Bible Commentary

How our fathers went down into Egypt, and we have dwelt in Egypt a long time; and the Egyptians vexed us, and our fathers: How our fathers went down into Egypt,…. Jacob and his twelve sons, with their children: and we have dwelt in Egypt a long time; even the space of four hundred and … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Numbers 20:15”

And Moses sent messengers from Kadesh unto the king of Edom, Thus saith thy brother Israel, Thou knowest all the travail that hath befallen us: 14. thy brother Israel ] Edom was a Semitic tribe, closely connected with Israel by blood. In Gen 25:21-26 Esau (= Edom) and Jacob (= Israel) are represented as twin … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Numbers 20:14”

This [is] the water of Meribah; because the children of Israel strove with the LORD, and he was sanctified in them. 13. he was sanctified in them ] The verb is from the same root as that of Kadesh (‘sacred’), and there is perhaps an intentional play on the name. The expression means ‘he proved, … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Numbers 20:13”

And the LORD spoke unto Moses and Aaron, Because ye believed me not, to sanctify me in the eyes of the children of Israel, therefore ye shall not bring this congregation into the land which I have given them. 12. Had Moses and Aaron shewn a true faith they would have been the means of … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Numbers 20:12”

And Moses lifted up his hand, and with his rod he smote the rock twice: and the water came out abundantly, and the congregation drank, and their beasts [also]. The command Num 20:8 was Speak ye unto the rock. The act of smiting, and especially with two strokes, indicates violent irritation on the part of … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Numbers 20:11”

And Moses and Aaron gathered the congregation together before the rock, and he said unto them, Hear now, ye rebels; must we fetch you water out of this rock? 10, 11. As in Num 20:8, part of the narrative seems to have been lost. The sin which Moses and Aaron committed is not clearly defined. … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Numbers 20:10”

And Moses took the rod from before the LORD, as he commanded him. i.e. Out of the tabernacle. Fuente: English Annotations on the Holy Bible by Matthew Poole 2-13. there was no water for thecongregationThere was at Kadesh a fountain, En-Mishpat (Ge14:7), and at the first encampment of the Israelites there was nowant of water. … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Numbers 20:9”

Take the rod, and gather thou the assembly together, thou, and Aaron thy brother, and speak ye unto the rock before their eyes; and it shall give forth his water, and thou shalt bring forth to them water out of the rock: so thou shalt give the congregation and their beasts drink. 8. Take the … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Numbers 20:8”

And the LORD spoke unto Moses, saying, 2-13. there was no water for thecongregationThere was at Kadesh a fountain, En-Mishpat (Ge14:7), and at the first encampment of the Israelites there was nowant of water. It was then either partially dried up by the heat ofthe season, or had been exhausted by the demands of so … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Numbers 20:7”

And Moses and Aaron went from the presence of the assembly unto the door of the tabernacle of the congregation, and they fell upon their faces: and the glory of the LORD appeared unto them. Moses and Aaron went from the presence of the assembly; partly to avoid the growing rage of the people, for … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Numbers 20:6”