Numbers 34:11
Numbers 34:11 in Multiple Translations
then go down from Shepham to Riblah on the east side of Ain and continue along the slopes east of the Sea of Chinnereth.
And the coast shall go down from Shepham to Riblah, on the east side of Ain; and the border shall descend, and shall reach unto the side of the sea of Chinnereth eastward:
and the border shall go down from Shepham to Riblah, on the east side of Ain; and the border shall go down, and shall reach unto the side of the sea of Chinnereth eastward;
Going down from Shepham to Riblah on the east side of Ain, and on as far as the east side of the sea of Chinnereth:
Then the boundary will go down from Shepham to Riblah on the east side of Ain. It will pass down along the slopes east of the Sea of Galilee.
And the coast shall goe downe from Shepham to Riblah, and from the Eastside of Ain: and the same border shall descend and goe out at the side of the sea of Chinneereth Eastward.
and the border hath gone down from Shepham to Riblah, on the east of Ain, and the border hath gone down, and hath smitten against the shoulder of the sea of Chinnereth eastward;
The border shall go down from Shepham to Riblah, on the east side of Ain. The border shall go down, and shall reach to the side of the sea of Chinnereth eastward.
And the limit shall go down from Shepham to Riblah, on the east side of Ain; and the border shall descend, and shall reach to the side of the sea of Chinnereth eastward:
And from Sephama the bounds shall go down to Rebla over against the fountain of Daphnis: from thence they shall come eastward to the sea of Cenereth,
From there it will extend east of Ain to Riblah and then along the hills that are east of Galilee Lake.
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Numbers 34:11 Interlinear (Deep Study)
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וְ/יָרַ֨ד
הַ/גְּבֻ֧ל
מִ/שְּׁפָ֛ם
הָ/רִבְלָ֖ה
מִ/קֶּ֣דֶם
לָ/עָ֑יִן
וְ/יָרַ֣ד
הַ/גְּב֔וּל
וּ/מָחָ֛ה
עַל
כֶּ֥תֶף
יָם
כִּנֶּ֖רֶת
קֵֽדְמָ/ה
וְ/יָרַ֨ד
yârad
H3381
to go down
Conj | V-Qal-3ms
הַ/גְּבֻ֧ל
gᵉbûwl
H1366
border
Art | N-ms
מִ/שְּׁפָ֛ם
Shᵉphâm
H8221
Shepham
Prep | N-proper
הָ/רִבְלָ֖ה
Riblâh
H7247
Riblah
Art | N-proper
מִ/קֶּ֣דֶם
qedem
H6924
front
Prep | N-ms
לָ/עָ֑יִן
ʻAyin
H5871
Ain
Prep | N-proper
וְ/יָרַ֣ד
yârad
H3381
to go down
Conj | V-Qal-3ms
הַ/גְּב֔וּל
gᵉbûwl
H1366
border
Art | N-ms
וּ/מָחָ֛ה
mâchâh
H4229
to wipe
Conj | V-Qal-3ms
עַל
ʻal
H5921
upon
Prep
כֶּ֥תֶף
kâthêph
H3802
shoulder
N-fs
יָם
yâm
H3220
West
N-ms
כִּנֶּ֖רֶת
Kinnᵉrôwth
H3672
Chinneroth
N-proper
קֵֽדְמָ/ה
qedem
H6924
front
N-ms | Suff
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Hebrew Word Reference — Numbers 34:11
וְ/יָרַ֨ד
yârad
H3381
"to go down"
Conj | V-Qal-3ms
To go down or descend, like going to a lower place or falling. It appears in Genesis and Exodus, describing people and things moving downwards.
Definition: 1) to go down, descend, decline, march down, sink down 1a) (Qal) 1a1) to go or come down 1a2) to sink 1a3) to be prostrated 1a4) to come down (of revelation) 1b) (Hiphil) 1b1) to bring down 1b2) to send down 1b3) to take down 1b4) to lay prostrate 1b5) to let down 1c) (Hophal) 1c1) to be brought down 1c2) to be taken down
Usage: Occurs in 345 OT verses. KJV: [idiom] abundantly, bring down, carry down, cast down, (cause to) come(-ing) down, fall (down), get down, go(-ing) down(-ward), hang down, [idiom] indeed, let down, light (down), put down (off), (cause to, let) run down, sink, subdue, take down. See also: Genesis 11:5; Judges 3:28; 2 Kings 1:15.
הַ/גְּבֻ֧ל
gᵉbûwl
H1366
"border"
Art | 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.
מִ/שְּׁפָ֛ם
Shᵉphâm
H8221
"Shepham"
Prep | N-proper
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.
הָ/רִבְלָ֖ה
Riblâh
H7247
"Riblah"
Art | N-proper
Riblah was a town in Syria, meaning fertility, on the road between Babylon and Palestine. It's mentioned in the Bible as a significant location. The town was an important stopover for travelers.
Definition: Riblah = "fertility" a town in the land of Hamath on the great road between Babylon and Palestine Also named: div.lah (דִּבְלָה "Riblah" H1689)
Usage: Occurs in 11 OT verses. KJV: Riblah. See also: Numbers 34:11; Jeremiah 39:5; Jeremiah 39:6.
מִ/קֶּ֣דֶם
qedem
H6924
"front"
Prep | N-ms
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.
לָ/עָ֑יִן
ʻAyin
H5871
"Ain"
Prep | N-proper
Ain is a place in southern Judah, named for its spring, and allotted to the tribe of Simeon and given to the priests. It is also known as En-rimmon, meaning spring of the pomegranate. The Bible mentions Ain in the book of Joshua.
Definition: Ain = "spring" one of the southernmost cities of Judah in the Nekeb and allotted to the tribe of Simeon and given to the priests Also named: en rim.mon (עֵין רִמּוֹן "En-rimmon" H5884)
Usage: Occurs in 5 OT verses. KJV: Ain. See also: Numbers 34:11; Joshua 19:7; 1 Chronicles 4:32.
וְ/יָרַ֣ד
yârad
H3381
"to go down"
Conj | V-Qal-3ms
To go down or descend, like going to a lower place or falling. It appears in Genesis and Exodus, describing people and things moving downwards.
Definition: 1) to go down, descend, decline, march down, sink down 1a) (Qal) 1a1) to go or come down 1a2) to sink 1a3) to be prostrated 1a4) to come down (of revelation) 1b) (Hiphil) 1b1) to bring down 1b2) to send down 1b3) to take down 1b4) to lay prostrate 1b5) to let down 1c) (Hophal) 1c1) to be brought down 1c2) to be taken down
Usage: Occurs in 345 OT verses. KJV: [idiom] abundantly, bring down, carry down, cast down, (cause to) come(-ing) down, fall (down), get down, go(-ing) down(-ward), hang down, [idiom] indeed, let down, light (down), put down (off), (cause to, let) run down, sink, subdue, take down. See also: Genesis 11:5; Judges 3:28; 2 Kings 1:15.
הַ/גְּב֔וּל
gᵉbûwl
H1366
"border"
Art | 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.
וּ/מָחָ֛ה
mâchâh
H4229
"to wipe"
Conj | V-Qal-3ms
This verb means to erase or wipe something away. In Psalm 51:1, David asks God to blot out his sins. It can also mean to reach out or touch something.
Definition: 1) to wipe, wipe out 1a) (Qal) 1a1) to wipe 1a2) to blot out, obliterate 1a3) to blot out, exterminate 1b) (Niphal) 1b1) to be wiped out 1b2) to be blotted out 1b3) to be exterminated 1c) (Hiphil) to blot out (from memory)
Usage: Occurs in 32 OT verses. KJV: abolish, blot out, destroy, full of marrow, put out, reach unto, [idiom] utterly, wipe (away, out). See also: Genesis 6:7; Nehemiah 13:14; Psalms 9:6.
עַל
ʻal
H5921
"upon"
Prep
This Hebrew word means on or above something, like a physical object or a situation. It can also imply a sense of responsibility or accountability, as in being on behalf of someone.
Definition: prep 1) upon, on the ground of, according to, on account of, on behalf of, concerning, beside, in addition to, together with, beyond, above, over, by, on to, towards, to, against 1a) upon, on the ground of, on the basis of, on account of, because of, therefore, on behalf of, for the sake of, for, with, in spite of, notwithstanding, concerning, in the matter of, as regards 1b) above, beyond, over (of excess) 1c) above, over (of elevation or pre-eminence) 1d) upon, to, over to, unto, in addition to, together with, with (of addition) 1e) over (of suspension or extension) 1f) by, adjoining, next, at, over, around (of contiguity or proximity) 1g) down upon, upon, on, from, up upon, up to, towards, over towards, to, against (with verbs of motion) 1h) to (as a dative)
Usage: Occurs in 4493 OT verses. KJV: above, according to(-ly), after, (as) against, among, and, [idiom] as, at, because of, beside (the rest of), between, beyond the time, [idiom] both and, by (reason of), [idiom] had the charge of, concerning for, in (that), (forth, out) of, (from) (off), (up-) on, over, than, through(-out), to, touching, [idiom] with. See also: Genesis 1:2; Genesis 24:13; Genesis 41:33.
כֶּ֥תֶף
kâthêph
H3802
"shoulder"
N-fs
The Hebrew word for shoulder describes the upper end of the arm, where garments hang, and is used in Exodus 28:7 to describe the shoulder pieces of the ephod.
Definition: 1) shoulder, shoulder-blade, side, slope 1a) shoulder, shoulder-blade (of man) 1b) shoulder, shoulder-pieces (of animals) 1c) side, slope (of mountain) 1d) supports (of laver)
Usage: Occurs in 58 OT verses. KJV: arm, corner, shoulder(-piece), side, undersetter. See also: Exodus 27:14; 2 Kings 11:11; Isaiah 11:14.
יָם
yâm
H3220
"West"
N-ms
Refers to a large body of water like the Mediterranean Sea or a sea in general, sometimes specifically the west or seaward direction.
Definition: This name means sea, seaward, westward Another name of eph.ron (עֶפְרוֹן "(Mount )Ephron" H6085H)
Usage: Occurs in 339 OT verses. KJV: sea ([idiom] -faring man, (-shore)), south, west (-ern, side, -ward). See also: Genesis 1:10; Joshua 17:10; Psalms 8:9.
כִּנֶּ֖רֶת
Kinnᵉrôwth
H3672
"Chinneroth"
N-proper
Chinneroth is a place in Palestine, near the Sea of Galilee, mentioned in the Bible as a town and district in Naphtali. It is also known as Chinnereth or Cinneroth, and is referred to in the book of Joshua. The name means harps.
Definition: § Chinneroth or Cinneroth or Chinnereth = "harps" a town and district in Naphtali near the Sea of Galilee
Usage: Occurs in 7 OT verses. KJV: Chinnereth, Chinneroth, Cinneroth. See also: Numbers 34:11; Joshua 12:3; 1 Kings 15:20.
קֵֽדְמָ/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.
Study Notes — Numbers 34:11
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- Context
- Cross References
- Numbers 34:11 Summary
- Frequently Asked Questions
- Reflection Questions
- Gill's Exposition on Numbers 34:11
- Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Numbers 34:11
- Matthew Poole's Commentary on Numbers 34:11
- Ellicott's Commentary on Numbers 34:11
- Adam Clarke's Commentary on Numbers 34:11
- Cambridge Bible on Numbers 34:11
- Whedon's Commentary on Numbers 34:11
- Sermons on Numbers 34:11
Context — The Boundaries of Canaan
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.” 13So Moses commanded the Israelites, “Apportion this land by lot as an inheritance. The LORD has commanded that it be given to the nine and a half tribes.Cross References
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| 1 | 2 Kings 23:33 | And Pharaoh Neco imprisoned Jehoahaz at Riblah in the land of Hamath so that he could not reign in Jerusalem, and he imposed on Judah a levy of a hundred talents of silver and a talent of gold. |
| 2 | Deuteronomy 3:17 | The Jordan River in the Arabah bordered it from Chinnereth to the Sea of the Arabah (the Salt Sea ) with the slopes of Pisgah to the east. |
| 3 | Joshua 11:2 | to the kings of the north in the mountains, in the Arabah south of Chinnereth, in the foothills, and in Naphoth-dor to the west; |
| 4 | Joshua 19:35 | The fortified cities were Ziddim, Zer, Hammath, Rakkath, Chinnereth, |
| 5 | Luke 5:1 | On one occasion, while Jesus was standing by the Lake of Gennesaret with the crowd pressing in on Him to hear the word of God, |
| 6 | John 6:1 | After this, Jesus crossed to the other side of the Sea of Galilee (that is, the Sea of Tiberias). |
| 7 | Matthew 14:34 | When they had crossed over, they landed at Gennesaret. |
| 8 | Jeremiah 52:10 | There at Riblah the king of Babylon slaughtered the sons of Zedekiah before his eyes, and he also killed all the officials of Judah. |
| 9 | 2 Kings 25:6 | The Chaldeans seized the king and brought him up to the king of Babylon at Riblah, where they pronounced judgment on him. |
| 10 | Joshua 13:27 | and in the valley, Beth-haram, Beth-nimrah, Succoth, and Zaphon, with the rest of the kingdom of Sihon king of Heshbon (the territory on the east side of the Jordan up to the edge of the Sea of Chinnereth ). |
Numbers 34:11 Summary
Numbers 34:11 describes the boundary of the Promised Land, which God instructed Moses to divide among the tribes of Israel. This verse shows how God cares about the details of our lives, just as He did for the Israelites. By following God's plan, we can trust that He will guide us and provide for us, just as He did for the Israelites when they entered the Promised Land (Joshua 1:3, Psalm 37:3-5). As we reflect on this verse, we can remember that God's Word is our guide for living a life that pleases Him.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the significance of Shepham in Numbers 34:11?
Shepham is a location that marks the beginning of the boundary from the north to the east side of the land, as instructed by God to Moses (Numbers 34:10, Deuteronomy 32:8).
What is the Sea of Chinnereth?
The Sea of Chinnereth, also known as the Sea of Galilee, is a significant geographical feature in the Bible, mentioned in Numbers 34:11 and other passages like Matthew 4:18 and Luke 5:1, where Jesus performed many miracles.
Why is the east side of Ain important in this verse?
The east side of Ain is important because it serves as a reference point for the continuation of the boundary, ensuring accuracy in the division of the land among the tribes of Israel, as seen in Numbers 34:11 and supported by Ezekiel 48:1.
How does this verse relate to God's promise to the Israelites?
This verse is part of God's instruction to Moses on how to divide the land among the tribes of Israel, fulfilling God's promise to Abraham in Genesis 12:7 and reaffirmed in Genesis 15:18-21, demonstrating God's faithfulness to His people.
Reflection Questions
- As I reflect on Numbers 34:11, I consider how God's specific instructions for the Israelites' boundaries can inform my understanding of God's plan for my life.
- In what ways can I apply the principle of following God's detailed guidance, as seen in this verse, to my daily decisions and actions?
- How does the mention of the Sea of Chinnereth in this verse remind me of Jesus' ministry and the significance of faith in my walk with God?
- What can I learn from the Israelites' experience of receiving the Promised Land about trusting God's promises in my own life?
Gill's Exposition on Numbers 34:11
And the coast shall go down from Shepham to Riblah,.... Said to be in the land of Hemath, Jeremiah 52:9, which, according to Jerom (x), was Antioch of Syria; and both the Targums of Jonathan and
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Numbers 34:11
And the coast shall go down from Shepham to Riblah, on the east side of Ain; and the border shall descend, and shall reach unto the side of the sea of Chinnereth eastward: Shepham ... Riblab - which
Matthew Poole's Commentary on Numbers 34:11
Chinnereth; of this name we have a city, , and a country, and a sea or lake, here an 13:27 which in the New Testament is called the sea of Gennesaret, and of Galilee, and of Tiberas .
Ellicott's Commentary on Numbers 34:11
(11) Riblah, on the east side of Ain.—Ain (Heb., a fountain) is supposed to be the great fountain of Neba Anjar at the foot of Antilibanus, in which case Riblah must be distinguished from the Riblah in the land of Hamath, which is mentioned in 2 Kings 23:33 and in Jeremiah 39:9. From this point the boundary went further southward by the side (Heb., shoulder) of the lake of Chinnereth, or Sea of Galilee, from whence the eastern boundary was the Jordan down to the Dead Sea. This was to be the land of the Israelites, according to its borders on every side. The sea of Chinnereth.—Chinnereth, or Cinnereth, appears to have been the name of a district, and also of a town. The name is supposed to be derived from kinnor, a “harp.” In later times the city was called Genusar, whence the name Gennesareth, as we find it in the Gospels.
Adam Clarke's Commentary on Numbers 34:11
Verse 11. The sea of Chinnereth] The same as the sea of Galilee, sea of Tiberias, and sea of Gennesareth.
Cambridge Bible on Numbers 34:11
11. the side of the sea] lit. ‘the shoulder of the sea.’ The word is a descriptive term referring to the mountain slopes on the N.E. of the lake; cf. Joshua 15:10. The sea or lake is that known in N.T. times as the Sea, or Lake, of Galilee.
Whedon's Commentary on Numbers 34:11
11, 12. Riblah cannot be identified with “Riblah in the land of Hamath,” seeing that four landmarks occur between them.
Sermons on Numbers 34:11
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Distractions Are Dangerous by Warren Wiersbe | In this sermon, the preacher focuses on the story of Jesus calling four fishermen, including Peter, to be his disciples. He highlights the significance of Jesus using fishing as a |
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(Europe 2008) Session 5 - Establishing the Kingdom by B.H. Clendennen | In this sermon, the preacher focuses on the story of Jesus feeding the five thousand. The disciples suggest sending the crowd away to find food, but Jesus tells them to give the pe |
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From Simon to Peter #11 - a Confession of Faith I by J. Glyn Owen | In this sermon, the preacher focuses on the passage in Luke chapter 5, verses 1-11, where Jesus performs a miraculous catch of fish. The preacher highlights Simon Peter's response |
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The Power of Fire by Jim Cymbala | In this sermon, the speaker emphasizes the need for a revival of the fire of the Holy Spirit in Christianity. He criticizes the intellectualization and marketing techniques that ha |
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A Spiritual Call by Jim Binney | In this sermon, the preacher emphasizes the importance of having a spiritual cause in life. He starts by sharing a story about a fireman who risked his life to save a baby, only to |
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(Following the Footsteps of Christ) Jesus in the Home by Willie Mullan | In this sermon, the preacher emphasizes the importance of working for Jesus, witnessing for Him, and worshiping Him. He encourages believers to be devoted to Jesus with every fiber |
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From Simon to Peter #06 - Called to Be Fishers of Men #1 by J. Glyn Owen | In this sermon, the speaker discusses the theme of becoming fishers of men, as mentioned in the Bible. The speaker highlights three main points: the task to which Simon and his fol |