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I must return to my own land and family.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/esv/numbers/10.htm">English Standard Version</a></span><br />But he said to him, “I will not go. I will depart to my own land and to my kindred.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/bsb/numbers/10.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a></span><br />“I will not go,” Hobab replied. “Instead, I am going back to my own land and my own people.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/kjv/numbers/10.htm">King James Bible</a></span><br />And he said unto him, I will not go; but I will depart to mine own land, and to my kindred.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nkjv/numbers/10.htm">New King James Version</a></span><br />And he said to him, “I will not go, but I will depart to my <i>own</i> land and to my relatives.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb_/numbers/10.htm">New American Standard Bible</a></span><br />But he said to him, “I will not come, but rather will go to my <i>own</i> land and relatives.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb/numbers/10.htm">NASB 1995</a></span><br />But he said to him, &#8220I will not come, but rather will go to my own land and relatives.&#8221<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb77/numbers/10.htm">NASB 1977 </a></span><br />But he said to him, “I will not come, but rather will go to my <i>own</i> land and relatives.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsb/numbers/10.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a></span><br />But he said to him, “I will not come, but rather will go to my <i>own</i> land and kin.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/amp/numbers/10.htm">Amplified Bible</a></span><br />But Hobab [Moses’ brother-in-law] said to him, “I will not go; I will return to my own land and to my family.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/csb/numbers/10.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />But he replied to him, “I don’t want to go. Instead, I will go to my own land and my relatives.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hcsb/numbers/10.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />But he replied to him, &#8220I don&#8217t want to go. Instead, I will go to my own land and my relatives."&#8221 <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/asv/numbers/10.htm">American Standard Version</a></span><br />And he said unto him, I will not go; but I will depart to mine own land, and to my kindred.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cev/numbers/10.htm">Contemporary English Version</a></span><br />"No, I won't go," Hobab answered. "I'm returning home to be with my own people." <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/erv/numbers/10.htm">English Revised Version</a></span><br />And he said unto him, I will not go; but I will depart to mine own land, and to my kindred.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gwt/numbers/10.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a></span><br />Hobab answered, "No, I won't go. I want to go back to my own country where my relatives are."<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gnt/numbers/10.htm">Good News Translation</a></span><br />Hobab answered, "No, I am going back to my native land." <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/isv/numbers/10.htm">International Standard Version</a></span><br />But he said, "I won't go with you because I'm returning to my land and to my own family."<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/msb/numbers/10.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a></span><br />“I will not go,” Hobab replied. “Instead, I am going back to my own land and my own people.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/net/numbers/10.htm">NET Bible</a></span><br />But Hobab said to him, "I will not go, but I will go instead to my own land and to my kindred."<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nheb/numbers/10.htm">New Heart English Bible</a></span><br />He said to him, "I will not go; but I will depart to my own land, and to my relatives."<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/wbt/numbers/10.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a></span><br />And he said to him, I will not go; but I will depart to my own land, and to my kindred.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/web/numbers/10.htm">World English Bible</a></span><br />He said to him, “I will not go; but I will depart to my own land, and to my relatives.” <div class="vheading2"><b>Literal Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsv/numbers/10.htm">Literal Standard Version</a></span><br />And he says to him, “I do not go; but I go to my land and to my family.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/ylt/numbers/10.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a></span><br /> And he saith unto him, 'I do not go; but unto my land and unto my kindred do I go.'<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/slt/numbers/10.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a></span><br />And he will say to him, I will not go; but to my land, and to my kindred I will go.<div class="vheading2"><b>Catholic Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/drb/numbers/10.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a></span><br />But he answered him: I will not go with thee, but I will return to my country, wherein I was born. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cpdv/numbers/10.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a></span><br />And he answered him, “I will not go with you, but I will return to my own land, in which I was born.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nabre/numbers/10.htm">New American Bible</a></span><br />But he answered, “No, I will not come. I am going instead to the land of my birth.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nrsvce/numbers/10.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a></span><br />But he said to him, “I will not go, but I will go back to my own land and to my kindred.”<div class="vheading2"><b>Translations from Aramaic</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lamsa/numbers/10.htm">Lamsa Bible</a></span><br />But he said to him, I will not go; but I will depart to my own land, where I was born.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hpbt/numbers/10.htm">Peshitta Holy Bible Translated</a></span><br />And he said to him “I shall not go, but I shall go to my land where I was born.”<div class="vheading2"><b>OT Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/jps/numbers/10.htm">JPS Tanakh 1917</a></span><br />And he said unto him: 'I will not go; but I will depart to mine own land, and to my kindred.'<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/sep/numbers/10.htm">Brenton Septuagint Translation</a></span><br />And he said to him, I will not go, but <i>I will go</i> to my land and to my kindred.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/parallel/numbers/10-30.htm">Additional Translations ...</a></span></div></div></div><div id="centbox"><div class="padcent"><a name="study" id="study"></a><div class="vheadingv"><b>Audio Bible</b></div><iframe width="100%" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/yauBFvKLNNo?start=3459" title="YouTube video player" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" allowfullscreen></iframe><span class="p"><br /><br /><br /></span><div class="vheadingv"><b>Context</b></div><span class="hdg"><a href="/bsb/numbers/10.htm">From Sinai to Paran</a></span><br>…<span class="reftext">29</span>Then Moses said to Hobab, the son of Moses’ father-in-law Reuel the Midianite, “We are setting out for the place of which the LORD said: ‘I will give it to you.’ Come with us, and we will treat you well, for the LORD has promised good things to Israel.” <span class="reftext">30</span><span class="highl"><a href="/hebrew/3808.htm" title="3808: lō (Adv-NegPrt) -- Not. Or lowi; or loh; a primitive particle; not; by implication, no; often used with other particles.">“I will not</a> <a href="/hebrew/1980.htm" title="1980: ’ê·lêḵ (V-Qal-Imperf-1cs) -- To go, come, walk. Akin to yalak; a primitive root; to walk.">go,”</a> <a href="/hebrew/559.htm" title="559: way·yō·mer (Conj-w:: V-Qal-ConsecImperf-3ms) -- To utter, say. A primitive root; to say.">Hobab replied.</a> <a href="/hebrew/413.htm" title="413: ’ê·lāw (Prep:: 3ms) -- To, into, towards. "></a> <a href="/hebrew/3588.htm" title="3588: kî (Conj) -- That, for, when. ">“Instead,</a> <a href="/hebrew/518.htm" title="518: ’im- (Conj) -- If. A primitive particle; used very widely as demonstrative, lo!"></a> <a href="/hebrew/1980.htm" title="1980: ’ê·lêḵ (V-Qal-Imperf-1cs) -- To go, come, walk. Akin to yalak; a primitive root; to walk.">I am going back</a> <a href="/hebrew/413.htm" title="413: ’el- (Prep) -- To, into, towards. ">to</a> <a href="/hebrew/776.htm" title="776: ’ar·ṣî (N-fsc:: 1cs) -- Earth, land. From an unused root probably meaning to be firm; the earth.">my own land</a> <a href="/hebrew/413.htm" title="413: wə·’el- (Conj-w:: Prep) -- To, into, towards. "></a> <a href="/hebrew/4138.htm" title="4138: mō·w·laḏ·tî (N-fsc:: 1cs) -- Kindred, birth, offspring. From yalad; nativity; by implication, lineage, native country; also offspring, family.">and my own people.”</a> </span><span class="reftext">31</span>“Please do not leave us,” Moses said, “since you know where we should camp in the wilderness, and you can serve as our eyes.…<div class="cred"><a href="//berean.bible">Berean Standard Bible</a> · <a href="//berean.bible/downloads.htm">Download</a></div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="crossref" id="crossref"></a><div class="vheading">Cross References</div><div id="crf"><span class="crossverse"><a href="/exodus/18-27.htm">Exodus 18:27</a></span><br />Then Moses sent his father-in-law on his way, and Jethro returned to his own land.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/ruth/1-15.htm">Ruth 1:15-16</a></span><br />“Look,” said Naomi, “your sister-in-law has gone back to her people and her gods; follow her back home.” / But Ruth replied: “Do not urge me to leave you or to turn from following you. For wherever you go, I will go, and wherever you live, I will live; your people will be my people, and your God will be my God.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/genesis/12-1.htm">Genesis 12:1</a></span><br />Then the LORD said to Abram, “Leave your country, your kindred, and your father’s household, and go to the land I will show you.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/genesis/31-55.htm">Genesis 31:55</a></span><br />Early the next morning, Laban got up and kissed his grandchildren and daughters and blessed them. Then he left to return home.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/judges/19-10.htm">Judges 19:10</a></span><br />But the man was unwilling to spend the night. He got up and departed, and arrived opposite Jebus (that is, Jerusalem), with his two saddled donkeys and his concubine.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_samuel/15-6.htm">1 Samuel 15:6</a></span><br />And he warned the Kenites, “Since you showed kindness to all the Israelites when they came up out of Egypt, go on and get away from the Amalekites. Otherwise I will sweep you away with them.” So the Kenites moved away from the Amalekites.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/2_samuel/19-37.htm">2 Samuel 19:37-38</a></span><br />Please let your servant return, that I may die in my own city near the tomb of my father and mother. But here is your servant Chimham. Let him cross over with my lord the king, and do for him what is good in your sight.” / The king replied, “Chimham will cross over with me, and I will do for him what is good in your sight, and I will do for you whatever you desire of me.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_kings/19-20.htm">1 Kings 19:20</a></span><br />So Elisha left the oxen, ran after Elijah, and said, “Please let me kiss my father and mother goodbye, and then I will follow you.” “Go on back,” Elijah replied, “for what have I done to you?”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/jeremiah/2-2.htm">Jeremiah 2:2</a></span><br />“Go and proclaim in the hearing of Jerusalem that this is what the LORD says: ‘I remember the devotion of your youth, your love as a bride, how you followed Me in the wilderness, in a land not sown.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/isaiah/6-8.htm">Isaiah 6:8</a></span><br />Then I heard the voice of the Lord saying: “Whom shall I send? Who will go for Us?” And I said: “Here am I. Send me!”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/matthew/8-21.htm">Matthew 8:21-22</a></span><br />Another of His disciples requested, “Lord, first let me go and bury my father.” / But Jesus told him, “Follow Me, and let the dead bury their own dead.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/luke/9-61.htm">Luke 9:61-62</a></span><br />Still another said, “I will follow You, Lord; but first let me bid farewell to my family.” / Then Jesus declared, “No one who puts his hand to the plow and then looks back is fit for the kingdom of God.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/john/1-43.htm">John 1:43-45</a></span><br />The next day Jesus decided to set out for Galilee. Finding Philip, He told him, “Follow Me.” / Now Philip was from Bethsaida, the same town as Andrew and Peter. / Philip found Nathanael and told him, “We have found the One Moses wrote about in the Law, the One the prophets foretold—Jesus of Nazareth, the son of Joseph.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/acts/15-37.htm">Acts 15:37-39</a></span><br />Barnabas wanted to take John, also called Mark. / But Paul thought it best not to take him, because he had deserted them in Pamphylia and had not accompanied them in the work. / Their disagreement was so sharp that they parted company. Barnabas took Mark and sailed for Cyprus,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/acts/13-13.htm">Acts 13:13</a></span><br />After setting sail from Paphos, Paul and his companions came to Perga in Pamphylia, where John left them to return to Jerusalem.</div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div><p class="tsk2">And he said to him, I will not go; but I will depart to my own land, and to my kindred.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/genesis/12-1.htm">Genesis 12:1</a></b></br> Now the LORD had said unto Abram, Get thee out of thy country, and from thy kindred, and from thy father's house, unto a land that I will shew thee:</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/genesis/31-30.htm">Genesis 31:30</a></b></br> And now, <i>though</i> thou wouldest needs be gone, because thou sore longedst after thy father's house, <i>yet</i> wherefore hast thou stolen my gods?</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/ruth/1-15.htm">Ruth 1:15-17</a></b></br> And she said, Behold, thy sister in law is gone back unto her people, and unto her gods: return thou after thy sister in law… </p><div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/leviticus/24-16.htm">Birth</a> <a href="/leviticus/25-41.htm">Depart</a> <a href="/genesis/43-7.htm">Kindred</a> <a href="/leviticus/21-14.htm">Rather</a> <a href="/leviticus/25-49.htm">Relations</a> <a href="/leviticus/25-49.htm">Relatives</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/numbers/12-12.htm">Birth</a> <a href="/numbers/14-44.htm">Depart</a> <a href="/joshua/6-23.htm">Kindred</a> <a href="/deuteronomy/15-8.htm">Rather</a> <a href="/numbers/25-3.htm">Relations</a> <a href="/numbers/25-6.htm">Relatives</a><div class="vheading2">Numbers 10</div><span class="reftext">1. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/numbers/10-1.htm">The use of the silver trumpets</a></span><br><span class="reftext">11. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/numbers/10-11.htm">The Israelites move from Sinai to Paran</a></span><br><span class="reftext">14. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/numbers/10-14.htm">The order of their march</a></span><br><span class="reftext">29. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/numbers/10-29.htm">Hobab is entreated by Moses not to leave them</a></span><br><span class="reftext">33. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/numbers/10-33.htm">The blessing of Moses at the removing and resting of the ark</a></span><br></div></div><div id="mdd"><div align="center"><div class="bot2"><table align="center" width="100%"><tr><td><div align="center"> <script id="3d27ed63fc4348d5b062c4527ae09445"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=51ce25d5-1a8c-424a-8695-4bd48c750f35&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; </script> <script id="b817b7107f1d4a7997da1b3c33457e03"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=cb0edd8b-b416-47eb-8c6d-3cc96561f7e8&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; </script><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-2'> </div><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-0' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-3'> </div><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-1' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div><br /><br />  <div align="center" id='div-gpt-ad-1531425649696-0'> </div><br /><br /> <script type="text/javascript"> </script> <script type="text/javascript" src="//pagead2.googlesyndication.com/pagead/show_ads.js"> </script><br /><br /> </div> </td></tr></table></div></div></div><div id="combox"><div class="padcom"><a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a><div class="vheading"><a href="/study/numbers/10.htm">Berean Study Bible</a></div><b>But he replied</b><br />This phrase introduces a response, indicating a dialogue or conversation. In the context of <a href="/numbers/10.htm">Numbers 10</a>, Moses is speaking to Hobab, the son of Reuel the Midianite, Moses' father-in-law. The Hebrew root for "replied" is עָנָה (anah), which means to answer or respond. This sets the stage for a decision-making moment, highlighting the importance of dialogue and response in relationships and leadership. It reminds us of the value of communication and the need to listen and respond thoughtfully in our interactions.<p><b>I will not go</b><br />Hobab's response is direct and firm. The phrase "I will not go" reflects a personal decision and a sense of autonomy. The Hebrew word for "go" is יָלַךְ (yalak), which means to walk or proceed. This decision not to accompany the Israelites underscores the theme of free will and personal choice. It serves as a reminder that God allows individuals to make their own decisions, even when they differ from His people's plans. This highlights the respect for individual agency within the biblical narrative.<p><b>but I am going back</b><br />Here, Hobab expresses his intention to return to his own land. The phrase "going back" suggests a return to familiar territory, a place of origin or comfort. The Hebrew root שׁוּב (shuv) means to return or turn back. This decision to return home can be seen as a reflection of loyalty to one's roots and heritage. It also emphasizes the importance of family and the pull of one's homeland, which can be a powerful influence in decision-making.<p><b>to my own land</b><br />Hobab refers to his homeland, which signifies a place of belonging and identity. The concept of "land" in the Hebrew Bible often carries significant weight, representing not just physical territory but also cultural and spiritual identity. The Hebrew word אֶרֶץ (eretz) is used here, which can mean land, earth, or country. This highlights the deep connection between people and their land, a theme that resonates throughout the Bible, emphasizing the importance of place in God's covenantal promises.<p><b>and my kindred</b><br />The mention of "kindred" points to family ties and relationships. The Hebrew word מוֹלֶדֶת (moledet) refers to kindred or family, emphasizing the bonds of kinship and community. This phrase underscores the value placed on family and the support system it provides. In the biblical context, family is often seen as a source of identity and strength, and this decision by Hobab reflects the prioritization of familial responsibilities and connections. It serves as a reminder of the importance of maintaining and honoring family relationships within the Christian faith.<div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/ellicott/numbers/10.htm">Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers</a></div>(30) <span class= "bld">And he said unto him, I will not go . . . --</span>It is not expressly stated in the narrative whether Hobab did or did not ultimately accompany the Israelites on their march. It appears most probable, however, that the renewed solicitation of Moses proved effectual. In any case, it is certain from <a href="/judges/1-16.htm" title="And the children of the Kenite, Moses' father in law, went up out of the city of palm trees with the children of Judah into the wilderness of Judah, which lies in the south of Arad; and they went and dwelled among the people.">Judges 1:16</a> that the Kenites, as a body, "went up out of the city of palm trees with the children of Judah into the wilderness of Judah," and that "they went and dwelt among the people." (See <a href="/judges/1-16.htm" title="And the children of the Kenite, Moses' father in law, went up out of the city of palm trees with the children of Judah into the wilderness of Judah, which lies in the south of Arad; and they went and dwelled among the people.">Judges 1:16</a>; <a href="/judges/4-11.htm" title="Now Heber the Kenite, which was of the children of Hobab the father in law of Moses, had severed himself from the Kenites, and pitched his tent to the plain of Zaanaim, which is by Kedesh.">Judges 4:11</a>; <a href="/1_samuel/15-6.htm" title="And Saul said to the Kenites, Go, depart, get you down from among the Amalekites, lest I destroy you with them: for you showed kindness to all the children of Israel, when they came up out of Egypt. So the Kenites departed from among the Amalekites.">1Samuel 15:6</a>; <a href="/2_kings/10-15.htm" title="And when he was departed there, he lighted on Jehonadab the son of Rechab coming to meet him: and he saluted him, and said to him, Is your heart right, as my heart is with your heart? And Jehonadab answered, It is. If it be, give me your hand. And he gave him his hand; and he took him up to him into the chariot.">2Kings 10:15</a>; compared with <a href="/1_chronicles/2-55.htm" title="And the families of the scribes which dwelled at Jabez; the Tirathites, the Shimeathites, and Suchathites. These are the Kenites that came of Hemath, the father of the house of Rechab.">1Chronicles 2:55</a>.) . . . <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/commentaries/numbers/10-30.htm">Parallel Commentaries ...</a></span><span class="p"><br /><br /><br /></span><a name="lexicon" id="lexicon"></a><div class="vheading">Hebrew</div><span class="word">“I will not</span><br /><span class="heb">לֹ֣א</span> <span class="translit">(lō)</span><br /><span class="parse">Adverb - Negative particle<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_3808.htm">Strong's 3808: </a> </span><span class="str2">Not, no</span><br /><br /><span class="word">go,”</span><br /><span class="heb">אֵלֵ֑ךְ</span> <span class="translit">(’ê·lêḵ)</span><br /><span class="parse">Verb - Qal - Imperfect - first person common singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_1980.htm">Strong's 1980: </a> </span><span class="str2">To go, come, walk</span><br /><br /><span class="word">[Hobab] replied.</span><br /><span class="heb">וַיֹּ֥אמֶר</span> <span class="translit">(way·yō·mer)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_559.htm">Strong's 559: </a> </span><span class="str2">To utter, say</span><br /><br /><span class="word">“Instead,</span><br /><span class="heb">כִּ֧י</span> <span class="translit">(kî)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunction<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_3588.htm">Strong's 3588: </a> </span><span class="str2">A relative conjunction</span><br /><br /><span class="word">I am going back</span><br /><span class="heb">אֵלֵֽךְ׃</span> <span class="translit">(’ê·lêḵ)</span><br /><span class="parse">Verb - Qal - Imperfect - first person common singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_1980.htm">Strong's 1980: </a> </span><span class="str2">To go, come, walk</span><br /><br /><span class="word">to</span><br /><span class="heb">אֶל־</span> <span class="translit">(’el-)</span><br /><span class="parse">Preposition<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_413.htm">Strong's 413: </a> </span><span class="str2">Near, with, among, to</span><br /><br /><span class="word">my own land</span><br /><span class="heb">אַרְצִ֛י</span> <span class="translit">(’ar·ṣî)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - feminine singular construct | first person common singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_776.htm">Strong's 776: </a> </span><span class="str2">Earth, land</span><br /><br /><span class="word">and my own people.”</span><br /><span class="heb">מוֹלַדְתִּ֖י</span> <span class="translit">(mō·w·laḏ·tî)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - feminine singular construct | first person common singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_4138.htm">Strong's 4138: </a> </span><span class="str2">Nativity, lineage, native country, offspring, family</span><br /><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/numbers/10-30.htm">Numbers 10:30 NIV</a><br /><a href="/nlt/numbers/10-30.htm">Numbers 10:30 NLT</a><br /><a href="/esv/numbers/10-30.htm">Numbers 10:30 ESV</a><br /><a href="/nasb/numbers/10-30.htm">Numbers 10:30 NASB</a><br /><a href="/kjv/numbers/10-30.htm">Numbers 10:30 KJV</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="//bibleapps.com/numbers/10-30.htm">Numbers 10:30 BibleApps.com</a><br /><a href="//bibliaparalela.com/numbers/10-30.htm">Numbers 10:30 Biblia Paralela</a><br /><a href="//holybible.com.cn/numbers/10-30.htm">Numbers 10:30 Chinese Bible</a><br /><a href="//saintebible.com/numbers/10-30.htm">Numbers 10:30 French Bible</a><br /><a href="/catholic/numbers/10-30.htm">Numbers 10:30 Catholic Bible</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/numbers/10-30.htm">OT Law: Numbers 10:30 He said to him I will not (Nu Num.) </a></div></div></td></tr></table></div><div id="left"><a href="/numbers/10-29.htm" onmouseover='lft.src="/leftgif.png"' onmouseout='lft.src="/left.png"' title="Numbers 10:29"><img src="/left.png" name="lft" border="0" alt="Numbers 10:29" /></a></div><div id="right"><a href="/numbers/10-31.htm" onmouseover='rght.src="/rightgif.png"' onmouseout='rght.src="/right.png"' title="Numbers 10:31"><img src="/right.png" name="rght" border="0" alt="Numbers 10:31" /></a></div><div id="botleft"><a href="#" onmouseover='botleft.src="/botleftgif.png"' onmouseout='botleft.src="/botleft.png"' title="Top of Page"><img src="/botleft.png" name="botleft" border="0" alt="Top of Page" /></a></div><div id="botright"><a href="#" onmouseover='botright.src="/botrightgif.png"' onmouseout='botright.src="/botright.png"' title="Top of Page"><img src="/botright.png" name="botright" border="0" alt="Top of Page" /></a></div><div id="bot"><iframe width="100%" height="1500" scrolling="no" src="/botmenubhnew2.htm" frameborder="0"></iframe></div></td></tr></table></div></body></html>