Verse (Click for Chapter) New International Version Sell us food to eat and water to drink for their price in silver. Only let us pass through on foot— New Living Translation Sell us food to eat and water to drink, and we will pay for it. All we want is permission to pass through your land. English Standard Version You shall sell me food for money, that I may eat, and give me water for money, that I may drink. Only let me pass through on foot, Berean Standard Bible You can sell us food to eat and water to drink in exchange for silver. Only let us pass through on foot, King James Bible Thou shalt sell me meat for money, that I may eat; and give me water for money, that I may drink: only I will pass through on my feet; New King James Version You shall sell me food for money, that I may eat, and give me water for money, that I may drink; only let me pass through on foot, New American Standard Bible You will sell me food for money so that I may eat, and give me water for money so that I may drink, only let me pass through on foot, NASB 1995 ‘You will sell me food for money so that I may eat, and give me water for money so that I may drink, only let me pass through on foot, NASB 1977 ‘You will sell me food for money so that I may eat, and give me water for money so that I may drink, only let me pass through on foot, Legacy Standard Bible You will sell me food for money so that I may eat, and give me water for money so that I may drink; only let me pass through on foot, Amplified Bible You will sell me food for money so that I [along with my people] will eat, and you will give me water for money so that I [along with my people] will drink; only let me [and my people] travel through [the land] on foot, Christian Standard Bible You can sell us food in exchange for silver so we may eat, and give us water for silver so we may drink. Only let us travel through on foot, Holman Christian Standard Bible You can sell us food in exchange for silver so we may eat, and give us water for silver so we may drink. Only let us travel through on foot, American Standard Version Thou shalt sell me food for money, that I may eat; and give me water for money, that I may drink: only let me pass through on my feet; English Revised Version Thou shalt sell me food for money, that I may eat; and give me water for money, that I may drink: only let me pass through on my feet; GOD'S WORD® Translation We'll pay you in silver for the food we eat and the water we drink. Please let us go through, Good News Translation We will pay for the food we eat and the water we drink. All we want to do is to pass through your country, International Standard Version Sell me food for cash, so I can eat and give me water for cash, so I can drink. Just let me pass through on foot, NET Bible Sell me food for cash so that I can eat and sell me water to drink. Just allow me to go through on foot, New Heart English Bible You shall sell me food for money, that I may eat; and give me water for money, that I may drink: only let me pass through on my feet, Webster's Bible Translation Thou shalt sell me food for money, that I may eat; and give me water for money, that I may drink: only I will pass through on my feet; Majority Text Translations Majority Standard BibleYou can sell us food to eat and water to drink in exchange for silver. Only let us pass through on foot, World English Bible You shall sell me food for money, that I may eat; and give me water for money, that I may drink. Just let me pass through on my feet, Literal Translations Literal Standard VersionYou sell me food for money, and I have eaten; and you give to me water for money, and I have drunk; only, let me pass over on my feet, Young's Literal Translation food for money thou dost sell me, and I have eaten; and water for money thou dost give to me, and I have drunk; only, let me pass over on my feet, -- Smith's Literal Translation Thou shalt sell me food for silver, and I ate; and thou shalt give to me water for silver, and I drank: only I will pass through on my feet; Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims BibleSell us meat for money, that we may eat: give us water for money and so we will drink. We only ask that thou wilt let us pass through, Catholic Public Domain Version Sell us food for a price, so that we may eat. Provide us with water for money, and so we will drink. We only ask that you allow us to pass through, New American Bible The food I eat you will sell me for money, and the water I drink, you will give me for money. Only let me march through, New Revised Standard Version You shall sell me food for money, so that I may eat, and supply me water for money, so that I may drink. Only allow me to pass through on foot— Translations from Aramaic Lamsa BibleYou shall sell me grain for money, that I may eat; and sell me water for money, that I may drink; only let me pass through on foot; Peshitta Holy Bible Translated Sell produce to us for silver and let us eat, and sell water to us for silver, and we will drink, only let us pass on our feet; OT Translations JPS Tanakh 1917Thou shalt sell me food for money, that I may eat; and give me water for money, that I may drink; only let me pass through on my feet; Brenton Septuagint Translation Thou shalt give me food for money, and I will eat; and thou shalt give me water for money, and I will drink; I will only go through on my feet: Additional Translations ... Audio Bible Context King Sihon Defeated…27“Let us pass through your land; we will stay on the main road. We will not turn to the right or to the left. 28You can sell us food to eat and water to drink in exchange for silver. Only let us pass through on foot, 29just as the descendants of Esau who live in Seir and the Moabites who live in Ar did for us, until we cross the Jordan into the land that the LORD our God is giving us.”… Cross References Numbers 20:19 “We will stay on the main road,” the Israelites replied, “and if we or our herds drink your water, we will pay for it. There will be no problem; only let us pass through on foot.” Deuteronomy 2:6 You are to pay them in silver for the food you eat and the water you drink.’” Judges 11:17-18 Then Israel sent messengers to the king of Edom, saying, ‘Please let us pass through your land,’ but the king of Edom would not listen. They also sent messengers to the king of Moab, but he would not consent. So Israel stayed in Kadesh. / Then Israel traveled through the wilderness and bypassed the lands of Edom and Moab. They came to the east side of the land of Moab and camped on the other side of the Arnon. But they did not enter the territory of Moab, since the Arnon was its border. Isaiah 23:3 On the great waters came the grain of Shihor; the harvest of the Nile was the revenue of Tyre; she was the merchant of the nations. Ezekiel 27:17 Judah and the land of Israel traded with you; they exchanged wheat from Minnith, cakes and honey, oil and balm for your merchandise. 1 Kings 5:9 My servants will haul the logs from Lebanon to the Sea, and I will float them as rafts by sea to the place you specify. There I will separate the logs, and you can take them away. And in exchange, you can meet my needs by providing my household with food.” 2 Chronicles 2:16 We will cut logs from Lebanon, as many as you need, and we will float them to you as rafts by sea down to Joppa. Then you can take them up to Jerusalem.” Nehemiah 9:15 In their hunger You gave them bread from heaven; in their thirst You brought them water from the rock. You told them to go in and possess the land that You had sworn to give them. Psalm 78:15-16 He split the rocks in the wilderness and gave them drink as abundant as the seas. / He brought streams from the stone and made water flow down like rivers. Psalm 105:41 He opened a rock, and water gushed out; it flowed like a river in the desert. Matthew 10:10 Take no bag for the road, or second tunic, or sandals, or staff; for the worker is worthy of his provisions. Luke 9:3 “Take nothing for the journey,” He told them, “no staff, no bag, no bread, no money, no second tunic. Luke 10:7 Stay at the same house, eating and drinking whatever you are offered. For the worker is worthy of his wages. Do not move around from house to house. John 4:7-10 When a Samaritan woman came to draw water, Jesus said to her, “Give Me a drink.” / (His disciples had gone into the town to buy food.) / “You are a Jew,” said the woman. “How can You ask for a drink from me, a Samaritan woman?” (For Jews do not associate with Samaritans.) ... John 7:37-38 On the last and greatest day of the feast, Jesus stood up and called out in a loud voice, “If anyone is thirsty, let him come to Me and drink. / Whoever believes in Me, as the Scripture has said: ‘Streams of living water will flow from within him.’” Treasury of Scripture You shall sell me meat for money, that I may eat; and give me water for money, that I may drink: only I will pass through on my feet; only I will pass Numbers 20:19 And the children of Israel said unto him, We will go by the high way: and if I and my cattle drink of thy water, then I will pay for it: I will only, without doing any thing else, go through on my feet. Jump to Previous Drink Drinking Eat Eaten Meat Money Needs Price Silver WaterJump to Next Drink Drinking Eat Eaten Meat Money Needs Price Silver WaterDeuteronomy 2 1. The story is continued, that they were not to meddle with the Edomites9. nor with the Moabites 16. nor with the Ammonites 24. but Sihon the Amorite was subdued by them You can sell us food to eat This phrase reflects the Israelites' request for basic sustenance during their journey. It highlights their dependence on the hospitality of the nations they encountered. In the ancient Near East, providing food to travelers was a common practice, often seen as a duty of hospitality. The Israelites' willingness to purchase food rather than take it by force demonstrates their desire to maintain peaceful relations with the surrounding nations. This request also underscores the importance of community and mutual support, as seen in other biblical passages like Genesis 18:1-8, where Abraham provides for his visitors. and water to drink in exchange for silver Only let us pass through on foot Persons / Places / Events 1. IsraelitesThe people of God, led by Moses, who are journeying through the wilderness towards the Promised Land. 2. Edomites The descendants of Esau, living in the region of Edom, whom the Israelites are requesting passage from. 3. Moses The leader of the Israelites, who is negotiating with the Edomites for safe passage. 4. Wilderness Journey The period of 40 years when the Israelites wandered in the desert before entering the Promised Land. 5. Promised Land The land of Canaan, promised by God to the descendants of Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob. Teaching Points Principle of Fair ExchangeThe Israelites' offer to buy food and water reflects a principle of fairness and respect for others' resources. In our interactions, we should strive for fairness and mutual respect. Peaceful Negotiation The request to pass through Edom peacefully teaches us the importance of seeking peaceful resolutions in conflicts and negotiations. Trust in God's Provision Despite the challenges, the Israelites trusted in God's provision. We are reminded to trust God to provide for our needs, even when circumstances seem difficult. Respect for Others' Boundaries The Israelites respected the Edomites' land and sought permission to pass through. We should respect others' boundaries and seek consent in our interactions. Faith in God's Promises The journey towards the Promised Land symbolizes faith in God's promises. We are encouraged to hold onto God's promises, even when the journey is long and challenging. Lists and Questions Top 10 Lessons from Deuteronomy 2Numbers 28:5 requires grain offerings; where did the Israelites reliably source and store large quantities of flour in the wilderness? Exodus 25:2 - How could a nomadic people realistically possess or acquire so much gold and other precious materials in the wilderness? In 2 Chronicles 31:20-21, is there any evidence outside the Bible indicating that Hezekiah's reforms led to the widespread prosperity and divine favor claimed in this passage? How can we reconcile Nehemiah 13:1-3 banning Ammonites and Moabites from the assembly with earlier passages showing Ruth, a Moabite, fully accepted among God's people? Parallel Commentaries ... Hebrew You can sellתַּשְׁבִּרֵ֙נִי֙ (taš·bi·rê·nî) Verb - Hifil - Imperfect - second person masculine singular | first person common singular Strong's 7666: To deal in grain us food אֹ֣כֶל (’ō·ḵel) Noun - masculine singular Strong's 400: Food to eat וְאָכַ֔לְתִּי (wə·’ā·ḵal·tî) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Conjunctive perfect - first person common singular Strong's 398: To eat [and] תִּתֶּן־ (tit·ten-) Verb - Qal - Imperfect - second person masculine singular Strong's 5414: To give, put, set water וּמַ֛יִם (ū·ma·yim) Conjunctive waw | Noun - masculine plural Strong's 4325: Water, juice, urine, semen to drink וְשָׁתִ֑יתִי (wə·šā·ṯî·ṯî) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Conjunctive perfect - first person common singular Strong's 8354: To imbibe in exchange for silver. בַּכֶּ֥סֶף (bak·ke·sep̄) Preposition-b, Article | Noun - masculine singular Strong's 3701: Silver, money Only רַ֖ק (raq) Adverb Strong's 7535: But, even, except, howbeit howsoever, at the least, nevertheless let us pass through אֶעְבְּרָ֥ה (’e‘·bə·rāh) Verb - Qal - Imperfect Cohortative - first person common singular Strong's 5674: To pass over, through, or by, pass on on foot, בְרַגְלָֽי׃ (ḇə·raḡ·lāy) Preposition-b | Noun - fdc | first person common singular Strong's 7272: A foot, a step, the pudenda Links Deuteronomy 2:28 NIVDeuteronomy 2:28 NLT Deuteronomy 2:28 ESV Deuteronomy 2:28 NASB Deuteronomy 2:28 KJV Deuteronomy 2:28 BibleApps.com Deuteronomy 2:28 Biblia Paralela Deuteronomy 2:28 Chinese Bible Deuteronomy 2:28 French Bible Deuteronomy 2:28 Catholic Bible OT Law: Deuteronomy 2:28 You shall sell me food for money (Deut. 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