Numbers 14:41 Meaning and Explanation
“And Moses said, Wherefore now do ye transgress the commandment of the LORD? but it shall not prosper.”
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Read Full Chapter →Moses warns that their attempt to enter without God's command transgresses His will and will fail.
The Context of Numbers 14:41
Moses warns the people that their attempt transgresses God's command and will fail.
What Does Numbers 14:41 Mean?
Moses immediately recognizes the danger: the people are transgressing a new commandment—the command to turn back toward the wilderness. Their attempt to correct the situation is itself disobedience. They are choosing to act on their own understanding rather than submit to what God has decreed.
Moses' warning is unambiguous: this will not prosper. The people cannot force their way into the land. God's permission is essential, and that permission has been withheld from this generation.
Frequently Asked Questions About Numbers 14:41
What does Numbers 14:41 mean?
Moses warns that their attempt to enter without God's command transgresses His will and will fail.
What is the context of Numbers 14:41?
Moses warns the people that their attempt transgresses God's command and will fail.