What does Numbers 33:8 mean?

Numbers 33:8 highlights themes such as faith and obedience when read in context.

How should I apply Numbers 33:8 today?

Read the surrounding passage, compare related cross references, and turn the verse into a short prayer and concrete action.

Numbers 33:8 Meaning

And they departed from before Pi-hahiroth, and passed through the midst of the sea into the wilderness, and went three days' journey in the wilderness of Etham, and pitched in Marah.

Context Explained

6And they departed from Succoth, and pitched in Etham, which is in the edge of the wilderness.

7And they removed from Etham, and turned again unto Pi-hahiroth, which is before Baal-zephon: and they pitched before Migdol.

8And they departed from before Pi-hahiroth, and passed through the midst of the sea into the wilderness, and went three days' journey in the wilderness of Etham, and pitched in Marah.

9And they removed from Marah, and came unto Elim: and in Elim were twelve fountains of water, and threescore and ten palm trees; and they pitched there.

10And they removed from Elim, and encamped by the Red sea.

Key Themes

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Source: Numbers 33:8