Num 32 commentary on the book

Numbers 32 commentary old testament matthew henry st. While the people of israel were in the wilderness, they found a man gathering sticks on the sabbath day. To fillin the historical period from the exodus and sinai revelation to the preparations in moab to enter the promised land. The first generation participated in the exodus from egypt. 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. So, in total, two and onehalf tribes never took possession of. While many christians may have given up on reading through the ot by the time they get to leviticus and numbers, perseverance is vital. Most of the events of the book are set in the wilderness. Eateth up its inhabitants not so much by civil wars, for that was likely to make their conquest more easy.

Reuben, unable to wait for the best, was the first tribe to demand its inheritance. The book has a long and complex history, but its final form is probably due to a priestly redaction i. You will recall that in genesis, the first book of the pentateuch, we have the creation and fall of man and many beginnings. Numbers 14, new king james version nkjv the bible app. Numbers chapter 32 david guziks commentaries on the. The message of the book of numbers, is universal and timeless. Numbers is also called the book of the march and the roll call numbers 33. An easyenglish bible version and commentary 2800 word vocabulary on the book of numbers. But all the womenchildren, that have not known man by lying with him, keep alive for yourselves.

Study numbers 32 using matthew henrys bible commentary concise to better understand scripture with full outline and verse meaning. David guzik commentary on numbers 32 describes the request of the tribes of reuben and gad to be allowed to settle east of the jordan. It is used with a considerable latitude of meaning in this and the following books. Numbers 32 commentary, one of over 110 bible commentaries freely available, this modernly written versebyverse commentary leads the reader with accuracy and insight hi. This book is actually a gold mine of spiritual truths. So moses gave to the children of gad, to the children of reuben, and to half the tribe of manasseh the son of joseph.

This commentary has been through advanced checking. What is the difference between the ceremonial law, the moral law, and the judicial law in the old testament. Brian yeagers sermons, sermon outlines, church of christ, bible truths, baptism, simple bible studies. Thirtynine years later, in chapter 26 we have a second numbering of those 20 years and older who. Blue letter bible offers several daily devotional readings in order to help you refocus on christ and the gospel of his peace and righteousness. A word list at the end explains words with a star by them. 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 of leviticus as well as the book of numbers follow immediately after the book of exodus. The system of numbering notes was designed for the printed book and is used throughout the text to refer to other notes. The promised land the land we passed through to spy out is an exceedingly good land.

Two things common in the world might lead these tribes to make this choice. Reprint of the john murray publication in london, 1879, p. Having something more to say unto him, in order to explain their meaning. Bible commentary seventhday adventistegw vol 18 pdf. In chapters 12, we have the first numbering of those 20 years and older able to go to war, a total of 603,550. The book of numbers, called arithmoi meaning arithmetic in the septuagint, gets its name from the census in chapters 1 and 26. It will commence with the numbering of israel, a sign. Numbers 32 commentary matthew henry commentary on the. 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. Numbers chronicles the experiences of two generations of the nation of israel.

To understand this passage, one must realize that numbers 25 is the prequel to the events recorded in numbers 31. Study numbers 16 using matthew henrys bible commentary concise to better understand scripture with full outline and verse meaning. 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. There are numerous spiritual lessons to be learned from the fourth book of the old testament. Id invite you to turn in your bibles, if you have them, to the book of numbers. The book of numbers is the fourth of five parts which comprise what scripture calls the book of moses. So, in total, two and onehalf tribes never took possession of land west of the jordan river.

Study the bible online using commentary on numbers 32 and more. So the recording of this in book form would serve as a huge encouragement in the days to come. Sermons on numbers first presbyterian church, jackson. This generation was numbered for the war of conquest in canaan 1. Numbers 32 commentary, one of over 110 bible commentaries freely. The life for today commentary notes on this web site are taken from the printed life for today study bible series.

Read numbers 32 commentary using matthew henry commentary on the whole bible complete. Book of numbers bible survey who was aaron in the bible. Numbers 25 tells how the midianites, specifically the women, led the israelites astray into worshiping the baal or peor. 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 humble request of the tribes of reuben and gad for an inheritance on that side jordan where israel now lay encamped v. The book of numbers was written between 1440 and 1400 b. Numbers 32 commentary james burton coffman commentaries. Numbers 32 commentary commentary critical and explanatory on. 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. In addition, indepth study tools are provided on the site with access to commentaries, encyclopedias, dictionaries, and other theological resources. Memorize scripture wherever you go with the bible audio app. The tribes of reuben and gad request an inheritance on the east of jordan. The book of numbers is so named because it contains two numberings of the children of israel. It might, too, be called the book of murmurings because from beginning to end it.

In its widest sense it stands for the whole territory to the east of jordan see on. To explain that the 38 year period in the wilderness was a consequence for the unbelief of. Book 1 philip and pat juler book 2 chun kertyoo book 3 reg and marjorie vines book 4 david clines book 5 john and grace robertson book 6 bob and vic mccallum book 7 chue petnamngern book 8 vic and jean fleming in the present book, as in my other books, my aim is to provide biblical reference material that bridges two gaps at the same time. The humble request of the tribes of reuben and gad for an inheritance on that side jordan where israel now lay. The book of numbers is the fourth book of the christian old testament. You can find the best commentary on genesis for you using the tools on the right side. Recognizing the value of consistent reflection upon the word of god in order to refocus one. Numbers 32 commentary peter petts commentary on the bible. Numbers with book summary versebyverse bible commentary. Numbers is so named because a census of israel is taken twice in the book. Blue letter bible is a free, searchable online bible program providing access to many different bible translations including.