Verse (Click for Chapter) New International Version “How long will this wicked community grumble against me? I have heard the complaints of these grumbling Israelites. New Living Translation “How long must I put up with this wicked community and its complaints about me? Yes, I have heard the complaints the Israelites are making against me. English Standard Version “How long shall this wicked congregation grumble against me? I have heard the grumblings of the people of Israel, which they grumble against me. Berean Standard Bible “How long will this wicked congregation grumble against Me? I have heard the complaints that the Israelites are making against Me. King James Bible How long shall I bear with this evil congregation, which murmur against me? I have heard the murmurings of the children of Israel, which they murmur against me. New King James Version “How long shall I bear with this evil congregation who complain against Me? I have heard the complaints which the children of Israel make against Me. New American Standard Bible “How long shall I put up with this evil congregation who are grumbling against Me? I have heard the complaints of the sons of Israel which they are voicing against Me. NASB 1995 “How long shall I bear with this evil congregation who are grumbling against Me? I have heard the complaints of the sons of Israel, which they are making against Me. NASB 1977 “How long shall I bear with this evil congregation who are grumbling against Me? I have heard the complaints of the sons of Israel, which they are making against Me. Legacy Standard Bible “How long shall I bear with this evil congregation who are grumbling against Me? I have heard the complaints of the sons of Israel, which they are making against Me. Amplified Bible “How long shall I put up with this evil congregation who murmur [in discontent] against Me? I have heard the complaints of the Israelites, which they are making against Me. Christian Standard Bible “How long must I endure this evil community that keeps complaining about me? I have heard the Israelites’ complaints that they make against me. Holman Christian Standard Bible How long must I endure this evil community that keeps complaining about Me? I have heard the Israelites’ complaints that they make against Me. American Standard Version How long shall I bear with this evil congregation, that murmur against me? I have heard the murmurings of the children of Israel, which they murmur against me. English Revised Version How long shall I bear with this evil congregation, which murmur against me? I have heard the murmurings of the children of Israel, which they murmur against me. GOD'S WORD® Translation "How long must I put up with this wicked community that keeps complaining about me? I've heard the complaints the Israelites are making about me. Good News Translation "How much longer are these wicked people going to complain against me? I have heard enough of these complaints! International Standard Version "How long will this wicked assembly keep complaining about me? I've heard the complaints of the Israelis that they've been murmuring against me. Majority Standard Bible ?How long will this wicked congregation grumble against Me? I have heard the complaints that the Israelites are making against Me. NET Bible "How long must I bear with this evil congregation that murmurs against me? I have heard the complaints of the Israelites that they murmured against me. New Heart English Bible "How long shall I bear with this evil congregation, that murmur against me? I have heard the murmurings of the children of Israel, which they murmur against me. Webster's Bible Translation How long shall I bear with this evil congregation, which murmur against me? I have heard the murmurings of the children of Israel, which they murmur against me. World English Bible “How long shall I bear with this evil congregation that complain against me? I have heard the complaints of the children of Israel, which they complain against me. Literal Translations Literal Standard Version“Until when [do I bear] with this evil congregation—they who are murmuring against Me? The murmurings of the sons of Israel, which they are murmuring against Me, I have heard; Young's Literal Translation 'Until when hath this evil company that which they are murmuring against Me? the murmurings of the sons of Israel, which they are murmuring against Me, I have heard; Smith's Literal Translation How long for this evil assembly, that they are murmuring against me? the murmurings of the sons of Israel which they are murmuring against me, I heard. Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims BibleHow long doth this wicked multitude murmur against me? I have heard the murmurings of the children of Israel. Catholic Public Domain Version “How long will this very wicked multitude murmur against me? I have heard the complaints of the sons of Israel. New American Bible How long will this wicked community grumble against me? I have heard the grumblings of the Israelites against me. New Revised Standard Version How long shall this wicked congregation complain against me? I have heard the complaints of the Israelites, which they complain against me. Translations from Aramaic Lamsa BibleHow long shall this wicked congregation murmur in my presence? I have heard the complaints of the children of Israel which they murmur in my presence. Peshitta Holy Bible Translated “How long is this evil assembly complaining before me? I have heard the complaining that the children of Israel were complaining before me. OT Translations JPS Tanakh 1917How long shall I bear with this evil congregation, that keep murmuring against Me? I have heard the murmurings of the children of Israel, which they keep murmuring against Me. Brenton Septuagint Translation How long shall I endure this wicked congregation? I have heard their murmurings against me, even the murmuring of the children of Israel, which they have murmured concerning you. Additional Translations ... Audio Bible Context God's Forgiveness and Judgment…26Then the LORD said to Moses and Aaron, 27“How long will this wicked congregation grumble against Me? I have heard the complaints that the Israelites are making against Me. 28So tell them: As surely as I live, declares the LORD, I will do to you exactly as I heard you say.… Cross References Exodus 16:12 “I have heard the grumbling of the Israelites. Tell them, ‘At twilight you will eat meat, and in the morning you will be filled with bread. Then you will know that I am the LORD your God.’” Deuteronomy 1:27 You grumbled in your tents and said, “Because the LORD hates us, He has brought us out of the land of Egypt to deliver us into the hand of the Amorites to be annihilated. Psalm 106:25 They grumbled in their tents and did not listen to the voice of the LORD. Hebrews 3:7-11 Therefore, as the Holy Spirit says: “Today, if you hear His voice, / do not harden your hearts, as you did in the rebellion, in the day of testing in the wilderness, / where your fathers tested and tried Me, and for forty years saw My works. ... 1 Corinthians 10:10 And do not complain, as some of them did, and were killed by the destroying angel. Exodus 17:3 But the people thirsted for water there, and they grumbled against Moses: “Why have you brought us out of Egypt—to make us and our children and livestock die of thirst?” Deuteronomy 9:23-24 And when the LORD sent you out from Kadesh-barnea, He said, “Go up and possess the land that I have given you.” But you rebelled against the command of the LORD your God. You neither believed Him nor obeyed Him. / You have been rebelling against the LORD since the day I came to know you. Psalm 95:8-11 do not harden your hearts as you did at Meribah, in the day at Massah in the wilderness, / where your fathers tested and tried Me, though they had seen My work. / For forty years I was angry with that generation, and I said, “They are a people whose hearts go astray, and they have not known My ways.” ... Hebrews 3:16-19 For who were the ones who heard and rebelled? Were they not all those Moses led out of Egypt? / And with whom was God angry for forty years? Was it not with those who sinned, whose bodies fell in the wilderness? / And to whom did He swear that they would never enter His rest? Was it not to those who disobeyed? ... Jude 1:16 These men are discontented grumblers, following after their own lusts; their mouths spew arrogance; they flatter others for their own advantage. Exodus 15:24 So the people grumbled against Moses, saying, “What are we to drink?” Deuteronomy 32:5 His people have acted corruptly toward Him; the blemish on them is not that of His children, but of a perverse and crooked generation. Matthew 17:17 “O unbelieving and perverse generation!” Jesus replied. “How long must I remain with you? How long must I put up with you? Bring the boy here to Me.” Mark 9:19 “O unbelieving generation!” Jesus replied. “How long must I remain with you? How long must I put up with you? Bring the boy to Me.” Luke 9:41 “O unbelieving and perverse generation!” Jesus replied. “How long must I remain with you and put up with you? Bring your son here.” Treasury of Scripture How long shall I bear with this evil congregation, which murmur against me? I have heard the murmurings of the children of Israel, which they murmur against me. how long Numbers 14:11 And the LORD said unto Moses, How long will this people provoke me? and how long will it be ere they believe me, for all the signs which I have shewed among them? Exodus 16:28 And the LORD said unto Moses, How long refuse ye to keep my commandments and my laws? Matthew 17:7 And Jesus came and touched them, and said, Arise, and be not afraid. I have heard Exodus 16:12 I have heard the murmurings of the children of Israel: speak unto them, saying, At even ye shall eat flesh, and in the morning ye shall be filled with bread; and ye shall know that I am the LORD your God. 1 Corinthians 10:10 Neither murmur ye, as some of them also murmured, and were destroyed of the destroyer. Jump to Previous Assembly Bear Children Community Company Complaints Congregation Ears Evil Heard Israel Israelites Wicked WordsJump to Next Assembly Bear Children Community Company Complaints Congregation Ears Evil Heard Israel Israelites Wicked WordsNumbers 14 1. The people murmur at the news6. Joshua and Caleb labor to still them 11. God threatens them 13. Moses intercedes with God, and obtains pardon 26. The Murmurers are debarred from entering into the land 36. The men who raised the evil report die by a plague 40. The people that would invade the land against the will of God are smitten How long will this wicked congregation grumble against Me? This phrase reflects God's frustration with the Israelites' persistent lack of faith and trust. The term "wicked congregation" highlights their collective rebellion and disobedience. This grumbling is not a new occurrence; it echoes previous complaints during their journey from Egypt (Exodus 16:2-3, Numbers 11:1). The Israelites' grumbling is a direct challenge to God's authority and provision, showing a lack of gratitude and faith. The rhetorical question "How long" indicates God's patience is being tested, reminiscent of His earlier patience in Exodus 34:6-7. The congregation's behavior is a pattern of unbelief that contrasts with the faith of figures like Caleb and Joshua, who trusted in God's promises (Numbers 14:6-9). I have heard the complaints that the Israelites are making against Me. Persons / Places / Events 1. The IsraelitesThe chosen people of God, who were delivered from slavery in Egypt and are now journeying through the wilderness towards the Promised Land. They are characterized by frequent complaints and lack of faith in God's promises. 2. Moses The leader of the Israelites, chosen by God to lead His people out of Egypt. He often intercedes on behalf of the Israelites when they rebel against God. 3. Aaron Moses' brother and the first high priest of Israel. He assists Moses in leading the people and performing priestly duties. 4. The Wilderness The setting for the Israelites' journey from Egypt to the Promised Land. It is a place of testing and revelation of the Israelites' faith and obedience to God. 5. God's Judgment The event where God expresses His displeasure with the Israelites' continuous grumbling and lack of faith, leading to consequences for their disobedience. Teaching Points The Danger of GrumblingGrumbling against God reflects a lack of faith and trust in His provision and plan. It is important to cultivate a heart of gratitude and trust, even in difficult circumstances. God Hears Our Complaints God is attentive to the words and attitudes of His people. We should be mindful of our speech and attitudes, ensuring they align with faith and reverence. Consequences of Disobedience Disobedience and lack of faith can lead to serious consequences. It is crucial to learn from the Israelites' example and strive for obedience and trust in God. Intercession and Leadership Moses' role as an intercessor highlights the importance of praying for others and seeking God's mercy on behalf of those who are struggling in their faith. Faith in God's Promises The Israelites' journey is a reminder to hold fast to God's promises, even when the path seems uncertain or challenging.(27) How long shall I bear with this evil congregation . . .?--Or, How long shall I pardon (or forgive), &c. The verb is not expressed in the Hebrew. It is probable that one of the verbs in Numbers 14:19, pardon or forgive, should be supplied.Verse 27. - How long shall I bear with this evil congregation, which murmur against me? Literally, "How long this evil congregation, that they murmur against me." Septuagint, ἕως τίνος τὴν συναγωγὴν τὴν πονηρὰν ταύτην; The verb is supplied from the sense. Parallel Commentaries ... Hebrew “How longעַד־ (‘aḏ-) Preposition Strong's 5704: As far as, even to, up to, until, while will this הַזֹּ֔את (haz·zōṯ) Article | Pronoun - feminine singular Strong's 2063: Hereby in it, likewise, the one other, same, she, so much, such deed, that, wicked הָֽרָעָה֙ (hā·rā·‘āh) Article | Adjective - feminine singular Strong's 7451: Bad, evil congregation לָעֵדָ֤ה (lā·‘ê·ḏāh) Preposition-l, Article | Noun - feminine singular Strong's 5712: A stated assemblage grumble מַלִּינִ֖ים (mal·lî·nîm) Verb - Hifil - Participle - masculine plural Strong's 3885: To stop, to stay permanently, to be obstinate against עָלָ֑י (‘ā·lāy) Preposition | first person common singular Strong's 5921: Above, over, upon, against Me? אֶת־ (’eṯ-) Direct object marker Strong's 853: Untranslatable mark of the accusative case I have heard שָׁמָֽעְתִּי׃ (šā·mā·‘ə·tî) Verb - Qal - Perfect - first person common singular Strong's 8085: To hear intelligently the complaints תְּלֻנּ֞וֹת (tə·lun·nō·wṯ) Noun - feminine plural construct Strong's 8519: Exalted, lofty that אֲשֶׁ֛ר (’ă·šer) Pronoun - relative Strong's 834: Who, which, what, that, when, where, how, because, in order that the Israelites בְּנֵ֣י (bə·nê) Noun - masculine plural construct Strong's 1121: A son {are making} against Me. עָלַ֖י (‘ā·lay) Preposition | first person common singular Strong's 5921: Above, over, upon, against Links Numbers 14:27 NIVNumbers 14:27 NLT Numbers 14:27 ESV Numbers 14:27 NASB Numbers 14:27 KJV Numbers 14:27 BibleApps.com Numbers 14:27 Biblia Paralela Numbers 14:27 Chinese Bible Numbers 14:27 French Bible Numbers 14:27 Catholic Bible OT Law: Numbers 14:27 How long shall I bear with this (Nu Num.) |
    |