Numbers 12:2 net — They said,“Has the LORD spoken only through Moses? Has he not also spoken through us?” And the LORD heard it.

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"They said,“Has the LORD spoken only through Moses? Has he not also spoken through us?” And the LORD heard it."

— Numbers 12:2, NET Bible

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Numbers 12 — Context

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Miriam and Aaron Oppose Moses Then Miriam and Aaron spoke against Moses because of the Cushite woman he had married(for he had married an Ethiopian woman).

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They said,“Has the LORD spoken only through Moses? Has he not also spoken through us?” And the LORD heard it.

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(Now the man Moses was very humble, more so than any man on the face of the earth.)

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The Response of the Lord The LORD spoke immediately to Moses, Aaron, and Miriam:“The three of you come to the tent of meeting.” So the three of them went.

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And the LORD came down in a pillar of cloud and stood at the entrance of the tent; he then called Aaron and Miriam, and they both came forward.

Numbers 12:2 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Numbers 12:2 say?
Numbers 12:2 in the NET Bible reads: “They said,“Has the LORD spoken only through Moses? Has he not also spoken through us?” And the LORD heard it.”
Where is Numbers 12:2 in the Bible?
Numbers 12:2 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Numbers, chapter 12, verse 2.
Who wrote Numbers?
Numbers is traditionally attributed to Moses (traditional). It was written c. 1446–1406 BC.
What is the book of Numbers about?
Numbers records Israel's forty years of wilderness wandering — two censuses (hence the name), rebellions, the failure at Kadesh-Barnea, and the slow journey to the plains of Moab. It is a sober portrait of human unbelief and God's patient faithfulness across a generation.
What are the major themes of Numbers?
Numbers explores themes including Wilderness, Faithfulness, Rebellion, Guidance, Provision. These themes shape the meaning and context of Numbers 12:2.
What translation should I read Numbers 12:2 in?
Numbers 12:2 is available on GodsGoodBook in the King James Version (KJV), American Standard Version (ASV), World English Bible (WEB), NET Bible, Young's Literal Translation, Darby Bible, Douay-Rheims Bible, and the Bible in Basic English. Each translation reflects different translation philosophies — use the translation picker on this page to compare them, or browse our full translations directory.
How can I memorize Numbers 12:2?
Numbers 12:2 reads (NET): “They said,“Has the LORD spoken only through Moses? Has he not also spoken through us?” And the LORD heard it.” Read it aloud, break it into short phrases, repeat each phrase three times before adding the next, then put the phrases together. Reading it in multiple translations (above) often helps the meaning settle.
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