Numbers 33:8
Meaning, cross-references, and a prayer for Numbers 33:8 — by Collins Asein
Quick Summary
Numbers 33:8 is a verse from the book of Numbers in the Old Testament. The KJV reads: "And they departed from before Pihahiroth, and passed through the midst of the sea into the wilderness, and went three da..." Below you will find the full verse text, cross-references, meaning, and a prayer based on this scripture.
Numbers 33:8 — KJV
“And they departed from before Pihahiroth, and passed through the midst of the sea into the wilderness, and went three days' journey in the wilderness of Etham, and pitched in Marah.”
— Numbers 33:8 (KJV)
Numbers 33:8 in Context — About the Book of Numbers
Numbers follows Israel through forty years of wilderness — a journey that should have taken eleven days. It is an honest record of grumbling, unbelief, and consequence, but also of God's patient provision: manna, water, guidance by cloud and fire, and the famous priestly blessing.
Cross-References for Numbers 33:8
“And they departed from the mount of the LORD three days' journey: and the ark of the covenant of the LORD went before them in the three days' journey, to search out a resting place for them.”
Shares key themes with Numbers 33:8: departed, before, sea
“So Moses brought Israel from the Red sea, and they went out into the wilderness of Shur; and they went three days in the wilderness, and found no water.”
Shares key themes with Numbers 33:8: sea, into, wilderness
“Then we turned, and took our journey into the wilderness by the way of the Red sea, as the LORD spake unto me: and we compassed mount Seir many days.”
Shares key themes with Numbers 33:8: passed, sea, into
“And thou didst divide the sea before them, so that they went through the midst of the sea on the dry land; and their persecutors thou threwest into the deeps, as a stone into the mighty waters.”
Shares key themes with Numbers 33:8: before, through, midst
“And they shall hearken to thy voice: and thou shalt come, thou and the elders of Israel, unto the king of Egypt, and ye shall say unto him, The LORD God of the Hebrews hath met with us: and now let us go, we beseech thee, three days' journey into the wilderness, that we may sacrifice to the LORD our God.”
Shares key themes with Numbers 33:8: into, wilderness, three
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