Numbers 14:23 kjv — Surely they shall not see the land which I sware unto their fathers, neither shall any of them that provoked me see it:

King James Version

"Surely they shall not see the land which I sware unto their fathers, neither shall any of them that provoked me see it:"

— Numbers 14:23, King James Version

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Numbers 14 — Context

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And the Lord said, I have pardoned according to thy word:

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But as truly as I live, all the earth shall be filled with the glory of the Lord.

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Because all those men which have seen my glory, and my miracles, which I did in Egypt and in the wilderness, and have tempted me now these ten times, and have not hearkened to my voice;

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Surely they shall not see the land which I sware unto their fathers, neither shall any of them that provoked me see it:

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But my servant Caleb, because he had another spirit with him, and hath followed me fully, him will I bring into the land whereinto he went; and his seed shall possess it.

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(Now the Amalekites and the Canaanites dwelt in the valley.) To morrow turn you, and get you into the wilderness by the way of the Red sea.

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And the Lord spake unto Moses and unto Aaron, saying,

Numbers 14:23 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Numbers 14:23 say?
Numbers 14:23 in the King James Version reads: “Surely they shall not see the land which I sware unto their fathers, neither shall any of them that provoked me see it:”
Where is Numbers 14:23 in the Bible?
Numbers 14:23 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Numbers, chapter 14, verse 23.
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 14:23.
What translation should I read Numbers 14:23 in?
Numbers 14:23 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 14:23?
Numbers 14:23 reads (KJV): “Surely they shall not see the land which I sware unto their fathers, neither shall any of them that provoked me see it:” 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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