King James Version:
(The Lord speaking is red text)
And the LORD spake unto Moses, saying,
Complete Jewish Bible:
ADONAI said to Moshe,
Berean Standard Bible:
Then the LORD said to Moses,
American Standard Version:
And Jehovah spake unto Moses, saying,
KJV with Strong’s Numbers:
And the LORD{H3068} spake{H1696} unto Moses{H4872}, saying{H559},
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Commentary for Numbers 15:17
1. **Themes:**
- **Divine Communication:** The verse emphasizes that the instructions that follow are directly from the Lord, underscoring the importance of obedience to divine command.
- **Law and Obedience:** The context of Numbers 15 deals with various laws, including offerings, which reflects the theme of obedience to God's commandments as integral to the Israelite's covenantal relationship with God.
- **Inclusivity of Law:** The subsequent verses (Numbers 15:13-16) suggest that the same law applies to both the native-born Israelites and the foreigners living among them, highlighting a principle of equality before God's law.
2. **Historical Context:**
- **Wilderness Period:** Numbers 15 is set during the Israelites' journey through the wilderness after their exodus from Egypt and before their entry into the Promised Land. This was a formative period for the Israelite community, during which their religious and social laws were being established.
- **Covenant Renewal:** The book of Numbers is concerned with the organization of the Israelite community and the renewal of the covenant between God and Israel. The laws given in this context are part of God's covenantal expectations for the people.
- **Transition to Nationhood:** The detailed instructions about offerings and the inclusion of foreigners in the law reflect the transition of the Israelites from a loose collection of tribes into a unified nation with a distinct legal and religious identity.
In summary, Numbers 15:17 serves as an introduction to further divine instructions, reinforcing themes of divine authority, obedience to the law, and the inclusivity of God's covenant during a critical period of Israel's development as a nation under God's guidance.
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Strong's Numbers and Definitions:
Note: H = Hebrew (OT), G = Greek (NT)
- Strong's Number: H3068
There are 5521 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: יְהֹוָה
Transliteration: Yᵉhôvâh
Pronunciation: yeh-ho-vaw'
Description: from הָיָה; (the) self-Existent or Eternal; Jehovah, Jewish national name of God; Jehovah, the Lord. Compare יָהּ, יְהֹוִה. - Strong's Number: H1696
There are 1050 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: דָבַר
Transliteration: dâbar
Pronunciation: daw-bar'
Description: a primitive root; perhaps properly, to arrange; but used figuratively (of words), to speak; rarely (in a destructive sense) to subdue; answer, appoint, bid, command, commune, declare, destroy, give, name, promise, pronounce, rehearse, say, speak, be spokesman, subdue, talk, teach, tell, think, use (entreaties), utter, [idiom] well, [idiom] work. - Strong's Number: H4872
There are 704 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: מֹשֶׁה
Transliteration: Môsheh
Pronunciation: mo-sheh'
Description: from מָשָׁה; drawing out (of the water), i.e. rescued; Mosheh, the Israelite lawgiver; Moses. - Strong's Number: H559
There are 4434 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: אָמַר
Transliteration: ʼâmar
Pronunciation: aw-mar'
Description: a primitive root; to say (used with great latitude); answer, appoint, avouch, bid, boast self, call, certify, challenge, charge, [phrase] (at the, give) command(-ment), commune, consider, declare, demand, [idiom] desire, determine, [idiom] expressly, [idiom] indeed, [idiom] intend, name, [idiom] plainly, promise, publish, report, require, say, speak (against, of), [idiom] still, [idiom] suppose, talk, tell, term, [idiom] that is, [idiom] think, use (speech), utter, [idiom] verily, [idiom] yet.