Numbers 9:8
New International Version
Moses answered them, “Wait until I find out what the LORD commands concerning you.”

New Living Translation
Moses answered, “Wait here until I have received instructions for you from the LORD.”

English Standard Version
And Moses said to them, “Wait, that I may hear what the LORD will command concerning you.”

Berean Standard Bible
“Wait here until I find out what the LORD commands concerning you,” Moses replied.

King James Bible
And Moses said unto them, Stand still, and I will hear what the LORD will command concerning you.

New King James Version
And Moses said to them, “Stand still, that I may hear what the LORD will command concerning you.”

New American Standard Bible
Moses then said to them, “Wait, and I will listen to what the LORD will command concerning you.”

NASB 1995
Moses therefore said to them, “Wait, and I will listen to what the LORD will command concerning you.”

NASB 1977
Moses therefore said to them, “Wait, and I will listen to what the LORD will command concerning you.”

Legacy Standard Bible
Moses therefore said to them, “Wait, and I will listen to what Yahweh will command concerning you.”

Amplified Bible
Therefore, Moses said to them, “Wait, and I will listen to what the LORD will command concerning you.”

Christian Standard Bible
Moses replied to them, “Wait here until I hear what the LORD commands for you.”

Holman Christian Standard Bible
Moses replied to them, “Wait here until I hear what the LORD commands for you.”

American Standard Version
And Moses said unto them, Stay ye, that I may hear what Jehovah will command concerning you.

Contemporary English Version
Moses said, "Wait here while I go into the sacred tent and find out what the LORD says about this."

English Revised Version
And Moses said unto them, Stay ye; that I may hear what the LORD will command concerning you.

GOD'S WORD® Translation
Moses answered them, "Wait here until I find out what the LORD commands you to do."

Good News Translation
Moses answered, "Wait until I receive instructions from the LORD."

International Standard Version
"Wait while I hear what the LORD has to say about you," Moses replied.

Majority Standard Bible
“Wait here until I find out what the LORD commands concerning you,” Moses replied.

NET Bible
So Moses said to them, "Remain here and I will hear what the LORD will command concerning you."

New Heart English Bible
Moses answered them, "Wait, that I may hear what the LORD will command concerning you."

Webster's Bible Translation
And Moses said to them, Stand still, and I will hear what the LORD will command concerning you.

World English Bible
Moses answered them, “Wait, that I may hear what Yahweh will command concerning you.”
Literal Translations
Literal Standard Version
And Moses says to them, “Stand, and I hear what YHWH has commanded concerning you.”

Young's Literal Translation
And Moses saith unto them, 'Stand ye, and I hear what Jehovah hath commanded concerning you.'

Smith's Literal Translation
And Moses will say to them, Stand ye, and I will hear what Jehovah will command for you.
Catholic Translations
Douay-Rheims Bible
And Moses answered them: Stay that I may consult the Lord what he will ordain concerning you.

Catholic Public Domain Version
And Moses responded to them: “Remain, so that I may consult the Lord, as to what he will rule about you.”

New American Bible
Moses answered them, “Wait so that I can learn what the LORD will command in your regard.”

New Revised Standard Version
Moses spoke to them, “Wait, so that I may hear what the LORD will command concerning you.”
Translations from Aramaic
Lamsa Bible
And Moses said to them, Stay where you are, and I will hear what the LORD will command concerning you.

Peshitta Holy Bible Translated
And Moshe said to them, “Stand on your place and I shall make heard what LORD JEHOVAH commands concerning you.”
OT Translations
JPS Tanakh 1917
And Moses said unto them: 'Stay ye, that I may hear what the LORD will command concerning you.'

Brenton Septuagint Translation
And Moses said to them, stand there, and I will hear what charge the Lord will give concerning you.

Additional Translations ...
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Context
The Second Passover
7and said to Moses, “We are unclean because of a dead body, but why should we be excluded from presenting the LORD’s offering with the other Israelites at the appointed time?” 8“Wait here until I find out what the LORD commands concerning you,” Moses replied. 9Then the LORD said to Moses,…

Cross References
Exodus 18:15-16
“Because the people come to me to inquire of God,” Moses replied. / “Whenever they have a dispute, it is brought to me to judge between one man and another, and I make known to them the statutes and laws of God.”

Exodus 24:14
And he said to the elders, “Wait here for us until we return to you. Aaron and Hur are here with you. Whoever has a dispute can go to them.”

Leviticus 24:12
They placed him in custody until the will of the LORD should be made clear to them.

Deuteronomy 17:8-10
If a case is too difficult for you to judge, whether the controversy within your gates is regarding bloodshed, lawsuits, or assaults, you must go up to the place the LORD your God will choose. / You are to go to the Levitical priests and to the judge who presides at that time. Inquire of them, and they will give you a verdict in the case. / You must abide by the verdict they give you at the place the LORD will choose. Be careful to do everything they instruct you,

1 Samuel 9:9
(Formerly in Israel, a man on his way to inquire of God would say, “Come, let us go to the seer.” For the prophet of today was formerly called the seer.)

2 Kings 6:6
“Where did it fall?” asked the man of God. And when he showed him the place, the man of God cut a stick, threw it there, and made the iron float.

2 Chronicles 20:3-4
Jehoshaphat was alarmed and set his face to seek the LORD. And he proclaimed a fast throughout Judah. / So the people of Judah gathered to seek the LORD, and indeed, they came from all the cities of Judah to seek Him.

Psalm 25:14
The LORD confides in those who fear Him, and reveals His covenant to them.

Isaiah 30:21
And whether you turn to the right or to the left, your ears will hear this command behind you: “This is the way. Walk in it.”

Jeremiah 42:3
Pray that the LORD your God will tell us the way we should walk and the thing we should do.”

Ezekiel 20:3
“Son of man, speak to the elders of Israel and tell them that this is what the Lord GOD says: Have you come to inquire of Me? As surely as I live, I will not be consulted by you, declares the Lord GOD.

Matthew 18:18-20
Truly I tell you, whatever you bind on earth will be bound in heaven, and whatever you loose on earth will be loosed in heaven. / Again, I tell you truly that if two of you on the earth agree about anything you ask for, it will be done for you by My Father in heaven. / For where two or three gather together in My name, there am I with them.”

Matthew 22:29
Jesus answered, “You are mistaken because you do not know the Scriptures or the power of God.

Mark 12:24
Jesus said to them, “Aren’t you mistaken, because you do not know the Scriptures or the power of God?

Luke 12:11-12
When you are brought before synagogues, rulers, and authorities, do not worry about how to defend yourselves or what to say. / For at that time the Holy Spirit will teach you what you should say.”


Treasury of Scripture

And Moses said to them, Stand still, and I will hear what the LORD will command concerning you.

stand

Exodus 14:13
And Moses said unto the people, Fear ye not, stand still, and see the salvation of the LORD, which he will shew to you to day: for the Egyptians whom ye have seen to day, ye shall see them again no more for ever.

2 Chronicles 20:17
Ye shall not need to fight in this battle: set yourselves, stand ye still, and see the salvation of the LORD with you, O Judah and Jerusalem: fear not, nor be dismayed; to morrow go out against them: for the LORD will be with you.

I will

Numbers 27:5
And Moses brought their cause before the LORD.

Psalm 25:14
The secret of the LORD is with them that fear him; and he will shew them his covenant.

Psalm 85:8
I will hear what God the LORD will speak: for he will speak peace unto his people, and to his saints: but let them not turn again to folly.

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Wait here
The phrase "wait here" is a directive from Moses, indicating a pause for divine instruction. In Hebrew, the word for "wait" can imply a sense of anticipation and readiness. This reflects a posture of obedience and patience, essential virtues in the life of faith. Historically, the Israelites were a nomadic people, often required to pause and seek God's guidance before proceeding. This teaches us the importance of waiting on the Lord, trusting in His perfect timing and wisdom.

until I hear
Moses, as the leader and prophet, emphasizes his role as an intermediary between God and the people. The Hebrew root for "hear" (שָׁמַע, shama) implies not just auditory reception but understanding and obedience. This highlights the necessity of spiritual leaders to be attuned to God's voice, ensuring that their guidance aligns with divine will. It also underscores the importance of discernment in leadership, a principle that remains relevant for church leaders today.

what the LORD commands
The term "LORD" (YHWH) is the sacred name of God, denoting His eternal and unchanging nature. The use of "commands" indicates that God's instructions are authoritative and non-negotiable. In the context of the Israelites, this command would have been seen as a direct order from the covenant-keeping God who delivered them from Egypt. This phrase reminds believers of the sovereignty of God and the necessity of aligning our lives with His decrees, as revealed in Scripture.

concerning you
This phrase personalizes the command, showing that God's instructions are specific and relevant to the situation at hand. It reflects God's intimate involvement in the lives of His people, addressing their unique circumstances. Historically, this would have reassured the Israelites of God's attentive care and guidance. For contemporary believers, it serves as a reminder that God is concerned with the details of our lives and that His guidance is tailored to our individual needs and contexts.

Parallel Commentaries ...


Hebrew
“Wait here
עִמְד֣וּ (‘im·ḏū)
Verb - Qal - Imperative - masculine plural
Strong's 5975: To stand, in various relations

until I hear
וְאֶשְׁמְעָ֔ה (wə·’eš·mə·‘āh)
Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Conjunctive imperfect Cohortative - first person common singular
Strong's 8085: To hear intelligently

what
מַה־ (mah-)
Interrogative
Strong's 4100: What?, what!, indefinitely what

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

commands concerning you,”
יְצַוֶּ֥ה (yə·ṣaw·weh)
Verb - Piel - Imperfect - third person masculine singular
Strong's 6680: To lay charge (upon), give charge (to), command, order

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

replied.
וַיֹּ֥אמֶר (way·yō·mer)
Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine singular
Strong's 559: To utter, say


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