Verse (Click for Chapter) New International Version The LORD said to Moses, New Living Translation Then the LORD said to Moses, English Standard Version The LORD said to Moses, Berean Standard Bible And the LORD said to Moses, King James Bible And the LORD spake unto Moses, saying, New King James Version Again the LORD spoke to Moses, saying, New American Standard Bible The LORD also spoke to Moses, saying, NASB 1995 The LORD also spoke to Moses, saying, NASB 1977 The LORD also spoke to Moses, saying, Legacy Standard Bible Yahweh also spoke to Moses, saying, Amplified Bible The LORD said to Moses, Christian Standard Bible The LORD said to Moses, Holman Christian Standard Bible The LORD said to Moses, “ American Standard Version And Jehovah spake unto Moses, saying, Contemporary English Version The LORD told Moses English Revised Version And the LORD spake unto Moses, saying, GOD'S WORD® Translation The LORD said to Moses, Good News Translation The LORD commanded Moses International Standard Version Later, the LORD instructed Moses, NET Bible The LORD spoke to Moses: New Heart English Bible The LORD spoke to Moses, saying, Webster's Bible Translation And the LORD spoke to Moses, saying, Majority Text Translations Majority Standard BibleAnd the LORD said to Moses, World English Bible Yahweh spoke to Moses, saying, Literal Translations Literal Standard VersionAnd YHWH speaks to Moses, saying, Young's Literal Translation And Jehovah speaketh unto Moses, saying, Smith's Literal Translation And Jehovah will speak to Moses, saying, Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims BibleThe Lord also said to Moses: Catholic Public Domain Version The Lord also said to Moses: New American Bible The LORD said to Moses: New Revised Standard Version The LORD said to Moses: Translations from Aramaic Lamsa BibleAnd the LORD spoke to Moses, saying, Peshitta Holy Bible Translated And LORD JEHOVAH spoke with Moshe and said to him: OT Translations JPS Tanakh 1917And the LORD spoke unto Moses, saying: Brenton Septuagint Translation And the Lord spoke to Moses, saying, Additional Translations ... Audio Bible Context The Law of Tassels37Later, the LORD said to Moses, 38“Speak to the Israelites and tell them that throughout the generations to come they are to make for themselves tassels for the corners of their garments, with a blue cord on each tassel.… Cross References Deuteronomy 22:12 You are to make tassels on the four corners of the cloak you wear. Matthew 23:5 All their deeds are done for men to see. They broaden their phylacteries and lengthen their tassels. Exodus 28:33-34 Make pomegranates of blue, purple, and scarlet yarn all the way around the lower hem, with gold bells between them, / alternating the gold bells and pomegranates around the lower hem of the robe. Exodus 39:25-26 They also made bells of pure gold and attached them around the hem between the pomegranates, / alternating the bells and pomegranates around the lower hem of the robe to be worn for ministry, just as the LORD had commanded Moses. Deuteronomy 6:8 Tie them as reminders on your hands and bind them on your foreheads. Deuteronomy 11:18 Fix these words of mine in your hearts and minds; tie them as reminders on your hands and bind them on your foreheads. Exodus 13:9 It shall be a sign for you on your hand and a reminder on your forehead that the Law of the LORD is to be on your lips. For with a mighty hand the LORD brought you out of Egypt. Exodus 13:16 So it shall serve as a sign on your hand and a symbol on your forehead, for with a mighty hand the LORD brought us out of Egypt.” Leviticus 19:19 You are to keep My statutes. You shall not crossbreed two different kinds of livestock; you shall not sow your fields with two kinds of seed; and you shall not wear clothing made of two kinds of material. Leviticus 19:37 You must keep all My statutes and all My ordinances and follow them. I am the LORD.” Leviticus 22:31 You are to keep My commandments and practice them. I am the LORD. Leviticus 26:3 If you follow My statutes and carefully keep My commandments, Leviticus 26:46 These are the statutes, ordinances, and laws that the LORD established between Himself and the Israelites through Moses on Mount Sinai. Deuteronomy 4:9 Only be on your guard and diligently watch yourselves, so that you do not forget the things your eyes have seen, and so that they do not slip from your heart as long as you live. Teach them to your children and grandchildren. Deuteronomy 4:40 Keep His statutes and commandments, which I am giving you today, so that you and your children after you may prosper, and that you may live long in the land that the LORD your God is giving you for all time. Treasury of Scripture And the LORD spoke to Moses, saying, Jump to Previous SpeakethJump to Next SpeakethNumbers 15 1. The law of the meat offering, and the drink offering14. The stranger is under the same law 17. The law of the first of the dough 22. The sacrifice for sins of ignorance 30. The punishment of presumption 32. He who violated the Sabbath is stoned 37. The law of tassels And the LORD said to Moses, This phrase indicates direct communication from God to Moses, a common occurrence in the Pentateuch, highlighting Moses' role as a prophet and leader of Israel. The LORD, represented by the tetragrammaton YHWH, emphasizes the covenant relationship between God and Israel. This communication underscores the divine authority behind the instructions that follow. Moses, as the mediator of God's law, is a type of Christ, who is the ultimate mediator between God and humanity (1 Timothy 2:5). Moses' leadership and prophetic role foreshadow the coming of Jesus, who fulfills the law and the prophets (Matthew 5:17). Persons / Places / Events 1. The LORD (Yahweh)The covenant-keeping God of Israel, who provides instructions and laws to His people. 2. Moses The leader and prophet of Israel, chosen by God to deliver His laws and commandments to the Israelites. 3. Israelites The chosen people of God, who are receiving the laws and commandments to live by as they journey to the Promised Land. Teaching Points Obedience to God's CommandsGod's instructions to Moses highlight the importance of obedience. As believers, we are called to follow God's commandments as a demonstration of our faith and commitment to Him. Symbolism and Remembrance The tassels, which are introduced in the following verses, serve as a physical reminder of God's laws. In our lives, we can use symbols or practices to remind us of our commitment to God and His Word. The Role of Leaders Moses' role as a mediator between God and the Israelites underscores the importance of godly leadership. Leaders in the church today are called to faithfully communicate God's Word and guide others in obedience. Covenant Relationship The instructions given to Moses are part of the covenant relationship between God and His people. As Christians, we are part of a new covenant through Christ, which calls us to live in a way that honors God. Bible Study Questions and Answers 1. What is the meaning of Numbers 15:37?2. How does Numbers 15:37 emphasize the importance of obeying God's commandments today? 3. What is the significance of tassels as a reminder in Numbers 15:37-41? 4. How can we apply the principle of reminders in our daily spiritual walk? 5. What New Testament teachings align with the obedience theme in Numbers 15:37-41? 6. How can physical reminders strengthen our commitment to God's Word and commands? 7. Why did God command tassels in Numbers 15:37-41? 8. How do tassels remind believers of God's commandments? 9. What is the significance of blue thread in Numbers 15:38? 10. What are the top 10 Lessons from Numbers 15? 11. What are the beliefs of Black Hebrew Israelites? 12. What defines a prayer cloth? 13. What does "Healing in His Wings" signify? 14. Numbers 15:1-12: Are there any historical or archaeological findings that support these specific sacrifices, or do they appear unique and unverified? What Does Numbers 15:37 Mean And- In Scripture a simple connective often carries weight. “And” links this verse to what just preceded—the judgment on the Sabbath-breaker (Numbers 15:32-36). God’s new instruction flows from the same commitment to holiness seen in that event. - This pattern of seamless revelation appears repeatedly: after the Golden Calf incident “And the LORD said to Moses” leads to covenant renewal (Exodus 34:1); after Korah’s rebellion another “and” brings fresh guidance (Numbers 17:1). - The word quietly reminds us that God’s dealings with His people are continuous. There are no gaps in His care, correction, or covenant faithfulness (Deuteronomy 31:6; Hebrews 13:5). the LORD - “The LORD” (YHWH) is the covenant name revealed in Exodus 3:14-15; its use here signals that the coming command is grounded in covenant relationship. - Because He is the unchanging I AM (Malachi 3:6; James 1:17), His standards do not shift with cultural tides. What He is about to say carries the same authority as His earlier statutes (Leviticus 18:4-5). - Israel’s obedience, therefore, is not to an abstract deity but to the personal Redeemer who brought them out of Egypt (Exodus 20:2). That relational backdrop will color the tassel command that follows. said - God speaks; His words create, direct, correct, and bless (Genesis 1:3; Psalm 33:6; Isaiah 55:11). - When He “said,” the utterance came with inherent power and certainty. Israel did not negotiate the terms; they received them (Deuteronomy 4:1-2). - New Testament writers echo the same authority: “All Scripture is God-breathed” (2 Timothy 3:16). What follows in Numbers 15:38-41 is therefore not a cultural suggestion but divine mandate meant for the good of His people (Psalm 19:7-11). to Moses - Moses stands as the appointed mediator (Exodus 19:3; Numbers 12:7-8). God’s direct address underscores both Moses’ unique role and the orderly way God communicates to His covenant community. - Through Moses the instruction will reach every household—showing how God values structure and delegated leadership (Deuteronomy 5:5; Hebrews 3:5). - By naming Moses, the verse grounds the upcoming tassel command in real history, reinforcing that biblical faith is not myth but fact (1 Corinthians 10:1-6). summary Numbers 15:37 is more than a narrative placeholder. Each word—“And the LORD said to Moses”—builds confidence that the tassel command springs from the ongoing, covenantal, authoritative speech of the unchanging God, given through His chosen mediator for the good and holiness of His people. Hebrew Later, the LORDיְהוָ֖ה (Yah·weh) Noun - proper - masculine singular Strong's 3068: LORD -- the proper name of the God of Israel said וַיֹּ֥אמֶר (way·yō·mer) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine singular Strong's 559: To utter, say to אֶל־ (’el-) Preposition Strong's 413: Near, with, among, to Moses, מֹשֶׁ֥ה (mō·šeh) Noun - proper - masculine singular Strong's 4872: Moses -- a great Israelite leader, prophet and lawgiver Links Numbers 15:37 NIVNumbers 15:37 NLT Numbers 15:37 ESV Numbers 15:37 NASB Numbers 15:37 KJV Numbers 15:37 BibleApps.com Numbers 15:37 Biblia Paralela Numbers 15:37 Chinese Bible Numbers 15:37 French Bible Numbers 15:37 Catholic Bible OT Law: Numbers 15:37 Yahweh spoke to Moses saying (Nu Num.) |
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