The law includes the books of genesis, exodus, leviticus, numbers, and deuteronomy. This is a selftest on chapters 1 11 of the book of numbers. Study scripture verses with commentary, concordances, and use highlighting, underlining, take notes in 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. The book is so designated because it makes a double reference to taking a census of the jewish people. As i write this introduction, my personal notes on this book exceed four hundred pages. Milgrom suggests that the greek and vulgate titles. The book of numbers tells a story that has two main characters god and israel. Commentary on the book of numbers by matthew henry old. 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. You can find the best commentary on numbers for you using the tools on the right side.
Moses orders soldiers to kill all males adult and child and adult females. This generation was numbered for the war of conquest in canaan 1. When we are in the wilderness, we are tempted to launch a hundred different schemes and plans to escape. The hebrew name for these books is the torah, which means law. Daily discipleship guide csb is designed to cultivate a deeper understanding of scripture through daily bible reading. It unfolds the wilderness life of the christian, as does no other book of the bible. To fillin the historical period from the exodus and sinai revelation to the preparations in moab to enter the promised land.
The book of numbers, called arithmoi meaning arithmetic in the septuagint, gets its name from the census in chapters 1 and 26. Study and discussion questions for book of numbers by phd students from stanford, harvard, berkeley. The nwt study bible is complete with cross references, maps, and an accurate bible dictionary. God sees and records every gift given in a right heart, even if it is only worth two mites mark 12. People who may not know a lot of details about catholicism may not be too familiar with this, but this has often been connected to the holy bible. Most of the events of the book are set in the wilderness. The message of the book of numbers, is universal and timeless. 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.
An easyenglish bible version and commentary 2800 word vocabulary on the book of numbers. The first part of the book focuses on worship, which depends on the work of priests in conjunction with laborers from every occupation. Numbers chronicles the experiences of two generations of the nation of israel. The book of numbers is largely narrative history as far as its genre. Matthew henry 18 october 1662 22 june 1714 was an english commentator on the bible, who published his works in 1706, sixvolume exposition of the old and new testaments 17081710 or complete commentary, provides an.
Book of numbers matthew henrys bible commentary concise. The book of numbers is the fourth book of the hebrew bible, and the fourth of five books of the jewish torah. So all the congregation lifted up their voices and cried, and the people wept that night. Study numbers 1 using matthew henrys bible commentary concise to better understand scripture with full outline and verse meaning.
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. God responds with shortterm severity and longterm generosity as he leads them into the promised land. Bible commentary produced by tow project the book of numbers contributes significantly to our understanding and practice of work. This book was thus entitled because of the numbers of the children of israel, so often mentioned in this book, and so well worthy to give a title to it, because it was the remarkable accomplishment of gods promise to abraham that his seed should be as the stars of heaven for multitude. The new ungers bible dictionary says about the title. The book of numbers is composed of narrative, legislation, and archival records. The first generation participated in the exodus from egypt. Instead of studying beforehand, participants attend the group, learn from the material and discussion, and then build on that using five daily directed bible studies through the week. The title is probably derived from the two occasions in the book where a census is taken num. This commentary has been through advanced checking. Numbers is the fourth book in the hebrew bible and is part of the torah. Book of numbers simple english wikipedia, the free encyclopedia. The female children who have not known man are kept alive.
Best commentaries and books on numbers logos bible software. The book of numbers new international commentary on the old testament ashley, timothy r. The book of leviticus as well as the book of numbers follow immediately after the book of exodus. Once again its name is derived from the septuagint via the vulgate. This incident takes place near the end of moses life and the conclusion of israels wandering in the wilderness. Before you attempt to answer the questions below you should read these chapters in the bible and answer the questions at the end of each chapter found at the website answer the questions below and then click ok to submit your answers. The niv study bible calls numbers 2theologically significant. Every gift from a promisedland kind of heart is noticed by god. Study the bible online using commentary on numbers and more. God commands israel to take revenge war against the midianites for corrupting israel in numbers 25. Matthew henrys commentary on the whole bible old testament. He told him, 2 take a census of the entire congregation of the sons of israel by their clans and families, listing the name of every man. Numbers commentary matthew henry commentary on the whole.
Numbers 1 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. The book of numbers is the fourth book of the law of moses, also known as the torah or pentateuch. Introduction to numbers bible commentary theology of work. When the book of bamidbar literally, in the wilderness begins, the israelites are in the wilderness, having left egypt and received the torah, and are preparing to travel to israel. Numbers is so named because a census of israel is taken twice in the book. The latin vulgate picked up on the greek title and named the book numeri from which the english acquires the name numbers. Numbers commentary matthew henry commentary on the. Numbers commentary book of numbers commentary lifeway. The book of numbers is the fourth book of the christian old testament.
You will recall that in genesis, the first book of the pentateuch, we have the creation and fall of man and many beginnings. Key personalities include moses, aaron, miriam, joshua, caleb, eleazar, korah, and balaam. Numbers judaica press translation with rashis commentary at. 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.
Numbers 1 commentary james burton coffman commentaries on. Numbers is the fourth of five books commonly called the pentateuch genesis through deuteronomy. It continues the story of that journey begun in exodus, and describes briefly the experiences of the israelites for a. The greek title in the translation of the ot lxx was arithmoi ariqmoi emphasizing the lists of numbers recorded in the book 14. The lord jesus includes the book of numbers in his words when explaining to his disciples all that was written concerning himself in the law of moses, and in the prophets, and in the psalms. It continues the story of that journey begun in exodus, and describes briefly the experiences of the israelites for a period of thirty. Speak unto moses in answer to the peoples petition about it, as is evident from. Which book comes after the book of numbers in the old testament. The book of numbers was written between 1440 and 1400 b. Numbers 79 the offerings of the princes the setting apart of the levites second observance of the passover. New international bible commentary, based on the niv.
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 11 to 20 free bible commentary in easy english. Jul 07, 2008 numbers tyndale old testament commentaries wenham, gordon j. And it is probable, the people desired it out of diffidence. The first 5 books in the bible are called the 5 books of moses.
Numbers a2 classic bible study guide 2 introduction willderness is the first hebrew word in the book of numbers, and it aptly expresses the spiritual teachings which underlie that strange history. In spite of the difficulties imposed by numbers on todays readers, the main point of the book is of immense importance for gods people in any age. The levites numbered by their families, their duties. The bible verses are taken from the american standard bible. The first part of the book of numbers describes the lives of the numbering of the people at sinai and the preparations that were made for resuming their journey across the desert. This is the exact same place where the israelites have been hanging out since god freed them from slavery back in exodus. An introduction to the book of numbers an argument of the book of numbers.
To explain that the 38 year period in the wilderness was a consequence for the unbelief of. Read numbers commentary using matthew henry commentary on the whole bible complete. Study book on numbers, on line bible commentary numbers, niv commentary numbers welcome to. Numbers 1 commentary james burton coffman commentaries. They are preparing militarily, hence the english name of the fourth book of the bible is numbers, since they are organizing and counting their ranks.
Unbelief hinders what god wants to do in our lives it was because of unbelief that the children of israel could not enter into the promised land. The idea that the lord spoke to moses is repeated more than 150 times and more than 20 different ways in numbers. The book is called numbers because at the start god ordered a counting of the. 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 spent forty. Study numbers using matthew henrys bible commentary concise to better understand scripture with full outline and verse meaning. The bible book of numbers, chapter 1 bible commentary. The book of numbers new international commentary on the old testament. Yahweh will soon command joshua to commission joshua as his successor 27.
It recounts the historic events of israels experience with her god, yahweh, from her time. The sons of aaron, the levites taken instead of the firstborn. Moses is the central figure within the book, and in at least two instances numbers. How many chapters are there in the book of numbers. The book has a long and complex history, but its final form is probably due to a priestly redaction i. Numbers with book summary versebyverse bible commentary. You will recognize, of course, that it is the experience of romans 7 where the unhappy, defeated christian, who is his own worst enemy, is being disciplined by god because god as a father loves him. Commentary on the book of numbers by matthew henry.
The book of numbers comes before the book of deuteronomy in the old testament. David guzik commentary on numbers chapter 1 at the start of this book, israel is camped at mount sinai, preparing to enter the promised land. The lxx title arithmoi numbers was rendered liber numeri in the vulg. Tom constables expository notes on numbers this is also available in the net. 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. Book of numbers overview insight for living ministries. The book of numbers the book of numbers gets its title from the greek word arithmoi. Clearly, godly giving is always noticed by god, even if it is the same or less than many other gifts. Its narrative begins at the point where exodus leaves off.
The book of numbers new international commentary on the old. Because israel were counted twice in chapter 1 and 26. Numbers introduction verse by verse bible commentary. The book of numbers shows god at work through moses to order and organize the new nation of israel. Numbers in the picture study bible the book of numbers. The way the story is told sounds odd and often harsh to readers today. Numbers and work bible commentary theology of work. Matthew henry 18 october 1662 22 june 1714 was an english commentator on the bible, who published his works in 1706, sixvolume exposition of the old and new testaments 17081710 or complete commentary, provides an exhaustive verse by verse study of the bible, covering the whole of the old testament, and the gospels and acts in the new testament. A word list at the end explains words with a star by them. The book of numbers in the bible is the fourth book in the old testament. This is the word assigned by the lxx the septuagint a greek translation of the ot, due to the two numberings of the people in chapter 1 and 26.
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