Verse (Click for Chapter) New International Version These are the commands and regulations the LORD gave through Moses to the Israelites on the plains of Moab by the Jordan across from Jericho. New Living Translation These are the commands and regulations that the LORD gave to the people of Israel through Moses while they were camped on the plains of Moab beside the Jordan River, across from Jericho. English Standard Version These are the commandments and the rules that the LORD commanded through Moses to the people of Israel in the plains of Moab by the Jordan at Jericho. Berean Standard Bible These are the commandments and ordinances that the LORD gave the Israelites through Moses on the plains of Moab by the Jordan across from Jericho. King James Bible These are the commandments and the judgments, which the LORD commanded by the hand of Moses unto the children of Israel in the plains of Moab by Jordan near Jericho. New King James Version These are the commandments and the judgments which the LORD commanded the children of Israel by the hand of Moses in the plains of Moab by the Jordan, across from Jericho. New American Standard Bible These are the commandments and the ordinances which the LORD commanded to the sons of Israel through Moses in the plains of Moab, by the Jordan opposite Jericho. NASB 1995 These are the commandments and the ordinances which the LORD commanded to the sons of Israel through Moses in the plains of Moab by the Jordan opposite Jericho. NASB 1977 These are the commandments and the ordinances which the LORD commanded to the sons of Israel through Moses in the plains of Moab by the Jordan opposite Jericho. Legacy Standard Bible These are the commandments and the judgments which Yahweh commanded to the sons of Israel by the hand of Moses in the plains of Moab by the Jordan opposite Jericho. Amplified Bible These are the commandments and the ordinances (judgments) which the LORD commanded through Moses to the sons of Israel in the plains of Moab by the Jordan [across from] Jericho. Christian Standard Bible These are the commands and ordinances the LORD commanded the Israelites through Moses in the plains of Moab by the Jordan across from Jericho. Holman Christian Standard Bible These are the commands and ordinances the LORD commanded the Israelites through Moses in the plains of Moab by the Jordan across from Jericho. American Standard Version These are the commandments and the ordinances which Jehovah commanded by Moses unto the children of Israel in the plains of Moab by the Jordan at Jericho. Contemporary English Version These are the laws that the LORD gave to Moses and the Israelites while they were camped in the lowlands of Moab across the Jordan River from Jericho. English Revised Version These are the commandments and the judgments, which the LORD commanded by the hand of Moses unto the children of Israel in the plains of Moab by the Jordan at Jericho. GOD'S WORD® Translation These are the commands and rules the LORD gave the Israelites through Moses on the plains of Moab near the Jordan River across from Jericho. Good News Translation These are the rules and regulations that the LORD gave the Israelites through Moses in the plains of Moab across the Jordan River from Jericho. International Standard Version These were the commands and the ordinances that the LORD issued to the Israelis through Moses in the plains of Moab by the Jordan River in Jericho. Majority Standard Bible These are the commandments and ordinances that the LORD gave the Israelites through Moses on the plains of Moab by the Jordan across from Jericho. NET Bible These are the commandments and the decisions that the LORD commanded the Israelites through the authority of Moses, on the plains of Moab by the Jordan River opposite Jericho. New Heart English Bible These are the commandments and the ordinances which the LORD commanded by Moses to the children of Israel in the plains of Moab by the Jordan at Jericho. Webster's Bible Translation These are the commandments and the judgments, which the LORD commanded by the hand of Moses to the children of Israel in the plains of Moab by Jordan near Jericho. World English Bible These are the commandments and the ordinances which Yahweh commanded by Moses to the children of Israel in the plains of Moab by the Jordan at Jericho. Literal Translations Literal Standard VersionThese [are] the commands and the judgments which YHWH has commanded by the hand of Moses concerning the sons of Israel, in the plains of Moab by the Jordan, [near] Jericho. Young's Literal Translation These are the commands and the judgments which Jehovah hath commanded, by the hand of Moses, concerning the sons of Israel, in the plains of Moab, by Jordan, near Jericho. Smith's Literal Translation These the commands and the judgments which Jehovah commanded by the hand of Moses to the sons of Israel in the desert of Moab by Jordan of Jericho. Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims BibleThese are the commandments and judgments, which the Lord commanded by the hand of Moses to the children of Israel, in the plains of Moab upon the Jordan over against Jericho. Catholic Public Domain Version These are the commandments and judgments which the Lord ordered by the hand of Moses to the sons of Israel, in the plains of Moab, above the Jordan, opposite Jericho. New American Bible These are the commandments and decisions which the LORD commanded the Israelites through Moses, on the plains of Moab beside the Jordan opposite Jericho. New Revised Standard Version These are the commandments and the ordinances that the LORD commanded through Moses to the Israelites in the plains of Moab by the Jordan at Jericho. Translations from Aramaic Lamsa BibleThese are the commandments and the judgments which the LORD commanded by the hand of Moses concerning the children of Israel in the plains of Moab by the Jordan near Jericho. Peshitta Holy Bible Translated These are the commandments and the laws and judgments that LORD JEHOVAH commanded by the agency of Moshe for the children of Israel in the plain of Moab by the Jordan of Yerikho. OT Translations JPS Tanakh 1917These are the commandments and the ordinances, which the LORD commanded by the hand of Moses unto the children of Israel in the plains of Moab by the Jordan at Jericho. Brenton Septuagint Translation These are the commandments, and the ordinances, and the judgments, which the Lord commanded by the hand of Moses, at the west of Moab, at Jordan by Jericho. Additional Translations ... Audio Bible Context Zelophehad's Daughters Marry…12They married within the clans of the descendants of Manasseh son of Joseph, and their inheritance remained within the tribe of their father’s clan. 13These are the commandments and ordinances that the LORD gave the Israelites through Moses on the plains of Moab by the Jordan across from Jericho. Cross References Deuteronomy 4:45 These are the testimonies, statutes, and ordinances that Moses proclaimed to them after they had come out of Egypt, Deuteronomy 6:1 These are the commandments and statutes and ordinances that the LORD your God has instructed me to teach you to follow in the land that you are about to enter and possess, Deuteronomy 29:1 These are the words of the covenant that the LORD commanded Moses to make with the Israelites in the land of Moab, in addition to the covenant He had made with them at Horeb. Joshua 1:7-8 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. / This Book of the Law must not depart from your mouth; meditate on it day and night, so that you may be careful to do everything written in it. For then you will prosper and succeed in all you do. Joshua 23:6 Be very strong, then, so that you can keep and obey all that is written in the Book of the Law of Moses, not turning aside from it to the right or to the left. 1 Kings 2:3 And keep the charge of the LORD your God to walk in His ways and to keep His statutes, commandments, ordinances, and decrees, as written in the Law of Moses, so that you may prosper in all you do and wherever you turn, 2 Kings 17:13 Yet through all His prophets and seers, the LORD warned Israel and Judah, saying, “Turn from your wicked ways and keep My commandments and statutes, according to the entire Law that I commanded your fathers and delivered to you through My servants the prophets.” Nehemiah 9:13-14 You came down on Mount Sinai and spoke with them from heaven. You gave them just ordinances, true laws, and good statutes and commandments. / You revealed to them Your holy Sabbath and gave them commandments and statutes and laws through Your servant Moses. Psalm 19:7-8 The Law of the LORD is perfect, reviving the soul; the testimony of the LORD is trustworthy, making wise the simple. / The precepts of the LORD are right, bringing joy to the heart; the commandments of the LORD are radiant, giving light to the eyes. Psalm 119:1-2 Blessed are those whose way is blameless, who walk in the Law of the LORD. / Blessed are those who keep His testimonies and seek Him with all their heart. Isaiah 8:20 To the law and to the testimony! If they do not speak according to this word, they have no light of dawn. Matthew 5:17-18 Do not think that I have come to abolish the Law or the Prophets. I have not come to abolish them, but to fulfill them. / For I tell you truly, until heaven and earth pass away, not a single jot, not a stroke of a pen, will disappear from the Law until everything is accomplished. Matthew 22:40 All the Law and the Prophets hang on these two commandments.” Luke 16:17 But it is easier for heaven and earth to pass away than for a single stroke of a pen to drop out of the Law. John 1:17 For the law was given through Moses; grace and truth came through Jesus Christ. Treasury of Scripture These are the commandments and the judgments, which the LORD commanded by the hand of Moses to the children of Israel in the plains of Moab by Jordan near Jericho. the commandments Leviticus 7:37,38 This is the law of the burnt offering, of the meat offering, and of the sin offering, and of the trespass offering, and of the consecrations, and of the sacrifice of the peace offerings; … Leviticus 11:46 This is the law of the beasts, and of the fowl, and of every living creature that moveth in the waters, and of every creature that creepeth upon the earth: Leviticus 13:59 This is the law of the plague of leprosy in a garment of woollen or linen, either in the warp, or woof, or any thing of skins, to pronounce it clean, or to pronounce it unclean. in the plains of Moab Numbers 26:3 And Moses and Eleazar the priest spake with them in the plains of Moab by Jordan near Jericho, saying, Numbers 33:50 And the LORD spake unto Moses in the plains of Moab by Jordan near Jericho, saying, Numbers 35:1 And the LORD spake unto Moses in the plains of Moab by Jordan near Jericho, saying, Jump to Previous Children Commanded Commands Hand Israel Israelites Jericho Jordan Judgments Laws Moab Moses Opposite Orders Ordinances Plains RegulationsJump to Next Children Commanded Commands Hand Israel Israelites Jericho Jordan Judgments Laws Moab Moses Opposite Orders Ordinances Plains RegulationsNumbers 36 1. The inheritance of daughters is remedied by marrying in their own tribes7. Lest the inheritance should be removed from the tribe 10. The daughters of Zelophehad marry their father's brothers' sons These are the commandments and ordinances This phrase refers to the specific laws and regulations given by God to the Israelites. These commandments and ordinances are part of the Mosaic Law, which includes moral, ceremonial, and civil laws. They were intended to guide the Israelites in their covenant relationship with God and to set them apart as His chosen people. The commandments reflect God's holiness and justice, and they foreshadow the coming of Christ, who would fulfill the Law (Matthew 5:17). that the LORD gave the Israelites through Moses on the plains of Moab by the Jordan across from Jericho Persons / Places / Events 1. The IsraelitesThe chosen people of God, descendants of Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob, who are receiving the commandments and ordinances. 2. Moses The prophet and leader of the Israelites, through whom God delivered the law and guidance to His people. 3. The LORD (Yahweh) The covenant-keeping God of Israel, who provides the commandments and ordinances. 4. Plains of Moab The location where the Israelites are encamped, east of the Jordan River, as they prepare to enter the Promised Land. 5. Jordan River and Jericho Geographical markers indicating the proximity to the Promised Land, with Jericho being the first city they will encounter upon crossing the Jordan. Teaching Points The Importance of ObedienceThe commandments and ordinances given by God are not mere suggestions but are essential for living a life that honors Him. Obedience to God's Word is a demonstration of our love and commitment to Him. God's Faithfulness in Leadership God provided Moses as a leader to guide the Israelites. In our lives, God places leaders and mentors to help us grow in faith. We should respect and learn from those whom God has appointed over us. Preparation for Promised Blessings Just as the Israelites were on the brink of entering the Promised Land, we too must prepare our hearts and lives to receive the blessings God has in store for us. This preparation involves aligning our lives with His commandments. The Role of Community in Faith The commandments were given to the entire community of Israel, highlighting the importance of communal faith and accountability. We are called to live out our faith in community, supporting and encouraging one another. The Continuity of God's Plan The location and timing of these commandments underscore the continuity of God's plan from the Exodus to the conquest of Canaan. God's plans for us are continuous and purposeful, even when we cannot see the full picture.Verse 13. - The commandments, הַמִּצות. This is one of the words which recur so continually in Deuteronomy and in Psalm 119. It is found four times in chapter 15, and in a few other passages of the earlier books, including Leviticus 27:34. The judgments. הַמִּשְׁפָטִים. A similar formula is found at the conclusion of Leviticus (Leviticus 26:46), where, however, "the commandments" represents a different word (הַחֻקִּים), and a third term, "the laws" (הַתּורֹת), is added. It is difficult to say confidently what is included under the "these" of this verse. Comparing it with Numbers 33:50, it would seem that it only referred to the final regulations and enactments of the last four chapters; but as we have no reason to believe that the later sections of the Book are arranged in any methodical order, we cannot limit its scope to those, or deny that it may include the laws of chapters 28-30. For a similar reason we cannot say that the use of this concluding formula excludes the possibility of further large additions having been subsequently made to the Divine legislation in the same place and by the same person, as recorded in the Book of Deuteronomy. All we can say is, that the Book of Numbers knows nothing about any such additions, and concludes in such sort as to make it a matter of surprise that such additions are afterwards met with. The continuity, which so clearly binds together the main bulk of the four books of Moses, ends with this verse. This fact does not of course decide any question which arises concerning the fifth book; it merely leaves all such questions to be determined on their own merits.
Hebrew Theseאֵ֣לֶּה (’êl·leh) Pronoun - common plural Strong's 428: These, those are the commandments הַמִּצְוֺ֞ת (ham·miṣ·wōṯ) Article | Noun - feminine plural Strong's 4687: Commandment and ordinances וְהַמִּשְׁפָּטִ֗ים (wə·ham·miš·pā·ṭîm) Conjunctive waw, Article | Noun - masculine plural Strong's 4941: A verdict, a sentence, formal decree, divine law, penalty, justice, privilege, style that אֲשֶׁ֨ר (’ă·šer) Pronoun - relative Strong's 834: Who, which, what, that, when, where, how, because, in order that the LORD יְהוָ֛ה (Yah·weh) Noun - proper - masculine singular Strong's 3068: LORD -- the proper name of the God of Israel gave צִוָּ֧ה (ṣiw·wāh) Verb - Piel - Perfect - third person masculine singular Strong's 6680: To lay charge (upon), give charge (to), command, order to the Israelites בְּנֵ֣י (bə·nê) Noun - masculine plural construct Strong's 1121: A son through בְּיַד־ (bə·yaḏ-) Preposition-b | Noun - feminine singular construct Strong's 3027: A hand Moses מֹשֶׁ֖ה (mō·šeh) Noun - proper - masculine singular Strong's 4872: Moses -- a great Israelite leader, prophet and lawgiver on the plains בְּעַֽרְבֹ֣ת (bə·‘ar·ḇōṯ) Preposition-b | Noun - feminine plural construct Strong's 6160: Arabah -- a steppe or desert plain, also a desert valley running south from the Sea of Galilee of Moab מוֹאָ֔ב (mō·w·’āḇ) Noun - proper - feminine singular Strong's 4124: Moab -- a son of Lot,also his descendants and the territory where they settled by עַ֖ל (‘al) Preposition Strong's 5921: Above, over, upon, against the Jordan יַרְדֵּ֥ן (yar·dên) Noun - proper - feminine singular Strong's 3383: Jordan -- the principal river of Palestine across from Jericho. יְרֵחֽוֹ׃ (yə·rê·ḥōw) Noun - proper - feminine singular Strong's 3405: Jericho -- a city in the Jordan Valley captured by Joshua Links Numbers 36:13 NIVNumbers 36:13 NLT Numbers 36:13 ESV Numbers 36:13 NASB Numbers 36:13 KJV Numbers 36:13 BibleApps.com Numbers 36:13 Biblia Paralela Numbers 36:13 Chinese Bible Numbers 36:13 French Bible Numbers 36:13 Catholic Bible OT Law: Numbers 36:13 These are the commandments and the ordinances (Nu Num.) |