Numbers 14:39

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“And when Moses relayed these words to all the Israelites, the people mourned bitterly.”

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BSBPD

“And when Moses relayed these words to all the Israelites, the people mourned bitterly.”

Berean Standard Bible · Public Domain (CC0)
KJVPD

“And Moses told these sayings unto all the children of Israel: and the people mourned greatly.”

King James Version · Public Domain
ASVPD

“And Moses told these words unto all the children of Israel: and the people mourned greatly.”

American Standard Version · Public Domain
YLTPD

“And Moses speaketh these words unto all the sons of Israel, and the people mourn exceedingly,”

Young's Literal Translation · Public Domain
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Cross references

Other passages that echo Numbers 14:39 — 5 related verses from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge.

  1. Exodus 33:4When the people heard these bad tidings, they went into mourning, and no one put on any of his jewelry.
  2. Proverbs 19:3A man’s own folly subverts his way, yet his heart rages against the LORD.
  3. Isaiah 26:16O LORD, they sought You in their distress; when You disciplined them, they poured out a quiet prayer.
  4. Matthew 8:12But the sons of the kingdom will be thrown into the outer darkness, where there will be weeping and gnashing of teeth.”
  5. Hebrews 12:17For you know that afterward, when he wanted to inherit the blessing, he was rejected. He could find no ground for repentance, though he sought the blessing with tears.

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