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Numbers 14:9 Cross-References
Explore 20 cross-references for Numbers 14:9 from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge, connecting Numbers chapter 14 verse 9 to related passages throughout the Bible.
“Only rebel not ye against the LORD, neither fear ye the people of the land; for they are bread for us: their defence is departed from them, and the LORD is with us: fear them not. defence: Heb. shadow”
Numbers 14:9 (KJV)
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Commentary on Numbers 14:9
Only rebel not ye against the LORD, neither fear ye the people of the land; for they are bread for us: their defence is departed from them, and the LORD is with us: fear them not.' Joshua and Caleb urge Israel not to rebel against God's command to enter Canaan. The phrase 'rebel not ye against the LORD' identifies refusing God's command as rebellion. Their military assessment 'they are bread for us' uses a metaphor suggesting the Canaanites will be easily consumed. The statement 'their defence is departed from them' indicates God had removed His protection from Canaan's inhabitants—their time ...
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Cross-References for Numbers 14:9
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“and to all Egypt;”
“who can be against us?”
“don't be afraid”
“Thou brakest the heads of leviathan in pieces”
“stand you still”
“and to fight our battles. The people rested themselves on the words of Hezekiah king of Judah.”
“he it is who does go before you; he will be with you”
“shall break their bones in pieces”
“so I will be with you. I will not fail you nor forsake you.”
“The LORD is thy keeper: the LORD is thy shade upon thy right hand.”