Numbers 12:9
New International Version
The anger of the LORD burned against them, and he left them.

New Living Translation
The LORD was very angry with them, and he departed.

English Standard Version
And the anger of the LORD was kindled against them, and he departed.

Berean Standard Bible
So the anger of the LORD burned against them, and He departed.

King James Bible
And the anger of the LORD was kindled against them; and he departed.

New King James Version
So the anger of the LORD was aroused against them, and He departed.

New American Standard Bible
And the anger of the LORD burned against them and He departed.

NASB 1995
So the anger of the LORD burned against them and He departed.

NASB 1977
So the anger of the LORD burned against them and He departed.

Legacy Standard Bible
So the anger of Yahweh burned against them, and He went away.

Amplified Bible
And the anger of the LORD was kindled against Miriam and Aaron, and He departed.

Christian Standard Bible
The LORD’s anger burned against them, and he left.

Holman Christian Standard Bible
The LORD’s anger burned against them, and He left.

American Standard Version
And the anger of Jehovah was kindled against them; and he departed.

Contemporary English Version
The LORD became angry with Aaron and Miriam. And after the LORD left

English Revised Version
And the anger of the LORD was kindled against them; and he departed.

GOD'S WORD® Translation
The LORD was angry with them, so he left.

Good News Translation
The LORD was angry with them; and so as he departed

International Standard Version
Because the LORD was very angry with them, he left,

Majority Standard Bible
So the anger of the LORD burned against them, and He departed.

NET Bible
The anger of the LORD burned against them, and he departed.

New Heart English Bible
The anger of the LORD was kindled against them; and he departed.

Webster's Bible Translation
And the anger of the LORD was kindled against them; and he departed.

World English Bible
Yahweh’s anger burned against them; and he departed.
Literal Translations
Literal Standard Version
And the anger of YHWH burns against them, and He goes on,

Young's Literal Translation
And the anger of Jehovah burneth against them, and He goeth on,

Smith's Literal Translation
And the anger of Jehovah will kindle against them; and he will go.
Catholic Translations
Douay-Rheims Bible
And being angry with them he went away:

Catholic Public Domain Version
And being angry against them, he went away.

New American Bible
And so the LORD’s wrath flared against them, and he departed.

New Revised Standard Version
And the anger of the LORD was kindled against them, and he departed.
Translations from Aramaic
Lamsa Bible
And the anger of the LORD was kindled against them; and he departed.

Peshitta Holy Bible Translated
And the wrath of LORD JEHOVAH was provoked against them and he went out.
OT Translations
JPS Tanakh 1917
And the anger of the LORD was kindled against them; and He departed.

Brenton Septuagint Translation
And the great anger of the Lord was upon them, and he departed.

Additional Translations ...
Audio Bible



Context
The Murmuring of Miriam and Aaron
8I speak with him face to face, clearly and not in riddles; he sees the form of the LORD. Why then were you unafraid to speak against My servant Moses?” 9So the anger of the LORD burned against them, and He departed. 10As the cloud lifted from above the Tent, suddenly Miriam became leprous, white as snow. Aaron turned toward her, saw that she was leprous,…

Cross References
Exodus 4:14
Then the anger of the LORD burned against Moses, and He said, “Is not Aaron the Levite your brother? I know that he can speak well, and he is now on his way to meet you. When he sees you, he will be glad in his heart.

Deuteronomy 9:8
At Horeb you provoked the LORD, and He was angry enough to destroy you.

Deuteronomy 9:20
The LORD was angry enough with Aaron to destroy him, but at that time I also prayed for Aaron.

Psalm 106:32-33
At the waters of Meribah they angered the LORD, and trouble came to Moses because of them. / For they rebelled against His Spirit, and Moses spoke rashly with his lips.

Isaiah 63:10
But they rebelled and grieved His Holy Spirit. So He turned and became their enemy, and He Himself fought against them.

Jeremiah 7:29
Cut off your hair and throw it away. Raise up a lamentation on the barren heights, for the LORD has rejected and forsaken the generation of His wrath.’

Jeremiah 32:29-32
And the Chaldeans who are fighting against this city will come in, set it on fire, and burn it, along with the houses of those who provoked Me to anger by burning incense to Baal on their rooftops and by pouring out drink offerings to other gods. / For the children of Israel and of Judah have done nothing but evil in My sight from their youth; indeed, they have done nothing but provoke Me to anger by the work of their hands, declares the LORD. / For this city has aroused My wrath and fury from the day it was built until now. Therefore I will remove it from My presence ...

Ezekiel 8:18
Therefore I will respond with wrath. I will not look on them with pity, nor will I spare them. Although they shout loudly in My ears, I will not listen to them.”

Ezekiel 24:13-14
Because of the indecency of your uncleanness I tried to cleanse you, but you would not be purified from your filthiness. You will not be pure again until My wrath against you has subsided. / I, the LORD, have spoken; the time is coming, and I will act. I will not refrain or show pity, nor will I relent. I will judge you according to your ways and deeds,’ declares the Lord GOD.”

Hebrews 3:10-11
Therefore I was angry with that generation, and I said, ‘Their hearts are always going astray, and they have not known My ways.’ / So I swore on oath in My anger, ‘They shall never enter My rest.’”

Hebrews 3:17
And with whom was God angry for forty years? Was it not with those who sinned, whose bodies fell in the wilderness?

Hebrews 10:26-27
If we deliberately go on sinning after we have received the knowledge of the truth, no further sacrifice for sins remains, / but only a fearful expectation of judgment and of raging fire that will consume all adversaries.

1 Corinthians 10:5-6
Nevertheless, God was not pleased with most of them, for they were struck down in the wilderness. / These things took place as examples to keep us from craving evil things as they did.

1 Corinthians 10:10-11
And do not complain, as some of them did, and were killed by the destroying angel. / Now these things happened to them as examples and were written down as warnings for us, on whom the fulfillment of the ages has come.

Romans 1:18
The wrath of God is being revealed from heaven against all the godlessness and wickedness of men who suppress the truth by their wickedness.


Treasury of Scripture

And the anger of the LORD was kindled against them; and he departed.

Numbers 11:1
And when the people complained, it displeased the LORD: and the LORD heard it; and his anger was kindled; and the fire of the LORD burnt among them, and consumed them that were in the uttermost parts of the camp.

Hosea 5:15
I will go and return to my place, till they acknowledge their offence, and seek my face: in their affliction they will seek me early.

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So the anger of the LORD burned against them,
This phrase indicates God's intense displeasure with Miriam and Aaron for speaking against Moses. In the biblical context, God's anger is often a response to disobedience or rebellion against His chosen leaders or commands. The burning anger signifies a righteous and holy response to sin. This is consistent with other instances in the Old Testament where God's anger is kindled, such as in Exodus 32:10 during the golden calf incident. Theologically, it underscores God's holiness and the seriousness of challenging His appointed servants. It also reflects the covenant relationship between God and Israel, where obedience brings blessing, and rebellion brings judgment.

and He departed.
The departure of the LORD signifies a withdrawal of His presence, which in the Old Testament often indicates judgment or disfavor. This is a significant action, as God's presence among the Israelites was a source of guidance, protection, and blessing. Theologically, it serves as a warning about the consequences of sin and rebellion. In the broader biblical narrative, God's presence is central to the covenant relationship, as seen in the tabernacle and later the temple. The departure here foreshadows the ultimate separation from God that sin causes, which is reconciled through Jesus Christ, who restores the broken relationship between God and humanity.

Persons / Places / Events
1. Moses
The central figure in the Book of Numbers, Moses is God's chosen leader for the Israelites. In this chapter, he is the subject of criticism from his siblings, Miriam and Aaron.

2. Miriam
The sister of Moses and Aaron, she plays a significant role in this event by speaking against Moses, which leads to God's anger.

3. Aaron
The brother of Moses and Miriam, he joins Miriam in criticizing Moses, which incurs God's wrath.

4. The LORD (Yahweh)
The God of Israel, who responds to the criticism against Moses with righteous anger.

5. The Tent of Meeting
The place where God communicates with Moses and where the divine presence is manifested. It is here that God expresses His anger.
Teaching Points
God's Righteous Anger
God's anger is not arbitrary but is a response to sin and rebellion. Understanding His holiness helps us appreciate the seriousness of disobedience.

Respect for God’s Appointed Leaders
Miriam and Aaron's criticism of Moses serves as a warning against speaking against those whom God has chosen to lead.

The Consequences of Sin
The departure of God's presence signifies the serious consequences of sin, reminding us of the need for repentance and obedience.

The Importance of Humility
Moses' humility is highlighted in contrast to the pride of Miriam and Aaron, teaching us the value of humility before God.

God’s Mercy and Justice
While God’s anger is evident, His actions also reflect His justice and mercy, as He later restores Miriam after her punishment.Verse 9. - And he departed. As a judge departs from his judgment-seat after trying and convicting evil-doers.

Parallel Commentaries ...


Hebrew
So the anger
אַ֧ף (’ap̄)
Noun - masculine singular construct
Strong's 639: The nose, nostril, the face, a person, ire

of the LORD
יְהוָ֛ה (Yah·weh)
Noun - proper - masculine singular
Strong's 3069: YHWH

burned
וַיִּֽחַר‪‬ (way·yi·ḥar)
Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine singular
Strong's 2734: To glow, grow warm, to blaze up, of anger, zeal, jealousy

against them,
בָּ֖ם (bām)
Preposition | third person masculine plural
Strong's Hebrew

and He departed.
וַיֵּלַֽךְ׃ (way·yê·laḵ)
Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine singular
Strong's 1980: To go, come, walk


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