Numbers 33:29
Numbers 33:29 in Multiple Translations
They set out from Mithkah and camped at Hashmonah.
And they went from Mithcah, and pitched in Hashmonah.
And they journeyed from Mithkah, and encamped in Hashmonah.
And they went on from Mithkah, and put up their tents in Hashmonah.
They moved on from Mithkah and set up camp at Hashmonah.
And they went from Mithkah, and pitched in Hashmonah.
And they journey from Mithcah, and encamp in Hashmonah;
They traveled from Mithkah, and encamped in Hashmonah.
And they went from Mithcah, and encamped in Hashmonah.
And removing from Methca, they camped in Hesmona.
Then they/we left Mithcah and went to Hashmonah and set up their/our tents there.
Berean Amplified Bible — Numbers 33:29
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Numbers 33:29 Interlinear (Deep Study)
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וַ/יִּסְע֖וּ
מִ/מִּתְקָ֑ה
וַֽ/יַּחֲנ֖וּ
בְּ/חַשְׁמֹנָֽה
וַ/יִּסְע֖וּ
nâçaʻ
H5265
to set out
Conj | V-Qal-ConsecImperf-3mp
מִ/מִּתְקָ֑ה
Mithqâh
H4989
Mithkah
Prep | N-proper
וַֽ/יַּחֲנ֖וּ
chânâh
H2583
to camp
Conj | V-Qal-ConsecImperf-3mp
בְּ/חַשְׁמֹנָֽה
Chashmônâh
H2832
Hashmonah
Prep | N-proper
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Hebrew Word Reference — Numbers 33:29
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/מִּתְקָ֑ה
Mithqâh
H4989
"Mithkah"
Prep | N-proper
Mithkah is a place in the Desert where Israel camped, meaning sweetness. It is mentioned in the Bible as a station in the wilderness.
Definition: § Mithcah = "sweetness" a station of Israel in the wilderness
Usage: Occurs in 2 OT verses. KJV: Mithcah. See also: Numbers 33:28; Numbers 33:29.
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/חַשְׁמֹנָֽה
Chashmônâh
H2832
"Hashmonah"
Prep | N-proper
Hashmonah was a place in the wilderness where Israelites camped, meaning fatness. It is mentioned in the book of Numbers.
Definition: § Hashmonah = "fatness" a station of Israel in the wilderness
Usage: Occurs in 2 OT verses. KJV: Hashmonah. See also: Numbers 33:29; Numbers 33:30.
Study Notes — Numbers 33:29
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Context — Forty-Two Journeys of the Israelites
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.
30They set out from Hashmonah and camped at Moseroth. 31They set out from Moseroth and camped at Bene-jaakan.Numbers 33:29 Summary
This verse, Numbers 33:29, tells us that the Israelites moved from Mithkah to Hashmonah, which was a stop on their journey to the Promised Land. It reminds us that God is always leading us, even when we don't know what's ahead, as seen in Psalm 32:8-11. Just like the Israelites, we can trust God to guide us and provide for us, as promised in Matthew 6:25-34 and Philippians 4:19. As we reflect on this verse, we can ask God to help us be obedient and trusting, just like the Israelites, and to give us the strength and courage we need for our own journey, as encouraged in Deuteronomy 31:6 and Joshua 1:9.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the significance of the Israelites' journey from Mithkah to Hashmonah?
The journey from Mithkah to Hashmonah is part of the Israelites' wilderness wanderings, as recorded in Numbers 33:29, and signifies their obedience to God's leading, as seen in Exodus 13:18 and Deuteronomy 8:2.
Where are Mithkah and Hashmonah located?
The exact locations of Mithkah and Hashmonah are not certain, but based on Numbers 33:28-30, it is believed that they are in the wilderness region, possibly near the border of modern-day Jordan or Saudi Arabia, as the Israelites were traveling from Egypt to the Promised Land, as described in Exodus 13:17-22 and Numbers 20:1-13.
Why did the Israelites camp at so many different locations?
The Israelites camped at various locations, such as Hashmonah, as part of their journey to the Promised Land, as seen in Numbers 33:1-49, to allow the people to rest, replenish their supplies, and to provide opportunities for worship and instruction, as mentioned in Deuteronomy 1:3 and Psalms 95:7-11.
How does this verse relate to the overall story of the Israelites' wilderness journey?
Numbers 33:29 is part of the larger narrative of the Israelites' wilderness wanderings, which serves as a reminder of God's faithfulness and the importance of obedience, trust, and perseverance, as emphasized in Hebrews 3:7-19 and 1 Corinthians 10:1-13.
Reflection Questions
- What can I learn from the Israelites' example of following God's leading, even when the journey is uncertain or difficult, as seen in Numbers 33:29 and Psalm 32:8-11?
- How can I apply the principle of obedience and trust, as demonstrated by the Israelites in Numbers 33:29, to my own life and circumstances, as encouraged in Proverbs 3:5-6 and Jeremiah 29:11?
- What are some ways that I can 'camp' or rest in God's presence, as the Israelites did at Hashmonah, and allow Him to refresh and renew me, as described in Matthew 11:28-30 and Psalm 23:1-4?
- How does this verse remind me of the importance of community and fellowship, as the Israelites traveled and camped together, and how can I cultivate these values in my own relationships, as seen in Acts 2:42-47 and Hebrews 10:24-25?
Gill's Exposition on Numbers 33:29
[See comments on Numbers 33:19].
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Numbers 33:29
And they removed from the desert of Sinai, and pitched at Kibroth-hatta'avah. Kibroth-hattaavah - the graves of lust .
Trapp's Commentary on Numbers 33:29
Numbers 33:29 And they went from Mithcah, and pitched in Hashmonah.Ver. 29. From Mitheah.] Which signifies sweetness. And pitched in Chasmonah.] Which signifies swiftness. We must also, when we have tasted of God’ s sweetness, use all possible swiftness in the ways of holiness; as Jacob, when he had seen visions of God at Bethel, "lifted up his feet," and went on his way lustily, like a generous horse after a bait, or a giant after his wine. "The joy of the Lord is your strength."
Adam Clarke's Commentary on Numbers 33:29
STAT. XXV. Verse 29. HASHMONAH.] Supposed by some to be the same as Azmon, Numbers 34:4.
Whedon's Commentary on Numbers 33:29
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