Numbers 25:15
Numbers 25:15 in Multiple Translations
And the name of the slain Midianite woman was Cozbi, the daughter of Zur, a tribal chief of a Midianite family.
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.
And the name of the Midianitish woman that was slain was Cozbi, the daughter of Zur; he was head of the people of a fathers’ house in Midian.
And the woman of Midian who was put to death was Cozbi, the daughter of Zur; he was the head of a family in Midian.
The name of the Midianite woman who was killed was Cozbi, daughter of Zur, a family leader of a Midianite tribe.
And the name of the Midianitish woman, that was slayne, was Cozbi the daughter of Zur, who was head ouer the people of his fathers house in Midian.
and the name of the woman who is smitten, the Midianitess, [is] Cozbi daughter of Zur, head of a people — of the house of a father in Midian [is] he.
The name of the Midianite woman who was slain was Cozbi, the daughter of Zur. He was head of the people of a fathers’ house in Midian.
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.
And the Madianite woman, that was slain with him, was called Cozbi the daughter of Sur, a most noble prince among the Madianites.
The woman’s name was Cozbi. She was the daughter of Zur, who was the leader of one of the clans of the Midian people-group.
Berean Amplified Bible — Numbers 25:15
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Numbers 25:15 Interlinear (Deep Study)
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וְ/שֵׁ֨ם
הָֽ/אִשָּׁ֧ה
הַ/מֻּכָּ֛ה
הַ/מִּדְיָנִ֖ית
כָּזְבִּ֣י
בַת
צ֑וּר
רֹ֣אשׁ
אֻמּ֥וֹת
בֵּֽית
אָ֛ב
בְּ/מִדְיָ֖ן
הֽוּא
וְ/שֵׁ֨ם
shêm
H8034
name
Conj | N-ms
הָֽ/אִשָּׁ֧ה
ʼishshâh
H802
woman
Art | N-fs
הַ/מֻּכָּ֛ה
nâkâh
H5221
to smite
Art | V-Hophal-Inf-c
הַ/מִּדְיָנִ֖ית
Midyânîy
H4084
Midianite
Art | Adj
כָּזְבִּ֣י
Kôzᵉbîy
H3579
Cozbi
N-proper
בַת
bath
H1323
Bath (Shua)
N-fs
צ֑וּר
Tsûwr
H6698
Zur
N-proper
רֹ֣אשׁ
rôʼsh
H7218
head
N-ms
אֻמּ֥וֹת
ʼummah
H523
people
N-fp
בֵּֽית
bayith
H1004
place
N-ms
אָ֛ב
ʼâb
H1
father
N-ms
בְּ/מִדְיָ֖ן
Midyân
H4080
Midian
Prep | N-proper
הֽוּא
hûwʼ
H1931
he/she/it
Pron
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Hebrew Word Reference — Numbers 25:15
וְ/שֵׁ֨ם
shêm
H8034
"name"
Conj | N-ms
In the Bible, a name represents a person's identity, honor, and character, like God's name symbolizing His power and authority. It appears in Genesis and other books, often referring to God's name or a person's reputation. This concept is central to understanding biblical identity.
Definition: 1) name 1a) name 1b) reputation, fame, glory 1c) the Name (as designation of God) 1d) memorial, monument Aramaic equivalent: shum (שֻׁם "name" H8036)
Usage: Occurs in 771 OT verses. KJV: [phrase] base, (in-) fame(-ous), named(-d), renown, report. See also: Genesis 2:11; Exodus 3:15; Deuteronomy 16:6.
הָֽ/אִשָּׁ֧ה
ʼishshâh
H802
"woman"
Art | N-fs
The Hebrew word for woman, used to describe a female person, wife, or animal, appears in many biblical passages, including Genesis and Exodus, and is often translated as woman, wife, or female.
Definition: : woman 1) woman, wife, female 1a) woman (opposite of man) 1b) wife (woman married to a man) 1c) female (of animals) 1d) each, every (pronoun)
Usage: Occurs in 686 OT verses. KJV: (adulter) ess, each, every, female, [idiom] many, [phrase] none, one, [phrase] together, wife, woman. Often unexpressed in English. See also: Genesis 2:22; Genesis 34:4; Numbers 5:12.
הַ/מֻּכָּ֛ה
nâkâh
H5221
"to smite"
Art | V-Hophal-Inf-c
In the Bible, this Hebrew word means to strike or hit something, and it's used in many different ways, like in Exodus when God strikes down the Egyptians. It can also mean to punish or destroy, as seen in Isaiah. The word is used to describe God's judgment.
Definition: 1) to strike, smite, hit, beat, slay, kill 1a)(Niphal) to be stricken or smitten 1b) (Pual) to be stricken or smitten 1c) (Hiphil) 1c1) to smite, strike, beat, scourge, clap, applaud, give a thrust 1c2) to smite, kill, slay (man or beast) 1c3) to smite, attack, attack and destroy, conquer, subjugate, ravage 1c4) to smite, chastise, send judgment upon, punish, destroy 1d) (Hophal) to be smitten 1d1) to receive a blow 1d2) to be wounded 1d3) to be beaten 1d4) to be (fatally) smitten, be killed, be slain 1d5) to be attacked and captured 1d6) to be smitten (with disease) 1d7) to be blighted (of plants)
Usage: Occurs in 461 OT verses. KJV: beat, cast forth, clap, give (wounds), [idiom] go forward, [idiom] indeed, kill, make (slaughter), murderer, punish, slaughter, slay(-er, -ing), smite(-r, -ing), strike, be stricken, (give) stripes, [idiom] surely, wound. See also: Genesis 4:15; Joshua 10:20; 1 Samuel 29:5.
הַ/מִּדְיָנִ֖ית
Midyânîy
H4084
"Midianite"
Art | Adj
A Midianite is someone from the tribe of Midian, which was known for its strife and conflict. In the book of Genesis, Moses married a Midianite woman, Zipporah. The Midianites are also mentioned in the book of Numbers.
Definition: Someone from Midian Group of mid.yan (מִדְיָן "Midian" H4080H) § Midianite, of Midian "strife" a member of the tribe of Midian 2) an inhabitant of the land of Midian
Usage: Occurs in 7 OT verses. KJV: Midianite. Compare H4092 (מְדָנִי). See also: Genesis 37:28; Numbers 25:14; Numbers 31:2.
כָּזְבִּ֣י
Kôzᵉbîy
H3579
"Cozbi"
N-proper
Cozbi was a Midianite woman who lived during the time of the Israelites in the wilderness, and is infamous for her adultery, which was punished by Phinehas, as recorded in Numbers 25:15.
Definition: A woman living at the time of Egypt and Wilderness, first mentioned at Num.25.15; daughter of: Zur (H6698) § Cozbi = "my lie" a daughter of Zur, a chief of the Midianites, who was slain by Phinehas because of her adultery
Usage: Occurs in 2 OT verses. KJV: Cozbi. See also: Numbers 25:15; Numbers 25:18.
בַת
bath
H1323
"Bath (Shua)"
N-fs
The Hebrew word for daughter is used to describe a female child or a woman, and can also be used figuratively. In the Bible, it is used to describe women like Bathsheba, the wife of Uriah and later of King David.
Definition: A woman living at the time of the Patriarchs, first mentioned at Gen.38.2; daughter of: Shua (H7770); married to Judah (H3063); mother of: Er (H6147), Onan (H0209) and Shelah (H7956) the wife of Uriah whom David had murdered, having had adulterous relations with her; subsequently wife of David and mother of Solomon, Shimea, Shobab, and Nathan (alternate spelling to 'Bathsheba')
Usage: Occurs in 498 OT verses. KJV: apple (of the eye), branch, company, daughter, [idiom] first, [idiom] old, [phrase] owl, town, village. See also: Genesis 5:4; Exodus 2:21; Ruth 1:13.
צ֑וּר
Tsûwr
H6698
"Zur"
N-proper
Zur, a personal name meaning rock, given to a Midianite and an Israelite in 1 Chronicles 8:30 and Numbers 25:15.
Definition: A man of the tribe of Benjamin living at the time of United Monarchy, first mentioned at 1Ch.8.30; son of: Abiel (H0022) and Maacah (H4601N); brother of: Kish (H7027), Ner (H5369), Abdon (H5658J), Baal (H1168B), Nadab (H5070J), Gedor (H1446I), Ahio (H0283I), Zecher (H2144) and Mikloth (H4732) § Zur = "rock" 1) father of Cozbi and one of the 5 Midianite princes who were slain when Balaam fell 2) son of Jehiel, the father or leader of Gibeon
Usage: Occurs in 5 OT verses. KJV: Zur. See also: Numbers 25:15; Joshua 13:21; 1 Chronicles 9:36.
רֹ֣אשׁ
rôʼsh
H7218
"head"
N-ms
This Hebrew word means chief or prince, and is used to describe leaders in the Bible, such as in the book of 1 Samuel. It signifies a position of authority and importance.
Definition: : head 1) head, top, summit, upper part, chief, total, sum, height, front, beginning 1a) head (of man, animals) 1b) top, tip (of mountain) 1c) height (of stars) 1d) chief, head (of man, city, nation, place, family, priest) 1e) head, front, beginning 1f) chief, choicest, best 1g) head, division, company, band 1h) sum
Usage: Occurs in 547 OT verses. KJV: band, beginning, captain, chapiter, chief(-est place, man, things), company, end, [idiom] every (man), excellent, first, forefront, (be-)head, height, (on) high(-est part, (priest)), [idiom] lead, [idiom] poor, principal, ruler, sum, top. See also: Genesis 2:10; Numbers 17:18; 2 Samuel 4:7.
אֻמּ֥וֹת
ʼummah
H523
"people"
N-fp
Refers to a group of people or a community, like a nation or tribe. Used in Genesis to describe the people of Israel. It can also refer to a specific group of people with a shared identity or purpose.
Definition: people, tribe, nation Aramaic equivalent: um.mah (אֻמָּה "people" H0524)
Usage: Occurs in 3 OT verses. KJV: nation, people. See also: Genesis 25:16; Numbers 25:15; Psalms 117:1.
בֵּֽית
bayith
H1004
"place"
N-ms
The Hebrew word for house refers to a dwelling place, including a family home, temple, or even the human body. It appears in various contexts, such as the temple in Jerusalem or the household of a family. In the Bible, it is often used to describe a place of worship or a family's living space.
Definition: nm place, origin, between
Usage: Occurs in 1712 OT verses. KJV: court, daughter, door, [phrase] dungeon, family, [phrase] forth of, [idiom] great as would contain, hangings, home(born), (winter) house(-hold), inside(-ward), palace, place, [phrase] prison, [phrase] steward, [phrase] tablet, temple, web, [phrase] within(-out). See also: Genesis 6:14; Exodus 8:5; Numbers 1:45.
אָ֛ב
ʼâb
H1
"father"
N-ms
In Hebrew, this word means father, whether literal or figurative. It is used to describe God as the father of his people, as well as human fathers like Abraham. The word is about a paternal relationship or authority.
Definition: 1) father of an individual 2) of God as father of his people 3) head or founder of a household, group, family, or clan 4) ancestor 4a) grandfather, forefathers - of person 4b) of people 5) originator or patron of a class, profession, or art 6) of producer, generator (fig.) 7) of benevolence and protection (fig.) 8) term of respect and honour 9) ruler or chief (spec.) Also means: av (אַב "father" H0002)
Usage: Occurs in 1060 OT verses. KJV: chief, (fore-) father(-less), [idiom] patrimony, principal. Compare names in 'Abi-'. See also: Genesis 2:24; Genesis 42:37; Leviticus 19:3.
בְּ/מִדְיָ֖ן
Midyân
H4080
"Midian"
Prep | N-proper
Refers to Midian, a son of Abraham, his country, and descendants, known for being a tribe that lived in the desert north of the Arabian peninsula.
Definition: § Midian or Midianite = "strife" the tribe descended from Midian inhabitant of the territory of the tribe descended from Midian; located principally in the desert north of the Arabian peninsula; land to which Moses went when he fled from Pharaoh
Usage: Occurs in 55 OT verses. KJV: Midian, Midianite. See also: Genesis 25:2; Judges 7:1; Psalms 83:10.
הֽוּא
hûwʼ
H1931
"he/she/it"
Pron
This word is a pronoun meaning 'he', 'she', or 'it', used to refer to a person or thing. It is used in the Bible to emphasize a subject or make it clear who is being talked about.
Definition: pron 3p s 1) he, she, it 1a) himself (with emphasis) 1b) resuming subj with emphasis 1c) (with minimum emphasis following predicate) 1d) (anticipating subj) 1e) (emphasising predicate) 1f) that, it (neuter) demons pron 2) that (with article)
Usage: Occurs in 1693 OT verses. KJV: he, as for her, him(-self), it, the same, she (herself), such, that (...it), these, they, this, those, which (is), who. See also: Genesis 2:11; Genesis 32:19; Exodus 21:3.
Study Notes — Numbers 25:15
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- Context
- Cross References
- Numbers 25:15 Summary
- Frequently Asked Questions
- Reflection Questions
- Gill's Exposition on Numbers 25:15
- Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Numbers 25:15
- Matthew Poole's Commentary on Numbers 25:15
- Ellicott's Commentary on Numbers 25:15
- Cambridge Bible on Numbers 25:15
- Sermons on Numbers 25:15
Context — The Zeal of Phinehas
13It will be a covenant of permanent priesthood for him and his descendants, because he was zealous for his God and made atonement for the Israelites.”
14The name of the Israelite who was slain with the Midianite woman was Zimri son of Salu, the leader of a Simeonite family.
15And the name of the slain Midianite woman was Cozbi, the daughter of Zur, a tribal chief of a Midianite family.
16And the LORD said to Moses, 17“Attack the Midianites and strike them dead.Cross References
| Reference | Text (BSB) | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Numbers 31:8 | Among the slain were Evi, Rekem, Zur, Hur, and Reba—the five kings of Midian. They also killed Balaam son of Beor with the sword. |
| 2 | Joshua 13:21 | all the cities of the plateau and all the kingdom of Sihon king of the Amorites, who reigned in Heshbon until Moses killed him and the chiefs of Midian (Evi, Rekem, Zur, Hur, and Reba), the princes of Sihon who lived in the land. |
| 3 | Numbers 25:18 | For they assailed you deceitfully when they seduced you in the matter of Peor and their sister Cozbi, the daughter of the Midianite leader, the woman who was killed on the day the plague came because of Peor.” |
Numbers 25:15 Summary
Numbers 25:15 tells us about a Midianite woman named Cozbi, who was killed along with an Israelite man, Zimri, because of their sinful actions. This event shows us how serious God is about sin and how important it is for us to obey Him, as seen in Deuteronomy 23:3-6. Just like the Israelites, we need to be careful not to compromise our faith or values, and instead seek to please God in all we do, as encouraged in Colossians 1:10 and 1 Thessalonians 4:1. By looking to God's Word and seeking His guidance, we can avoid the pitfalls of sin and stay on the path of righteousness, as promised in Psalm 119:105 and Proverbs 3:5-6.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who was Cozbi and why is she mentioned in Numbers 25:15?
Cozbi was a Midianite woman, the daughter of Zur, a tribal chief of a Midianite family, who was slain along with an Israelite man, Zimri, as told in Numbers 25:14. Her mention in Numbers 25:15 highlights the severity of the sin committed and the importance of God's judgment, as seen in Numbers 25:3-4 and Deuteronomy 23:3-6.
What was the significance of Cozbi being the daughter of a Midianite tribal chief?
As the daughter of a prominent Midianite family, Cozbi's actions and the subsequent judgment upon her and her people, served as a warning to the Israelites about the dangers of idolatry and immorality, as warned in Exodus 34:15-17 and Leviticus 18:24-30.
How does this event relate to the broader context of the Israelites' journey?
The incident involving Cozbi and Zimri in Numbers 25:15 is a pivotal moment in the Israelites' journey, as it marks a turning point in their relationship with God, highlighting the need for obedience and faithfulness, as emphasized in Deuteronomy 8:1-6 and Joshua 22:1-6.
What can we learn from Cozbi's story in terms of God's character?
Cozbi's story reveals God's holiness and justice, as He judges sin and unfaithfulness, while also demonstrating His mercy and grace, as seen in the preservation of the Israelites and the establishment of a covenant with Phinehas in Numbers 25:12-13, reflecting the character of God described in Psalm 103:8 and Romans 11:22.
Reflection Questions
- What are some ways in which I may be compromising my faith or values, and how can I seek God's guidance and strength to remain faithful?
- How do I respond to situations where I see others engaging in sinful or ungodly behavior, and what role can I play in promoting righteousness and justice?
- What are some areas in my life where I may be tolerating or accepting sin, and how can I seek God's help to overcome them, as encouraged in Hebrews 12:1-3 and 1 John 1:9?
- In what ways can I demonstrate my love and commitment to God, and how can I prioritize my relationship with Him, as exhorted in Matthew 22:37-40 and 1 Corinthians 10:31?
Gill's Exposition on Numbers 25:15
And the name of the Midianitish woman that was slain was Cozbi, the daughter of Zur,.... One of the five kings of Midian, Numbers 31:8 and so the Samaritan Chronicle says (k), it was the daughter of
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on 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. No JFB commentary on these verses.
Matthew Poole's Commentary on Numbers 25:15
Zur; one of the kings or princes or Midian, . Of a chief house, or, and over her father’ s house.
Ellicott's Commentary on Numbers 25:15
(15) Head over a people, and of a chief house in Midian.—Better, head of the tribes (or, communities) of a father’s house in Midian. Several of the Midianitish tribes, or smaller divisions of a father’s house, may have descended from one tribe-father. In Numbers 31:8, Zur is described as one of the five kings of Midian who were slain by the Israelites.
Cambridge Bible on Numbers 25:15
15. the daughter of Zur] Zur is named as one of the five Midianite kings, in Numbers 31:8.
Sermons on Numbers 25:15
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The Doom of the Double-Hearted. by Horatius Bonar | Horatius Bonar warns against the fate of the double-hearted, exemplified by Balaam, who sought to serve both God and mammon, ultimately leading to his downfall. Balaam's life was m |