Verse (Click for Chapter) New International Version When Moses entered the tent of meeting to speak with the LORD, he heard the voice speaking to him from between the two cherubim above the atonement cover on the ark of the covenant law. In this way the LORD spoke to him. New Living Translation Whenever Moses went into the Tabernacle to speak with the LORD, he heard the voice speaking to him from between the two cherubim above the Ark’s cover—the place of atonement—that rests on the Ark of the Covenant. The LORD spoke to him from there. English Standard Version And when Moses went into the tent of meeting to speak with the LORD, he heard the voice speaking to him from above the mercy seat that was on the ark of the testimony, from between the two cherubim; and it spoke to him. Berean Standard Bible When Moses entered the Tent of Meeting to speak with the LORD, he heard the voice speaking to him from between the two cherubim above the mercy seat on the ark of the Testimony. Thus the LORD spoke to him. King James Bible And when Moses was gone into the tabernacle of the congregation to speak with him, then he heard the voice of one speaking unto him from off the mercy seat that was upon the ark of testimony, from between the two cherubims: and he spake unto him. New King James Version Now when Moses went into the tabernacle of meeting to speak with Him, he heard the voice of One speaking to him from above the mercy seat that was on the ark of the Testimony, from between the two cherubim; thus He spoke to him. New American Standard Bible Now when Moses entered the tent of meeting to speak with Him, he heard the voice speaking to him from above the atoning cover that was on the ark of the testimony, from between the two cherubim; so He spoke to him. NASB 1995 Now when Moses went into the tent of meeting to speak with Him, he heard the voice speaking to him from above the mercy seat that was on the ark of the testimony, from between the two cherubim, so He spoke to him. NASB 1977 Now when Moses went into the tent of meeting to speak with Him, he heard the voice speaking to him from above the mercy seat that was on the ark of the testimony, from between the two cherubim, so He spoke to him. Legacy Standard Bible Now when Moses went into the tent of meeting to speak with Him, he heard the voice speaking to him from above the mercy seat that was on the ark of the testimony, from between the two cherubim, so He spoke to him. Amplified Bible Now when Moses went into the Tent of Meeting (tabernacle) to speak with the LORD, he heard the voice speaking to him from above the mercy seat (the gold cover) that was on the ark of the Testimony from between the two cherubim; and He spoke [by special revelation] to him. Christian Standard Bible When Moses entered the tent of meeting to speak with the LORD, he heard the voice speaking to him from above the mercy seat that was on the ark of the testimony, from between the two cherubim. He spoke to him that way. Holman Christian Standard Bible When Moses entered the tent of meeting to speak with the LORD, he heard the voice speaking to him from above the mercy seat that was on the ark of the testimony, from between the two cherubim. He spoke to him that way. American Standard Version And when Moses went into the tent of meeting to speak with him, then he heard the Voice speaking unto him from above the mercy-seat that was upon the ark of the testimony, from between the two cherubim: and he spake unto him. Contemporary English Version Whenever Moses needed to talk with the LORD, he went into the sacred tent, where he heard the LORD's voice coming from between the two winged creatures above the lid of the sacred chest. English Revised Version And when Moses went into the tent of meeting to speak with him, then he heard the Voice speaking unto him from above the mercy-seat that was upon the ark of the testimony, from between the two cherubim: and he spake unto him. GOD'S WORD® Translation Whenever Moses went into the tent of meeting to speak with the LORD, he heard the voice speaking to him from above the throne of mercy on the ark containing the words of God's promise, from between the two angels. This is how the LORD spoke with Moses. Good News Translation When Moses went into the Tent to talk with the LORD, he heard the LORD speaking to him from above the lid on the Covenant Box, between the two winged creatures. International Standard Version When Moses entered the Tent of Meeting to speak with the LORD, he heard a voice speaking to him above the Mercy Seat over the Ark of the Testimony. He spoke to him from between the two cherubim. Majority Standard Bible When Moses entered the Tent of Meeting to speak with the LORD, he heard the voice speaking to him from between the two cherubim above the mercy seat on the ark of the Testimony. Thus the LORD spoke to him. NET Bible Now when Moses went into the tent of meeting to speak with the LORD, he heard the voice speaking to him from above the atonement lid that was on the ark of the testimony, from between the two cherubim. Thus he spoke to him. New Heart English Bible When Moses went into the Tent of Meeting to speak with the LORD, he heard his voice speaking to him from above the mercy seat that was on the ark of the Testimony, from between the two cherubim: and he spoke to him. Webster's Bible Translation And when Moses had entered into the tabernacle of the congregation to speak with him, then he heard the voice of one speaking to him from off the mercy-seat that was upon the ark of testimony, from between the two cherubim: and he spoke to him. World English Bible When Moses went into the Tent of Meeting to speak with Yahweh, he heard his voice speaking to him from above the mercy seat that was on the ark of the Testimony, from between the two cherubim; and he spoke to him. Literal Translations Literal Standard VersionAnd in the entering of Moses into the Tent of Meeting to speak with Him, indeed, he hears the voice speaking to him from off the propitiatory covering which [is] on the Ark of the Testimony, from between the two cherubim; and He speaks to him. Young's Literal Translation And in the going in of Moses unto the tent of meeting to speak with Him -- he doth even hear the voice speaking unto him from off the mercy-seat which is upon the ark of the testimony, from between the two cherubs; and He speaketh unto him. Smith's Literal Translation And in Moses going in to the tent of appointment to speak to him, and he will hear the voice speaking to him from above the cover upon the ark of the testimony, from between the two cherubs: and he will speak to him. Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims BibleAnd when Moses entered into the tabernacle of the covenant, to consult the oracle, he heard the voice of one speaking to him from the propitiatory, that was over the ark between the two cherubims, and from this place he spoke to him. Catholic Public Domain Version And when Moses entered into the tabernacle of the covenant, to consult the oracle, he heard the voice of One speaking to him from the propitiatory, which is over the ark of the testimony between the two cherubims, and there he also spoke to him. New American Bible When Moses entered the tent of meeting to speak with God, he heard the voice addressing him from above the cover on the ark of the covenant, from between the two cherubim; and so it spoke to him. New Revised Standard Version When Moses went into the tent of meeting to speak with the LORD, he would hear the voice speaking to him from above the mercy seat that was on the ark of the covenant from between the two cherubim; thus it spoke to him. Translations from Aramaic Lamsa BibleAnd when Moses entered into the tabernacle of the congregation, he heard a voice speaking to him from off the mercy seat that was upon the ark of the testimony, from between the two cherubim; and he spoke to him. Peshitta Holy Bible Translated And when Moshe entered the Time Tabernacle, he heard a voice speaking with him from the Mercy Seat above the Ark of the Testimony; between the two Cherubim, it spoke with him. OT Translations JPS Tanakh 1917And when Moses went into the tent of meeting that He might speak with him, then he heard the Voice speaking unto him from above the ark-cover that was upon the ark of the testimony, from between the two cherubim; and He spoke unto him. Brenton Septuagint Translation When Moses went into the tabernacle of witness to speak to God, then he heard the voice of the Lord speaking to him from off the mercy-seat, which is upon the ark of the testimony, between the two cherubs; and he spoke to him. Additional Translations ... Audio Bible Context Offerings of Dedication…88All the livestock sacrificed for the peace offering totaled twenty-four bulls, sixty rams, sixty male goats, and sixty male lambs a year old. This was the dedication offering for the altar after it was anointed. 89When Moses entered the Tent of Meeting to speak with the LORD, he heard the voice speaking to him from between the two cherubim above the mercy seat on the ark of the Testimony. Thus the LORD spoke to him. Cross References Exodus 25:22 And I will meet with you there above the mercy seat, between the two cherubim that are over the ark of the Testimony; I will speak with you about all that I command you regarding the Israelites. Exodus 33:9-11 As Moses entered the tent, the pillar of cloud would come down and remain at the entrance, and the LORD would speak with Moses. / When all the people saw the pillar of cloud standing at the entrance to the tent, they would stand up and worship, each one at the entrance to his own tent. / Thus the LORD would speak to Moses face to face, as a man speaks to his friend. Then Moses would return to the camp, but his young assistant Joshua son of Nun would not leave the tent. Leviticus 1:1 Then the LORD called to Moses and spoke to him from the Tent of Meeting, saying, 1 Kings 6:19-20 Solomon also prepared the inner sanctuary within the temple to set the ark of the covenant of the LORD there. / The inner sanctuary was twenty cubits long, twenty cubits wide, and twenty cubits high. He overlaid the inside with pure gold, and he also overlaid the altar of cedar. 1 Kings 8:10-11 And when the priests came out of the Holy Place, the cloud filled the house of the LORD / so that the priests could not stand there to minister because of the cloud. For the glory of the LORD filled the house of the LORD. 2 Chronicles 5:13-14 The trumpeters and singers joined together to praise and thank the LORD with one voice. They lifted up their voices, accompanied by trumpets, cymbals, and musical instruments, in praise to the LORD: “For He is good; His loving devotion endures forever.” And the temple, the house of the LORD, was filled with a cloud / so that the priests could not stand there to minister because of the cloud. For the glory of the LORD filled the house of God. Psalm 80:1 For the choirmaster. To the tune of “The Lilies of the Covenant.” A Psalm of Asaph. Hear us, O Shepherd of Israel, who leads Joseph like a flock; You who sit enthroned between the cherubim, shine forth Isaiah 6:1-4 In the year that King Uzziah died, I saw the Lord seated on a throne, high and exalted; and the train of His robe filled the temple. / Above Him stood seraphim, each having six wings: With two wings they covered their faces, with two they covered their feet, and with two they were flying. / And they were calling out to one another: “Holy, holy, holy is the LORD of Hosts; all the earth is full of His glory.” ... Ezekiel 1:25-28 And there came a voice from above the expanse over their heads as they stood still with their wings lowered. / Above the expanse over their heads was the likeness of a throne with the appearance of sapphire, and on the throne high above was a figure like that of a man. / From what seemed to be His waist up, I saw a gleam like amber, with what looked like fire within it all around. And from what seemed to be His waist down, I saw what looked like fire; and brilliant light surrounded Him. ... Ezekiel 43:4-5 and the glory of the LORD entered the temple through the gate facing east. / Then the Spirit lifted me up and brought me into the inner court, and the glory of the LORD filled the temple. John 1:14 The Word became flesh and made His dwelling among us. We have seen His glory, the glory of the one and only Son from the Father, full of grace and truth. John 14:23 Jesus replied, “If anyone loves Me, he will keep My word. My Father will love him, and We will come to him and make Our home with him. Acts 7:48-50 However, the Most High does not dwell in houses made by human hands. As the prophet says: / ‘Heaven is My throne and the earth is My footstool. What kind of house will you build for Me, says the Lord, or where will My place of repose be? / Has not My hand made all these things?’ Romans 9:4 the people of Israel. Theirs is the adoption as sons; theirs the divine glory and the covenants; theirs the giving of the law, the temple worship, and the promises. 2 Corinthians 3:18 And we, who with unveiled faces all reflect the glory of the Lord, are being transformed into His image with intensifying glory, which comes from the Lord, who is the Spirit. Treasury of Scripture And when Moses was gone into the tabernacle of the congregation to speak with him, then he heard the voice of one speaking to him from off the mercy seat that was on the ark of testimony, from between the two cherubim: and he spoke to him. to speak Numbers 12:8 With him will I speak mouth to mouth, even apparently, and not in dark speeches; and the similitude of the LORD shall he behold: wherefore then were ye not afraid to speak against my servant Moses? Exodus 33:9-11 And it came to pass, as Moses entered into the tabernacle, the cloudy pillar descended, and stood at the door of the tabernacle, and the LORD talked with Moses… him that is God. Numbers 1:1 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, saying, Exodus 25:22 And there I will meet with thee, and I will commune with thee from above the mercy seat, from between the two cherubims which are upon the ark of the testimony, of all things which I will give thee in commandment unto the children of Israel. Leviticus 1:1 And the LORD called unto Moses, and spake unto him out of the tabernacle of the congregation, saying, two cherubims Exodus 25:18-21 And thou shalt make two cherubims of gold, of beaten work shalt thou make them, in the two ends of the mercy seat… 1 Samuel 4:4 So the people sent to Shiloh, that they might bring from thence the ark of the covenant of the LORD of hosts, which dwelleth between the cherubims: and the two sons of Eli, Hophni and Phinehas, were there with the ark of the covenant of God. 1 Kings 6:23 And within the oracle he made two cherubims of olive tree, each ten cubits high. Jump to Previous Ark Atonement Cherubim Congregation Cover Ears Entered Heard Meeting Mercy Moses Ones Seat Speak Speaking Tabernacle Talk Tent Testimony Voice Winged WitnessJump to Next Ark Atonement Cherubim Congregation Cover Ears Entered Heard Meeting Mercy Moses Ones Seat Speak Speaking Tabernacle Talk Tent Testimony Voice Winged WitnessNumbers 7 1. The offering of the princes at the dedication of the tabernacle10. Their several offerings at the dedication of the altar 89. God speaks to Moses from the mercy seat When Moses entered the Tent of Meeting The Tent of Meeting, also known as the Tabernacle, was a portable earthly dwelling place of God among the Israelites as they journeyed through the wilderness. It was a sacred space where God communicated with Moses, the leader of the Israelites. The construction of the Tabernacle was commanded by God and described in detail in Exodus 25-31. It served as a central place of worship and a symbol of God's presence with His people. to speak with the LORD he heard the voice speaking to him from between the two cherubim above the mercy seat on the ark of the Testimony Thus the LORD spoke to him Persons / Places / Events 1. MosesThe leader of the Israelites, chosen by God to deliver His people from Egypt and guide them through the wilderness. Moses is a central figure in the Old Testament, known for his close relationship with God. 2. Tent of Meeting A sacred place where Moses would go to communicate with God. It served as a temporary place of worship and divine encounter before the construction of the permanent Tabernacle. 3. The LORD (Yahweh) The covenant name of God, emphasizing His eternal presence and faithfulness to His people. In this context, God is speaking directly to Moses. 4. Mercy Seat The cover of the Ark of the Testimony, made of pure gold, where God's presence would appear. It symbolizes God's throne and His mercy towards His people. 5. Cherubim Angelic beings depicted on the mercy seat, representing the holiness and majesty of God. They are often associated with God's presence and protection. Teaching Points The Importance of Sacred SpacesThe Tent of Meeting was a designated place for encountering God. In our lives, we should create spaces and times dedicated to prayer and communion with God. God's Desire for Communication God spoke to Moses directly, showing His desire to communicate with His people. We should seek to hear God's voice through Scripture and prayer. The Role of Mediators Moses acted as a mediator between God and the Israelites. This foreshadows Christ, our ultimate mediator, who intercedes on our behalf. The Significance of the Mercy Seat The mercy seat represents God's throne of grace. We are reminded of the mercy we receive through Christ's sacrifice, encouraging us to approach God with confidence. The Holiness of God's Presence The presence of the cherubim signifies the holiness of God. We should approach God with reverence and awe, acknowledging His majesty and purity.Verse 89. - And when Moses was gone into the tabernacle of the congregation. Rather, "the tent of meeting." Hebrew, ohel moed, where God had promised to meet with him (Exodus 25:22). To speak with him, i.e., with God, as implied in the word "meeting." He heard the voice of one speaking unto him. Rather, "he heard the voice conversing with him," making itself audible to him. מִדַּבֵּר, part. Hithpael, as in Ezekiel 2:2. Here is a distinct statement of the supernatural fact that God spake to Moses with an audible human voice, and (no doubt) in the Hebrew language, from out the empty darkness behind the veil. In the fact, indeed, of God so speaking audibly there was nothing new (see Genesis 3:8; Genesis 17:1, etc.), nor in the fact of his so speaking to Moses (see Exodus 3:4 and Exodus 33:9); but this records the fulfillment of that promise which was part of God's covenant with Israel, that he would at all times converse with Moses as their mediator from above the mercy-seat (see on Exodus 25:20-22, and cf. Deuteronomy 5:23-28). And he spake unto him, i.e., God spake unto Moses: the voice made itself audible, and by the voice God himself spake unto him. It is quite obvious that this statement more properly belongs to an earlier period, viz., to that immediately succeeding the consecration of the tabernacle. On the day it was set up Moses was not able to enter it (Exodus 40:35), but no doubt he did so very soon afterwards, and received from the mouth of the Lord, speaking in the holiest, all the commandments and ordinances recorded in Leviticus and in the beginning of this book. Perhaps the first communication made to him in this way concerned the offerings of the princes when first brought near (verses 4, 11), and for that reason the statement may have been appended to the record of those offerings.
Hebrew When Mosesמֹשֶׁ֜ה (mō·šeh) Noun - proper - masculine singular Strong's 4872: Moses -- a great Israelite leader, prophet and lawgiver entered וּבְבֹ֨א (ū·ḇə·ḇō) Conjunctive waw, Preposition-b | Verb - Qal - Infinitive construct Strong's 935: To come in, come, go in, go the Tent אֹ֣הֶל (’ō·hel) Noun - masculine singular construct Strong's 168: A tent of Meeting מוֹעֵד֮ (mō·w·‘êḏ) Noun - masculine singular Strong's 4150: Appointed time, place, or meeting to speak לְדַבֵּ֣ר (lə·ḏab·bêr) Preposition-l | Verb - Piel - Infinitive construct Strong's 1696: To arrange, to speak, to subdue with the LORD, אִתּוֹ֒ (’it·tōw) Preposition | third person masculine singular Strong's 854: Nearness, near, with, by, at, among he heard וַיִּשְׁמַ֨ע (way·yiš·ma‘) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine singular Strong's 8085: To hear intelligently the voice הַקּ֜וֹל (haq·qō·wl) Article | Noun - masculine singular Strong's 6963: A voice, sound speaking מִדַּבֵּ֣ר (mid·dab·bêr) Verb - Hitpael - Participle - masculine singular Strong's 1696: To arrange, to speak, to subdue to him אֵלָ֗יו (’ê·lāw) Preposition | third person masculine singular Strong's 413: Near, with, among, to from between מִבֵּ֖ין (mib·bên) Preposition-m Strong's 996: An interval, space between the two שְׁנֵ֣י (šə·nê) Number - mdc Strong's 8147: Two (a cardinal number) cherubim הַכְּרֻבִ֑ים (hak·kə·ru·ḇîm) Article | Noun - masculine plural Strong's 3742: Probably an order of angelic beings above מֵעַ֤ל (mê·‘al) Preposition-m Strong's 5921: Above, over, upon, against the mercy seat הַכַּפֹּ֙רֶת֙ (hak·kap·pō·reṯ) Article | Noun - feminine singular Strong's 3727: Propitiatory on עַל־ (‘al-) Preposition Strong's 5921: Above, over, upon, against the Ark אֲרֹ֣ן (’ă·rōn) Noun - common singular construct Strong's 727: A chest, ark of the Testimony. הָעֵדֻ֔ת (hā·‘ê·ḏuṯ) Article | Noun - feminine singular Strong's 5715: Testimony Thus [the LORD] spoke וַיְדַבֵּ֖ר (way·ḏab·bêr) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Piel - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine singular Strong's 1696: To arrange, to speak, to subdue to him. אֵלָֽיו׃ (’ê·lāw) Preposition | third person masculine singular Strong's 413: Near, with, among, to Links Numbers 7:89 NIVNumbers 7:89 NLT Numbers 7:89 ESV Numbers 7:89 NASB Numbers 7:89 KJV Numbers 7:89 BibleApps.com Numbers 7:89 Biblia Paralela Numbers 7:89 Chinese Bible Numbers 7:89 French Bible Numbers 7:89 Catholic Bible OT Law: Numbers 7:89 When Moses went into the Tent (Nu Num.) |
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