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Only let us pass through on foot—<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nlt/deuteronomy/2.htm">New Living Translation</a></span><br />Sell us food to eat and water to drink, and we will pay for it. All we want is permission to pass through your land.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/esv/deuteronomy/2.htm">English Standard Version</a></span><br />You shall sell me food for money, that I may eat, and give me water for money, that I may drink. Only let me pass through on foot,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/bsb/deuteronomy/2.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a></span><br />You can sell us food to eat and water to drink in exchange for silver. Only let us pass through on foot,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/kjv/deuteronomy/2.htm">King James Bible</a></span><br />Thou shalt sell me meat for money, that I may eat; and give me water for money, that I may drink: only I will pass through on my feet;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nkjv/deuteronomy/2.htm">New King James Version</a></span><br />You shall sell me food for money, that I may eat, and give me water for money, that I may drink; only let me pass through on foot,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb_/deuteronomy/2.htm">New American Standard Bible</a></span><br />You will sell me food for money so that I may eat, and give me water for money so that I may drink, only let me pass through on foot,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb/deuteronomy/2.htm">NASB 1995</a></span><br />&#8216You will sell me food for money so that I may eat, and give me water for money so that I may drink, only let me pass through on foot,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb77/deuteronomy/2.htm">NASB 1977 </a></span><br />‘You will sell me food for money so that I may eat, and give me water for money so that I may drink, only let me pass through on foot,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsb/deuteronomy/2.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a></span><br />You will sell me food for money so that I may eat, and give me water for money so that I may drink; only let me pass through on foot,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/amp/deuteronomy/2.htm">Amplified Bible</a></span><br />You will sell me food for money so that I [along with my people] will eat, and you will give me water for money so that I [along with my people] will drink; only let me [and my people] travel through [the land] on foot,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/csb/deuteronomy/2.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />You can sell us food in exchange for silver so we may eat, and give us water for silver so we may drink. Only let us travel through on foot,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hcsb/deuteronomy/2.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />You can sell us food in exchange for silver so we may eat, and give us water for silver so we may drink. Only let us travel through on foot, <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/asv/deuteronomy/2.htm">American Standard Version</a></span><br />Thou shalt sell me food for money, that I may eat; and give me water for money, that I may drink: only let me pass through on my feet;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/erv/deuteronomy/2.htm">English Revised Version</a></span><br />Thou shalt sell me food for money, that I may eat; and give me water for money, that I may drink: only let me pass through on my feet;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gwt/deuteronomy/2.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a></span><br />We'll pay you in silver for the food we eat and the water we drink. Please let us go through,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gnt/deuteronomy/2.htm">Good News Translation</a></span><br />We will pay for the food we eat and the water we drink. All we want to do is to pass through your country, <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/isv/deuteronomy/2.htm">International Standard Version</a></span><br />Sell me food for cash, so I can eat and give me water for cash, so I can drink. Just let me pass through on foot, <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/msb/deuteronomy/2.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a></span><br />You can sell us food to eat and water to drink in exchange for silver. Only let us pass through on foot,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/net/deuteronomy/2.htm">NET Bible</a></span><br />Sell me food for cash so that I can eat and sell me water to drink. Just allow me to go through on foot,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nheb/deuteronomy/2.htm">New Heart English Bible</a></span><br />You shall sell me food for money, that I may eat; and give me water for money, that I may drink: only let me pass through on my feet,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/wbt/deuteronomy/2.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a></span><br />Thou shalt sell me food for money, that I may eat; and give me water for money, that I may drink: only I will pass through on my feet;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/web/deuteronomy/2.htm">World English Bible</a></span><br />You shall sell me food for money, that I may eat; and give me water for money, that I may drink. Just let me pass through on my feet, <div class="vheading2"><b>Literal Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsv/deuteronomy/2.htm">Literal Standard Version</a></span><br />You sell me food for money, and I have eaten; and you give to me water for money, and I have drunk; only, let me pass over on my feet,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/ylt/deuteronomy/2.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a></span><br /> food for money thou dost sell me, and I have eaten; and water for money thou dost give to me, and I have drunk; only, let me pass over on my feet, -- <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/slt/deuteronomy/2.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a></span><br />Thou shalt sell me food for silver, and I ate; and thou shalt give to me water for silver, and I drank: only I will pass through on my feet;<div class="vheading2"><b>Catholic Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/drb/deuteronomy/2.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a></span><br />Sell us meat for money, that we may eat: give us water for money and so we will drink. We only ask that thou wilt let us pass through, <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cpdv/deuteronomy/2.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a></span><br />Sell us food for a price, so that we may eat. Provide us with water for money, and so we will drink. We only ask that you allow us to pass through,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nabre/deuteronomy/2.htm">New American Bible</a></span><br />The food I eat you will sell me for money, and the water I drink, you will give me for money. Only let me march through,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nrsvce/deuteronomy/2.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a></span><br />You shall sell me food for money, so that I may eat, and supply me water for money, so that I may drink. Only allow me to pass through on foot—<div class="vheading2"><b>Translations from Aramaic</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lamsa/deuteronomy/2.htm">Lamsa Bible</a></span><br />You shall sell me grain for money, that I may eat; and sell me water for money, that I may drink; only let me pass through on foot;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hpbt/deuteronomy/2.htm">Peshitta Holy Bible Translated</a></span><br />Sell produce to us for silver and let us eat, and sell water to us for silver, and we will drink, only let us pass on our feet;<div class="vheading2"><b>OT Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/jps/deuteronomy/2.htm">JPS Tanakh 1917</a></span><br />Thou shalt sell me food for money, that I may eat; and give me water for money, that I may drink; only let me pass through on my feet;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/sep/deuteronomy/2.htm">Brenton Septuagint Translation</a></span><br />Thou shalt give me food for money, and I will eat; and thou shalt give me water for money, and I will drink; I will only go through on my feet:<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/parallel/deuteronomy/2-28.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/IRhBtZaVxJ0?start=685" 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/deuteronomy/2.htm">King Sihon Defeated</a></span><br>…<span class="reftext">27</span>“Let us pass through your land; we will stay on the main road. We will not turn to the right or to the left. <span class="reftext">28</span><span class="highl"><a href="/hebrew/7666.htm" title="7666: taš·bi·rê·nî (V-Hifil-Imperf-2ms:: 1cs) -- To buy grain. Denominative from sheber; to deal in grain.">You can sell us</a> <a href="/hebrew/400.htm" title="400: ’ō·ḵel (N-ms) -- Food. From 'akal; food.">food</a> <a href="/hebrew/3701.htm" title="3701: bak·ke·sep̄ (Prep-b, Art:: N-ms) -- Silver, money. From kacaph; silver; by implication, money."></a> <a href="/hebrew/398.htm" title="398: wə·’ā·ḵal·tî (Conj-w:: V-Qal-ConjPerf-1cs) -- To eat. A primitive root; to eat.">to eat</a> <a href="/hebrew/5414.htm" title="5414: tit·ten- (V-Qal-Imperf-2ms) -- To give, put, set. A primitive root; to give, used with greatest latitude of application.">and</a> <a href="/hebrew/lî (Prep:: 1cs) -- "></a> <a href="/hebrew/4325.htm" title="4325: ū·ma·yim (Conj-w:: N-mp) -- Waters, water. Dual of a primitive noun; water; figuratively, juice; by euphemism, urine, semen.">water</a> <a href="/hebrew/8354.htm" title="8354: wə·šā·ṯî·ṯî (Conj-w:: V-Qal-ConjPerf-1cs) -- To drink. A primitive root; to imbibe.">to drink</a> <a href="/hebrew/3701.htm" title="3701: bak·ke·sep̄ (Prep-b, Art:: N-ms) -- Silver, money. From kacaph; silver; by implication, money.">in exchange for silver.</a> <a href="/hebrew/7535.htm" title="7535: raq (Adv) -- The same as raq as a noun; properly, leanness, i.e. limitation; only adverbial, merely, or conjunctional, although.">Only</a> <a href="/hebrew/5674.htm" title="5674: ’e‘·bə·rāh (V-Qal-Imperf.Cohort-1cs) -- To pass over, through, or by, pass on. A primitive root; to cross over; used very widely of any transition; specifically, to cover.">let us pass through</a> <a href="/hebrew/7272.htm" title="7272: ḇə·raḡ·lāy (Prep-b:: N-fdc:: 1cs) -- Foot. From ragal; a foot; by implication, a step; by euphem. The pudenda.">on foot,</a> </span><span class="reftext">29</span>just as the descendants of Esau who live in Seir and the Moabites who live in Ar did for us, until we cross the Jordan into the land that the LORD our God is giving us.”…<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="/numbers/20-19.htm">Numbers 20:19</a></span><br />“We will stay on the main road,” the Israelites replied, “and if we or our herds drink your water, we will pay for it. There will be no problem; only let us pass through on foot.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/deuteronomy/2-6.htm">Deuteronomy 2:6</a></span><br />You are to pay them in silver for the food you eat and the water you drink.’”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/judges/11-17.htm">Judges 11:17-18</a></span><br />Then Israel sent messengers to the king of Edom, saying, ‘Please let us pass through your land,’ but the king of Edom would not listen. They also sent messengers to the king of Moab, but he would not consent. So Israel stayed in Kadesh. / Then Israel traveled through the wilderness and bypassed the lands of Edom and Moab. They came to the east side of the land of Moab and camped on the other side of the Arnon. But they did not enter the territory of Moab, since the Arnon was its border.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/isaiah/23-3.htm">Isaiah 23:3</a></span><br />On the great waters came the grain of Shihor; the harvest of the Nile was the revenue of Tyre; she was the merchant of the nations.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/ezekiel/27-17.htm">Ezekiel 27:17</a></span><br />Judah and the land of Israel traded with you; they exchanged wheat from Minnith, cakes and honey, oil and balm for your merchandise.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_kings/5-9.htm">1 Kings 5:9</a></span><br />My servants will haul the logs from Lebanon to the Sea, and I will float them as rafts by sea to the place you specify. There I will separate the logs, and you can take them away. And in exchange, you can meet my needs by providing my household with food.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/2_chronicles/2-16.htm">2 Chronicles 2:16</a></span><br />We will cut logs from Lebanon, as many as you need, and we will float them to you as rafts by sea down to Joppa. Then you can take them up to Jerusalem.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/nehemiah/9-15.htm">Nehemiah 9:15</a></span><br />In their hunger You gave them bread from heaven; in their thirst You brought them water from the rock. You told them to go in and possess the land that You had sworn to give them.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/psalms/78-15.htm">Psalm 78:15-16</a></span><br />He split the rocks in the wilderness and gave them drink as abundant as the seas. / He brought streams from the stone and made water flow down like rivers.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/psalms/105-41.htm">Psalm 105:41</a></span><br />He opened a rock, and water gushed out; it flowed like a river in the desert.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/matthew/10-10.htm">Matthew 10:10</a></span><br />Take no bag for the road, or second tunic, or sandals, or staff; for the worker is worthy of his provisions.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/luke/9-3.htm">Luke 9:3</a></span><br />“Take nothing for the journey,” He told them, “no staff, no bag, no bread, no money, no second tunic.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/luke/10-7.htm">Luke 10:7</a></span><br />Stay at the same house, eating and drinking whatever you are offered. For the worker is worthy of his wages. Do not move around from house to house.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/john/4-7.htm">John 4:7-10</a></span><br />When a Samaritan woman came to draw water, Jesus said to her, “Give Me a drink.” / (His disciples had gone into the town to buy food.) / “You are a Jew,” said the woman. “How can You ask for a drink from me, a Samaritan woman?” (For Jews do not associate with Samaritans.) ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/john/7-37.htm">John 7:37-38</a></span><br />On the last and greatest day of the feast, Jesus stood up and called out in a loud voice, “If anyone is thirsty, let him come to Me and drink. / Whoever believes in Me, as the Scripture has said: ‘Streams of living water will flow from within him.’”</div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div><p class="tsk2">You shall sell me meat for money, that I may eat; and give me water for money, that I may drink: only I will pass through on my feet;</p><p class="hdg">only I will pass</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/numbers/20-19.htm">Numbers 20:19</a></b></br> And the children of Israel said unto him, We will go by the high way: and if I and my cattle drink of thy water, then I will pay for it: I will only, without <i>doing</i> any thing <i>else</i>, go through on my feet.</p><div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/deuteronomy/2-6.htm">Drink</a> <a href="/deuteronomy/2-6.htm">Drinking</a> <a href="/deuteronomy/2-6.htm">Eat</a> <a href="/deuteronomy/2-6.htm">Eaten</a> <a href="/deuteronomy/2-6.htm">Meat</a> <a href="/deuteronomy/2-6.htm">Money</a> <a href="/deuteronomy/2-6.htm">Needs</a> <a href="/deuteronomy/2-6.htm">Price</a> <a href="/deuteronomy/2-6.htm">Silver</a> <a href="/deuteronomy/2-6.htm">Water</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/deuteronomy/9-9.htm">Drink</a> <a href="/deuteronomy/11-11.htm">Drinking</a> <a href="/deuteronomy/4-28.htm">Eat</a> <a href="/deuteronomy/6-11.htm">Eaten</a> <a href="/deuteronomy/12-15.htm">Meat</a> <a href="/deuteronomy/14-25.htm">Money</a> <a href="/deuteronomy/15-8.htm">Needs</a> <a href="/deuteronomy/15-12.htm">Price</a> <a href="/deuteronomy/7-25.htm">Silver</a> <a href="/deuteronomy/4-18.htm">Water</a><div class="vheading2">Deuteronomy 2</div><span class="reftext">1. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/deuteronomy/2-1.htm">The story is continued, that they were not to meddle with the Edomites</a></span><br><span class="reftext">9. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/deuteronomy/2-9.htm">nor with the Moabites</a></span><br><span class="reftext">16. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/deuteronomy/2-16.htm">nor with the Ammonites</a></span><br><span class="reftext">24. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/deuteronomy/2-24.htm">but Sihon the Amorite was subdued by them</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 /> <ins class="adsbygoogle" style="display:inline-block;width:200px;height:200px" data-ad-client="ca-pub-3753401421161123" data-ad-slot="3592799687"></ins> <script> (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); </script> <br /><br /> </div> </td></tr></table></div></div></div><div id="combox"><div class="padcom"><a name="study" id="study"></a><div class="vheading"><table width="100%"><tr><td width="99%" valign="top"><a href="/study/deuteronomy/2.htm">Study Bible</a></td><td width="1%" valign="top"><a href="/study/deuteronomy/" title="Book Summary and Study">Book ◦</a> <a href="/study/chapters/deuteronomy/2.htm" title="Chapter summary and Study">Chapter </a></tr></table></div><b>You can sell us food to eat</b><br>This phrase reflects the Israelites' request for basic sustenance during their journey. It highlights their dependence on the hospitality of the nations they encountered. In the ancient Near East, providing food to travelers was a common practice, often seen as a duty of hospitality. The Israelites' willingness to purchase food rather than take it by force demonstrates their desire to maintain peaceful relations with the surrounding nations. This request also underscores the importance of community and mutual support, as seen in other biblical passages like <a href="/genesis/18.htm">Genesis 18:1-8</a>, where Abraham provides for his visitors.<p><b>and water to drink</b><br>Water was a precious resource in the arid regions of the Near East. The Israelites' request for water emphasizes their vulnerability and need for cooperation with the local inhabitants. This request is reminiscent of other biblical accounts where water is a central theme, such as Moses striking the rock to provide water for the people (<a href="/exodus/17-6.htm">Exodus 17:6</a>). Water is often symbolic of life and sustenance in the Bible, pointing to spiritual truths, as seen in <a href="/john/4-14.htm">John 4:14</a>, where Jesus speaks of the living water.<p><b>in exchange for silver</b><br>The mention of silver indicates a formal transaction, suggesting that the Israelites were prepared to engage in fair trade rather than rely on charity. Silver was a common medium of exchange in the ancient world, used for trade and commerce. This willingness to pay reflects the Israelites' respect for the property and resources of others, aligning with the broader biblical principle of fairness and justice in economic dealings, as seen in <a href="/leviticus/19-35.htm">Leviticus 19:35-36</a>.<p><b>Only let us pass through on foot</b><br>This request for passage underscores the Israelites' intention to travel peacefully through the land without causing disruption or conflict. The phrase "on foot" suggests a non-threatening presence, as they were not seeking to settle or conquer but merely to transit. This approach is consistent with God's instructions to the Israelites to avoid conflict with certain nations during their journey (<a href="/deuteronomy/2-4.htm">Deuteronomy 2:4-5</a>). The request for peaceful passage can be seen as a type of Christ, who also sought peace and reconciliation, as reflected in <a href="/matthew/5-9.htm">Matthew 5:9</a>, "Blessed are the peacemakers, for they will be called children of God."<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <b><a href="/topical/i/israelites.htm">Israelites</a></b><br>The people of God, led by Moses, who are journeying through the wilderness towards the Promised Land.<br><br>2. <b><a href="/topical/e/edomites.htm">Edomites</a></b><br>The descendants of Esau, living in the region of Edom, whom the Israelites are requesting passage from.<br><br>3. <b><a href="/topical/m/moses.htm">Moses</a></b><br>The leader of the Israelites, who is negotiating with the Edomites for safe passage.<br><br>4. <b><a href="/topical/w/wilderness_journey.htm">Wilderness Journey</a></b><br>The period of 40 years when the Israelites wandered in the desert before entering the Promised Land.<br><br>5. <b><a href="/topical/p/promised_land.htm">Promised Land</a></b><br>The land of Canaan, promised by God to the descendants of Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><b><a href="/topical/p/principle_of_fair_exchange.htm">Principle of Fair Exchange</a></b><br>The Israelites' offer to buy food and water reflects a principle of fairness and respect for others' resources. In our interactions, we should strive for fairness and mutual respect.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/p/peaceful_negotiation.htm">Peaceful Negotiation</a></b><br>The request to pass through Edom peacefully teaches us the importance of seeking peaceful resolutions in conflicts and negotiations.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/t/trust_in_god's_provision.htm">Trust in God's Provision</a></b><br>Despite the challenges, the Israelites trusted in God's provision. We are reminded to trust God to provide for our needs, even when circumstances seem difficult.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/r/respect_for_others'_boundaries.htm">Respect for Others' Boundaries</a></b><br>The Israelites respected the Edomites' land and sought permission to pass through. We should respect others' boundaries and seek consent in our interactions.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/f/faith_in_god's_promises.htm">Faith in God's Promises</a></b><br>The journey towards the Promised Land symbolizes faith in God's promises. We are encouraged to hold onto God's promises, even when the journey is long and challenging.<div class="vheading2">Lists and Questions</div><a href="/top10/lessons_from_deuteronomy_2.htm">Top 10 Lessons from Deuteronomy 2</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/where_did_israelites_get_flour_in_wilderness.htm">Numbers 28:5 requires grain offerings; where did the Israelites reliably source and store large quantities of flour in the wilderness? </a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/how_did_nomads_get_gold_in_exodus_25_2.htm">Exodus 25:2 - How could a nomadic people realistically possess or acquire so much gold and other precious materials in the wilderness?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/is_there_non-biblical_proof_of_hezekiah's_success.htm">In 2 Chronicles 31:20-21, is there any evidence outside the Bible indicating that Hezekiah's reforms led to the widespread prosperity and divine favor claimed in this passage?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/how_is_ruth_accepted_despite_nehemiah_13.htm">How can we reconcile Nehemiah 13:1-3 banning Ammonites and Moabites from the assembly with earlier passages showing Ruth, a Moabite, fully accepted among God's people?</a><a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/commentaries/deuteronomy/2-28.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">You can sell</span><br /><span class="heb">תַּשְׁבִּרֵ֙נִי֙</span> <span class="translit">(taš·bi·rê·nî)</span><br /><span class="parse">Verb - Hifil - Imperfect - second person masculine singular | first person common singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_7666.htm">Strong's 7666: </a> </span><span class="str2">To deal in grain</span><br /><br /><span class="word">us food</span><br /><span class="heb">אֹ֣כֶל</span> <span class="translit">(’ō·ḵel)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_400.htm">Strong's 400: </a> </span><span class="str2">Food</span><br /><br /><span class="word">to eat</span><br /><span class="heb">וְאָכַ֔לְתִּי</span> <span class="translit">(wə·’ā·ḵal·tî)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Conjunctive perfect - first person common singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_398.htm">Strong's 398: </a> </span><span class="str2">To eat</span><br /><br /><span class="word">[and]</span><br /><span class="heb">תִּתֶּן־</span> <span class="translit">(tit·ten-)</span><br /><span class="parse">Verb - Qal - Imperfect - second person masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_5414.htm">Strong's 5414: </a> </span><span class="str2">To give, put, set</span><br /><br /><span class="word">water</span><br /><span class="heb">וּמַ֛יִם</span> <span class="translit">(ū·ma·yim)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunctive waw | Noun - masculine plural<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_4325.htm">Strong's 4325: </a> </span><span class="str2">Water, juice, urine, semen</span><br /><br /><span class="word">to drink</span><br /><span class="heb">וְשָׁתִ֑יתִי</span> <span class="translit">(wə·šā·ṯî·ṯî)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Conjunctive perfect - first person common singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_8354.htm">Strong's 8354: </a> </span><span class="str2">To imbibe</span><br /><br /><span class="word">in exchange for silver.</span><br /><span class="heb">בַּכֶּ֥סֶף</span> <span class="translit">(bak·ke·sep̄)</span><br /><span class="parse">Preposition-b, Article | Noun - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_3701.htm">Strong's 3701: </a> </span><span class="str2">Silver, money</span><br /><br /><span class="word">Only</span><br /><span class="heb">רַ֖ק</span> <span class="translit">(raq)</span><br /><span class="parse">Adverb<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_7535.htm">Strong's 7535: </a> </span><span class="str2">But, even, except, howbeit howsoever, at the least, nevertheless</span><br /><br /><span class="word">let us pass through</span><br /><span class="heb">אֶעְבְּרָ֥ה</span> <span class="translit">(’e‘·bə·rāh)</span><br /><span class="parse">Verb - Qal - Imperfect Cohortative - first person common singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_5674.htm">Strong's 5674: </a> </span><span class="str2">To pass over, through, or by, pass on</span><br /><br /><span class="word">on foot,</span><br /><span class="heb">בְרַגְלָֽי׃</span> <span class="translit">(ḇə·raḡ·lāy)</span><br /><span class="parse">Preposition-b | Noun - fdc | first person common singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_7272.htm">Strong's 7272: </a> </span><span class="str2">A foot, a step, the pudenda</span><br /><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/deuteronomy/2-28.htm">Deuteronomy 2:28 NIV</a><br /><a href="/nlt/deuteronomy/2-28.htm">Deuteronomy 2:28 NLT</a><br /><a href="/esv/deuteronomy/2-28.htm">Deuteronomy 2:28 ESV</a><br /><a href="/nasb/deuteronomy/2-28.htm">Deuteronomy 2:28 NASB</a><br /><a href="/kjv/deuteronomy/2-28.htm">Deuteronomy 2:28 KJV</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="//bibleapps.com/deuteronomy/2-28.htm">Deuteronomy 2:28 BibleApps.com</a><br /><a href="//bibliaparalela.com/deuteronomy/2-28.htm">Deuteronomy 2:28 Biblia Paralela</a><br /><a href="//holybible.com.cn/deuteronomy/2-28.htm">Deuteronomy 2:28 Chinese Bible</a><br /><a href="//saintebible.com/deuteronomy/2-28.htm">Deuteronomy 2:28 French Bible</a><br /><a href="/catholic/deuteronomy/2-28.htm">Deuteronomy 2:28 Catholic Bible</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/deuteronomy/2-28.htm">OT Law: Deuteronomy 2:28 You shall sell me food for money (Deut. 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