Numbers 11:19 Meaning and Explanation
“Ye shall not eat one day, nor two days, nor five days, neither ten days, nor twenty days;”
King James Version (KJV)
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Read Full Chapter →They will not eat meat for just a brief period—much longer than a few days.
The Context of Numbers 11:19
God describes the abundant duration of the meat provision, which will prove to be a burden.
What Does Numbers 11:19 Mean?
The Lord begins to specify how abundant the meat will be. He will provide it not for a day or two, nor for a short time, but for far longer—a whole month. This is flesh in overwhelming quantity, far more than they could have imagined.
The extended duration suggests abundance beyond measure. Yet the repetition of time periods builds a sense of foreboding: a month is a long time to be eating the same thing. What starts as an answer to prayer is becoming something overwhelming.
Frequently Asked Questions About Numbers 11:19
What does Numbers 11:19 mean?
They will not eat meat for just a brief period—much longer than a few days.
What is the context of Numbers 11:19?
God describes the abundant duration of the meat provision, which will prove to be a burden.