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Numbers 14:9
New English Translation

9 Only do not rebel against the Lord, and do not fear the people of the land, for they are bread for us.[a] Their protection[b] has turned aside from them, but the Lord is with us. Do not fear them!”

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  1. Numbers 14:9 sn The expression must indicate that they could destroy the enemies as easily as they could eat bread.
  2. Numbers 14:9 tn Heb “their shade.” The figure compares the shade from the sun with the protection from the enemy. It is also possible that the text is alluding to their deities here.
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