Numbers 27:15
Numbers 27:15 in Multiple Translations
So Moses appealed to the LORD,
¶ And Moses spake unto the LORD, saying,
And Moses spake unto Jehovah, saying,
Then Moses said to the Lord,
Then Moses pleaded with the Lord,
Then Moses spake vnto the Lord, saying,
And Moses speaketh unto Jehovah, saying,
Moses spoke to the LORD, saying,
And Moses spoke to the LORD, saying,
And Moses answered him:
Then Moses/I said this to Yahweh:
Berean Amplified Bible — Numbers 27:15
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Numbers 27:15 Interlinear (Deep Study)
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וַ/יְדַבֵּ֣ר
מֹשֶׁ֔ה
אֶל
יְהוָ֖ה
לֵ/אמֹֽר
וַ/יְדַבֵּ֣ר
dâbar
H1696
to speak
Conj | V-Piel-ConsecImperf-3ms
מֹשֶׁ֔ה
Môsheh
H4872
Moses
N-proper
אֶל
ʼêl
H413
to(wards)
Prep
יְהוָ֖ה
Yᵉhôvâh
H3068
The Lord
N-proper
לֵ/אמֹֽר
ʼâmar
H559
to say
Prep | V-Qal-Inf-a
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Hebrew Word Reference — Numbers 27:15
וַ/יְדַבֵּ֣ר
dâbar
H1696
"to speak"
Conj | V-Piel-ConsecImperf-3ms
To speak or communicate, like God speaking to Moses in Exodus or a king commanding his people. It can also mean to promise or warn someone.
Definition: : speak/tell/command 1) to speak, declare, converse, command, promise, warn, threaten, sing 1a) (Qal) to speak 1b) (Niphal) to speak with one another, talk 1c) (Piel) 1c1) to speak 1c2) to promise 1d) (Pual) to be spoken 1e) (Hithpael) to speak 1f) (Hiphil) to lead away, put to flight
Usage: Occurs in 1049 OT verses. KJV: answer, appoint, bid, command, commune, declare, destroy, give, name, promise, pronounce, rehearse, say, speak, be spokesman, subdue, talk, teach, tell, think, use (entreaties), utter, [idiom] well, [idiom] work. See also: Genesis 8:15; Exodus 12:25; Leviticus 23:9.
מֹשֶׁ֔ה
Môsheh
H4872
"Moses"
N-proper
Moses, the Israelite leader, was born to Amram and Jochebed and led the Exodus from Egypt. He received the law from God and is considered a key figure in the Bible. Moses means 'drawn' in Hebrew.
Definition: A man of the tribe of Levi living at the time of Egypt and Wilderness, first mentioned at Exo.2.10; son of: Amram (H6019) and Jochebed (H3115); brother of: Aaron (H0175) and Miriam (H4813); married to Zipporah (H6855); father of: Gershom (H1647) and Eliezer (H0461H); also called Manasseh at Jdg.18.30(?) § Moses = "drawn" the prophet and lawgiver, leader of the exodus
Usage: Occurs in 704 OT verses. KJV: Moses. See also: Exodus 2:10; Exodus 13:1; Exodus 32:21.
אֶל
ʼêl
H413
"to(wards)"
Prep
This Hebrew word means 'to' or 'toward', showing direction or movement. It appears in many books, including Genesis and Exodus, to indicate where someone is going. The KJV translates it in various ways, like 'about', 'according to', or 'against'.
Definition: 1) to, toward, unto (of motion) 2) into (limit is actually entered) 2a) in among 3) toward (of direction, not necessarily physical motion) 4) against (motion or direction of a hostile character) 5) in addition to, to 6) concerning, in regard to, in reference to, on account of 7) according to (rule or standard) 8) at, by, against (of one's presence) 9) in between, in within, to within, unto (idea of motion to)
Usage: Occurs in 4205 OT verses. KJV: about, according to, after, against, among, as for, at, because(-fore, -side), both...and, by, concerning, for, from, [idiom] hath, in(-to), near, (out) of, over, through, to(-ward), under, unto, upon, whether, with(-in). See also: Genesis 1:9; Genesis 21:14; Genesis 31:13.
יְהוָ֖ה
Yᵉhôvâh
H3068
"The Lord"
N-proper
Yehovah is another name for God, often translated as 'the Lord'. It is a national name for God in the Jewish faith. This name is used throughout the Old Testament.
Definition: Another name of ye.ru.sha.laim (יְרוּשָׁלִַ֫ם, יְרוּשְׁלֵם "Jerusalem" H3389)
Usage: Occurs in 5522 OT verses. KJV: Jehovah, the Lord. Compare H3050 (יָהּ), H3069 (יְהֹוִה). See also: Genesis 2:4; Genesis 24:42; Exodus 8:8.
לֵ/אמֹֽר
ʼâmar
H559
"to say"
Prep | V-Qal-Inf-a
This Hebrew word means to say or speak, and it's used in many different ways in the Bible. It can mean to command, promise, or think, and it's translated in the KJV as 'answer', 'appoint', or 'command'.
Definition: 1) to say, speak, utter 1a) (Qal) to say, to answer, to say in one's heart, to think, to command, to promise, to intend 1b) (Niphal) to be told, to be said, to be called 1c) (Hithpael) to boast, to act proudly 1d) (Hiphil) to avow, to avouch Aramaic equivalent: a.mar (אֲמַר "to say" H0560)
Usage: Occurs in 4337 OT verses. KJV: answer, appoint, avouch, bid, boast self, call, certify, challenge, charge, [phrase] (at the, give) command(-ment), commune, consider, declare, demand, [idiom] desire, determine, [idiom] expressly, [idiom] indeed, [idiom] intend, name, [idiom] plainly, promise, publish, report, require, say, speak (against, of), [idiom] still, [idiom] suppose, talk, tell, term, [idiom] that is, [idiom] think, use (speech), utter, [idiom] verily, [idiom] yet. See also: Genesis 1:3; Genesis 18:23; Genesis 25:32.
Study Notes — Numbers 27:15
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Context — Moses Requests a Successor
13After you have seen it, you too will be gathered to your people, as your brother Aaron was;
14for when the congregation contended in the Wilderness of Zin, both of you rebelled against My command to show My holiness in their sight regarding the waters.” Those were the waters of Meribah in Kadesh, in the Wilderness of Zin.
15So Moses appealed to the LORD,
16“May the LORD, the God of the spirits of all flesh, appoint a man over the congregation 17who will go out and come in before them, and who will lead them out and bring them in, so that the congregation of the LORD will not be like sheep without a shepherd.”Numbers 27:15 Summary
[Moses was concerned about who would lead the Israelites after he was gone, so he appealed to the Lord for help. This shows that Moses trusted in the Lord's sovereignty and provision, just like David did in Psalm 23:1-4. Moses' appeal to the Lord is an example to us to seek God's guidance and provision in times of uncertainty, and to trust in His goodness and love for us, as seen in Jeremiah 29:11.]
Frequently Asked Questions
Why did Moses appeal to the Lord in Numbers 27:15?
Moses appealed to the Lord because he was concerned about the future of the Israelites after he was gone, as the Lord had told him he would not enter the Promised Land (Numbers 27:12-14).
What was Moses' relationship like with the Lord?
Moses had a close and intimate relationship with the Lord, as seen in Exodus 33:11, where it says that the Lord would speak to Moses face to face, as a man speaks with his friend.
How did Moses' appeal to the Lord reflect his faith?
Moses' appeal to the Lord reflects his faith in God's sovereignty and provision, as seen in Psalm 23:1-4, where David writes about the Lord being his shepherd and provider.
What can we learn from Moses' example in Numbers 27:15?
We can learn from Moses' example the importance of seeking God's guidance and provision in times of uncertainty, as seen in Proverbs 3:5-6, where it says to trust in the Lord with all our heart and lean not on our own understanding.
Reflection Questions
- What are some areas in my life where I need to appeal to the Lord for guidance and provision?
- How can I cultivate a closer relationship with the Lord, like Moses did?
- What are some ways I can trust in the Lord's sovereignty and provision in my life, even when things seem uncertain?
- How can I apply the principle of seeking God's guidance in my daily decisions, as seen in Numbers 27:15?
Gill's Exposition on Numbers 27:15
And Moses spake unto the Lord,.... Having requested to go into the land and see it, which was denied him; and perceiving he must quickly die, and being a man of a public spirit, and concerned for the
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Numbers 27:15
And when thou hast seen it, thou also shalt be gathered unto thy people, as Aaron thy brother was gathered. No JFB commentary on these verses.
Cambridge Bible on Numbers 27:15
15–23. The appointment of Joshua.