Verse (Click for Chapter) New International Version When they were but few in number, few indeed, and strangers in it, New Living Translation He said this when they were few in number, a tiny group of strangers in Canaan. English Standard Version When they were few in number, of little account, and sojourners in it, Berean Standard Bible When they were few in number, few indeed, and strangers in the land, King James Bible When they were but a few men in number; yea, very few, and strangers in it. New King James Version When they were few in number, Indeed very few, and strangers in it. New American Standard Bible When they were only a few people in number, Very few, and strangers in it. NASB 1995 When they were only a few men in number, Very few, and strangers in it. NASB 1977 When they were only a few men in number, Very few, and strangers in it. Legacy Standard Bible When they were only a few men in number, Of little account, and sojourners in it. Amplified Bible When there were only a few men in number, Very few [in fact], and strangers in it; Christian Standard Bible When they were few in number, very few indeed, and resident aliens in Canaan, Holman Christian Standard Bible When they were few in number, very few indeed, and temporary residents in Canaan, American Standard Version When they were but a few men in number, Yea, very few, and sojourners in it. Contemporary English Version At the time there were only a few of us, and we were homeless. English Revised Version When they were but a few men in number; yea, very few, and sojourners in it; GOD'S WORD® Translation While the people of Israel were few in number, a small group of foreigners living in that land, Good News Translation God's people were few in number, strangers in the land of Canaan. International Standard Version When the Hebrews were few in number—so very few— and were sojourners in it, Majority Standard Bible When they were few in number, few indeed, and strangers in the land, NET Bible When they were few in number, just a very few, and resident aliens within it, New Heart English Bible when they were but a few men in number, yes, very few, and foreigners in it. Webster's Bible Translation When they were a few men in number; yes, very few, and strangers in it. World English Bible when they were but a few men in number, yes, very few, and foreigners in it. Literal Translations Literal Standard VersionIn their being few in number, "" But a few, and sojourners in it. Young's Literal Translation In their being few in number, But a few, and sojourners in it. Smith's Literal Translation In their being men of number, as few and strangers in it. Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims BibleWhen they were but a small number: yea very few, and sojourners therein: Catholic Public Domain Version New American Bible When they were few in number, a handful, and strangers there, New Revised Standard Version When they were few in number, of little account, and strangers in it, Translations from Aramaic Lamsa BibleWhen they were but a few men in number, yea, very few, and strangers in it. Peshitta Holy Bible Translated When they were few in number; they were small, and they were inhabitants in it. OT Translations JPS Tanakh 1917When they were but a few men in number. Yea, very few, and sojourners in it, Brenton Septuagint Translation when they were few in number, very few, and sojourners in it. Additional Translations ... Audio Bible Context Tell of His Wonders…11“I will give you the land of Canaan as the portion of your inheritance.” 12When they were few in number, few indeed, and strangers in the land, 13they wandered from nation to nation, from one kingdom to another.… Cross References Genesis 12:1-3 Then the LORD said to Abram, “Leave your country, your kindred, and your father’s household, and go to the land I will show you. / I will make you into a great nation, and I will bless you; I will make your name great, so that you will be a blessing. / I will bless those who bless you and curse those who curse you; and all the families of the earth will be blessed through you.” Genesis 17:1-8 When Abram was ninety-nine years old, the LORD appeared to him and said, “I am God Almighty. Walk before Me and be blameless. / I will establish My covenant between Me and you, and I will multiply you exceedingly.” / Then Abram fell facedown, and God said to him, ... Genesis 28:13-15 And there at the top the LORD was standing and saying, “I am the LORD, the God of your father Abraham and the God of Isaac. I will give you and your descendants the land on which you now lie. / Your descendants will be like the dust of the earth, and you will spread out to the west and east and north and south. All the families of the earth will be blessed through you and your offspring. / Look, I am with you, and I will watch over you wherever you go, and I will bring you back to this land. For I will not leave you until I have done what I have promised you.” Exodus 6:7-8 I will take you as My own people, and I will be your God. Then you will know that I am the LORD your God, who brought you out from under the yoke of the Egyptians. / And I will bring you into the land that I swore to give to Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob. I will give it to you as a possession. I am the LORD!’” Deuteronomy 7:7-8 The LORD did not set His affection on you and choose you because you were more numerous than the other peoples, for you were the fewest of all peoples. / But because the LORD loved you and kept the oath He swore to your fathers, He brought you out with a mighty hand and redeemed you from the house of slavery, from the hand of Pharaoh king of Egypt. 1 Chronicles 16:19-22 When they were few in number, few indeed, and strangers in the land, / they wandered from nation to nation, from one kingdom to another. / He let no man oppress them; He rebuked kings on their behalf: ... Nehemiah 9:7-8 You are the LORD, the God who chose Abram, who brought him out of Ur of the Chaldeans and gave him the name Abraham. / You found his heart faithful before You, and made a covenant with him to give the land of the Canaanites and Hittites, of the Amorites and Perizzites, of the Jebusites and Girgashites—to give it to his descendants. You have kept Your promise, because You are righteous. Isaiah 51:2 Look to Abraham your father, and to Sarah who gave you birth. When I called him, he was but one; then I blessed him and multiplied him. Acts 7:2-5 And Stephen declared: “Brothers and fathers, listen to me! The God of glory appeared to our father Abraham while he was still in Mesopotamia, before he lived in Haran, / and told him, ‘Leave your country and your kindred and go to the land I will show you.’ / So Abraham left the land of the Chaldeans and settled in Haran. After his father died, God brought him out of that place and into this land where you are now living. ... Romans 4:13-18 For the promise to Abraham and his offspring that he would be heir of the world was not given through the law, but through the righteousness that comes by faith. / For if those who live by the law are heirs, faith is useless and the promise is worthless, / because the law brings wrath. And where there is no law, there is no transgression. ... Galatians 3:16 The promises were spoken to Abraham and to his seed. The Scripture does not say, “and to seeds,” meaning many, but “and to your seed,” meaning One, who is Christ. Hebrews 11:8-12 By faith Abraham, when called to go to a place he would later receive as his inheritance, obeyed and went, without knowing where he was going. / By faith he dwelt in the promised land as a stranger in a foreign country. He lived in tents, as did Isaac and Jacob, who were heirs with him of the same promise. / For he was looking forward to the city with foundations, whose architect and builder is God. ... Genesis 15:5-6 And the LORD took him outside and said, “Now look to the heavens and count the stars, if you are able.” Then He told him, “So shall your offspring be.” / Abram believed the LORD, and it was credited to him as righteousness. Genesis 26:3-4 Stay in this land as a foreigner, and I will be with you and bless you. For I will give all these lands to you and your offspring, and I will confirm the oath that I swore to your father Abraham. / I will make your descendants as numerous as the stars in the sky, and I will give them all these lands, and through your offspring all nations of the earth will be blessed, Genesis 35:11-12 And God told him, “I am God Almighty. Be fruitful and multiply. A nation—even a company of nations—shall come from you, and kings shall descend from you. / The land that I gave to Abraham and Isaac I will give to you, and I will give this land to your descendants after you.” Treasury of Scripture When they were but a few men in number; yes, very few, and strangers in it. a few Genesis 34:30 And Jacob said to Simeon and Levi, Ye have troubled me to make me to stink among the inhabitants of the land, among the Canaanites and the Perizzites: and I being few in number, they shall gather themselves together against me, and slay me; and I shall be destroyed, I and my house. Deuteronomy 7:7 The LORD did not set his love upon you, nor choose you, because ye were more in number than any people; for ye were the fewest of all people: Deuteronomy 26:5 And thou shalt speak and say before the LORD thy God, A Syrian ready to perish was my father, and he went down into Egypt, and sojourned there with a few, and became there a nation, great, mighty, and populous: and strangers Genesis 17:8 And I will give unto thee, and to thy seed after thee, the land wherein thou art a stranger, all the land of Canaan, for an everlasting possession; and I will be their God. Genesis 23:4 I am a stranger and a sojourner with you: give me a possession of a buryingplace with you, that I may bury my dead out of my sight. Acts 7:5 And he gave him none inheritance in it, no, not so much as to set his foot on: yet he promised that he would give it to him for a possession, and to his seed after him, when as yet he had no child. Jump to Previous Account Few Foreigners Indeed Little Small Sojourners Strange StrangersJump to Next Account Few Foreigners Indeed Little Small Sojourners Strange StrangersPsalm 105 1. An exhortation to praise God, and to seek out his works7. The story of God's providence over Abraham 16. Over Joseph 23. Over Jacob in Egypt 26. Over Moses delivering the Israelites 37. Over the Israelites brought out of Egypt, fed in the desert, and planted in Canaan. When they were few in number This phrase refers to the early patriarchs of Israel, such as Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob, who were the forefathers of the Israelite nation. At this time, the family of Abraham was small, emphasizing their vulnerability and dependence on God's promises. This small beginning is significant in biblical history, as it highlights God's ability to fulfill His promises despite seemingly insurmountable odds. The promise to Abraham in Genesis 12:2 that his descendants would become a great nation underscores the miraculous growth from a small family to a populous nation. Few indeed And strangers in the land Persons / Places / Events 1. Abraham and SarahThe patriarch and matriarch of the Israelites, who were called by God to leave their homeland and journey to a land He would show them. They were the beginning of God's covenant people, often few in number and strangers in foreign lands. 2. Canaan The land promised by God to Abraham and his descendants. At the time of Abraham, it was inhabited by various tribes, making Abraham and his family strangers in this land. 3. Isaac and Jacob The son and grandson of Abraham, who continued to live as sojourners in the land of Canaan, maintaining the promise given to Abraham. 4. Egypt A place where the Israelites would later become numerous but also strangers and slaves, highlighting their journey from few to many. 5. The Covenant God's promise to Abraham to make his descendants a great nation, despite their small beginnings and status as strangers. Teaching Points God's Faithfulness in Small BeginningsGod often starts with small beginnings to fulfill His grand purposes. Just as He began with a small family to create a great nation, He can use our seemingly insignificant efforts for His glory. Living as Strangers As believers, we are called to live as strangers and pilgrims in this world, looking forward to our eternal home. Our identity is not rooted in earthly status but in our relationship with God. Trust in God's Promises Despite circumstances that seem contrary, we are to trust in God's promises. His faithfulness to Abraham and his descendants assures us of His faithfulness to us. The Power of Obedience Abraham's obedience to God's call, despite being few and strangers, is a model for us. Obedience to God can lead to blessings beyond our imagination. Community and Growth The growth of the Israelites from a small family to a nation reminds us of the importance of community and the potential for growth when we are united in God's purpose.Verse 12. - When they were but a few men in number; literally, when they were men of number; i.e. when they could be easily counted. A few scores at the utmost, or, with their entire households, a few hundreds (Genesis 14:14; Genesis 33:1). Yea, very few, and strangers in it; i.e. "in the land of Canaan" (comp. Exodus 6:4). Parallel Commentaries ... Hebrew When they wereבִּֽ֭הְיוֹתָם (bih·yō·w·ṯām) Preposition-b | Verb - Qal - Infinitive construct | third person masculine plural Strong's 1961: To fall out, come to pass, become, be few מְתֵ֣י (mə·ṯê) Noun - masculine plural construct Strong's 4962: An adult, a man in number, מִסְפָּ֑ר (mis·pār) Noun - masculine singular Strong's 4557: A number, definite, indefinite, narration few indeed, כִּ֝מְעַ֗ט (kim·‘aṭ) Preposition-k | Adjective - masculine singular Strong's 4592: A little, fewness, a few and strangers וְגָרִ֥ים (wə·ḡā·rîm) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Participle - masculine plural Strong's 1481: To turn aside from the road, sojourn, to shrink, fear, to gather for, hostility in [the land], בָּֽהּ׃ (bāh) Preposition | third person feminine singular Strong's Hebrew Links Psalm 105:12 NIVPsalm 105:12 NLT Psalm 105:12 ESV Psalm 105:12 NASB Psalm 105:12 KJV Psalm 105:12 BibleApps.com Psalm 105:12 Biblia Paralela Psalm 105:12 Chinese Bible Psalm 105:12 French Bible Psalm 105:12 Catholic Bible OT Poetry: Psalm 105:12 When they were but a few men (Psalm Ps Psa.) |
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