Numbers 34:10

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Numbers 34:10 in Multiple Translations

Berean Standard Bible BSB

And your eastern border will run straight from Hazar-enan to Shepham,

King James Version KJV

And ye shall point out your east border from Hazar-enan to Shepham:

American Standard Version ASV

And ye shall mark out your east border from Hazar-enan to Shepham;

Bible in Basic English BBE

And on the east, your limit will be marked out from Hazar-enan to Shepham,

Free Bible Version FBV

Your eastern border will run straight from Hazar-enan to Shepham

Geneva Bible 1599 GNV

And ye shall marke out your Eastquarter from Hazar-enan to Shepham.

Young's Literal Translation YLT

'And ye have marked out for yourselves for the border eastward, from Hazar-Enan to Shepham;

World English Bible WEB

“‘You shall mark out your east border from Hazar Enan to Shepham.

Noah Webster Bible WBS

And ye shall designate your east border from Hazar-enan to Shepham:

Douay-Rheims 1899 DRV

From thence they shall mark out the bounds towards the east side from the village of Enan unto Sephama.

Translation for Translators T4T

The border on the east will start at Hazar-Enan and extend south to Shepham.

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Numbers 34:10 Interlinear (Deep Study)

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HEB וְ/הִתְאַוִּיתֶ֥ם לָ/כֶ֖ם לִ/גְב֣וּל קֵ֑דְמָ/ה מֵ/חֲצַ֥ר עֵינָ֖ן שְׁפָֽמָ/ה

וְ/הִתְאַוִּיתֶ֥ם ʼâvâh H184 to mark Conj | V-Hithpael-2mp

לָ/כֶ֖ם Prep | Suff

לִ/גְב֣וּל gᵉbûwl H1366 border Prep | N-ms

קֵ֑דְמָ/ה qedem H6924 front N-ms | Suff

מֵ/חֲצַ֥ר Chătsar ʻÊynân H2704 Hazar-enan Prep | N-proper

עֵינָ֖ן Chătsar ʻÊynân H2704 Hazar-enan N-proper

שְׁפָֽמָ/ה Shᵉphâm H8221 Shepham N-proper | Suff

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Hebrew Word Reference — Numbers 34:10

וְ/הִתְאַוִּיתֶ֥ם ʼâvâh H184 "to mark" Conj | V-Hithpael-2mp

To mark means to extend or mark out, like measuring or pointing out something.

Definition: 1) to sign, mark, describe with a mark 1a) (Hithpael) to measure, mark out, mark you out

Usage: Occurs in 1 OT verses. KJV: point out. See also: Numbers 34:10.

לָ/כֶ֖ם "" Prep | Suff

לִ/גְב֣וּל 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.

קֵ֑דְמָ/ה qedem H6924 "front" N-ms | Suff

The front or east direction, often used to describe a location or time, such as in the book of Ezekiel where it describes the direction of the temple. It can also mean something is ancient or from the past, like the stories in Genesis.

Definition: : east 1) east, antiquity, front, that which is before, aforetime 1a) front, from the front or east, in front, mount of the East 1b) ancient time, aforetime, ancient, from of old, earliest time 1c) anciently, of old (adverb) 1d) beginning 1e) east

Usage: Occurs in 83 OT verses. KJV: aforetime, ancient (time), before, east (end, part, side, -ward), eternal, [idiom] ever(-lasting), forward, old, past. Compare H6926 (קִדְמָה). See also: Genesis 2:8; Nehemiah 12:46; Psalms 44:2.

מֵ/חֲצַ֥ר Chătsar ʻÊynân H2704 "Hazar-enan" Prep | N-proper

Hazar-enan means village of fountains, a city on the northeast border of Canaan. It is another spelling of Hazar-enon and refers to a place with many water springs. The city is mentioned in the Bible as a border town.

Definition: Hazar-enan = "village of fountains" a city on the northeast border of Canaan; same as cha.tsar e.non (חֲצַר עֵינָן "Hazar-enan" H2703) Also named: cha.tsar e.non (חֲצַר עֵינָן "Hazar-enan" H2703)

Usage: Occurs in 3 OT verses. KJV: Hazar-enan. See also: Numbers 34:9; Numbers 34:10; Ezekiel 48:1.

עֵינָ֖ן Chătsar ʻÊynân H2704 "Hazar-enan" N-proper

Usage: Occurs in 3 OT verses. KJV: Hazar-enan. See also: Numbers 34:9; Numbers 34:10; Ezekiel 48:1.

שְׁפָֽמָ/ה Shᵉphâm H8221 "Shepham" N-proper | Suff

Shepham is a place in the Bible, located in northeastern Canaan. It is mentioned as a region near the eastern border of Palestine.

Definition: § Shepham = "bald" a place or region in northeastern Canaan on the eastern border

Usage: Occurs in 2 OT verses. KJV: Shepham. See also: Numbers 34:10; Numbers 34:11.

Study Notes — Numbers 34:10

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Numbers 34:10 Summary
Frequently Asked Questions
Reflection Questions
Gill's Exposition on Numbers 34:10
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Numbers 34:10
Barnes' Notes on Numbers 34:10
Whedon's Commentary on Numbers 34:10

Context — The Boundaries of Canaan

8and from Mount Hor to Lebo-hamath, then extend to Zedad, 9continue to Ziphron, and end at Hazar-enan. This will be your boundary on the north.

10And your eastern border will run straight from Hazar-enan to Shepham,

11then go down from Shepham to Riblah on the east side of Ain and continue along the slopes east of the Sea of Chinnereth. 12Then the border will go down along the Jordan and end at the Salt Sea. This will be your land, defined by its borders on all sides.”

Numbers 34:10 Summary

In Numbers 34:10, God is giving the Israelites instructions about the boundaries of the Promised Land. He tells them that their eastern border will run straight from Hazar-enan to Shepham. This verse reminds us that God is a God of order and provision, who cares about the details of our lives (as seen in Psalm 16:6). Just as He provided boundaries for the Israelites, He also provides guidance and protection for us today, as we see in Deuteronomy 31:6. By trusting in God's provision and guidance, we can live within the boundaries He has set for us and find peace and security.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the significance of the eastern border in Numbers 34:10?

The eastern border is important because it marks the boundary of the Promised Land, which God had given to the Israelites as an inheritance, as seen in Numbers 34:10 and Deuteronomy 1:7-8. This border is a reminder of God's faithfulness to His people.

Why is Hazar-enan mentioned as a starting point for the eastern border?

Hazar-enan is mentioned as a starting point because it was a notable location that marked the northernmost point of the eastern border, as seen in Numbers 34:9-10. This helps to establish a clear boundary for the Israelites' territory.

How does this verse relate to the overall theme of Numbers 34?

Numbers 34:10 is part of a larger passage that describes the boundaries of the Promised Land, which is a key theme in the book of Numbers, as seen in Numbers 34:1-12 and Leviticus 25:23. This verse contributes to the overall theme by providing specific details about the eastern border.

What can we learn from the way God provides boundaries for the Israelites?

We can learn that God is a God of order and provision, who cares about the details of our lives, as seen in Numbers 34:10 and Psalm 16:6. Just as He provided boundaries for the Israelites, He also provides guidance and protection for us today.

Reflection Questions

What does the concept of boundaries mean to me in my own life, and how can I apply the principles of Numbers 34:10 to my own relationships and decisions?
How can I trust God to provide for me and guide me, just as He did for the Israelites in the wilderness?
What are some ways that I can be a good steward of the 'land' that God has given me, whether that be my family, my job, or my community?
How can I remember that my life is not just about my own desires, but about living within the boundaries that God has set for me, as seen in Numbers 34:10 and Proverbs 22:28?

Gill's Exposition on Numbers 34:10

And ye shall point out your east border from Hazarenan to Shepham. From the place where the northern border ended, which Jerom says (u) the Hebrews call Apamia, as both the Targums of Jonathan and Jerusalem do here.

Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Numbers 34:10

And ye shall point out your east border from Hazar-enan to Shepham: East border. This is very clearly defined.

Barnes' Notes on Numbers 34:10

Shepham, the first point after Hazar-enan, is unknown. The name Riblah is by some read Har-bel, i. e., “the Mountain of Bel;” the Har-baal-Hermon of Jdg 3:3.

Whedon's Commentary on Numbers 34:10

10. East border — The uncertainty pertaining to the northern boundary renders the beginning of the eastern obscure also. Shepham is not certainly known.