Verse (Click for Chapter) New International Version Then Moses said, “This is how you will know that the LORD has sent me to do all these things and that it was not my idea: New Living Translation And Moses said, “This is how you will know that the LORD has sent me to do all these things that I have done—for I have not done them on my own. English Standard Version And Moses said, “Hereby you shall know that the LORD has sent me to do all these works, and that it has not been of my own accord. Berean Standard Bible Then Moses said, “This is how you will know that the LORD has sent me to do all these things, for it was not my own doing: King James Bible And Moses said, Hereby ye shall know that the LORD hath sent me to do all these works; for I have not done them of mine own mind. New King James Version And Moses said: “By this you shall know that the LORD has sent me to do all these works, for I have not done them of my own will. New American Standard Bible Then Moses said, “By this you shall know that the LORD has sent me to do all these deeds; for it is not my doing. NASB 1995 Moses said, “By this you shall know that the LORD has sent me to do all these deeds; for this is not my doing. NASB 1977 And Moses said, “By this you shall know that the LORD has sent me to do all these deeds; for this is not my doing. Legacy Standard Bible And Moses said, “By this you shall know that Yahweh has sent me to do all these deeds; for this is not from my heart. Amplified Bible Then Moses said, “By this you shall know that the LORD has sent me to do all these works; for I do not act of my own accord. Christian Standard Bible Then Moses said, “This is how you will know that the LORD sent me to do all these things and that it was not of my own will: Holman Christian Standard Bible Then Moses said, “This is how you will know that the LORD sent me to do all these things and that it was not of my own will: American Standard Version And Moses said, Hereby ye shall know that Jehovah hath sent me to do all these works; for I have not done them of mine own mind. Contemporary English Version Moses said to the crowd, "The LORD has chosen me and told me to do these things--it wasn't my idea. And here's how you will know: English Revised Version And Moses said, Hereby ye shall know that the LORD hath sent me to do all these works; for I have not done them of mine own mind. GOD'S WORD® Translation Moses said, "This is how you will know that the LORD sent me to do all these things and that it wasn't my idea: Good News Translation Moses said to the people, "This is how you will know that the LORD has sent me to do all these things and that it is not by my own choice that I have done them. International Standard Version Then Moses said, "This is how you'll know that the LORD has sent me to do all these awesome works—they're not coming merely from me. Majority Standard Bible Then Moses said, ?This is how you will know that the LORD has sent me to do all these things, for it was not my own doing: NET Bible Then Moses said, "This is how you will know that the LORD has sent me to do all these works, for I have not done them of my own will. New Heart English Bible Moses said, "Hereby you shall know that the LORD has sent me to do all these works; for they are not from my own mind. Webster's Bible Translation And Moses said, by this ye shall know that the LORD hath sent me to do all these works: for I have not done them of my own mind. World English Bible Moses said, “Hereby you shall know that Yahweh has sent me to do all these works; for they are not from my own mind. Literal Translations Literal Standard VersionAnd Moses says, “By this you know that YHWH has sent me to do all these works, that [they are] not from my own heart; Young's Literal Translation And Moses saith, 'By this ye do know that Jehovah hath sent me to do all these works, that they are not from my own heart; Smith's Literal Translation And Moses will say, By this shall ye know that Jehovah sent me to do all these works; for not from my heart. Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims BibleAnd Moses said: By this you shall know that the Lord hath sent me to do all things that you see, and that I have not forged them of my own head: Catholic Public Domain Version And Moses said: “By this shall you know that the Lord has sent me to do all that you discern, and that I have not brought these things out of my own heart: New American Bible Moses said, “This is how you shall know that the LORD sent me to do all I have done, and that it was not of my own devising: New Revised Standard Version And Moses said, “This is how you shall know that the LORD has sent me to do all these works; it has not been of my own accord: Translations from Aramaic Lamsa BibleAnd Moses said, Hereby you shall know that the LORD has sent me to do all these works; for I have not done them of my own mind. Peshitta Holy Bible Translated And Moshe said, “In this you shall know that LORD JEHOVAH has sent me to do all of these works and it was not from my mind: OT Translations JPS Tanakh 1917And Moses said: 'Hereby ye shall know that the LORD hath sent me to do all these works, and that I have not done them of mine own mind. Brenton Septuagint Translation And Moses said, Hereby shall ye know that the Lord has sent me to perform all these works, that I have not done them of myself. Additional Translations ... Audio Bible Context The Earth Swallows Korah28Then Moses said, “This is how you will know that the LORD has sent me to do all these things, for it was not my own doing: 29If these men die a natural death, or if they suffer the fate of all men, then the LORD has not sent me.… Cross References Exodus 4:30-31 and Aaron relayed everything the LORD had said to Moses. And Moses performed the signs before the people, / and they believed. And when they heard that the LORD had attended to the Israelites and had seen their affliction, they bowed down and worshiped. Deuteronomy 18:18-22 I will raise up for them a prophet like you from among their brothers. I will put My words in his mouth, and he will tell them everything I command him. / And I will hold accountable anyone who does not listen to My words that the prophet speaks in My name. / But if any prophet dares to speak a message in My name that I have not commanded him to speak, or to speak in the name of other gods, that prophet must be put to death.” ... 1 Kings 18:36-39 At the time of the evening sacrifice, Elijah the prophet approached the altar and said, “O LORD, God of Abraham, Isaac, and Israel, let it be known this day that You are God in Israel and that I am Your servant and have done all these things at Your command. / Answer me, O LORD! Answer me, so that this people will know that You, the LORD, are God, and that You have turned their hearts back again.” / Then the fire of the LORD fell and consumed the sacrifice, the wood, the stones, and the dust, and it licked up the water in the trench. ... Jeremiah 1:9-10 Then the LORD reached out His hand, touched my mouth, and said to me: “Behold, I have put My words in your mouth. / See, I have appointed you today over nations and kingdoms to uproot and tear down, to destroy and overthrow, to build and plant.” John 5:36 But I have testimony more substantial than that of John. For the works that the Father has given Me to accomplish—the very works I am doing—testify about Me that the Father has sent Me. John 10:37-38 If I am not doing the works of My Father, then do not believe Me. / But if I am doing them, even though you do not believe Me, believe the works themselves, so that you may know and understand that the Father is in Me, and I am in the Father.” Acts 2:22 Men of Israel, listen to this message: Jesus of Nazareth was a man certified by God to you by miracles, wonders, and signs, which God did among you through Him, as you yourselves know. Acts 5:38-39 So in the present case I advise you: Leave these men alone. Let them go! For if their purpose or endeavor is of human origin, it will fail. / But if it is from God, you will not be able to stop them. You may even find yourselves fighting against God.” Acts 17:30-31 Although God overlooked the ignorance of earlier times, He now commands all people everywhere to repent. / For He has set a day when He will judge the world with justice by the Man He has appointed. He has given proof of this to everyone by raising Him from the dead.” Romans 1:4 and who through the Spirit of holiness was declared with power to be the Son of God by His resurrection from the dead: Jesus Christ our Lord. 1 Corinthians 2:4-5 My message and my preaching were not with persuasive words of wisdom, but with a demonstration of the Spirit’s power, / so that your faith would not rest on men’s wisdom, but on God’s power. 2 Corinthians 12:12 The marks of a true apostle—signs, wonders, and miracles—were performed among you with great perseverance. Hebrews 2:3-4 how shall we escape if we neglect such a great salvation? This salvation was first announced by the Lord, was confirmed to us by those who heard Him, / and was affirmed by God through signs, wonders, various miracles, and gifts of the Holy Spirit distributed according to His will. Exodus 7:1-2 The LORD answered Moses, “See, I have made you like God to Pharaoh, and your brother Aaron will be your prophet. / You are to speak all that I command you, and your brother Aaron is to tell Pharaoh to let the Israelites go out of his land. Exodus 16:6-7 So Moses and Aaron said to all the Israelites, “This evening you will know that it was the LORD who brought you out of the land of Egypt, / and in the morning you will see the LORD’s glory, because He has heard your grumbling against Him. For who are we, that you should grumble against us?” Treasury of Scripture And Moses said, Hereby you shall know that the LORD has sent me to do all these works; for I have not done them of my own mind. hereby Exodus 3:12 And he said, Certainly I will be with thee; and this shall be a token unto thee, that I have sent thee: When thou hast brought forth the people out of Egypt, ye shall serve God upon this mountain. Exodus 4:1-9 And Moses answered and said, But, behold, they will not believe me, nor hearken unto my voice: for they will say, The LORD hath not appeared unto thee… Exodus 7:9 When Pharaoh shall speak unto you, saying, Shew a miracle for you: then thou shalt say unto Aaron, Take thy rod, and cast it before Pharaoh, and it shall become a serpent. for I have. Numbers 24:13 If Balak would give me his house full of silver and gold, I cannot go beyond the commandment of the LORD, to do either good or bad of mine own mind; but what the LORD saith, that will I speak? 1 Kings 18:36 And it came to pass at the time of the offering of the evening sacrifice, that Elijah the prophet came near, and said, LORD God of Abraham, Isaac, and of Israel, let it be known this day that thou art God in Israel, and that I am thy servant, and that I have done all these things at thy word. Jeremiah 23:16 Thus saith the LORD of hosts, Hearken not unto the words of the prophets that prophesy unto you: they make you vain: they speak a vision of their own heart, and not out of the mouth of the LORD. Jump to Previous Accord Deeds Heart Hereby Idea Mind WorksJump to Next Accord Deeds Heart Hereby Idea Mind WorksNumbers 16 1. The rebellion of Korah, Dathan, and Abiram23. Moses separates the people from the rebels' tents 31. The earth swallows up Korah, and a fire consumes others 36. The censers are reserved to holy use 41. 14,700 are slain by a plague, for murmuring against Moses and Aaron 46. Aaron by incense stays the plague Then Moses said, Moses, the leader of the Israelites, is speaking to the congregation. This moment occurs during a rebellion led by Korah, Dathan, and Abiram against Moses' leadership. Moses, as a prophet and leader, often communicated God's will to the people, and his words here are meant to affirm his divine appointment. “This is how you will know that the LORD has sent me to do all these things, for it was not my own doing: Persons / Places / Events 1. MosesThe central figure in this passage, Moses is the leader of the Israelites, chosen by God to lead His people out of Egypt and through the wilderness. In this context, Moses is defending his God-given authority against a rebellion. 2. Korah, Dathan, and Abiram These are the leaders of the rebellion against Moses and Aaron. They challenge Moses' leadership, questioning his authority and the special status of the priesthood. 3. The Israelites The community witnessing the confrontation between Moses and the rebels. Their faith and obedience are being tested in this event. 4. The Tabernacle The dwelling place of God among His people, representing His presence and authority. It is the backdrop for the unfolding events. 5. The Wilderness The setting for the Israelites' journey from Egypt to the Promised Land, symbolizing a place of testing and reliance on God. Teaching Points Divine AuthorityMoses' leadership was not self-appointed but divinely ordained. Recognize and respect the authority God places in our lives, whether spiritual or secular. Obedience and Rebellion The rebellion of Korah, Dathan, and Abiram serves as a warning against challenging God's established order. Obedience to God and His appointed leaders is crucial. God's Validation God confirms His chosen leaders and plans. Trust that God will vindicate His purposes in His timing. Humility in Leadership Moses exemplifies humility by relying on God to validate his leadership rather than asserting his own authority. Leaders should seek God's guidance and validation. Faith in God's Plan The Israelites' journey through the wilderness required faith in God's plan, even when it was not fully understood. Trust in God's sovereignty and timing.(28) To do all these works.--i.e., to bring the people out of the land of Egypt, to exchange the first-born for the Levites, to consecrate Aaron and his sons to the priesthood, and generally to declare the will of the Lord to the people.Verse 28. - Nor I have not done them of mine own mind. Literally, "that not of my heart", כִּיאּלֹא מִלִּבּי. Septuagint, ὅτι οὐκ ἀπ ἐμαυτου . Parallel Commentaries ... Hebrew Then Mosesמֹשֶׁה֒ (mō·šeh) Noun - proper - masculine singular Strong's 4872: Moses -- a great Israelite leader, prophet and lawgiver said, וַיֹּאמֶר֮ (way·yō·mer) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine singular Strong's 559: To utter, say “This is how בְּזֹאת֙ (bə·zōṯ) Preposition-b | Pronoun - feminine singular Strong's 2063: Hereby in it, likewise, the one other, same, she, so much, such deed, that, you will know תֵּֽדְע֔וּן (tê·ḏə·‘ūn) Verb - Qal - Imperfect - second person masculine plural | Paragogic nun Strong's 3045: To know that כִּֽי־ (kî-) Conjunction Strong's 3588: A relative conjunction the LORD יְהוָ֣ה (Yah·weh) Noun - proper - masculine singular Strong's 3068: LORD -- the proper name of the God of Israel has sent me שְׁלָחַ֔נִי (šə·lā·ḥa·nî) Verb - Qal - Perfect - third person masculine singular | first person common singular Strong's 7971: To send away, for, out to do לַעֲשׂ֕וֹת (la·‘ă·śō·wṯ) Preposition-l | Verb - Qal - Infinitive construct Strong's 6213: To do, make all כָּל־ (kāl-) Noun - masculine singular construct Strong's 3605: The whole, all, any, every these הָאֵ֑לֶּה (hā·’êl·leh) Article | Pronoun - common plural Strong's 428: These, those things, הַֽמַּעֲשִׂ֖ים (ham·ma·‘ă·śîm) Article | Noun - masculine plural Strong's 4639: An action, a transaction, activity, a product, property for כִּי־ (kî-) Conjunction Strong's 3588: A relative conjunction it was not לֹ֖א (lō) Adverb - Negative particle Strong's 3808: Not, no my own doing: מִלִּבִּֽי׃ (mil·lib·bî) Preposition-m | Noun - masculine singular construct | first person common singular Strong's 3820: The heart, the feelings, the will, the intellect, centre Links Numbers 16:28 NIVNumbers 16:28 NLT Numbers 16:28 ESV Numbers 16:28 NASB Numbers 16:28 KJV Numbers 16:28 BibleApps.com Numbers 16:28 Biblia Paralela Numbers 16:28 Chinese Bible Numbers 16:28 French Bible Numbers 16:28 Catholic Bible OT Law: Numbers 16:28 Moses said Hereby you shall know that (Nu Num.) |
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