Numbers 21:6 - Compare All Versions

Numbers 21:6-7 MSG (The Message)

So GOD sent poisonous snakes among the people; they bit them and many in Israel died. The people came to Moses and said, “We sinned when we spoke out against GOD and you. Pray to GOD; ask him to take these snakes from us.” Moses prayed for the people.

Numbers 21:6 KJV (King James Version)

And the LORD sent fiery serpents among the people, and they bit the people; and much people of Israel died.

Numbers 21:6 NASB1995 (New American Standard Bible - NASB 1995)

The LORD sent fiery serpents among the people and they bit the people, so that many people of Israel died.

Numbers 21:6 NCV (New Century Version)

So the LORD sent them poisonous snakes; they bit the people, and many of the Israelites died.

Numbers 21:6 ASV (American Standard Version)

And Jehovah sent fiery serpents among the people, and they bit the people; and much people of Israel died.

Numbers 21:6 NIV (New International Version)

Then the LORD sent venomous snakes among them; they bit the people and many Israelites died.

Numbers 21:6 NKJV (New King James Version)

So the LORD sent fiery serpents among the people, and they bit the people; and many of the people of Israel died.

Numbers 21:6 AMP (Amplified Bible)

Then the LORD sent fiery (burning) serpents among the people; and they bit the people, and many Israelites died.

Numbers 21:6 NLT (New Living Translation)

So the LORD sent poisonous snakes among the people, and many were bitten and died.

Numbers 21:6 ESV (English Standard Version 2025)

Then the LORD sent fiery serpents among the people, and they bit the people, so that many people of Israel died.