַת
וַֽ/יַּחֲנ֖וּ
בְּ/תָֽרַח
וַ/יִּסְע֖וּ
nâçaʻ
H5265
to set out
Conj | V-Qal-ConsecImperf-3mp
מִ/תָּ֑חַת
Tachath
H8480
Tahath
Prep | N-proper
וַֽ/יַּחֲנ֖וּ
chânâh
H2583
to camp
Conj | V-Qal-ConsecImperf-3mp
בְּ/תָֽרַח
Terach
H8646
Terah
Prep | N-proper
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Hebrew Word Reference — Numbers 33:27
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/תָּ֑חַת
Tachath
H8480
"Tahath"
Prep | N-proper
Tachath refers to a place in the Desert and three Israelites, including a Kohathite Levite and a descendant of Ephraim. It means station and appears in 1 Chronicles 7:20b. Tachath was a common name in biblical times.
Definition: A man of the tribe of Ephraim living at the time of Divided Monarchy, first mentioned at 1Ch.7.20b; son of: Eleadah (H0497); father of: Zabad (H2066H) § Tahath = "station" 1) a Kohathite Levite, son of Assir and father of Uriel 2) a Kohathite Levite, son of Assir and father of Zephaniah 2a) maybethe same as 1 3) son of Bered, great grandson of Ephraim, and father of Eladah 4) son of Eladah, grandson of 3, and father Zabad 5) a station of Israel in the wilderness
Usage: Occurs in 5 OT verses. KJV: Tahath. See also: Numbers 33:26; 1 Chronicles 6:9; 1 Chronicles 7:20.
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/תָֽרַח
Terach
H8646
"Terah"
Prep | N-proper
This word refers to Terah, the father of Abraham, who is mentioned in Genesis as the one who moved to Haran with his family.
Definition: § Terah = "station" a station of Israel in the wilderness
Usage: Occurs in 11 OT verses. KJV: Tarah, Terah. See also: Genesis 11:24; Genesis 11:31; 1 Chronicles 1:26.
Study Notes — Numbers 33:27
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Context — Forty-Two Journeys of the Israelites
25They set out from Haradah and camped at Makheloth.
26They set out from Makheloth and camped at Tahath.
27They set out from Tahath and camped at Terah.
28They set out from Terah and camped at Mithkah. 29They set out from Mithkah and camped at Hashmonah.Numbers 33:27 Summary
In Numbers 33:27, the Israelites set out from Tahath and camped at Terah, which was a new stopping point on their journey through the wilderness. This verse reminds us that God is always leading us, even when we don't know where we're going, as seen in Psalm 32:8 and Isaiah 48:17. Just like the Israelites, we can trust in God's guidance and provision, and rest in His presence, as promised in Matthew 11:28-30 and Hebrews 4:9-11. By following God's lead, we can find peace and rest, even in uncertain circumstances.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the significance of the Israelites' journey from Tahath to Terah?
The journey from Tahath to Terah is part of the Israelites' wilderness wanderings, as recorded in Numbers 33:27, and it signifies their obedience to God's leading, as seen in Exodus 13:18 and Deuteronomy 8:2.
Where are Tahath and Terah located?
The exact locations of Tahath and Terah are not certain, but based on Numbers 33:26-27, it is believed that they are in the wilderness region, possibly near the border of modern-day Egypt and Israel, as described in Numbers 34:5 and Ezekiel 47:19.
Why did the Israelites camp at so many different locations?
The Israelites camped at various locations, including Terah, as they journeyed through the wilderness, as a result of God's guidance and provision, as seen in Numbers 9:15-23 and Psalm 78:14, to prepare them for their eventual entry into the Promised Land, as promised in Exodus 6:4 and Deuteronomy 1:8.
What can we learn from the Israelites' experience in Numbers 33:27?
We can learn about the importance of trusting in God's leading and provision, even in uncertain circumstances, as taught in Proverbs 3:5-6 and Isaiah 40:31, and about the value of obedience and perseverance, as seen in Hebrews 11:8 and Revelation 2:10.
Reflection Questions
- How do I respond when God leads me to a new and unfamiliar place, like the Israelites in Numbers 33:27?
- What are some ways that I can trust in God's guidance and provision in my own life, as the Israelites did in the wilderness?
- How can I apply the lessons of the Israelites' wilderness journey to my own experiences of uncertainty and transition?
- What does it mean to 'camp' or rest in God's presence, as the Israelites did at Terah, and how can I cultivate this kind of rest in my own life?
Gill's Exposition on Numbers 33:27
[See comments on Numbers 33:19].
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Numbers 33:27
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 33:27
STAT. XXIII. Verse 27. TARAH.] Also unknown.
Whedon's Commentary on Numbers 33:27
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