Deuteronomy 3:25 Meaning and Explanation
“I pray thee, let me go over, and see the good land that is beyond Jordan, that goodly mountain, and Lebanon.”
King James Version (KJV)
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Read Full Chapter →Moses asks God to let him cross Jordan and see Canaan, the mountains, and Lebanon.
The Context of Deuteronomy 3:25
Moses requests permission to enter and see the Promised Land.
What Does Deuteronomy 3:25 Mean?
Having established his faith in God's power, Moses now expresses his deepest desire. After forty years of leading Israel through the wilderness, he asks permission to enter the Promised Land himself. He wants to see the good land, experience it firsthand, and view the goodly mountains and Lebanon to the north—the complete extent of the territory God has promised.
The request is simple and human. Moses has led his people to the edge of their inheritance; he longs to enter it himself. The desire to see what God has promised is natural and reasonable. Yet this prayer will reveal that even the requests of faithful leaders may not always be granted—God's will sometimes differs from our will, even when our request is made in faith and humility.
Frequently Asked Questions About Deuteronomy 3:25
What does Deuteronomy 3:25 mean?
Moses asks God to let him cross Jordan and see Canaan, the mountains, and Lebanon.
What is the context of Deuteronomy 3:25?
Moses requests permission to enter and see the Promised Land.