Numbers 14:13 Made Simple

KJV ORIGINAL

And Moses said unto the LORD, Then the Egyptians shall hear it, (for thou broughtest up this people in thy might from among them;)

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✦ MADE SIMPLE

And Moses said to the LORD, 'Then the Egyptians will hear about it, because you brought this people up from among them by your great power.'

⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE

Moses is reminding God that if He destroys Israel, the Egyptians will hear about it and know that God rescued these people with His mighty power.

📚 Historical Context

This occurs after the Israelites refused to enter the Promised Land because of the spies' frightening report about giants and fortified cities. God threatened to destroy the rebellious nation, and Moses is now interceding for them. Moses is essentially arguing that God's reputation among the nations is at stake - if He destroys Israel after such a miraculous rescue from Egypt, what will other nations think?

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