Numbers 33:43
Numbers 33:43 in Multiple Translations
They set out from Punon and camped at Oboth.
And they departed from Punon, and pitched in Oboth.
And they journeyed from Punon, and encamped in Oboth.
And they went on from Punon, and put up their tents in Oboth.
They moved on from Punon and set up camp at Oboth.
And they departed from Punon, and pitched in Oboth.
And they journey from Punon, and encamp in Oboth;
They traveled from Punon, and encamped in Oboth.
And they departed from Punon, and encamped in Oboth.
And departing from Phunon, they camped in Oboth.
Then they/we left Punon and went to Oboth and set up their/our tents there.
Berean Amplified Bible — Numbers 33:43
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Numbers 33:43 Interlinear (Deep Study)
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וַ/יִּסְע֖וּ
מִ/פּוּנֹ֑ן
וַֽ/יַּחֲנ֖וּ
בְּ/אֹבֹֽת
וַ/יִּסְע֖וּ
nâçaʻ
H5265
to set out
Conj | V-Qal-ConsecImperf-3mp
מִ/פּוּנֹ֑ן
Pûwnôn
H6325
Punon
Prep | N-proper
וַֽ/יַּחֲנ֖וּ
chânâh
H2583
to camp
Conj | V-Qal-ConsecImperf-3mp
בְּ/אֹבֹֽת
ʼôbôth
H88
Oboth
Prep | N-proper
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Hebrew Word Reference — Numbers 33:43
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/פּוּנֹ֑ן
Pûwnôn
H6325
"Punon"
Prep | N-proper
Punon is a place in the desert where the Israelites stopped during their wilderness wanderings. It is also known as a place of darkness.
Definition: § Punon = "darkness" a station of Israel in their wilderness wanderings
Usage: Occurs in 2 OT verses. KJV: Punon. See also: Numbers 33:42; Numbers 33:43.
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/אֹבֹֽת
ʼôbôth
H88
"Oboth"
Prep | N-proper
Oboth is a place in the Desert, possibly near Moab, where the Israelites camped. Its name means waterskins.
Definition: § Oboth = "waterskins" undetermined site of an Israelite camp in the wilderness (perhaps at east boundary of Moab)
Usage: Occurs in 4 OT verses. KJV: Oboth. See also: Numbers 21:10; Numbers 33:43; Numbers 33:44.
Study Notes — Numbers 33:43
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Context — Forty-Two Journeys of the Israelites
Cross References
| Reference | Text (BSB) | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Numbers 21:10 | Then the Israelites set out and camped at Oboth. |
Numbers 33:43 Summary
This verse tells us that the Israelites traveled from Punon to Oboth, where they set up camp. This was just one stop on their long journey through the wilderness, as seen in Numbers 33:1-49. Just like the Israelites, we all go through difficult times, but God is always with us, guiding and providing for us, as seen in Matthew 28:20 and Hebrews 13:5. We can trust in His plan and provision, just as the Israelites did, and look to Him for strength and comfort, as expressed in Psalm 23:4 and Isaiah 41:10.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the significance of the Israelites' journey from Punon to Oboth?
The journey from Punon to Oboth is part of the Israelites' wilderness wanderings, as they journeyed towards the Promised Land, a journey that lasted for 40 years, as seen in Numbers 32:13 and Deuteronomy 2:7.
Why did the Israelites camp at Oboth?
The Bible does not provide a specific reason why the Israelites camped at Oboth, but it is likely that they stopped to rest and replenish their supplies, as they did at other campsites, such as in Exodus 15:27 and Numbers 21:16.
What can we learn from the Israelites' travels in the wilderness?
The Israelites' travels in the wilderness teach us about God's provision and guidance, even in difficult circumstances, as seen in Numbers 33:43 and Exodus 13:21-22, and the importance of trusting in God's plan, as expressed in Proverbs 3:5-6 and Jeremiah 29:11.
How does this verse relate to the broader narrative of the Bible?
This verse is part of the larger story of God's redemption of His people, from the Exodus out of Egypt, as seen in Exodus 12:31-42, to the Promised Land, as seen in Joshua 1:1-9, and ultimately to the coming of Jesus Christ, as seen in Matthew 1:1-17 and Luke 3:23-38.
Reflection Questions
- What are some ways that God has guided and provided for you in your own journey, even in difficult circumstances?
- How can you apply the lessons of the Israelites' wilderness wanderings to your own life, trusting in God's plan and provision?
- What are some things that you can learn from the Israelites' experiences, both positive and negative, as they journeyed towards the Promised Land?
- How can you use this verse as a reminder to trust in God's guidance and provision in your own life, as seen in Psalm 32:8 and Isaiah 58:11?
Gill's Exposition on Numbers 33:43
[See comments on Numbers 33:40].
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Numbers 33:43
And they departed from Punon, and pitched in Oboth. No JFB commentary on this verse.
Ellicott's Commentary on Numbers 33:43
(43, 44) And pitched in Oboth . . . —See Numbers 21:10-11.
Adam Clarke's Commentary on Numbers 33:43
STAT. XXXVI. Verse 43. OBOTH.] Mentioned before, Numbers 21:10.
Whedon's Commentary on Numbers 33:43
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