When the army did not carry out this order at the time of the midianite defeat, it was carried out in a delayed fashion when the army returned with the captives. Most of the events of the book are set in the wilderness. This conclusion is based on 1 statements concerning moses writing activity e. May 30, 20 top ten christian arguments for why numbers 31. The book of numbers is a law book in the old testament section of the bible. Put them together and you get 39 for the number of books.
Now therefore kill every male among the little ones,which they had taken and brought captives, numbers 31. Now viewing scripture range from the book of numbers chapter 31. Arm of you men to fight, who may take the revenge of the lord on the madianites. 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. This is the fourth book in the pentateuch, the first five books of the bible. The book of numbers in the bible is the fourth book in the old testament. Why were only the virgins left alive among the midianites in.
Aug 14, 20 how can christians explain numbers 31 17 18. Books of the king james bible kjv including the new testament and old testament from the king james bible online. But all the women children, that have not known a man by lying with him, keep alive for yourselves. The forums in the christian congregations category are now open only to christian members. The madianites are slain for having drawn the people of israel into sin. And kill every woman who has slept with a man, x 18 but save for yourselves every girl who has never slept with a man. Now therefore, kill every male among the little ones, and kill every woman who has known man by lying with him. But all the womenchildren, that have not known man by lying with him, keep alive for yourselves. Why did moses order female virgins to be kept alive but nonvirgin females and all males to be killed in numbers 31. Why did moses order female virgins to be kept alive but all others. We read in verses, and the lord spake unto moses, saying.
The ancient scholars further interpreted the verse num. It is the story of the people whom moses led through the desert. We read in verses, and the lord spake unto moses, saying, avenge the children of israel of the midianites. Numbers might be a bleak account of the israelites stubbornness if it were not outweighed by gods faithfulness and protection. And kill every woman who has slept with a man, 18 but save for yourselves every. Now therefore kill every male among the little ones, and kill every woman that hath known man by lying with him. Apr 01, 2009 basically who you are in term of ethnicity was determined by your father, if he was an edomite so were you etc. Numbers 31 king james bible kjv book of numbers bible. They contain gods instructions about how his people should live. Numbers 31, new living translation nlt the bible app. Heres what the bible says about humanity in the days of noah. The book of numbers niv audio holy bible high quality. The book has been seen as written by the priestly source, which rewrites the. My jewish learning is a notforprofit and relies on your help.
The new world translation of the holy scriptures is published by jehovahs witnesses. Numbers 31, new international version niv the bible app. The first 5 books in the bible are called the 5 books of moses. Welcome to christian forums, a forum to discuss christianity in a friendly surrounding. Numbers 31 skeptics annotated bible quran book of morman. Irene allen on numbers 31 reading the bible is serious matter, just as taking god at his word. On the third day and the seventh day you are to purify both yourselves and your captives. Aug 07, 2016 as we looked in the book of numbers 31. Its narrative begins at the point where exodus leaves off. Study numbers 31 using matthew henrys bible commentary concise to better understand scripture with full outline and verse meaning. David brackett sent in a better method for remembering the number of books in the bible.
Is it equal to genocide, gendercide, andor sexual slavery. Kirk is a theist, a republican, and a birther, he takes the bible literally. How many words in each book of the bible the holy word. Pray and ask the holy spirit to guide and open you heart to the true understanding as god intended it to be. The book has a long and complex history, but its final form is probably due to a priestly redaction. Earlier in the book of numbers, we learn that the israelites began to play the harlot with the. However, this is not what the passage is talking about. The new john gills exposition of the entire bible modernised and adapted for the computer by larry pierce of online bible. Sep 16, 2012 what is the reason for killing babies and married women, and raping the unmarried women in the bible numbers 31. Mark hamric, have study, prayed and meditated on the bible for as long as i.
Its a historical account but also teaches important lessons about god fulfilling his. The fourth book of moses numbers from the holy bible new international version niv book 4 please note we have increased the volume and. All rightes reserved, larry pierce, winterbourne, ontario. We thought you might find it interesting to also see some more facts and figures about the bible s 66 different books. The hebrew lexicons rendered yourselves, it was understood to be sexual. Moses counted the people in numbers 1 and numbers 26. Kill every male among the little ones which they were forbidden to do to other people, deuteronomy 20. Why were only the virgins left alive among the midianites. Book of numbers simple english wikipedia, the free. Apr 20, 2017 numbers 31 tells us about the war that the israelites had with the midianites. Loretta lowers the boom on kirk with the dreaded numbers 31.
And kill every woman who has slept with a man, but save for yourselves every girl who has never slept with a man. Hence all the males were killed so that the daughters of israel didnt marry them adn have children who were not defined as being of another tribe. The most widely questioned section of numbers 31 is verses 1718. 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.
You are to kill every male child and every woman who has had sexual relations with a man. The hebrew name for these books is the torah, which means law. Christian members please remember to read the statement of purpose threads for each forum within christian congregations before posting in the forum. This commentary has been through advanced checking. The holy bible numbers chapter 31 king james version. Numbers 31 tells us about the war that the israelites had with the midianites. The baptist standard bearer, 1 iron oaks dr, paris, ar, 72855.
A word list at the end explains words with a star by them. Christian bible study resources, dictionary, concordance and search tools. Revenge first the children of israel on the madianites, and so thou shalt be gathered to thy people. If you count the letters of old testament there are three letters in old and nine in testament. Why did moses order female virgins to be kept alive but. Slideshow of book of numbers photos, paintings, pictures, and images. Net bible now therefore kill every boy, and kill every woman who has. We hope to see you as a part of our community soon and god bless. An easyenglish bible version and commentary 2800 word vocabulary on the book of numbers. This is the exact same place where the israelites have been hanging out since god freed them from slavery back in exodus. The simple answer to the questions surrounding numbers 31 is that god ordered the midianites to be killed in numbers 25. You will need to register to be able to join in fellowship with christians all over the world. The midianites were descended from abraham and keturah gen. Essentially, the husband and wife would come to the priest, the priest would then.
And kill every woman who has slept with a man, 18 but save for yourselves every girl who has never slept with a man. The book of numbers is composed of narrative, legislation, and archival records. What is the difference between the ceremonial law, the moral law, and the judicial law in the old testament. God responds with shortterm severity and longterm generosity as he leads them into the promised land.
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