Bible Commentary

And the children of Israel spoke unto Moses, saying, Behold, we die, we perish, we all perish. 12. we expire, we perish, we all perish ] This and the following verse form a transition to ch. 18, in which the Levites guard the Tent, lest any layman should perish by approaching it, as Korah and … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Numbers 17:12”

And Moses did [so]: as the LORD commanded him, so did he. And Moses did so; as the Lord commanded him, even so did he. Took Aaron’s rod, and laid it up before the ark for the purpose mentioned, being a faithful servant to God in all his house. Fuente: John Gill’s Exposition of the … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Numbers 17:11”

And the LORD said unto Moses, Bring Aaron’s rod again before the testimony, to be kept for a token against the rebels; and thou shalt quite take away their murmurings from me, that they die not. 10. Put back the staff of Aaron ] Cf. Heb 9:4. the sons of rebellion ] A common Heb. … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Numbers 17:10”

And Moses brought out all the rods from before the LORD unto all the children of Israel: and they looked, and took every man his rod. And Moses brought out all the rods from before the Lord, unto all the children of Israel,…. He brought them out of the holy place, and showed them to … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Numbers 17:9”

And it came to pass, that on the morrow Moses went into the tabernacle of witness; and, behold, the rod of Aaron for the house of Levi was budded, and brought forth buds, and bloomed blossoms, and yielded almonds. 8. Stories of the vegetation of dried sticks are not uncommon in legend. Gray ( Numb. … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Numbers 17:8”

And Moses laid up the rods before the LORD in the tabernacle of witness. And Moses laid up the rods before the Lord in the tabernacle of witness. In that part of the tabernacle where the testimony or witness was, that is, the law, which was in the ark, over which was the mercy seat, … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Numbers 17:7”

And Moses spoke unto the children of Israel, and every one of their princes gave him a rod apiece, for each prince one, according to their fathers’ houses, [even] twelve rods: and the rod of Aaron [was] among their rods. 6. the staff of Aaron was in the midst of their staves ] We are … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Numbers 17:6”

And it shall come to pass, [that] the man’s rod, whom I shall choose, shall blossom: and I will make to cease from me the murmurings of the children of Israel, whereby they murmur against you. Verse 5. The man’s rod, whom I shall choose, shall blossom] It was necessary that something farther should be … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Numbers 17:5”

And thou shalt lay them up in the tabernacle of the congregation before the testimony, where I will meet with you. 4. All the staves were placed in front of the ark for that night. Fuente: The Cambridge Bible for Schools and Colleges Before the testimony – See Num 17:10 note. Fuente: Albert Barnes’ Notes … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Numbers 17:4”

And thou shalt write Aaron’s name upon the rod of Levi: for one rod [shall be] for the head of the house of their fathers. 3. one staff for the head of their clans ] lit. ‘their fathers’ houses’ as R.V. This apparently refers not to all the tribes but to the tribe of Levi … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Numbers 17:3”