Numbers 17:7
What does Numbers 17:7 mean?
A plain-English look at Numbers 17:7 in WEB alongside six other public-domain English translations, with cross-references and chapter context.
Parallel translations
WEB
World English Bible · 2000And Moses laid up the rods before Jehovah in the tent of the testimony.
KJV
King James Version · 1611And Moses laid up the rods before the Lord in the tabernacle of witness.
ASV
American Standard Version · 1901And Moses laid up the rods before Jehovah in the tent of the testimony.
BBE
Bible in Basic English · 1949And Moses put the rods before the Lord in the Tent of witness.
YLT
Young's Literal Translation · 1862and Moses placeth the rods before Jehovah, in the tent of the testimony.
DRA
Douay-Rheims (Challoner) · 1752And when Moses had Laid them up before the Lord in the tabernacle of the testimony:
DBY
Darby Bible · 1890And Moses laid the staves before Jehovah in the tent of the testimony.
Context
v.6And Moses spake unto the children of Israel; and all their princes gave him rods, for each prince one, according to their fathers’ houses, even twelve rods: and the rod of Aaron was among their rods.
v.7This passage
v.8And it came to pass on the morrow, that Moses went into the tent of the testimony; and, behold, the rod of Aaron for the house of Levi was budded, and put forth buds, and produced blossoms, and bare ripe almonds.
Cross references
Related passages from across Scripture, drawn from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge.
- Exodus 38:21
This is the sum of the things for the tabernacle, even the tabernacle of the testimony, as they were counted, according to the commandment of Moses, for the service of the Levites, by the hand of Ithamar, the son of Aaron the priest.
- Acts 7:44
Our fathers had the tabernacle of the testimony in the wilderness, even as he appointed who spake unto Moses, that he should make it according to the figure that he had seen.
- Numbers 18:2
And thy brethren also, the tribe of Levi, the tribe of thy father, bring thou near with thee, that they may be joined unto thee, and minister unto thee: but thou and thy sons with thee shall be before the tent of the testimony.
Related questions readers ask
Keep reading
Want to dig deeper? Explore Numbers 17
Hand-picked devotionals, topical studies, and pastoral answers that draw on Numbers 17.
Topics that quote it
Topic
Bible Verses About Complaining
The Bible consistently warns against complaining, portraying it as a sign of distrust in God and a hindrance to joy and spiritual growth
Topic
Bible Verses About Being Filled with the Spirit
The Bible encourages believers to be filled with the Spirit, a divine empowerment for Christian life and witness
Topic
Bible Verses About the Immutability of God
The immutability of God means He is unchanging in His character, nature, and promises, offering a secure hope.