Numbers 21:24
King James Version
8 Jun 2026
“And Israel smote him with the edge of the sword, and possessed his land from Arnon unto Jabbok, even unto the children of Ammon: for the border of the children of Ammon was strong.”
חֶרֶב
A sword, a cutting weapon. Chereb. Reckless words wound like a sword. Wise words bring healing. The tongue is more powerful than any physical weapon.
בֵּן
the descendants of
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בֵּן
Son. Ben. A son with full rights. You are sons of God through faith in Christ Jesus. Full rights. Full access. Full inheritance.
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יִשְׂרָאֵל
Israel
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יִשְׂרָאֵל
Israel. To struggle with God and prevail. The name given to Jacob. God's chosen people. Those who wrestle honestly with God.
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גְּבוּל
the border of
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גְּבוּל
properly, a cord (as twisted), i.e. (by implication) a boundary; by extension the territory inclosed
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עַמּוֹן
Ammon
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עַמּוֹן
Ammon, a son of Lot; also his posterity and their country
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יַבֹּק
Jabbok
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יַבֹּק
Jabbok, a river east of the Jordan
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עַז
was strong
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עַז
strong, vehement, harsh
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