Glory
God’s glory (14:21) refers to his measureless power and splendour.
God’s glory (14:21) refers to his measureless power and splendour.
Exaggerated claims? The spies’ reports about the size of the people of Canaan were exaggerations calculated to scare the people. However, their report about the… Read More »Exaggerated claims?
Did Moses have a second wife? The “Cushite woman” mentioned in 12:1 was probably Moses’ second wife. “Cush” can refer to Ethiopia or to a… Read More »Did Moses have a second wife?
Bdellium (11:7) has been described as a precious stone similar to a pearl. It has also been described as a pale, yellow tree resin. Ancient… Read More »Bdellium
The ark of the covenant traveled in front of the Israelites as they marched to Kadesh (10:33); like the cloud (11:25), it symbolized God’s presence… Read More »Ark of the covenant
The delayed Passover (9:6–14) took place one month after the official Passover. It was for those who could not attend the regular Passover due to… Read More »The delayed Passover
Laying on of hands in the OT was used primarily in dealing with sacrificial offerings, usually animals. This act identified the animal as belonging to… Read More »Laying on of hands
Nazirites were dedicated laypersons. Samson, Samuel, and John the Baptist were lifelong Nazirites.
What is a “grain offering of jealousy”? This was part of a ritual to determine the guilt or innocence of a woman accused of adultery… Read More »What is a “grain offering of jealousy”?
Symbols of holiness are found all throughout Numbers. The tabernacle objects that were farther from the presence of God in the Most Holy Place could… Read More »Symbols of holiness
Guard duty. It was the Levites’ job to put to death anyone other than Aaron and his sons who attempted to enter the holy ground… Read More »Guard duty
The arrangement of the Israelites’ camp symbolized the Lord’s prominence. It was arranged in a square, with the east side of the camp considered the… Read More »The arrangement of the Israelites’ camp