Parallel Verses
International Standard Version
But the LORD responded to Moses, "Is the LORD short on power? You're now going to witness whether what I say will come to pass or not."
New American Standard Bible
The Lord said to Moses, “Is
King James Version
And the LORD said unto Moses, Is the LORD'S hand waxed short? thou shalt see now whether my word shall come to pass unto thee or not.
Holman Bible
The Lord answered Moses, “Is the Lord’s power limited?
A Conservative Version
And LORD said to Moses, Is LORD's hand grown short? Now thou shall see whether my word shall come to pass to thee or not.
American Standard Version
And Jehovah said unto Moses, Is Jehovah's hand waxed short? now shalt thou see whether my word shall come to pass unto thee or not.
Amplified
The Lord said to Moses, “Is the Lord’s hand (ability, power) limited (short, inadequate)? You shall see now whether My word will come to pass for you or not.”
Bible in Basic English
And the Lord said to Moses, Has the Lord's hand become short? Now you will see if my word comes true for you or not.
Darby Translation
And Jehovah said to Moses, Hath Jehovah's hand become short? Now shalt thou see whether my word will come to pass unto thee or not.
Julia Smith Translation
And Jehovah will say to Moses, Shall the hand of Jehovah be cut off? Now shalt thou see my word shall be precious to thee or not
King James 2000
And the LORD said unto Moses, Is the LORD'S hand shortened? you shall see now whether my word shall come to pass unto you or not.
Lexham Expanded Bible
And Yahweh said to Moses, "{Is Yahweh's power limited}? Now you will see if my word will happen or not."
Modern King James verseion
And Jehovah said to Moses, Has Jehovah's hand become short? You shall see now whether or not My word shall come to pass to you.
Modern Spelling Tyndale-Coverdale
And the LORD said unto Moses, "Is the LORD's hand waxed short? Thou shalt see whether my word shall come to pass unto thee or not."
NET Bible
And the Lord said to Moses, "Is the Lord's hand shortened? Now you will see whether my word to you will come true or not!"
New Heart English Bible
The LORD said to Moses, "Has the LORD's hand grown short? Now you will see whether my word will happen to you or not."
The Emphasized Bible
Then said Yahweh unto Moses, Shall the hand of Yahweh, fail? Now, shalt thou see whether my word come to pass unto thee or not.
Webster
And the LORD said to Moses, Is the LORD'S hand shortened? thou shalt see now whether my word shall come to pass to thee, or not.
World English Bible
Yahweh said to Moses, "Has Yahweh's hand grown short? Now you will see whether my word will happen to you or not."
Youngs Literal Translation
And Jehovah saith unto Moses, 'Is the hand of Jehovah become short? now thou dost see whether My word meeteth thee or not.'
Themes
journey of israel through the Desert » To kibroth-hattaavah » Flesh promised
Hand » Figurative » Anthropomorphic » Hand of the lord » Not limited
moses » Institutes a system of government
Interlinear
Yad
Qatsar
Ra'ah
Dabar
References
Word Count of 20 Translations in Numbers 11:23
Verse Info
Context Readings
Seventy Elders Anointed
22 What if we were to slaughter our entire inventory of flocks and herds for them? Would that be enough? What if we could gather all the fish in the sea in nets for them? Would that be enough, either?" 23 But the LORD responded to Moses, "Is the LORD short on power? You're now going to witness whether what I say will come to pass or not." 24 So Moses went out and told the people what the LORD had said. He gathered 70 men from the elders of the people and stationed them around the tent.
Phrases
Cross References
Isaiah 59:1
"See, the LORD's hand is not too short to save, nor are his ears too dull to hear.
Isaiah 50:2
Why is it that when I came, no one was there? Why was there no answer when I called? Was my arm too short to redeem you? Do I lack the strength to rescue you? Look! By my mere rebuke I dry up the sea, I turn rivers into a desert. Their fish stink for lack of water and die of thirst.
Ezekiel 12:25
Because I am the LORD, I'll speak and the message that I communicate will be accomplished without delay. While you continue to be a rebellious house, I'll speak the message and then fulfill it," declares the Lord GOD.'"
Ezekiel 24:14
""I, the LORD have spoken. It will happen, because I'm going to do it. I won't hold back, have compassion, or change my mind. They'll judge you according to your ways and deeds,' declares the Lord GOD."
Numbers 23:19
God is not a human male he doesn't lie, nor is he a human being he never vacillates. Once he speaks up, he's going to act, isn't he? Once he makes a promise, he'll fulfill it, won't he?
Matthew 24:35
Heaven and earth will disappear, but my words will never disappear."
Genesis 18:14
Is anything impossible for the LORD? At the time set for it, I will return to you about a year from now and Sarah will have a son."
2 Kings 7:2
But the royal attendant on whom the king depended responded to the man of God: "Look here! Even if the LORD were to open a window in the sky, how could this happen?" He replied, "No, you look! You'll see it with your eyes, but you won't eat any of it!"
2 Kings 7:17-19
Meanwhile, the king appointed the same royal attendant on whom he depended to take control of the city gate, but the people trampled him to death in the gate, just as the man of God had told the king when the king came down to him.
Psalm 78:41
They tested God again and again, provoking the Holy One of Israel.
Jeremiah 44:28-29
The ones who escape the sword will return from the land of Egypt to the land of Judah, few in number. Then all the remnant of Judah who have come into the land of Egypt to settle will know whose message will stand, mine or theirs.
Micah 2:7
"It is said, house of Jacob, "The Spirit of the LORD is limited, if he acts this way, is he not?' "But my words benefit those who live righteously, do they not?
Matthew 19:26
Jesus looked at them intently and said, "For humans this is impossible, but for God all things are possible."
Luke 1:37
Nothing is impossible with respect to any of God's promises."