King James Version:
(The Lord speaking is red text)
Then stood up Phinehas, and executed judgment: and [so] the plague was stayed.
Complete Jewish Bible:
Then Pinchas stood up and executed judgment; so the plague was checked.
Berean Standard Bible:
But Phinehas stood and intervened, and the plague was restrained.
American Standard Version:
Then stood up Phinehas, and executed judgment; And so the plague was stayed.
KJV with Strong’s Numbers:
Then stood up{H5975} Phinehas{H6372}, and executed judgment{H6419}: and so the plague{H4046} was stayed{H6113}.
Cross-References (KJV):
Numbers 25:6
- ¶ And, behold, one of the children of Israel came and brought unto his brethren a Midianitish woman in the sight of Moses, and in the sight of all the congregation of the children of Israel, who [were] weeping [before] the door of the tabernacle of the congregation.
Numbers 25:8
- And he went after the man of Israel into the tent, and thrust both of them through, the man of Israel, and the woman through her belly. So the plague was stayed from the children of Israel.
Joshua 7:12
- Therefore the children of Israel could not stand before their enemies, [but] turned [their] backs before their enemies, because they were accursed: neither will I be with you any more, except ye destroy the accursed from among you.
Numbers 25:14
- Now the name of the Israelite that was slain, [even] that was slain with the Midianitish woman, [was] Zimri, the son of Salu, a prince of a chief house among the Simeonites.
Numbers 25:15
- And the name of the Midianitish woman that was slain [was] Cozbi, the daughter of Zur; he [was] head over a people, [and] of a chief house in Midian.
Deuteronomy 13:9
- But thou shalt surely kill him; thine hand shall be first upon him to put him to death, and afterwards the hand of all the people.
Deuteronomy 13:11
- And all Israel shall hear, and fear, and shall do no more any such wickedness as this is among you.
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Commentary for Psalms 106:30
Psalms 106:30 is a verse that encapsulates a pivotal moment in the history of the Israelites, reflecting the themes of divine justice, the role of leadership, and the importance of faithfulness to God's covenant. This verse specifically references an episode found in Numbers 25:1-15, where the Israelites, while camped at Shittim, began to engage in sexual immorality with the Moabite women and subsequently started to worship the Moabite gods. This apostasy enraged the Lord, who sent a plague upon the people.
In the midst of this crisis, Phinehas, the grandson of Aaron, took a stand against the sinful behavior. When he saw an Israelite man bring a Midianite woman into his tent, Phinehas executed both of them, an act which is portrayed in the text as a decisive intervention that turned away God's wrath and stopped the plague that had already killed 24,000 people. His action is seen as a righteous act of zeal, demonstrating his commitment to the Lord and His laws.
The historical context of this verse is set during the Israelites' journey to the Promised Land, a period marked by testing, rebellion, and God's discipline. Phinehas's bold action is highlighted as an example of faithfulness and the necessity of maintaining the purity of the worship of the Lord, as well as the importance of strong leadership within the community to enforce God's covenant and laws.
In summary, Psalms 106:30 succinctly recounts a critical event where Phinehas's decisive and faithful leadership in executing judgment leads to the cessation of a devastating plague, emphasizing the gravity of sin, the necessity of repentance and righteous action, and the role of individuals in restoring the community's relationship with God. This verse underscores the broader biblical theme that God's people are called to be holy and that their obedience or disobedience to His commands has real consequences.
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Strong's Numbers and Definitions:
Note: H = Hebrew (OT), G = Greek (NT)
- Strong's Number: H5975
There are 495 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: עָמַד
Transliteration: ʻâmad
Pronunciation: aw-mad'
Description: a primitive root; to stand, in various relations (literal and figurative, intransitive and transitive); abide (behind), appoint, arise, cease, confirm, continue, dwell, be employed, endure, establish, leave, make, ordain, be (over), place, (be) present (self), raise up, remain, repair, [phrase] serve, set (forth, over, -tle, up), (make to, make to be at a, with-) stand (by, fast, firm, still, up), (be at a) stay (up), tarry. - Strong's Number: H6372
There are 24 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: פִּינְחָס
Transliteration: Pîynᵉchâç
Pronunciation: pee-nekh-aws'
Description: apparently from פֶּה and a variation of נָחָשׁ; mouth of a serpent; Pinechas, the name of three Israelites; Phinehas. - Strong's Number: H6419
There are 82 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: פָּלַל
Transliteration: pâlal
Pronunciation: paw-lal'
Description: a primitive root; to judge (officially or mentally); by extension, to intercede, pray; intreat, judge(-ment), (make) pray(-er, -ing), make supplication. - Strong's Number: H4046
There are 25 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: מַגֵּפָה
Transliteration: maggêphâh
Pronunciation: mag-gay-faw'
Description: from נָגַף; a pestilence; by analogy, defeat; ([idiom] be) plague(-d), slaughter, stroke. - Strong's Number: H6113
There are 45 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: עָצָר
Transliteration: ʻâtsâr
Pronunciation: aw-tsar'
Description: a primitive root; to inclose; by analogy, to hold back; also to maintain, rule, assemble; [idiom] be able, close up, detain, fast, keep (self close, still), prevail, recover, refrain, [idiom] reign, restrain, retain, shut (up), slack, stay, stop, withhold (self).