The book of the wars of the lord there are endless conjectures about this book, both among ancients and moderns. No brethren nor sisters, as appears from numbers 27. Book 1 philip and pat juler book 2 chun kertyoo book 3 reg and marjorie vines book 4 david clines book 5 john and grace robertson book 6 bob and vic mccallum book 7 chue petnamngern book 8 vic and jean fleming in the present book, as in my other books, my aim is to provide biblical reference material that bridges two gaps at the same time. Numbers teaches the emerging generation to learn from the faithlessness of the previous generation, but to do so with understanding and without a judgmental attitude. Numbers 27 commentary peter petts commentary on the bible. Lightfoots opinion is the most simple, and to me bears the greatest appearance of being the true one. At first glance the book of numbers reads a bit like an operations manual. For moses had enjoyed the privilege of unrestricted direct contact with god.
God makes adam and eve and everything genesis 1224. Rolf jacobson, karoline lewis, david lose, and matt skinner for a conversation around preaching the lectionary texts for name of jesus. Things or persons devoted are here distinguished from things or persons that were only sanctified. Study the bible online using commentary on numbers 27. At his command he and the entire community of the israelites will go out, and at his command they will come in.
But if what has just been observed from the jewish writers be true, that, upon confessing her guilt, the woman was only divorced. This book is called numbers because there are many lists of numbers in it. However, because of the poetic verses that follow, many believe that this book was made up of pieces of poetry and songs. How to love god with all your heart by keith simons. Our good words become the moment of gods grace in the lives of people.
Provision made of a successor in the government, 1. The priests told them how god wanted them to live, which produced a properlylived, safer, happier, more meaningful life, which in turn brought many national and individual blessings, the greatest of which was a close relationship with god. Library the father william most theological collection. To be under the almighty protection of god our saviour. For those seeking a more thorough evangelical commentary on numbers than the tyndale format will allow, ashleys work is a great place to turn. It will commence with the numbering of israel, a sign. It all begins with god by marie wetherill and keith simons. Zelophehad, of the tribe of manasseh, and of the family of gilead, had died not in any special judgment, but along with the whole generation that perished in the wilderness. The word presumption does not quite mean in hebrew what it does in english. This is the complete commentary by robert milligan.
And when you have seen it, you also shall be gathered to your people, as aaron your brother was gathered. Then came the daughters of zelophehad the son of hepher, the son of gilead, the son of machir, the son of manasseh, from the families of manasseh the son of joseph. At his command they shall go out and at his command they shall come in, both he and the sons of israel with him, even all the. Bible students disagree about the meaning and purpose of this book. Tucked between those lists and numbers are some stories of real people, dealing with real issues of faith. The law concerning the firstlings of unclean beasts leviticus 27.
Abarim the whole tract of mountains was called abarim, whereof one of the highest was called nebo, and the top of. The names of his daughters were mahlah, noah, hoglah, milcah and tirzah. Verses 111 mention is made of the case of these daughters of zelophehad in the chapter. The bible doesnt tell us what process moses uses to identify and prepare joshua, except that he prays for gods guidance num. David guzik commentary on numbers 27 where joshua is chosen and given authority to by god to be the next leader of israel. Then came the daughters of zelophehad, the son of hepher, the son of gilead, the son of machir, the son of manasseh. Numbers 27 commentary matthew henry commentary on the. Ashley the book of numbers the new international commentary on the old testament, 1993.
In english, it simply means to assume, to take a matter upon oneself without considering all. The old testament records many times that he did this for example, numbers 33. Numbers 27 commentary james burton coffman commentaries. Then drew near the daughters of zelophehad, the son of hepher, the son of gilead, the son of machir, the son of manasseh, of the families of manasseh the son of joseph. Go up into this mount abarim, and see the land which i have given to the children of israel. Two main characters stand out in this enigmatic story. The proposed division of the land suggested by the census in num 26 brought up a special question of considerable importance to israel. Read more share copy show footnotes a service of faithlife logos bible software. In addition, keil cited another example from premosaic times in the instance of jarha 1 chronicles 2. Numbers does tell us that he makes sure to publicly recognize and support joshua and to follow the recognized procedure to confirm his authority num. A free bible version and commentary on the old testament book of numbers in easy english. These remarkable young women are introduced to us in verses one through four of chapter 27 of the book of numbers.
Their believing expectation that the word of the lord. So all the congregation lifted up their voices and cried, and the people wept that night. F3 for more on this, along with a biblical example to the contrary, see under num. These bible commentaries are easy to read and understand. Israel paid this tithe to their ministry, who in turn interceded to god on their behalf. This short chapter concludes the book of numbers, the whole text of it being concerned with a problem that came up over the divine permission that had been given to the daughters of zelophehad num.
The inconveniences which might be produced by daughters, inheritances, marrying out of their own tribe, remedied on the recommendation of certain chiefs of the tribe of joseph, who stated the case of the daughters of zelophehad, num 36. Read numbers 27 commentary using matthew henry commentary on the whole bible complete. Numbers 27 commentary, one of over 110 bible commentaries freely. Deuteronomy 1, english standard version 2016 esv the. This book seems to have been some book of remembrances and directions, written by moses for joshuas private instruction. But the focus here is on blessing people with words. Because he went of his own accord with the princes of moab, and did not wait till they came to call him, i. However, this is not what the passage is talking about. He very helpfully explores the important theological themes within the book. This commentary explains the things that are clear in the song.
In english, it simply means to assume, to take a matter upon oneself without considering all the factors and doing it. Leviticus 27 commentary matthew henrys complete commentary. A statute of judgment a statute or rule, by which the magistrates shall give judgment in such cases. The daughters of zelophehad are commanded to marry in their own tribe, num 36. The water shall enter into her these effects, the jews tell us, presently followed. But if what has just been observed from the jewish writers be true, that, upon. Joshua, like all future rulers of israel, was to ask counsel mediately, through the high priest and those means of inquiring of god wherewith the high priest was entrusted. The daughters of zelophehad apply for an inheritance, the law of inheritances. This is the very verb used to describe moses act of rebellion in striking the rock cf. Because of this god abandoned them to dishonorable passions, for their women. So the people came to moses and said, we have sinned, because we have spoken against the lord and you. So they shall put my name on the israelites, and i will bless them, god promises num.
The hebrew name for these books is the torah, which means law. The 2011 edition of the niv mistakenly states that the drink will cause miscarriage in numbers 5. Numbers 27 commentary matthew henry commentary on the whole. Essentially, the husband and wife would come to the priest, the priest would then create a concoction of unpleasant. Devoted things were most holy to the lord, and could neither revert nor be alienated, leviticus 27. Leviticus 27 commentary, one of over 110 bible commentaries freely available, this commentary, filling six volumes, provides an exhaustive look at every verse in the bible. At his word they shall go out, and at his word they shall come in, both he and all the people of israel with him, the whole congregation. All of the commentary found here can be purchased, consolidated in hardcopy format as individual softcover books, one for each book of the torah, or. Harpers bible commentary edited by james luther mays, new york. Zelophehad belonged to the clans of manasseh, son of joseph. Study numbers 27 using matthew henrys bible commentary concise to better understand scripture with full outline and verse meaning. This commentary deals with the bible text like a picture in words about gods love.
Jul, 2018 then the book turns a corner with the new generations census num. And he shall stand before eleazar the priest joshua was thus to be inferior to what moses had been. The narration of only two events makes up this chapter. Jan 01, 2012 sermon brainwave podcast brainwave 212. Its got numbers of soldiers, lists of names, and a bit of repetition. They contain gods instructions about how his people should live.
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