Numbers 32:23

23 But if you do not do this, then you are sinners against the Lord; and you may be certain that your sin will have its reward.

Numbers 32:23 Meaning and Commentary

Numbers 32:23

But if ye will not do so
As they promised they would, and Moses insisted on it that they should:

behold, ye have sinned against the Lord
making such a request, and not fulfilling the conditions on which it was granted:

and be sure your sin will find you out;
fly in their faces, accuse them in their consciences, charge and load them with guilt, and bring deserved punishment upon them: sin may be put, as it often is, for the punishment of sin, which sooner or later will find out and come upon the impenitent and unpardoned sinner.

Numbers 32:23 In-Context

21 Every armed man of you going across Jordan before the Lord till he has overcome and sent in flight all who are against him,

22 And the land is under the rule of the Lord: then after that you may come back, having done no wrong to the Lord and to Israel; and this land will be yours for your heritage before the Lord.

23 But if you do not do this, then you are sinners against the Lord; and you may be certain that your sin will have its reward.

24 So get to work building your towns for your little ones, and safe places for your sheep; and do as you have said.

25 And the children of Gad and the children of Reuben said to Moses, Your servants will do as my lord says.