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Numbers 17:13-1964 bbe — Death will overtake everyone who comes near, who comes near the House of the Lord: are we all to come to destruction?

Bible in Basic English

"Death will overtake everyone who comes near, who comes near the House of the Lord: are we all to come to destruction?"

— Numbers 17:13-1964, Bible in Basic English

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Numbers 17 — Context

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And the Lord said to Moses, Put Aaron's rod back in front of the ark of witness, to be kept for a sign against this false-hearted people, so that you may put a stop to their outcries against me, and death may not overtake them.

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This Moses did: as the Lord gave orders, so he did.

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And the children of Israel said to Moses, Truly, destruction has come on us; an evil fate has overtaken us all.

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Death will overtake everyone who comes near, who comes near the House of the Lord: are we all to come to destruction?

Numbers 17:13-1964 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Numbers 17:13-1964 say?
Numbers 17:13-1964 in the Bible in Basic English reads: “Death will overtake everyone who comes near, who comes near the House of the Lord: are we all to come to destruction?”
Where is Numbers 17:13-1964 in the Bible?
Numbers 17:13-1964 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Numbers, chapter 17, verses 13–1964.
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 17:13-1964.
What translation should I read Numbers 17:13-1964 in?
Numbers 17:13-1964 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 17:13-1964?
Numbers 17:13-1964 reads (BBE): “Death will overtake everyone who comes near, who comes near the House of the Lord: are we all to come to destruction?” 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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