Numbers 27:18 cpdv — 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.

Catholic Public Domain Version

"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 27:18, Catholic Public Domain Version

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Numbers 27 — Context

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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.

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And he shall stand before Eleazar the priest and the entire multitude.

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And you shall give him the precepts in the sight of all, and a portion of your glory, so that the entire congregation of the sons of Israel may listen to him.

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On his behalf, if anything is to be done, Eleazar the priest shall consult the Lord. He, and all the sons of Israel with him, and the rest of the multitude, shall go out and enter in at his word.”

Numbers 27:18 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Numbers 27:18 say?
Numbers 27:18 in the Catholic Public Domain Version reads: “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. ”
Where is Numbers 27:18 in the Bible?
Numbers 27:18 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Numbers, chapter 27, verse 18.
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 27:18.
What translation should I read Numbers 27:18 in?
Numbers 27:18 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 27:18?
Numbers 27:18 reads (CPDV): “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. ” 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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