Verse (Click for Chapter) New International Version as the LORD commanded Moses. And so he counted them in the Desert of Sinai: New Living Translation just as the LORD had commanded Moses. So Moses recorded their names in the wilderness of Sinai. English Standard Version as the LORD commanded Moses. So he listed them in the wilderness of Sinai. Berean Standard Bible just as the LORD had commanded Moses. So Moses numbered them in the Wilderness of Sinai: King James Bible As the LORD commanded Moses, so he numbered them in the wilderness of Sinai. New King James Version As the LORD commanded Moses, so he numbered them in the Wilderness of Sinai. New American Standard Bible just as the LORD had commanded Moses. So he counted them in the wilderness of Sinai. NASB 1995 just as the LORD had commanded Moses. So he numbered them in the wilderness of Sinai. NASB 1977 just as the LORD had commanded Moses. So he numbered them in the wilderness of Sinai. Legacy Standard Bible just as Yahweh had commanded Moses. So he numbered them in the wilderness of Sinai. Amplified Bible just as the LORD had commanded Moses. So he numbered them in the Wilderness of Sinai. Christian Standard Bible just as the LORD commanded Moses. He registered them in the Wilderness of Sinai: Holman Christian Standard Bible just as the LORD commanded Moses. He registered them in the Wilderness of Sinai: American Standard Version As Jehovah commanded Moses, so he numbered them in the wilderness of Sinai. Contemporary English Version just as the LORD had commanded. English Revised Version As the LORD commanded Moses, so he numbered them in the wilderness of Sinai. GOD'S WORD® Translation So Moses registered the men of Israel in the Desert of Sinai as the LORD had commanded him. Good News Translation as the LORD had commanded. In the Sinai Desert, Moses registered the people. International Standard Version just as the LORD had commanded Moses. He numbered them in the Sinai desert. NET Bible just as the LORD had commanded Moses. And so he numbered them in the wilderness of Sinai. New Heart English Bible As the LORD commanded Moses, so he numbered them in the wilderness of Sinai. Webster's Bible Translation As the LORD commanded Moses, so he numbered them in the wilderness of Sinai. Majority Text Translations Majority Standard Biblejust as the LORD had commanded Moses. So Moses numbered them in the Wilderness of Sinai: World English Bible As Yahweh commanded Moses, so he counted them in the wilderness of Sinai. Literal Translations Literal Standard Versionas YHWH has commanded Moses; and he numbers them in the wilderness of Sinai. Young's Literal Translation as Jehovah hath commanded Moses; and he numbereth them in the wilderness of Sinai. Smith's Literal Translation As Jehovah commanded Moses, and he reviewed them in the desert of Sinai. Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims BibleAs the Lord had commanded Moses. And they were numbered in the desert of Sinai. Catholic Public Domain Version just as the Lord had instructed Moses. And they were numbered in the desert of Sinai. New American Bible as the LORD had commanded Moses. So he enrolled them in the wilderness of Sinai. New Revised Standard Version as the LORD commanded Moses. So he enrolled them in the wilderness of Sinai. Translations from Aramaic Lamsa BibleAs the LORD commanded Moses, so he numbered them in the wilderness of Sinai. Peshitta Holy Bible Translated As LORD JEHOVAH commanded Moshe and he numbered them in the wilderness of Sinai. OT Translations JPS Tanakh 1917As the LORD commanded Moses, so did he number them in the wilderness of Sinai. Brenton Septuagint Translation as the Lord commanded Moses, so they were numbered in the wilderness of Sina. Additional Translations ... Audio Bible Context The Number of Every Tribe…18and on the first day of the second month they assembled the whole congregation and recorded their ancestry by clans and families, counting one by one the names of those twenty years of age or older, 19just as the LORD had commanded Moses. So Moses numbered them in the Wilderness of Sinai: 20From the sons of Reuben, the firstborn of Israel, according to the records of their clans and families, counting one by one the names of every male twenty years of age or older who could serve in the army,… Cross References Exodus 40:16 Moses did everything just as the LORD had commanded him. Numbers 3:16 So Moses numbered them according to the word of the LORD, as he had been commanded. Numbers 4:49 At the LORD’s command through Moses they were numbered, and each one was assigned his work and burden, as the LORD had commanded Moses. Numbers 26:2 “Take a census of the whole congregation of Israel by the houses of their fathers—all those twenty years of age or older who can serve in the army of Israel.” Deuteronomy 1:3 In the fortieth year, on the first day of the eleventh month, Moses proclaimed to the Israelites all that the LORD had commanded him concerning them. 1 Chronicles 23:24 These were the descendants of Levi by their families—the heads of families, registered individually by name—those twenty years of age or older who worked in the service of the house of the LORD. 1 Chronicles 27:23 David did not count the men aged twenty or under, because the LORD had said that He would make Israel as numerous as the stars of the sky. 2 Chronicles 31:13 Jehiel, Azaziah, Nahath, Asahel, Jerimoth, Jozabad, Eliel, Ismachiah, Mahath, and Benaiah were overseers under the authority of Conaniah and his brother Shimei, by appointment of King Hezekiah and of Azariah the chief official of the house of God. Ezra 3:8 In the second month of the second year after they had arrived at the house of God in Jerusalem, Zerubbabel son of Shealtiel, Jeshua son of Jozadak, and the rest of their associates including the priests, the Levites, and all who had returned to Jerusalem from the captivity, began the work. They appointed Levites twenty years of age or older to supervise the construction of the house of the LORD. Nehemiah 7:5 Then my God put it into my heart to assemble the nobles, the officials, and the people to be enrolled by genealogy. I found the genealogical register of those who had first returned, and I found the following written in it: Matthew 1:1-17 This is the record of the genealogy of Jesus Christ, the son of David, the son of Abraham: / Abraham was the father of Isaac, Isaac the father of Jacob, and Jacob the father of Judah and his brothers. / Judah was the father of Perez and Zerah by Tamar, Perez the father of Hezron, and Hezron the father of Ram. ... Luke 2:1-5 Now in those days a decree went out from Caesar Augustus that a census should be taken of the whole empire. / This was the first census to take place while Quirinius was governor of Syria. / And everyone went to his own town to register. ... Acts 1:15 In those days Peter stood up among the brothers (a gathering of about a hundred and twenty) and said, Acts 2:41 Those who embraced his message were baptized, and about three thousand were added to the believers that day. Acts 4:4 But many who heard the message believed, and the number of men grew to about five thousand. Treasury of Scripture As the LORD commanded Moses, so he numbered them in the wilderness of Sinai. Numbers 1:2 Take ye the sum of all the congregation of the children of Israel, after their families, by the house of their fathers, with the number of their names, every male by their polls; Numbers 26:1,2 And it came to pass after the plague, that the LORD spake unto Moses and unto Eleazar the son of Aaron the priest, saying, … 2 Samuel 24:1-10 And again the anger of the LORD was kindled against Israel, and he moved David against them to say, Go, number Israel and Judah… Jump to Previous Commanded Counted Desert Moses Numbered Numbereth Orders Sinai Waste WildernessJump to Next Commanded Counted Desert Moses Numbered Numbereth Orders Sinai Waste WildernessNumbers 1 1. God commands Moses to number the people5. The princes of the tribes 17. The number of every tribe 47. The Levites are exempted for the service of the Lord just as the LORD had commanded Moses. This phrase emphasizes the obedience of Moses to God's direct instructions. In the biblical narrative, Moses is often portrayed as a faithful servant who carries out God's commands precisely. This obedience is crucial, as it sets a standard for the Israelites and underscores the importance of following divine guidance. The phrase also highlights the covenant relationship between God and Israel, where God provides direction, and the people are expected to follow. This obedience is a recurring theme throughout the Pentateuch and is essential for maintaining the blessings and protection of God. The command to number the people is part of God's plan to organize the Israelites for their journey and eventual conquest of the Promised Land. So Moses numbered them in the Wilderness of Sinai: Persons / Places / Events 1. The LORD (Yahweh)The covenant God of Israel, who commands Moses to take a census of the Israelites. 2. Moses The leader of the Israelites, chosen by God to lead His people out of Egypt and through the wilderness. He is obedient to God's command to conduct the census. 3. The Israelites The descendants of the twelve tribes of Israel, who are being counted in the census. 4. The Wilderness of Sinai The location where the Israelites are encamped and where the census takes place. It is a significant place of revelation and covenant between God and His people. 5. The Census An event commanded by God to organize the Israelites for their journey and future battles, ensuring each tribe's strength and readiness. Teaching Points Obedience to God's CommandsMoses' obedience in numbering the Israelites as God commanded is a model for us. We are called to follow God's instructions, trusting in His wisdom and purpose. The Importance of Order and Preparation The census was not just a headcount; it was a strategic preparation for the journey and battles ahead. In our lives, we should seek God's guidance to prepare and organize for the tasks He sets before us. God's Sovereignty and Care The census reflects God's intimate knowledge and care for His people. He knows each person and their role in His plan. We can trust that God is aware of our circumstances and has a purpose for each of us. Community and Identity The census reinforced the identity of the Israelites as a community under God's covenant. As believers, we are part of a spiritual community, the body of Christ, and should embrace our identity and role within it. Lists and Questions Top 10 Lessons from Numbers 1What are the main themes of the Bible's books? Exodus 19:20-21: How can we trust the account of God and Moses on the mountain when only Moses is said to have witnessed this encounter directly? Numbers 11:14-15 describes Moses' despair; how consistent is this with the idea of Moses as a faith-driven leader elsewhere in the Torah? What constitutes the Torah?Verse 19. - As the Lord commanded Moses, so he numbered them. The usual note of absolute obedience to the Divine instructions; but it serves to express the fundamental difference between this numbering and David's. Parallel Commentaries ... Hebrew just asכַּאֲשֶׁ֛ר (ka·’ă·šer) Preposition-k | Pronoun - relative Strong's 834: Who, which, what, that, when, where, how, because, in order that the LORD יְהוָ֖ה (Yah·weh) Noun - proper - masculine singular Strong's 3068: LORD -- the proper name of the God of Israel had commanded צִוָּ֥ה (ṣiw·wāh) Verb - Piel - Perfect - third person masculine singular Strong's 6680: To lay charge (upon), give charge (to), command, order Moses. מֹשֶׁ֑ה (mō·šeh) Noun - proper - masculine singular Strong's 4872: Moses -- a great Israelite leader, prophet and lawgiver So [Moses] numbered וַֽיִּפְקְדֵ֖ם (way·yip̄·qə·ḏêm) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine singular | third person masculine plural Strong's 6485: To visit, to oversee, muster, charge, care for, miss, deposit them in the Wilderness בְּמִדְבַּ֥ר (bə·miḏ·bar) Preposition-b | Noun - masculine singular construct Strong's 4057: A pasture, a desert, speech of Sinai: סִינָֽי׃ (sî·nāy) Noun - proper - feminine singular Strong's 5514: Sinai -- the mountain where the law was given Links Numbers 1:19 NIVNumbers 1:19 NLT Numbers 1:19 ESV Numbers 1:19 NASB Numbers 1:19 KJV Numbers 1:19 BibleApps.com Numbers 1:19 Biblia Paralela Numbers 1:19 Chinese Bible Numbers 1:19 French Bible Numbers 1:19 Catholic Bible OT Law: Numbers 1:19 As Yahweh commanded Moses so he numbered (Nu Num.) |
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