Numbers 34:5 nasb — 'The border shall turn direction from Azmon to the brook of Egypt, and its termination shall be at the sea.

NASB

"'The border shall turn direction from Azmon to the brook of Egypt, and its termination shall be at the sea."

— Numbers 34:5, NASB

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Numbers 34 — Context

2

"Command the sons of Israel and say to them, 'When you enter the land of Canaan, this is the land that shall fall to you as an inheritance, even the land of Canaan according to its borders.

3

'Your southern sector shall extend from the wilderness of Zin along the side of Edom, and your southern border shall extend from the end of the Salt Sea eastward.

4

'Then your border shall turn direction from the south to the ascent of Akrabbim and continue to Zin, and its termination shall be to the south of Kadesh-barnea; and it shall reach Hazaraddar and continue to Azmon.

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'The border shall turn direction from Azmon to the brook of Egypt, and its termination shall be at the sea.

6

'As for the western border, you shall have the Great Sea, that is, its coastline; this shall be your west border.

7

'And this shall be your north border: you shall draw your border line from the Great Sea to Mount Hor.

8

'You shall draw a line from Mount Hor to the Lebo-hamath, and the termination of the border shall be at Zedad;

Numbers 34:5 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Numbers 34:5 say?
Numbers 34:5 in the NASB reads: “'The border shall turn direction from Azmon to the brook of Egypt, and its termination 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 (NASB): “'The border shall turn direction from Azmon to the brook of Egypt, and its termination 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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