Numbers 14:5 cpdv — And when Moses and Aaron heard this, they fell prone on the ground in the sight of the multitude of the sons of Israel.

Catholic Public Domain Version

"And when Moses and Aaron heard this, they fell prone on the ground in the sight of the multitude of the sons of Israel. "

— Numbers 14:5, Catholic Public Domain Version

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Numbers 14 — Context

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And all the sons of Israel were murmuring against Moses and Aaron, saying:

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“If only we had died in Egypt,” and, “If only we would perish in this vast wilderness,” and, “May the Lord not lead us into this land, lest we fall by the sword, and our wives, as well as our children, be led away as captives. Is it not better to return to Egypt?”

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And they said to one another, “Let us appoint our leader, and so return to Egypt.”

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And when Moses and Aaron heard this, they fell prone on the ground in the sight of the multitude of the sons of Israel.

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Yet truly, Joshua the son of Nun, and Caleb the son of Jephunneh, who themselves had also viewed the land, tore their garments,

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and they said to the entire multitude of the sons of Israel: “The land that we circled through is very good.

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If the Lord will be gracious to us, he will lead us into it, and he will give us the land flowing with milk and honey.

Numbers 14:5 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Numbers 14:5 say?
Numbers 14:5 in the Catholic Public Domain Version reads: “And when Moses and Aaron heard this, they fell prone on the ground in the sight of the multitude of the sons of Israel. ”
Where is Numbers 14:5 in the Bible?
Numbers 14:5 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Numbers, chapter 14, verse 5.
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 14:5.
What translation should I read Numbers 14:5 in?
Numbers 14:5 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 14:5?
Numbers 14:5 reads (CPDV): “And when Moses and Aaron heard this, they fell prone on the ground in the sight of the multitude of the sons of Israel. ” 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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