Numbers 12:9 net — The anger of the LORD burned against them, and he departed.

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"The anger of the LORD burned against them, and he departed."

— Numbers 12:9, NET Bible

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Numbers 12 — Context

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The LORD said,“Hear now my words: If there is a prophet among you, I the LORD will make myself known to him in a vision; I will speak with him in a dream.

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My servant Moses is not like this; he is faithful in all my house.

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With him I will speak face to face, openly, and not in riddles; and he will see the form of the LORD. Why then were you not afraid to speak against my servant Moses?”

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The anger of the LORD burned against them, and he departed.

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After the cloud had departed from above the tent, there was Miriam, leprous like snow. Then Aaron turned toward Miriam, and realized that she was leprous!

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The Intercession of Moses So Aaron said to Moses,“O my lord, please do not hold this sin against us, in which we have acted foolishly and have sinned!

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Do not let her be like a baby born dead, whose flesh is half-consumed when it comes out of its mother’s womb!”

Numbers 12:9 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Numbers 12:9 say?
Numbers 12:9 in the NET Bible reads: “The anger of the LORD burned against them, and he departed.”
Where is Numbers 12:9 in the Bible?
Numbers 12:9 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Numbers, chapter 12, verse 9.
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 12:9.
What translation should I read Numbers 12:9 in?
Numbers 12:9 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 12:9?
Numbers 12:9 reads (NET): “The anger of the LORD burned against them, and he departed.” 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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