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and they spoke to all the congregation of the children of Israel, saying, The land, which we passed through to spy it out, is an exceeding good land.

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An 'Exceeding Good' Land

Commentators like John Gill note that Joshua and Caleb's description wasn't merely positive; it was emphatic. The original Hebrew suggests a superlative quality, translated as 'exceeding good' or even 'very, very good.' This wasn't a casual observation but a passionate, truth-filled report based on their personal survey of the land, directly countering the fearful report of the other spies.

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John Gill

John Gill

On Numbers 14:7

17th Century

Pastor

And they spoke unto all the company of the children of Israel ,
&c.] To as many as could hear them, to the heads of …

Matthew Henry

Matthew Henry

On Numbers 14:5–10

17th Century

Minister

Moses and Aaron were astonished to see a people throw away their own mercies. Caleb and Joshua assured the people of the goodness of the land. They…