house, Gen. 21. 21. It figured the estate and domi∣nion of the law, thorow which Gods people passe with many wants, sinnes, terrours, and stings of conscience, &c. Compare Psal. 63. 2. and 32. 4. and 107. 4, 5. and the healing of all these spiritu∣all defects by the Gospell, Esa. 40. 3, 4. Mark. 16. 18. of the mount] that is, which leadeth to the mount of the Amorites; a people high as Cedars, strong as Okes, Amos 2. 9, 10. Kadesh Barnea] called sometime Kadesh onely; it was in the wilder∣nesse of Pharan, Num. 13. 26.
Verse. 21. discouraged] or, cast downe, broken: [unspec 21] which word, when it is applied to the minde, sig∣nifieth discouragement through feare. Here Moses shewed them the right that they had in the promi∣ses of God; the ability which they had in him to obtaine them; and his commandement to take their inheritance set before them.
Verse 23. was good] that is, pleased, or liked me [unspec 23] well: because it was approved, or at least permitted of the Lord, Num. 13. 2, 3. For prudent policie (so it bee not mixed with unbeleefe) doth well be∣seeme us, in the execution of Gods commande∣ments. So Iosua sendeth spies and useth other stra∣tagems, Ios. 2. &c. one man of a tribe] or, for a tribe, of every tribe one: See Num. 13. 2, 4. &c. where their names are set downe, and the charge given them.
Verse 24. Eshcol] that is, the Cluster of grapes, [unspec 24] whereof the place had the name, Num. 13. 25.
Verse 25. the fruit] as grapes, pomegranates, figs, [unspec 25] Num. 13. 23. a good land] flowing with milke 〈…〉〈…〉ney, Num. 13. 27.
Verse 26. rebelled] in Greeke, disobeyed: pro∣perly [unspec 26] it signifieth turned, or changed, as in Ezek. 5. 6. which figuratively is used for rebellion or dis∣obedience, whereby Gods word is as it were chan∣ged and disanulled. the mouth] that is, the word, as the Greeke translateth. So Exod. 17. 1. Gen. 24. 〈 in non-Latin alphabet 〉〈 in non-Latin alphabet 〉 and after here in vers. 43. Of their rebellion, see Num. 14. 2, 3, &c.
Verse 27. In the hatred] or, for the hatred of Ie∣〈…〉〈…〉 (wherwith he hateth) us: that is, for that the Lord hateth us; as in the Greeke version. See 〈…〉〈…〉 phrase in Gen. 19. 16. and 29. 20. Hos. 3. 〈…〉〈…〉 evill saying Moses would not have to come 〈◊〉〈◊〉 of the mouth of their enemies, Deut. 9. 28. and it sheweth the height of their sinne, which im∣p••••ed that to hatred, wherein God manifested his 〈◊〉〈◊〉 Deut. 4. 37. and 7. 8.
Vers. 28. to melt] that is, discouraged, or (as the [unspec 28] Chaldee translateth it) broken. The Greeke saith, Have turned away our heart. David amplifieth this 〈…〉〈…〉litude, in Psal. 22. 15. My heart is as wax, it 〈…〉〈…〉ten &c. So Ios. 2. 11. and 7. 5. and 14. 8. Es•••• 19. 1. These brethren were ten of the twelve Spies sent to view the Land, Num. 13. 28. &c. 〈…〉〈…〉kims] in Greeke and Chaldee, Giants: see N••••. 13. 28. 33. where it is singular Anak.
Vers. 30. He] the Chaldee paraphraseth, his [unspec 30] 〈◊〉〈◊〉 will fight for you.
Verse 31. bare thee] this word meaneth not [unspec 31] bearing of the body onely, but bearing of their in∣firmities, and suffering the evils and troubles in the education of them, as a father doth in his chil∣dren: which the Greeke explaineth by etrophophs∣rese, a word that Paul useth in Act. 13. 18. where the Syriak expoundeth it nourished: or, as some co∣pies have it, etropophorese, hee suffered their man∣ners.
Verse 32. yet in this thing] or, for this word: [unspec 32] notwithstanding this exhortation and encourage∣ment, you beleeved not. in Iehovah] Chald. in the word of the LORD. This unbeleefe Paul noteth to be the cause why they entred not into the Lords rest, Heb. 3. 1, 2. 18. 19.
Verse 33. Who went] namely, by his Arke, Fire, [unspec 33] and Cloud, the signes of his presence, Numb. 10. 33. 34. or, who goeth, to wit, still before you.
Verse. 35. If there shall] that is, surely there [unspec 35] shall not: as Paul openeth the phrase, Heb. 3. 11. 18. Though Moses intreated for the people, Num. 14. 13.—19. and the Lord pardoned them, that they were not then destroyed, Num. 14. 20. yet hee sware (and so it was irrevocable, and without repentance, Psal. 110. 4.) that they should not come into the promised land: See the notes on Num. 14. see] that is, come into and enjoy: as to see good, is to enjoy the same, Psal. 106. 5.
Verse 36. Caleb] one of the twelve Spies who [unspec 36] was faithfull: see Num. 13. 6. 30. and 14. 6. &c. fully followed] Hebr. fulfilled after Iehovah; which the Greeke translateth, followed the things pertaining to the Lord. This he did, being guided by another spirit, Num. 14. 24.
Verse 37. with me] with Aaron also; for they [unspec 37] both were in one transgression and punishment, Num. 20. 10, 12, 24. for your sakes] for the people provoked his spirit, whereupon hee uttered his sinne with his lips, Psal. 106. 32, 33. his sinne proceeded also from unbeleefe: see Num. 20. 12. Thus God shewed severity towards all, after many provocations: and by it the people were taught, that not Moses Law, but Iesus Gospel should bring them into their heavenly rest.
Vers. 38. Ioshuah] or, Iehoshuah; in Greeke, Ie∣sus: [unspec 38] he was another of the Spies; see Num. 13. 8. 16. and 14. 6. 38. standeth] that is, ministreth, or, is thy servant, as the phrase meaneth, Gen. 18. 8. and so hee is named Moses minister, Ios. 1. 1. strengthen] by word and signe, which was im∣position of hands, whereby Moses put off his ho∣nour upon Iesus, and hee was filled with the Spirit, Num. 27. 18. 20. 23. Deut. 34. 9.
Verse 39. for a prey] to be spoiled and devoured [unspec 39] of the enemy: of this their speech see Num. 14. 3. they shall goe in] after forty yeares wandring in the wildernesse, and bearing their fathers whore∣domes: see Num. 14. 31. 33. So God sheweth grace to weaklings and babes in Christ, 1 Cor. 1. 28. Mat. 11. 25.
Verse 40. way of] that is, which leadeth towards [unspec 40] the red sea, where Israel had beene baptized, Exod. 14. and whither they were now led againe, to learn repentance and a new life. See Num. 14. 25.
Vers. 41. sinned] The people mourned greatly, [unspec 41] when they heard that evill tidings from the Lord; confessed their sinne, and offered amendment,