Book of numbers study guide for english bible test quizlet. In chapter 31 midian was defeated and balaam was killed. The actual moment of them starts here in these verses. Moses is the central figure within the book, and in at least two instances numbers mentions him recording events by the lords commands numbers 33. The madianites are slain for having drawn the people of israel into sin. Numbers chapter 10 john karmelich receive bible study. Numbers 31, new international version niv the bible app. Book of numbers study guide for english bible test. Numbers bible book with full chapters king james version. The connections and patterns of numerals, when we search them out and understand them, reveal the handiwork of god. Numbers with book summary versebyverse bible commentary. As it does for the rest of the pentateuch, universal jewish and christian tradition attributes the authorship of the book of numbers to moses.
Numbers 31 niv vengeance on the midianites the lord bible. So if women reading this lesson so far think that men didnt get theirs yet, wait until we get through chapter 31. The facts and information provide an outline for numbers bible study guide by chapter and verse and the purpose of this book of the bible. For the ot only the kjv, and niv versions have voice available in real player.
Numbers 31 commentary commentary critical and explanatory on. This chapter belongs to the book of the wars of the lord, in which it is probable it was inserted. God saw that the light was good, and he separated the light from the darkness. Verse 21 and eleazar the priest said unto the men of war that went to the battle, this is the statute of the law which jehovah hath commanded moses. These are all of the chapters of the book of numbers. It is not known how these oracles came to be included in numbers. Numbers, chapter 21 king james version christian answers.
It continues the story of that journey begun in exodus, and describes briefly the experiences of the israelites for a period of thirtyeight years, from the end of their. Numbers 18, new international version niv the bible app. Title appropriately, the hebrew title of the book, taken from the first verse, means in the desert of, because of the book records the history of the israelites in their forty years of wandering in the. American bible society has been engaging people with the. And on the east side toward the rising of the sun shall they of the standard of the camp of judah pitch throughout their armies.
The book of numbers begins with the words and the lord spake unto moses in the wilderness of sinai, in the tabernacle of the congregation, on the first day of the second month, in the second year after they were come out of the land of egypt. Numbers is made up of many different kinds of material. It is a reminder to the believer that even though he has been freed from the bondage of sin egypt, there is still a spiritual battle to be fought in daily life the. For a comprehensive study of the passage, download the study guide pdf download. Complete text, index, search, bible verse, bible story, scripture, book, prophesy, christian. The title is probably derived from the two occasions in the book where a census is taken num. Start studying book of numbers study guide for english bible test. Once again its name is derived from the septuagint via the vulgate.
Now the earth was formless and empty, darkness was over the surface of the deep, and the spirit of god was hovering over the waters. Like any country, israel sought peace with their neignbors, by making peace, peace through victory a principle that jesus christ will himself apply at his return see christ the conqueror for peace, a principle that he also commanded the israelites to do back then i. The beginning in the beginning god created the heavens and the earth. Clicking on a chapter will show you the text of that chapter of. Numbers is the fourth book of the fivepart section of the old testament known as the pentateuch. And god said, let there be light, and there was light. It will commence with the numbering of israel, a sign. Also, select the version and then click the search the bible button. Chapters 28 and 29 deal with sacrifices during gods festivals, and vows are discussed in chapter 30.
My title is the benefits and risks of being either a man or woman. It will commence with the numbering of israel, a sign that they were making ready for the final push, and is divided up into rededication and preparations for entering the land chapters 2632, and warning and encouragement with respect to it chapters 3336. Book of numbers overview insight for living ministries. Numbers 31 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. Numbers chapter 31, kjv online bible bible study tools. Bible students disagree about the meaning and purpose of this book. What were the names of moses brother and sister, and why did they at one point oppose him.
Verses 16 all who, without commission from god, dare to execute private revenge, and who, from ambition, covetousness, or resentment, wage war and desolate kingdoms, must one day answer for it. Jul 20, 2008 proverbs has 31 chapters and is normally the book that is suggested to read a chapter a day. Numbers 40 part study covering the book of numbers. The teacher searches for the purpose of our lives by hilda bright and kitty pride. Join us in a study of the blessed torah, in this beginning of shabbat we will study the chapters 31 of the book of samuel ministered by our beloved roeh dr. For more on this mans conduct, see the article balaam. Numbers 31 commentary peter petts commentary on the bible. Numbers 31 commentary matthew henry commentary on the. Revenge first the children of israel on the madianites, and so thou shalt be gathered to thy people.
Moses has traditionally been identified as the book s author, and much of the material in the book may date back that far. It is a bridge between the giving of the law in exodus and leviticus with the entering of the promised land in deuteronomy and joshua. For more information relevant to this present passage of numbers thirteen and fourteen, see the accompanying appendix pdf download that provides the complete scripture text of numbers. How long after the exodus was the first census of the israelites done.
The promised land the land we passed through to spy out is an exceedingly good land. Now there is a title that will get me in trouble no matter what else i write. The book of leviticus as well as the book of numbers follow immediately after the book of exodus. 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. The book of numbers derives its name from the account of the two censuses taken of the hebrew people, one near the beginning and the other toward the end of the journey in the wilderness chaps. Then fire from the lord burned among them and consumed some of the outskirts of the camp. The great liberality continues, meeting the needs of the saints. This lesson allows the student to become acquainted with the important content of the verses and chapters of this book of the bible. It continues the story of the wandering israelite people which began in exodus and continued in leviticus. Proverbs has 31 chapters and is normally the book that is suggested to read a chapter a day.
Arm of you men to fight, who may take the revenge of the lord on the madianites. In chapter 19 of numbers, we studied of how everything that had come in contact with the dead must be purified. But they made the observation that some of the cities were large and fortified and that some of the inhabitants were big people see v. This commentary explains the things that are clear in the song. Verses 124 i the sentence passed and carried out on the local midianites numbers 31. Numbers, chapter 31 united states conference of catholic bishops. Although the arrangement of some is obvious, others are not and require indepth bible.
This is the exact same place where the israelites have been hanging out since god freed them from slavery back in exodus. The lord said to moses, 2 take vengeance on the midianites for the israelites. Harnesse some of you vnto warre and let them goo apon the madianites and auenge the lorde of. David guzik commentary on numbers 31, where god commands israel to take. Numbers presents an account of the 38year period of israels wandering in the desert following the establishment of the covenant of sinai compare 1. Is there a bible with no verses, chapters or headings. In the top box type the book of the bible and the chapter e. He said to the woman, did god really say, you must not eat from any tree in the garden.
Free bible lessons published on by the book of numbers continues the history of the people of israel after they escaped from egypt, and it tells what happened during the forty years when the israelites lived in the desert on their journey from mount sinai to canaan, this book is named numbers because it begins with moses counting the. One example in particular is noted, that of barnabas, whose work is featured later in the book cf. Also, whether youre trying to read a chapter a day to read the entire bible or simply read a book, it may also help your motivation if you read a. The book of numbers is the fourth of five parts which comprise what scripture calls the book of moses.
Clicking on a chapter will show you the text of that chapter of numbers in the bible king james version. Numbers, chapter 1 king james version christian answers. Below are some preliminary questions to assist in the study of this passage. If the lord delights in us, then he will bring us into this land and give it to us, a land which flows with milk and honey.
An essential key to understanding the design of gods word is through the meaning of biblical numbers. It is the history of a holy war, a war with midian. Usually when i start studying a book, i copy into word with all chapter and verse numbers removed, double or triple space it, and print and just go to town with my pen jacob hantla pastorelder, grace bible church. Command the children of israel, and say unto them, when ye come into the land of canaan. It continues the story of that journey begun in exodus, and describes briefly the experiences of the israelites for a period of thirtyeight. 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. Numbers 11 new international version niv fire from the lord. But if god, instead of sending an earthquake, a pestilence, or. Learn vocabulary, terms, and more with flashcards, games, and other study tools. But linguistic and other factors indicate that the oracles were written down by the time that the book of numbers was written.
Numbers chapter 3031 john karmelich receive bible study. Numbers chapter 2 kjv king james version 1 and the lord spake unto moses and unto aaron, saying. Numbers, chapter 5 king james version christian answers. Was moses a very quiet and humble man, or a very proud and arrogant man.