Numbers 14:32 Meaning and Explanation
“But as for you, your carcases, they shall fall in this wilderness.”
King James Version (KJV)
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Read Full Chapter →The rebellion generation's bodies will fall in the wilderness as the consequence of their unbelief.
The Context of Numbers 14:32
The judgment on the rebellious generation is reiterated.
What Does Numbers 14:32 Mean?
This restatement emphasizes the finality of the judgment. The adults' bodies—their physical remains—will be scattered across the wilderness over the coming forty years. They will not be buried in the promised land they rejected; instead, they will become part of the very wilderness they feared.
The repetition of this verdict throughout the passage shows its centrality to God's judgment. The wilderness is not just a place of wandering but a grave for a generation that chose not to believe.
Numbers 14:32 in the Original Language
pegarim (פְגָרִים), 'carcases'—a strong word for dead bodies; emphasizes the finality and physical reality of death.
Frequently Asked Questions About Numbers 14:32
What does Numbers 14:32 mean?
The rebellion generation's bodies will fall in the wilderness as the consequence of their unbelief.
What is the context of Numbers 14:32?
The judgment on the rebellious generation is reiterated.