Verse (Click for Chapter) New International Version So he swore to them with uplifted hand that he would make them fall in the wilderness, New Living Translation Therefore, he solemnly swore that he would kill them in the wilderness, English Standard Version Therefore he raised his hand and swore to them that he would make them fall in the wilderness, Berean Standard Bible So He raised His hand and swore to cast them down in the wilderness, King James Bible Therefore he lifted up his hand against them, to overthrow them in the wilderness: New King James Version Therefore He raised His hand in an oath against them, To overthrow them in the wilderness, New American Standard Bible Therefore He swore to them That He would have them fall in the wilderness, NASB 1995 Therefore He swore to them That He would cast them down in the wilderness, NASB 1977 Therefore He swore to them, That He would cast them down in the wilderness, Legacy Standard Bible So He swore to them To make them fall in the wilderness, Amplified Bible Therefore He lifted up His hand [swearing] to them, That He would cause them to fall in the wilderness, Christian Standard Bible So he raised his hand against them with an oath that he would make them fall in the desert Holman Christian Standard Bible So He raised His hand against them with an oath that He would make them fall in the desert American Standard Version Therefore he sware unto them, That he would overthrow them in the wilderness, Contemporary English Version So you threatened them by saying, "I'll kill you out here in the desert! English Revised Version Therefore he lifted up his hand unto them, that he would overthrow them in the wilderness: GOD'S WORD® Translation Raising his hand, he swore that he would kill them in the wilderness, Good News Translation So he gave them a solemn warning that he would make them die in the desert International Standard Version So he swore an oath concerning them— that he would cause them to die in the wilderness, Majority Standard Bible So He raised His hand and swore to cast them down in the wilderness, NET Bible So he made a solemn vow that he would make them die in the desert, New Heart English Bible Therefore he swore to them that he would overthrow them in the wilderness, Webster's Bible Translation Therefore he lifted up his hand against them, to overthrow them in the wilderness: World English Bible Therefore he swore to them that he would overthrow them in the wilderness, Literal Translations Literal Standard VersionAnd He lifts up His hand to them, "" To cause them to fall in a wilderness, Young's Literal Translation And He lifteth up His hand to them, To cause them to fall in a wilderness, Smith's Literal Translation And he will lift up his hand against them: he will cause them to fall in the desert: Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims BibleAnd he lifted up his hand over them: to overthrow them in the desert; Catholic Public Domain Version New American Bible So with raised hand he swore he would destroy them in the desert, New Revised Standard Version Therefore he raised his hand and swore to them that he would make them fall in the wilderness, Translations from Aramaic Lamsa BibleTherefore he lifted up his hand against them, to scatter them among the Gentiles, Peshitta Holy Bible Translated And he lifted his hand against them to destroy them among the Gentiles. OT Translations JPS Tanakh 1917Therefore He swore concerning them, That He would overthrow them in the wilderness; Brenton Septuagint Translation So he lifted up his hand against them, to cast them down in the wilderness; Additional Translations ... Audio Bible Context Give Thanks to the LORD, for He is Good…25They grumbled in their tents and did not listen to the voice of the LORD. 26So He raised His hand and swore to cast them down in the wilderness, 27to disperse their offspring among the nations and scatter them throughout the lands.… Cross References Numbers 14:28-30 So tell them: As surely as I live, declares the LORD, I will do to you exactly as I heard you say. / Your 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. / Surely none of you will enter the land in which I swore to settle you, except Caleb son of Jephunneh and Joshua son of Nun. 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, 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. Numbers 14:22-23 not one of the men who have seen My glory and the signs I performed in Egypt and in the wilderness—yet have tested Me and disobeyed Me these ten times— / not one will ever see the land that I swore to give their fathers. None of those who have treated Me with contempt will see it. 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.” ... Numbers 26:64-65 Among all these, however, there was not one who had been numbered by Moses and Aaron the priest when they counted the Israelites in the Wilderness of Sinai. / For the LORD had told them that they would surely die in the wilderness. Not one was left except Caleb son of Jephunneh and Joshua son of Nun. 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. Hebrews 4:1-2 Therefore, while the promise of entering His rest still stands, let us be careful that none of you be deemed to have fallen short of it. / For we also received the good news just as they did; but the message they heard was of no value to them, since they did not share the faith of those who comprehended it. Ezekiel 20:15-16 Moreover, with an uplifted hand I swore to them in the wilderness that I would not bring them into the land that I had given them—a land flowing with milk and honey, the glory of all lands— / because they kept rejecting My ordinances, refusing to walk in My statutes, and profaning My Sabbaths; for their hearts continually went after their idols. Jude 1:5 Although you are fully aware of this, I want to remind you that after Jesus had delivered His people out of the land of Egypt, He destroyed those who did not believe. Numbers 32:10-13 So the anger of the LORD was kindled that day, and He swore an oath, saying, / ‘Because they did not follow Me wholeheartedly, not one of the men twenty years of age or older who came out of Egypt will see the land that I swore to give Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob— / not one except Caleb son of Jephunneh the Kenizzite and Joshua son of Nun—because they did follow the LORD wholeheartedly.’ ... Psalm 95:11 So I swore on oath in My anger, “They shall never enter My rest.” Hebrews 3:11 So I swore on oath in My anger, ‘They shall never enter My rest.’” Deuteronomy 9:23 And when the LORD sent you out from Kadesh-barnea, He said, “Go up and possess the land that I have given you.” But you rebelled against the command of the LORD your God. You neither believed Him nor obeyed Him. 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. Treasury of Scripture Therefore he lifted up his hand against them, to overthrow them in the wilderness: therefore Psalm 95:11 Numbers 14:28-35 Deuteronomy 1:34,35 lifted Genesis 14:22,23 Exodus 6:8 Deuteronomy 32:40-42 Jump to Previous Cast Cause Desert End Fall Hand Lifted Oath Overthrow Raised Sware Swore Uplifted Waste WildernessJump to Next Cast Cause Desert End Fall Hand Lifted Oath Overthrow Raised Sware Swore Uplifted Waste WildernessPsalm 106 1. The psalmist exhorts to praise God4. He prays for pardon of sin, as God pardoned the fathers 7. The story of the people's rebellion, and God's mercy 47. He concludes with prayer and praise So He raised His hand This phrase signifies a solemn oath or declaration by God. In ancient Near Eastern cultures, raising one's hand was a gesture associated with making a vow or an oath. In the Hebrew context, it underscores the seriousness and irrevocability of God's decision. The imagery of God raising His hand conveys His authority and the certainty of His actions. It is a reminder of God's sovereignty and His active role in the affairs of His people. and swore to them that He would make them fall in the wilderness Persons / Places / Events 1. GodThe central figure in this verse, who is depicted as raising His hand in an oath, demonstrating His authority and judgment. 2. The Israelites The people to whom the judgment is directed. They were the chosen people of God who were delivered from Egypt but often disobeyed Him. 3. The Wilderness The place where the Israelites wandered for 40 years due to their disobedience and lack of faith. It symbolizes a period of testing and judgment. 4. Moses Although not directly mentioned in this verse, he was the leader of the Israelites during their time in the wilderness and often interceded on their behalf. 5. The Promised Land The destination that the Israelites were journeying towards, which many of them were ultimately denied entry into due to their rebellion. Teaching Points God's Righteous JudgmentGod's actions in raising His hand to swear an oath demonstrate His commitment to justice and righteousness. He cannot overlook sin, even among His chosen people. The Consequences of Disobedience The Israelites' experience in the wilderness serves as a powerful reminder of the consequences of disobedience and unbelief. It is a call for believers to trust and obey God fully. The Importance of Faithfulness Just as the Israelites were called to be faithful to God, Christians today are called to remain steadfast in their faith, trusting in God's promises and commands. Intercession and Leadership Moses' role as an intercessor highlights the importance of godly leadership and the power of prayer in seeking God's mercy and guidance. Learning from the Past The history of the Israelites is recorded for our instruction. We are encouraged to learn from their mistakes and strive to live lives that honor God.(26) Lifted up his hand.--Not to strike, but to give emphasis to the oath pronounced against the sinners. (See Exodus 6:8, margin; Deuteronomy 32:40; comp. Psalm 144:8.) The substance of the oath here referred to is given in Numbers 14:28-35.Verse 26. - Therefore he lifted up his hand against them (comp. Numbers 14:30, marginal rendering). The phrase is used with reference to the uplifting of the hand width accompanied an oath. To overthrow them in the wilderness (see Numbers 14:29, 32, 37). The death in the wilderness of the entire generation which had set out from Egypt, save only Joshua and Caleb, is the "overthrow" intended. Parallel Commentaries ... Hebrew So He raisedוַיִּשָּׂ֣א (way·yiś·śā) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine singular Strong's 5375: To lift, carry, take His hand יָד֣וֹ (yā·ḏōw) Noun - feminine singular construct | third person masculine singular Strong's 3027: A hand {and swore} לָהֶ֑ם (lā·hem) Preposition-l | Pronoun - third person masculine plural Strong's 1992: They to cast them down לְהַפִּ֥יל (lə·hap·pîl) Preposition-l | Verb - Hifil - Infinitive construct Strong's 5307: To fall, lie in the wilderness, בַּמִּדְבָּֽר׃ (bam·miḏ·bār) Preposition-b, Article | Noun - masculine singular Strong's 4057: A pasture, a desert, speech Links Psalm 106:26 NIVPsalm 106:26 NLT Psalm 106:26 ESV Psalm 106:26 NASB Psalm 106:26 KJV Psalm 106:26 BibleApps.com Psalm 106:26 Biblia Paralela Psalm 106:26 Chinese Bible Psalm 106:26 French Bible Psalm 106:26 Catholic Bible OT Poetry: Psalm 106:26 Therefore he swore to them that he (Psalm Ps Psa.) |