The book has a long and complex history, but its final form is. In chapters 12, we have the first numbering of those 20 years and older able to go to war, a total of 603,550. 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. Commentary on the book of numbers by matthew henry old. Read and study numbers, including book summary, with the versebyverse bible commentary. That is, a census is taken of all eligible males in preparation for the conquest of canaan. Fitting out the nation israel for wilderness march, chapters 18. Moses is the central figure within the book, and in at least two instances. A commentary on the fourth book of moses, called numbers by patrick simon. Each volume has the scripture passages written out, a sermon outline that is listed in a parallel column, commentary that provides important background information, thoughts for illustration, and others scripture references written out. The english name of the book comes from the septuagint the prechristian greek translation of the ot and is based on the census lists.
An introduction and commentary intervarsity press, 1981, 2539. The levites numbered by their families, their duties. Numbers outline preparing for the lords battle the. Numbers outline preparing for the lords battle the bible. The promised land the land we passed through to spy out is an exceedingly good land. Click the commentary tab or pulldown menu for a full selection of commentaries over any bible passage you are researching.
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. The second took place at the end of the 40 years in the wilderness as the nation was preparing to finally enter the promised land. Numbers is the fourth of five books commonly called the pentateuch genesis through deuteronomy. Much more than a commentary, it is a complete resource for expository and topical preaching.
The book of numbers new international commentary on the old testament timothy r. Ashley, the book of numbers, the new international commentary on the old testament grand rapids, michigan. Outline of the book with questions for each section. David guzik commentary on numbers chapter 1 at the start of this book, israel is camped. The sons of aaron, the levites taken instead of the firstborn. When we are in the wilderness, we are tempted to launch a hundred different schemes and plans to escape. The title is somewhat misleading because there are numbers read more. The israelites at the start of their journey numbers 110 a commentary by marion adams. Preparing for the lords battle outline of numbers 6 the bible teaching commentary paul j. This is the exact same place where the israelites have been hanging out since god freed them from slavery back in exodus. The israelites prepare to enter the promised land numbers 26.
Many people believe that moses wrote the first 5 books in the bible the torah, which means law. Classic commentaries and studies on leviticus, numbers. The book of numbers is so named because it contains two numberings of the children of israel. That title reflects the two censuses god took of his people.
The bible is almost silent on the intervening 38 years. Numbers chronicles the experiences of two generations of the nation of israel. Numbers is a graphic account of gods plan, power, punishment, patience, and providence for his covenant people. Study numbers using matthew henrys bible commentary concise to better understand scripture with full outline and verse meaning. An outline of the book of deuteronomy by charles a.
The book of leviticus as well as the book of numbers follow immediately after the book of exodus. Preparing for the lords battle outline of numbers 6 the bible teaching commentary. Quotations from the old testament in the new testament. 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. Name numbers comes to our english bibles from the septuagint. Book of numbers overview insight for living ministries. Parallel passages in new testament quoted from old testament. Numbers bible study outlinecontents by chapter and verse. The message of the book of numbers is universal and timeless. The two possible reasons for the different number would be.
The hebrew name for these books is the torah, which means law. Symbolic language used in the old and new testaments. This book can be outlined based on the locations of the main events. Nov 22, 2011 this is a project that has been on my mind for over four and a half years outlining all the books of the bible, from genesis to revelation. 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. Daily verse do not let your adorning be externalthe braiding of hair and the putting on of gold jewelry, or the clothing you wear but let your adorning be the hidden person of the heart with the imperishable beauty of a gentle and quiet spirit, which in gods sight is very precious. Blue letter bible study tools make reading, searching and studying the bible easy. Ashley as an amazon associate, if you use the link above, we receive a small percentage from qualifying purchases. 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. It continues the story of that journey begun in exodus, and describes briefly the experiences of the israelites for a period of thirtyeight.
For the 1973 american crime film, see book of numbers film. Learn about faith and rebellion in the book of numbers. 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 chs. The book of numbers easyenglish bible in the desert numbers a commentary by marion adams. Fitting out the nation israel for wilderness march, chapters 18 preparation for the pilgrimage a. The blue letter bible ministry and the blb institute hold to the historical, conservative christian faith, which includes a firm belief in the inerrancy of scripture. 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 is the greek title taken from the septuagint translation. An example of his discussion of an anthropologicallybased approach to ritual symbolism is as follows. The idea that the lord spoke to moses is repeated more than 150 times and more than 20 different ways in. They contain gods instructions about how his people should live.
A word list at the end explains words with a star by them. An easyenglish bible version and commentary 2800 word vocabulary on the book of numbers. Since the text and audio content provided by blb represent a range of evangelical traditions, all of the ideas and principles conveyed in the resource materials are not. The book is called numbers because within it israel is numbered twice. Numbers overview, one of over 110 bible commentaries freely available, this commentary provides a freeflowing commentary on the entire text of each biblical book, along with background material. The first 5 books in the bible are called the 5 books of moses. 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. As it does for the rest of the pentateuch, universal jewish and christian tradition attributes the authorship of the book of numbers to moses. Daily verse do not let your adorning be externalthe braiding of hair and the putting on of gold jewelry, or the clothing you wear but let your adorning be the hidden person of the heart with the imperishable beauty of a gentle and quiet spirit, which in. 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 is the fourth of five parts which comprise what scripture calls the book of moses. Those eight books are now combined into the onevolume bridgeway bible commentary, which is a companion in size, style and format to the bridgeway bible dictionary, an a to z of biblical information.
The new world translation of the holy scriptures is published by jehovahs witnesses. The outlines are great for a quick overview summary of the passages in the chapters of the bible, but contrary to the advertising on the dust jacket it does not cover or outline every verse in the bible. Summary of the book of numbers the story of the bible. The book of numbers concludes with the children of israel once again at the edge of the land of canaan, where they received instructions for the conquest of canaan and the division of the land. Numbers 28 numbers 29 numbers 30 numbers 31 numbers 32 numbers 33 numbers 34 numbers 35 numbers 36 alfred edersheim old testament history book of numbers numbers 14.
The first generation participated in the exodus from egypt. Our overview and outline of numbers is intended to help you study gods word. Recognizing the value of consistent reflection upon the word of god in order to refocus one. May you grow ever closer to him as you read his letter to you. Mobilizing his people numbers 19 structuring getting ready to possess the land. The main divisions in the book of numbers are as follows.
This commentary has been through advanced checking. Commentary on the book of job bible study notes and comments by david e. This chapter contains an account of their families. The eight handbooks were dedicated to people who, in different ways, had a. First, this approach seeks to understand the whole ritual system and not just parts of it, or more precisely to understand the parts in the light. 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. Blue letter bible offers several daily devotional readings in order to help you refocus on christ and the gospel of his peace and righteousness. We have just added many new sources, including the expositors bible commentary, bengels gnomon, langes commentary, hastings great texts and many more.
The israelites travel through the desert numbers 1120 a commentary by marion adams. For example, the bible speaks of the four corners of the earth isa 11. Language of the bible as with the rest of the bible, the book of genesis was written in the everyday language of the people of the time. Numbers 1 commentary james burton coffman commentaries. This series is not ment to be an exhaustive, indepth. The book of numbers was written between 1440 and 1400 b. This is a project that has been on my mind for over four and a half years outlining all the books of the bible, from genesis to revelation. This generation was numbered for the war of conquest in canaan 1. 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. Book of numbers matthew henrys bible commentary concise.
This summary of the book of numbers provides information about the title, authors, date of writing, chronology, theme, theology, outline, a brief overview, and the chapters of the book of numbers. The posb provides absolutely everything you need to prepare biblical, lifechanging sermons and lessons all in one source. Numbers with book summary versebyverse bible commentary. Order of the camp, chapters kjv nkjv nlt niv esv csb nasb net rsv asv ylt dby web hnv. Numbers gets its name from the two censuses, or numberings, of the people of israel. Camp organization, tribes, priests and levites, vows, joshua and caleb, balaam and the donkey. The book of numbers the book of numbers gets its title from the greek word arithmoi. 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.
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