Deuteronomy 4:49
New International Version
and included all the Arabah east of the Jordan, as far as the Dead Sea, below the slopes of Pisgah.

New Living Translation
And they conquered the eastern bank of the Jordan River as far south as the Dead Sea, below the slopes of Pisgah.)

English Standard Version
together with all the Arabah on the east side of the Jordan as far as the Sea of the Arabah, under the slopes of Pisgah.

Berean Standard Bible
including all the Arabah on the east side of the Jordan and as far as the Sea of the Arabah, below the slopes of Pisgah.

King James Bible
And all the plain on this side Jordan eastward, even unto the sea of the plain, under the springs of Pisgah.

New King James Version
and all the plain on the east side of the Jordan as far as the Sea of the Arabah, below the slopes of Pisgah.

New American Standard Bible
with all the Arabah across the Jordan to the east, even as far as the sea of the Arabah, at the foot of the slopes of Pisgah.

NASB 1995
with all the Arabah across the Jordan to the east, even as far as the sea of the Arabah, at the foot of the slopes of Pisgah.

NASB 1977
with all the Arabah across the Jordan to the east, even as far as the sea of the Arabah, at the foot of the slopes of Pisgah.

Legacy Standard Bible
with all the Arabah across the Jordan to the east, even as far as the sea of the Arabah, at the foot of the slopes of Pisgah.

Amplified Bible
with all the Arabah (desert lowlands) across the Jordan to the east, even as far as the sea of the Arabah (the Dead Sea), at the foot of the slopes of Pisgah.

Christian Standard Bible
and all the Arabah on the east side of the Jordan as far as the Dead Sea below the slopes of Pisgah.

Holman Christian Standard Bible
and all the Arabah on the east side of the Jordan as far as the Dead Sea below the slopes of Pisgah.

American Standard Version
and all the Arabah beyond the Jordan eastward, even unto the sea of the Arabah, under the slopes of Pisgah.

Contemporary English Version
Their land included the eastern side of the Jordan River valley, as far south as the Dead Sea below the slopes of Mount Pisgah.

English Revised Version
and all the Arabah beyond Jordan eastward, even unto the sea of the Arabah, under the slopes of Pisgah.

GOD'S WORD® Translation
It included all the plains on the east side of the Jordan River as far as the Dead Sea at the foot of the slopes of Mount Pisgah.

Good News Translation
It also included all the region east of the Jordan River as far south as the Dead Sea and east to the foot of Mount Pisgah.

International Standard Version
and all the Arabah east of the Jordan as far as the Dead Sea below the slopes of Pisgah.

Majority Standard Bible
including all the Arabah on the east side of the Jordan and as far as the Sea of the Arabah, below the slopes of Pisgah.

NET Bible
including all the Arabah of the Transjordan in the east to the sea of the Arabah, beneath the watershed of Pisgah.)

New Heart English Bible
and all the Arabah beyond the Jordan eastward, even to the sea of the Arabah, under the slopes of Pisgah.

Webster's Bible Translation
And all the plain on the side of Jordan eastward, even to the sea of the plain, under the springs of Pisgah.

World English Bible
and all the Arabah beyond the Jordan eastward, even to the sea of the Arabah, under the slopes of Pisgah.
Literal Translations
Literal Standard Version
and all the plain beyond the Jordan eastward, even to the Sea of the Plain, below the Springs of Pisgah.

Young's Literal Translation
and all the plain beyond the Jordan eastward, even unto the sea of the plain, under the springs of Pisgah.

Smith's Literal Translation
And all the desert the other side of Jordan, from the sun-rising and even to the sea, the desert under the springs of Pisgah.
Catholic Translations
Douay-Rheims Bible
All the plain beyond the Jordan at the east side, unto the see of the wilderness, and unto the foot of mount Phasga.

Catholic Public Domain Version
the entire plain across the Jordan, from its eastern region, as far as the sea of the wilderness, and even to the base of Mount Pisgah.

New American Bible
and all the Arabah beyond the Jordan to the east, as far as the Arabah Sea under the slopes of Pisgah.

New Revised Standard Version
together with all the Arabah on the east side of the Jordan as far as the Sea of the Arabah, under the slopes of Pisgah.
Translations from Aramaic
Lamsa Bible
And all the low desert on this side of Jordan eastward, as far as the sea of the plain which is at the foot of Ashdod and Pisgah.

Peshitta Holy Bible Translated
And all the desert at the crossing of Jordan from the East and unto the Sea of Araba, under Ashdod and Pesga.”
OT Translations
JPS Tanakh 1917
and all the Arabah beyond the Jordan eastward, even unto the sea of the Arabah, under the slopes of Pisgah.

Brenton Septuagint Translation
All Araba beyond Jordan eastward under Asedoth hewn in the rock.

Additional Translations ...
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Context
Introduction to the Law
48extending from Aroer on the rim of the Arnon Valley as far as Mount Siyon (that is, Hermon), 49including all the Arabah on the east side of the Jordan and as far as the Sea of the Arabah, below the slopes of Pisgah.

Cross References
Joshua 1:4
Your territory shall extend from the wilderness and Lebanon to the great River Euphrates—all the land of the Hittites—and west as far as the Great Sea.

Joshua 12:1
Now these are the kings of the land whom the Israelites struck down and whose lands they took beyond the Jordan to the east, from the Arnon Valley to Mount Hermon, including all the Arabah eastward:

Joshua 13:9
The area from Aroer on the rim of the Arnon Valley, along with the city in the middle of the valley, the whole plateau of Medeba as far as Dibon,

Joshua 13:16-17
The territory from Aroer on the rim of the Arnon Valley, along with the city in the middle of the valley, to the whole plateau beyond Medeba, / to Heshbon and all its cities on the plateau, including Dibon, Bamoth-baal, Beth-baal-meon,

Numbers 21:24
And Israel put him to the sword and took possession of his land, from the Arnon to the Jabbok—but only up to the border of the Ammonites, because it was fortified.

Numbers 32:33
So Moses gave to the Gadites, to the Reubenites, and to the half-tribe of Manasseh son of Joseph the kingdom of Sihon king of the Amorites and the kingdom of Og king of Bashan—the land including its cities and the territory surrounding them.

Numbers 32:38
as well as Nebo and Baal-meon (whose names were changed), and Sibmah. And they renamed the cities they rebuilt.

1 Kings 4:21
And Solomon reigned over all the kingdoms from the Euphrates to the land of the Philistines, as far as the border of Egypt. These kingdoms offered tribute and served Solomon all the days of his life.

1 Kings 4:24
For Solomon had dominion over everything west of the Euphrates—over all the kingdoms from Tiphsah to Gaza—and he had peace on all sides.

2 Kings 10:33
from the Jordan eastward through all the land of Gilead (the region of Gad, Reuben, and Manasseh), and from Aroer by the Arnon Valley through Gilead to Bashan.

1 Chronicles 5:9
They also settled in the east as far as the edge of the desert that extends to the Euphrates River, because their livestock had increased in the land of Gilead.

1 Chronicles 5:11
The descendants of Gad lived next to the Reubenites in the land of Bashan, as far as Salecah:

Isaiah 16:2
Like fluttering birds pushed out of the nest, so are the daughters of Moab at the fords of the Arnon:

Jeremiah 48:18
Come down from your glory; sit on parched ground, O daughter dwelling in Dibon, for the destroyer of Moab has come against you; he has destroyed your fortresses.

Jeremiah 48:22
upon Dibon, Nebo, and Beth-diblathaim,


Treasury of Scripture

And all the plain on this side Jordan eastward, even to the sea of the plain, under the springs of Pisgah.

under the springs

Deuteronomy 3:17
The plain also, and Jordan, and the coast thereof, from Chinnereth even unto the sea of the plain, even the salt sea, under Ashdothpisgah eastward.

Deuteronomy 34:1
And Moses went up from the plains of Moab unto the mountain of Nebo, to the top of Pisgah, that is over against Jericho. And the LORD shewed him all the land of Gilead, unto Dan,

Joshua 13:20
And Bethpeor, and Ashdothpisgah, and Bethjeshimoth,

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and all the Arabah
The term "Arabah" refers to a desert plain or wilderness. In Hebrew, it is "עֲרָבָה" (Aravah), which denotes a dry region. The Arabah is a significant geographical feature in the biblical narrative, representing the vast and often challenging wilderness that the Israelites traversed. This area is part of the Great Rift Valley, extending from the Sea of Galilee to the Gulf of Aqaba. Theologically, the Arabah can symbolize the trials and purification processes that God's people undergo, reminding believers of the spiritual journey from bondage to the Promised Land.

on the east side of the Jordan
The "east side of the Jordan" refers to the territory east of the Jordan River, which was allocated to the tribes of Reuben, Gad, and the half-tribe of Manasseh. In Hebrew, "Jordan" is "יַרְדֵּן" (Yarden), meaning "descender," reflecting the river's descent from the mountains to the Dead Sea. This phrase highlights the geographical and spiritual boundary that the Jordan River represented for the Israelites. Crossing the Jordan was a significant act of faith, symbolizing entry into God's promises. It serves as a metaphor for believers today, representing the transition from the old life to the new life in Christ.

as far as the Sea of the Arabah
The "Sea of the Arabah" is another name for the Dead Sea, known in Hebrew as "יָם הָעֲרָבָה" (Yam ha-Aravah). The Dead Sea is the lowest point on earth and is characterized by its high salinity, which prevents aquatic life. Historically, it was a boundary marker for the land of Israel. Spiritually, the Dead Sea can symbolize the end of the journey through the wilderness, a place of reflection on God's deliverance and faithfulness. It serves as a reminder of the consequences of sin and the need for spiritual renewal.

below the slopes of Pisgah
"Pisgah" refers to a mountain range in the region of Moab, with Mount Nebo being its most notable peak. In Hebrew, "Pisgah" is "פִּסְגָּה" (Pisgah), meaning "summit" or "peak." This is the location where Moses viewed the Promised Land before his death, as recorded in Deuteronomy 34. The slopes of Pisgah represent a place of vision and revelation, where God allowed Moses to see the fulfillment of His promises, even though Moses himself would not enter the land. For believers, Pisgah symbolizes the hope and assurance of God's promises, encouraging them to trust in His faithfulness even when they cannot see the full picture.

Parallel Commentaries ...


Hebrew
including all
וְכָל־ (wə·ḵāl)
Conjunctive waw | Noun - masculine singular construct
Strong's 3605: The whole, all, any, every

the Arabah
הָ֨עֲרָבָ֜ה (hā·‘ă·rā·ḇāh)
Article | Noun - feminine singular
Strong's 6160: Arabah -- a steppe or desert plain, also a desert valley running south from the Sea of Galilee

on the east
מִזְרָ֔חָה (miz·rā·ḥāh)
Noun - masculine singular | third person feminine singular
Strong's 4217: Place of sunrise, the east

side
עֵ֤בֶר (‘ê·ḇer)
Noun - masculine singular construct
Strong's 5676: A region across, on the opposite side

of the Jordan
הַיַּרְדֵּן֙ (hay·yar·dên)
Article | Noun - proper - feminine singular
Strong's 3383: Jordan -- the principal river of Palestine

and as far as
וְעַ֖ד (wə·‘aḏ)
Conjunctive waw | Preposition
Strong's 5704: As far as, even to, up to, until, while

the sea
יָ֣ם (yām)
Noun - masculine singular construct
Strong's 3220: A sea, the Mediterranean Sea, large river, an artifical basin

of the Arabah,
הָעֲרָבָ֑ה (hā·‘ă·rā·ḇāh)
Article | Noun - feminine singular
Strong's 6160: Arabah -- a steppe or desert plain, also a desert valley running south from the Sea of Galilee

below
תַּ֖חַת (ta·ḥaṯ)
Preposition
Strong's 8478: The bottom, below, in lieu of

the slopes
אַשְׁדֹּ֥ת (’aš·dōṯ)
Noun - common plural construct
Strong's 794: A foundation, (mountain) slope

of Pisgah.
הַפִּסְגָּֽה׃ (hap·pis·gāh)
Article | Noun - proper - feminine singular
Strong's 6449: Pisgah -- 'cleft', a mountain in Moab


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