Numbers 34:8
Numbers 34:8 in Multiple Translations
and from Mount Hor to Lebo-hamath, then extend to Zedad,
From mount Hor ye shall point out your border unto the entrance of Hamath; and the goings forth of the border shall be to Zedad:
from mount Hor ye shall mark out unto the entrance of Hamath; and the goings out of the border shall be at Zedad;
And from Mount Hor the line will go in the direction of Hamath; the farthest point of it will be at Zedad:
From Mount Hor the boundary will go to Lebo-hamath, then on to Zedad,
From mount Hor ye shall point out till it come vnto Hamath, and the end of the coast shall be at Zedad.
from mount Hor ye mark out to go in to Hamath, and the outgoings of the border have been to Zedad;
From Mount Hor you shall mark out to the entrance of Hamath; and the border shall pass by Zedad.
From mount Hor ye shall designate your border to the entrance of Hamath; and the limits of the border shall be at Zedad:
From which they shall come to Emath, as far as the borders of Sedada:
From there it will extend to Lebo-Hamath and then to Zedad.
Berean Amplified Bible — Numbers 34:8
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Numbers 34:8 Interlinear (Deep Study)
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מֵ/הֹ֣ר
הָ/הָ֔ר
תְּתָא֖וּ
לְבֹ֣א
חֲמָ֑ת
וְ/הָי֛וּ
תּוֹצְאֹ֥ת
הַ/גְּבֻ֖ל
צְדָֽדָ/ה
מֵ/הֹ֣ר
Hôr
H2023
Hor
Prep | N-proper
הָ/הָ֔ר
har
H2022
mountain
Art | N-ms
תְּתָא֖וּ
tâʼâh
H8376
to mark
V-Piel-Imperf-2mp
לְבֹ֣א
bôwʼ
H935
Lebo
N-proper
חֲמָ֑ת
Chămâth
H2574
Hamath
N-proper
וְ/הָי֛וּ
hâyâh
H1961
to be
Conj | V-Qal-3cp
תּוֹצְאֹ֥ת
tôwtsâʼâh
H8444
outgoing
N-fp
הַ/גְּבֻ֖ל
gᵉbûwl
H1366
border
Art | N-ms
צְדָֽדָ/ה
Tsᵉdâd
H6657
Zedad
N-proper | Suff
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Hebrew Word Reference — Numbers 34:8
מֵ/הֹ֣ר
Hôr
H2023
"Hor"
Prep | N-proper
Hor is a mountain peak in the Bible, mentioned as a boundary mark in the land of Israel. It is located in Idumaea and Syria. The name means mountain.
Definition: § Hor = "mountain" the mountain named as one of the marks of the northern boundary of the land which the children of Israel were about to conquer; located in Lebanon
Usage: Occurs in 12 OT verses. KJV: Hor. See also: Numbers 20:22; Numbers 33:38; Deuteronomy 32:50.
הָ/הָ֔ר
har
H2022
"mountain"
Art | N-ms
A mountain or hill, sometimes used to describe a spiritual high point. In the Bible, it can refer to a real mountain or a figurative one. The word is often translated as hill or mount.
Definition: : mount/hill hill, mountain, hill country, mount
Usage: Occurs in 486 OT verses. KJV: hill (country), mount(-ain), [idiom] promotion. See also: Genesis 7:19; Deuteronomy 3:12; Judges 18:13.
תְּתָא֖וּ
tâʼâh
H8376
"to mark"
V-Piel-Imperf-2mp
To point out or mark something is what this word does. It appears in the Bible as a way to designate or show something, like in Ezekiel 40:4 where the prophet is told to mark out the temple.
Definition: (Piel) to mark out, point out
Usage: Occurs in 2 OT verses. KJV: point out. See also: Numbers 34:7; Numbers 34:8.
לְבֹ֣א
bôwʼ
H935
"Lebo"
N-proper
This verb means to go or come, and is used in many contexts, such as entering a place or approaching someone, as seen in the book of Genesis. It can also mean to abide or apply, and is translated in various ways in the KJV Bible. This term is related to the name Lebo Hamath.
Definition: A shortened name of Lebo Hamath complined withcha.mat (חֲמָת "Hamath" H2574) This name means to go in, enter
Usage: Occurs in 2307 OT verses. KJV: abide, apply, attain, [idiom] be, befall, [phrase] besiege, bring (forth, in, into, to pass), call, carry, [idiom] certainly, (cause, let, thing for) to come (against, in, out, upon, to pass), depart, [idiom] doubtless again, [phrase] eat, [phrase] employ, (cause to) enter (in, into, -tering, -trance, -try), be fallen, fetch, [phrase] follow, get, give, go (down, in, to war), grant, [phrase] have, [idiom] indeed, (in-) vade, lead, lift (up), mention, pull in, put, resort, run (down), send, set, [idiom] (well) stricken (in age), [idiom] surely, take (in), way. See also: Genesis 2:19; Genesis 32:7; Exodus 1:19.
חֲמָ֑ת
Chămâth
H2574
"Hamath"
N-proper
Hamath is an ancient city in Syria, mentioned in 2 Kings as a key location. It was a major city in the region, known for its fortress.
Definition: § Hamath = "fortress" the principle city of upper Syria in the valley of the Orontes
Usage: Occurs in 33 OT verses. KJV: Hamath, Hemath. See also: Numbers 13:21; 1 Chronicles 18:9; Isaiah 10:9.
וְ/הָי֛וּ
hâyâh
H1961
"to be"
Conj | V-Qal-3cp
The Hebrew word for to be means to exist or come into being. It is used to describe something that happens or comes to pass, like in Genesis where God creates the world.
Definition: 1) to be, become, come to pass, exist, happen, fall out 1a) (Qal) 1a1) --- 1a1a) to happen, fall out, occur, take place, come about, come to pass 1a1b) to come about, come to pass 1a2) to come into being, become 1a2a) to arise, appear, come 1a2b) to become 1a2b1) to become 1a2b2) to become like 1a2b3) to be instituted, be established 1a3) to be 1a3a) to exist, be in existence 1a3b) to abide, remain, continue (with word of place or time) 1a3c) to stand, lie, be in, be at, be situated (with word of locality) 1a3d) to accompany, be with 1b) (Niphal) 1b1) to occur, come to pass, be done, be brought about 1b2) to be done, be finished, be gone
Usage: Occurs in 3131 OT verses. KJV: beacon, [idiom] altogether, be(-come), accomplished, committed, like), break, cause, come (to pass), do, faint, fall, [phrase] follow, happen, [idiom] have, last, pertain, quit (one-) self, require, [idiom] use. See also: Genesis 1:2; Genesis 17:4; Genesis 36:11.
תּוֹצְאֹ֥ת
tôwtsâʼâh
H8444
"outgoing"
N-fp
This Hebrew word refers to a boundary or border, like the edge of a country. It can also mean a source or a way to escape, as in escaping death. In the Bible, it is often used to describe geographical borders.
Definition: 1) outgoing, border, a going out, extremity, end, source, escape 1a) outgoing, extremity (of border) 1b) source (of life) 1c) escape (from death)
Usage: Occurs in 23 OT verses. KJV: border(-s), going(-s) forth (out), issues, outgoings. See also: Numbers 34:4; Joshua 17:18; Psalms 68:21.
הַ/גְּבֻ֖ל
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.
צְדָֽדָ/ה
Tsᵉdâd
H6657
"Zedad"
N-proper | Suff
Zedad was a place near ancient Palestine, mentioned in the Bible as a landmark on Israel's northern border. It means mountain side, and is referenced by Moses and Ezekiel as a boundary marker. It is an important location in biblical geography.
Definition: § Zedad = "mountain side" one of the landmarks on the northern border of Israel as promised by Moses and restated by Ezekiel
Usage: Occurs in 2 OT verses. KJV: Zedad. See also: Numbers 34:8; Ezekiel 47:15.
Study Notes — Numbers 34:8
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- Numbers 34:8 Summary
- Frequently Asked Questions
- Reflection Questions
- Gill's Exposition on Numbers 34:8
- Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Numbers 34:8
- Matthew Poole's Commentary on Numbers 34:8
- Trapp's Commentary on Numbers 34:8
- Ellicott's Commentary on Numbers 34:8
- Whedon's Commentary on Numbers 34:8
- Sermons on Numbers 34:8
Context — The Boundaries of Canaan
6Your western border will be the coastline of the Great Sea; this will be your boundary on the west.
7Your northern border will run from the Great Sea directly to Mount Hor,
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,Cross References
| Reference | Text (BSB) | |
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| 1 | Numbers 13:21 | So they went up and spied out the land from the Wilderness of Zin as far as Rehob, toward Lebo-hamath. |
| 2 | 2 Kings 14:25 | This Jeroboam restored the boundary of Israel from Lebo-hamath to the Sea of the Arabah, according to the word that the LORD, the God of Israel, had spoken through His servant Jonah son of Amittai, the prophet from Gath-hepher. |
| 3 | Joshua 13:5–6 | the land of the Gebalites; and all Lebanon to the east, from Baal-gad below Mount Hermon to Lebo-hamath. All the inhabitants of the hill country from Lebanon to Misrephoth-maim—all the Sidonians—I Myself will drive out before the Israelites. Be sure to divide it by lot as an inheritance to Israel, as I have commanded you. |
| 4 | 2 Samuel 8:9 | When King Toi of Hamath heard that David had defeated the entire army of Hadadezer, |
| 5 | Jeremiah 39:5 | But the army of the Chaldeans pursued them and overtook Zedekiah in the plains of Jericho. They seized him and brought him up to Nebuchadnezzar king of Babylon at Riblah in the land of Hamath, where he pronounced judgment on him. |
| 6 | Ezekiel 47:15–20 | This shall be the boundary of the land: On the north side it will extend from the Great Sea by way of Hethlon through Lebo-hamath to Zedad, Berothah, and Sibraim (which is on the border between Damascus and Hamath), as far as Hazer-hatticon, which is on the border of Hauran. So the border will run from the Sea to Hazar-enan, along the northern border of Damascus, with the territory of Hamath to the north. This will be the northern boundary. On the east side the border will run between Hauran and Damascus, along the Jordan between Gilead and the land of Israel, to the Eastern Sea and as far as Tamar. This will be the eastern boundary. On the south side it will run from Tamar to the waters of Meribath-kadesh, and along the Brook of Egypt to the Great Sea. This will be the southern boundary. And on the west side, the Great Sea will be the boundary up to a point opposite Lebo-hamath. This will be the western boundary. |
Numbers 34:8 Summary
Numbers 34:8 describes the northern border of the land God promised to the Israelites, stretching from Mount Hor to Lebo-hamath and then to Zedad. This verse reminds us that God is concerned with the details of our lives and has a plan to bless us, just as He did for the Israelites (as seen in Jeremiah 29:11). By studying this verse, we can learn to trust in God's sovereignty and care for our lives, and apply the principle of obedience to His commands in our daily decisions (as encouraged in Proverbs 3:5-6 and Matthew 6:33). As we reflect on this verse, we can also consider how our own spiritual inheritance in Christ relates to the promises made to the Israelites, and how we can trust in God's faithfulness to fulfill His promises in our lives.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the significance of Mount Hor in Numbers 34:8?
Mount Hor is a notable landmark in the biblical account, also mentioned in Numbers 20:22-29 and Deuteronomy 32:50, where Aaron the high priest died and was succeeded by Eleazar, highlighting the transition of leadership and the importance of obedience to God's commands, as seen in Numbers 27:12-23.
What is Lebo-hamath, and why is it mentioned in Numbers 34:8?
Lebo-hamath is a city mentioned in Numbers 34:8 and other passages like Judges 3:3 and 1 Kings 8:65, which served as a boundary marker for the Israelites, symbolizing the northwestern limit of their inheritance, as promised by God in Genesis 15:18-21.
How does Numbers 34:8 relate to the bigger picture of God's plan for Israel?
This verse is part of the larger narrative of God's covenant with Abraham, where He promises to give the land of Canaan to Abraham's descendants, as seen in Genesis 12:7 and Genesis 17:8, and is a reminder of God's faithfulness to His promises, as emphasized in Joshua 21:43-45 and Psalm 105:8-11.
What can we learn from the specific geographical details in Numbers 34:8?
The attention to geographical details in Numbers 34:8 highlights God's concern for the specifics of His people's lives and the importance of obedience to His commands, as seen in Deuteronomy 11:22-25 and Joshua 1:6-9, which is also reflected in the New Testament, such as in 2 Timothy 3:16-17.
Reflection Questions
- As we consider the borders and boundaries mentioned in Numbers 34:8, how do we see God's sovereignty and care for His people's lives in our own circumstances?
- In what ways can we apply the principle of obedience to God's commands, as seen in the context of Numbers 34:8, to our daily lives and decisions?
- How does the promise of a specific inheritance, as mentioned in Numbers 34:8, relate to our own spiritual inheritance in Christ, as described in Ephesians 1:11-14 and Colossians 1:12-14?
- What role does trust in God's faithfulness play in our response to the geographical and spiritual boundaries set by God, as seen in Numbers 34:8 and other biblical passages?
Gill's Exposition on Numbers 34:8
From Mount Hor ye shall point out your border unto the entrance of Hamath,.... Antiochia, as Jarchi; or rather Epiphania, as Jerom (r); the former being described by Hemath the great, Amos 6:2, this
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Numbers 34:8
From mount Hor ye shall point out your border unto the entrance of Hamath; and the goings forth of the border shall be to Zedad: Entrance of Hamath - the pass at Kalat-el-Husn, near Hums, the
Matthew Poole's Commentary on Numbers 34:8
Hamath, called Hamath the great, , which is among the northern borders, ,17. See ,18 Numbers 13:21 .
Trapp's Commentary on Numbers 34:8
Numbers 34:8 From mount Hor ye shall point out [your border] unto the entrance of Hamath; and the goings forth of the border shall be to Zedad:Ver. 8. Unto the entrance of Hamath.] Called Hamath the great, affecting haply to be held the greatest village, as the Hague in Holland doth, and remains therefore unwalled.
Ellicott's Commentary on Numbers 34:8
(8) From Mount Hor . . . —From Mount Hor the boundary line was to pass the unknown Ziphron to the village of Enan, or Hazar-enan, which is likewise unknown. (Comp. Ezekiel 47:16-18.) This line probably crossed the northern portion of the Lebanon.
Whedon's Commentary on Numbers 34:8
7-9. Your north border — This cannot be accurately identified, since the whole topography is in a most unsatisfactory state as regards the comprehension of the original record and knowledge of the
Sermons on Numbers 34:8
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Jonah - Part 1 by Dai Patterson | In this sermon, the speaker emphasizes the power of God's word in preaching the gospel. He questions the professionalization of sermonizing and highlights the need for the power of |
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The Voice of Jonah by T. Austin-Sparks | T. Austin-Sparks explores the profound implications of Jonah's prophetic voice, emphasizing that his mission to Nineveh was a radical departure from Israel's traditional beliefs an |
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Commentary Notes - Jonah by Walter Beuttler | Walter Beuttler preaches on the book of Jonah, emphasizing its prophetic story nature and historical authenticity validated by Christ. He delves into the life of the prophet Jonah, |
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(Daniel) the Book, the Boy, the Babylon Bondage by Willie Mullan | In this sermon, the preacher focuses on the story of Daniel and his three friends, Hananiah, Mishael, and Azariah, who were taken into captivity in Babylon. Despite being young, th |