Bible Commentary

And Moses took the wagons and the oxen, and gave them unto the Levites. 6-9. Moses took the wagons and theoxenThe Hebrew word seems to be fairly rendered by theword “wagons.” Wheel carriages of some kind are certainlyintended; and as they were covered, the best idea we can form of themis, that they bore some … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Numbers 7:6”

Take [it] of them, that they may be to do the service of the tabernacle of the congregation; and thou shalt give them unto the Levites, to every man according to his service. Num 7:5-9 Give them unto the Levites, to every man according to his service. Divine bestowment varied and proportionate I. That Gods … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Numbers 7:5”

And the LORD spoke unto Moses, saying, 4, 5. The Lord spake unto Moses,saying, Take it of them, that they may be to do the service of thetabernacle of the congregationThey exhibited a beautifulexample to all who are great in dignity and in wealth, to be foremostin contributing to the support and in promoting the … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Numbers 7:4”

And they brought their offering before the LORD, six covered wagons, and twelve oxen; a wagon for two of the princes, and for each one an ox: and they brought them before the tabernacle. Covered wagons – Some prefer to render litter Isa 66:20 wagons: i. e. litters which were not on wheels, but borne … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Numbers 7:3”

That the princes of Israel, heads of the house of their fathers, who [were] the princes of the tribes, and were over them that were numbered, offered: 2. offered ] The verb cannot, as in English, stand alone with an absolute force. It is intended to govern ‘their oblation’ in Num 7:3; but the remainder … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Numbers 7:2”

And it came to pass on the day that Moses had fully set up the tabernacle, and had anointed it, and sanctified it, and all the instruments thereof, both the altar and all the vessels thereof, and had anointed them, and sanctified them; 1. on the day that ] If this is understood strictly, it … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Numbers 7:1”

And they shall put my name upon the children of Israel; and I will bless them. Num 6:27 Put My name upon the children of Israel. The Christians Divine name I. The name of God put upon his people indicates Gods love towards them. II. The name of God put upon his people indicates the … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Numbers 6:27”

The LORD lift up his countenance upon thee, and give thee peace. i.e. Look upon thee with a cheerful and pleasant countenance, as one that is reconciled to thee, and well pleased with thee and thy offerings and services. See of this phrase Psa 4:6; Pro 16:15. To this is opposed the falling and the … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Numbers 6:26”

The LORD make his face shine upon thee, and be gracious unto thee: upon thee, i.e. Smile upon thee: this is opposed to the hiding of his face, and to the covering himself or his face with a cloud; and it is explained by the following words, be gracious unto thee. Others expound it of … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Numbers 6:25”

The LORD bless thee, and keep thee: Verse 24. The Lord bless thee] There are three forms of blessing here, any or all of which the priests might use on any occasion. The following is a verbal translation: – 1. May Jehovah bless thee and preserve thee! 2. May Jehovah cause his faces to shine … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Numbers 6:24”