Numbers 33:53 net — You must dispossess the inhabitants of the land and live in it, for I have given you the land to possess it.

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"You must dispossess the inhabitants of the land and live in it, for I have given you the land to possess it."

— Numbers 33:53, NET Bible

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Numbers 33 — Context

50

At the Border of Canaan The LORD spoke to Moses in the rift valley plains of Moab along the Jordan, across from Jericho. He said:

51

“Speak to the Israelites and tell them,‘When you have crossed the Jordan into the land of Canaan,

52

you must drive out all the inhabitants of the land before you. Destroy all their carved images, all their molten images, and demolish their high places.

53

You must dispossess the inhabitants of the land and live in it, for I have given you the land to possess it.

54

You must divide the land by lot for an inheritance among your families. To a larger group you must give a larger inheritance, and to a smaller group you must give a smaller inheritance. Everyone’s inheritance must be in the place where his lot falls. You must inherit according to your ancestral tribes.

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But if you do not drive out the inhabitants of the land before you, then those whom you allow to remain will be irritants in your eyes and thorns in your side, and will cause you trouble in the land where you will be living.

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And what I intended 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 NET Bible reads: “You must dispossess the inhabitants of the land and live in it, for I have given you the land to possess it.”
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 (NET): “You must dispossess the inhabitants of the land and live in it, for I have given you the land to possess it.” 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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