Numbers 14:21
New International Version
Nevertheless, as surely as I live and as surely as the glory of the LORD fills the whole earth,

New Living Translation
But as surely as I live, and as surely as the earth is filled with the LORD’s glory,

English Standard Version
But truly, as I live, and as all the earth shall be filled with the glory of the LORD,

Berean Standard Bible
“Yet as surely as I live and as surely as the whole earth is filled with the glory of the LORD,

King James Bible
But as truly as I live, all the earth shall be filled with the glory of the LORD.

New King James Version
but truly, as I live, all the earth shall be filled with the glory of the LORD—

New American Standard Bible
however, as I live, all the earth will be filled with the glory of the LORD.

NASB 1995
but indeed, as I live, all the earth will be filled with the glory of the LORD.

NASB 1977
but indeed, as I live, all the earth will be filled with the glory of the LORD.

Legacy Standard Bible
but indeed, as I live, all the earth will be filled with the glory of Yahweh.

Amplified Bible
but indeed as I live, all the earth will be filled with the glory of the LORD.

Christian Standard Bible
Yet as I live and as the whole earth is filled with the LORD’s glory,

Holman Christian Standard Bible
Yet as surely as I live and as the whole earth is filled with the LORD’s glory,

American Standard Version
but in very deed, as I live, and as all the earth shall be filled with the glory of Jehovah;

Contemporary English Version
But as surely as I live and my power has no limit,

English Revised Version
but in very deed, as I live, and as all the earth shall be filled with the glory of the LORD;

GOD'S WORD® Translation
But as I live and as the glory of the LORD fills the whole earth, I solemnly swear that

Good News Translation
But I promise that as surely as I live and as surely as my presence fills the earth,

International Standard Version
But just as I live, and just as the whole earth will be filled with the LORD's glory,

Majority Standard Bible
?Yet as surely as I live and as surely as the whole earth is filled with the glory of the LORD,

NET Bible
But truly, as I live, all the earth will be filled with the glory of the LORD.

New Heart English Bible
But truly, as I live, and as all the earth shall be filled with the glory of the LORD;

Webster's Bible Translation
But as truly as I live, all the earth shall be filled with the glory of the LORD.

World English Bible
but in very deed—as I live, and as all the earth shall be filled with Yahweh’s glory—
Literal Translations
Literal Standard Version
but nevertheless, as I live, indeed, the whole earth is filled [with] the glory of YHWH,

Young's Literal Translation
and yet, I live -- and it is filled -- the whole earth -- with the honour of Jehovah;

Smith's Literal Translation
But yet I live, and the glory of Jehovah shall fill all the earth.
Catholic Translations
Douay-Rheims Bible
As I live: and the whole earth shall be filled with the glory of the Lord.

Catholic Public Domain Version
Also, as I live, the entire world shall be filled with the glory of the Lord.

New American Bible
Yet, by my life and the LORD’s glory that fills the whole earth,

New Revised Standard Version
nevertheless—as I live, and as all the earth shall be filled with the glory of the LORD—
Translations from Aramaic
Lamsa Bible
But as truly as I live, the whole earth shall be filled with the glory of the LORD.

Peshitta Holy Bible Translated
However, I live, and all the earth is filled with the glory of LORD JEHOVAH.
OT Translations
JPS Tanakh 1917
But in very deed, as I live--and all the earth shall be filled with the glory of the LORD--

Brenton Septuagint Translation
But as I live and my name is living, so the glory of the Lord shall fill all the earth.

Additional Translations ...
Audio Bible



Context
God's Forgiveness and Judgment
20“I have pardoned them as you requested,” the LORD replied. 21“Yet as surely as I live and as surely as the whole earth is filled with the glory of the LORD, 22not 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—…

Cross References
Isaiah 6:3
And they were calling out to one another: “Holy, holy, holy is the LORD of Hosts; all the earth is full of His glory.”

Habakkuk 2:14
For the earth will be filled with the knowledge of the glory of the LORD as the waters cover the sea.

Psalm 72:19
And blessed be His glorious name forever; may all the earth be filled with His glory. Amen and amen.

Isaiah 11:9
They will neither harm nor destroy on all My holy mountain, for the earth will be full of the knowledge of the LORD as the sea is full of water.

Psalm 19:1
For the choirmaster. A Psalm of David. The heavens declare the glory of God; the skies proclaim the work of His hands.

Psalm 97:6
The heavens proclaim His righteousness; all the peoples see His glory.

Isaiah 40:5
And the glory of the LORD will be revealed, and all humanity together will see it.” For the mouth of the LORD has spoken.

Isaiah 66:18
“And I, knowing their deeds and thoughts, am coming to gather all nations and tongues, and they will come and see My glory.

Revelation 4:11
“Worthy are You, our Lord and God, to receive glory and honor and power, for You created all things; by Your will they exist and were created.”

Revelation 5:13
And I heard every creature in heaven and on earth and under the earth and in the sea, and all that is in them, saying: “To Him who sits on the throne and to the Lamb be praise and honor and glory and power forever and ever!”

Romans 1:20
For since the creation of the world God’s invisible qualities, His eternal power and divine nature, have been clearly seen, being understood from His workmanship, so that men are without excuse.

Colossians 1:16
For in Him all things were created, things in heaven and on earth, visible and invisible, whether thrones or dominions or rulers or authorities. All things were created through Him and for Him.

Ephesians 1:10
as a plan for the fullness of time, to bring all things in heaven and on earth together in Christ.

Philippians 2:10-11
that at the name of Jesus every knee should bow, in heaven and on earth and under the earth, / and every tongue confess that Jesus Christ is Lord, to the glory of God the Father.

Matthew 24:14
And this gospel of the kingdom will be preached in all the world as a testimony to all nations, and then the end will come.


Treasury of Scripture

But as truly as I live, all the earth shall be filled with the glory of the LORD.

as truly

Deuteronomy 32:40
For I lift up my hand to heaven, and say, I live for ever.

Isaiah 49:18
Lift up thine eyes round about, and behold: all these gather themselves together, and come to thee. As I live, saith the LORD, thou shalt surely clothe thee with them all, as with an ornament, and bind them on thee, as a bride doeth.

Jeremiah 22:24
As I live, saith the LORD, though Coniah the son of Jehoiakim king of Judah were the signet upon my right hand, yet would I pluck thee thence;

all the

Psalm 72:19
And blessed be his glorious name for ever: and let the whole earth be filled with his glory; Amen, and Amen.

Habakkuk 2:14
For the earth shall be filled with the knowledge of the glory of the LORD, as the waters cover the sea.

Matthew 6:10
Thy kingdom come. Thy will be done in earth, as it is in heaven.

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Yet as surely as I live
This phrase emphasizes the certainty and unchanging nature of God's existence. In biblical context, God's declaration of His own life is a powerful affirmation of His eternal nature. This is reminiscent of God's self-identification in Exodus 3:14, "I AM WHO I AM," highlighting His self-existence and sovereignty. The phrase underscores the seriousness of the statement that follows, as it is grounded in the unassailable truth of God's eternal life.

and as surely as the whole earth is filled with the glory of the LORD,
This part of the verse speaks to the omnipresence and majesty of God. The glory of the LORD refers to His manifest presence and the honor due to Him. Biblically, the glory of God is often associated with His holiness and power, as seen in Isaiah 6:3, where the seraphim proclaim, "Holy, holy, holy is the LORD Almighty; the whole earth is full of his glory." This phrase also points to the ultimate fulfillment of God's plan for creation, where His glory will be universally recognized, as prophesied in Habakkuk 2:14, "For the earth will be filled with the knowledge of the glory of the LORD as the waters cover the sea." It reflects the eschatological hope that God's glory will be acknowledged by all creation, a theme that finds its culmination in the New Testament with the return of Christ and the establishment of His eternal kingdom.

Persons / Places / Events
1. The LORD (Yahweh)
The covenant-keeping God of Israel, who is speaking in this verse, affirming His sovereignty and the certainty of His promises.

2. Moses
The leader of the Israelites, who intercedes for the people after their rebellion and lack of faith in entering the Promised Land.

3. The Israelites
The chosen people of God, who have just expressed doubt and fear about entering Canaan, leading to God's declaration of judgment.

4. The Promised Land (Canaan)
The land promised by God to the descendants of Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob, which the Israelites are on the brink of entering.

5. The Wilderness
The place where the Israelites are currently wandering due to their disobedience and lack of faith.
Teaching Points
God's Sovereignty and Faithfulness
Despite human failure and rebellion, God's plans and purposes remain unshaken. His declaration that the earth will be filled with His glory is a testament to His ultimate control and faithfulness to His promises.

The Certainty of God's Promises
The phrase "as surely as I live" underscores the certainty and unchangeable nature of God's word. Believers can trust that what God has spoken will come to pass.

The Call to Reflect God's Glory
As followers of Christ, we are called to reflect God's glory in our lives. This involves living in obedience, faith, and love, so that others may see God's character through us.

The Consequences of Disobedience
The context of this verse is a reminder of the consequences of disobedience and lack of faith. It serves as a warning to remain faithful and trust in God's promises.

Hope in God's Ultimate Plan
This verse provides hope that despite current circumstances, God's ultimate plan is for His glory to be recognized throughout the earth. This gives believers a future-oriented perspective, encouraging perseverance and faithfulness.Verse 21. - As truly as I live, all the earth shall be filled with the glory of the Lord. Rather, "as truly as I live, and the glory of the Lord shall fill all the earth." Both clauses are dependent on יְאוּלָם, and the second is but the necessary correlative of the first.

Parallel Commentaries ...


Hebrew
“Yet
וְאוּלָ֖ם (wə·’ū·lām)
Conjunctive waw | Conjunction
Strong's 199: However, on the contrary

as surely as I
אָ֑נִי (’ā·nî)
Pronoun - first person common singular
Strong's 589: I

live
חַי־ (ḥay-)
Noun - masculine singular
Strong's 2416: Alive, raw, fresh, strong, life

and as surely as the whole
כָּל־ (kāl-)
Noun - masculine singular construct
Strong's 3605: The whole, all, any, every

earth
הָאָֽרֶץ׃ (hā·’ā·reṣ)
Article | Noun - feminine singular
Strong's 776: Earth, land

is filled
וְיִמָּלֵ֥א (wə·yim·mā·lê)
Conjunctive waw | Verb - Nifal - Conjunctive imperfect - third person masculine singular
Strong's 4390: To fill, be full of

with the glory
כְבוֹד־ (ḵə·ḇō·wḏ-)
Noun - masculine singular construct
Strong's 3519: Weight, splendor, copiousness

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


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