Verse (Click for Chapter) New International Version So tell them, ‘As surely as I live, declares the LORD, I will do to you the very thing I heard you say: New Living Translation Now tell them this: ‘As surely as I live, declares the LORD, I will do to you the very things I heard you say. English Standard Version Say to them, ‘As I live, declares the LORD, what you have said in my hearing I will do to you: Berean Standard Bible So tell them: As surely as I live, declares the LORD, I will do to you exactly as I heard you say. King James Bible Say unto them, As truly as I live, saith the LORD, as ye have spoken in mine ears, so will I do to you: New King James Version Say to them, ‘As I live,’ says the LORD, ‘just as you have spoken in My hearing, so I will do to you: New American Standard Bible Say to them, ‘As I live,’ declares the LORD, ‘just as you have spoken in My hearing, so I will do to you; NASB 1995 “Say to them, ‘As I live,’ says the LORD, ‘just as you have spoken in My hearing, so I will surely do to you; NASB 1977 “Say to them, ‘As I live,’ says the LORD, ‘just as you have spoken in My hearing, so I will surely do to you; Legacy Standard Bible Say to them, ‘As I live,’ declares Yahweh, ‘just as you have spoken in My hearing, so I will surely do to you; Amplified Bible Say to them, ‘As I live,’ says the LORD, ‘just what you have spoken in My hearing I will most certainly do to you; Christian Standard Bible Tell them: As I live—this is the LORD’s declaration—I will do to you exactly as I heard you say. Holman Christian Standard Bible Tell them: As surely as I live,” this is the LORD’s declaration, “I will do to you exactly as I heard you say. American Standard Version Say unto them, As I live, saith Jehovah, surely as ye have spoken in mine ears, so will I do to you: English Revised Version Say unto them, As I live, saith the LORD, surely as ye have spoken in mine ears, so will I do to you: GOD'S WORD® Translation So tell them, 'As I live, declares the LORD, I solemnly swear I will do everything to you that you said I would do. Good News Translation Now give them this answer: 'I swear that as surely as I live, I will do to you just what you have asked. I, the LORD, have spoken. International Standard Version So tell them that as long as I live—consider this to be an oracle from the LORD—as certainly as you've spoken right into my ears, that's how I'm going to treat you. Majority Standard Bible So tell them: As surely as I live, declares the LORD, I will do to you exactly as I heard you say. NET Bible Say to them, 'As I live, says the LORD, I will surely do to you just what you have spoken in my hearing. New Heart English Bible Tell them, 'As I live, says the LORD, surely as you have spoken in my ears, so will I do to you: Webster's Bible Translation Say to them, As truly as I live, saith the LORD, as ye have spoken in my ears, so will I do to you: World English Bible Tell them, ‘As I live, says Yahweh, surely as you have spoken in my ears, so I will do to you. Literal Translations Literal Standard Versionsay to them: As I live—a declaration of YHWH—if, as you have spoken in My ears, do I not do so to you? Young's Literal Translation say unto them, I live -- an affirmation of Jehovah -- if, as ye have spoken in Mine ears -- so I do not to you; Smith's Literal Translation Say to them, I live, says Jehovah, if not as ye spake in mine ears, so will I do to you: Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims BibleSay therefore to them: As I live, saith the Lord: According as you have spoken in my hearing, so will I do to you. Catholic Public Domain Version Therefore, say to them: As I live, says the Lord, as you spoke in my hearing, so will I do to you. New American Bible Tell them: “By my life”—oracle of the LORD—“I will do to you just what I have heard you say. New Revised Standard Version Say to them, “As I live,” says the LORD, “I will do to you the very things I heard you say: Translations from Aramaic Lamsa BibleSay to them, As I live, says the LORD, as you have spoken in my presence, so will I do to you; Peshitta Holy Bible Translated Say to them: ‘I am living, says LORD JEHOVAH, but as you have said before me, so shall I do to you. OT Translations JPS Tanakh 1917Say unto them: As I live, saith the LORD, surely as ye have spoken in Mine ears, so will I do to you: Brenton Septuagint Translation Say to them, As I live, saith the Lord: surely as ye spoke into my ears, so will I do to you. Additional Translations ... Audio Bible Context God's Forgiveness and Judgment…27“How long will this wicked congregation grumble against Me? I have heard the complaints that the Israelites are making against Me. 28So tell them: As surely as I live, declares the LORD, I will do to you exactly as I heard you say. 29Your bodies will fall in this wilderness—all who were numbered in the census, everyone twenty years of age or older—because you have grumbled against Me.… Cross References Hebrews 3:17-19 And with whom was God angry for forty years? Was it not with those who sinned, whose bodies fell in the wilderness? / And to whom did He swear that they would never enter His rest? Was it not to those who disobeyed? / So we see that it was because of their unbelief that they were unable to enter. Hebrews 3:11 So I swore on oath in My anger, ‘They shall never enter My rest.’” Psalm 95:11 So I swore on oath in My anger, “They shall never enter My rest.” Deuteronomy 1:34-35 When the LORD heard your words, He grew angry and swore an oath, saying, / “Not one of the men of this evil generation shall see the good land I swore to give your fathers, Deuteronomy 2:14-15 The time we spent traveling from Kadesh-barnea until we crossed over the Brook of Zered was thirty-eight years, until that entire generation of fighting men had perished from the camp, as the LORD had sworn to them. / Indeed, the LORD’s hand was against them, to eliminate them from the camp, until they had all perished. 1 Corinthians 10:5-11 Nevertheless, God was not pleased with most of them, for they were struck down in the wilderness. / These things took place as examples to keep us from craving evil things as they did. / Do not be idolaters, as some of them were. As it is written: “The people sat down to eat and drink and got up to indulge in revelry.” ... Hebrews 4:3 Now we who have believed enter that rest. As for the others, it is just as God has said: “So I swore on oath in My anger, ‘They shall never enter My rest.’” And yet His works have been finished since the foundation of the world. Ezekiel 12:25 because I, the LORD, will speak whatever word I speak, and it will be fulfilled without delay. For in your days, O rebellious house, I will speak a message and bring it to pass, declares the Lord GOD.’” Isaiah 55:11 so My word that proceeds from My mouth will not return to Me empty, but it will accomplish what I please, and it will prosper where I send it. Joshua 5:6 For the Israelites had wandered in the wilderness forty years, until all the nation’s men of war who had come out of Egypt had died, since they did not obey the LORD. So the LORD vowed never to let them see the land He had sworn to their fathers to give us, a land flowing with milk and honey. Romans 11:22 Take notice, therefore, of the kindness and severity of God: severity to those who fell, but kindness to you, if you continue in His kindness. Otherwise you also will be cut off. Ezekiel 24:14 I, the LORD, have spoken; the time is coming, and I will act. I will not refrain or show pity, nor will I relent. I will judge you according to your ways and deeds,’ declares the Lord GOD.” Isaiah 46:10 I declare the end from the beginning, and from ancient times what is still to come. I say, ‘My purpose will stand, and all My good pleasure I will accomplish.’ Matthew 12:36-37 But I tell you that men will give an account on the day of judgment for every careless word they have spoken. / For by your words you will be acquitted, and by your words you will be condemned.” Jeremiah 44:25-26 This is what the LORD of Hosts, the God of Israel, says: As for you and your wives, you have spoken with your mouths and fulfilled with your hands your words: ‘We will surely perform our vows that we have made to burn incense to the Queen of Heaven and to pour out drink offerings to her.’ Go ahead, then, do what you have promised! Keep your vows! / Nevertheless, hear the word of the LORD, all you people of Judah living in Egypt: Behold, I have sworn by My great name, says the LORD, that never again will any man of Judah living in the land of Egypt invoke My name or say, ‘As surely as the Lord GOD lives.’ Treasury of Scripture Say to them, As truly as I live, said the LORD, as you have spoken in my ears, so will I do to you: as truly Numbers 14:21,23 But as truly as I live, all the earth shall be filled with the glory of the LORD… Numbers 26:64,65 But among these there was not a man of them whom Moses and Aaron the priest numbered, when they numbered the children of Israel in the wilderness of Sinai… Numbers 32:11 Surely none of the men that came up out of Egypt, from twenty years old and upward, shall see the land which I sware unto Abraham, unto Isaac, and unto Jacob; because they have not wholly followed me: as ye have Psalm 14:2 The LORD looked down from heaven upon the children of men, to see if there were any that did understand, and seek God. Jump to Previous Affirmation As Declares Ears Heard Hearing Surely What WordsJump to Next Affirmation As Declares Ears Heard Hearing Surely What WordsNumbers 14 1. The people murmur at the news6. Joshua and Caleb labor to still them 11. God threatens them 13. Moses intercedes with God, and obtains pardon 26. The Murmurers are debarred from entering into the land 36. The men who raised the evil report die by a plague 40. The people that would invade the land against the will of God are smitten So tell them: This phrase indicates a direct command from God to Moses, emphasizing the role of Moses as a mediator between God and the Israelites. It reflects the biblical theme of prophetic communication, where God often speaks through chosen individuals to convey His will to the people. This is consistent with the role of prophets throughout the Old Testament, such as Samuel, Elijah, and Isaiah. As surely as I live, declares the LORD, I will do to you exactly as I heard you say. Persons / Places / Events 1. The LORD (Yahweh)The covenant-keeping God of Israel, who is speaking directly to Moses and the Israelites. 2. Moses The leader of the Israelites, who intercedes on behalf of the people. 3. The Israelites The people of God who have been delivered from Egypt and are now in the wilderness, expressing doubt and rebellion against God. 4. The Wilderness of Paran The location where the Israelites are camped and where they express their lack of faith in God's promises. 5. The Promised Land (Canaan) The land promised by God to the descendants of Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob, which the Israelites are journeying towards. Teaching Points The Power of WordsOur words have significant power and can shape our reality. Just as God responded to the Israelites' spoken doubts, we must be mindful of what we say, ensuring our words align with faith and trust in God. God's Faithfulness and Justice God is both faithful and just. He honors His promises but also holds us accountable for our actions and words. We must strive to live in a way that reflects our trust in His character. The Consequences of Unbelief Unbelief can lead to dire consequences, as seen with the Israelites who were denied entry into the Promised Land. We must guard our hearts against doubt and cultivate a strong faith in God's promises. The Importance of Obedience Obedience to God is crucial. The Israelites' disobedience resulted in a prolonged wilderness experience. We should seek to obey God's commands and trust His guidance in our lives. Intercession and Leadership Moses' role as an intercessor highlights the importance of praying for others and leading with humility and faith. We are called to support and pray for our communities and leaders.(28) As ye have spoken in mine ears, so will I do unto you.--The Israelites had exclaimed in their sinful murmuring against God, "Would God we had died in the wilderness" (Numbers 14:2); and God declares in His wrathful displeasure that the judgment which they had thus invoked should be inflicted upon them, and that their carcases should fall in the wilderness. Hebrew So tell them:אֱמֹ֣ר (’ĕ·mōr) Verb - Qal - Imperative - masculine singular Strong's 559: To utter, say As surely as I אָ֙נִי֙ (’ā·nî) Pronoun - first person common singular Strong's 589: I live, חַי־ (ḥay-) Noun - masculine singular Strong's 2416: Alive, raw, fresh, strong, life declares נְאֻם־ (nə·’um-) Noun - masculine singular construct Strong's 5002: An oracle the LORD, יְהוָ֔ה (Yah·weh) Noun - proper - masculine singular Strong's 3068: LORD -- the proper name of the God of Israel I will do אֶֽעֱשֶׂ֥ה (’e·‘ĕ·śeh) Verb - Qal - Imperfect - first person common singular Strong's 6213: To do, make to you לָכֶֽם׃ (lā·ḵem) Preposition | second person masculine plural Strong's Hebrew exactly אִם־ (’im-) Conjunction Strong's 518: Lo!, whether?, if, although, Oh that!, when, not as כַּאֲשֶׁ֥ר (ka·’ă·šer) Preposition-k | Pronoun - relative Strong's 834: Who, which, what, that, when, where, how, because, in order that I heard בְּאָזְנָ֑י (bə·’ā·zə·nāy) Preposition-b | Noun - fdc | first person common singular Strong's 241: Broadness, the ear you say. דִּבַּרְתֶּ֖ם (dib·bar·tem) Verb - Piel - Perfect - second person masculine plural Strong's 1696: To arrange, to speak, to subdue Links Numbers 14:28 NIVNumbers 14:28 NLT Numbers 14:28 ESV Numbers 14:28 NASB Numbers 14:28 KJV Numbers 14:28 BibleApps.com Numbers 14:28 Biblia Paralela Numbers 14:28 Chinese Bible Numbers 14:28 French Bible Numbers 14:28 Catholic Bible OT Law: Numbers 14:28 Tell them As I live says Yahweh (Nu Num.) |