King James Version:
(The Lord speaking is red text)
Speak unto the children of Israel, and say unto them, When ye come into the land whither I bring you,
Complete Jewish Bible:
"Speak to the people of Isra'el; tell them, 'When you enter the land where I am bringing you
Berean Standard Bible:
“Speak to the Israelites and tell them: When you enter the land to which I am bringing you
American Standard Version:
Speak unto the children of Israel, and say unto them, When ye come into the land whither I bring you,
KJV with Strong’s Numbers:
Speak{H1696} unto the children{H1121} of Israel{H3478}, and say{H559} unto them, When ye come{H935} into the land{H776} whither I bring{H935} you,
Cross-References (KJV):
Numbers 15:2
- Speak unto the children of Israel, and say unto them, When ye be come into the land of your habitations, which I give unto you,
Deuteronomy 26:1
- ¶ And it shall be, when thou [art] come in unto the land which the LORD thy God giveth thee [for] an inheritance, and possessest it, and dwellest therein;
Deuteronomy 26:15
- Look down from thy holy habitation, from heaven, and bless thy people Israel, and the land which thou hast given us, as thou swarest unto our fathers, a land that floweth with milk and honey.
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Commentary for Numbers 15:18
1. **Themes:**
- **Covenant Obligations:** The verse emphasizes God's expectations for the Israelites once they enter the Promised Land, highlighting the importance of obedience and adherence to God's commandments as part of the covenant relationship.
- **Divine Guidance:** It reflects the theme of God leading His people to a specific destination, implying His active role in their journey and future.
- **Promised Land:** The concept of a land promised by God to the descendants of Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob is central to the narrative.
2. **Historical Context:**
- **Exodus and Wandering:** The book of Numbers is set during the time following the Exodus from Egypt, when the Israelites are wandering in the wilderness on their way to Canaan.
- **Covenant Renewal:** The Israelites are at a point in their history where God is renewing the covenant with them, providing laws and instructions in preparation for their life in the Promised Land after years of nomadic existence.
- **Transition to Settled Life:** This verse is part of a broader context where the Israelites are being instructed on various rituals and practices they are to observe once they settle in the land and transition from a nomadic to an agrarian society.
In summary, Numbers 15:18 is part of a series of instructions given by God to the Israelites through Moses, preparing them for life in the Promised Land. It underscores the themes of covenant fidelity, divine guidance, and the fulfillment of God's promises, while also reflecting the historical transition the Israelites were about to undertake from desert wanderers to settled inhabitants of Canaan.
*This commentary is produced by Microsoft/WizardLM-2-8x22B AI model
Strong's Numbers and Definitions:
Note: H = Hebrew (OT), G = Greek (NT)
- 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: H1121
There are 3654 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: בֵּן
Transliteration: bên
Pronunciation: bane
Description: from בָּנָה; a son (as a builder of the family name), in the widest sense (of literal and figurative relationship, including grandson, subject, nation, quality or condition, etc., (like father or brother), etc.); [phrase] afflicted, age, (Ahoh-) (Ammon-) (Hachmon-) (Lev-) ite, (anoint-) ed one, appointed to, ([phrase]) arrow, (Assyr-) (Babylon-) (Egypt-) (Grec-) ian, one born, bough, branch, breed, [phrase] (young) bullock, [phrase] (young) calf, [idiom] came up in, child, colt, [idiom] common, [idiom] corn, daughter, [idiom] of first, [phrase] firstborn, foal, [phrase] very fruitful, [phrase] postage, [idiom] in, [phrase] kid, [phrase] lamb, ([phrase]) man, meet, [phrase] mighty, [phrase] nephew, old, ([phrase]) people, [phrase] rebel, [phrase] robber, [idiom] servant born, [idiom] soldier, son, [phrase] spark, [phrase] steward, [phrase] stranger, [idiom] surely, them of, [phrase] tumultuous one, [phrase] valiant(-est), whelp, worthy, young (one), youth. - Strong's Number: H3478
There are 2229 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: יִשְׂרָאֵל
Transliteration: Yisrâʼêl
Pronunciation: yis-raw-ale'
Description: from שָׂרָה and אֵל; he will rule as God; Jisrael, a symbolical name of Jacob; also (typically) of his posterity; Israel. - 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. - Strong's Number: H935
There are 2307 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: בּוֹא
Transliteration: bôwʼ
Pronunciation: bo
Description: a primitive root; to go or come (in a wide variety of applications); abide, apply, attain, [idiom] be, befall, [phrase] besiege, bring (forth, in, into, to pass), call, carry, [idiom] certainly, (cause, let, thing for) to come (against, in, out, upon, to pass), depart, [idiom] doubtless again, [phrase] eat, [phrase] employ, (cause to) enter (in, into, -tering, -trance, -try), be fallen, fetch, [phrase] follow, get, give, go (down, in, to war), grant, [phrase] have, [idiom] indeed, (in-) vade, lead, lift (up), mention, pull in, put, resort, run (down), send, set, [idiom] (well) stricken (in age), [idiom] surely, take (in), way. - Strong's Number: H776
There are 2739 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: אֶרֶץ
Transliteration: ʼerets
Pronunciation: eh'-rets
Description: from an unused root probably meaning to be firm; the earth (at large, or partitively a land); [idiom] common, country, earth, field, ground, land, [idiom] natins, way, [phrase] wilderness, world.