Verse (Click for Chapter) New International Version Moses answered them, “Wait until I find out what the LORD commands concerning you.” New Living Translation Moses answered, “Wait here until I have received instructions for you from the LORD.” English Standard Version And Moses said to them, “Wait, that I may hear what the LORD will command concerning you.” Berean Standard Bible “Wait here until I find out what the LORD commands concerning you,” Moses replied. King James Bible And Moses said unto them, Stand still, and I will hear what the LORD will command concerning you. New King James Version And Moses said to them, “Stand still, that I may hear what the LORD will command concerning you.” New American Standard Bible Moses then said to them, “Wait, and I will listen to what the LORD will command concerning you.” NASB 1995 Moses therefore said to them, “Wait, and I will listen to what the LORD will command concerning you.” NASB 1977 Moses therefore said to them, “Wait, and I will listen to what the LORD will command concerning you.” Legacy Standard Bible Moses therefore said to them, “Wait, and I will listen to what Yahweh will command concerning you.” Amplified Bible Therefore, Moses said to them, “Wait, and I will listen to what the LORD will command concerning you.” Christian Standard Bible Moses replied to them, “Wait here until I hear what the LORD commands for you.” Holman Christian Standard Bible Moses replied to them, “Wait here until I hear what the LORD commands for you.” American Standard Version And Moses said unto them, Stay ye, that I may hear what Jehovah will command concerning you. Contemporary English Version Moses said, "Wait here while I go into the sacred tent and find out what the LORD says about this." English Revised Version And Moses said unto them, Stay ye; that I may hear what the LORD will command concerning you. GOD'S WORD® Translation Moses answered them, "Wait here until I find out what the LORD commands you to do." Good News Translation Moses answered, "Wait until I receive instructions from the LORD." International Standard Version "Wait while I hear what the LORD has to say about you," Moses replied. Majority Standard Bible ?Wait here until I find out what the LORD commands concerning you,? Moses replied. NET Bible So Moses said to them, "Remain here and I will hear what the LORD will command concerning you." New Heart English Bible Moses answered them, "Wait, that I may hear what the LORD will command concerning you." Webster's Bible Translation And Moses said to them, Stand still, and I will hear what the LORD will command concerning you. World English Bible Moses answered them, “Wait, that I may hear what Yahweh will command concerning you.” Literal Translations Literal Standard VersionAnd Moses says to them, “Stand, and I hear what YHWH has commanded concerning you.” Young's Literal Translation And Moses saith unto them, 'Stand ye, and I hear what Jehovah hath commanded concerning you.' Smith's Literal Translation And Moses will say to them, Stand ye, and I will hear what Jehovah will command for you. Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims BibleAnd Moses answered them: Stay that I may consult the Lord what he will ordain concerning you. Catholic Public Domain Version And Moses responded to them: “Remain, so that I may consult the Lord, as to what he will rule about you.” New American Bible Moses answered them, “Wait so that I can learn what the LORD will command in your regard.” New Revised Standard Version Moses spoke to them, “Wait, so that I may hear what the LORD will command concerning you.” Translations from Aramaic Lamsa BibleAnd Moses said to them, Stay where you are, and I will hear what the LORD will command concerning you. Peshitta Holy Bible Translated And Moshe said to them, “Stand on your place and I shall make heard what LORD JEHOVAH commands concerning you.” OT Translations JPS Tanakh 1917And Moses said unto them: 'Stay ye, that I may hear what the LORD will command concerning you.' Brenton Septuagint Translation And Moses said to them, stand there, and I will hear what charge the Lord will give concerning you. Additional Translations ... Audio Bible Context The Second Passover…7and said to Moses, “We are unclean because of a dead body, but why should we be excluded from presenting the LORD’s offering with the other Israelites at the appointed time?” 8“Wait here until I find out what the LORD commands concerning you,” Moses replied. 9Then the LORD said to Moses,… Cross References Exodus 18:15-16 “Because the people come to me to inquire of God,” Moses replied. / “Whenever they have a dispute, it is brought to me to judge between one man and another, and I make known to them the statutes and laws of God.” Exodus 24:14 And he said to the elders, “Wait here for us until we return to you. Aaron and Hur are here with you. Whoever has a dispute can go to them.” Leviticus 24:12 They placed him in custody until the will of the LORD should be made clear to them. Deuteronomy 17:8-10 If a case is too difficult for you to judge, whether the controversy within your gates is regarding bloodshed, lawsuits, or assaults, you must go up to the place the LORD your God will choose. / You are to go to the Levitical priests and to the judge who presides at that time. Inquire of them, and they will give you a verdict in the case. / You must abide by the verdict they give you at the place the LORD will choose. Be careful to do everything they instruct you, 1 Samuel 9:9 (Formerly in Israel, a man on his way to inquire of God would say, “Come, let us go to the seer.” For the prophet of today was formerly called the seer.) 2 Kings 6:6 “Where did it fall?” asked the man of God. And when he showed him the place, the man of God cut a stick, threw it there, and made the iron float. 2 Chronicles 20:3-4 Jehoshaphat was alarmed and set his face to seek the LORD. And he proclaimed a fast throughout Judah. / So the people of Judah gathered to seek the LORD, and indeed, they came from all the cities of Judah to seek Him. Psalm 25:14 The LORD confides in those who fear Him, and reveals His covenant to them. Isaiah 30:21 And whether you turn to the right or to the left, your ears will hear this command behind you: “This is the way. Walk in it.” Jeremiah 42:3 Pray that the LORD your God will tell us the way we should walk and the thing we should do.” Ezekiel 20:3 “Son of man, speak to the elders of Israel and tell them that this is what the Lord GOD says: Have you come to inquire of Me? As surely as I live, I will not be consulted by you, declares the Lord GOD. Matthew 18:18-20 Truly I tell you, whatever you bind on earth will be bound in heaven, and whatever you loose on earth will be loosed in heaven. / Again, I tell you truly that if two of you on the earth agree about anything you ask for, it will be done for you by My Father in heaven. / For where two or three gather together in My name, there am I with them.” Matthew 22:29 Jesus answered, “You are mistaken because you do not know the Scriptures or the power of God. Mark 12:24 Jesus said to them, “Aren’t you mistaken, because you do not know the Scriptures or the power of God? Luke 12:11-12 When you are brought before synagogues, rulers, and authorities, do not worry about how to defend yourselves or what to say. / For at that time the Holy Spirit will teach you what you should say.” Treasury of Scripture And Moses said to them, Stand still, and I will hear what the LORD will command concerning you. stand Exodus 14:13 And Moses said unto the people, Fear ye not, stand still, and see the salvation of the LORD, which he will shew to you to day: for the Egyptians whom ye have seen to day, ye shall see them again no more for ever. 2 Chronicles 20:17 Ye shall not need to fight in this battle: set yourselves, stand ye still, and see the salvation of the LORD with you, O Judah and Jerusalem: fear not, nor be dismayed; to morrow go out against them: for the LORD will be with you. I will Numbers 27:5 And Moses brought their cause before the LORD. Psalm 25:14 The secret of the LORD is with them that fear him; and he will shew them his covenant. Psalm 85:8 I will hear what God the LORD will speak: for he will speak peace unto his people, and to his saints: but let them not turn again to folly. Jump to Previous Command Commanded Commands Directions Find Gives Hear Stand WaitJump to Next Command Commanded Commands Directions Find Gives Hear Stand WaitNumbers 9 1. The Passover is again commanded6. A second Passover for the unclean or absent 15. The cloud directs the removals and encampments of the Israelites Wait here until I find out This phrase indicates a pause for divine guidance, emphasizing the importance of seeking God's will before making decisions. In the context of the Israelites' journey, it reflects the need for patience and reliance on God's timing. This mirrors other instances in Scripture where leaders sought God's direction, such as David inquiring of the Lord before battles (1 Samuel 23:2). what the LORD commands concerning you, Moses replied. Persons / Places / Events 1. MosesThe central figure in this passage, Moses is the leader of the Israelites and the mediator between God and His people. He is responsible for seeking God's guidance on matters of law and practice. 2. The Israelites The people of Israel, who are in the wilderness after their exodus from Egypt. They are learning to live under God's law and guidance. 3. The Tabernacle While not directly mentioned in this verse, the Tabernacle is the place where God's presence dwells among the Israelites, and it is where Moses often goes to receive God's commands. 4. The Passover The context of this verse is a question about the observance of the Passover, a significant event commemorating God's deliverance of Israel from Egypt. 5. The Wilderness The setting for this event, representing a time of testing, learning, and reliance on God for the Israelites. Teaching Points Seeking Divine GuidanceMoses exemplifies the importance of seeking God's direction in decision-making. In our lives, we should prioritize prayer and waiting on God for guidance in all matters. The Role of Patience The instruction to "wait" highlights the virtue of patience. In a fast-paced world, believers are reminded to wait on God's timing rather than rushing into decisions. Leadership and Responsibility As a leader, Moses demonstrates responsibility by not acting on his own understanding but seeking God's will. Leaders today should emulate this by seeking divine wisdom in their leadership roles. Faith in God's Sovereignty Trusting that God will provide the right answer at the right time is an act of faith. Believers are encouraged to trust in God's sovereignty and perfect timing. Community and Obedience The Israelites' willingness to wait for God's command through Moses reflects a communal obedience to God's authority. This teaches the importance of unity and submission to God's will within the church community. Parallel Commentaries ... Hebrew “Wait hereעִמְד֣וּ (‘im·ḏū) Verb - Qal - Imperative - masculine plural Strong's 5975: To stand, in various relations until I hear וְאֶשְׁמְעָ֔ה (wə·’eš·mə·‘āh) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Conjunctive imperfect Cohortative - first person common singular Strong's 8085: To hear intelligently what מַה־ (mah-) Interrogative Strong's 4100: What?, what!, indefinitely what the LORD יְהוָ֖ה (Yah·weh) Noun - proper - masculine singular Strong's 3068: LORD -- the proper name of the God of Israel commands concerning you,” יְצַוֶּ֥ה (yə·ṣaw·weh) Verb - Piel - Imperfect - third person masculine singular Strong's 6680: To lay charge (upon), give charge (to), command, order Moses מֹשֶׁ֑ה (mō·šeh) Noun - proper - masculine singular Strong's 4872: Moses -- a great Israelite leader, prophet and lawgiver replied. וַיֹּ֥אמֶר (way·yō·mer) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine singular Strong's 559: To utter, say Links Numbers 9:8 NIVNumbers 9:8 NLT Numbers 9:8 ESV Numbers 9:8 NASB Numbers 9:8 KJV Numbers 9:8 BibleApps.com Numbers 9:8 Biblia Paralela Numbers 9:8 Chinese Bible Numbers 9:8 French Bible Numbers 9:8 Catholic Bible OT Law: Numbers 9:8 Moses answered them Wait that I may (Nu Num.) |
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