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Numbers 32:7
Why are you trying to discourage the Israelites? You will make them not want to cross the river and take the land that the Lord has given to them!
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Hebrew Names Version
Why discourage you the heart of the children of Yisra'el from going over into the land which the LORD has given them?
Why discourage you the heart of the children of Yisra'el from going over into the land which the LORD has given them?
King James Version
And wherefore discourage ye the heart of the children of Israel from going over into the land which the Lord hath given them?
And wherefore discourage ye the heart of the children of Israel from going over into the land which the Lord hath given them?
Lexham English Bible
Why are you discouraging the hearts of the Israelites from crossing into the land that Yahweh gave to them?
Why are you discouraging the hearts of the Israelites from crossing into the land that Yahweh gave to them?
English Standard Version
Why will you discourage the heart of the people of Israel from going over into the land that the Lord has given them?
Why will you discourage the heart of the people of Israel from going over into the land that the Lord has given them?
New Century Version
You will discourage the Israelites from going over to the land the Lord has given them.
You will discourage the Israelites from going over to the land the Lord has given them.
New English Translation
Why do you frustrate the intent of the Israelites to cross over into the land which the Lord has given them?
Why do you frustrate the intent of the Israelites to cross over into the land which the Lord has given them?
Amplified Bible
"Now why are you discouraging the hearts of the Israelites from crossing over into the land which the LORD has given them?
"Now why are you discouraging the hearts of the Israelites from crossing over into the land which the LORD has given them?
New American Standard Bible
"And why are you discouraging the sons of Israel from crossing over into the land which the LORD has given them?
"And why are you discouraging the sons of Israel from crossing over into the land which the LORD has given them?
Geneva Bible (1587)
Wherefore now discourage ye the heart of the children of Israel, to goe ouer into the lande, which the Lorde hath giuen them?
Wherefore now discourage ye the heart of the children of Israel, to goe ouer into the lande, which the Lorde hath giuen them?
Legacy Standard Bible
Now why are you discouraging the sons of Israel from crossing over into the land which Yahweh has given them?
Now why are you discouraging the sons of Israel from crossing over into the land which Yahweh has given them?
Contemporary English Version
If you did that, it would discourage the others from crossing over into the land the Lord promised them.
If you did that, it would discourage the others from crossing over into the land the Lord promised them.
Complete Jewish Bible
Besides, why are you trying to discourage the people of Isra'el from crossing into the land Adonai gave them?
Besides, why are you trying to discourage the people of Isra'el from crossing into the land Adonai gave them?
Darby Translation
And why do ye discourage the children of Israel from going over into the land that Jehovah has given them?
And why do ye discourage the children of Israel from going over into the land that Jehovah has given them?
George Lamsa Translation
Why do you discourage the heart of the children of Israel from going over into the land which the LORD has given them?
Why do you discourage the heart of the children of Israel from going over into the land which the LORD has given them?
Good News Translation
How dare you try to discourage the people of Israel from crossing the Jordan into the land which the Lord has given them?
How dare you try to discourage the people of Israel from crossing the Jordan into the land which the Lord has given them?
Christian Standard Bible®
Why are you discouraging the Israelites from crossing into the land the Lord has given them?
Why are you discouraging the Israelites from crossing into the land the Lord has given them?
Literal Translation
And why do you discourage the heart of the sons of Israel from passing over to the land which Jehovah has given to them?
And why do you discourage the heart of the sons of Israel from passing over to the land which Jehovah has given to them?
Miles Coverdale Bible (1535)
Wherfore turne ye ye hertes of the children of Israel, that they shulde not go ouer in to the londe that the LORDE shall geue them?
Wherfore turne ye ye hertes of the children of Israel, that they shulde not go ouer in to the londe that the LORDE shall geue them?
American Standard Version
And wherefore discourage ye the heart of the children of Israel from going over into the land which Jehovah hath given them?
And wherefore discourage ye the heart of the children of Israel from going over into the land which Jehovah hath given them?
Bible in Basic English
Why would you take from the children of Israel the desire to go over into the land which the Lord has given them?
Why would you take from the children of Israel the desire to go over into the land which the Lord has given them?
Bishop's Bible (1568)
Wherfore discourage ye the heart of the children of Israel, that they shoulde not go ouer into the lande which the Lorde hath geuen them?
Wherfore discourage ye the heart of the children of Israel, that they shoulde not go ouer into the lande which the Lorde hath geuen them?
JPS Old Testament (1917)
And wherefore will ye turn away the heart of the children of Israel from going over into the land which the LORD hath given them?
And wherefore will ye turn away the heart of the children of Israel from going over into the land which the LORD hath given them?
King James Version (1611)
And wherefore discourage yee the heart of the children of Israel from going ouer into the lande, which the Lord hath giuen them?
And wherefore discourage yee the heart of the children of Israel from going ouer into the lande, which the Lord hath giuen them?
Brenton's Septuagint (LXX)
And why do ye pervert the minds of the children of Israel, that they should not cross over into the land, which the Lord gives them?
And why do ye pervert the minds of the children of Israel, that they should not cross over into the land, which the Lord gives them?
English Revised Version
And wherefore discourage ye the heart of the children of Israel from going over into the land which the LORD hath given them?
And wherefore discourage ye the heart of the children of Israel from going over into the land which the LORD hath given them?
Berean Standard Bible
Why are you discouraging the Israelites from crossing into the land the LORD has given them?
Why are you discouraging the Israelites from crossing into the land the LORD has given them?
Wycliffe Bible (1395)
Whi peruerten ye the soulis of Israel, that thei doren not passe in to the place, which the Lord schal yyue to hem?
Whi peruerten ye the soulis of Israel, that thei doren not passe in to the place, which the Lord schal yyue to hem?
Young's Literal Translation
and why discourage ye the heart of the sons of Israel from passing over unto the land which Jehovah hath given to them?
and why discourage ye the heart of the sons of Israel from passing over unto the land which Jehovah hath given to them?
Update Bible Version
And why do you discourage the heart of the sons of Israel from going over into the land which Yahweh has given them?
And why do you discourage the heart of the sons of Israel from going over into the land which Yahweh has given them?
Webster's Bible Translation
And why discourage ye the heart of the children of Israel from going over into the land which the LORD hath given them?
And why discourage ye the heart of the children of Israel from going over into the land which the LORD hath given them?
World English Bible
Why discourage you the heart of the children of Israel from going over into the land which Yahweh has given them?
Why discourage you the heart of the children of Israel from going over into the land which Yahweh has given them?
New King James Version
Now why will you discourage the heart of the children of Israel from going over into the land which the LORD has given them?
Now why will you discourage the heart of the children of Israel from going over into the land which the LORD has given them?
New Living Translation
"Why do you want to discourage the rest of the people of Israel from going across to the land the Lord has given them?
"Why do you want to discourage the rest of the people of Israel from going across to the land the Lord has given them?
New Life Bible
Why do you take from the people of Israel the desire to cross over into the land the Lord has given them?
Why do you take from the people of Israel the desire to cross over into the land the Lord has given them?
New Revised Standard
Why will you discourage the hearts of the Israelites from going over into the land that the Lord has given them?
Why will you discourage the hearts of the Israelites from going over into the land that the Lord has given them?
J.B. Rotherham Emphasized Bible
Wherefore, then, should ye dissuade the heart of the sons of Israel, from passing over into the land which Yahweh hath given to them?
Wherefore, then, should ye dissuade the heart of the sons of Israel, from passing over into the land which Yahweh hath given to them?
Douay-Rheims Bible
Why do ye overturn the minds of the children of Israel, that they may not dare to pass into the place which the Lord hath given them?
Why do ye overturn the minds of the children of Israel, that they may not dare to pass into the place which the Lord hath given them?
Revised Standard Version
Why will you discourage the heart of the people of Israel from going over into the land which the LORD has given them?
Why will you discourage the heart of the people of Israel from going over into the land which the LORD has given them?
New American Standard Bible (1995)
"Now why are you discouraging the sons of Israel from crossing over into the land which the LORD has given them?
"Now why are you discouraging the sons of Israel from crossing over into the land which the LORD has given them?
Contextual Overview
1 The tribes of Reuben and Gad had many cattle. These people looked at the land near Jazer and Gilead. They saw that this land was good for their cattle. 2 So the people from the tribes of Reuben and Gad came to Moses. They spoke to Moses, Eleazar the priest, and the leaders of the people. 3They said, "We, your servants, have many cattle. And the land that the Lord let the people of Israel capture is good land for cattle. This land includes the area around Ataroth, Dibon, Jazer, Nimrah, Heshbon, Elealeh, Sibmah, Nebo, and Beon. 5 If it pleases you, we would like this land to be given to us. Don't take us to the other side of the Jordan River." 6 Moses told the people from the tribes of Reuben and Gad, "Will you let your brothers go and fight while you settle here? 7 Why are you trying to discourage the Israelites? You will make them not want to cross the river and take the land that the Lord has given to them! 8 Your fathers did the same thing to me. In Kadesh Barnea I sent spies to look at the land. 9 These men went as far as Eshcol Valley. They saw the land, and they discouraged the Israelites. These men made the Israelites not want to go into the land that the Lord had given to them. 10 The Lord became very angry with the people. He made this promise: 11 ‘None of the people who came from Egypt and are 20 years old or older will be allowed to see this land. I made a promise to Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob. I promised to give this land to these people, but they did not really follow me.
Bible Verse Review
from Treasury of Scripure Knowledge
wherefore: Numbers 32:9, Numbers 21:4, Deuteronomy 1:28
discourage: Heb. break, Acts 21:13
Reciprocal: Nehemiah 6:11 - would go
Cross-References
Genesis 32:4
He told them, "Tell this to my master Esau: ‘Your servant Jacob says, I have lived with Laban all these years.
He told them, "Tell this to my master Esau: ‘Your servant Jacob says, I have lived with Laban all these years.
Genesis 32:5
I have many cattle, donkeys, flocks, and servants. Sir, I am sending you this message to ask you to accept us.'"
I have many cattle, donkeys, flocks, and servants. Sir, I am sending you this message to ask you to accept us.'"
Genesis 32:8
Jacob thought, "If Esau comes and destroys one group, the other group can run away and be saved."
Jacob thought, "If Esau comes and destroys one group, the other group can run away and be saved."
Genesis 32:10
You have been very kind to me. You did many good things for me. The first time I traveled across the Jordan River, I owned nothing—only my walking stick. But now I own enough things to have two full groups.
You have been very kind to me. You did many good things for me. The first time I traveled across the Jordan River, I owned nothing—only my walking stick. But now I own enough things to have two full groups.
Genesis 32:11
I ask you to please save me from my brother Esau. I am afraid that he will come and kill us all, even the mothers with the children.
I ask you to please save me from my brother Esau. I am afraid that he will come and kill us all, even the mothers with the children.
Genesis 35:3
We will leave here and go to Bethel. There I will build an altar to the God who has always helped me during times of trouble. He has been with me wherever I have gone."
We will leave here and go to Bethel. There I will build an altar to the God who has always helped me during times of trouble. He has been with me wherever I have gone."
Exodus 14:10
When the Israelites saw Pharaoh and his army coming toward them, they were very frightened and cried to the Lord for help.
When the Israelites saw Pharaoh and his army coming toward them, they were very frightened and cried to the Lord for help.
Psalms 31:13
I hear them whispering about me. They have turned against me and plan to kill me.
I hear them whispering about me. They have turned against me and plan to kill me.
Psalms 61:2
From a faraway land I call to you for help. I feel so weak and helpless! Carry me to a high rock where no one can reach me.
From a faraway land I call to you for help. I feel so weak and helpless! Carry me to a high rock where no one can reach me.
Psalms 107:6
Then they called to the Lord for help, and he saved them from their troubles.
Then they called to the Lord for help, and he saved them from their troubles.
Gill's Notes on the Bible
Wherefore discourage ye the heart of the children of Israel.... Which he suggests it would, should they settle on that side Jordan, since they would lose the assistance of two of their tribes, even two thirds of one of their standards in fighting with their enemies and subduing their land; and besides it might be thought that this request of theirs not only proceeded from selfish views and a love of ease, which might set a bad example to others, but carried in it a distrust of ever being able to enter into, at least to conquer and possess, the land of Canaan, and so might have a tendency to discourage their brethren:
from going over into the land, which the Lord hath given them? despairing of ever enjoying it, and so laying aside all thoughts of it, and not caring to make any attempt to get possession of it.
