Bible Commentary

And the people cried unto Moses; and when Moses prayed unto the LORD, the fire was quenched. 2. Moses prayed ] The word hithpalll (‘pray,’ ‘intercede’) is used in the Pentateuch only by E (Num 21:7, Gen 20:7; Gen 20:17) and D (Deu 9:20; Deu 9:26). In his self-forgetfulness Moses was always ready to intercede … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Numbers 11:2”

And [when] the people complained, it displeased the LORD: and the LORD heard [it]; and his anger was kindled; and the fire of the LORD burnt among them, and consumed [them that were] in the uttermost parts of the camp. 1. as murmurers, speaking evil ] as those who murmur at misfortune. The murmurings and … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Numbers 11:1”

And when it rested, he said, Return, O LORD, unto the many thousands of Israel. Verse 36. Return, O Lord, unto the many thousands of Israel.] These were the words spoken by Moses, at the moment the divisions halted in order to pitch their tents. In reference to this subject, and the history with which … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Numbers 10:36”

And it came to pass, when the ark set forward, that Moses said, Rise up, LORD, and let thine enemies be scattered; and let them that hate thee flee before thee. Num 10:35-36. J Prayers connected with the movements of the Ark The two prayers have no real connexion with the journeyings. They appear to … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Numbers 10:35”

And the cloud of the LORD [was] upon them by day, when they went out of the camp. 34. the cloud of Jehovah was over them ] This appears to mean ‘over the Tabernacle’ as it was carried in the line of march, in which case the passage is from P and is the continuation … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Numbers 10:34”

And they departed from the mount of the LORD three days’ journey: and the ark of the covenant of the LORD went before them in the three days’ journey, to search out a resting place for them. 33. three days’ journey ] A characteristic expression of J ; cf. Gen 30:36, Exo 3:18; Exo 5:3; … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Numbers 10:33”

And it shall be, if thou go with us, yea, it shall be, that what goodness the LORD shall do unto us, the same will we do unto thee. 32. if thou go with us . . . whatgoodness the Lord will show unto us, the same will we do unto theeAstrong inducement is here … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Numbers 10:32”

And he said, Leave us not, I pray thee; forasmuch as thou knowest how we are to encamp in the wilderness, and thou mayest be to us instead of eyes. 31. instead of eyes ] his presence would obviate the necessity of searching for halting places. Fuente: The Cambridge Bible for Schools and Colleges Thou … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Numbers 10:31”

And he said unto him, I will not go; but I will depart to mine own land, and to my kindred. 30. obab’s words shew that the route from Sinai to his home in Midian (which was on the east of the Golf of Akaba) was in a different direction from the route to Canaan. … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Numbers 10:30”

And Moses said unto Hobab, the son of Raguel the Midianite, Moses’ father-in-law, We are journeying unto the place of which the LORD said, I will give it you: come thou with us, and we will do thee good: for the LORD hath spoken good concerning Israel. 29. Hobab, the son of Reuel Moses’ father … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Numbers 10:29”