Numbers 13:19

And what the land is that they dwell in, whether it be good or bad; and what cities they be that they dwell in, whether in tents, or in strong holds;

King James Version

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Other Translations for Numbers 13:19

BSB

Is the land where they live good or bad? Are the cities where they dwell open camps or fortifications?

AKJV

And what the land is that they dwell in, whether it be good or bad; and what cities they be that they dwell in, whether in tents, or in strong holds;

CPDV

and the land itself, whether it is good or bad, what kind of cities, walled or without walls,

ERV

and what the land is that they dwell in, whether it be good or bad; and what cities they be that they dwell in, whether in camps, or in strong holds;

NHEB

and what the land is that they dwell in, whether it is good or bad; and what cities they are that they dwell in, whether in camps, or in strongholds;

SMT

And what the land that they dwell in it, whether it is good or evil; and what the cities that they shall dwell in them, whether in camps or in fortifications;

Word Study (Strong’s) for Numbers 13:19

AndwhatthelandH776Noun FeminineisthattheydwellinH3427VerbwhetheritbegoodH2896orbadH7451andwhatcitiesH5892Noun MasculinetheybethattheydwellH3427Verb inH2007FemininewhetherintentsH4264Noun MasculineorinstrongholdsH4013Noun Masculine

Commentary for Numbers 13:19

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Barnes’ Notes Classic commentary from Albert Barnes Matthew Henry Commentary Classic commentary from Matthew Henry

Overview of Numbers 13:19

Summary

Instructions to evaluate cities and settlements

Place

Canaan

Event

Urban survey instructions given

Estimated Time Period

c. 1400 BC