Verse (Click for Chapter) New International Version Give him some of your authority so the whole Israelite community will obey him. New Living Translation Transfer some of your authority to him so the whole community of Israel will obey him. English Standard Version You shall invest him with some of your authority, that all the congregation of the people of Israel may obey. Berean Standard Bible Confer on him some of your authority, so that the whole congregation of Israel will obey him. King James Bible And thou shalt put some of thine honour upon him, that all the congregation of the children of Israel may be obedient. New King James Version And you shall give some of your authority to him, that all the congregation of the children of Israel may be obedient. New American Standard Bible And you shall put some of your authority on him, so that all the congregation of the sons of Israel will obey him. NASB 1995 “You shall put some of your authority on him, in order that all the congregation of the sons of Israel may obey him. NASB 1977 “And you shall put some of your authority on him, in order that all the congregation of the sons of Israel may obey him. Legacy Standard Bible And you shall put some of your splendor on him, in order that all the congregation of the sons of Israel may obey him. Amplified Bible You shall put some of your authority and honor on him, so that all the congregation of the Israelites will obey him. Christian Standard Bible Confer some of your authority on him so that the entire Israelite community will obey him. Holman Christian Standard Bible Confer some of your authority on him so that the entire Israelite community will obey him. American Standard Version And thou shalt put of thine honor upon him, that all the congregation of the children of Israel may obey. Contemporary English Version and tell them they must now obey him, just as they obey you. English Revised Version And thou shalt put of thine honour upon him, that all the congregation of the children of Israel may obey. GOD'S WORD® Translation Give him some of your authority so that the whole community of Israel will obey him. Good News Translation Give him some of your own authority, so that the whole community of Israel will obey him. International Standard Version turning over your authority to him so that the entire community of Israel knows to obey him. Majority Standard Bible Confer on him some of your authority, so that the whole congregation of Israel will obey him. NET Bible Then you must delegate some of your authority to him, so that the whole community of the Israelites will be obedient. New Heart English Bible You shall put of your honor on him, that all the congregation of the children of Israel may obey. Webster's Bible Translation And thou shalt put some of thy honor upon him, that all the congregation of the children of Israel may be obedient. World English Bible You shall give authority to him, that all the congregation of the children of Israel may obey. Literal Translations Literal Standard Versionand have put of your splendor on him, so that all the congregation of the sons of Israel listens. Young's Literal Translation and hast put of thine honour upon him, so that all the company of the sons of Israel do hearken. Smith's Literal Translation And give from thy majesty upon him, so that all the assembly of the sons of Israel shall hear him. Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims BibleAnd thou shalt give him precepts in the sight of all, and part of thy glory, that all the congregation of the children of Israel may hear him. Catholic Public Domain Version And you shall give him the precepts in the sight of all, and a portion of your glory, so that the entire congregation of the sons of Israel may listen to him. New American Bible Invest him with some of your own power, that the whole Israelite community may obey him. New Revised Standard Version You shall give him some of your authority, so that all the congregation of the Israelites may obey. Translations from Aramaic Lamsa BibleAnd you shall put some of your honor upon him that all the congregation of the children of Israel may obey him. Peshitta Holy Bible Translated And put some of your glory upon him that all of the assembly of the children of Israel shall obey him. OT Translations JPS Tanakh 1917And thou shalt put of thy honour upon him, that all the congregation of the children of Israel may hearken. Brenton Septuagint Translation And thou shalt put of thy glory upon him, that the children of Israel may hearken to him. Additional Translations ... Audio Bible Context Joshua to Succeed Moses…19Have him stand before Eleazar the priest and the whole congregation, and commission him in their sight. 20Confer on him some of your authority, so that the whole congregation of Israel will obey him. 21He shall stand before Eleazar the priest, who will seek counsel for him before the LORD by the judgment of the Urim. At his command, he and all the Israelites with him—the entire congregation—will go out and come in.”… Cross References Deuteronomy 34:9 Now Joshua son of Nun was filled with the spirit of wisdom because Moses had laid his hands on him. So the Israelites obeyed him and did as the LORD had commanded Moses. Exodus 18:25-26 So Moses chose capable men from all Israel and made them heads over the people as leaders of thousands, of hundreds, of fifties, and of tens. / And they judged the people at all times; they would bring the difficult cases to Moses, but any minor issue they would judge themselves. 1 Samuel 10:1 Then Samuel took a flask of oil, poured it on Saul’s head, kissed him, and said, “Has not the LORD anointed you ruler over His inheritance? 1 Kings 19:16 You are also to anoint Jehu son of Nimshi as king over Israel and Elisha son of Shaphat from Abel-meholah to succeed you as prophet. 2 Kings 2:9-15 After they had crossed over, Elijah said to Elisha, “Tell me, what can I do for you before I am taken away from you?” “Please, let me inherit a double portion of your spirit,” Elisha replied. / “You have requested a difficult thing,” said Elijah. “Nevertheless, if you see me as I am taken from you, it will be yours. But if not, then it will not be so.” / As they were walking along and talking together, suddenly a chariot of fire with horses of fire appeared and separated the two of them, and Elijah went up into heaven in a whirlwind. ... 1 Chronicles 29:23-25 So Solomon sat on the throne of the LORD as king in place of his father David. He prospered, and all Israel obeyed him. / All the officials and mighty men, as well as all of King David’s sons, pledged their allegiance to King Solomon. / The LORD highly exalted Solomon in the sight of all Israel and bestowed on him royal majesty such as had not been bestowed on any king in Israel before him. Joshua 1:5-9 No one shall stand against you all the days of your life. As I was with Moses, so will I be with you; I will never leave you nor forsake you. / Be strong and courageous, for you shall give these people the inheritance of the land that I swore to their fathers I would give them. / Above all, be strong and very courageous. Be careful to observe all the law that My servant Moses commanded you. Do not turn from it to the right or to the left, so that you may prosper wherever you go. ... 1 Samuel 16:13 So Samuel took the horn of oil and anointed him in the presence of his brothers, and the Spirit of the LORD rushed upon David from that day forward. Then Samuel set out and went to Ramah. 2 Chronicles 1:1 Now Solomon son of David established himself securely over his kingdom, and the LORD his God was with him and highly exalted him. Isaiah 11:2 The Spirit of the LORD will rest on Him—the Spirit of wisdom and understanding, the Spirit of counsel and strength, the Spirit of knowledge and fear of the LORD. Matthew 28:18-20 Then Jesus came to them and said, “All authority in heaven and on earth has been given to Me. / Therefore go and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit, / and teaching them to obey all that I have commanded you. And surely I am with you always, even to the end of the age.” Acts 6:6 They presented these seven to the apostles, who prayed and laid their hands on them. Acts 13:2-3 While they were worshiping the Lord and fasting, the Holy Spirit said, “Set apart for Me Barnabas and Saul for the work to which I have called them.” / And after they had fasted and prayed, they laid their hands on them and sent them off. Acts 8:17 Then Peter and John laid their hands on them, and they received the Holy Spirit. 1 Timothy 4:14 Do not neglect the gift that is in you, which was given you through the prophecy spoken over you at the laying on of the hands of the elders. Treasury of Scripture And you shall put some of your honor on him, that all the congregation of the children of Israel may be obedient. he shall Joshua 9:14 And the men took of their victuals, and asked not counsel at the mouth of the LORD. Judges 1:1 Now after the death of Joshua it came to pass, that the children of Israel asked the LORD, saying, Who shall go up for us against the Canaanites first, to fight against them? Judges 20:18,23,26-28 And the children of Israel arose, and went up to the house of God, and asked counsel of God, and said, Which of us shall go up first to the battle against the children of Benjamin? And the LORD said, Judah shall go up first… Urim Exodus 28:30 And thou shalt put in the breastplate of judgment the Urim and the Thummim; and they shall be upon Aaron's heart, when he goeth in before the LORD: and Aaron shall bear the judgment of the children of Israel upon his heart before the LORD continually. Leviticus 8:8 And he put the breastplate upon him: also he put in the breastplate the Urim and the Thummim. Deuteronomy 33:8 And of Levi he said, Let thy Thummim and thy Urim be with thy holy one, whom thou didst prove at Massah, and with whom thou didst strive at the waters of Meribah; at his word Numbers 27:17 Which may go out before them, and which may go in before them, and which may lead them out, and which may bring them in; that the congregation of the LORD be not as sheep which have no shepherd. Joshua 9:14 And the men took of their victuals, and asked not counsel at the mouth of the LORD. 1 Samuel 22:10-15 And he inquired of the LORD for him, and gave him victuals, and gave him the sword of Goliath the Philistine… Jump to Previous Assembly Authority Children Community Company Congregation Hearken Honor Honour Invest Israel Israelite Obedient Obey Order WholeJump to Next Assembly Authority Children Community Company Congregation Hearken Honor Honour Invest Israel Israelite Obedient Obey Order WholeNumbers 27 1. The daughters of Zelophehad ask for an inheritance6. The law of inheritances 12. Moses, being told of his death, asks for a successor 18. Joshua is appointed to succeed him Confer on him some of your authority This phrase refers to the transfer of leadership from Moses to Joshua. Moses, who led the Israelites out of Egypt and through the wilderness, is instructed by God to pass on some of his authority to Joshua. This act signifies a divinely ordained succession plan, ensuring continuity in leadership. The Hebrew word for "authority" here can also mean "honor" or "majesty," indicating that Joshua is to be respected and followed as Moses was. This transfer is not just a political move but a spiritual one, as it involves God's blessing and guidance. The laying on of hands, which Moses performs later, is a symbolic act of this transfer, seen in other biblical contexts such as the ordination of priests (Leviticus 8:10) and the commissioning of leaders (Acts 6:6). so that the whole congregation of Israel will obey him Persons / Places / Events 1. MosesThe leader of the Israelites, chosen by God to lead His people out of Egypt and through the wilderness. In this passage, Moses is instructed by God to confer authority on Joshua. 2. Joshua A faithful servant and assistant to Moses, chosen by God to succeed Moses as the leader of Israel. He is to receive some of Moses' authority to ensure a smooth transition of leadership. 3. The Israelites The chosen people of God, who are being led from Egypt to the Promised Land. They are the congregation that will be led by Joshua after Moses. 4. The Tent of Meeting The sacred place where God communicated with Moses. It is the setting for the commissioning of Joshua. 5. Eleazar the Priest The high priest who plays a role in the commissioning of Joshua, representing the spiritual leadership of Israel. Teaching Points The Importance of Godly Leadership TransitionGodly leadership requires careful planning and divine guidance. Moses' obedience in transferring authority to Joshua ensures continuity and stability for the Israelites. The Role of Authority in God's Plan Authority is given by God for the purpose of order and obedience among His people. It is not to be taken lightly but used to guide others in righteousness. The Significance of Obedience The Israelites' obedience to Joshua is crucial for their success. Similarly, believers are called to obey those whom God has placed in authority over them. The Power of Laying on of Hands This act symbolizes the transfer of authority and blessing. It is a practice that continues in the church today, signifying the empowerment and commissioning of leaders. Faithfulness in Service Joshua's faithfulness as Moses' assistant prepared him for leadership. Faithful service in small things often leads to greater responsibilities in God's kingdom.Verse 20. - Put some of thine honour upon him, or, "some of thy dignity" (מֵהודְך). Septuagint, δώσεις τῆς δόξης σου ἐπ αὐτόν. Parallel Commentaries ... Hebrew Conferוְנָתַתָּ֥ה (wə·nā·ṯat·tāh) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Conjunctive perfect - second person masculine singular Strong's 5414: To give, put, set on him עָלָ֑יו (‘ā·lāw) Preposition | third person masculine singular Strong's 5921: Above, over, upon, against [some of] your authority, מֵהֽוֹדְךָ֖ (mê·hō·wḏ·ḵā) Preposition-m | Noun - masculine singular construct | second person masculine singular Strong's 1935: Splendor, majesty, vigor so that לְמַ֣עַן (lə·ma·‘an) Conjunction Strong's 4616: Purpose -- intent the whole כָּל־ (kāl-) Noun - masculine singular construct Strong's 3605: The whole, all, any, every congregation עֲדַ֖ת (‘ă·ḏaṯ) Noun - feminine singular construct Strong's 5712: A stated assemblage of Israel יִשְׂרָאֵֽל׃ (yiś·rā·’êl) Noun - proper - masculine singular Strong's 3478: Israel -- 'God strives', another name of Jacob and his desc will obey him. יִשְׁמְע֔וּ (yiš·mə·‘ū) Verb - Qal - Imperfect - third person masculine plural Strong's 8085: To hear intelligently Links Numbers 27:20 NIVNumbers 27:20 NLT Numbers 27:20 ESV Numbers 27:20 NASB Numbers 27:20 KJV Numbers 27:20 BibleApps.com Numbers 27:20 Biblia Paralela Numbers 27:20 Chinese Bible Numbers 27:20 French Bible Numbers 27:20 Catholic Bible OT Law: Numbers 27:20 You shall put of your honor (Nu Num.) |
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