Book of numbers numbers 6 24 bible verses scriptures forgiveness prayers blessed sayings my favorite things. Numbers presents an account of the 38year period of israels wandering in the desert following the establishment of the covenant of sinai. Some were appointed of god, before their birth, to be nazarites all their days, as samson and john the baptist. We have enlisted hundreds of friends biblical scholars, theologians, homileticians and pastors dedicated to the craft of biblical preaching to provide you timely, compelling and trustworthy content. And he shall offer his offering unto the lord, one he lamb of the first year without blemish for a burnt offering, and one ewe lamb of the first year without blemish for a sin offering, and one ram without blemish for peace offerings. Numbers 6 niv bible the lord said to moses, speak to the. Then the children of israel moved, and camped in the plains of moab on the side of the jordan across from jericho. Numbers 6, new international version niv the bible app. As our text we will consider an event in the life of moses when the lord spoke to him and told him to give aaron, the high priest, some instructions. This is the exact same place where the israelites have been hanging out since god freed them from slavery back in exodus. Most of the events of the book are set in the wilderness.
The english name of the book comes from the septuagint the prechristian greek translation of the ot and is based on the census lists found in chs. The book of ruth provides an example of how the invocation of divine. It is a matter of mere conjecture at what point of time this command was given. Did you know that yeshua jesus spoke this blessing over his disciples at the time of his ascension. As it concerned the priests and their daily ministration, it would be natural to suppose that it was given at the time when the tabernacle service was set up, i. The lord said to moses, tell aaron and his sons, this is how you are to bless the israelites. Theyve been in this same spot for about a year and now theyre getting ready to start out on their journey to this land flowing with milk and honey that god keeps talking about. This now timeless and powerful benediction was first pronounced over gods people at the end of a section on the purity and defilement of the camp. Numbers 6 commentary, one of over 110 bible commentaries freely available, this commentary, by the leading authority in the church of christ, presents a verse level look at the bible. One of the chief roles of the levites is invoking gods. Sermons on numbers first presbyterian church, jackson. Sep 28, 2015 the aaronic benediction or priestly blessing contains some fascinating things. This familiar benediction has long been used by the church and jewish communities to conclude services of worship.
Putting gods name on the people supremely by means of. The nazirite vow could be either for a limited period or for life. Numbers with book summary versebyverse bible commentary. Praying every day, or multiple times throughout the day, seems to keep us closest to gods presence. Numbers is also called the book of the march and the roll call numbers 33. Putting gods name on the people supremely by means of the word emphasizes the divine source of all blessings. The book of hebrews emphasizes some of these differences such as the fact that moses was gods servant but jesus is gods son hebrews 3.
And they shall put my name upon the children of israel a very strong hebraism. Then the lord spoke to moses saying, speak to aaron and his sons, saying, thus you shall bless the sons of israel. The literary setting has puzzled scholars, prompting some even to suggest that the text has been displaced from lev 9. God blesses people in countless waysspiritual, mental, emotional, and material. Numbers and work bible commentary theology of work.
So they shall put my name on the israelites, and i will bless them, god promises num. Our good words become the moment of gods grace in the lives of people. At work our words can keep another personthat is, reassure, protect, and support. Over a period of twelve days numerous offerings were made. It reminds believers of the spiritual warfare in which they are engaged, for numbers is the book of the service and walk of gods people. It might, too, be called the book of murmurings because from beginning to end it is filled with the spirit of rebellion against god. This is a selftest on chapters 22 36 of the book of numbers. Note also that the word commonly translated lord is yahweh, the primary name of god in the old testament. The book has a long and complex history, but its final form is probably due to a priestly redaction i.
Bamidbar numbers chapter 6 parshah naso tanakh online. I feel that this blessing should be used by us today and that we have every right and responsibility to do so. Usually such words are the province of the young and arrive here via soaps from america or australia, where they are strangers to the real shape and beauty of the english. This benediction in some form was widely used in ancient israel, especially at the conclusion of worship see leviticus 9. The working preacher team believes that god uses good biblical preaching to change lives. We are to pass on that good news to those who need to hear it. The hebrew title of the book bemidbar, in the desert is more descriptive of its contents.
Intro to numbers biblica the international bible society. Moses and the princes in israel count from each tribe except levi those males twenty years of age and olderthey total 603,550the levites are appointed to attend the tabernacle. The message of the book of numbers, is universal and timeless. Numbers 6 the nazirite 1 the lord said to moses, 2 speak to the israelites and say to them. The book of leviticus as well as the book of numbers follow immediately after the book of exodus. Pass it on, of course, after we have been saved and have experienced the good news of salvation we are to pass it on. This is the law of the nazarite who hath vowed, and of his offering unto the lord for his separation, beside that that his hand shall get. The book of numbers was written between 1440 and 1400 b. The paperback bible presents the bible by the book and is designed to be portable, readable, and truly personal with ample margins for notations. Notice that it was the lord who spoke to moses and told him to tell aaron and his sons that they should bless the children of israel with this wonderful blessing, or benediction. Jan 01, 2012 working preacher is a ministry brought to you by luther seminary.
Before you attempt to answer the questions below you should read these chapters in the bible and answer the questions at the end of each chapter found at the website answer the questions below and then click ok to send your answers. Numbers 6 commentary james burton coffman commentaries on. If a man or woman wants to make a special vow, a vow of dedication to the lord as a nazirite, 3 they must abstain from wine and other fermented drink and must not drink vinegar made from wine or other fermented drink. To be under the almighty protection of god our saviour. We are, after all, called to bring blessings to the world around us num. Bible class book on numbers david padfield numbers, moses, old testament, bible class, workbook, study guide, israel, youth group, sunday school. But, in general, it was a vow of separation from the world and devotedness to the services of religion, for a limited time, and under certain rules, which any person might make if they pleased. But the focus here is on blessing people with words. Now balak the son of zippor saw all that israel had done to the amorites. Before this blessing is given, the children of israel are assembled, getting ready to leave on a dangerous journey across the desert. Numbers 6 commentary james burton coffman commentaries. But it is wise to remember that this blessing stands at both the beginning and end.
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