Numbers 14:40 akjv — And they rose up early in the morning, and got them up into the top of the mountain, saying, See, we be here, and will…

American King James Version

"And they rose up early in the morning, and got them up into the top of the mountain, saying, See, we be here, and will go up to the place which the LORD has promised: for we have sinned. "

— Numbers 14:40, American King James Version

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Numbers 14 — Context

37

Even those men that did bring up the evil report on the land, died by the plague before the LORD.

38

But Joshua the son of Nun, and Caleb the son of Jephunneh, which were of the men that went to search the land, lived still.

39

And Moses told these sayings to all the children of Israel: and the people mourned greatly. ¶

40

And they rose up early in the morning, and got them up into the top of the mountain, saying, See, we be here, and will go up to the place which the LORD has promised: for we have sinned.

41

And Moses said, Why now do you transgress the commandment of the LORD? but it shall not prosper.

42

Go not up, for the LORD is not among you; that you be not smitten before your enemies.

43

For the Amalekites and the Canaanites are there before you, and you shall fall by the sword: because you are turned away from the LORD, therefore the LORD will not be with you.

Numbers 14:40 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Numbers 14:40 say?
Numbers 14:40 in the American King James Version reads: “And they rose up early in the morning, and got them up into the top of the mountain, saying, See, we be here, and will go up to the place which the LORD has promised: for we have sinned. ”
Where is Numbers 14:40 in the Bible?
Numbers 14:40 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Numbers, chapter 14, verse 40.
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 14:40.
What translation should I read Numbers 14:40 in?
Numbers 14:40 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 14:40?
Numbers 14:40 reads (AKJV): “And they rose up early in the morning, and got them up into the top of the mountain, saying, See, we be here, and will go up to the place which the LORD has promised: for we have sinned. ” 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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