Numbers 13:23 Meaning and Explanation
“And they came unto the brook of Eshcol, and cut down from thence a branch with one cluster of grapes, and they bare it between two upon a staff; and they brought of the pomegranates, and of the figs.”
King James Version (KJV)
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Read Full Chapter →The spies gather abundant fruit from the valley of Eshcol, requiring two men to carry a single grape cluster.
The Context of Numbers 13:23
The spies collect fruit samples that demonstrate Canaan's fertility.
What Does Numbers 13:23 Mean?
The abundance of the land becomes vividly apparent when the spies cut down a cluster of grapes so large that two men must carry it on a staff. They also collect pomegranates and figs, creating tangible proof of Canaan's fertility.
This dramatic fruit specimen will later serve as powerful evidence supporting the land's desirability and God's promise of abundance.
Numbers 13:23 in the Original Language
Eshcol (אֶשְׁכּוֹל), 'Eshcol' — cluster (of grapes); the valley is named for its characteristic abundance of grapes.
Frequently Asked Questions About Numbers 13:23
What does Numbers 13:23 mean?
The spies gather abundant fruit from the valley of Eshcol, requiring two men to carry a single grape cluster.
What is the context of Numbers 13:23?
The spies collect fruit samples that demonstrate Canaan's fertility.