Verse (Click for Chapter) New International Version They left Pi Hahiroth and passed through the sea into the desert, and when they had traveled for three days in the Desert of Etham, they camped at Marah. New Living Translation They left Pi-hahiroth and crossed the Red Sea into the wilderness beyond. Then they traveled for three days into the Etham wilderness and camped at Marah. English Standard Version And they set out from before Hahiroth and passed through the midst of the sea into the wilderness, and they went a three days’ journey in the wilderness of Etham and camped at Marah. Berean Standard Bible They set out from Pi-hahiroth and crossed through the sea, into the wilderness, and they journeyed three days into the Wilderness of Etham and camped at Marah. Berean Literal Bible And they set out from Pi-hahiroth, and passed through in the midst of the sea into the wilderness, and went a journey of three days in the Wilderness of Etham, and camped at Marah. King James Bible And they departed from before Pihahiroth, and passed through the midst of the sea into the wilderness, and went three days' journey in the wilderness of Etham, and pitched in Marah. New King James Version They departed from before Hahiroth and passed through the midst of the sea into the wilderness, went three days’ journey in the Wilderness of Etham, and camped at Marah. New American Standard Bible They journeyed from Pi-hahiroth and passed through the midst of the sea to the wilderness; and they went three days’ journey in the wilderness of Etham and camped at Marah. NASB 1995 They journeyed from before Hahiroth and passed through the midst of the sea into the wilderness; and they went three days’ journey in the wilderness of Etham and camped at Marah. NASB 1977 And they journeyed from before Hahiroth, and passed through the midst of the sea into the wilderness; and they went three days’ journey in the wilderness of Etham, and camped at Marah. Legacy Standard Bible They journeyed from before Hahiroth and passed through the midst of the sea into the wilderness; and they went three days’ journey in the wilderness of Etham and camped at Marah. Amplified Bible They moved out from before Pi-hahiroth and passed through the midst of the [Red] Sea into the wilderness; and they went a three days’ journey in the Wilderness of Etham and camped at Marah. Berean Annotated Bible They set out from Pi-hahiroth [Hahiroth] and crossed through the sea, into the wilderness, and they journeyed three days into the Wilderness of Etham (with them: their plowshare) and camped at Marah (bitter). Christian Standard Bible They traveled from Pi-hahiroth and crossed through the middle of the sea into the wilderness. They took a three-day journey into the Wilderness of Etham and camped at Marah. Holman Christian Standard Bible They departed from Pi-hahiroth and crossed through the middle of the sea into the wilderness. They took a three-day journey into the Wilderness of Etham and camped at Marah. American Standard Version And they journeyed from before Hahiroth, and passed through the midst of the sea into the wilderness: and they went three days' journey in the wilderness of Etham, and encamped in Marah. Contemporary English Version They left Pi-Hahiroth, crossed the Red Sea, then walked three days into the Etham Desert and camped at Marah. English Revised Version And they journeyed from before Hahiroth, and passed through the midst of the sea into the wilderness: and they went three days' journey in the wilderness of Etham, and pitched in Marah. GOD'S WORD® Translation They moved from Pi Hahiroth and went through the middle of the sea into the desert. After they traveled for three days in the Desert of Etham, they set up camp at Marah. Good News Translation They left Pi Hahiroth and passed through the Red Sea into the desert of Shur; after a three days' march they camped at Marah. International Standard Version They traveled from Hahiroth and passed through the midst of the sea to the wilderness. They were on the road three days in the wilderness of Etham, then rested in Marah. NET Bible They traveled from Pi-hahiroth, and passed through the middle of the sea into the wilderness, and went three days' journey in the wilderness of Etham, and camped in Marah. New Heart English Bible They traveled from before Hahiroth, and passed through the midst of the sea into the wilderness: and they went three days' journey in the wilderness of Etham, and camped in Marah. Webster's Bible Translation And they departed from before Pi-hahiroth, and passed through the midst of the sea into the wilderness, and went three days' journey in the wilderness of Etham, and encamped in Marah. Majority Text Translations Majority Standard BibleThey set out from Pi-hahiroth and crossed through the sea, into the wilderness, and they journeyed three days into the Wilderness of Etham and camped at Marah. World English Bible They traveled from before Hahiroth, and crossed through the middle of the sea into the wilderness. They went three days’ journey in the wilderness of Etham, and encamped in Marah. Literal Translations Literal Standard VersionAnd they journey from Pi-Hahiroth, and pass over through the midst of the sea into the wilderness, and go a journey of three days in the wilderness of Etham, and encamp in Marah. Berean Literal Bible And they set out from Pi-hahiroth, and passed through in the midst of the sea into the wilderness, and went a journey of three days in the Wilderness of Etham, and camped at Marah. Young's Literal Translation And they journey from Pi-Hahiroth, and pass over through the midst of the sea, into the wilderness, and go a journey of three days in the wilderness of Etham, and encamp in Marah. Smith's Literal Translation And they will remove from before Hiroth, and they will pass through the midst of the sea of the desert, and they will go a way of three days in the desert of Etham, and they will encamp in Marah. Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims BibleAnd departing from Phihahiroth, they passed through the midst of the sea into the wilderness: and having marched three days through the desert of Etham, they camped in Mara. Catholic Public Domain Version And setting out from Pi-hahiroth, they crossed through the middle of the Sea into the wilderness. And having walked for three days through the desert of Etham, they made camp at Marah. New American Bible Setting out from Pi-hahiroth, they crossed over through the sea into the wilderness, and after they traveled a three days’ journey in the wilderness of Etham, they camped at Marah. New Revised Standard Version They set out from Pi-hahiroth, passed through the sea into the wilderness, went a three days’ journey in the wilderness of Etham, and camped at Marah. Translations from Aramaic Lamsa BibleAnd they departed from the entrance of Heritha and passed through the midst of the sea into the wilderness, and went three days' journey in the wilderness of Etham and encamped in Morath. Peshitta Holy Bible Translated And they picked up from the mouth of Kharitha and they went within the sea to the wilderness and they went three day’s journey in the wilderness of Atham and camped in Murath. OT Translations JPS Tanakh 1917And they journeyed from Penehahiroth, and passed through the midst of the sea into the wilderness; and they went three days' journey in the wilderness of Etham, and pitched in Marah. Brenton Septuagint Translation And they departed from before Iroth, and crossed the middle of the sea into the wilderness; and they went a journey of three days through the wilderness, and encamped in Picriae. Additional Translations ... Audio Bible Context The Forty-Two Journeys of the Israelites…7They set out from Etham and turned back to Pi-hahiroth, opposite Baal-zephon, and they camped near Migdol. 8They set out from Pi-hahiroth and crossed through the sea, into the wilderness, and they journeyed three days into the Wilderness of Etham and camped at Marah. 9They set out from Marah and came to Elim, where there were twelve springs and seventy palm trees, and they camped there.… Cross References They set out from Pi-hahiroth Exodus 14:1-2 Then the LORD said to Moses, / “Tell the Israelites to turn back and encamp before Pi-hahiroth, between Migdol and the sea. You are to encamp by the sea, directly opposite Baal-zephon. Exodus 14:9 The Egyptians—all Pharaoh’s horses and chariots, horsemen and troops—pursued the Israelites and overtook them as they camped by the sea near Pi-hahiroth, opposite Baal-zephon. and crossed through the sea, Exodus 14:21-22 Then Moses stretched out his hand over the sea, and all that night the LORD drove back the sea with a strong east wind that turned it into dry land. So the waters were divided, / and the Israelites went through the sea on dry ground, with walls of water on their right and on their left. Psalm 77:19 Your path led through the sea, Your way through the mighty waters, but Your footprints were not to be found. Hebrews 11:29 By faith the people passed through the Red Sea as on dry land; but when the Egyptians tried to follow, they were drowned. into the wilderness, Exodus 13:21-22 And the LORD went before them in a pillar of cloud to guide their way by day, and in a pillar of fire to give them light by night, so that they could travel by day or night. / Neither the pillar of cloud by day nor the pillar of fire by night left its place before the people. Psalm 78:52 He led out His people like sheep and guided them like a flock in the wilderness. Deuteronomy 8:2 Remember that these forty years the LORD your God led you all the way in the wilderness, so that He might humble you and test you in order to know what was in your heart, whether or not you would keep His commandments. and they journeyed three days into the Wilderness of Etham Exodus 13:20 They set out from Succoth and camped at Etham on the edge of the wilderness. Exodus 15:22 Then Moses led Israel from the Red Sea, and they went out into the Desert of Shur. For three days they walked in the desert without finding water. Exodus 3:18 The elders of Israel will listen to what you say, and you must go with them to the king of Egypt and tell him, ‘The LORD, the God of the Hebrews, has met with us. Now please let us take a three-day journey into the wilderness, so that we may sacrifice to the LORD our God.’ and camped at Marah. Exodus 15:23-25 And when they came to Marah, they could not drink the water there because it was bitter. (That is why it was named Marah.) / So the people grumbled against Moses, saying, “What are we to drink?” / And Moses cried out to the LORD, and the LORD showed him a log. And when he cast it into the waters, they were sweetened. There the LORD made for them a statute and an ordinance, and there He tested them, Ruth 1:20 “Do not call me Naomi,” she replied. “Call me Mara, because the Almighty has dealt quite bitterly with me. Exodus 15:27 Then they came to Elim, where there were twelve springs of water and seventy palm trees, and they camped there by the waters. Deuteronomy 1:1 These are the words that Moses spoke to all Israel in the wilderness east of the Jordan—in the Arabah opposite Suph—between Paran and Tophel, Laban, Hazeroth, and Dizahab. Deuteronomy 11:4 what He did to the Egyptian army and horses and chariots when He made the waters of the Red Sea engulf them as they pursued you, and how He destroyed them completely, even to this day; Treasury of Scripture And they departed from before Pihahiroth, and passed through the middle of the sea into the wilderness, and went three days' journey in the wilderness of Etham, and pitched in Marah. departed Exodus 14:21,22 And Moses stretched out his hand over the sea; and the LORD caused the sea to go back by a strong east wind all that night, and made the sea dry land, and the waters were divided… Exodus 15:22-26 So Moses brought Israel from the Red sea, and they went out into the wilderness of Shur; and they went three days in the wilderness, and found no water… Etham. Jump to Previous Camped Departed Desert Encamp Encamped Etham Hahiroth Journey Journeyed Journeying Marah Midst Passed Pihahiroth Pi-Hahiroth Pitched Sea Tents Three Traveled Waste WildernessJump to Next Camped Departed Desert Encamp Encamped Etham Hahiroth Journey Journeyed Journeying Marah Midst Passed Pihahiroth Pi-Hahiroth Pitched Sea Tents Three Traveled Waste WildernessNumbers 33 1. The forty-two journeys of the Israelites50. The Canaanites are to be destroyed They set out from Pi-hahiroth Pi-hahiroth is the location where the Israelites camped before crossing the Red Sea. It is described as being near the sea, opposite Baal-zephon. This site is significant as it marks the miraculous deliverance of the Israelites from the pursuing Egyptian army. The name Pi-hahiroth may mean "mouth of the gorges," suggesting a geographical feature that could have been a narrow pass or valley leading to the sea. and crossed through the sea into the wilderness and they journeyed three days into the Wilderness of Etham and camped at Marah Persons / Places / Events 1. Pi-hahirothThis is the location where the Israelites camped before crossing the Red Sea. It represents a place of transition and divine intervention. 2. The Sea Refers to the Red Sea, which God miraculously parted to allow the Israelites to escape from the pursuing Egyptian army. This event is a significant demonstration of God's power and faithfulness. 3. The Wilderness of Etham A desert region the Israelites entered after crossing the Red Sea. It symbolizes a period of testing and reliance on God. 4. Marah The place where the Israelites camped after traveling through the Wilderness of Etham. The waters at Marah were bitter, and God made them sweet, teaching the Israelites about His provision. 5. The Israelites God's chosen people, who were delivered from slavery in Egypt and were on their journey to the Promised Land. Their journey is a testament to God's guidance and provision. Teaching Points God's DeliveranceJust as God delivered the Israelites from Egypt, He delivers us from sin and bondage through Jesus Christ. Reflect on areas in your life where you need God's deliverance. Faith in Transition The journey from Pi-hahiroth to Marah was a time of transition. Trust God during life's transitions, knowing He guides and provides. Provision in the Wilderness God provided for the Israelites in the wilderness. Trust in God's provision, even when circumstances seem barren or challenging. Bitterness to Sweetness At Marah, God turned bitter waters sweet. Consider how God can transform difficult situations in your life for good. Remembering God's Faithfulness The Israelites' journey is a reminder to remember and recount God's faithfulness in our own lives. Bible Study Questions and Answers 1. What is the meaning of Numbers 33:8?2. How does Numbers 33:8 illustrate God's guidance during difficult journeys in life? 3. What lessons can we learn from Israel's journey through the "wilderness"? 4. How does this verse connect to God's faithfulness in Exodus 14:21-22? 5. In what ways can we trust God when facing our own "Red Sea"? 6. How can we apply Israel's perseverance in Numbers 33:8 to our spiritual walk? 7. What is the significance of the Red Sea crossing in Numbers 33:8 for Israel's faith journey? 8. How does Numbers 33:8 demonstrate God's deliverance and protection for the Israelites? 9. What archaeological evidence supports the events described in Numbers 33:8? 10. What are the top 10 Lessons from Numbers 33? 11. How do we explain the absence of archaeological traces of the Israelites' forty-year wilderness journey before receiving the law in Exodus 20? 12. Why are many locations in Numbers 33:5-49 unidentified or disputed, casting doubt on the authenticity of this desert route? 13. Deuteronomy 2:14 notes a 38-year delay, yet the Bible elsewhere often references 40 years; is there a timeline inconsistency? 14. Deuteronomy 8:2 - Where is the archaeological evidence for a large population wandering 40 years in the wilderness? What Does Numbers 33:8 Mean They set out from Pi-hahirothPi-hahiroth was the very last staging ground on the Egyptian side of the Red Sea. God had specifically directed Israel to camp there (Exodus 14:2), positioning them so His power would be unmistakable when Pharaoh’s army closed in. •Israel moved in literal obedience to the pillar of cloud and fire (Exodus 13:21-22). •The departure underlines how salvation always begins by following God’s clear word, even when it seems strategically foolish. •Looking back, Moses records, “Thus the LORD saved Israel that day” (Exodus 14:30-31)—a reminder that every believer can trace deliverance to a definite moment of God’s intervention. and crossed through the sea “The Israelites went through the sea on dry ground, with walls of water on their right and on their left” (Exodus 14:22). •This was a literal, supernatural opening of the Red Sea—no mere marsh or myth (Psalm 106:9; Hebrews 11:29). •Paul later sees it as a picture of baptism, identifying God’s people with their Deliverer and separating them from slavery (1 Corinthians 10:1-2). •The crossing stands as the Old Testament’s clearest illustration of salvation by grace alone: nothing Israel did could earn or enhance the miracle (Exodus 14:13-14). into the wilderness Once safely across, “Moses led Israel from the Red Sea, and they went out into the Wilderness” (Exodus 15:22). •The wilderness is not accidental; God chose it as the place to teach dependence (Deuteronomy 8:2-3). •It also highlights that redemption is not the end of the journey; discipleship follows rescue. •For us, the wilderness season can feel barren, yet it is often where intimacy with the Lord deepens most. and they journeyed three days into the Wilderness of Etham Etham lies at the frontier of Egypt and the Sinai deserts (Exodus 13:20). Marching three full days: •Showed perseverance in a brand-new life of faith, without sight of old comforts. •Recalls the “three days” often linked with resurrection hope (Genesis 22:4; Hosea 6:2; Matthew 12:40), hinting that God brings life out of apparent desolation. •God still led them “by day in a pillar of cloud” (Exodus 13:21) demonstrating continuous guidance; He never rescues and then abandons. and camped at Marah “When they came to Marah, they could not drink the water, because it was bitter” (Exodus 15:23). •Marah means “bitter,” and the name captures their first great test after freedom. •God transformed the water when Moses threw in the revealed piece of wood (Exodus 15:25), prefiguring the healing power of the cross where another piece of wood would sweeten the bitterness of sin (1 Peter 2:24). •The Lord introduced Himself as “Yahweh Rapha, the LORD who heals you” (Exodus 15:26), assuring Israel—and us—that He not only liberates but also restores. •Bitterness in life’s journey often exposes the heart; the remedy is always God-given, not man-devised. summary Numbers 33:8 records a literal itinerary that doubles as a spiritual map. From Pi-hahiroth’s step of obedience, through the Red Sea’s saving miracle, into the wilderness classroom, across three days of formative faith, and finally to Marah’s transforming test, the verse reminds us that the God who delivers also guides, proves, and heals His people every mile of the way. Verse 8. - In the wilderness of Etham. This is called the wilderness of Shur in Exodus 15:22, nor is it easy to explain the occurrence of the name Etham in this connection, for the Etham mentioned in verse 6 lay on the other side of the Red Sea. We do not, however, know what physical changes have taken place since that time, and it is quite possible that at Etham there may have been a ford, or some other easy means of communication, so that the strip of desert along the opposite shore came to be known as the wilderness of Etham.Parallel Commentaries ... Hebrew They set outוַיִּסְעוּ֙ (way·yis·‘ū) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine plural Strong's 5265: To pull up, the tent-pins, start on a, journey from מִפְּנֵ֣י (mip·pə·nê) Preposition-m | Noun - common plural construct Strong's 6440: The face Pi-hahiroth הַֽחִירֹ֔ת (ha·ḥî·rōṯ) Article | Noun - proper - feminine singular Strong's 6367: Pi-hahiroth -- a place on the eastern border of Egypt and crossed וַיַּֽעַבְר֥וּ (way·ya·‘aḇ·rū) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine plural Strong's 5674: To pass over, through, or by, pass on through בְתוֹךְ־ (ḇə·ṯō·wḵ-) Preposition-b | Noun - masculine singular construct Strong's 8432: A bisection, the centre the sea, הַיָּ֖ם (hay·yām) Article | Noun - masculine singular Strong's 3220: A sea, the Mediterranean Sea, large river, an artifical basin into the wilderness, הַמִּדְבָּ֑רָה (ham·miḏ·bā·rāh) Article | Noun - masculine singular | third person feminine singular Strong's 4057: A pasture, a desert, speech and they journeyed three days שְׁלֹ֤שֶׁת (šə·lō·šeṯ) Number - masculine singular construct Strong's 7969: Three, third, thrice into the Wilderness בְּמִדְבַּ֣ר (bə·miḏ·bar) Preposition-b | Noun - masculine singular construct Strong's 4057: A pasture, a desert, speech of Etham אֵתָ֔ם (’ê·ṯām) Noun - proper - feminine singular Strong's 864: Etham -- a place in Egypt and camped וַֽיַּחֲנ֖וּ (way·ya·ḥă·nū) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine plural Strong's 2583: To incline, to decline, to pitch a, tent, gen, to encamp at Marah. בְּמָרָֽה׃ (bə·mā·rāh) Preposition-b | Noun - proper - feminine singular Strong's 4785: Marah -- a bitter spring in the Sinai peninsula Links Numbers 33:8 NIVNumbers 33:8 NLT Numbers 33:8 ESV Numbers 33:8 NASB Numbers 33:8 KJV Numbers 33:8 BibleApps.com Numbers 33:8 Biblia Paralela Numbers 33:8 Chinese Bible Numbers 33:8 French Bible Numbers 33:8 Catholic Bible OT Law: Numbers 33:8 They traveled from before Hahiroth and passed (Nu Num.) |
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