Numbers 34:3 kjva — Then your south quarter shall be from the wilderness of Zin along by the coast of Edom, and your south border shall be…

King James Version with Apocrypha

"Then your south quarter shall be from the wilderness of Zin along by the coast of Edom, and your south border shall be the outmost coast of the salt sea eastward:"

— Numbers 34:3, King James Version with Apocrypha

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Numbers 34 — Context

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And the Lord 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 with the coasts thereof:)

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Then your south quarter shall be from the wilderness of Zin along by the coast of Edom, and your south border shall be the outmost coast of the salt sea eastward:

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And your border shall turn from the south to the ascent of Akrabbim, and pass on to Zin: and the going forth thereof shall be from the south to Kadesh–barnea, and shall go on to Hazar–addar, and pass on to Azmon:

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And the border shall fetch a compass from Azmon unto the river of Egypt, and the goings out of it shall be at the sea.

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And as for the western border, ye shall even have the great sea for a border: 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 King James Version with Apocrypha reads: “Then your south quarter shall be from the wilderness of Zin along by the coast of Edom, and your south border shall be the outmost coast 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 (KJVA): “Then your south quarter shall be from the wilderness of Zin along by the coast of Edom, and your south border shall be the outmost coast 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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