Numbers 13:20and what the land is, whether it is fat or lean, whether there is wood therein, or not. Be courageous, and bring of the fruit of the land. Now the time was the time of the first-ripe grapes."
The setting
Kadesh Barnea, southern Israel, ~1445 BC. Moses concludes his intelligence briefing with specific agricultural assessment criteria and a courage command.
The emotion here: urgent anticipation mixed with protective concern
The original word
chazaq (חֲזַק) — be strong, take courage, show yourself a man in danger
Why it matters
First-ripe grapes appear in July-August, indicating this mission happened in summer
Read with care
What most readers miss in Numbers 13:20
Moses commands courage because he knows they'll see intimidating giants and fortified cities
Common misconceptionThe 'be courageous' command seems random, but Moses knew they'd face terrifying sights and needed courage to report honestly rather than flee.
The thread continues
Verses that echo Numbers 13:20
Bible Genome reading
Numbers 13:20 — Bible Genome reading
Emotional genome
Numbers 13:20 comes from the book of Numbers, written during the exodus period. These words are attributed to Moses. The dominant emotion in this verse is seeking, with a comfort power of 30% and a tone that is commanding. It belongs to the teaching genre of biblical literature. Key themes include courage, provision. Notable phrases: Be courageous; bring of the fruit. This verse contains a command.
Emotionally similar
Verses that meet the same seeking
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— 1 Thessalonians 5:17
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— Amos 5:24
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— Genesis 18:25
“Call to me, and I will answer you, and will show you great things, and difficult, which you don't know.”
— Jeremiah 33:3
“Forgive us our sins, for we ourselves also forgive everyone who is indebted to us. Bring us not into temptation, but deliver us from the evi…”
— Luke 11:4
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