Numbers 21:6

And the LORD sent fiery serpents among the people, and they bit the people; and much people of Israel died.

King James Version

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Other Translations for Numbers 21:6

BSB

So the LORD sent venomous snakes among the people, and many of the Israelites were bitten and died.

AKJV

And the LORD sent fiery serpents among the people, and they bit the people; and much people of Israel died.

CPDV

For this reason, the Lord sent fiery serpents among the people, which wounded or killed many of them.

ERV

And the LORD sent fiery serpents among the people, and they bit the people; and much people of Israel died.

NHEB

The LORD sent fiery serpents among the people, and they bit the people; and many people of Israel died.

SMT

And Jehovah will send upon the people deadly serpents, and they will bite the people; and much people will die from Israel.

Word Study (Strong’s) for Numbers 21:6

AndtheLORDH3068Proper Name sentH7971Verb fieryH8314Noun Masculine serpentsH5175Noun MasculineamongthepeopleH5971Noun MasculineandtheybitH5391VerbthepeopleH5971Noun MasculineandmuchH7227 peopleH5971Noun MasculineofIsraelH3478Proper Name Masculine diedH4191Verb

Commentary for Numbers 21:6

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

Overview of Numbers 21:6

Summary

Serpents attack people; many die quickly

Event

Serpents bite and kill people

Estimated Time Period

c. 1400 BC