The prince of bible numbers, it is used 562 times, including its derivatives e. Clicking on a chapter will show you the text of that chapter of numbers in the bible. Book of numbers bible survey who was aaron in the bible. The book of numbers in the bible is the fourth book in the old testament. He said, 2 have the israelites celebrate the passover at the appointed time. Resembles the attitudes conditions of the usa today joshua chapter 24 comment.
If you count the letters of old testament there are three letters in old and nine in testament. Browse all courses logos mobile education certificate programs course catalog topics courses for congregations access my courses. In numbers, israel travels through the wilderness on the way to the land. Short summary of numbers the kjv bible scriptures the content of numbers according to the kjv bible scriptures contains a short overview of the main subjects, people, events and ancient topics in the following summary of the kjv bible scriptures. The hebrew name for these books is the torah, which means law.
The book of leviticus as well as the book of numbers follow immediately after the book of exodus. Numbers bible book with full chapters king james version. 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. God responds with shortterm severity and longterm generosity as he leads them into the promised land. Numbers might be a bleak account of the israelites stubbornness if it were not outweighed by gods faithfulness and protection. The book of numbers becomes a warning and encouragement for us to follow god and trust his good plan for his people. The book was very interesting and clearly explained the significance of how god uses numbers in the bible. Numbers is a graphic account of gods plan, power, punishment, patience, and providence for his covenant people. Numbers with book summary versebyverse bible commentary. Certain prophetic books of the bible, such as daniel and revelation, introduce a complex, interrelated system of numerology which exhibits definite patterns. Book of numbers overview insight for living ministries. The fourth book of moses called numbers 36 1,288 5.
Numbers, hebrew bemidbar in the wilderness, also called the fourth book of moses, the fourth book of the bible. These are all of the chapters of the book of numbers. It continues the story of that journey begun in exodus, and describes briefly the experiences of the israelites for a. Numbers 1 niv the census the lord spoke to moses in bible. Book of numbers simple english wikipedia, the free. This article follows on from our earlier article how many words in the bible in which we. May the result of this contribution to a great subject be to stimulate the labours of bible students. Study numbers using john gills exposition of the bible to better understand scripture with full outline and verse meaning. This book provides basic and straightforward explanation of the meaning of the numbers 112 and the number 40. 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 numbers was written between 1440 and 1400 b. The following scripture is from the authorized king james version of the holy bible, now in the public domain.
Given the elaborate nature of prophetic numerology, this study will deal only with the meaning of individual numbers in the bible. How many words in each book of the bible the holy word. 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. The english title is a translation of the septuagint greek title referring to the numbering of the tribes of israel in chapters 14. Name numbers comes to our english bibles from the septuagint. These symbolic meanings of numbers in the bible are different from numerology, which involves looking for an occult meaning in numbers. The book of numbers was named after the first key word bemidbar in. 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 first 5 books in the bible are called the 5 books of moses. Since the patterns vary, some numbers are not as clearly defined as others. This is the holy book of numbers, known as the fourth book of moses called numbers.
What is the difference between the ceremonial law, the moral law, and the judicial law in the old testament. The law includes the books of genesis, exodus, leviticus, numbers, and deuteronomy. That title reflects the two censuses god took of his people. The books of the bible order book titles chapters verses i. Introduction to the book of numbers learn religions. 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. If a mans wife goes astray and is unfaithful to him so that another man has sexual relations with her, and this is hidden from her husband and her impurity is undetected since there is no witness against her and she has not been caught in the act, 14 and if feelings of jealousy come. Remember, the meaning of numbers in the bible is not perfect, but the. The precision with which the bible numbers all fall into their places cannot be accounted for except by the supernatural power and wisdom of a god who is infinite ibid. The old testament contains the origin and creation of the universe, the exodus from egypt, the formation of israel the prophets and the wisdom books. The book of numbers is largely narrative history as far as its genre. Numbers 4 book moses is book number 4 in the old testament of the bible. The holy bible book 04 numbers kjv dramatized audio.
The purpose of the book of numbers is to tell about how israel prepared to enter the promise land, but sinned and was punished. 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. Then take 3 x 9 27, the number of books in the new testament. The number seven is also the most common in biblical prophecy, occurring. Its a historical account but also teaches important lessons about god fulfilling his. How to prepare a sermon how to learn biblical hebrew how to learn biblical greek how to do inductive bible study see all guides. The recording is dramatized, from the king james bible. The book of numbers is the fourth book of the law of moses, also known as the torah or pentateuch.
The old testament or jewish tanakh is the first book of the bible. Watch our overview video on the book of numbers, which breaks down the literary design of the book and its flow of thought. Book of numbers john gills exposition of the bible. Learn about faith and rebellion in the book of numbers.
Viewing the standard cambridge king james version bible books list. Numbers in the picture study bible the book of numbers. The book of numbers is the fourth book of the hebrew bible, and the fourth of five books of the jewish torah. Numbers 9 new international version niv the passover. The message of the book of numbers is universal and timeless. The book was extremely helpful as i prepared a lesson on the significance in the bible. They contain gods instructions about how his people should live. This is the fourth book in the pentateuch, the first five books of the bible. The symbolism of numbers 1, 3 and 7 are most agreed upon, while variations may occur with others. Numbers 9 the passover the lord spoke to moses bible. Much of its legislation for people and priests is similar. 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.
Key personalities include moses, aaron, miriam, joshua, caleb, eleazar, korah, and balaam. Then 3 squared equals 9, so there are 39 books in the old testament. Numbers relates the story of israels journey from mount sinai to the plains of moab on the border of canaan. A pagan prophet is hired to curse israel, but he only hears words of blessing from god. Summary of the book of numbers the story of the bible.
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