Take a census of the whole israelite community by their clans and families, listing every man by name, one by one. This is the exact same place where the israelites have been hanging out since god freed them from slavery back in exodus. God responds with shortterm severity and longterm generosity as he leads them into the promised land. This is, in my opinion, the best and most beautiful. The book of numbers is a law book in the old testament section of the bible. On the other hand, the bible does not make it an article of faith that moses wrote every word of the pentateuch. Numbers continues the narrative of exodus and leviticus. Moses counted the people in numbers 1 and numbers 26.
The first 5 books in the bible are called the 5 books of moses. Numbers summary we have detailed a brief summary of the book of numbers for bible study or sunday school lessons. But numbers and the rest of the pentateuch were cast in the form of a unified, fivevolume book sometime between the days of joshua and the elders of israel josh. Viewing the standard cambridge king james version bible books list. The english name of the book comes from the septuagint the prechristian greek translation of the ot and is based on the census lists found in. Numbers 1 niv bible the lord spoke to moses in the tent. He taught his people how to walk with himnot just with their feet through the wilderness but with their mouths in worship, hands in service, and lives as witnesses to the surrounding nations. A pagan prophet is hired to curse israel, but he only hears words of blessing from god. This conclusion is based on 1 statements concerning moses writing activity e. The book was very interesting and clearly explained the significance of how god uses numbers in the bible. Numbers is a historical book, whose name refers to the two censuses which were taken to number the people. Remember, the meaning of numbers in the bible is not perfect, but the meaning of the written word is always perfect. The book of numbers begins with the words and the lord spake unto moses in the wilderness of sinai, in the tabernacle of the congregation, on the first day of the second month, in the second year after they were come out of the land of egypt.
To fillin the historical period from the exodus and sinai revelation to the preparations in moab to enter the promised land. To explain that the 38 year period in the wilderness was a consequence for the unbelief of the older generation dt 1. It is called a book of moses because it contains the story of moses and the israelites when they wander throughout the wilderness before ending up at israel also known as canaan or palestine, where god promised they will settle. May the result of this contribution to a great subject be to stimulate the labours of bible students. Numbers in the picture study bible the book of numbers.
These are all of the chapters of the book of numbers. The israelites disobedience and lack of faith caused god to make them wander in the desert until all the people of that generation had diedwith a few important exceptions. The book was extremely helpful as i prepared a lesson on the significance in the bible. For the edition of the bible without chapters and verses, see the books of the bible. The book of numbers is the fourth book of the christian old testament. Watch our overview video on the book of numbers, which breaks down the literary design of the book and its flow of thought. Numbers, hebrew bemidbar in the wilderness, also called the fourth book of moses, the fourth book of the bible. In particular numbers documents the nation of israel officially allocating areas to the twelve. This summary of the book of numbers provides information about the title, author s, date of writing, chronology, theme, theology, outline, a brief overview, and the chapters of the book of numbers. The book is basically the sacred history of the israelites as they wandered in the wilderness following the departure from s. This is a selftest on chapters 1 11 of the book of numbers. Book of numbers encyclopedia of the bible bible gateway. Before you attempt to answer the questions below you should read these chapters in the bible and answer the questions at the end of each chapter found at the website answer the questions below and then click ok to submit your answers.
The book of numbers is largely narrative history as far as its genre. Tom constables expository notes on numbers this is also available in the net. It may be noted that numbers as well as exodus and leviticus everywhere refers to moses in. Study numbers using john gills exposition of the bible to better understand scripture with full outline and verse meaning. Book of numbers simple english wikipedia, the free encyclopedia. It continues the story of that journey begun in exodus, and describes briefly the experiences of the israelites for a period of thirtyeight years, from the end of their encampment at sinai to their arrival at the border of the promised land. Most commentators divide numbers into three sections based on locale mount sinai. Numbers 19, new international version niv the bible app. And most importantly, the book offers a powerful testimony of gods patience and grace through both the rebellious and the obedient generations of his people. The book of numbers in the bible is the fourth book in the old testament. The following scripture is from the authorized king james version of the holy bible, now in the public domain.
The book draws its name from the census made of the people, a necessary step toward their organization and future government. The book of numbers itself refers to the writing of moses in 33. Clicking on a chapter will show you the text of that chapter of numbers in the bible king james version. More than just a history lesson, the book of numbers reveals how god reminded israel that he does not tolerate rebellion, complaining, and disbelief without invoking consequences. The people complain, miriam and aaron oppose moses, and the people refuse to enter canaan because.
Tell the israelites to bring you a red heifer without defect or blemish and that has never been under a yoke. The words all these things happened to them for examples refers to the sin of the israelites and gods displeasure with them. He told him, 2 take a census of the entire congregation of the sons of israel by their clans and families, listing the name of every man, one by one. Slideshow of book of numbers photos, paintings, pictures, and images. The purpose of the book of numbers is to tell about how israel prepared to enter the promise land, but sinned and was punished.
Scripture readings for ash wednesday through the first week of lent. The majority of modern biblical scholars believe that the torah the. The book of numbers is the fourth book of the law of moses, also known as the torah or pentateuch. Take a census of all the males of the congregation of the israelites by families, by their fathers houses, according to the number of names, head by head. Numbers contains many spiritual and moral lessons, and it is a book of testing and faith. Numbers with book summary versebyverse bible commentary. The greek title in the translation of the ot lxx was arithmoi ariqmoi emphasizing the lists of numbers recorded in the book 14. Numbers relates the story of israels journey from mount sinai to the plains of moab on the border of canaan. It continues the story of that journey begun in exodus, and describes briefly the experiences of the israelites for a period of thirtyeight years, from the end of their encampment at. God orders moses, in the wilderness of sinai, to number those able to bear armsof all. Moses was the author of the book of numbers, which he wrote between 14501410 bc. 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 holy spirit called special attention to numbers in 1 corinthians 10. Key personalities include moses, aaron, miriam, joshua, caleb, eleazar, korah, and balaam.
Numbers bible coloring page we created this free printable as a tool to help children learn about the book of numbers. Most of the events of the book of numbers take place in the wilderness, between the second and fortieth years of the wandering of the israelites. Jul 20, 2015 the symbolism of numbers 1, 3 and 7 are most agreed upon, while variations may occur with others. Numbers 1 niv the census the lord spoke to moses in bible. Most of the events of the book are set in the wilderness. Book of numbers devotional reading plan youversion bible. For the 1973 american crime film, see book of numbers film. The book has a long and complex history, but its final form is. Resembles the attitudes conditions of the usa today joshua chapter 24 comment. Click on the image to download a printfriendly pdf version. This plan will help equip you with biblical truths from the book of numbers and teach you how to apply it in your daily life as you continue your walk of faith in christ. The book of leviticus as well as the book of numbers follow immediately after the book of exodus. We can learn such lessons as showing gratitude instead of grumbling and complaining, accepting gods appointed leadership and following gods instructions.
Learn about faith and rebellion in the book of numbers. The jewish tanakh sometimes called the hebrew bible contains 24 books divided into three parts. Book of numbers overview insight for living ministries. See the list below for their most common abbreviations. The english title is a translation of the septuagint greek title referring to the numbering of the tribes of israel in chapters 14. They contain gods instructions about how his people should live. The recording is dramatized, from the king james bible. The first census was completed while the israelites were still at mount sinai chapters 12, and the second one came 38 years later when they arrived at the borders of canaan at the end of their wanderings in the wilderness chapter 26. Numbers yields several instructive examples in this respect. Outline of the book of numbers israel prepares for the journey to the promised land numbers 1. God is not a human, that he should lie, not a human being, that he should. The law includes the books of genesis, exodus, leviticus, numbers, and deuteronomy. It is the story of the people whom moses led through the desert. The hebrew name for these books is the torah, which means law.
It is called numbers because it contains the census of the people who wandered in the wilderness. 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. The most popular bible verses from numbers found 1,288 verses numbers 1. This is the holy book of numbers, known as the fourth book of moses called numbers.
Numbers is so named because a census of israel is taken twice in the book. Numbers 11 fire from the lord now the people bible gateway. The holy bible book 04 numbers kjv dramatized audio. The book of numbers or simply, numbers is the fourth book of the pentateuch in the old testament of the bible.
Jan 02, 2020 the theme of the holiness of god is continued from the book of leviticus into the book of numbers, which reveals gods instruction and preparation of his people to enter the promised land of canaan. It is called a book of moses because it contains the story of moses and the israelites when they wander throughout the wilderness before ending up at israel also known as canaan or palestine, where god. Numbers 11 new international version niv fire from the lord. It is called a book of moses because it contains the story of moses and the israelites when they wander throughout the wilderness before ending up at israel also known as canaan or palestine, where god promised they will settle the promised land. Book of numbers john gills exposition of the bible. This list of biblical numbers and meanings is by no means exhaustive. The book of numbers becomes a warning and encouragement for us to follow god and trust his good plan for his people. Apart from moses himself, other key figures in this book also feature aaron, joshua, caleb, miriam, balaam, and korah.
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. 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. The book of numbers is the fourth book of the hebrew bible, and the fourth of five books of the jewish torah. In numbers, israel travels through the wilderness on. See whats new in logos 8 explore all features schedule a demo howtos. The first part of the book of numbers describes the lives of the numbering of the people at sinai and the preparations that. The stories of the two generations provided in the book of numbers reveal countless practical lessons on faith and faithfulness. The importance of the book of numbers is indicated by its being referred to in the new testament many times.
Numbers bible book with full chapters king james version. Numbers, new king james version nkjv the bible app. Listen to chuck swindolls overview of numbers in his audio message from the classic series gods masterwork. Even in their rebellion, god continues to show his incredible love and provision for them. Numbers in the picture study bible the book of numbers with. Numbers bible study courses the book of numbers this course is designed as an expository study of the book of numbers, taking the student through selected portions of this old testament book with cross references to other portions of scripture. The first 5 book of the bible, called the law, of which numbers is the fourth, are ascribed to moses throughout scripture joshua 8. Book of numbers simple english wikipedia, the free. Different religious groups include different books in their biblical canons, in varying orders, and sometimes divide or combine books. Bullingers reseach and insight into this topic is excellent. Much of its legislation for people and priests is similar. An introduction to the book of numbers an argument of the book of numbers.
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