Numbers 12:15

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Numbers 12:15 in Multiple Translations

Berean Standard Bible BSB

So Miriam was confined outside the camp for seven days, and the people did not move on until she was brought in again.

King James Version KJV

And Miriam was shut out from the camp seven days: and the people journeyed not till Miriam was brought in again.

American Standard Version ASV

And Miriam was shut up without the camp seven days: and the people journeyed not till Miriam was brought in again.

Bible in Basic English BBE

So Miriam was shut up outside the tent-circle for seven days: and the people did not go forward on their journey till Miriam had come in again.

Free Bible Version FBV

Miriam was kept in isolation outside the camp for seven days, and the people did not move on until she was taken back in.

Geneva Bible 1599 GNV

So Miriam was shut out of the hoste seuen dayes, and the people remooued not, till Miriam was brought in againe.

Young's Literal Translation YLT

And Miriam is shut out at the outside of the camp seven days, and the people hath not journeyed till Miriam is gathered;

World English Bible WEB

Miriam was shut up outside of the camp seven days, and the people didn’t travel until Miriam was brought in again.

Noah Webster Bible WBS

And Miriam was shut out from the camp seven days: and the people journeyed not till Miriam was brought in again .

Douay-Rheims 1899 DRV

Mary therefore was put out of the camp seven days: and the people moved not from that place until Mary was called again.

Translation for Translators T4T

So they sent her outside the camp for seven days. ◄The people/We► did not move to another location until she returned.

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Numbers 12:15 Interlinear (Deep Study)

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HEB וַ/תִּסָּגֵ֥ר מִרְיָ֛ם מִ/ח֥וּץ לַֽ/מַּחֲנֶ֖ה שִׁבְעַ֣ת יָמִ֑ים וְ/הָ/עָם֙ לֹ֣א נָסַ֔ע עַד הֵאָסֵ֖ף מִרְיָֽם

וַ/תִּסָּגֵ֥ר çâgar H5462 to shut Conj | V-Niphal-ConsecImperf-3fs

מִרְיָ֛ם Miryâm H4813 Miriam N-proper

מִ/ח֥וּץ chûwts H2351 outside Prep | N-ms

לַֽ/מַּחֲנֶ֖ה machăneh H4264 camp Prep | N-cs

שִׁבְעַ֣ת shebaʻ H7651 seven Adj

יָמִ֑ים yôwm H3117 day N-mp

וְ/הָ/עָם֙ ʻam H5971 Amaw Conj | Art | N-ms

לֹ֣א lôʼ H3808 not Part

נָסַ֔ע nâçaʻ H5265 to set out V-Qal-Perf-3ms

עַד ʻad H5704 till Prep

הֵאָסֵ֖ף ʼâçaph H622 to gather V-Niphal-Inf-a

מִרְיָֽם Miryâm H4813 Miriam N-proper

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Hebrew Word Reference — Numbers 12:15

וַ/תִּסָּגֵ֥ר çâgar H5462 "to shut" Conj | V-Niphal-ConsecImperf-3fs

To shut means to close something, like a door or a container. In the Bible, this word is used to describe surrendering or giving something up, like in the book of Ezra where the Israelites shut themselves in to pray.

Definition: 1) to shut, close 1a) (Qal) 1a1) to shut 1a2) to close, close up 1a3) closed up, closely joined, shut up 1b) (Niphal) 1b1) to be shut up 1b2) to be shut or closed 1c) (Piel) to shut up, deliver up 1d) (Pual) to be shut up 1e) (Hiphil) 1e1) to deliver up 1e2) to shut up, imprison 2) pure gold Aramaic equivalent: se.gar (סְגַר "to shut" H5463)

Usage: Occurs in 87 OT verses. KJV: close up, deliver (up), give over (up), inclose, [idiom] pure, repair, shut (in, self, out, up, up together), stop, [idiom] straitly. See also: Genesis 2:21; 1 Kings 11:27; Psalms 17:10.

מִרְיָ֛ם Miryâm H4813 "Miriam" N-proper

Miriam means rebellion and is the name of two Israelitesses, one the sister of Moses and Aaron, and another a woman of Judah. Miriam is first mentioned in Exodus as a leader among the Israelites.

Definition: A woman of the tribe of Judah(?) living at the time of Divided Monarchy, only mentioned at 1Ch.4.17; daughter of: Mered (H4778)(?) and Bithiah (H1332); sister of: Shammai (H8060I) and Ishbah (H3431); half-sister of: Jered (H3382H)(?), Heber (H2268I)(?) and Jekuthiel (H3354)(?) § Miriam = "rebellion" 1) elder sister of Moses and Aaron 2) a woman of Judah

Usage: Occurs in 13 OT verses. KJV: Miriam. See also: Exodus 15:20; Numbers 12:15; Micah 6:4.

מִ/ח֥וּץ chûwts H2351 "outside" Prep | N-ms

This word means outside or outdoors, referring to something beyond a wall or boundary. It can also mean a street or highway, as seen in various KJV translations, including abroad, field, and without.

Definition: outside, outward, street, the outside

Usage: Occurs in 158 OT verses. KJV: abroad, field, forth, highway, more, out(-side, -ward), street, without. See also: Genesis 6:14; 2 Chronicles 24:8; Psalms 18:43.

לַֽ/מַּחֲנֶ֖ה machăneh H4264 "camp" Prep | N-cs

This word refers to a camp or army, like the Israelites' encampments in the wilderness. It can also mean a group of people or animals. The KJV translates it as 'army, band, or camp'.

Definition: 1) encampment, camp 1a) camp, place of encampment 1b) camp of armed host, army camp 1c) those who encamp, company, body of people

Usage: Occurs in 190 OT verses. KJV: army, band, battle, camp, company, drove, host, tents. See also: Genesis 32:3; Joshua 6:18; Psalms 27:3.

שִׁבְעַ֣ת shebaʻ H7651 "seven" Adj

This word means the number seven, which was considered a special or sacred number. It can also mean seven times or a week, and is used in the Bible to describe completeness or perfection. The KJV translates it as seven or sevenfold.

Definition: 1) seven (cardinal number) 1a) as ordinal number 1b) in combination-17, 700 etc Aramaic equivalent: shiv.ah (שִׁבְעָה "seven" H7655)

Usage: Occurs in 344 OT verses. KJV: ([phrase] by) seven(-fold),-s, (-teen, -teenth), -th, times). Compare H7658 (שִׁבְעָנָה). See also: Genesis 4:24; Leviticus 23:15; 2 Samuel 21:6.

יָמִ֑ים yôwm H3117 "day" N-mp

The Hebrew word 'yom' refers to a day, which can be a literal 24-hour period or a figurative space of time. It is used in the Bible to describe a wide range of time periods, from a single day to a year or a lifetime. The word 'yom' is used in many different contexts throughout the Bible.

Definition: : day/when/time/period 1) day, time, year 1a) day (as opposed to night) 1b) day (24 hour period) 1b1) as defined by evening and morning in Genesis 1 1b2) as a division of time 1b2a) a working day, a day's journey 1c) days, lifetime (pl.) 1d) time, period (general) 1e) year 1f) temporal references 1f1) today 1f2) yesterday 1f3) tomorrow

Usage: Occurs in 1930 OT verses. KJV: age, [phrase] always, [phrase] chronicals, continually(-ance), daily, ((birth-), each, to) day, (now a, two) days (agone), [phrase] elder, [idiom] end, [phrase] evening, [phrase] (for) ever(-lasting, -more), [idiom] full, life, as (so) long as (... live), (even) now, [phrase] old, [phrase] outlived, [phrase] perpetually, presently, [phrase] remaineth, [idiom] required, season, [idiom] since, space, then, (process of) time, [phrase] as at other times, [phrase] in trouble, weather, (as) when, (a, the, within a) while (that), [idiom] whole ([phrase] age), (full) year(-ly), [phrase] younger. See also: Genesis 1:5; Genesis 33:13; Exodus 23:15.

וְ/הָ/עָם֙ ʻam H5971 "Amaw" Conj | Art | N-ms

A people or nation is what this Hebrew word represents, like the nation of Israel in Exodus 33:13. It can also mean a tribe, troops, or attendants, and is used to describe a group of people gathered together. The word is often used to refer to the people of God.

Definition: This name means nation, people

Usage: Occurs in 1655 OT verses. KJV: folk, men, nation, people. See also: Genesis 11:6; Exodus 16:4; Leviticus 17:9.

לֹ֣א lôʼ H3808 "not" Part

The Hebrew word for not or no is used to indicate absence or negation, as when God says no to the Israelites' requests, or when they disobey His commands.

Definition: 1) not, no 1a) not (with verb-absolute prohibition) 1b) not (with modifier-negation) 1c) nothing (subst) 1d) without (with particle) 1e) before (of time) Aramaic equivalent: la (לָא "not" H3809)

Usage: Occurs in 3967 OT verses. KJV: [idiom] before, [phrase] or else, ere, [phrase] except, ig(-norant), much, less, nay, neither, never, no((-ne), -r, (-thing)), ([idiom] as though...,(can-), for) not (out of), of nought, otherwise, out of, [phrase] surely, [phrase] as truly as, [phrase] of a truth, [phrase] verily, for want, [phrase] whether, without. See also: Genesis 2:5; Genesis 31:15; Exodus 4:9.

נָסַ֔ע nâçaʻ H5265 "to set out" V-Qal-Perf-3ms

In the Bible, this word means to set out or start a journey, like the Israelites departing from Egypt, or to remove something, as in pulling up tent pins.

Definition: 1) to pull out, pull up, set out, journey, remove, set forward, depart 1a) (Qal) 1a1) to pull out or up 1a2) to set out, depart 1a3) to journey, march 1a4) to set forth (of wind) 1b) (Niphal) to be pulled up, be removed, be plucked up 1c) (Hiphil) 1c1) to cause to set out, lead out, cause to spring up 1c2) to remove, quarry

Usage: Occurs in 140 OT verses. KJV: cause to blow, bring, get, (make to) go (away, forth, forward, onward, out), (take) journey, march, remove, set aside (forward), [idiom] still, be on his (go their) way. See also: Genesis 11:2; Numbers 33:9; Psalms 78:26.

עַד ʻad H5704 "till" Prep

This Hebrew word means until or as far as, describing a point in time or space. It's used in the Bible to set boundaries or limits, like in Exodus when describing the Israelites' journey.

Definition: prep 1) as far as, even to, until, up to, while, as far as 1a) of space 1a1) as far as, up to, even to 1b) in combination 1b1) from...as far as, both...and (with 'min' -from) 1c) of time 1c1) even to, until, unto, till, during, end 1d) of degree 1d1) even to, to the degree of, even like conj 2) until, while, to the point that, so that even Aramaic equivalent: ad (עַד "till" H5705)

Usage: Occurs in 1128 OT verses. KJV: against, and, as, at, before, by (that), even (to), for(-asmuch as), (hither-) to, [phrase] how long, into, as long (much) as, (so) that, till, toward, until, when, while, ([phrase] as) yet. See also: Genesis 3:19; Exodus 32:20; Numbers 23:24.

הֵאָסֵ֖ף ʼâçaph H622 "to gather" V-Niphal-Inf-a

To gather means to bring people or things together, often for a purpose like worship or community. It can also mean to take away or remove something, like gathering a harvest. This word appears in books like Genesis and Psalms.

Definition: 1) to gather, receive, remove, gather in 1a) (Qal) 1a1) to gather, collect 1a2) to gather (an individual into company of others) 1a3) to bring up the rear 1a4) to gather and take away, remove, withdraw 1b) (Niphal) 1b1) to assemble, be gathered 1b2) (pass of Qal 1a2) 1b2a) to be gathered to one's fathers 1b2b) to be brought in or into (association with others) 1b3) (pass of Qal 1a4) 1b3a) to be taken away, removed, perish 1c) (Piel) 1c1) to gather (harvest) 1c2) to take in, receive into 1c3) rearguard, rearward (subst) 1d) (Pual) to be gathered 1e) (Hithpael) to gather oneself or themselves

Usage: Occurs in 188 OT verses. KJV: assemble, bring, consume, destroy, felch, gather (in, together, up again), [idiom] generally, get (him), lose, put all together, receive, recover (another from leprosy), (be) rereward, [idiom] surely, take (away, into, up), [idiom] utterly, withdraw. See also: Genesis 6:21; 1 Chronicles 11:13; Psalms 26:9.

מִרְיָֽם Miryâm H4813 "Miriam" N-proper

Miriam means rebellion and is the name of two Israelitesses, one the sister of Moses and Aaron, and another a woman of Judah. Miriam is first mentioned in Exodus as a leader among the Israelites.

Usage: Occurs in 13 OT verses. KJV: Miriam. See also: Exodus 15:20; Numbers 12:15; Micah 6:4.

Study Notes — Numbers 12:15

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Numbers 12:15 Summary
Frequently Asked Questions
Reflection Questions
Gill's Exposition on Numbers 12:15
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Numbers 12:15
Matthew Poole's Commentary on Numbers 12:15
Trapp's Commentary on Numbers 12:15
Ellicott's Commentary on Numbers 12:15
Whedon's Commentary on Numbers 12:15
Sermons on Numbers 12:15

Context — The Complaint of Miriam and Aaron

13So Moses cried out to the LORD, “O God, please heal her!” 14But the LORD answered Moses, “If her father had but spit in her face, would she not have been in disgrace for seven days? Let her be confined outside the camp for seven days; after that she may be brought back in.”

15So Miriam was confined outside the camp for seven days, and the people did not move on until she was brought in again.

16After that, the people set out from Hazeroth and camped in the Wilderness of Paran.

Cross References

	Reference	Text (BSB)
1	Deuteronomy 24:8–9	In cases of infectious skin diseases, be careful to diligently follow everything the Levitical priests instruct you. Be careful to do as I have commanded them. Remember what the LORD your God did to Miriam on the journey after you came out of Egypt.
2	Micah 7:8–9	Do not gloat over me, my enemy! Though I have fallen, I will arise; though I sit in darkness, the LORD will be my light. Because I have sinned against Him, I must endure the rage of the LORD, until He argues my case and executes justice for me. He will bring me into the light; I will see His righteousness.
3	Micah 6:4	For I brought you up from the land of Egypt and redeemed you from the house of slavery. I sent Moses before you, as well as Aaron and Miriam.
4	Habakkuk 3:2	O LORD, I have heard the report of You; I stand in awe, O LORD, of Your deeds. Revive them in these years; make them known in these years. In Your wrath, remember mercy!
5	Lamentations 3:32	Even if He causes grief, He will show compassion according to His abundant loving devotion.
6	Genesis 9:21–23	But when he drank some of its wine, he became drunk and uncovered himself inside his tent. And Ham, the father of Canaan, saw his father’s nakedness and told his two brothers outside. Then Shem and Japheth took a garment and placed it across their shoulders, and walking backward, they covered their father’s nakedness. Their faces were turned away so that they did not see their father’s nakedness.
7	Exodus 20:12	Honor your father and mother, so that your days may be long in the land that the LORD your God is giving you.

Numbers 12:15 Summary

This verse tells us that Miriam was punished for her rebellion against Moses by being confined outside the camp for seven days. The people of Israel waited for her to be brought back in before moving on, showing that they valued community and unity (as seen in Numbers 12:15). This event reminds us that our actions have consequences, and that respecting authority is important (as seen in Romans 13:1-2). By reflecting on Miriam's experience, we can learn to respect the leaders that God has placed in our lives and to prioritize unity and community.

Frequently Asked Questions

Why was Miriam confined outside the camp for seven days?

Miriam was confined outside the camp for seven days as a punishment for her rebellion against Moses, as instructed by the Lord in Numbers 12:14, where it is written that if her father had but spit in her face, she would have been in disgrace for seven days.

What does this verse reveal about the character of the people of Israel?

This verse shows that the people of Israel were willing to wait for Miriam to be brought back in before moving on, demonstrating their respect for her and their desire to keep the community together, as seen in Numbers 12:15.

How does this event relate to the concept of leadership and authority in the Bible?

This event highlights the importance of respecting leadership and authority, as Miriam's rebellion against Moses was not tolerated, and she was punished for it, as seen in Numbers 12:9-10, where the Lord comes down in a pillar of cloud to address the situation.

What can we learn from Miriam's experience about the consequences of sin?

Miriam's experience teaches us that sin has consequences, and that rebellion against God-appointed leaders can lead to punishment and restoration, as seen in Numbers 12:13-15, where Moses intercedes for Miriam and she is eventually brought back into the camp.

Reflection Questions

What are some ways that I can show respect for the leaders that God has placed in my life?
How do I respond when I am faced with consequences for my actions, and what can I learn from those experiences?
In what ways can I prioritize unity and community, just like the people of Israel did when they waited for Miriam to be brought back in?
What are some areas in my life where I may be rebelling against God's authority, and how can I surrender to Him in those areas?

Gill's Exposition on Numbers 12:15

And Miriam was shut out of the camp seven days,.... And so in later times lepers dwelt alone, and in a separate house, as long as the leprosy was upon them, see 2 Chronicles 26:21; Miriam no doubt

Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Numbers 12:15

And Miriam was shut out from the camp seven days: and the people journeyed not till Miriam was brought in again.

Matthew Poole's Commentary on Numbers 12:15

Which was a testimony of respect to her both from God and from the people, God so ordering it, partly lest she should be overwhelmed by such a public rebuke from God, and partly lest, she being a prophetess, together with her person, the gift of prophecy should come into contempt.

Trapp's Commentary on Numbers 12:15

Numbers 12:15 And Miriam was shut out from the camp seven days: and the people journeyed not till Miriam was brought in [again].Ver. 15. And the people journeyed not.] But stayed for her restoration. She had once stayed for Moses, saith Jarchi, when he was cast into the river, therefore the people stay for her. There is a memorandum set upon this leprosy of Miriam, like as afterwards was upon Lot’ s wife’ s transformation.

Ellicott's Commentary on Numbers 12:15

(15) And the people journeyed not . . . —The law for the purification of the leper, as prescribed in Leviticus 14, had already been delivered.

Whedon's Commentary on Numbers 12:15

15. And the people journeyed not — More than two million people — Bertheau calculates three million — are retarded in their journey by the sin of one influential person.

Sermons on Numbers 12:15

	Sermon	Description
	Overcoming Lust (Compilation) by Compilations	In this sermon, the preacher emphasizes the evidence of being born of God, which is making war against sin. He describes how indulging in sinful desires may provide temporary pleas
	When the Temple Declares the Glory of God by Carter Conlon	This sermon emphasizes the importance of giving glory to God by agreeing with what He has spoken to us. It highlights the power of God's voice in our lives, breaking barriers, brin
	Separated From Lot by F.B. Meyer	F.B. Meyer emphasizes the necessity of separation from worldly influences, using the story of Abraham and Lot to illustrate how God can transform unworthy materials into vessels of
	The Deliverance of the Kirk of God by Samuel Rutherford	Samuel Rutherford preaches on the prophecy of the fall of Babylon and the deliverance of Jerusalem, emphasizing the union and fellowship of a divided Kirk and the people of God. Th
	Victory in Reverses by C.H. Spurgeon	C.H. Spurgeon delivers a powerful message on finding victory in times of adversity, emphasizing that even when we feel downtrodden and oppressed, we can trust in the Lord to bring
	Belief Through the Darkness by Mary Wilder Tileston	Mary Wilder Tileston preaches about finding light in the midst of darkness, emphasizing the importance of trusting in God's goodness, wisdom, and mercy even when faced with doubts
	Confiding Trust and Patient Submission by J.C. Philpot	J.C. Philpot preaches about the journey of a believer through afflictions, temptations, and darkness, highlighting the need for patient submission to God's righteous dealings. The