Numbers 14:41 net — But Moses said,“Why are you now transgressing the commandment of the LORD? It will not succeed!

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"But Moses said,“Why are you now transgressing the commandment of the LORD? It will not succeed!"

— Numbers 14:41, NET Bible

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Numbers 14 — Context

38

But Joshua son of Nun and Caleb son of Jephunneh, who were among the men who went to investigate the land, lived.

39

When Moses told these things to all the Israelites, the people mourned greatly.

40

And early in the morning they went up to the crest of the hill country, saying,“Here we are, and we will go up to the place that the LORD commanded, for we have sinned.”

41

But Moses said,“Why are you now transgressing the commandment of the LORD? It will not succeed!

42

Do not go up, for the LORD is not among you, and you will be defeated before your enemies.

43

For the Amalekites and the Canaanites are there before you, and you will fall by the sword. Because you have turned away from the LORD, the LORD will not be with you.”

44

But they dared to go up to the crest of the hill, although neither the ark of the covenant of the LORD nor Moses departed from the camp.

Numbers 14:41 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Numbers 14:41 say?
Numbers 14:41 in the NET Bible reads: “But Moses said,“Why are you now transgressing the commandment of the LORD? It will not succeed!”
Where is Numbers 14:41 in the Bible?
Numbers 14:41 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Numbers, chapter 14, verse 41.
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 14:41.
What translation should I read Numbers 14:41 in?
Numbers 14:41 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 14:41?
Numbers 14:41 reads (NET): “But Moses said,“Why are you now transgressing the commandment of the LORD? It will not succeed!” 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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