Numbers 13:20 akjv — And what the land is, whether it be fat or lean, whether there be wood therein, or not. And be you of good courage, and…

American King James Version

"And what the land is, whether it be fat or lean, whether there be wood therein, or not. And be you of good courage, and bring of the fruit of the land. Now the time was the time of the first ripe grapes. ¶ "

— Numbers 13:20, American King James Version

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Numbers 13 — Context

17

And Moses sent them to spy out the land of Canaan, and said to them, Get you up this way southward, and go up into the mountain:

18

And see the land, what it is, and the people that dwells therein, whether they be strong or weak, few or many;

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And what the land is that they dwell in, whether it be good or bad; and what cities they be that they dwell in, whether in tents, or in strong holds;

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And what the land is, whether it be fat or lean, whether there be wood therein, or not. And be you of good courage, and bring of the fruit of the land. Now the time was the time of the first ripe grapes. ¶

21

So they went up, and searched the land from the wilderness of Zin to Rehob, as men come to Hamath.

22

And they ascended by the south, and came to Hebron; where Ahiman, Sheshai, and Talmai, the children of Anak, were. (Now Hebron was built seven years before Zoan in Egypt.)

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And they came to the brook of Eshcol, and cut down from there a branch with one cluster of grapes, and they bore it between two on a staff; and they brought of the pomegranates, and of the figs.

Numbers 13:20 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Numbers 13:20 say?
Numbers 13:20 in the American King James Version reads: “And what the land is, whether it be fat or lean, whether there be wood therein, or not. And be you of good courage, and bring of the fruit of the land. Now the time was the time of the first ripe grapes. ¶ ”
Where is Numbers 13:20 in the Bible?
Numbers 13:20 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Numbers, chapter 13, verse 20.
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 13:20.
What translation should I read Numbers 13:20 in?
Numbers 13:20 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 13:20?
Numbers 13:20 reads (AKJV): “And what the land is, whether it be fat or lean, whether there be wood therein, or not. And be you of good courage, and bring of the fruit of the land. Now the time was the time of the first ripe grapes. ¶ ” 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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