Numbers 27:14: Meaning Explained
For ye rebelled against my commandment in the desert of Zin, in the strife of the congregation, to sanctify me at...
God reminded Moses of the time when Moses didn't trust God fully about the water. This was why Moses couldn't enter the Promised Land.
What’s Happening Here
Years ago, when the people complained about having no water, God told Moses how to get water from a rock. But Moses didn't follow God's instructions exactly, which showed a lack of trust.
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Why It Matters
We must trust God completely and follow His instructions exactly.
Did You Know?
Even great leaders like Moses experience consequences for their mistakes.
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Frequently asked questions
What does Numbers 27:14 mean?
God reminded Moses of the time when Moses didn't trust God fully about the water. This was why Moses couldn't enter the Promised Land.
What is the context of Numbers 27:14?
Years ago, when the people complained about having no water, God told Moses how to get water from a rock. But Moses didn't follow God's instructions exactly, which showed a lack of trust.
Why does Numbers 27:14 matter?
We must trust God completely and follow His instructions exactly.
What's a surprising detail about Numbers 27:14?
Even great leaders like Moses experience consequences for their mistakes.
References
- Orr, J. (ed.) (1915) The International Standard Bible Encyclopedia. Chicago: Howard-Severance Company. [Public Domain]
- Abbott-Smith, G. (1921) A Manual Greek Lexicon of the New Testament. Edinburgh: T&T Clark. [Public Domain]
- Brown, F., Driver, S.R. and Briggs, C.A. (1906) A Hebrew and English Lexicon of the Old Testament. Oxford: Clarendon Press. [Public Domain]
- Church of England (1769) The Holy Bible, Authorized (King James) Version. [Public Domain]
Commentary on Numbers 27:14
Verses 12–14 Moses must die, but he shall have the satisfaction of seeing the land of promise. This sight of Canaan signified his believing prospect of the better country, that is, the heavenly. Moses must die, but death does not cut him off; it only brings him to rest with the holy patriarchs. It is but to die as they died, having lived as they lived; and as their end was peace, why should we fear any evil in the passage of that dark valley? (Nu 27:15-23)