Numbers 13:31 Made Simple

KJV ORIGINAL

But the men that went up with him said, We be not able to go up against the people; for they are stronger than we.

Close to the original. Clear modern English.

✦ MADE SIMPLE

But the other men who had gone with him said, 'We can't attack these people because they are much stronger than we are.'

⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE

The writer is showing how ten of the twelve spies were overcome by fear and convinced the Israelites couldn't defeat their enemies, despite God's promises.

📚 Historical Context

This verse comes from the account of the twelve spies sent to scout the Promised Land of Canaan. After forty days of exploration, ten of the spies gave a fearful report about the strength of the inhabitants, contradicting Joshua and Caleb who trusted in God's power. This negative report led to the Israelites' rebellion and their forty years of wandering in the wilderness.

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