Num 13:33 | MHM | STEP | v. 33 : The spies described the giants, the sons of Anak, and said that next to them, they felt as small as grasshoppers. They said the giants looked down on them with scorn (Num. 13:33; Job 39:20 ). Summary and Lessons : Even though Israel was a large and organized nation with many soldiers, they allowed fear and unbelief to control them. They forgot that God had already helped them win against stronger enemies, like the Egyptians and the Amalekites, and had given direct promises of victory (Gen. 15:18; 17:8; Exod. 33:2 ; Exod. 23:30 ). By refusing to trust God, they doubted His power and promises (Ps. 106:24 ). But Caleb and Joshua showed true faith and courage, reminding us that “the righteous are bold as a lion,” and that faith in God makes all things possible (Prov. 28:1; Mark 9:23 ).

‏ Numbers 13:33

v. 33: The spies described the giants, the sons of Anak, and said that next to them, they felt as small as grasshoppers. They said the giants looked down on them with scorn (Num. 13:33; Job 39:20 ^a).

Summary and Lessons: Even though Israel was a large and organized nation with many soldiers, they allowed fear and unbelief to control them. They forgot that God had already helped them win against stronger enemies, like the Egyptians and the Amalekites, and had given direct promises of victory (Gen. 15:18; 17:8; Exod. 33:2 ^b; Exod. 23:30 ^c). By refusing to trust God, they doubted His power and promises (Ps. 106:24 ^d). But Caleb and Joshua showed true faith and courage, reminding us that “the righteous are bold as a lion,” and that faith in God makes all things possible (Prov. 28:1; Mark 9:23 ^e).