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Good News Translation
Numbers 32:7
How dare you try to discourage the people of Israel from crossing the Jordan into the land which the Lord has given 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?
Easy-to-Read Version
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!
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!
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?
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 a lot of livestock. When they saw how suitable the land of Jazer and Gilead was for cattle, 2 they went to Moses, Eleazar, and the other leaders of the community and said, 3"This region which the Lord has helped the Israelites occupy—the towns of Ataroth, Dibon, Jazer, Nimrah, Heshbon, Elealeh, Sibmah, Nebo, and Beon—is good land for livestock, and we have so much livestock. 5 Please give us this land as our property, and do not make us cross the Jordan River and settle there." 6 Moses replied, "Do you want to stay here while the other Israelites go to war? 7 How dare you try to discourage the people of Israel from crossing the Jordan into the land which the Lord has given them? 8 That is what your fathers did when I sent them from Kadesh Barnea to explore the land. 9 They went as far as Eshcol Valley and saw the land, but when they returned, they discouraged the people from entering the land which the Lord had given them. 10 The Lord became angry that day and made a promise: 11 ‘I swear that because they did not remain loyal to me, none of the men twenty years old or older who came out of Egypt will enter the land that I promised to Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob.'
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 instructed them to say: "I, Jacob, your obedient servant, report to my master Esau that I have been staying with Laban and that I have delayed my return until now.
He instructed them to say: "I, Jacob, your obedient servant, report to my master Esau that I have been staying with Laban and that I have delayed my return until now.
Genesis 32:5
I own cattle, donkeys, sheep, goats, and slaves. I am sending you word, sir, in the hope of gaining your favor."
I own cattle, donkeys, sheep, goats, and slaves. I am sending you word, sir, in the hope of gaining your favor."
Genesis 32:8
He thought, "If Esau comes and attacks the first group, the other may be able to escape."
He thought, "If Esau comes and attacks the first group, the other may be able to escape."
Genesis 32:10
I am not worth all the kindness and faithfulness that you have shown me, your servant. I crossed the Jordan with nothing but a walking stick, and now I have come back with these two groups.
I am not worth all the kindness and faithfulness that you have shown me, your servant. I crossed the Jordan with nothing but a walking stick, and now I have come back with these two groups.
Genesis 32:11
Save me, I pray, from my brother Esau. I am afraid—afraid that he is coming to attack us and destroy us all, even the women and children.
Save me, I pray, from my brother Esau. I am afraid—afraid that he is coming to attack us and destroy us all, even the women and children.
Genesis 35:3
We are going to leave here and go to Bethel, where I will build an altar to the God who helped me in the time of my trouble and who has been with me everywhere I have gone."
We are going to leave here and go to Bethel, where I will build an altar to the God who helped me in the time of my trouble and who has been with me everywhere I have gone."
Exodus 14:10
When the Israelites saw the king and his army marching against them, they were terrified and cried out to the Lord for help.
When the Israelites saw the king and his army marching against them, they were terrified and cried out to the Lord for help.
Psalms 31:13
I hear many enemies whispering; terror is all around me. They are making plans against me, plotting to kill me.
I hear many enemies whispering; terror is all around me. They are making plans against me, plotting to kill me.
Psalms 61:2
In despair and far from home I call to you! Take me to a safe refuge,
In despair and far from home I call to you! Take me to a safe refuge,
Psalms 107:6
Then in their trouble they called to the Lord , and he saved them from their distress.
Then in their trouble they called to the Lord , and he saved them from their distress.
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.
