Numbers 20:10 cpdv — And having gathered the multitude before the rock, he said to them: “Listen, you who are rebellious and unbelieving. Wo…

Catholic Public Domain Version

"And having gathered the multitude before the rock, he said to them: “Listen, you who are rebellious and unbelieving. Would we be able to cast out water from this rock?” "

— Numbers 20:10, Catholic Public Domain Version

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Numbers 20 — Context

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And the Lord spoke to Moses, saying:

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“Take the rod, and gather the people, you and your brother Aaron, and speak to the rock before them, and it shall bestow waters. And when you have brought forth water from the rock, the entire multitude and their cattle shall drink.”

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Therefore, Moses took the rod, which was in the sight of the Lord, just as he had instructed him.

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And having gathered the multitude before the rock, he said to them: “Listen, you who are rebellious and unbelieving. Would we be able to cast out water from this rock?”

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And when Moses had lifted up his hand, striking the stone twice with the rod, very great waters went forth, so much so that the people and their cattle were able to drink.

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And the Lord said to Moses and Aaron, “Because you did not believe me, so as to sanctify me before the sons of Israel, you shall not lead this people into the land, which I will give to them.”

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This is the Water of Contradiction, where the sons of Israel were quarreling against the Lord, and he was sanctified in them.

Numbers 20:10 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Numbers 20:10 say?
Numbers 20:10 in the Catholic Public Domain Version reads: “And having gathered the multitude before the rock, he said to them: “Listen, you who are rebellious and unbelieving. Would we be able to cast out water from this rock?” ”
Where is Numbers 20:10 in the Bible?
Numbers 20:10 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Numbers, chapter 20, verse 10.
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 20:10.
What translation should I read Numbers 20:10 in?
Numbers 20:10 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 20:10?
Numbers 20:10 reads (CPDV): “And having gathered the multitude before the rock, he said to them: “Listen, you who are rebellious and unbelieving. Would we be able to cast out water from this rock?” ” 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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