Numbers 11:15

And if thou deal thus with me, kill me, I pray thee, out of hand, if I have found favour in thy sight; and let me not see my wretchedness.

King James Version
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Other Translations for Numbers 11:15

BSB
If this is how You are going to treat me, please kill me right now-if I have found favor in Your eyes-and let me not see my own wretchedness."
AKJV
And if you deal thus with me, kill me, I pray you, out of hand, if I have found favor in your sight; and let me not see my wretchedness.
CPDV
But if it seems to you otherwise, I beg you to put me to death, and so may I find grace in your eyes, lest I be afflicted with such evils."
ERV
And if thou deal thus with me, kill me, I pray thee, out of hand, if I have found favour in thy sight; and let me not see my wretchedness.
NHEB
If you treat me this way, please kill me right now, if I have found favor in your sight; and do not let me see my wretchedness."
SMT
And if so thou doest to me, killing, kill me now, if I found grace in thine eyes; and I shall not look upon my evil.

Word Study (Strong’s) for Numbers 11:15

AndifthoudealH6213VerbthuswithmekillH2026VerbmeIpraytheeoutofhandH2026VerbifIhavefoundH4672VerbfavourH2580Noun MasculineinthysightH5869NounandletmenotseeH7200VerbmywretchednessH7451

Commentary for Numbers 11:15

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Barnes’ Notes Classic commentary from Albert Barnes Matthew Henry Commentary Classic commentary from Matthew Henry
Overview of Numbers 11:15
Summary
Moses requests death rather than continue.
Place
Wilderness camp
Event
Moses requests death from God
Estimated Time Period
c. 1400 BC
Category
Lament