Numbers 9:4 cpdv — And Moses instructed the sons of Israel, so that they would observe the Passover.

Catholic Public Domain Version

"And Moses instructed the sons of Israel, so that they would observe the Passover. "

— Numbers 9:4, Catholic Public Domain Version

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Numbers 9 — Context

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The Lord spoke to Moses in the desert of Sinai, in the second year after they departed from the land of Egypt, in the first month, saying:

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“Let the sons of Israel observe the Passover at its proper time,

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on the fourteenth day of this month, in the evening, according to all of its ceremonies and justifications.”

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And Moses instructed the sons of Israel, so that they would observe the Passover.

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And they observed it at its proper time: on the fourteenth day of the month, in the evening, at mount Sinai. The sons of Israel acted according to all the things that the Lord had commanded Moses.

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But behold, certain ones, who were not able to observe the Passover on that day, being unclean because of the life of a man, approaching Moses and Aaron,

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said to them: “We are unclean because of the life of a man. Why have we been cheated, in that we are not permitted to offer, at its proper time, the oblation to the Lord among the sons of Israel?”

Numbers 9:4 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Numbers 9:4 say?
Numbers 9:4 in the Catholic Public Domain Version reads: “And Moses instructed the sons of Israel, so that they would observe the Passover. ”
Where is Numbers 9:4 in the Bible?
Numbers 9:4 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Numbers, chapter 9, verse 4.
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 9:4.
What translation should I read Numbers 9:4 in?
Numbers 9:4 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 9:4?
Numbers 9:4 reads (CPDV): “And Moses instructed the sons of Israel, so that they would observe the Passover. ” 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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