Outline of the book of numbers israel prepares for the journey to the promised land numbers 1. The book of numbers was written between 1440 and 1400 b. The purpose of the book of numbers is to tell about how israel prepared to enter the promise land, but sinned and was punished. Numbers with book summary versebyverse bible commentary. 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. Fire from the lord now the people complained about their hardships in the hearing of the lord, and when he heard them his anger was aroused. The numbers from to 39 are not mentioned nor explained at all. Numbers, hebrew bemidbar in the wilderness, also called the fourth book of moses, the fourth book of the bible.
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 so named because a census of israel is taken twice in the book. The book is basically the sacred history of the israelites as they wandered in the wilderness following the departure from s. Bullingers reseach and insight into this topic is excellent. The holy spirit called special attention to numbers in 1 corinthians 10. For 40 years the people wander in the desert until the faithless generation is consumed. So that place was called taberah, because fire from the lord had burned among. 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.
Numbers 19, new international version niv the bible app. Key personalities include moses, aaron, miriam, joshua, caleb, eleazar, korah, and balaam. 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 encampment at sinai to their arrival at the border of the promised land. The book was very interesting and clearly explained the significance of how god uses numbers in the bible. Chapter 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 32 33 34 35 36. The following scripture is from the authorized king james version of the holy bible, now in the public domain. The importance of the book of numbers is indicated by its being referred to in the new testament many times. And the author punctuates many of these episodes with a new set of laws given to the people. The israelites disobedience and lack of faith caused god to make them wander in the desert until all the people of that generation had diedwith a few important exceptions.
The law includes the books of genesis, exodus, leviticus, numbers, and deuteronomy. Numbers 11 niv fire from the lord now the people bible. The words all these things happened to them for examples refers to the sin of the israelites and gods displeasure with them. Much of its legislation for people and priests is similar. The first 5 book of the bible, called the law, of which numbers is the fourth, are ascribed to moses throughout scripture joshua 8. This summary of the book of numbers provides information about the title, author s, date of writing, chronology, theme, theology, outline, a brief overview, and the chapters of the book of numbers. Clicking on a chapter will show you the text of that chapter of. The english title is a translation of the septuagint greek title referring to the numbering of the tribes of israel in chapters. The book of leviticus as well as the book of numbers follow immediately after the book of exodus. The english name of the book comes from the septuagint the prechristian greek translation of the ot and is based on the census lists found in. Numbers begins at mount sinai, where the israelites have received their laws and covenant from god and god has taken up residence among them in the sanctu. The english title is a translation of the septuagint greek title referring to the numbering of the tribes of israel in chapters 14. This book provides basic and straightforward explanation of the meaning of the numbers 112 and the number 40.
The name numbers is a translation of arithmoi, from the septuagint, titled thus because the book contains many statistics, population counts, tribal and priestly figures, and. The message of the book of numbers is universal and timeless. Book of numbers john gills exposition of the bible. The people complain, miriam and aaron oppose moses, and the people refuse to enter canaan because. Tell the israelites to bring you a red heifer without defect or blemish and that has never been under a yoke. Summary of the book of numbers the story of the bible. Numbers bible book with full chapters king james version. It is called a book of moses because it contains the story of moses and the israelites when they wander throughout the wilderness before ending up at israel also known as canaan or palestine, where god promised they will settle the promised land. Preparing for the land, study questions peninsula bible church. The name numbers is a translation of arithmoi, from the septuagint, titled thus because the book contains many statistics, population counts, tribal and priestly figures, and other numerical data. 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. The greek title in the translation of the ot lxx was. When the people cried out to moses, he prayed to the lord and the fire died down.
Then fire from the lord burned among them and consumed some of the outskirts of the camp. Numbers relates the story of israels journey from mount sinai to the plains of moab on the border of canaan. Introduction to the book of numbers learn religions. Aug, 2017 the book of numbers is a string of episodes from israels journey. It reminds believers of the spiritual warfare in which they are engaged, for numbers is the book of the service and walk of gods people. Numbers doesnt have the big, bulky sets of laws we see in the latter half of exodus, leviticus, and almost the whole of deuteronomybut theres still plenty of rules in here. Learn about faith and rebellion in the book of numbers. Most of the events of the book of numbers take place in the wilderness, between the second and fortieth years of the wandering of the israelites. In fact, the book is traditionally called numbers because it is divided into parts around the two censuses numberings of these two generations.
The book of numbers becomes a warning and encouragement for us to follow god and trust his good plan for his people. The book of numbers is the fourth book of the hebrew bible, and the fourth of five books of the jewish torah. Numbers 1 niv the census the lord spoke to moses in bible. 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. Numbers is a historical book, whose name refers to the two censuses which were taken to number the people. The book of numbers is the fourth book of the law of moses, also known as the torah or pentateuch. The book has a long and complex history, but its final form is. Numbers presents an account of the 38year period of israels wandering in the desert following the establishment of the covenant of sinai compare 1. The book of numbers in the bible is the fourth book in the old testament. Most of the events of the book are set in the wilderness. The book was extremely helpful as i prepared a lesson on the significance in the bible. The hebrew title is bemidbar or in the wilderness rbdmb of sinai. For the 1973 american crime film, see book of numbers film. God responds with shortterm severity and longterm generosity as he leads them into the promised land.
Book of numbers overview insight for living ministries. Clicking on a chapter will show you the text of that chapter of numbers in the bible king james version. This is the holy book of numbers, known as the fourth book of moses called numbers. The name of the book comes from the two censuses taken of the israelites. The book of numbers was named after the first key word bemidbar in hebrew scripture, which appropriately means in the desert, the place where the israelites. Even in their rebellion, god continues to show his incredible love and provision for them. The holy bible book 04 numbers kjv dramatized audio. Jul, 2018 the book of numbers is the story of these two generations. Study numbers using john gills exposition of the bible to better understand scripture with full outline and verse meaning. Numbers 40 part study covering the book of numbers. The coinciding scripture verses are discussed to help demonstrate the biblical meanings. A pagan prophet is hired to curse israel, but he only hears words of blessing from god.
It continues the story of that journey begun in exodus, and describes briefly the experiences of the israelites for a period of thirtyeight. This is the exact same place where the israelites have been hanging out since god freed them from slavery back in exodus. These are all of the chapters of the book of numbers. Nov, 2019 while it is a fairly short distance from egypt to israel, it took the ancient jews 40 years to get there. The first census was completed while the israelites were still at mount sinai chapters 12, and the second one came 38 years later when they arrived at the borders of canaan at the end of their wanderings in the wilderness chapter 26. The recording is dramatized, from the king james bible. But numbers and the rest of the pentateuch were cast in the form of a unified, fivevolume book sometime between the days of joshua and the elders of israel josh. The book of numbers is largely narrative history as far as its genre. Book of numbers simple english wikipedia, the free encyclopedia.
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