Numbers 27:15 cpdv — Moses answered him:

Catholic Public Domain Version

"Moses answered him: "

— Numbers 27:15, Catholic Public Domain Version

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Numbers 27 — Context

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The Lord also said to Moses: “Ascend onto this mountain, Abarim, and contemplate from there the land, which I will give to the sons of Israel.

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And when you have seen it, you shall then go to your people, just as your brother Aaron went.

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For you offended me in the desert of Sin at the Contradiction of the multitude; neither were you willing to sanctify me in their sight over the waters. These are the Waters of Contradiction at Kadesh in the desert of Sin.”

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Moses answered him:

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“May the Lord, the God of the spirits of all flesh, provide a man, who may be over this multitude,

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and who may be able to exit and enter before them, and who may lead them out or lead them in: lest the people of the Lord be like sheep without a shepherd.”

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And the Lord said to him: “Take Joshua, the son of Nun, a man in whom the Spirit is, and place your hand upon him.

Numbers 27:15 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Numbers 27:15 say?
Numbers 27:15 in the Catholic Public Domain Version reads: “Moses answered him: ”
Where is Numbers 27:15 in the Bible?
Numbers 27:15 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Numbers, chapter 27, verse 15.
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 27:15.
What translation should I read Numbers 27:15 in?
Numbers 27:15 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 27:15?
Numbers 27:15 reads (CPDV): “Moses answered him: ” 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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