Numbers 33:6
New International Version
They left Sukkoth and camped at Etham, on the edge of the desert.

New Living Translation
Then they left Succoth and camped at Etham on the edge of the wilderness.

English Standard Version
And they set out from Succoth and camped at Etham, which is on the edge of the wilderness.

Berean Standard Bible
They set out from Succoth and camped at Etham, on the edge of the wilderness.

King James Bible
And they departed from Succoth, and pitched in Etham, which is in the edge of the wilderness.

New King James Version
They departed from Succoth and camped at Etham, which is on the edge of the wilderness.

New American Standard Bible
They journeyed from Succoth and camped in Etham, which is on the edge of the wilderness.

NASB 1995
They journeyed from Succoth and camped in Etham, which is on the edge of the wilderness.

NASB 1977
And they journeyed from Succoth, and camped in Etham, which is on the edge of the wilderness.

Legacy Standard Bible
They journeyed from Succoth and camped in Etham, which is on the edge of the wilderness.

Amplified Bible
They moved out from Succoth and camped in Etham, which is on the edge of the wilderness.

Christian Standard Bible
They traveled from Succoth and camped at Etham, which is on the edge of the wilderness.

Holman Christian Standard Bible
They departed from Succoth and camped at Etham, which is on the edge of the wilderness.

American Standard Version
And they journeyed from Succoth, and encamped in Etham, which is in the edge of the wilderness.

Contemporary English Version
and from there, they moved their camp to Etham on the edge of the desert.

English Revised Version
And they journeyed from Succoth, and pitched in Etham, which is in the edge of the wilderness.

GOD'S WORD® Translation
They moved from Succoth and set up camp at Etham, on the edge of the desert.

Good News Translation
Their next camp was at Etham on the edge of the desert.

International Standard Version
They traveled from Succoth, then rested in Etham, which is at the outskirts of the wilderness.

Majority Standard Bible
They set out from Succoth and camped at Etham, on the edge of the wilderness.

NET Bible
They traveled from Succoth, and camped in Etham, which is on the edge of the wilderness.

New Heart English Bible
They traveled from Succoth, and camped in Etham, which is in the edge of the wilderness.

Webster's Bible Translation
And they departed from Succoth, and encamped in Etham, which is in the edge of the wilderness.

World English Bible
They traveled from Succoth, and encamped in Etham, which is in the edge of the wilderness.
Literal Translations
Literal Standard Version
And they journey from Succoth and encamp in Etham, which [is] in the extremity of the wilderness.

Young's Literal Translation
And they journey from Succoth, and encamp in Etham, which is in the extremity of the wilderness;

Smith's Literal Translation
And they will remove from Succoth, and encamp in Etham, which is in the extremity of the desert.
Catholic Translations
Douay-Rheims Bible
And from Soccoth they came into Etham, which is in the uttermost borders of the wilderness.

Catholic Public Domain Version
And from Soccoth they went to Etham, which is at the furthest limits of the wilderness.

New American Bible
Setting out from Succoth, they camped at Etham near the edge of the wilderness.

New Revised Standard Version
They set out from Succoth, and camped at Etham, which is on the edge of the wilderness.
Translations from Aramaic
Lamsa Bible
And they departed from Succoth and encamped in Etham, which is on the edge of the wilderness.

Peshitta Holy Bible Translated
And they picked up from Saquth and they camped in Atham that is in the ends of the wilderness.
OT Translations
JPS Tanakh 1917
And they journeyed from Succoth, and pitched in Etham, which is in the edge of the wilderness.

Brenton Septuagint Translation
and they departed from Socchoth and encamped in Buthan, which is a part of the wilderness.

Additional Translations ...
Audio Bible



Context
The Forty-Two Journeys of the Israelites
5The Israelites set out from Rameses and camped at Succoth. 6They set out from Succoth and camped at Etham, on the edge of the wilderness. 7They set out from Etham and turned back to Pi-hahiroth, opposite Baal-zephon, and they camped near Migdol.…

Cross References
Exodus 12:37
The Israelites journeyed from Rameses to Succoth with about 600,000 men on foot, besides women and children.

Exodus 13:20
They set out from Succoth and camped at Etham on the edge of the wilderness.

Exodus 14:1-2
Then the LORD said to Moses, / “Tell the Israelites to turn back and encamp before Pi-hahiroth, between Migdol and the sea. You are to encamp by the sea, directly opposite Baal-zephon.

Exodus 15:22
Then Moses led Israel from the Red Sea, and they went out into the Desert of Shur. For three days they walked in the desert without finding water.

Exodus 16:1
On the fifteenth day of the second month after they had left the land of Egypt, the whole congregation of Israel set out from Elim and came to the Desert of Sin, which is between Elim and Sinai.

Exodus 17:1
Then the whole congregation of Israel left the Desert of Sin, moving from place to place as the LORD commanded. They camped at Rephidim, but there was no water for the people to drink.

Exodus 19:1-2
In the third month, on the same day of the month that the Israelites had left the land of Egypt, they came to the Wilderness of Sinai. / After they had set out from Rephidim, they entered the Wilderness of Sinai, and Israel camped there in front of the mountain.

Deuteronomy 1:1-2
These are the words that Moses spoke to all Israel in the wilderness east of the Jordan—in the Arabah opposite Suph—between Paran and Tophel, Laban, Hazeroth, and Dizahab. / It is an eleven-day journey from Horeb to Kadesh-barnea by way of Mount Seir.

Deuteronomy 8:2
Remember that these forty years the LORD your God led you all the way in the wilderness, so that He might humble you and test you in order to know what was in your heart, whether or not you would keep His commandments.

Joshua 24:6
When I brought your fathers out of Egypt and you reached the Red Sea, the Egyptians pursued them with chariots and horsemen as far as the Red Sea.

Nehemiah 9:12
You led them with a pillar of cloud by day and a pillar of fire by night, to light for them the way in which they should travel.

Psalm 78:52-53
He led out His people like sheep and guided them like a flock in the wilderness. / He led them safely, so they did not fear, but the sea engulfed their enemies.

Psalm 105:37-38
He brought Israel out with silver and gold, and none among His tribes stumbled. / Egypt was glad when they departed, for the dread of Israel had fallen on them.

Isaiah 63:11-12
Then His people remembered the days of old, the days of Moses. Where is He who brought them through the sea with the shepherds of His flock? Where is the One who set His Holy Spirit among them, / who sent His glorious arm to lead them by the right hand of Moses, who divided the waters before them to gain for Himself everlasting renown,

Acts 7:36
He led them out and performed wonders and signs in the land of Egypt, at the Red Sea, and for forty years in the wilderness.


Treasury of Scripture

And they departed from Succoth, and pitched in Etham, which is in the edge of the wilderness.

departed.

Exodus 13:20
And they took their journey from Succoth, and encamped in Etham, in the edge of the wilderness.

Succoth.

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Numbers 33
1. The forty-two journeys of the Israelites
50. The Canaanites are to be destroyed














They set out
This phrase marks the beginning of a journey, a significant theme throughout the book of Numbers. The Hebrew root for "set out" is "nasa," which means to pull up, especially the tent pegs, indicating the nomadic lifestyle of the Israelites. This action symbolizes obedience and readiness to follow God's guidance, leaving behind the familiar and stepping into the unknown. It reflects the Christian call to be pilgrims in this world, always ready to move as God directs.

from Succoth
Succoth, meaning "booths" or "temporary shelters," was the first stop after the Israelites left Egypt. Historically, it represents a place of transition from slavery to freedom. Archaeologically, Succoth is believed to be located in the eastern Nile Delta, a region that was part of the Egyptian empire. Spiritually, it signifies the initial steps of faith and trust in God's deliverance, a reminder of the temporary nature of earthly dwellings compared to the eternal home promised by God.

and camped
The act of camping suggests a temporary halt, a time for rest and reflection. The Hebrew word "chanah" implies pitching a tent, which is a recurring activity for the Israelites during their wilderness journey. This pause is essential for spiritual renewal and preparation for the next phase of the journey. It teaches the importance of finding moments of rest in God's presence amidst life's transitions.

at Etham
Etham, meaning "with them" or "their plowshare," is located on the edge of the wilderness. It represents a boundary between the known and the unknown, a place of decision and trust. Historically, Etham is thought to be near the eastern border of Egypt, marking the transition into the wilderness. This location challenges believers to trust in God's provision and guidance as they step into new territories of faith.

on the edge of the wilderness
The wilderness, or "midbar" in Hebrew, is a place of testing, transformation, and revelation. It is where God shapes His people, teaching them reliance on Him alone. The edge of the wilderness signifies a threshold, a point of entry into a period of divine testing and growth. For Christians, it symbolizes the trials and challenges that refine faith and character, drawing them closer to God and His purposes.

Verse 6. - Etham. See on Exodus 13:20.

Parallel Commentaries ...


Hebrew
They set out
וַיִּסְע֖וּ (way·yis·‘ū)
Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine plural
Strong's 5265: To pull up, the tent-pins, start on a, journey

from Succoth
מִסֻּכֹּ֑ת (mis·suk·kōṯ)
Preposition-m | Noun - proper - feminine singular
Strong's 5523: Succoth -- a city East of the Jordan, also a place in Egypt

and camped
וַיַּחֲנ֣וּ (way·ya·ḥă·nū)
Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine plural
Strong's 2583: To incline, to decline, to pitch a, tent, gen, to encamp

at Etham,
בְאֵתָ֔ם (ḇə·’ê·ṯām)
Preposition-b | Noun - proper - feminine singular
Strong's 864: Etham -- a place in Egypt

on the edge
בִּקְצֵ֥ה (biq·ṣêh)
Preposition-b | Noun - masculine singular construct
Strong's 7097: End, extremity

of the wilderness.
הַמִּדְבָּֽר׃ (ham·miḏ·bār)
Article | Noun - masculine singular
Strong's 4057: A pasture, a desert, speech


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