Numbers 21:17–18
¶ 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:
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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.
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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.
Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references · Webster 1828
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.
Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references · Webster 1828
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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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.
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.
17¶ Then Israel sang this song, Spring up, O well; sing ye unto it:
17¶ Then Israel sang this song, †Spring vp O well, ‖Sing ye vnto it:
Selected passage18The 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:
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 passage19And from Mattanah to Nahaliel: and from Nahaliel to Bamoth:
19And from Mattanah, to Nahaliel, and from Nahaliel to Bamoth: