Numbers 2:1

King James Version:

(The Lord speaking is red text)

¶ And the LORD spake unto Moses and unto Aaron, saying,

Complete Jewish Bible:

ADONAI said to Moshe and Aharon,

Berean Standard Bible:

Then the LORD said to Moses and Aaron:

American Standard Version:

And Jehovah spake unto Moses and unto Aaron, saying,

KJV with Strong’s Numbers:

And the LORD^{H3068} spake^{H1696} unto Moses^{H4872} and unto Aaron^{H175}, saying^{H559},

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Commentary for Numbers 2:1

Numbers 2:1 is the opening verse of the second chapter of the Book of Numbers in the Hebrew Bible and the Old Testament. This verse introduces a new section where God commands Moses and Aaron regarding the organization and encampment of the Israelite tribes around the Tabernacle.

**Themes:**
1. **Divine Communication:** The theme of God speaking directly to Moses and Aaron underscores the idea of divine revelation and guidance, which is central to the Pentateuch.
2. **Order and Organization:** This verse begins a detailed account of how the Israelites are to camp and travel in the wilderness, highlighting the importance of order and structure in the community.
3. **Preparation for Journey:** The instructions are part of preparing the people for their journey to the Promised Land, emphasizing the theme of transition from the wilderness to the land of Canaan.
4. **Holy Living:** The arrangement around the Tabernacle, the dwelling place of God, reflects the theme of holy living and the centrality of God in the life of the nation.

**Historical Context:**
- The Book of Numbers is set during the Israelites' journey through the wilderness after their exodus from Egypt and before their entry into the Promised Land.
- The events occur during the second year of this journey, approximately.
- The Israelites are organized according to their tribes, with each tribe having specific responsibilities and positions in relation to the Tabernacle, which is at the center of the camp.
- The organization of the tribes is not only for military readiness but also for religious and social order, reflecting the theocratic nature of Israelite society at this time.

In summary, Numbers 2:1 sets the stage for a divine directive concerning the meticulous arrangement of the Israelite camp, reflecting themes of divine guidance, communal order, and preparation for the fulfillment of God's promise to His people.

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Strong's Numbers and Definitions:

Note: H = Hebrew (OT), G = Greek (NT)

1. 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.
   
2. 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.
   
3. 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.
   
4. 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.
   
5. 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.