Verse (Click for Chapter) New International Version The LORD said to Moses, New Living Translation Then the LORD said to Moses, English Standard Version And the LORD spoke to Moses, saying, Berean Standard Bible And the LORD said to Moses, King James Bible And the LORD spake unto Moses, saying, New King James Version Then the LORD spoke to Moses, saying: New American Standard Bible Then the LORD spoke to Moses, saying, NASB 1995 Then the LORD spoke to Moses, saying, NASB 1977 Then the LORD spoke to Moses, saying, Legacy Standard Bible Then Yahweh spoke to Moses, saying, Amplified Bible Then the LORD spoke to Moses, saying, Christian Standard Bible The LORD told Moses, Holman Christian Standard Bible The LORD told 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 ordered Moses, Majority Standard Bible And the LORD said to Moses, NET Bible Then the LORD spoke to Moses: New Heart English Bible And the LORD spoke to Moses, saying, "Speak to the children of Israel, saying, Webster's Bible Translation And the LORD spoke to Moses, saying, 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 BibleAnd the Lord spoke to Moses, saying: Catholic Public Domain Version And the Lord spoke to Moses, saying: New American Bible The LORD then 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, Speak to the children of Israel, saying, Additional Translations ... Audio Bible Context The Zeal of Phinehas…15And the name of the slain Midianite woman was Cozbi, the daughter of Zur, a tribal chief of a Midianite family. 16And the LORD said to Moses, 17“Attack the Midianites and strike them dead.… Cross References Psalm 106:28-31 They yoked themselves to Baal of Peor and ate sacrifices offered to lifeless gods. / So they provoked the LORD to anger with their deeds, and a plague broke out among them. / But Phinehas stood and intervened, and the plague was restrained. ... 1 Corinthians 10:8 We should not commit sexual immorality, as some of them did, and in one day twenty-three thousand of them died. Revelation 2:14 But I have a few things against you, because some of you hold to the teaching of Balaam, who taught Balak to place a stumbling block before the Israelites so they would eat food sacrificed to idols and commit sexual immorality. Deuteronomy 4:3-4 Your eyes have seen what the LORD did at Baal-peor, for the LORD your God destroyed from among you all who followed Baal of Peor. / But you who held fast to the LORD your God are alive to this day, every one of you. Joshua 22:17 Was not the sin of Peor enough for us, from which we have not cleansed ourselves to this day? It even brought a plague upon the congregation of the LORD. Hosea 9:10 I found Israel like grapes in the wilderness. I saw your fathers as the firstfruits of the fig tree in its first season. But they went to Baal-peor, and consecrated themselves to Shame; so they became as detestable as the thing they loved. 2 Peter 2:15 They have left the straight way and wandered off to follow the way of Balaam son of Beor, who loved the wages of wickedness. Micah 6:5 My people, remember what Balak king of Moab counseled and what Balaam son of Beor answered. Remember your journey from Shittim to Gilgal, so that you may acknowledge the righteousness of the LORD.’” 1 Kings 18:21 Then Elijah approached all the people and said, “How long will you waver between two opinions? If the LORD is God, follow Him. But if Baal is God, follow him.” But the people did not answer a word. 2 Kings 10:20-28 And Jehu commanded, “Proclaim a solemn assembly for Baal.” So they announced it. / Then Jehu sent word throughout Israel, and all the servants of Baal came; there was not a man who failed to show. They entered the temple of Baal, and it was filled from end to end. / And Jehu said to the keeper of the wardrobe, “Bring out garments for all the servants of Baal.” So he brought out garments for them. ... Judges 2:11-15 And the Israelites did evil in the sight of the LORD and served the Baals. / Thus they forsook the LORD, the God of their fathers, who had brought them out of the land of Egypt, and they followed after various gods of the peoples around them. They bowed down to them and provoked the LORD to anger, / for they forsook Him and served Baal and the Ashtoreths. ... 1 Corinthians 5:1-5 It is actually reported that there is sexual immorality among you, and of a kind that is intolerable even among pagans: A man has his father’s wife. / And you are proud! Shouldn’t you rather have been stricken with grief and have removed from your fellowship the man who did this? / Although I am absent from you in body, I am present with you in spirit, and I have already pronounced judgment on the one who did this, just as if I were present. ... 2 Corinthians 6:14-18 Do not be unequally yoked with unbelievers. For what partnership can righteousness have with wickedness? Or what fellowship does light have with darkness? / What harmony is there between Christ and Belial? Or what does a believer have in common with an unbeliever? / What agreement can exist between the temple of God and idols? For we are the temple of the living God. As God has said: “I will dwell with them and walk among them, and I will be their God, and they will be My people.” ... Ephesians 5:5-7 For of this you can be sure: No immoral, impure, or greedy person (that is, an idolater) has any inheritance in the kingdom of Christ and of God. / Let no one deceive you with empty words, for because of such things the wrath of God is coming on the sons of disobedience. / Therefore do not be partakers with them. Colossians 3:5-6 Put to death, therefore, the components of your earthly nature: sexual immorality, impurity, lust, evil desires, and greed, which is idolatry. / Because of these, the wrath of God is coming on the sons of disobedience. Treasury of Scripture And the LORD spoke to Moses, saying, Numbers 31:2 Avenge the children of Israel of the Midianites: afterward shalt thou be gathered unto thy people. Revelation 18:6 Reward her even as she rewarded you, and double unto her double according to her works: in the cup which she hath filled fill to her double. Jump to Previous Moses SpeakethJump to Next Moses SpeakethNumbers 25 1. Israel at Shittim commit unfaithfulness and idolatry6. Phinehas kills Zimri and Cozbi 10. God therefore gives him an everlasting priesthood 16. The Midianites are to be troubled 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 covenantal relationship between God and Israel. This communication underscores the theocratic nature of Israel's leadership, where divine guidance is paramount. Moses, as the mediator of God's will, is a type of Christ, who is the ultimate mediator between God and humanity (1 Timothy 2:5). This divine instruction often precedes significant actions or judgments, reflecting God's sovereignty and justice. The context here follows the incident at Peor, where Israel fell into idolatry and immorality, prompting divine intervention to restore holiness among the people. Persons / Places / Events 1. The LORD (Yahweh)The covenant God of Israel, who speaks directly to Moses, guiding the Israelites through their journey and providing divine instructions. 2. Moses The leader of the Israelites, chosen by God to deliver His people from Egypt and guide them through the wilderness. He serves as the mediator between God and the people. 3. The Israelites The chosen people of God, who are in the wilderness journeying towards the Promised Land. They are often depicted as struggling with obedience and faithfulness to God. 4. The Moabite Incident This event involves the Israelites being led into sin through idolatry and immorality with the Moabite women, which provokes God's anger and leads to a plague among the people. 5. The Plague A divine punishment that comes upon the Israelites as a result of their sin, highlighting the seriousness of disobedience to God's commands. Teaching Points The Seriousness of SinSin, especially idolatry and immorality, is taken very seriously by God. It disrupts our relationship with Him and can lead to severe consequences. The Role of Leadership Moses' role as a leader is crucial. God communicates His will through leaders, and they are responsible for guiding the people in obedience to God's commands. The Need for Repentance When sin is recognized, immediate repentance is necessary. The Israelites' experience serves as a reminder of the importance of turning back to God. God's Faithfulness and Justice Despite the Israelites' repeated failures, God remains faithful to His covenant. His justice is evident in His response to sin, but His mercy is also available to those who repent. Vigilance Against Temptation The incident with the Moabites serves as a warning to remain vigilant against the temptations that can lead us away from God. Parallel Commentaries ... Hebrew And the LORDיְהוָ֖ה (Yah·weh) Noun - proper - masculine singular Strong's 3068: LORD -- the proper name of the God of Israel said וַיְדַבֵּ֥ר (way·ḏab·bêr) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Piel - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine singular Strong's 1696: To arrange, to speak, to subdue to Moses, מֹשֶׁ֥ה (mō·šeh) Noun - proper - masculine singular Strong's 4872: Moses -- a great Israelite leader, prophet and lawgiver Links Numbers 25:16 NIVNumbers 25:16 NLT Numbers 25:16 ESV Numbers 25:16 NASB Numbers 25:16 KJV Numbers 25:16 BibleApps.com Numbers 25:16 Biblia Paralela Numbers 25:16 Chinese Bible Numbers 25:16 French Bible Numbers 25:16 Catholic Bible OT Law: Numbers 25:16 Yahweh spoke to Moses saying (Nu Num.) |