Numbers 25:10
New International Version
The LORD said to Moses,

New Living Translation
Then the LORD said to Moses,

English Standard Version
And the LORD said to Moses,

Berean Standard Bible
Then the LORD said to Moses,

King James Bible
And the LORD spake unto Moses, saying,

New King James Version
Then the LORD spoke to Moses, saying:

New American Standard Bible
Then the LORD spoke to Moses, saying,

NASB 1995
Then the LORD spoke to Moses, saying,

NASB 1977
Then the LORD spoke to Moses, saying,

Legacy Standard Bible
Then Yahweh spoke to Moses, saying,

Amplified Bible
Then the LORD spoke to Moses, saying,

Christian Standard Bible
The LORD spoke to Moses,

Holman Christian Standard Bible
The LORD spoke to Moses, “

American Standard Version
And Jehovah spake unto Moses, saying,

Contemporary English Version
The LORD said to Moses,

English Revised Version
And the LORD spake unto Moses, saying,

GOD'S WORD® Translation
Then the LORD said to Moses,

Good News Translation
The LORD said to Moses,

International Standard Version
The LORD told Moses,

Majority Standard Bible
Then the LORD said to Moses,

NET Bible
The LORD spoke to Moses:

New Heart English Bible
The LORD spoke to Moses, saying,

Webster's Bible Translation
And the LORD spoke to Moses, saying,

World English Bible
Yahweh spoke to Moses, saying,
Literal Translations
Literal Standard Version
And YHWH speaks to Moses, saying,

Young's Literal Translation
And Jehovah speaketh unto Moses, saying,

Smith's Literal Translation
And Jehovah will speak to Moses, saying,
Catholic Translations
Douay-Rheims Bible
And the Lord said to Moses:

Catholic Public Domain Version
And the Lord said to Moses:

New American Bible
Then the LORD said to Moses:

New Revised Standard Version
The LORD spoke to Moses, saying:
Translations from Aramaic
Lamsa Bible
Then the LORD spoke to Moses and said to him.

Peshitta Holy Bible Translated
And LORD JEHOVAH spoke with Moshe and said to him:
OT Translations
JPS Tanakh 1917
And the LORD spoke unto Moses, saying:

Brenton Septuagint Translation
And the Lord spoke to Moses, saying,

Additional Translations ...
Audio Bible



Context
The Zeal of Phinehas
9but those who died in the plague numbered 24,000. 10Then the LORD said to Moses, 11“Phinehas son of Eleazar, the son of Aaron the priest, has turned My wrath away from the Israelites; for he was zealous for My sake among them, so that I did not consume the Israelites in My zeal.…

Cross References
Psalm 106:28-31
They yoked themselves to Baal of Peor and ate sacrifices offered to lifeless gods. / So they provoked the LORD to anger with their deeds, and a plague broke out among them. / But Phinehas stood and intervened, and the plague was restrained. ...

1 Corinthians 10:8
We should not commit sexual immorality, as some of them did, and in one day twenty-three thousand of them died.

Revelation 2:14
But I have a few things against you, because some of you hold to the teaching of Balaam, who taught Balak to place a stumbling block before the Israelites so they would eat food sacrificed to idols and commit sexual immorality.

Deuteronomy 4:3-4
Your eyes have seen what the LORD did at Baal-peor, for the LORD your God destroyed from among you all who followed Baal of Peor. / But you who held fast to the LORD your God are alive to this day, every one of you.

Joshua 22:17
Was not the sin of Peor enough for us, from which we have not cleansed ourselves to this day? It even brought a plague upon the congregation of the LORD.

Hosea 9:10
I found Israel like grapes in the wilderness. I saw your fathers as the firstfruits of the fig tree in its first season. But they went to Baal-peor, and consecrated themselves to Shame; so they became as detestable as the thing they loved.

1 Kings 18:40
Then Elijah ordered them, “Seize the prophets of Baal! Do not let a single one escape.” So they seized them, and Elijah brought them down to the Kishon Valley and slaughtered them there.

Malachi 2:4-5
Then you will know that I have sent you this commandment so that My covenant with Levi may continue,” says the LORD of Hosts. / “My covenant with him was one of life and peace, which I gave to him; it called for reverence, and he revered Me and stood in awe of My name.

Exodus 32:28-29
The Levites did as Moses commanded, and that day about three thousand of the people fell dead. / Afterward, Moses said, “Today you have been ordained for service to the LORD, since each man went against his son and his brother; so the LORD has bestowed a blessing on you this day.”

1 Samuel 2:30
Therefore, the LORD, the God of Israel, declares: ‘I did indeed say that your house and the house of your father would walk before Me forever. But now the LORD declares: Far be it from Me! For I will honor those who honor Me, but those who despise Me will be disdained.

Hebrews 11:4
By faith Abel offered God a better sacrifice than Cain did. By faith he was commended as righteous when God gave approval to his gifts. And by faith he still speaks, even though he is dead.

Romans 4:3
For what does the Scripture say? “Abraham believed God, and it was credited to him as righteousness.”

Galatians 3:6
So also, “Abraham believed God, and it was credited to him as righteousness.”

James 2:23
And the Scripture was fulfilled that says, “Abraham believed God, and it was credited to him as righteousness,” and he was called a friend of God.

1 Chronicles 6:4-5
Eleazar was the father of Phinehas, Phinehas was the father of Abishua, / Abishua was the father of Bukki, Bukki was the father of Uzzi,


Treasury of Scripture

And the LORD spoke to Moses, saying,

turned my

Joshua 7:25,26
And Joshua said, Why hast thou troubled us? the LORD shall trouble thee this day. And all Israel stoned him with stones, and burned them with fire, after they had stoned them with stones…

2 Samuel 21:14
And the bones of Saul and Jonathan his son buried they in the country of Benjamin in Zelah, in the sepulchre of Kish his father: and they performed all that the king commanded. And after that God was intreated for the land.

Psalm 106:23
Therefore he said that he would destroy them, had not Moses his chosen stood before him in the breach, to turn away his wrath, lest he should destroy them.

for my sake.

2 Corinthians 11:2
For I am jealous over you with godly jealousy: for I have espoused you to one husband, that I may present you as a chaste virgin to Christ.

that I

Exodus 22:5
If a man shall cause a field or vineyard to be eaten, and shall put in his beast, and shall feed in another man's field; of the best of his own field, and of the best of his own vineyard, shall he make restitution.

Exodus 34:14
For thou shalt worship no other god: for the LORD, whose name is Jealous, is a jealous God:

Deuteronomy 4:24
For the LORD thy God is a consuming fire, even a jealous God.

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The LORD
This phrase refers to Yahweh, the covenant name of God revealed to Moses at the burning bush (Exodus 3:14). It emphasizes God's personal and relational nature with His people, Israel. The use of "LORD" in all caps in many English translations signifies this specific name of God, which is central to the identity and worship of Israel.

said
The act of God speaking highlights the direct communication between God and Moses, a recurring theme in the Pentateuch. This divine communication underscores Moses' role as a prophet and leader who receives guidance and commandments directly from God. It also reflects the theocratic nature of Israel's governance, where God is the ultimate authority.

to Moses
Moses is a central figure in the Old Testament, serving as the leader of the Israelites, the lawgiver, and a mediator between God and His people. His leadership is crucial during the Exodus and the wilderness wanderings. This phrase indicates that Moses is the chosen intermediary through whom God communicates His will to the people. Moses' role as a mediator foreshadows the ultimate mediation of Jesus Christ, who is described as the mediator of a new covenant (Hebrews 9:15).

In the context of Numbers 25, this communication follows a significant event where Israel fell into sin by engaging in idolatry and immorality with the Moabites, leading to God's anger and a subsequent plague. The LORD's words to Moses often involve instructions for addressing the sin of the people, demonstrating God's justice and mercy. This passage sets the stage for God's response to the actions of Phinehas, who zealously defended God's honor, leading to the cessation of the plague.

Persons / Places / Events
1. The LORD (Yahweh)
The covenant God of Israel, who communicates His will and commands to Moses.

2. Moses
The leader of the Israelites, chosen by God to deliver His people from Egypt and guide them through the wilderness.

3. Phinehas
Although not mentioned in verse 10, he is central to the context. He is the grandson of Aaron, who zealously acts to stop the plague among the Israelites by executing judgment on those who sinned.

4. Israelites
The chosen people of God, who are in the wilderness journeying to the Promised Land. They fall into sin by engaging in idolatry and immorality with the Moabites.

5. Moab
The region and people who seduce the Israelites into sin, leading to God's anger and the subsequent plague.
Teaching Points
Zeal for God's Holiness
Phinehas' actions demonstrate a zeal for God's holiness. Believers are called to uphold God's standards and pursue righteousness in their lives.

The Consequences of Sin
The Israelites' sin led to severe consequences, including a plague. Sin has real and often devastating consequences, both spiritually and physically.

God's Covenant Faithfulness
Despite Israel's repeated failures, God remains faithful to His covenant. This encourages believers to trust in God's steadfast love and mercy.

Leadership and Responsibility
Moses and Phinehas exemplify godly leadership. Leaders in the church are called to guide their communities in faithfulness and address sin with wisdom and courage.

Repentance and Restoration
The swift action taken by Phinehas led to the cessation of the plague. Repentance and turning back to God bring restoration and healing.Verse 10. - The Lord spake unto Moses, saying. On the Divine commendation here bestowed upon the act of Phinehas see the note at the end of the chapter. In the Hebrew Bible a new section begins here.

Parallel Commentaries ...


Hebrew
Then the LORD
יְהוָ֖ה (Yah·weh)
Noun - proper - masculine singular
Strong's 3068: LORD -- the proper name of the God of Israel

said
וַיְדַבֵּ֥ר (way·ḏab·bêr)
Conjunctive waw | Verb - Piel - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine singular
Strong's 1696: To arrange, to speak, to subdue

to
אֶל־ (’el-)
Preposition
Strong's 413: Near, with, among, to

Moses,
מֹשֶׁ֥ה (mō·šeh)
Noun - proper - masculine singular
Strong's 4872: Moses -- a great Israelite leader, prophet and lawgiver


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