King James Version
What Does Numbers 14:27 Mean?
“How long shall I bear with this evil congregation, which murmur against me? I have heard the murmurings of the children of Israel, which they murmur against me.”
Context
25
(Now the Amalekites and the Canaanites dwelt in the valley.) To morrow turn you, and get you into the wilderness by the way of the Red sea.
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And the LORD spake unto Moses and unto Aaron, saying,
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How long shall I bear with this evil congregation, which murmur against me? I have heard the murmurings of the children of Israel, which they murmur against me.
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Say unto them, As truly as I live, saith the LORD, as ye have spoken in mine ears, so will I do to you:
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Your carcases shall fall in this wilderness; and all that were numbered of you, according to your whole number, from twenty years old and upward, which have murmured against me,
Commentary
Ellicott’s Commentary for English Readers(27) **How long shall I bear with this evil congregation . . .?—**Or, *How long shall I pardon *(or *forgive*)*, *&c. The verb is not expressed in the Hebrew. It is probable that one of the verbs in Numbers 14:19, *pardon *or *forgive, *should be supplied.
Charles John Ellicott (1819–1905). Public Domain.
Historical Context
This verse is found in the book of Numbers. Understanding the historical and cultural background helps illuminate its meaning for the original audience and for us today.
Theological Significance
Numbers 14:27 contributes to our understanding of God's character and His relationship with humanity. Consider how this verse connects to the broader themes of Scripture.
Cross-References
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