Numbers 13:1
New International Version
The LORD said to Moses,

New Living Translation
The LORD now said to Moses,

English Standard Version
The LORD spoke to Moses, saying,

Berean Standard Bible
And the LORD said to Moses,

King James Bible
And the LORD spake unto Moses, saying,

New King James Version
And the LORD spoke to Moses, saying,

New American Standard Bible
Then the LORD spoke to Moses, saying,

NASB 1995
Then the LORD spoke to Moses saying,

NASB 1977
Then the LORD spoke to Moses saying,

Legacy Standard Bible
Then Yahweh spoke to Moses saying,

Amplified Bible
Then the LORD spoke to Moses, saying,

Christian Standard Bible
The LORD spoke to Moses:

Holman Christian Standard Bible
The LORD spoke to Moses: “

American Standard Version
And Jehovah spake unto Moses, saying,

Contemporary English Version
The LORD said to Moses,

English Revised Version
And the LORD spake unto Moses, saying,

GOD'S WORD® Translation
The LORD said to Moses,

Good News Translation
The LORD said to Moses,

International Standard Version
Later, the LORD told Moses,

Majority Standard Bible
And the LORD said to Moses,

NET Bible
The LORD spoke to Moses:

New Heart English Bible
The LORD spoke to Moses, saying,

Webster's Bible Translation
And the LORD spoke to Moses, saying,

World English Bible
Yahweh spoke to Moses, saying,
Literal Translations
Literal Standard Version
And YHWH speaks to Moses, saying,

Young's Literal Translation
And Jehovah speaketh unto Moses, saying,

Smith's Literal Translation
And Jehovah will speak to Moses, saying,
Catholic Translations
Douay-Rheims Bible
And there the Lord spoke to Moses, saying:

Catholic Public Domain Version
And there, the Lord spoke to Moses, saying:

New American Bible
The LORD said to Moses:

New Revised Standard Version
The LORD said to Moses,
Translations from Aramaic
Lamsa Bible
THE LORD spoke to Moses, saying,

Peshitta Holy Bible Translated
And LORD JEHOVAH spoke with Moshe and said to him:
OT Translations
JPS Tanakh 1917
And the LORD spoke unto Moses, saying:

Brenton Septuagint Translation
And the Lord spoke to Moses, saying,

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Context
The Spies Explore Canaan
1And the LORD said to Moses, 2“Send out for yourself men to spy out the land of Canaan, which I am giving to the Israelites. From each of their fathers’ tribes send one man who is a leader among them.”…

Cross References
Deuteronomy 1:22-23
Then all of you approached me and said, “Let us send men ahead of us to search out the land and bring us word of what route to follow and which cities to enter.” / The plan seemed good to me, so I selected twelve men from among you, one from each tribe.

Joshua 2:1
Then Joshua son of Nun secretly sent two spies from Shittim, saying, “Go, inspect the land, especially Jericho.” So they went and entered the house of a prostitute named Rahab and stayed there.

Hebrews 3:16-19
For who were the ones who heard and rebelled? Were they not all those Moses led out of Egypt? / 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? ...

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 14:7-8
I was forty years old when Moses the servant of the LORD sent me from Kadesh-barnea to spy out the land, and I brought back to him an honest report. / Although my brothers who went with me made the hearts of the people melt with fear, I remained loyal to the LORD my God.

Psalm 106:24-25
They despised the pleasant land; they did not believe His promise. / They grumbled in their tents and did not listen to the voice of the LORD.

Nehemiah 9:13-15
You came down on Mount Sinai and spoke with them from heaven. You gave them just ordinances, true laws, and good statutes and commandments. / You revealed to them Your holy Sabbath and gave them commandments and statutes and laws through Your servant Moses. / In their hunger You gave them bread from heaven; in their thirst You brought them water from the rock. You told them to go in and possess the land that You had sworn to give them.

1 Corinthians 10:5-10
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.” ...

Deuteronomy 1:8
See, I have placed the land before you. Enter and possess the land that the LORD swore He would give to your fathers Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob, and to their descendants after them.”

Exodus 3:8
I have come down to rescue them from the hand of the Egyptians and to bring them up out of that land to a good and spacious land, a land flowing with milk and honey—the home of the Canaanites, Hittites, Amorites, Perizzites, Hivites, and Jebusites.

Deuteronomy 7:1
When the LORD your God brings you into the land that you are entering to possess, and He drives out before you many nations—the Hittites, Girgashites, Amorites, Canaanites, Perizzites, Hivites, and Jebusites, seven nations larger and stronger than you—

Acts 7:45
And our fathers who received it brought it in with Joshua when they dispossessed the nations God drove out before them. It remained until the time of David,

Deuteronomy 31:7-8
Then Moses called for Joshua and said to him in the presence of all Israel, “Be strong and courageous, for you will go with this people into the land that the LORD swore to their fathers to give them, and you shall give it to them as an inheritance. / The LORD Himself goes before you; He will be with you. He will never leave you nor forsake you. Do not be afraid or discouraged.”

Joshua 1:2-3
“Moses My servant is dead. Now therefore arise, you and all these people, and cross over the Jordan into the land that I am giving to the children of Israel. / I have given you every place where the sole of your foot will tread, just as I promised to Moses.

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.


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The LORD
The Hebrew word used here is "Yahweh," the personal name of God revealed to Moses at the burning bush (Exodus 3:14). This name signifies God's eternal existence and His covenant relationship with Israel. In the context of Numbers, it emphasizes God's direct involvement and authority over the events that are about to unfold. Yahweh is not a distant deity but an active participant in the lives of His people, guiding them according to His divine will.

said to Moses
Moses, whose name in Hebrew is "Moshe," is the central human figure in the Pentateuch. He is God's chosen leader to bring the Israelites out of Egypt and guide them to the Promised Land. The phrase "said to Moses" indicates a direct communication from God, underscoring Moses' role as a prophet and mediator between God and the Israelites. This divine communication highlights the importance of obedience to God's instructions, as Moses is tasked with conveying God's will to the people.

Send out for yourself men
The Hebrew verb "send" (שָׁלַח, shalach) implies a commissioning or dispatching with a purpose. The phrase "for yourself" suggests that this mission is not only for the benefit of the people but also for Moses' leadership. The selection of "men" indicates a specific group chosen for their capabilities and leadership qualities, as they are to represent the tribes of Israel. This mission is a test of faith and obedience, as the men are to scout the land promised by God.

to spy out the land of Canaan
The term "spy out" (תּוּר, tur) means to explore or investigate. The "land of Canaan" is the territory promised by God to Abraham and his descendants (Genesis 12:7). This land is significant not only for its physical attributes but also for its spiritual promise as a place of rest and blessing for God's people. The act of spying out the land is a step of faith, as the Israelites are to trust in God's promise despite the challenges they might perceive.

which I am giving to the Israelites
The phrase "I am giving" (נֹתֵן, noten) is in the present tense, indicating the certainty and immediacy of God's promise. This is not a future possibility but a present reality in God's plan. The "Israelites" (בְּנֵי יִשְׂרָאֵל, Bnei Yisrael) are the descendants of Jacob, chosen by God to be His covenant people. This promise of land is a continuation of the Abrahamic covenant, emphasizing God's faithfulness and the fulfillment of His promises.

From each of their fathers’ tribes
The reference to "fathers' tribes" underscores the tribal structure of Israel, rooted in the twelve sons of Jacob. Each tribe has its own identity and inheritance, and the selection of representatives from each tribe ensures that the entire nation is involved in this mission. This tribal representation highlights the unity and diversity within the people of God, as each tribe contributes to the collective journey of faith.

send one man who is a leader among them
The selection of "one man" from each tribe who is a "leader" (נָשִׂיא, nasi) emphasizes the importance of leadership and responsibility. These leaders are not only to observe but also to inspire and guide their tribes based on their findings. Their role is crucial, as their report will influence the faith and actions of the entire nation. This selection process underscores the need for wise and faithful leaders who can discern God's will and encourage others to trust in His promises.

XIII.

(1) And the Lord spake unto Moses . . . --There is no inconsistency between this statement and that which is contained in Deuteronomy 1:22, where the sending of the spies is represented as having originated with the people. It is there said that the saying pleased Moses well; but it would be wholly inconsistent with the character and conduct of Moses to suppose that in a matter of such importance he should have acted in a accordance with the suggestion of the people, or upon his own judgment, without seeking direction from God. The command which was given to Moses must not be regarded as implying of necessity that the expedition of the spies was, in the first instance, ordained by God, any more than the command which was afterwards given to Balaam to accompany the messengers of Balak was any indication that God originally commanded, or approved of his journey.

THE REBELLION AT KADESH (chapters 13, 14).

Parallel Commentaries ...


Hebrew
And the LORD
יְהוָ֖ה (Yah·weh)
Noun - proper - masculine singular
Strong's 3068: LORD -- the proper name of the God of Israel

said
וַיְדַבֵּ֥ר (way·ḏab·bêr)
Conjunctive waw | Verb - Piel - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine singular
Strong's 1696: To arrange, to speak, to subdue

to
אֶל־ (’el-)
Preposition
Strong's 413: Near, with, among, to

Moses,
מֹשֶׁ֥ה (mō·šeh)
Noun - proper - masculine singular
Strong's 4872: Moses -- a great Israelite leader, prophet and lawgiver


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