Numbers 11:3 nasb — So the name of that place was called Taberah, because the fire of the LORD burned among them.

NASB

"So the name of that place was called Taberah, because the fire of the LORD burned among them."

— Numbers 11:3, NASB

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Numbers 11 — Context

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Now the people became like those who complain of adversity in the hearing of the LORD; and when the LORD heard it, His anger was kindled, and the fire of the LORD burned among them and consumed some of the outskirts of the camp.

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The people therefore cried out to Moses, and Moses prayed to the LORD and the fire died out.

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So the name of that place was called Taberah, because the fire of the LORD burned among them.

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The rabble who were among them had greedy desires; and also the sons of Israel wept again and said, "Who will give us meat to eat?

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"We remember the fish which we used to eat free in Egypt, the cucumbers and the melons and the leeks and the onions and the garlic,

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but now our appetite is gone. There is nothing at all to look at except this manna."

Numbers 11:3 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Numbers 11:3 say?
Numbers 11:3 in the NASB reads: “So the name of that place was called Taberah, because the fire of the LORD burned among them.”
Where is Numbers 11:3 in the Bible?
Numbers 11:3 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Numbers, chapter 11, verse 3.
Who wrote Numbers?
Numbers is traditionally attributed to Moses (traditional). It was written c. 1446–1406 BC.
What is the book of Numbers about?
Numbers records Israel's forty years of wilderness wandering — two censuses (hence the name), rebellions, the failure at Kadesh-Barnea, and the slow journey to the plains of Moab. It is a sober portrait of human unbelief and God's patient faithfulness across a generation.
What are the major themes of Numbers?
Numbers explores themes including Wilderness, Faithfulness, Rebellion, Guidance, Provision. These themes shape the meaning and context of Numbers 11:3.
What translation should I read Numbers 11:3 in?
Numbers 11:3 is available on GodsGoodBook in the King James Version (KJV), American Standard Version (ASV), World English Bible (WEB), NET Bible, Young's Literal Translation, Darby Bible, Douay-Rheims Bible, and the Bible in Basic English. Each translation reflects different translation philosophies — use the translation picker on this page to compare them, or browse our full translations directory.
How can I memorize Numbers 11:3?
Numbers 11:3 reads (NASB): “So the name of that place was called Taberah, because the fire of the LORD burned among them.” Read it aloud, break it into short phrases, repeat each phrase three times before adding the next, then put the phrases together. Reading it in multiple translations (above) often helps the meaning settle.
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