Numbers 11:34 Meaning and Explanation
“And he called the name of that place Kibrothhattaavah: because there they buried the people that lusted.”
King James Version (KJV)
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Read Full Chapter →The place is named Kibrothhattaavah (Graves of Craving) because those who lusted died there.
The Context of Numbers 11:34
Another geographical memorial that preserves the record of God's judgment on lust and ingratitude.
What Does Numbers 11:34 Mean?
The site of the plague becomes a permanent memorial. Kibrothhattaavah means 'Graves of Craving' or 'Graves of Lust,' a name that encodes the judgment into geography itself. The very ground became a burial ground for those whose appetite exceeded their gratitude.
The name serves as a lasting testimony to Israel and future generations: the desire to escape God's provision and return to the slavery of Egypt, coupled with lust for satisfaction, leads to death. The place-name preserves the lesson eternally.
Numbers 11:34 in the Original Language
Kibrothhattaavah (קִבְרוֹת הַתַּאֲוָה), 'graves of craving'—from qeburah (grave) and ta'avah (craving/lust), preserving the sin in the place name.
Frequently Asked Questions About Numbers 11:34
What does Numbers 11:34 mean?
The place is named Kibrothhattaavah (Graves of Craving) because those who lusted died there.
What is the context of Numbers 11:34?
Another geographical memorial that preserves the record of God's judgment on lust and ingratitude.