Numbers 14:41 web — Moses said, "Why now do you disobey the commandment of Yahweh, since it shall not prosper?

World English Bible

"Moses said, "Why now do you disobey the commandment of Yahweh, since it shall not prosper?"

— Numbers 14:41, World English Bible

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Numbers 14 — Context

38

But Joshua the son of Nun, and Caleb the son of Jephunneh, remained alive of those men who went to spy out the land.

39

Moses told these words to all the children of Israel: and the people mourned greatly.

40

They rose up early in the morning, and went up to the top of the mountain, saying, "Behold, we are here, and will go up to the place which Yahweh has promised: for we have sinned."

41

Moses said, "Why now do you disobey the commandment of Yahweh, since it shall not prosper?

42

Don't go up, for Yahweh isn't among you; that you not be struck down before your enemies.

43

For there the Amalekite and the Canaanite are before you, and you shall fall by the sword: because you are turned back from following Yahweh, therefore Yahweh will not be with you."

44

But they presumed to go up to the top of the mountain: nevertheless the ark of the covenant of Yahweh, and Moses, didn't depart out of the camp.

Numbers 14:41 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Numbers 14:41 say?
Numbers 14:41 in the World English Bible reads: “Moses said, "Why now do you disobey the commandment of Yahweh, since it shall not prosper?”
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 (WEB): “Moses said, "Why now do you disobey the commandment of Yahweh, since it shall not prosper?” 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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