Numbers 34:3 asv — then your south quarter shall be from the wilderness of Zin along by the side of Edom, and your south border shall be f…

American Standard Version

"then your south quarter shall be from the wilderness of Zin along by the side of Edom, and your south border shall be from the end of the Salt Sea eastward; "

— Numbers 34:3, American Standard Version

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Numbers 34 — Context

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And Jehovah spake unto Moses, saying,

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Command the children of Israel, and say unto them, When ye come into the land of Canaan (this is the land that shall fall unto you for an inheritance, even the land of Canaan according to the borders thereof),

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then your south quarter shall be from the wilderness of Zin along by the side of Edom, and your south border shall be from the end of the Salt Sea eastward;

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and your border shall turn about southward of the ascent of Akrabbim, and pass along to Zin; and the goings out thereof shall be southward of Kadesh-barnea; and it shall go forth to Hazar-addar, and pass along to Azmon;

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and the border shall turn about from Azmon unto the brook of Egypt, and the goings out thereof shall be at the sea.

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And for the western border, ye shall have the great sea and the borderthereof: this shall be your west border.

Numbers 34:3 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Numbers 34:3 say?
Numbers 34:3 in the American Standard Version reads: “then your south quarter shall be from the wilderness of Zin along by the side of Edom, and your south border shall be from the end of the Salt Sea eastward; ”
Where is Numbers 34:3 in the Bible?
Numbers 34:3 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Numbers, chapter 34, verse 3.
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 34:3.
What translation should I read Numbers 34:3 in?
Numbers 34:3 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 34:3?
Numbers 34:3 reads (ASV): “then your south quarter shall be from the wilderness of Zin along by the side of Edom, and your south border shall be from the end of the Salt Sea eastward; ” 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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