Numbers 33:50
New International Version
On the plains of Moab by the Jordan across from Jericho the LORD said to Moses,

New Living Translation
While they were camped near the Jordan River on the plains of Moab opposite Jericho, the LORD said to Moses,

English Standard Version
And the LORD spoke to Moses in the plains of Moab by the Jordan at Jericho, saying,

Berean Standard Bible
On the plains of Moab by the Jordan across from Jericho, the LORD said to Moses,

King James Bible
And the LORD spake unto Moses in the plains of Moab by Jordan near Jericho, saying,

New King James Version
Now the LORD spoke to Moses in the plains of Moab by the Jordan, across from Jericho, saying,

New American Standard Bible
Then the LORD spoke to Moses in the plains of Moab by the Jordan opposite Jericho, saying,

NASB 1995
Then the LORD spoke to Moses in the plains of Moab by the Jordan opposite Jericho, saying,

NASB 1977
Then the LORD spoke to Moses in the plains of Moab by the Jordan opposite Jericho, saying,

Legacy Standard Bible
Then Yahweh spoke to Moses in the plains of Moab by the Jordan opposite Jericho, saying,

Amplified Bible
Then the LORD spoke to Moses in the plains of Moab by the Jordan across from Jericho, saying,

Christian Standard Bible
The LORD spoke to Moses in the plains of Moab by the Jordan across from Jericho,

Holman Christian Standard Bible
The LORD spoke to Moses in the plains of Moab by the Jordan across from Jericho, “

American Standard Version
And Jehovah spake unto Moses in the plains of Moab by the Jordan at Jericho, saying,

Contemporary English Version
While Israel was camped in the lowlands of Moab across the Jordan River from Jericho, the LORD told Moses

English Revised Version
And the LORD spake unto Moses in the plains of Moab by the Jordan at Jericho, saying,

GOD'S WORD® Translation
The LORD said to Moses on the plains of Moab near the Jordan River across from Jericho,

Good News Translation
There in the plains of Moab across the Jordan from Jericho the LORD gave Moses

International Standard Version
Then the LORD told Moses in the plains of Moab by the Jordan River, across from Jericho,

Majority Standard Bible
On the plains of Moab by the Jordan across from Jericho, the LORD said to Moses,

NET Bible
The LORD spoke to Moses in the plains of Moab by the Jordan, across from Jericho. He said:

New Heart English Bible
The LORD spoke to Moses in the plains of Moab by the Jordan at Jericho, saying,

Webster's Bible Translation
And the LORD spoke to Moses in the plains of Moab by Jordan near Jericho, saying,

World English Bible
Yahweh spoke to Moses in the plains of Moab by the Jordan at Jericho, saying,
Literal Translations
Literal Standard Version
And YHWH speaks to Moses in the plains of Moab by the Jordan, [near] Jericho, saying,

Young's Literal Translation
And Jehovah speaketh unto Moses, in the plains of Moab, by Jordan, near Jericho, saying,

Smith's Literal Translation
And Jehovah will speak to Moses in the desert of Moab, by Jordan of Jericho, saying,
Catholic Translations
Douay-Rheims Bible
Where the Lord said to Moses:

Catholic Public Domain Version
where the Lord said to Moses:

New American Bible
The LORD spoke to Moses on the plains of Moab by the Jordan opposite Jericho:

New Revised Standard Version
In the plains of Moab by the Jordan at Jericho, the LORD spoke to Moses, saying:
Translations from Aramaic
Lamsa Bible
And the LORD said to Moses in the plains of Moab by the Jordan near Jericho,

Peshitta Holy Bible Translated
And LORD JEHOVAH said to Moshe in the plain of Moab that is by the Jordan of Yerikho:
OT Translations
JPS Tanakh 1917
And the LORD spoke unto Moses in the plains of Moab by the Jordan at Jericho, saying:

Brenton Septuagint Translation
And the Lord spoke to Moses at the west of Moab by Jordan at Jericho, saying,

Additional Translations ...
Audio Bible



Context
Instructions for Occupying Canaan
50On the plains of Moab by the Jordan across from Jericho, the LORD said to Moses, 51“Speak to the Israelites and tell them: When you cross the Jordan into the land of Canaan,…

Cross References
Joshua 13:1-7
Now Joshua was old and well along in years, and the LORD said to him, “You are old and well along in years, but very much of the land remains to be possessed. / This is the land that remains: All the territory of the Philistines and the Geshurites, / from the Shihor east of Egypt to the territory of Ekron on the north (considered to be Canaanite territory)—that of the five Philistine rulers of Gaza, Ashdod, Ashkelon, Gath, and Ekron, as well as that of the Avvites; ...

Deuteronomy 7:1-2
When the LORD your God brings you into the land that you are entering to possess, and He drives out before you many nations—the Hittites, Girgashites, Amorites, Canaanites, Perizzites, Hivites, and Jebusites, seven nations larger and stronger than you— / and when the LORD your God has delivered them over to you to defeat them, then you must devote them to complete destruction. Make no treaty with them and show them no mercy.

Deuteronomy 9:1-5
Hear, O Israel: Today you are about to cross the Jordan to go in and dispossess nations greater and stronger than you, with large cities fortified to the heavens. / The people are strong and tall, the descendants of the Anakim. You know about them, and you have heard it said, “Who can stand up to the sons of Anak?” / But understand that today the LORD your God goes across ahead of you as a consuming fire; He will destroy them and subdue them before you. And you will drive them out and annihilate them swiftly, as the LORD has promised you. ...

Exodus 23:31-33
And I will establish your borders from the Red Sea to the Sea of the Philistines, and from the desert to the Euphrates. For I will deliver the inhabitants into your hand, and you will drive them out before you. / You shall make no covenant with them or with their gods. / They must not remain in your land, lest they cause you to sin against Me. For if you serve their gods, it will surely be a snare to you.”

Exodus 34:11-16
Observe what I command you this day. I will drive out before you the Amorites, Canaanites, Hittites, Perizzites, Hivites, and Jebusites. / Be careful not to make a treaty with the inhabitants of the land you are entering, lest they become a snare in your midst. / Rather, you must tear down their altars, smash their sacred stones, and chop down their Asherah poles. ...

Leviticus 20:22-24
You are therefore to keep all My statutes and ordinances, so that the land where I am bringing you to live will not vomit you out. / You must not follow the statutes of the nations I am driving out before you. Because they did all these things, I abhorred them. / But I have told you that you will inherit their land, since I will give it to you as an inheritance—a land flowing with milk and honey. I am the LORD your God, who has set you apart from the peoples.

Deuteronomy 12:29-31
When the LORD your God cuts off before you the nations you are entering to dispossess, and you drive them out and live in their land, / be careful not to be ensnared by their ways after they have been destroyed before you. Do not inquire about their gods, asking, “How do these nations serve their gods? I will do likewise.” / You must not worship the LORD your God in this way, because they practice for their gods every abomination which the LORD hates. They even burn their sons and daughters in the fire as sacrifices to their gods.

Deuteronomy 20:16-18
However, in the cities of the nations that the LORD your God is giving you as an inheritance, you must not leave alive anything that breathes. / For you must devote them to complete destruction—the Hittites, Amorites, Canaanites, Perizzites, Hivites, and Jebusites—as the LORD your God has commanded you, / so that they cannot teach you to do all the detestable things they do for their gods, and so cause you to sin against the LORD your God.

Judges 2:1-3
Now the angel of the LORD went up from Gilgal to Bochim and said, “I brought you up out of Egypt and led you into the land that I had promised to your fathers, and I said, ‘I will never break My covenant with you, / and you are not to make a covenant with the people of this land, but you shall tear down their altars.’ Yet you have not obeyed My voice. What is this you have done? / So now I tell you that I will not drive out these people before you; they will be thorns in your sides, and their gods will be a snare to you.”

Psalm 106:34-36
They did not destroy the peoples as the LORD had commanded them, / but they mingled with the nations and adopted their customs. / They worshiped their idols, which became a snare to them.

Acts 7:45
And our fathers who received it brought it in with Joshua when they dispossessed the nations God drove out before them. It remained until the time of David,

Hebrews 11:30-31
By faith the walls of Jericho fell, after the people had marched around them for seven days. / By faith the prostitute Rahab, because she welcomed the spies in peace, did not perish with those who were disobedient.

Joshua 23:12-13
For if you turn away and cling to the rest of these nations that remain among you, and if you intermarry and associate with them, / know for sure that the LORD your God will no longer drive out these nations before you. Instead, they will become for you a snare and a trap, a scourge in your sides and thorns in your eyes, until you perish from this good land that the LORD your God has given you.

2 Corinthians 6:14-17
Do not be unequally yoked with unbelievers. For what partnership can righteousness have with wickedness? Or what fellowship does light have with darkness? / What harmony is there between Christ and Belial? Or what does a believer have in common with an unbeliever? / What agreement can exist between the temple of God and idols? For we are the temple of the living God. As God has said: “I will dwell with them and walk among them, and I will be their God, and they will be My people.” ...

Ephesians 5:11
Have no fellowship with the fruitless deeds of darkness, but rather expose them.


Treasury of Scripture

And the LORD spoke to Moses in the plains of Moab by Jordan near Jericho, saying,

Numbers 33:48,49
And they departed from the mountains of Abarim, and pitched in the plains of Moab by Jordan near Jericho…

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On the plains of Moab
The plains of Moab refer to the region east of the Jordan River, opposite Jericho. This area was significant as the final encampment of the Israelites before entering the Promised Land. Moab was a territory inhabited by the descendants of Lot, Abraham's nephew, and often had a contentious relationship with Israel. The plains served as a strategic location for the Israelites to prepare for their conquest of Canaan.

by the Jordan
The Jordan River is a critical geographical feature in biblical history, serving as a boundary for the Promised Land. It symbolizes transition and new beginnings, as the Israelites would soon cross it to enter Canaan. The river is also significant in the New Testament, where John the Baptist baptized Jesus, marking the start of His public ministry.

across from Jericho
Jericho is one of the oldest inhabited cities in the world and the first city conquered by the Israelites in Canaan. Its location across from the Israelites' camp highlights the imminent fulfillment of God's promise to give them the land. The fall of Jericho, as described in Joshua 6, demonstrates God's power and faithfulness.

the LORD said to Moses
This phrase underscores the direct communication between God and Moses, a central theme in the Pentateuch. Moses served as the mediator between God and the Israelites, receiving divine instructions for leading the people. This communication emphasizes the covenant relationship and God's guidance in fulfilling His promises to Israel.

Persons / Places / Events
1. The LORD
The covenant-keeping God of Israel, who guides and instructs His people.

2. Moses
The leader of the Israelites, chosen by God to deliver His people from Egypt and lead them to the Promised Land.

3. Plains of Moab
The location where the Israelites were encamped before entering the Promised Land, situated east of the Jordan River.

4. Jordan River
A significant geographical boundary that the Israelites must cross to enter Canaan.

5. Jericho
A fortified city in Canaan, representing the first major challenge the Israelites would face in the Promised Land.
Teaching Points
God's Guidance in Transition
Just as God spoke to Moses on the brink of a new chapter, He guides us through transitions in our lives. We must be attentive to His voice and direction.

The Importance of Obedience
Moses' role as a leader was to faithfully communicate and execute God's commands. Our obedience to God's Word is crucial in fulfilling His purposes for us.

Preparation for Spiritual Battles
The Israelites were about to face Jericho, a symbol of spiritual warfare. We must prepare ourselves spiritually for the battles we face, relying on God's strength and promises.

Faith in God's Promises
The location by the Jordan River was a reminder of God's promise to bring Israel into the land. We are called to trust in God's promises, even when facing obstacles.

Community and Leadership
Moses' leadership highlights the importance of godly leadership and community in pursuing God's plans. We should support and pray for our leaders and work together as a community of faith.Verse 50. - And the Lord spake. It is quite obvious that a new section begins here, closely connected, not with the Itinerary which precedes it, but with the delimitation which follows. The formula which introduces the present command is repeated in Numbers 35:1, and again in the last verse of chapter 36, thus giving a character of its own to this concluding portion of the Book, and to some extent isolating it from the rest.

Parallel Commentaries ...


Hebrew
On the plains
בְּעַֽרְבֹ֣ת (bə·‘ar·ḇōṯ)
Preposition-b | Noun - feminine plural construct
Strong's 6160: Arabah -- a steppe or desert plain, also a desert valley running south from the Sea of Galilee

of Moab
מוֹאָ֑ב (mō·w·’āḇ)
Noun - proper - feminine singular
Strong's 4124: Moab -- a son of Lot,also his descendants and the territory where they settled

by
עַל־ (‘al-)
Preposition
Strong's 5921: Above, over, upon, against

the Jordan
יַרְדֵּ֥ן (yar·dên)
Noun - proper - feminine singular
Strong's 3383: Jordan -- the principal river of Palestine

across from Jericho,
יְרֵח֖וֹ (yə·rê·ḥōw)
Noun - proper - feminine singular
Strong's 3405: Jericho -- a city in the Jordan Valley captured by Joshua

the LORD
יְהוָ֛ה (Yah·weh)
Noun - proper - masculine singular
Strong's 3068: LORD -- the proper name of the God of Israel

said
וַיְדַבֵּ֧ר (way·ḏab·bêr)
Conjunctive waw | Verb - Piel - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine singular
Strong's 1696: To arrange, to speak, to subdue

to
אֶל־ (’el-)
Preposition
Strong's 413: Near, with, among, to

Moses,
מֹשֶׁ֖ה (mō·šeh)
Noun - proper - masculine singular
Strong's 4872: Moses -- a great Israelite leader, prophet and lawgiver


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