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class="vheadingv"><b>Verse</b><a href="/bsb/numbers/14.htm" class="clickchap" style="color:#001320" title="Click any translation name for full chapter">  (Click for Chapter)</a></div><div id="par"><span class="versiontext"><a href="/niv/numbers/14.htm">New International Version</a></span><br />Then Moses and Aaron fell facedown in front of the whole Israelite assembly gathered there.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nlt/numbers/14.htm">New Living Translation</a></span><br />Then Moses and Aaron fell face down on the ground before the whole community of Israel.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/esv/numbers/14.htm">English Standard Version</a></span><br />Then Moses and Aaron fell on their faces before all the assembly of the congregation of the people of Israel.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/bsb/numbers/14.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a></span><br />Then Moses and Aaron fell facedown before the whole assembly of the congregation of Israel.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/kjv/numbers/14.htm">King James Bible</a></span><br />Then Moses and Aaron fell on their faces before all the assembly of the congregation of the children of Israel.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nkjv/numbers/14.htm">New King James Version</a></span><br />Then Moses and Aaron fell on their faces before all the assembly of the congregation of the children of Israel.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb_/numbers/14.htm">New American Standard Bible</a></span><br />Then Moses and Aaron fell on their faces in the presence of all the assembly of the congregation of the sons of Israel.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb/numbers/14.htm">NASB 1995</a></span><br />Then Moses and Aaron fell on their faces in the presence of all the assembly of the congregation of the sons of Israel.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb77/numbers/14.htm">NASB 1977 </a></span><br />Then Moses and Aaron fell on their faces in the presence of all the assembly of the congregation of the sons of Israel.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsb/numbers/14.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a></span><br />Then Moses and Aaron fell on their faces in the presence of all the assembly of the congregation of the sons of Israel.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/amp/numbers/14.htm">Amplified Bible</a></span><br />Then Moses and Aaron fell on their faces before all the assembly of the congregation of the Israelites.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/csb/numbers/14.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />Then Moses and Aaron fell facedown in front of the whole assembly of the Israelite community.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hcsb/numbers/14.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />Then Moses and Aaron fell down with their faces to the ground in front of the whole assembly of the Israelite community. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/asv/numbers/14.htm">American Standard Version</a></span><br />Then Moses and Aaron fell on their faces before all the assembly of the congregation of the children of Israel.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cev/numbers/14.htm">Contemporary English Version</a></span><br />Moses and Aaron bowed down to pray in front of the crowd. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/erv/numbers/14.htm">English Revised Version</a></span><br />Then Moses and Aaron fell on their faces before all the assembly of the congregation of the children of Israel.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gwt/numbers/14.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a></span><br />Immediately, Moses and Aaron bowed with their faces touching the ground in front of the whole community of Israel assembled there.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gnt/numbers/14.htm">Good News Translation</a></span><br />Then Moses and Aaron bowed to the ground in front of all the people. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/isv/numbers/14.htm">International Standard Version</a></span><br />Moses and Aaron fell on their faces in front of the entire assembly of the congregation of Israel. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/msb/numbers/14.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a></span><br />Then Moses and Aaron fell facedown before the whole assembly of the congregation of Israel.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/net/numbers/14.htm">NET Bible</a></span><br />Then Moses and Aaron fell down with their faces to the ground before the whole assembled community of the Israelites.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nheb/numbers/14.htm">New Heart English Bible</a></span><br />Then Moses and Aaron fell on their faces before all the assembly of the congregation of the children of Israel.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/wbt/numbers/14.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a></span><br />Then Moses and Aaron fell on their faces before all the assembly of the congregation of the children of Israel.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/web/numbers/14.htm">World English Bible</a></span><br />Then Moses and Aaron fell on their faces before all the assembly of the congregation of the children of Israel. <div class="vheading2"><b>Literal Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsv/numbers/14.htm">Literal Standard Version</a></span><br />And Moses falls—Aaron also—on their faces, before all the assembly of the congregation of the sons of Israel.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/ylt/numbers/14.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a></span><br /> And Moses falleth -- Aaron also -- on their faces, before all the assembly of the company of the sons of Israel.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/slt/numbers/14.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a></span><br />And Moses will fall, and Aaron, upon their faces before all the gathering of the assembly of the sons of Israel.<div class="vheading2"><b>Catholic Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/drb/numbers/14.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a></span><br />And when Moses and Aaron heard this, they fell down flat upon the ground before the multitude of the children of Israel. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cpdv/numbers/14.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a></span><br />And when Moses and Aaron heard this, they fell prone on the ground in the sight of the multitude of the sons of Israel.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nabre/numbers/14.htm">New American Bible</a></span><br />But Moses and Aaron fell prostrate before the whole assembled community of the Israelites;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nrsvce/numbers/14.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a></span><br />Then Moses and Aaron fell on their faces before all the assembly of the congregation of the Israelites.<div class="vheading2"><b>Translations from Aramaic</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lamsa/numbers/14.htm">Lamsa Bible</a></span><br />Then Moses and Aaron fell on their faces before all the assembly of the congregation of the children of Israel.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hpbt/numbers/14.htm">Peshitta Holy Bible Translated</a></span><br />And Moshe and Ahron fell on their faces before all the crowds of the assembly of the children of Israel.<div class="vheading2"><b>OT Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/jps/numbers/14.htm">JPS Tanakh 1917</a></span><br />Then Moses and Aaron fell on their faces before all the assembly of the congregation of the children of Israel.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/sep/numbers/14.htm">Brenton Septuagint Translation</a></span><br />And Moses and Aaron fell upon their face before all the congregation of the children of Israel.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/parallel/numbers/14-5.htm">Additional Translations ...</a></span></div></div></div><div id="centbox"><div class="padcent"><a name="audio" id="audio"></a><div class="vheadingv"><b>Audio Bible</b></div><iframe width="100%" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/yauBFvKLNNo?start=4290" 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/14.htm">The People Rebel</a></span><br>…<span class="reftext">4</span>So they said to one another, “Let us appoint a leader and return to Egypt.” <span class="reftext">5</span><span class="highl"><a href="/hebrew/4872.htm" title="4872: mō·šeh (N-proper-ms) -- A great Isr. leader, prophet and lawgiver. From mashah; drawing out, i.e. Rescued; Mosheh, the Israelite lawgiver.">Then Moses</a> <a href="/hebrew/175.htm" title="175: wə·’a·hă·rōn (Conj-w:: N-proper-ms) -- An elder brother of Moses. Of uncertain derivation; Aharon, the brother of Moses.">and Aaron</a> <a href="/hebrew/5307.htm" title="5307: way·yip·pōl (Conj-w:: V-Qal-ConsecImperf-3ms) -- To fall, lie. A primitive root; to fall, in a great variety of applications.">fell</a> <a href="/hebrew/5921.htm" title="5921: ‘al- (Prep) -- Properly, the same as al used as a preposition; above, over, upon, or against in a great variety of applications."></a> <a href="/hebrew/6440.htm" title="6440: pə·nê·hem (N-mpc:: 3mp) -- Face, faces. Plural of an unused noun; the face; used in a great variety of applications; also as a preposition.">facedown</a> <a href="/hebrew/6440.htm" title="6440: lip̄·nê (Prep-l:: N-cpc) -- Face, faces. Plural of an unused noun; the face; used in a great variety of applications; also as a preposition.">before</a> <a href="/hebrew/3605.htm" title="3605: kāl- (N-msc) -- The whole, all. Or kowl; from kalal; properly, the whole; hence, all, any or every.">the whole</a> <a href="/hebrew/6951.htm" title="6951: qə·hal (N-msc) -- Assembly, convocation, congregation. From qahal; assemblage.">assembly</a> <a href="/hebrew/5712.htm" title="5712: ‘ă·ḏaṯ (N-fsc) -- Congregation. Feminine of ed in the original sense of fixture; a stated assemblage.">of the congregation</a> <a href="/hebrew/1121.htm" title="1121: bə·nê (N-mpc) -- Son. From banah; a son, in the widest sense (like 'ab, 'ach, etc.)."></a> <a href="/hebrew/3478.htm" title="3478: yiś·rā·’êl (N-proper-ms) -- From sarah and 'el; he will rule as God; Jisrael, a symbolical name of Jacob; also of his posterity.">of Israel.</a> </span><span class="reftext">6</span>Joshua son of Nun and Caleb son of Jephunneh, who were among those who had spied out the land, tore their clothes…<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/34-8.htm">Exodus 34:8</a></span><br />Moses immediately bowed down to the ground and worshiped.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/joshua/7-6.htm">Joshua 7:6</a></span><br />Then Joshua tore his clothes and fell facedown before the ark of the LORD until evening, as did the elders of Israel; and they all sprinkled dust on their heads.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_samuel/4-12.htm">1 Samuel 4:12</a></span><br />That same day a Benjamite ran from the battle line all the way to Shiloh, with his clothes torn and dirt on his head.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/2_samuel/1-2.htm">2 Samuel 1:2</a></span><br />On the third day a man with torn clothes and dust on his head arrived from Saul’s camp. When he came to David, he fell to the ground to pay him homage.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/2_kings/19-1.htm">2 Kings 19:1</a></span><br />On hearing this report, King Hezekiah tore his clothes, put on sackcloth, and entered the house of the LORD.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/ezra/9-3.htm">Ezra 9:3-5</a></span><br />When I heard this report, I tore my tunic and cloak, pulled out some hair from my head and beard, and sat down in horror. / Then everyone who trembled at the words of the God of Israel gathered around me because of the unfaithfulness of the exiles, while I sat there in horror until the evening offering. / At the evening offering, I got up from my humiliation with my tunic and cloak torn, and I fell on my knees, spread out my hands to the LORD my God,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/nehemiah/9-1.htm">Nehemiah 9:1</a></span><br />On the twenty-fourth day of the same month, the Israelites gathered together, fasting and wearing sackcloth, with dust on their heads.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/job/1-20.htm">Job 1:20</a></span><br />Then Job stood up, tore his robe, and shaved his head. He fell to the ground and worshiped,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/isaiah/37-1.htm">Isaiah 37:1</a></span><br />On hearing this report, King Hezekiah tore his clothes, put on sackcloth, and entered the house of the LORD.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/ezekiel/9-8.htm">Ezekiel 9:8</a></span><br />While they were killing, I was left alone. And I fell facedown and cried out, “Oh, Lord GOD, when You pour out Your wrath on Jerusalem, will You destroy the entire remnant of Israel?”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/matthew/26-39.htm">Matthew 26:39</a></span><br />Going a little farther, He fell facedown and prayed, “My Father, if it is possible, let this cup pass from Me. Yet not as I will, but as You will.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/matthew/26-42.htm">Matthew 26:42</a></span><br />A second time He went away and prayed, “My Father, if this cup cannot pass unless I drink it, may Your will be done.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/mark/14-35.htm">Mark 14:35</a></span><br />Going a little farther, He fell to the ground and prayed that, if it were possible, the hour would pass from Him.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/luke/22-41.htm">Luke 22:41</a></span><br />And He withdrew about a stone’s throw beyond them, where He knelt down and prayed,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/acts/7-60.htm">Acts 7:60</a></span><br />Falling on his knees, he cried out in a loud voice, “Lord, do not hold this sin against them.” And when he had said this, he fell asleep.</div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div><p class="tsk2">Then Moses and Aaron fell on their faces before all the assembly of the congregation of the children of Israel.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/numbers/14-16.htm">Numbers 14:16,22,45</a></b></br> Because the LORD was not able to bring this people into the land which he sware unto them, therefore he hath slain them in the wilderness… </p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/genesis/17-3.htm">Genesis 17:3</a></b></br> And Abram fell on his face: and God talked with him, saying,</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/leviticus/9-24.htm">Leviticus 9:24</a></b></br> And there came a fire out from before the LORD, and consumed upon the altar the burnt offering and the fat: <i>which</i> when all the people saw, they shouted, and fell on their faces.</p><div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/numbers/14-2.htm">Aaron</a> <a href="/numbers/14-2.htm">Assembly</a> <a href="/numbers/14-3.htm">Children</a> <a href="/numbers/14-2.htm">Congregation</a> <a href="/numbers/14-2.htm">Israel</a> <a href="/numbers/13-26.htm">Israelite</a> <a href="/numbers/10-35.htm">Presence</a> <a href="/numbers/14-2.htm">Whole</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/numbers/14-26.htm">Aaron</a> <a href="/numbers/14-7.htm">Assembly</a> <a href="/numbers/14-7.htm">Children</a> <a href="/numbers/14-7.htm">Congregation</a> <a href="/numbers/14-7.htm">Israel</a> <a href="/numbers/14-7.htm">Israelite</a> <a href="/numbers/16-7.htm">Presence</a> <a href="/numbers/14-7.htm">Whole</a><div class="vheading2">Numbers 14</div><span class="reftext">1. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/numbers/14-1.htm">The people murmur at the news</a></span><br><span class="reftext">6. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/numbers/14-6.htm">Joshua and Caleb labor to still them</a></span><br><span class="reftext">11. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/numbers/14-11.htm">God threatens them</a></span><br><span class="reftext">13. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/numbers/14-13.htm">Moses intercedes with God, and obtains pardon</a></span><br><span class="reftext">26. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/numbers/14-26.htm">The Murmurers are debarred from entering into the land</a></span><br><span class="reftext">36. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/numbers/14-36.htm">The men who raised the evil report die by a plague</a></span><br><span class="reftext">40. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/numbers/14-40.htm">The people that would invade the land against the will of God are smitten</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'; 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In the ancient Near Eastern culture, prostration was a common expression of reverence and supplication, often seen in the presence of a king or deity. Moses and Aaron, as leaders, demonstrate their dependence on God and their earnest plea for His intervention. This act is reminiscent of other biblical instances where leaders or prophets fall facedown in prayer or worship, such as Abraham in <a href="/genesis/17-3.htm">Genesis 17:3</a> and Joshua in <a href="/joshua/5-14.htm">Joshua 5:14</a>. It signifies a moment of crisis and the need for divine guidance.<p><b>before the whole assembly of the congregation of Israel.</b><br>The "whole assembly" refers to the entire community of Israelites, who were gathered in a state of rebellion and fear after hearing the report of the spies about the Promised Land. This public display of humility by Moses and Aaron serves as a powerful witness to the people, contrasting their faith and leadership with the people's lack of trust in God's promises. The term "congregation" underscores the collective identity of the Israelites as God's chosen people, bound by covenant. This moment is pivotal in the narrative of Israel's journey, highlighting the tension between faith and unbelief, and setting the stage for God's response to their rebellion.<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <b><a href="/topical/m/moses.htm">Moses</a></b><br>The leader of the Israelites, chosen by God to lead His people out of Egypt and through the wilderness. Moses is a central figure in the Old Testament, known for his humility and close relationship with God.<br><br>2. <b><a href="/topical/a/aaron.htm">Aaron</a></b><br>The brother of Moses and the first high priest of Israel. He often served as Moses' spokesperson and played a significant role in the spiritual leadership of the Israelites.<br><br>3. <b><a href="/topical/t/the_assembly_of_the_congregation_of_israel.htm">The Assembly of the Congregation of Israel</a></b><br>Refers to the entire community of Israelites who were journeying from Egypt to the Promised Land. At this point in the account, they are in the wilderness, facing challenges and expressing doubt about God's promises.<br><br>4. <b><a href="/topical/f/falling_facedown.htm">Falling Facedown</a></b><br>A posture of humility, submission, and intercession. In the Hebrew context, this act signifies deep reverence and earnest prayer, often in response to a crisis or in seeking God's intervention.<br><br>5. <b><a href="/topical/t/the_wilderness.htm">The Wilderness</a></b><br>The setting for much of the Israelites' journey, representing both physical and spiritual challenges. It is a place of testing, growth, and reliance on God's provision.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><b><a href="/topical/h/humility_in_leadership.htm">Humility in Leadership</a></b><br>True leadership in God's kingdom is marked by humility and a willingness to seek God's guidance in times of crisis.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/t/the_power_of_intercession.htm">The Power of Intercession</a></b><br>Intercessory prayer is a powerful tool for leaders and believers alike, demonstrating trust in God's ability to intervene and guide.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/r/responding_to_crisis_with_faith.htm">Responding to Crisis with Faith</a></b><br>In moments of doubt and fear, believers are called to respond with faith and reliance on God, rather than succumbing to despair.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/u/unity_in_the_community_of_believers.htm">Unity in the Community of Believers</a></b><br>The actions of Moses and Aaron remind us of the importance of unity and collective seeking of God's will within the community of faith.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/t/the_importance_of_reverence.htm">The Importance of Reverence</a></b><br>Approaching God with reverence and submission is crucial in our relationship with Him, acknowledging His sovereignty and our dependence on Him.<div class="vheading2">Lists and Questions</div><a href="/top10/lessons_from_numbers_14.htm">Top 10 Lessons from Numbers 14</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/who_are_the_bible's_close_relatives.htm">Who are the close relatives in the Bible?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/how_are_moses_and_jesus_similar.htm">What similarities exist between Moses and Jesus?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/why_is_god's_mercy_inconsistent_in_num_16.htm">Why does God's response in Numbers 16:44-45 seem inconsistent with His mercy in other parts of the Bible?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/what_does_seeking_god's_face_mean.htm">What events are chronicled in the Wars of the Lord?</a><a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/pulpit/numbers/14.htm">Pulpit Commentary</a></div><span class="cmt_sub_title">Verse 5.</span> - <span class="cmt_word">Moses</span> <span class="cmt_word">and Aaron fell on their faces.</span> After making ineffectual efforts to reason with the people, or rather with their leaders (<a href="/deuteronomy/1-29.htm">Deuteronomy 1:29-31</a>). It was not, however, in this case an attitude of intercession, but the instinctive action of those who await in silent horror a catastrophe which they see to be inevitable; it testified to all who saw it that they were overwhelmed with shame and sorrow in view of the awful sin of the people, and of the terrible punishment which must follow. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/commentaries/numbers/14-5.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">Then Moses</span><br /><span class="heb">מֹשֶׁ֛ה</span> <span class="translit">(mō·šeh)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - proper - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_4872.htm">Strong's 4872: </a> </span><span class="str2">Moses -- a great Israelite leader, prophet and lawgiver</span><br /><br /><span class="word">and Aaron</span><br /><span class="heb">וְאַהֲרֹ֖ן</span> <span class="translit">(wə·’a·hă·rōn)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunctive waw | Noun - proper - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_175.htm">Strong's 175: </a> </span><span class="str2">Aaron -- an elder brother of Moses</span><br /><br /><span class="word">fell</span><br /><span class="heb">וַיִּפֹּ֥ל</span> <span class="translit">(way·yip·pōl)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_5307.htm">Strong's 5307: </a> </span><span class="str2">To fall, lie</span><br /><br /><span class="word">facedown</span><br /><span class="heb">פְּנֵיהֶ֑ם</span> <span class="translit">(pə·nê·hem)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - masculine plural construct | third person masculine plural<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_6440.htm">Strong's 6440: </a> </span><span class="str2">The face</span><br /><br /><span class="word">before</span><br /><span class="heb">לִפְנֵ֕י</span> <span class="translit">(lip̄·nê)</span><br /><span class="parse">Preposition-l | Noun - common plural construct<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_6440.htm">Strong's 6440: </a> </span><span class="str2">The face</span><br /><br /><span class="word">the entire</span><br /><span class="heb">כָּל־</span> <span class="translit">(kāl-)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - masculine singular construct<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_3605.htm">Strong's 3605: </a> </span><span class="str2">The whole, all, any, every</span><br /><br /><span class="word">assembled</span><br /><span class="heb">קְהַ֥ל</span> <span class="translit">(qə·hal)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - masculine singular construct<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_6951.htm">Strong's 6951: </a> </span><span class="str2">Assembly, convocation, congregation</span><br /><br /><span class="word">congregation</span><br /><span class="heb">עֲדַ֖ת</span> <span class="translit">(‘ă·ḏaṯ)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - feminine singular construct<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_5712.htm">Strong's 5712: </a> </span><span class="str2">A stated assemblage</span><br /><br /><span class="word">of Israel.</span><br /><span class="heb">יִשְׂרָאֵֽל׃</span> <span class="translit">(yiś·rā·’êl)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - proper - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_3478.htm">Strong's 3478: </a> </span><span class="str2">Israel -- 'God strives', another name of Jacob and his desc</span><br /><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/numbers/14-5.htm">Numbers 14:5 NIV</a><br /><a href="/nlt/numbers/14-5.htm">Numbers 14:5 NLT</a><br /><a href="/esv/numbers/14-5.htm">Numbers 14:5 ESV</a><br /><a href="/nasb/numbers/14-5.htm">Numbers 14:5 NASB</a><br /><a href="/kjv/numbers/14-5.htm">Numbers 14:5 KJV</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="//bibleapps.com/numbers/14-5.htm">Numbers 14:5 BibleApps.com</a><br /><a href="//bibliaparalela.com/numbers/14-5.htm">Numbers 14:5 Biblia Paralela</a><br /><a href="//holybible.com.cn/numbers/14-5.htm">Numbers 14:5 Chinese Bible</a><br /><a href="//saintebible.com/numbers/14-5.htm">Numbers 14:5 French Bible</a><br /><a href="/catholic/numbers/14-5.htm">Numbers 14:5 Catholic Bible</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/numbers/14-5.htm">OT Law: Numbers 14:5 Then Moses and Aaron fell on their (Nu Num.) </a></div></div></td></tr></table></div><div id="left"><a href="/numbers/14-4.htm" onmouseover='lft.src="/leftgif.png"' onmouseout='lft.src="/left.png"' title="Numbers 14:4"><img src="/left.png" name="lft" border="0" alt="Numbers 14:4" /></a></div><div id="right"><a href="/numbers/14-6.htm" onmouseover='rght.src="/rightgif.png"' onmouseout='rght.src="/right.png"' title="Numbers 14:6"><img src="/right.png" name="rght" border="0" alt="Numbers 14:6" /></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>