King James Version:
(The Lord speaking is red text)
And they that found him gathering sticks brought him unto Moses and Aaron, and unto all the congregation.
Complete Jewish Bible:
Those who found him gathering wood brought him to Moshe, Aharon and the whole congregation.
Berean Standard Bible:
Those who found the man gathering wood brought him to Moses, Aaron, and the whole congregation,
American Standard Version:
And they that found him gathering sticks brought him unto Moses and Aaron, and unto all the congregation.
KJV with Strong’s Numbers:
And they that found{H4672} him gathering{H7197} sticks{H6086} brought{H7126} him unto Moses{H4872} and Aaron{H175}, and unto all the congregation{H5712}.
Cross-References (KJV):
John 8:3
- And the scribes and Pharisees brought unto him a woman taken in adultery; and when they had set her in the midst,
John 8:20
- These words spake Jesus in the treasury, as he taught in the temple: and no man laid hands on him; for his hour was not yet come.
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Commentary for Numbers 15:33
**Themes:**
Numbers 15:33 is part of a passage that deals with several key themes:
1. **Observance of the Sabbath:** The primary theme here is the sanctity and proper observance of the Sabbath, which is a day of rest commanded by God. The incident highlights the importance of adhering to God's commands, including the prohibition against work on the Sabbath.
2. **Law and Order:** The verse reflects the establishment of a legal structure within the Israelite community. It shows how the people brought the man who was breaking the Sabbath to the attention of their leaders, indicating a system of communal accountability.
3. **Divine Justice:** The narrative sets the stage for divine intervention in establishing justice, as the punishment for the man's transgression was not immediately clear to the community. This underscores the idea that ultimate judgment rests with God.
4. **Community Responsibility:** The action of those who brought the man to Moses demonstrates a sense of collective responsibility for upholding the law and maintaining the sanctity of the community's covenant with God.
**Historical Context:**
The historical context of Numbers 15:33 is set during the Israelites' journey through the wilderness after their exodus from Egypt. This period is characterized by the formation of Israel's religious and social laws as they prepare to enter the Promised Land.
The book of Numbers itself is a record of the census of the Israelites, along with various laws and narratives that occurred during the 40 years of wandering. The incident with the man gathering sticks on the Sabbath would have taken place relatively early in this period, as the Israelites were still receiving instructions directly from God through Moses.
The verse reflects a time when the Israelites were learning to live according to the covenant they had made with God at Mount Sinai, which included keeping the Sabbath holy. The strict punishment for breaking the Sabbath (as revealed in the subsequent verses) emphasizes the gravity with which such transgressions were viewed in the context of establishing a holy nation set apart for God.
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Strong's Numbers and Definitions:
Note: H = Hebrew (OT), G = Greek (NT)
- Strong's Number: H4672
There are 425 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: מָצָא
Transliteration: mâtsâʼ
Pronunciation: maw-tsaw'
Description: a primitive root; properly, to come forth to, i.e. appear or exist; transitively, to attain, i.e. find or acquire; figuratively, to occur, meet or be present; [phrase] be able, befall, being, catch, [idiom] certainly, (cause to) come (on, to, to hand), deliver, be enough (cause to) find(-ing, occasion, out), get (hold upon), [idiom] have (here), be here, hit, be left, light (up-) on, meet (with), [idiom] occasion serve, (be) present, ready, speed, suffice, take hold on. - Strong's Number: H7197
There are 7 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: קָשַׁשׁ
Transliteration: qâshash
Pronunciation: kaw-shash'
Description: a primitive root; to become sapless through drought; used only as denominative from קַשׁ; to forage for straw, stubble or wood; figuratively, to assemble; gather (selves) (together). - Strong's Number: H6086
There are 288 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: עֵץ
Transliteration: ʻêts
Pronunciation: ates
Description: from עָצָה; a tree (from its firmness); hence, wood (plural sticks); [phrase] carpenter, gallows, helve, [phrase] pine, plank, staff, stalk, stick, stock, timber, tree, wood. - Strong's Number: H7126
There are 259 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: קָרַב
Transliteration: qârab
Pronunciation: kaw-rab'
Description: a primitive root; to approach (causatively, bring near) for whatever purpose; (cause to) approach, (cause to) bring (forth, near), (cause to) come (near, nigh), (cause to) draw near (nigh), go (near), be at hand, join, be near, offer, present, produce, make ready, stand, take. - 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: H175
There are 480 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: אַהֲרוֹן
Transliteration: ʼAhărôwn
Pronunciation: a-har-one'
Description: of uncertain derivation; Aharon, the brother of Moses; Aaron. - Strong's Number: H5712
There are 140 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: עֵדָה
Transliteration: ʻêdâh
Pronunciation: ay-daw'
Description: feminine of עֵד in the original sense of fixture; a stated assemblage (specifically, a concourse, or generally, a family or crowd); assembly, company, congregation, multitude, people, swarm. Compare עֵדָה.