Numbers 27:12 web — Yahweh said to Moses, "Go up into this mountain of Abarim, and see the land which I have given to the children of Israe…

World English Bible

"Yahweh said to Moses, "Go up into this mountain of Abarim, and see the land which I have given to the children of Israel."

— Numbers 27:12, World English Bible

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Numbers 27 — Context

9

If he has no daughter, then you shall give his inheritance to his brothers.

10

If he has no brothers, then you shall give his inheritance to his father's brothers.

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If his father has no brothers, then you shall give his inheritance to his kinsman who is next to him of his family, and he shall possess it: and it shall be to the children of Israel a statute [and] ordinance, as Yahweh commanded Moses.'"

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Yahweh said to Moses, "Go up into this mountain of Abarim, and see the land which I have given to the children of Israel.

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When you have seen it, you also shall be gathered to your people, as Aaron your brother was gathered;

14

because you rebelled against my word in the wilderness of Zin, in the strife of the congregation, to sanctify me at the waters before their eyes." (These are the waters of Meribah of Kadesh in the wilderness of Zin.)

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Moses spoke to Yahweh, saying,

Numbers 27:12 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Numbers 27:12 say?
Numbers 27:12 in the World English Bible reads: “Yahweh said to Moses, "Go up into this mountain of Abarim, and 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 (WEB): “Yahweh said to Moses, "Go up into this mountain of Abarim, and 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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