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Numbers 13:22: Meaning Explained
And they ascended by the south, and came unto Hebron; where Ahiman, Sheshai, and Talmai, the children of Anak, were....
What Does This Verse Mean?
The spies went through the southern desert and came to Hebron, where they found the Anakim, giants who were very tall and strong.
What’s Happening Here
The first major obstacle the spies faced was discovering that Canaan was populated by powerful people, including some who were unusually tall.
Key Words
Anakima giant people known for their great height and strength
giantspeople who are much taller and stronger than normal
Why It Matters
Sometimes when we set out on God's mission, we discover that obstacles are larger than we expected. This is when faith becomes most important.
Did You Know?
The Anakim were some of the most feared enemies in the ancient world because of their size and strength.
Word Study
H5927
And they ascendedוַיַּֽעֲל֣וּ
H5045
by the southבַנֶּגֶב֮
H935
and cameוַיָּבֹ֣א
H2275
unto Hebronוְחֶבְר֗וֹן
H289
where Ahimanאֲחִימַן֙
H8344
Sheshaiשֵׁשַׁ֣י
H8526
and Talmaiוְתַלְמַ֔י
H3211
the childrenיְלִידֵ֖י
H6061
of Anakהָֽעֲנָ֑ק
H7651
sevenשֶׁ֤בַע
H8141
yearsשָׁנִים֙
H1129
was builtנִבְנְתָ֔ה
H6440
beforeלִפְנֵ֖י
H6814
Zoanצֹ֥עַן
H4714
in Egyptמִצְרָֽיִם׃
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