Numbers 27:12 bbe — And the Lord said to Moses, Go up into this mountain of Abarim so that you may see the land which I have given to the c…

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"And the Lord said to Moses, Go up into this mountain of Abarim so that you may see the land which I have given to the children of Israel."

— Numbers 27:12, Bible in Basic English

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Numbers 27 — Context

9

And if he has no daughter, then give his heritage to his brothers.

10

And if he has no brothers, then give his heritage to his father's brothers.

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And if his father has no brothers, then give it to his nearest relation in the family, as his heritage: this is to be a decision made by law for the children of Israel, as the Lord gave orders to Moses.

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And the Lord said to Moses, Go up into this mountain of Abarim so that you may see the land which I have given to the children of Israel.

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And when you have seen it, you will be put to rest with your people, as your brother Aaron was:

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Because in the waste land of Zin, when the people were angry, you and he went against my word and did not keep my name holy before their eyes, at the waters. (These are the waters of Meribah in Kadesh in the waste land of Zin.)

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Then Moses said to the Lord,

Numbers 27:12 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Numbers 27:12 say?
Numbers 27:12 in the Bible in Basic English reads: “And the Lord said to Moses, Go up into this mountain of Abarim so that you may see the land which I have given to the children of Israel.”
Where is Numbers 27:12 in the Bible?
Numbers 27:12 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Numbers, chapter 27, verse 12.
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 27:12.
What translation should I read Numbers 27:12 in?
Numbers 27:12 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 27:12?
Numbers 27:12 reads (BBE): “And the Lord said to Moses, Go up into this mountain of Abarim so that you may see the land which I have given to the children of Israel.” 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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