---
title: "Bullinger"
description: "lifted up their voice. Hebrew idiom \"lifted up and gave their voice\". Genesis 21:16 . Psalms 18:13 .Jeremiah 2:15 .Psalms 104:12 ; Psalms 77:18 . Habakku"
image: "/images/missing.jpg"
url: "https://realbiblebelievers.com/commentaries/bullingers-companion-bible-notes/numbers/14"
---

**lifted up their voice.** Hebrew idiom "lifted up and gave their voice". [Genesis 21:16](../../../kjv/genesis/21/16) . [Psalms 18:13](../../../kjv/psalms/18/13) .[Jeremiah 2:15](../../../kjv/jeremiah/2/15) .[Psalms 104:12](../../../kjv/psalms/104/12) ; [Psalms 77:18](../../../kjv/psalms/77/18) . [Habakkuk 3:10](../../../kjv/habakkuk/3/10) .
**cried** = cried aloud. What a contrast to [Exodus 15:1](../../../kjv/exodus/15/1) , "Then sang". Compare [Exodus 15:13-17](../../../kjv/exodus/15/13-17) , and note [1 Corinthians 10:11](../../../kjv/1-corinthians/10/11) .

**children** = sons.
**Would God.** Figure of speech *Eonismus.* App-6 .

**wherefore.** Figure of speech *Erotesis.* App-6 .
**the LORD.** Hebrew. *Jehovah.*
**were it not . . . ?** Figure of speech *Erotesis.* App-6 .

**captain.** At Horeb they made a "calf"; at Kadesh they would make a "captain". Two notable occasions.

**Joshua . . . and Caleb.** Only *t* wo out of twelve; only two out of the whole congregation. Let us heed the lesson, and take courage. [1 Corinthians 10:11](../../../kjv/1-corinthians/10/11) .

**exceeding.** Hebrew "very, very". Figure of speech *Epizeuxis.* App-6 .

**If the LORD delight in us.** This is the secret of all blessing. [Deuteronomy 10:15](../../../kjv/deuteronomy/10/15) . [2 Samuel 15:25](../../../kjv/2-samuel/15/25) , [2 Samuel 15:26](../../../kjv/2-samuel/15/26) ; [2 Samuel 22:20](../../../kjv/2-samuel/22/20) . [1 Kings 10:9](../../../kjv/1-kings/10/9) . [Psalms 22:8](../../../kjv/psalms/22/8) ; [Psalms 147:10](../../../kjv/psalms/147/10) , [Psalms 147:11](../../../kjv/psalms/147/11) .[Isaiah 62:4](../../../kjv/isaiah/62/4) .

**defence.** Hebrew = shadow. Note Figure of speech *Ellipsis* ( App-6 .) Literally "they [are] like our bread (= manna), their shadow hath turned aside from off them.". The manna when out of the shade melted, though hard (Compare [Numbers 11:8](../../../kjv/numbers/11/8) and [Exodus 16:21](../../../kjv/exodus/16/21) ): so the hearts of their enemies would melt away, not having Jehovah for their shadow, or defence. Compare [Exodus 15:15](../../../kjv/exodus/15/15) .[Joshua 2:9](../../../kjv/joshua/2/9) , [Joshua 2:11](../../../kjv/joshua/2/11) .[Isaiah 13:7](../../../kjv/isaiah/13/7) ; [Isaiah 19:1](../../../kjv/isaiah/19/1) .[Ezekiel 21:7](../../../kjv/ezekiel/21/7) .

**tabernacle** = tent. Hebrew. *'ohel.* See App-40 .

**said.** See note on [Numbers 3:40](../../../kjv/numbers/3/40) .
**How long . . . ?** = to what *point.* Compare [Numbers 14:27](../../../kjv/numbers/14/27) . Figure of speech *Erotesis.* App-6 .

**from among.** Figure of speech *Pleonasm* ( App-6 ). = "out of the midst of".

**face to face.** Hebrew eye to eye.
**Thy cloud.** Compare [Exodus 13:21](../../../kjv/exodus/13/21) .

**man.** Hebrew. *'ish* . App-14 .

**my LORD** = Jehovah. One of the 134 alterations of the Sopherim. See App-32 . Many codices, and first printed edition, read "Jehovah".

**The LORD** = Jehovah. Quoted from [Exodus 34:6](../../../kjv/exodus/34/6) ; [Exodus 20:5](../../../kjv/exodus/20/5) with [Exodus 34:7](../../../kjv/exodus/34/7) .
**mercy** = lovingkindness, or grace.
**iniquity.** Hebrew. *'avah.* App-44 .
**transgression.** Hebrew. *pasha.* App-44 . Some codices, with Samaritan Pentateuch, The Targum of Jonathan ben Uzziel and Septuagint, read "transgression and sin", as in [Exodus 34:7](../../../kjv/exodus/34/7) .

**as I live.** Hebrew "assuredly I live; and all the earth", &c. Compare [Ezekiel 18:3](../../../kjv/ezekiel/18/3) ; [Ezekiel 20:33](../../../kjv/ezekiel/20/33) .[Romans 14:11](../../../kjv/romans/14/11) .
**all the earth.** First occurrence of this expression. Compare [Isaiah 6:3](../../../kjv/isaiah/6/3) ; [Isaiah 11:9](../../../kjv/isaiah/11/9) . [Psalms 72:19](../../../kjv/psalms/72/19) . [Habakkuk 2:14](../../../kjv/habakkuk/2/14) . Note the unconditional covenant.

**men.** Hebrew, plural of *'ish* or *'enosh.* App-14 .
**ten times.** Not a "round" number: (1) At Red Sea ([Exodus 14:11](../../../kjv/exodus/14/11) , [Exodus 14:12](../../../kjv/exodus/14/12) ). (2) At Marah ([Exodus 15:23](../../../kjv/exodus/15/23) , [Exodus 15:24](../../../kjv/exodus/15/24) ). (3) Wilderness of Sin ([Exodus 15:23](../../../kjv/exodus/15/23) , [Exodus 15:24](../../../kjv/exodus/15/24) ). (4, 5) Twice about manna ([Exodus 16:20](../../../kjv/exodus/16/20) , [Exodus 16:27](../../../kjv/exodus/16/27) ). (6) At Rephidim ([Exodus 17:1-3](../../../kjv/exodus/17/1-3) ). (7) At Horeb (golden calf) ([Exodus 32](../../../kjv/exodus/32) ). (8) At Taberah ([Numbers 11:1](../../../kjv/numbers/11/1) ). (9) At Kibroth Hattaavah ([Numbers 11:4](../../../kjv/numbers/11/4) ). (10) Here, at Kadesh ([Numbers 14:2](../../../kjv/numbers/14/2) ).

**another** = different. Compare [Philippians 1:3](../../../kjv/philippians/1/3) , [Philippians 1:15](../../../kjv/philippians/1/15) , "otherwise". Compare [Ephesians 4:23](../../../kjv/ephesians/4/23) .
**spirit.** Hebrew. *ruach.* Spirit put for motions of the mind and character ( App-9 ).

**How long . . . ?** = to what *time.* Compare [Numbers 14:11](../../../kjv/numbers/14/11) . Figure of speech *Erotesis.* App-6 .
**shall I bear with.** Figure of speech *Ellipsis.* App-6 .

**as** = according as.
so will I do. [Psalms 95:11](../../../kjv/psalms/95/11) . Psa 26:65 ; [Psalms 32:11](../../../kjv/psalms/32/11) .[Deuteronomy 1:35](../../../kjv/deuteronomy/1/35) .[Hebrews 3:17](../../../kjv/hebrews/3/17) , [Hebrews 3:18](../../../kjv/hebrews/3/18) .

**numbered.** Compare [Numbers 1:45](../../../kjv/numbers/1/45) with [Numbers 26:63-65](../../../kjv/numbers/26/63-65) .

**I sware.** Hebrew I lifted up my hand. Figure of speech *Metonymy* (of Adjunct), App-6 , put for swearing. Compare [Numbers 14:21](../../../kjv/numbers/14/21) .[Deuteronomy 32:40](../../../kjv/deuteronomy/32/40) , &c.

**ye said.** [Numbers 14:3](../../../kjv/numbers/14/3) . Compare [Deuteronomy 1:39](../../../kjv/deuteronomy/1/39) .
**know** = get to know, and enjoy. Septuagint = shall inherit.

**wander** = be wanderers.
**whoredoms.** Put by Figure of speech *Metonymy* (of Cause), App-6 , for the punishment they produced, all caused by idolatry. Compare [Jeremiah 3:9](../../../kjv/jeremiah/3/9) . [Ezekiel 16:15-17](../../../kjv/ezekiel/16/15-17) . [Exodus 34:15](../../../kjv/exodus/34/15) , [Exodus 34:16](../../../kjv/exodus/34/16) . [Leviticus 17:7](../../../kjv/leviticus/17/7) .

**forty days.** See App-10 . The number of Probation.
**each day for a year.** No universal law here: "day" means day, and "year" means year. See App-11 .
**breach** = "my breach of promise (compare [Numbers 14:42](../../../kjv/numbers/14/42) and [Numbers 14:43](../../../kjv/numbers/14/43) ; [with which ye charge me] meaneth". Compare [Deuteronomy 31:16](../../../kjv/deuteronomy/31/16) , [Deuteronomy 31:17](../../../kjv/deuteronomy/31/17) . [Zechariah 11:10](../../../kjv/zechariah/11/10) . [Romans 11:22](../../../kjv/romans/11/22) ; also [Job 33:10](../../../kjv/job/33/10) .

**said.** See note on [Numbers 3:40](../../../kjv/numbers/3/40) . Said on 26 Ab (fifth month, second year). The whole period is contained in Numbers (chapter) 15 and Numbers (chapter) 19; [Numbers 33:19-36](../../../kjv/numbers/33/19-36) , inclusive. See App-50 .
**shall die.** Aaron died on first day of fifth month of fortieth year, [Numbers 20:28](../../../kjv/numbers/20/28) ; [Numbers 33:38](../../../kjv/numbers/33/38) . The second numbering took place after that.

**men.** Hebrew pi. of *'ish* or *'enosh.* App-14 . These ten men died by a special plague at the time. Compare [1 Chronicles 13:10](../../../kjv/1-chronicles/13/10) . [2 Samuel 6:7](../../../kjv/2-samuel/6/7) .

**Lo.** Figure of speech *Asterismos.* App-6 .
**sinned.** Hebrew. *chat'a.* App-44 .

**commandment.** Hebrew "mouth". Put by Figure of speech *Metonymy* (of Cause), App-6 , for the word spoken by it.

**presumed to go up** = were presumptuous to go up. Compare idiom, [Numbers 35:31](../../../kjv/numbers/35/31) .[Genesis 2:3](../../../kjv/genesis/2/3) ; [Genesis 31:27](../../../kjv/genesis/31/27) . [Deuteronomy 1:42](../../../kjv/deuteronomy/1/42) , [Deuteronomy 1:43](../../../kjv/deuteronomy/1/43) .

**Hormah** = destruction.

```json
{"@context":"https://schema.org","@graph":[{"@type":"WebSite","@id":"https://realbiblebelievers.com/#website","url":"https://realbiblebelievers.com","name":"Real Bible Believers","description":"RBB","publisher":{"@id":"https://realbiblebelievers.com/#/schema/person/e966585dde703268e7f6ae890ea98509"},"potentialAction":[{"@type":"SearchAction","target":"https://realbiblebelievers.com/search?q={search_term_string}","query-input":"required name=search_term_string"}],"inLanguage":"en-US"},{"@type":"ImageObject","@id":"https://realbiblebelievers.com/commentaries/bullingers-companion-bible-notes/numbers/14#primaryimage","inLanguage":"en-US","url":"https://realbiblebelievers.com/images/missing.jpg","contentUrl":"https://realbiblebelievers.com/images/missing.jpg","width":640,"height":370,"caption":"Bullinger's Companion Bible Notes -  Numbers 14"},{"@type":"WebPage","@id":"https://realbiblebelievers.com/commentaries/bullingers-companion-bible-notes/numbers/14#webpage","url":"https://realbiblebelievers.com/commentaries/bullingers-companion-bible-notes/numbers/14","name":"Bullinger's Companion Bible Notes -  Numbers 14","isPartOf":{"@id":"https://realbiblebelievers.com/#website"},"primaryImageOfPage":{"@id":"https://realbiblebelievers.com/commentaries/bullingers-companion-bible-notes/numbers/14#primaryimage"},"datePublished":null,"dateModified":null,"author":{"@id":"https://realbiblebelievers.com/#/schema/person/e966585dde703268e7f6ae890ea98509"},"description":"lifted up their voice. Hebrew idiom \"lifted up and gave their voice\". Genesis 21:16 . Psalms 18:13 .Jeremiah 2:15 .Psalms 104:12 ; Psalms 77:18 . Habakku","breadcrumb":{"@id":"https://realbiblebelievers.com/commentaries/bullingers-companion-bible-notes/numbers/14#breadcrumb"},"inLanguage":"en-US","potentialAction":[{"@type":"ReadAction","target":["https://realbiblebelievers.com/commentaries/bullingers-companion-bible-notes/numbers/14"]}]},{"@type":"BreadcrumbList","@id":"https://realbiblebelievers.com/commentaries/bullingers-companion-bible-notes/numbers/14#breadcrumb","itemListElement":[{"@type":"ListItem","position":1,"item":{"@type":"WebPage","@id":"https://realbiblebelievers.com/","url":"https://realbiblebelievers.com/","name":"Home"}},{"@type":"ListItem","position":2,"item":{"@type":"WebPage","@id":"https://realbiblebelievers.com/commentaries","url":"https://realbiblebelievers.com/commentaries","name":"Commentaries"}},{"@type":"ListItem","position":3,"item":{"@type":"WebPage","@id":"https://realbiblebelievers.com/commentaries/bullingers-companion-bible-notes","url":"https://realbiblebelievers.com/commentaries/bullingers-companion-bible-notes","name":"Bullinger's Companion Bible Notes"}},{"@type":"ListItem","position":4,"item":{"@type":"WebPage","@id":"https://realbiblebelievers.com/commentaries/bullingers-companion-bible-notes/numbers","url":"https://realbiblebelievers.com/commentaries/bullingers-companion-bible-notes/numbers","name":"Numbers"}},{"@type":"ListItem","position":5,"item":{"@type":"WebPage","@id":"https://realbiblebelievers.com/commentaries/bullingers-companion-bible-notes/numbers/14","url":"https://realbiblebelievers.com/commentaries/bullingers-companion-bible-notes/numbers/14","name":"14"}}]},{"@type":["Person","Organization"],"@id":"https://realbiblebelievers.com/#/schema/person/e966585dde703268e7f6ae890ea98509","image":{"@type":"ImageObject","@id":"https://realbiblebelievers.com/#personlogo","inLanguage":"en-US","url":"https://realbiblebelievers.com/android-chrome-512x512.png","contentUrl":"https://realbiblebelievers.com/android-chrome-512x512.png","width":512,"height":512},"logo":{"@id":"https://realbiblebelievers.com/#personlogo"},"sameAs":["https://twitter.com/RBiblebeliever","https://www.facebook.com/RBibleBelievers"]}]}
```