Numbers 17:13

Whosoever cometh any thing near unto the tabernacle of the LORD shall die: shall we be consumed with dying?

King James Version

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Other Translations for Numbers 17:13

BSB

Anyone who comes near the tabernacle of the LORD will die. Are we all going to perish?"

AKJV

Whoever comes any thing near to the tabernacle of the LORD shall die: shall we be consumed with dying?

CPDV

Whoever approaches to the tabernacle of the Lord dies. Will we all be wiped away, even to total annihilation?"

ERV

Every one that cometh near, that cometh near unto the tabernacle of the LORD, dieth: shall we perish all of us?

NHEB

Everyone who comes near, who comes near to the tabernacle of the LORD, dies. Will we all perish?"

SMT

All coming near, coming near the dwelling of Jehovah, and dying, shall die: shall we die to breathe out life?

Word Study (Strong’s) for Numbers 17:13

WhosoevercomethanythingnearH7131AdjectiveuntothetabernacleH4908Noun MasculineoftheLORDH3068Proper NameshalldieH4191VerbshallwebeconsumedH8552VerbwithdyingH1478Verb

Commentary for Numbers 17:13

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

Overview of Numbers 17:13

Summary

Approaching holy sanctuary results in execution.

Place

Tabernacle

Event

Warning about sanctuary proximity

Estimated Time Period

c. 1400 BC