Numbers 11:31 Meaning and Explanation
“And there went forth a wind from the LORD, and brought quails from the sea, and let them fall by the camp, as it were a day's journey on this side, and as it were a day's journey on the other side, round about the camp, and as it were two cubits high upon the face of the earth.”
King James Version (KJV)
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Read Full Chapter →God sends a wind that brings quails and covers the area around the camp with birds piled two cubits high.
The Context of Numbers 11:31
The beginning of God's fulfillment of his promise to provide meat, shown in spectacular abundance.
What Does Numbers 11:31 Mean?
God's promise begins to be fulfilled. A wind sent by the Lord carries quails from across the sea, releasing them over the camp. The birds pile up on the ground in massive quantities, covering an enormous radius around the camp, piling nearly three feet deep.
The scale is almost surreal: quails everywhere, as far as a day's journey in every direction, stacked two cubits high. What was asked for is being provided in such abundance that it becomes almost absurd—answering the complaint with overwhelming plenty.
Frequently Asked Questions About Numbers 11:31
What does Numbers 11:31 mean?
God sends a wind that brings quails and covers the area around the camp with birds piled two cubits high.
What is the context of Numbers 11:31?
The beginning of God's fulfillment of his promise to provide meat, shown in spectacular abundance.