Numbers 20:5 nasb — "Why have you made us come up from Egypt, to bring us in to this wretched place? It is not a place of grain or figs or…

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""Why have you made us come up from Egypt, to bring us in to this wretched place? It is not a place of grain or figs or vines or pomegranates, nor is there water to drink.""

— Numbers 20:5, NASB

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Numbers 20 — Context

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There was no water for the congregation, and they assembled themselves against Moses and Aaron.

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The people thus contended with Moses and spoke, saying, "If only we had perished when our brothers perished before the LORD!

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"Why then have you brought the LORD'S assembly into this wilderness, for us and our beasts to die here?

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"Why have you made us come up from Egypt, to bring us in to this wretched place? It is not a place of grain or figs or vines or pomegranates, nor is there water to drink."

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Then Moses and Aaron came in from the presence of the assembly to the doorway of the tent of meeting and fell on their faces. Then the glory of the LORD appeared to them;

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and the LORD spoke to Moses, saying,

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"Take the rod; and you and your brother Aaron assemble the congregation and speak to the rock before their eyes, that it may yield its water. You shall thus bring forth water for them out of the rock and let the congregation and their beasts drink."

Numbers 20:5 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Numbers 20:5 say?
Numbers 20:5 in the NASB reads: “"Why have you made us come up from Egypt, to bring us in to this wretched place? It is not a place of grain or figs or vines or pomegranates, nor is there water to drink."”
Where is Numbers 20:5 in the Bible?
Numbers 20:5 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Numbers, chapter 20, 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 20:5.
What translation should I read Numbers 20:5 in?
Numbers 20:5 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 20:5?
Numbers 20:5 reads (NASB): “"Why have you made us come up from Egypt, to bring us in to this wretched place? It is not a place of grain or figs or vines or pomegranates, nor is there water to drink."” 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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