Numbers 27:16 kjva — Let the Lord, the God of the spirits of all flesh, set a man over the congregation,

King James Version with Apocrypha

"Let the Lord, the God of the spirits of all flesh, set a man over the congregation,"

— Numbers 27:16, King James Version with Apocrypha

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Numbers 27 — Context

13

And when thou hast seen it, thou also shalt be gathered unto thy people, as Aaron thy brother was gathered.

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For ye rebelled against my commandment in the desert of Zin, in the strife of the congregation, to sanctify me at the water before their eyes: that is the water of Meribah in Kadesh in the wilderness of Zin.

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And Moses spake unto the Lord, saying,

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Let the Lord, the God of the spirits of all flesh, set a man over the congregation,

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Which may go out before them, and which may go in before them, and which may lead them out, and which may bring them in; that the congregation of the Lord be not as sheep which have no shepherd.

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And the Lord said unto Moses, Take thee Joshua the son of Nun, a man in whom is the spirit, and lay thine hand upon him;

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And set him before Eleazar the priest, and before all the congregation; and give him a charge in their sight.

Numbers 27:16 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Numbers 27:16 say?
Numbers 27:16 in the King James Version with Apocrypha reads: “Let the Lord, the God of the spirits of all flesh, set a man over the congregation,”
Where is Numbers 27:16 in the Bible?
Numbers 27:16 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Numbers, chapter 27, verse 16.
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 27:16.
What translation should I read Numbers 27:16 in?
Numbers 27:16 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 27:16?
Numbers 27:16 reads (KJVA): “Let the Lord, the God of the spirits of all flesh, set a man over the congregation,” 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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