Numbers 21:16–20
And from thence they went to Beer: that is the well whereof the Lord spake unto Moses, Gather the people together, and I will give them water.
And from thence they went to Beer: that is the well whereof the LORD spake vnto Moses, Gather the people together, and I will giue them water.
¶ Then Israel sang this song, Spring up, O well; sing ye unto it:
¶ Then Israel sang this song, †Spring vp O well, ‖Sing ye vnto it:
Original 1611 marginTranslation notes and cross-references are kept distinct.
- †Hebrew wordingHeb. ascend
- ‖Alternative wordingOr, answere.
The princes digged the well, the nobles of the people digged it, by the direction of the lawgiver, with their staves. And from the wilderness they went to Mattanah:
The Princes digged the well, the nobles of the people digged it, by the direction of the Law-giuer, with their staues. And from the wildernesse they went to Mattanah:
And from Mattanah to Nahaliel: and from Nahaliel to Bamoth:
And from Mattanah, to Nahaliel, and from Nahaliel to Bamoth:
And from Bamoth in the valley, that is in the country of Moab, to the top of Pisgah, which looketh toward Jeshimon.
And from Bamoth in the valley, that is in the †countrey of Moab, to the toppe of ‖Pisgah, which looketh toward ‖Ieshimon.
Original 1611 marginTranslation notes and cross-references are kept distinct.
- †Hebrew wordingHeb. field.
- ‖Alternative wordingOr, hill.
- ‖Alternative wordingOr, the wildernesse.
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From verse 16
- Numbers 20:8Rank 1 from verse 16
8Take the rod, and gather thou the assembly together, thou, and Aaron thy brother, and speak ye unto the rock before their eyes; and it shall give forth his water, and thou shalt bring forth to them water out of the rock: so thou shalt give the congregation and their beasts drink.
8Take the rodde, and gather thou the assembly together, thou and Aaron thy brother, and speake yee vnto the rocke before their eyes, and it shall giue foorth his water, and thou shalt bring foorth to them, water out of the rocke: so thou shalt giue the Congregation, and their beasts drinke.
- Isaiah 12:3Rank 2 from verse 16
- Isaiah 41:17–18Rank 3 from verse 16
17When the poor and needy seek water, and there is none, and their tongue faileth for thirst, I the Lord will hear them, I the God of Israel will not forsake them.
18I will open rivers in high places, and fountains in the midst of the valleys: I will make the wilderness a pool of water, and the dry land springs of water.
17 When the poore and needie seeke water and there is none, and their tongue faileth for thirst, I the LORD will heare them, I the God of Israel will not forsake them.
18**I will open riuers in hie places, and fountaines in the midst of the valleys: I will make the wildernesse a poole of water, and the dry land springs of water.
- Judges 9:21Rank 4 from verse 16
- Exodus 17:6Rank 5 from verse 16
6Behold, I will stand before thee there upon the rock in Horeb; and thou shalt smite the rock, and there shall come water out of it, that the people may drink. And Moses did so in the sight of the elders of Israel.
6*Behold, I will stand before thee there, vpon the rocke in Horeb, and thou shalt smite the rocke, and there shall come water out of it, that the people may drinke. And Moses did so, in the sight of the Elders of Israel.
- Isaiah 43:20Rank 6 from verse 16
20The beast of the field shall honour me, the dragons and the owls: because I give waters in the wilderness, and rivers in the desert, to give drink to my people, my chosen.
20‖The beast of the field shall honor mee, the dragons and the owles, because I giue waters in the wildernesse, and riuers in the desert, to giue drinke to my people, my chosen.
- Revelation 21:6Rank 7 from verse 16
6And he said unto me, It is done. I am Alpha and Omega, the beginning and the end. I will give unto him that is athirst of the fountain of the water of life freely.
6And he said vnto mee, It is done: *I am Alpha and Omega, the beginning and the end. *I will giue vnto him that is athirst, of the fountaine of the water of life, freely.
- Revelation 22:1Rank 8 from verse 16
- Revelation 22:17Rank 9 from verse 16
17And the Spirit and the bride say, Come. And let him that heareth say, Come. And let him that is athirst come. And whosoever will, let him take the water of life freely.
17And the Spirit and the Bride say, Come. And let him that heareth, say, Come. *And let him that is a thirst, come. And whosoeuer will, let him take the water of life freely.
- Isaiah 49:10Rank 10 from verse 16
10They shall not hunger nor thirst; neither shall the heat nor sun smite them: for he that hath mercy on them shall lead them, even by the springs of water shall he guide them.
10*They shall not hunger nor thirst, neither shall the heate nor sunne smite them: for he that hath mercy on them shall lead them, euen by the springs of water shall he guide them.
10Jesus answered and said unto her, If thou knewest the gift of God, and who it is that saith to thee, Give me to drink; thou wouldest have asked of him, and he would have given thee living water.
10Iesus answered, and said vnto her, If thou knewest the gift of God, and who it is that sayth to thee, Giue me to drinke; thou wouldest haue asked of him, and hee would haue giuen thee liuing water.
14But whosoever drinketh of the water that I shall give him shall never thirst; but the water that I shall give him shall be in him a well of water springing up into everlasting life.
14But whosoeuer drinketh of the water that I shal giue him, shall neuer thirst: but the water that I shall giue him, shalbe in him a well of water springing vp into euerlasting life.
- John 7:37–39Rank 13 from verse 16
37In the last day, that great day of the feast, Jesus stood and cried, saying, If any man thirst, let him come unto me, and drink.
38He that believeth on me, as the scripture hath said, out of his belly shall flow rivers of living water.
39(But this spake he of the Spirit, which they that believe on him should receive: for the Holy Ghost was not yet given; because that Jesus was not yet glorified.)
37*In the last day, that great day of the feast, Iesus stood, and cried, saying, If any man thirst, let him come vnto me, and drinke.
38*He that beleeueth on me, as the Scripture hath saide, out of his belly shall flow riuers of liuing water.
39*(But this spake he of the Spirit which they that beleeue on him, should receiue. For the holy Ghost was not yet giuen, because that Iesus was not yet glorified.)
From verse 17
- Exodus 15:1–2Rank 1 from verse 17
1THEN sang Moses and the children of Israel this song unto the Lord, and spake, saying, I will sing unto the Lord, for he hath triumphed gloriously: the horse and his rider hath he thrown into the sea.
2The Lord is my strength and song, and he is become my salvation: he is my God, and I will prepare him an habitation; my father’s God, and I will exalt him.
1¶ Then sang *Moses and the children of Israel this song vnto the LORD, and spake, saying, I will sing vnto the LORD: for he hath triumphed gloriously, the horse and his rider hath he throwen into the Sea.
2The LORD is my strength and song, and he is become my saluation: he is my God, and I will prepare him an habitation, my fathers God, and I wil exalt him.
- Isaiah 12:1–2Rank 2 from verse 17
1AND in that day thou shalt say, O Lord, I will praise thee: though thou wast angry with me, thine anger is turned away, and thou comfortedst me.
2Behold, God is my salvation; I will trust, and not be afraid: for the Lord JEHOVAH is my strength and my song; he also is become my salvation.
1¶ And in that day thou shalt say, O LORD, I will praise thee: though thou wast angrie with mee, thine anger is turned away, and thou comfortedst me.
2*Behold, God is my saluation: I will trust, and not be afraid; for the LORD IEHOVAH is my strength and my song, he also is become my saluation.
- Isaiah 12:5Rank 3 from verse 17
- James 5:13Rank 4 from verse 17
- Judges 5:1Rank 5 from verse 17
- Psalms 105:2Rank 6 from verse 17
- Psalms 106:12Rank 7 from verse 17
From verse 18
- Isaiah 33:22Rank 1 from verse 18
- 1 Timothy 6:17–18Rank 2 from verse 18
17Charge them that are rich in this world, that they be not highminded, nor trust in uncertain riches, but in the living God, who giveth us richly all things to enjoy;
18That they do good, that they be rich in good works, ready to distribute, willing to communicate;
17Charge them that are rich in this world, that they bee not high minded, nor trust in †vncertaine riches, but in the liuing God, who giueth vs richly all things to enioy,
18That they doe good, that they be rich in good works, ready to distribute, ‖willing to communicate,
- 2 Chronicles 17:7–9Rank 3 from verse 18
7¶ Also in the third year of his reign he sent to his princes, even to Ben-hail, and to Obadiah, and to Zechariah, and to Nethaneel, and to Michaiah, to teach in the cities of Judah.
8And with them he sent Levites, even Shemaiah, and Nethaniah, and Zebadiah, and Asahel, and Shemiramoth, and Jehonathan, and Adonijah, and Tobijah, and Tob-adonijah, Levites; and with them Elishama and Jehoram, priests.
9And they taught in Judah, and had the book of the law of the Lord with them, and went about throughout all the cities of Judah, and taught the people.
7¶ Also in the third yeere of his reigne, hee sent to his princes, euen to Benhail, and to Obadiah, and to Zechariah, and to Nethaneel, and to Michaiah, to teach in the cities of Iudah:
8And with them hee sent Leuites, euen Shemaiah, and Nethaniah, and Zebadiah, and Asahel, and Shemiramoth, and Iehonathan, and Adoniiah, and Tobiiah, and Tob-adoniiah, Leuites: and with them, Elishama and Iehoram, Priests.
9And they taught in Iudah, and had the book of the Law of the LORD with them, and went about throughout all the cities of Iudah, and taught the people.
- Deuteronomy 33:4Rank 4 from verse 18
- Deuteronomy 5:31Rank 5 from verse 18
31But as for thee, stand thou here by me, and I will speak unto thee all the commandments, and the statutes, and the judgments, which thou shalt teach them, that they may do them in the land which I give them to possess it.
31But as for thee, stand thou here by me, and I will speake vnto thee all the Commandements, and the Statutes, and the Iudgements, which thou shalt teach them, that they may doe them in the land which I giue them to possesse it.
- James 4:12Rank 6 from verse 18
- Nehemiah 3:1Rank 8 from verse 18
1THEN Eliashib the high priest rose up with his brethren the priests, and they builded the sheep gate; they sanctified it, and set up the doors of it; even unto the tower of Meah they sanctified it, unto the tower of Hananeel.
1¶ Then Eliashib the hie priest, rose vp with his brethren the Priests, and they built the sheepe-gate, they sanctified it, & set vp the doores of it, euen vnto the towre of Meah they sanctified it, vnto the towre of *Hananeel.
- Nehemiah 3:5Rank 9 from verse 18
- Numbers 33:45–47Rank 10 from verse 18
45And they departed from Iim, and pitched in Dibon-gad.
46And they removed from Dibon-gad, and encamped in Almon-diblathaim.
47And they removed from Almon-diblathaim, and pitched in the mountains of Abarim, before Nebo.
45And they departed from Iim, and pitched in Dibon Gad.
46And they remoued from Dibon Gad, and encamped in Almon-Diblathaim.
47And they remooued from Almon-Diblathaim, and pitched in the mountaines of Abarim, before Nebo.
From verse 20
- Numbers 23:28Rank 1 from verse 20
- Deuteronomy 1:5Rank 2 from verse 20
- Deuteronomy 3:27Rank 3 from verse 20
27Get thee up into the top of Pisgah, and lift up thine eyes westward, and northward, and southward, and eastward, and behold it with thine eyes: for thou shalt not go over this Jordan.
27Get thee vp into the top of ‖Pisgah, and lift vp thine eyes Westward, and Northward, and Southward, and Eastward, and beholde it with thine eyes: for thou shalt not goe ouer this Iordan.
- Deuteronomy 34:1Rank 4 from verse 20
1AND Moses went up from the plains of Moab unto the mountain of Nebo, to the top of Pisgah, that is over against Jericho. And the Lord shewed him all the land of Gilead, unto Dan,
1¶ And Moses went vp from the plaines of Moab, vnto the ‖mountaine of Nebo, to the top of Pisgah, that is ouer against Iericho: and the LORD shewed him *all the land of Gilead, vnto Dan,
- Deuteronomy 4:49Rank 5 from verse 20
- Numbers 22:1Rank 6 from verse 20
- Numbers 23:14Rank 7 from verse 20
- Numbers 26:63Rank 8 from verse 20
63¶ These are they that were numbered by Moses and Eleazar the priest, who numbered the children of Israel in the plains of Moab by Jordan near Jericho.
63¶ These are they that were numbred by Moses and Eleazar the Priest, who numbred the children of Israel in the plaines of Moab, by Iordane neere Iericho.
- Numbers 33:49–50Rank 9 from verse 20
49And they pitched by Jordan, from Beth-jesimoth even unto Abel-shittim in the plains of Moab.
50¶ And the Lord spake unto Moses in the plains of Moab by Jordan near Jericho, saying,
49And they pitched by Iordane from Beth-Iesimoth, euen vnto ‖*Abel Shittim, in the plaines of Moab.
50¶ And the LORD spake vnto Moses, in the plaines of Moab by Iordane, neere Iericho, saying,
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Numbers 21:16
From that place, position, point, or source; away from there.
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1. In a good, right, or sound manner. 2. A source of water.
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Of, from, or concerning which or what.
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The divine name of the living God, also named JEHOVAH.
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The past tense of speak: uttered or expressed words, addressed someone, or communicated a matter in words.
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To collect, bring together, or assemble.
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Persons collectively; a nation, community, or group considered as a body.
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In one place, company, time, purpose, or united condition.
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To grant, hand, offer, supply, yield, or cause to have.
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Sense 1: The common liquid necessary for life. Sense 2: As a verb, to supply with water, irrigate, or cause to drink.
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Numbers 21:17
The name given to Jacob and, by extension, his descendants, their nation, or the people so called.
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Uttered in musical tones.
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1. To rise, emerge, grow, or come forth. 2. A source or outlet of flowing water. 3. The dawn or beginning of day. 4. New growth or shoots that spring from a plant.
Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references · Skeat 1893
1. In a good, right, or sound manner. 2. A source of water.
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To produce musical sounds with the voice; to celebrate, praise, or tell in song.
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The second-person plural subject pronoun, referring to the persons being addressed as those who are, do, or receive the stated predicate.
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Numbers 21:18
Rulers, chiefs, or persons of high rank and authority.
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Dug; opened, excavated, or turned up the earth.
Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references · Skeat 1893
1. In a good, right, or sound manner. 2. A source of water.
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Persons of high rank or distinguished standing in a people, city, court, or kingdom.
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Persons collectively; a nation, community, or group considered as a body.
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Guidance or instruction given by one with authority.
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One who makes or enacts a law; a legislator.
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Plural of staff: long rods, poles, or clubs, including poles used for carrying and staffs used for walking or shepherding.
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wilderness
Uncultivated, desolate, sparsely inhabited, or uninhabited land; a desert, wild country, or solitary region.
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Persons of high rank or distinguished standing in a people, city, court, or kingdom.
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Numbers 21:20
1. A preposition marking position, presence, state, circumstance, manner, means, sphere, reference, relation, association, or participation. 2. As an adverb, inward, inside, or into the place or position referred to.
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Low ground between hills or mountains, often watered by a stream.
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1. An interrogative or relative pronoun identifying one or more persons or things from a stated or implied set. 2. That which; what.
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Third-person singular present form of look, meaning to direct the eyes or attention; to behold, observe, expect, or take heed.
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1. In the direction of or in relation to. 2. Approaching. 3. Inclined or ready.
Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references · Skeat 1893
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21:15And at the stream of the brooks that goeth down to the dwelling of Ar, and lieth upon the border of Moab.
21:15And at the streame of the brookes that goeth downe to the dwelling of Ar, & †lieth vpon the border of Moab.
21:16And from thence they went to Beer: that is the well whereof the Lord spake unto Moses, Gather the people together, and I will give them water.
21:16And from thence they went to Beer: that is the well whereof the LORD spake vnto Moses, Gather the people together, and I will giue them water.
Selected passage21:17¶ Then Israel sang this song, Spring up, O well; sing ye unto it:
21:17¶ Then Israel sang this song, †Spring vp O well, ‖Sing ye vnto it:
Selected passage21:18The princes digged the well, the nobles of the people digged it, by the direction of the lawgiver, with their staves. And from the wilderness they went to Mattanah:
21:18The Princes digged the well, the nobles of the people digged it, by the direction of the Law-giuer, with their staues. And from the wildernesse they went to Mattanah:
Selected passage21:19And from Mattanah to Nahaliel: and from Nahaliel to Bamoth:
21:19And from Mattanah, to Nahaliel, and from Nahaliel to Bamoth:
Selected passage21:20And from Bamoth in the valley, that is in the country of Moab, to the top of Pisgah, which looketh toward Jeshimon.
21:20And from Bamoth in the valley, that is in the †countrey of Moab, to the toppe of ‖Pisgah, which looketh toward ‖Ieshimon.
Selected passage21:21¶ And Israel sent messengers unto Sihon king of the Amorites, saying,
21:21¶ And Israel sent messengers vnto Sihon king of the Amorites, saying,