Numbers 34:5 akjv — And the border shall fetch a compass from Azmon to the river of Egypt, and the goings out of it shall be at the sea.

American King James Version

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

— Numbers 34:5, American King James Version

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Numbers 34 — Context

2

Command the children of Israel, and say to them, When you come into the land of Canaan; (this is the land that shall fall to 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 Kadeshbarnea, and shall go on to Hazaraddar, and pass on to Azmon:

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And the border shall fetch a compass from Azmon to 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, you shall even have the great sea for a border: this shall be your west border.

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And this shall be your north border: from the great sea you shall point out for you mount Hor:

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From mount Hor you shall point out your border to the entrance of Hamath; and the goings forth of the border shall be to Zedad: ¶

Numbers 34:5 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Numbers 34:5 say?
Numbers 34:5 in the American King James Version reads: “And the border shall fetch a compass from Azmon to the river of Egypt, and the goings out of it shall be at the sea. ”
Where is Numbers 34:5 in the Bible?
Numbers 34:5 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Numbers, chapter 34, 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 34:5.
What translation should I read Numbers 34:5 in?
Numbers 34:5 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 34:5?
Numbers 34:5 reads (AKJV): “And the border shall fetch a compass from Azmon to the river of Egypt, and the goings out of it shall be at the sea. ” 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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