Numbers 33:44
Numbers 33:44 in Multiple Translations
They set out from Oboth and camped at Iye-abarim on the border of Moab.
And they departed from Oboth, and pitched in Ije-abarim, in the border of Moab.
And they journeyed from Oboth, and encamped in Iye-abarim, in the border of Moab.
And they went on from Oboth, and put up their tents in Iye-abarim at the edge of Moab.
They moved on from Oboth and set up camp at Iye-abarim on the border of Moab.
And they departed from Oboth, and pitched in Iie-abarim, in the borders of Moab.
and they journey from Oboth, and encamp in Ije-Abarim, in the border of Moab.
They traveled from Oboth, and encamped in Iye Abarim, in the border of Moab.
And they departed from Oboth, and encamped in Ije-abarim, in the border of Moab.
And from Oboth they came to Ijeabarim, which is in the borders of the Moabites.
Then they/we left Oboth and went to Iye-Abarim, which was on the border of the Moab region, and set up their/our tents there.
Berean Amplified Bible — Numbers 33:44
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Numbers 33:44 Interlinear (Deep Study)
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וַ/יִּסְע֖וּ
מֵ/אֹבֹ֑ת
וַֽ/יַּחֲנ֛וּ
בְּ/עִיֵּ֥י
הָעֲבָרִ֖ים
בִּ/גְב֥וּל
מוֹאָֽב
וַ/יִּסְע֖וּ
nâçaʻ
H5265
to set out
Conj | V-Qal-ConsecImperf-3mp
מֵ/אֹבֹ֑ת
ʼôbôth
H88
Oboth
Prep | N-proper
וַֽ/יַּחֲנ֛וּ
chânâh
H2583
to camp
Conj | V-Qal-ConsecImperf-3mp
בְּ/עִיֵּ֥י
ʻÎyêy hâ-ʻĂbârîym
H5863
Iye-abarim
Prep | N-proper
הָעֲבָרִ֖ים
ʻÎyêy hâ-ʻĂbârîym
H5863
Iye-abarim
N-proper
בִּ/גְב֥וּל
gᵉbûwl
H1366
border
Prep | N-ms
מוֹאָֽב
Môwʼâb
H4124
Moab
N-proper
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Hebrew Word Reference — Numbers 33:44
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.
מֵ/אֹבֹ֑ת
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.
וַֽ/יַּחֲנ֛וּ
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/עִיֵּ֥י
ʻÎyêy hâ-ʻĂbârîym
H5863
"Iye-abarim"
Prep | N-proper
Ije-abarim was a station in the wilderness where the Israelites camped on the southeast side of Moab. The name means ruins of Abarim, suggesting a place of old destruction. It is mentioned in the Bible as a stopping point for the Israelites.
Definition: § Ije-abarim = "ruins of Abarim" a station of Israel in the wilderness on the southeast side of Moab
Usage: Occurs in 2 OT verses. KJV: Ije-abarim. See also: Numbers 21:11; Numbers 33:44.
הָעֲבָרִ֖ים
ʻÎyêy hâ-ʻĂbârîym
H5863
"Iye-abarim"
N-proper
Ije-abarim was a station in the wilderness where the Israelites camped on the southeast side of Moab. The name means ruins of Abarim, suggesting a place of old destruction. It is mentioned in the Bible as a stopping point for the Israelites.
Definition: § Ije-abarim = "ruins of Abarim" a station of Israel in the wilderness on the southeast side of Moab
Usage: Occurs in 2 OT verses. KJV: Ije-abarim. See also: Numbers 21:11; Numbers 33:44.
בִּ/גְב֥וּל
gᵉbûwl
H1366
"border"
Prep | N-ms
This word refers to a boundary or border, like the borders of the Promised Land in Numbers 34:1-12. It can also mean a region or territory, as in the borders of Israel in 1 Kings 8:65.
Definition: : boundary 1) border, territory 1a) border 1b) territory (enclosed within boundary) 1c) region, territory (of darkness) (fig.) Also means: ge.vul (גְּבוּל ": area" H1366H)
Usage: Occurs in 196 OT verses. KJV: border, bound, coast, [idiom] great, landmark, limit, quarter, space. See also: Genesis 10:19; Joshua 19:33; Psalms 78:54.
מוֹאָֽב
Môwʼâb
H4124
"Moab"
N-proper
Moab refers to the land and descendants of the son of Lot, who was born out of an incestuous relationship. The land of Moab is mentioned in the book of Numbers and the book of Ruth.
Definition: Combined with a.ra.vah (עֲרָבָה " Plains" H6160I) § Moab = "of his father" the land inhabited by the descendants of the son of Lot
Usage: Occurs in 158 OT verses. KJV: Moab. See also: Genesis 19:37; 2 Kings 3:21; Psalms 60:10.
Study Notes — Numbers 33:44
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Context — Forty-Two Journeys of the Israelites
42They set out from Zalmonah and camped at Punon.
43They set out from Punon and camped at Oboth.
44They set out from Oboth and camped at Iye-abarim on the border of Moab.
45They set out from Iyim and camped at Dibon-gad. 46They set out from Dibon-gad and camped at Almon-diblathaim.Cross References
| Reference | Text (BSB) | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Numbers 21:11 | They journeyed from Oboth and camped at Iye-abarim in the wilderness opposite Moab to the east. |
Numbers 33:44 Summary
In Numbers 33:44, the Israelites set out from Oboth and camped at Iye-abarim on the border of Moab, which was a significant stop on their journey to the Promised Land. This verse reminds us that God guides us through the ups and downs of life, just as He guided the Israelites through the wilderness (as seen in Psalm 23:4 and Isaiah 43:2). As we journey through life, we can trust in God's faithfulness and guidance, just as the Israelites did. By looking to God and trusting in His promises, we can find rest and replenishment for our souls, just as the Israelites did during their journey (as seen in Matthew 11:28-30).
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the significance of Iye-abarim in the context of Numbers 33:44?
Iye-abarim is a location on the border of Moab, and its mention in Numbers 33:44 signifies the Israelites' journey towards the Promised Land, as promised in Deuteronomy 1:6-8 and Numbers 33:53.
Why did the Israelites camp at different locations during their journey?
The Israelites camped at different locations to rest, replenish their supplies, and receive guidance from God, as seen in Exodus 33:7 and Numbers 9:17-23.
What can we learn from the Israelites' journey in Numbers 33:44?
We can learn about God's faithfulness and guidance in our lives, just as He guided the Israelites through the wilderness, as promised in Psalm 32:8 and Isaiah 58:11.
How does Numbers 33:44 relate to the broader narrative of the Israelites' journey?
Numbers 33:44 is part of the Israelites' journey from Egypt to the Promised Land, which is a story of redemption and salvation, as seen in Exodus 12:31-42 and Joshua 1:1-9.
Reflection Questions
- What are some times in my life when I have felt like I was 'camping' in a difficult or uncertain place, and how did God guide me through those times?
- How can I apply the principle of trusting in God's guidance, as seen in Numbers 33:44, to my own life and decisions?
- What are some ways that I can rest and replenish my spiritual supplies, just as the Israelites did during their journey?
- How can I remember and celebrate God's faithfulness in my life, just as the Israelites did through their journey and the establishment of the Promised Land?
Gill's Exposition on Numbers 33:44
[See comments on Numbers 33:40].
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Numbers 33:44
And they departed from Oboth, and pitched in Ijeabarim, in the border of Moab.
Ellicott's Commentary on Numbers 33:44
(43, 44) And pitched in Oboth . . . —See Numbers 21:10-11.
Adam Clarke's Commentary on Numbers 33:44
STAT. XXXVII. Verse 44. IJE-ABARIM.] The heaps of Abarim. See Numbers 21:11. Situation uncertain. It is called Iim in the following verse. As the word signifies heaps or protuberances, it probably means tumuil or small hills near some of the fords of Jordan.
Whedon's Commentary on Numbers 33:44
44. Oboth,… Ije-abarim — Numbers 21:10-11, notes.