Numbers 27:16 net — “Let the LORD, the God of the spirits of all humankind, appoint a man over the community,

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"“Let the LORD, the God of the spirits of all humankind, appoint a man over the community,"

— Numbers 27:16, NET Bible

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Numbers 27 — Context

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When you have seen it, you will be gathered to your ancestors, as Aaron your brother was gathered to his ancestors.

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For in the wilderness of Zin when the community rebelled against me, you rebelled against my command to show me as holy before their eyes over the water– the water of Meribah in Kadesh in the wilderness of Zin.”

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Then Moses spoke to the LORD:

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“Let the LORD, the God of the spirits of all humankind, appoint a man over the community,

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who will go out before them, and who will come in before them, and who will lead them out, and who will bring them in, so that the community of the LORD may not be like sheep that have no shepherd.”

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The LORD replied to Moses,“Take Joshua son of Nun, a man in whom is the Spirit, and lay your hand on him;

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set him before Eleazar the priest and before the whole community, and commission him publicly.

Numbers 27:16 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Numbers 27:16 say?
Numbers 27:16 in the NET Bible reads: ““Let the LORD, the God of the spirits of all humankind, appoint a man over the community,”
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 (NET): ““Let the LORD, the God of the spirits of all humankind, appoint a man over the community,” 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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