Numbers 34:12
New International Version
Then the boundary will go down along the Jordan and end at the Dead Sea. “’This will be your land, with its boundaries on every side.’”

New Living Translation
and then along the Jordan River to the Dead Sea. These are the boundaries of your land.”

English Standard Version
And the border shall go down to the Jordan, and its limit shall be at the Salt Sea. This shall be your land as defined by its borders all around.”

Berean Standard Bible
Then the border will go down along the Jordan and end at the Salt Sea. This will be your land, defined by its borders on all sides.”

King James Bible
And the border shall go down to Jordan, and the goings out of it shall be at the salt sea: this shall be your land with the coasts thereof round about.

New King James Version
the border shall go down along the Jordan, and it shall end at the Salt Sea. This shall be your land with its surrounding boundaries.’ ”

New American Standard Bible
And the border shall go down to the Jordan, and its termination shall be at the Salt Sea. This shall be your land according to its borders on all sides.’”

NASB 1995
‘And the border shall go down to the Jordan and its termination shall be at the Salt Sea. This shall be your land according to its borders all around.’”

NASB 1977
‘And the border shall go down to the Jordan and its termination shall be at the Salt Sea. This shall be your land according to its borders all around.’”

Legacy Standard Bible
And the border shall go down to the Jordan, and its termination shall be at the Salt Sea. This shall be your land according to its borders all around.’”

Amplified Bible
and the [eastern] boundary shall go down to the Jordan [River], and its limit shall be at the Salt (Dead) Sea. This shall be your land according to its boundaries all around.’”

Christian Standard Bible
Then the border will go down to the Jordan and end at the Dead Sea. This will be your land defined by its borders on all sides.”

Holman Christian Standard Bible
Then the border will go down to the Jordan and end at the Dead Sea. This will be your land defined by its borders on all sides.”

American Standard Version
and the border shall go down to the Jordan, and the goings out thereof shall be at the Salt Sea. This shall be your land according to the borders thereof round about.

Contemporary English Version
then follow the Jordan River down to the north end of the Dead Sea. The land within those four borders will belong to you.

English Revised Version
and the border shall go down to Jordan, and the goings out thereof shall be at the Salt Sea: this shall be your land according to the borders thereof round about.

GOD'S WORD® Translation
Then the border goes along the Jordan River so that it ends at the Dead Sea. "This will be your land and the borders around it."

Good News Translation
then south along the Jordan River to the Dead Sea. "These will be the four borders of your land."

International Standard Version
The border is to continue along the Jordan River all the way to the Dead Sea. This is to be your land, as measured by its boundaries.'"

Majority Standard Bible
Then the border will go down along the Jordan and end at the Salt Sea. This will be your land, defined by its borders on all sides.”

NET Bible
Then the border will continue down the Jordan River and its direction will be to the Salt Sea. This will be your land by its borders that surround it.'"

New Heart English Bible
and the border shall go down to the Jordan, and the goings out of it shall be at the Salt Sea. This shall be your land according to its borders around it.'"

Webster's Bible Translation
And the border shall go down to Jordan, and the limits of it shall be at the salt sea: This shall be your land with its limits on all sides.

World English Bible
The border shall go down to the Jordan, and end at the Salt Sea. This shall be your land according to its borders around it.’”
Literal Translations
Literal Standard Version
and the border has gone down to the Jordan, and its outgoings have been at the Salt Sea; this is the land for you by its borders all around.”

Young's Literal Translation
and the border hath gone down to the Jordan, and its outgoings have been at the Salt Sea; this is for you the land by its borders round about.'

Smith's Literal Translation
And the boundary went down to Jordan, and its goings out were to the salt sea. This shall be to you the land according to the boundaries round about.
Catholic Translations
Douay-Rheims Bible
And shall reach as far as the Jordan, and at the last shall be closed in by the most salt sea. This shall be your land with its borders round about.

Catholic Public Domain Version
and shall extend as far as the Jordan, and, at the furthest extent, shall be enclosed by the Sea of Salt. You shall have this land, with its borders all around.”

New American Bible
then the boundary will descend along the Jordan and terminate with the Salt Sea. This will be your land, with the boundaries that surround it.

New Revised Standard Version
and the boundary shall go down to the Jordan, and its end shall be at the Dead Sea. This shall be your land with its boundaries all around.
Translations from Aramaic
Lamsa Bible
And the border shall go down to the Jordan, and its limits shall be at the salt sea; this shall be your land with the borders thereof round about.

Peshitta Holy Bible Translated
And the border will be going down to the Jordan and its limits shall be to the Salt Sea; this will be your land with its borders all around.’”
OT Translations
JPS Tanakh 1917
and the border shall go down to the Jordan, and the goings out thereof shall be at the Salt Sea; this shall be your land according to the borders thereof round about.'

Brenton Septuagint Translation
And the border shall go down to Jordan, and the termination shall be the salt sea; this shall be your land and its borders round about.

Additional Translations ...
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Context
The Boundaries of Canaan
11then go down from Shepham to Riblah on the east side of Ain and continue along the slopes east of the Sea of Chinnereth. 12Then the border will go down along the Jordan and end at the Salt Sea. This will be your land, defined by its borders on all sides.” 13So Moses commanded the Israelites, “Apportion this land by lot as an inheritance. The LORD has commanded that it be given to the nine and a half tribes.…

Cross References
Joshua 15:5
The eastern border was the Salt Sea as far as the mouth of the Jordan. The northern border started from the bay of the sea at the mouth of the Jordan,

Joshua 18:19
The border continued to the northern slope of Beth-hoglah and came out at the northern bay of the Salt Sea, at the mouth of the Jordan. This was the southern border.

Ezekiel 47:18
On the east side the border will run between Hauran and Damascus, along the Jordan between Gilead and the land of Israel, to the Eastern Sea and as far as Tamar. This will be the eastern boundary.

Genesis 15:18
On that day the LORD made a covenant with Abram, saying, “To your descendants I have given this land—from the river of Egypt to the great River Euphrates—

Deuteronomy 3:17
The Jordan River in the Arabah bordered it from Chinnereth to the Sea of the Arabah (the Salt Sea) with the slopes of Pisgah to the east.

Joshua 13:23
And the border of the Reubenites was the bank of the Jordan. This was the inheritance of the clans of the Reubenites, including the cities and villages.

Joshua 13:27
and in the valley, Beth-haram, Beth-nimrah, Succoth, and Zaphon, with the rest of the kingdom of Sihon king of Heshbon (the territory on the east side of the Jordan up to the edge of the Sea of Chinnereth).

Joshua 13:32
These were the portions Moses had given them on the plains of Moab beyond the Jordan, east of Jericho.

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.

2 Kings 14:25
This Jeroboam restored the boundary of Israel from Lebo-hamath to the Sea of the Arabah, according to the word that the LORD, the God of Israel, had spoken through His servant Jonah son of Amittai, the prophet from Gath-hepher.

Ezekiel 48:28
The southern border of Gad will run from Tamar to the waters of Meribath-kadesh, then along the Brook of Egypt and out to the Great Sea.

Matthew 4:15
“Land of Zebulun and land of Naphtali, the Way of the Sea, beyond the Jordan, Galilee of the Gentiles—

Mark 7:31
Then Jesus left the region of Tyre and went through Sidon to the Sea of Galilee and into the region of the Decapolis.

Luke 4:14
Jesus returned to Galilee in the power of the Spirit, and the news about Him spread throughout the surrounding region.

John 6:1
After this, Jesus crossed to the other side of the Sea of Galilee (that is, the Sea of Tiberias).


Treasury of Scripture

And the border shall go down to Jordan, and the goings out of it shall be at the salt sea: this shall be your land with the coasts thereof round about.

the salt sea

Numbers 34:3
Then your south quarter shall be from the wilderness of Zin along by the coast of Edom, and your south border shall be the outmost coast of the salt sea eastward:

Genesis 13:10
And Lot lifted up his eyes, and beheld all the plain of Jordan, that it was well watered every where, before the LORD destroyed Sodom and Gomorrah, even as the garden of the LORD, like the land of Egypt, as thou comest unto Zoar.

Genesis 14:3
All these were joined together in the vale of Siddim, which is the salt sea.

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Then the border
The term "border" in this context refers to the demarcation lines that God Himself established for the Israelites. In Hebrew, the word used is "גְּבוּל" (gevul), which signifies a boundary or limit. This is not merely a physical boundary but a divine ordinance, emphasizing God's sovereignty in determining the inheritance of His people. It serves as a reminder that God is the ultimate authority over the lands and nations, and His decrees are to be respected and followed.

will go down
The phrase "will go down" indicates a movement or transition. In the Hebrew text, the verb "יָרַד" (yarad) is used, which means to descend or go down. This suggests a geographical descent from a higher elevation to a lower one, reflecting the topography of the land. Spiritually, it can symbolize the humility and obedience required of the Israelites as they enter the land God has promised them.

along the Jordan
The Jordan River is a significant geographical and spiritual landmark in the Bible. The Hebrew name "יַרְדֵּן" (Yarden) is derived from the root "יָרַד" (yarad), meaning "to descend," which is fitting as the river flows down from the mountains of Lebanon to the Dead Sea. The Jordan represents a boundary between the wilderness and the Promised Land, a place of transition and new beginnings, as seen in the crossing of the Israelites under Joshua's leadership.

and end at the Salt Sea
The "Salt Sea," known today as the Dead Sea, is the lowest point on earth's surface. In Hebrew, it is called "יָם הַמֶּלַח" (Yam HaMelach). The sea's high salinity and unique properties make it a natural boundary. Spiritually, it can symbolize the end of a journey or the culmination of God's promises. The Dead Sea's lifelessness contrasts with the life-giving promise of the land flowing with milk and honey, highlighting the transformative power of God's covenant.

This will be your land
The phrase "your land" emphasizes the personal and communal possession of the land by the Israelites. In Hebrew, "אֲרַצְכֶם" (artzechem) is used, denoting ownership and inheritance. This land is a gift from God, a fulfillment of His promise to Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob. It is a tangible expression of God's faithfulness and a place where His people are to live out their covenant relationship with Him.

defined by its borders on all sides
The phrase "defined by its borders" underscores the importance of boundaries in maintaining order and identity. In Hebrew, "גְּבוּל" (gevul) is reiterated, emphasizing the divine establishment of these limits. These borders are not just physical but also spiritual, setting the Israelites apart as God's chosen people. They serve as a reminder of the distinctiveness and holiness required of those who dwell within them, calling the Israelites to live according to God's laws and purposes.

Parallel Commentaries ...


Hebrew
Then the border
הַגְּבוּל֙ (hag·gə·ḇūl)
Article | Noun - masculine singular
Strong's 1366: A cord, a boundary, the territory inclosed

will go down
וְיָרַ֤ד (wə·yā·raḏ)
Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Conjunctive perfect - third person masculine singular
Strong's 3381: To come or go down, descend

along the Jordan
הַיַּרְדֵּ֔נָה (hay·yar·dê·nāh)
Article | Noun - proper - feminine singular | third person feminine singular
Strong's 3383: Jordan -- the principal river of Palestine

and end
וְהָי֥וּ (wə·hā·yū)
Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Conjunctive perfect - third person common plural
Strong's 1961: To fall out, come to pass, become, be

at the Salt
הַמֶּ֑לַח (ham·me·laḥ)
Article | Noun - masculine singular
Strong's 4417: Powder, salt

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

This
זֹאת֩ (zōṯ)
Pronoun - feminine singular
Strong's 2063: Hereby in it, likewise, the one other, same, she, so much, such deed, that,

will be
תִּהְיֶ֨ה (tih·yeh)
Verb - Qal - Imperfect - third person feminine singular
Strong's 1961: To fall out, come to pass, become, be

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

defined by its borders
לִגְבֻלֹתֶ֖יהָ (liḡ·ḇu·lō·ṯe·hā)
Preposition-l | Noun - feminine plural construct | third person feminine singular
Strong's 1367: A boundary, region

on all sides.”
סָבִֽיב׃ (sā·ḇîḇ)
Adverb
Strong's 5439: A circle, neighbour, environs, around


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