Leviticus 24:12
What does Leviticus 24:12 mean?
A plain-English look at Leviticus 24:12 in WEB alongside six other public-domain English translations, with cross-references and chapter context.
Parallel translations
WEB
World English Bible · 2000And they put him in ward, that it might be declared unto them at the mouth of Jehovah.
KJV
King James Version · 1611And they put him in ward, that the mind of the Lord might be shewed them.
ASV
American Standard Version · 1901And they put him in ward, that it might be declared unto them at the mouth of Jehovah.
BBE
Bible in Basic English · 1949And they kept him shut up, till a decision might be given by the mouth of the Lord.
YLT
Young's Literal Translation · 1862and he causeth him to rest in charge--to explain to them by the mouth of Jehovah.
DRA
Douay-Rheims (Challoner) · 1752And they put him into prison, till they might know what the Lord would command.
DBY
Darby Bible · 1890And they confined him, that they might decide at the mouth of Jehovah.
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Cross references
Related passages from across Scripture, drawn from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge.
- Numbers 27:5
And Moses brought their cause before Jehovah.
- Numbers 15:34
And they put him in ward, because it had not been declared what should be done to him.
- Exodus 18:15
And Moses said unto his father-in-law, Because the people come unto me to inquire of God:
- Exodus 18:23
If thou shalt do this thing, and God command thee so, then thou shalt be able to endure, and all this people also shall go to their place in peace.
- Numbers 36:5
And Moses commanded the children of Israel according to the word of Jehovah, saying, The tribe of the sons of Joseph speaketh right.
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