Numbers 33:53 cpdv — cleansing the land and living in it. For I have given it you as a possession,

Catholic Public Domain Version

"cleansing the land and living in it. For I have given it you as a possession, "

— Numbers 33:53, Catholic Public Domain Version

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Numbers 33 — Context

50

where the Lord said to Moses:

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“Instruct the sons of Israel, and say to them: When you will have crossed over the Jordan, entering into the land of Canaan,

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destroy all the inhabitants of that land. Break their monuments, and shatter their statues, and lay waste to every exalted thing,

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cleansing the land and living in it. For I have given it you as a possession,

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which you shall divide among you by lot. To the greater number you shall give more, and to the lesser number, less. To each one, just as the lot shall fall, so shall the inheritance be distributed. The possession shall be divided by the tribes and families.

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But if you are not willing to put to death the inhabitants of the land, those who remain shall be to you like spikes in your eyes and lances in your sides, and they shall be adversaries to you in the land of your habitation.

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And whatever I had decided to do to them, I will do to you.”

Numbers 33:53 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Numbers 33:53 say?
Numbers 33:53 in the Catholic Public Domain Version reads: “cleansing the land and living in it. For I have given it you as a possession, ”
Where is Numbers 33:53 in the Bible?
Numbers 33:53 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Numbers, chapter 33, verse 53.
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 33:53.
What translation should I read Numbers 33:53 in?
Numbers 33:53 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 33:53?
Numbers 33:53 reads (CPDV): “cleansing the land and living in it. For I have given it you as a possession, ” 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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