Caleb and joshua assured the people of the goodness of the land. The hebrews, from its first words, call it vaiedabber. Book of numbers study guide for english bible test. Theyve been in this same spot for about a year and now theyre getting ready to start out on their journey to this land flowing with milk and honey that god keeps talking about. Numbers 1 the lord said to moses, 2 send some men to explore the land of canaan, which i am giving to the israelites. The book of numbers was named after the first key word bemidbar in hebrew scripture, which appropriately means in the desert, the place where the israelites spent forty years following the exodus. It continues the story of that journey begun in exodus, and describes briefly the experiences of the israelites for a. Start studying book of numbers study guide for english bible test. Numbers 1014 serve to give us the circumstances whereby israels arrival in canaan was delayed by nearly 39 years. The glory of the lord appears, and he is about to smite the rebels with. As we read about the various incidents in the book of numbers, we notice how ingratitude undermines faith and produces a chain reaction in human nature.
Numbers 14 english standard version esv spies sent into canaan the lord spoke to moses, saying, 2 send men to spy out the land of canaan, which i am giving to the people of israel. A chapter by chapter bible study of the book of numbers in a questions and answers format. Chapters and 14 of numbers describe one of the greatest missed opportunities the israelites ever experienced. Numbers 14 commentary matthew henry commentary on the whole.
As chapters 110 progress, the theme of gods presence with israel comes to the fore. Below are some preliminary questions to assist in the study of this passage. The book of numbers is the fourth book of the law of moses, also known as the torah or pentateuch. This study presents introductory information about the book of numbers followed by ten lessons devoted to an indepth study of the biblical text. So all the congregation lifted up their voices and cried, and the people wept that night. All the israelites grumbled against moses and aaron, and the whole assembly. Numbers, chapter 14 united states conference of catholic bishops. That night all the members of the community raised their voices and wept aloud. Numbers 14 new international version niv the people rebel. Matthew pooles english annotations on the holy bible. Outline of the book of numbers childrens bible study.
Tell the israelites to bring you a red heifer without defect or blemish and that has never been under a yoke. Those that believe were chosen from the foundation of the world to be sons and. The holy bible numbers chapter 14 kjv numbers chapter 14. This chapter gives us an account of that fatal quarrel between god and israel upon which, for their murmuring and unbelief, he swore in his wrath. The book of numbers is the fourth book of the hebrew bible, and the fourth of five books of the. Numbers 14 commentary matthew henry commentary on the. The narrative of israels wanderings that began back in numbers 10. The rest going to fight against the will of god are beaten.
Moses is the central figure within the book, and in at least two instances numbers mentions him recording events by the lords commands numbers 33. Would god that we had died in egyptsuch insolence to their generous leaders, and such base ingratitude to god, show the deep degradation of the israelites, and the absolute necessity of the decree that debarred. And all the children of israel murmured against moses. It begins at mount sinai and continues through 4 periods of time until the last encampment at moab. As soon as they made a negative interpretation, they became more vulnerable to exaggeration. He is appeased by moses, yet so as to exclude the murmurers from entering the promised land. Numbers 19 new international version niv the water of cleansing. Numbers 14, new international version niv the bible app. The congregation are about to stone them, numbers 14. Would god that we had died in egyptsuch insolence to their generous leaders, and such base ingratitude to god, show the deep degradation of the israelites, and the absolute necessity of the decree that debarred that generation from entering the promised land numbers 14. To explain that the 38 year period in the wilderness was a consequence for the unbelief of the older generation dt 1. This provides a simple, but important, lesson for our relationship with god. As christians, we tend to think that if we ignore god for a time being, the worst thing that will happen to us is that life wont go well, but we are still saved.
Joshua and caleb endeavor to appease and encourage the people, numbers 14. Then aaron turned toward miriam, and there she was, a leper. By your power you brought these people up from among them. The promised land the land we passed through to spy out is an exceedingly good land.
They are not just rebelling against moses, but against the leadership of god as well. For a comprehensive study of the passage, download the study guide pdf download. Numbers 14 niv the people rebel that night all the bible. When the cloud that covered the scared tent moved, the israelites packed up camp and followed it. They have already heard that you, lord, are with these people and that you, lord, have been seen face to face, that your cloud stays over them, and that you go before them in a pillar of cloud by day and a. This chapter gives us an account of that fatal quarrel between god and israel upon which, for their murmuring and unbelief, he swore in his wrath that they should not enter into his rest. In the first chapter of the gospel of matthew, the author divides the genealogy of jesus into three groups of 14 generations. March 19, 20 by mandy groce numbers bible coloring page we created this free printable as a tool to help children learn about the book of numbers. As it does for the rest of the pentateuch, universal jewish and christian tradition attributes the authorship of the book of numbers to moses. The law includes the books of genesis, exodus, leviticus, numbers, and deuteronomy.
The first group runs from abraham to david, the second from david to josiah, who was alive at the time the jews were taken into captivity in babylon, and the third from. The purpose is to assist the student in gaining a greater comprehension of the biblical teaching contained in the book of numbers with an emphasis on practical application. If the lord delights in us, then he will bring us into this land and give it to us, a land which flows with milk and honey. The purpose is to assist the student in gaining a greater comprehension of the biblical teaching. The bible, american standard version, updated english language version, in html format, with html name hyperlink name tags for each verse. Having lost his mate from all the tests carried out by mercile, hes now determined to. They were selected by god to do his work in the tabernacle. Numbers 14 esv spies sent into canaan the lord spoke.
Numbers 12, new king james version nkjv the bible app. By gene mccarty this book gets its name from the numbering of the people of israel and covers a period of about 40 years. Numbers 14 the people rebel that night all the bible. And jehovah called unto moses, and spake unto him out of the tent of meeting, saying, now these are the names of the sons of israel, who came into egypt every man and his household came with jacob. And they brought up an evil report of the land which they had searched unto the children of israel, saying, the land, through which we have gone to search it, is a land that eateth up the inhabitants thereof. It is a pleasure to read, and you realize how short a typical passage from the bible is. Click on the image to download a printfriendly pdf version. God has a covenant with some, and that covenant is a covenant of grace, which means. This chapter clearly shows that the obligation of the israelite to give was far more than just the tithe the giving of ten percent. The lord threateneth them with the pestilence, numbers 14. The book of numbers this fourth book of moses is called numbers, because it begins with the numbering of the people.
I have long wanted an edition of the bible uncluttered with chapter and verse numbers. The more they focused on their observations, the easier it was to make a negative interpretation. This is the exact same place where the israelites have been hanging out since god freed them from slavery back in exodus. My title for this lesson is the danger of ignoring god. The children of israel murmur against moses and aaron, numbers 14. The number 14 makes only one significant appearance in the bible. But they made the observation that some of the cities were large and fortified and that some of the inhabitants were big people see v. And they will tell it to the inhabitants of this land. This lesson studies that missed opportunity, examines what caused the opportunity to be missed, and discovers the consequences faced by the israelites as a result of that lost opportunity.
Would god that we had died in egypt such insolence to their generous leaders, and such base ingratitude to god, show the deep degradation of the israelites. The reaction of the people so discouraged him that he reached a point where he asked god to kill him. Numbers, chapter 1 king james version christian answers. They made nothing of the difficulties in the way of their gaining it. Mar 19, 20 numbers bible coloring page we created this free printable as a tool to help children learn about the book of numbers.
Those that believe not in the gospel of jesus christ are not heirs of salvation. And all the congregation lifted up their voice, and cried. Read numbers 14 commentary using matthew henry commentary on the whole bible complete. The book of numbers derives its name from the account of the two censuses taken of the hebrew people, one near the beginning and the other toward the end of the journey in the wilderness chaps. This chapter gives us an account of that fatal quarrel between god and israel upon which, for their murmuring and unbelief, he swore in his wrath that they should not enter into.
Numbers 14 english standard version esv spies sent into canaan. These are all of the chapters of the book of numbers. To fillin the historical period from the exodus and sinai revelation to the preparations in moab to enter the promised land. Complete text, index, search, bible verse, bible story, scripture, book, prophesy, christian. The book of numbers concentrates on events that take place in the second and fortieth years after the exodus. Book of numbers overview insight for living ministries. David guzik commentary on numbers 14, where the israelites rebel against god, and. They were afraid of the people there and had no trust in god. The total value of the name david is determined by adding the individual values assigned to the names three consonants. In the first ten chapters of numbers, god led israel through a process. As 14 is twice seven, its use implies a double measure of that virtue. Moses entreateth the lord for the people, numbers 14. For more information relevant to this present passage of numbers thirteen and fourteen, see the accompanying appendix pdf download that provides the complete scripture text of numbers. It contains the transactions of the israelites from the second month of the second year after their going out of egypt, until the beginning of the eleventh month of the fortieth year.
The land was good but there were giants there who were stronger than they. Moses, aaron, caleb, and joshua go to appease the people, numbers 14. Nope, were all gonna have to wait until the book of joshua to taste some of that sweet milk and honey. Clicking on a chapter will show you the text of that chapter of numbers in the bible new international version. Offering specification for after you reach canaan numbers 15. Numbers bible book with full chapters new international. The mutiny and rebellion of israel against god, upon the report of the evil spies. Learn vocabulary, terms, and more with flashcards, games, and other study tools. Numbers 14 commentary, one of over 110 bible commentaries freely available, this commentary is one of the most respected interdenominational commentaries ever written. Numbers 19 niv the water of cleansing the lord said.
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