Verse (Click for Chapter) New International Version At once the LORD said to Moses, Aaron and Miriam, “Come out to the tent of meeting, all three of you.” So the three of them went out. New Living Translation So immediately the LORD called to Moses, Aaron, and Miriam and said, “Go out to the Tabernacle, all three of you!” So the three of them went to the Tabernacle. English Standard Version And suddenly the LORD said to Moses and to Aaron and Miriam, “Come out, you three, to the tent of meeting.” And the three of them came out. Berean Standard Bible And suddenly the LORD said to Moses, Aaron, and Miriam, “You three, come out to the Tent of Meeting.” So the three went out, King James Bible And the LORD spake suddenly unto Moses, and unto Aaron, and unto Miriam, Come out ye three unto the tabernacle of the congregation. And they three came out. New King James Version Suddenly the LORD said to Moses, Aaron, and Miriam, “Come out, you three, to the tabernacle of meeting!” So the three came out. New American Standard Bible And the LORD suddenly said to Moses and to Aaron and Miriam, “You three go out to the tent of meeting.” So the three of them went out. NASB 1995 Suddenly the LORD said to Moses and Aaron and to Miriam, “You three come out to the tent of meeting.” So the three of them came out. NASB 1977 And suddenly the LORD said to Moses and Aaron and to Miriam, “You three come out to the tent of meeting.” So the three of them came out. Legacy Standard Bible Suddenly Yahweh said to Moses and Aaron and to Miriam, “You three come out to the tent of meeting.” So the three of them came out. Amplified Bible Suddenly the LORD said to Moses, Aaron, and Miriam, “Come out, you three, to the Tent of Meeting (tabernacle).” And the three of them came out. Christian Standard Bible Suddenly the LORD said to Moses, Aaron, and Miriam, “You three come out to the tent of meeting.” So the three of them went out. Holman Christian Standard Bible Suddenly the LORD said to Moses, Aaron, and Miriam, “You three come out to the tent of meeting.” So the three of them went out. American Standard Version And Jehovah spake suddenly unto Moses, and unto Aaron, and unto Miriam, Come out ye three unto the tent of meeting. And they three came out. Contemporary English Version and told Moses, Aaron, and Miriam to come to the entrance of the sacred tent. English Revised Version And the LORD spake suddenly unto Moses, and unto Aaron, and unto Miriam, Come out ye three unto the tent of meeting. And they three came out. GOD'S WORD® Translation Suddenly, the LORD said to Moses, Aaron, and Miriam, "All three of you come to the tent of meeting." So all three of them came. Good News Translation Suddenly the LORD said to Moses, Aaron, and Miriam, "I want the three of you to come out to the Tent of my presence." They went, International Standard Version All of a sudden, the LORD told Moses, Aaron, and Miriam, "The three of you are to come out to the Tent of Meeting." So the three of them went out. Majority Standard Bible And suddenly the LORD said to Moses, Aaron, and Miriam, ?You three, come out to the Tent of Meeting.? So the three went out, NET Bible The LORD spoke immediately to Moses, Aaron, and Miriam: "The three of you come to the tent of meeting." So the three of them went. New Heart English Bible The LORD spoke suddenly to Moses, to Aaron, and to Miriam, "You three come out to the Tent of Meeting." The three of them came out. Webster's Bible Translation And the LORD spoke suddenly to Moses, and to Aaron, and to Miriam, Come out ye three to the tabernacle of the congregation. And they three came out. World English Bible Yahweh spoke suddenly to Moses, to Aaron, and to Miriam, “You three come out to the Tent of Meeting!” The three of them came out. Literal Translations Literal Standard VersionAnd YHWH suddenly says to Moses, and to Aaron, and to Miriam, “Come out, you three, to the Tent of Meeting”; and those three come out. Young's Literal Translation And Jehovah saith suddenly unto Moses, and unto Aaron, and unto Miriam, 'Come out ye three unto the tent of meeting;' and they three come out. Smith's Literal Translation And Jehovah will say in a moment to Moses and to Aaron and to Miriam, Come forth ye three unto the tent of appointment And they three will come forth. Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims BibleImmediately he spoke to him, and to Aaron and Mary: Come out you three only to the tabernacle of the covenant. And when they were come out, Catholic Public Domain Version immediately he spoke to him, and to Aaron and Miriam, “Go out, you three only, to the tabernacle of the covenant.” And when they had gone out, New American Bible So at once the LORD said to Moses and Aaron and Miriam: Come out, you three, to the tent of meeting. And the three of them went. New Revised Standard Version Suddenly the LORD said to Moses, Aaron, and Miriam, “Come out, you three, to the tent of meeting.” So the three of them came out. Translations from Aramaic Lamsa BibleAnd the LORD spoke suddenly to Moses and to Aaron and to Miriam, Come out, you three, to the tabernacle of the congregation. And the three of them came out. Peshitta Holy Bible Translated And LORD JEHOVAH said suddenly to Moshe and to Ahron and to Maryam: ‘Go out, you three, to the Time Tabernacle.’ OT Translations JPS Tanakh 1917And the LORD spoke suddenly unto Moses, and unto Aaron, and unto Miriam: 'Come out ye three unto the tent of meeting.' And they three came out. Brenton Septuagint Translation And the Lord said immediately to Moses and Aaron and Mariam, Come forth all three of you to the tabernacle of witness. Additional Translations ... Audio Bible Context The Murmuring of Miriam and Aaron…3Now Moses was a very humble man, more so than any man on the face of the earth. 4And suddenly the LORD said to Moses, Aaron, and Miriam, “You three, come out to the Tent of Meeting.” So the three went out, 5and the LORD came down in a pillar of cloud, stood at the entrance to the Tent, and summoned Aaron and Miriam. When both of them had stepped forward,… Cross References Exodus 33:9-11 As Moses entered the tent, the pillar of cloud would come down and remain at the entrance, and the LORD would speak with Moses. / When all the people saw the pillar of cloud standing at the entrance to the tent, they would stand up and worship, each one at the entrance to his own tent. / Thus the LORD would speak to Moses face to face, as a man speaks to his friend. Then Moses would return to the camp, but his young assistant Joshua son of Nun would not leave the tent. Deuteronomy 31:14-15 Then the LORD said to Moses, “Behold, the time of your death is near. Call Joshua and present yourselves at the Tent of Meeting, so that I may commission him.” So Moses and Joshua went and presented themselves at the Tent of Meeting. / Then the LORD appeared at the tent in a pillar of cloud, and the cloud stood over the entrance to the tent. Exodus 24:15-18 When Moses went up on the mountain, the cloud covered it, / and the glory of the LORD settled on Mount Sinai. For six days the cloud covered it, and on the seventh day the LORD called to Moses from within the cloud. / And the sight of the glory of the LORD was like a consuming fire on the mountaintop in the eyes of the Israelites. ... Exodus 19:9 The LORD said to Moses, “Behold, I will come to you in a dense cloud, so that the people will hear when I speak with you, and they will always put their trust in you.” And Moses relayed to the LORD what the people had said. 1 Kings 8:10-11 And when the priests came out of the Holy Place, the cloud filled the house of the LORD / so that the priests could not stand there to minister because of the cloud. For the glory of the LORD filled the house of the LORD. Leviticus 9:23-24 Moses and Aaron then entered the Tent of Meeting. When they came out, they blessed the people, and the glory of the LORD appeared to all the people. / Fire came out from the presence of the LORD and consumed the burnt offering and the fat portions on the altar. And when all the people saw it, they shouted for joy and fell facedown. 1 Samuel 3:10 Then the LORD came and stood there, calling as before, “Samuel! Samuel!” And Samuel answered, “Speak, for Your servant is listening.” Psalm 99:6-7 Moses and Aaron were among His priests; Samuel was among those who called on His name. They called to the LORD and He answered. / He spoke to them from the pillar of cloud; they kept His decrees and the statutes He gave them. Isaiah 6:1-4 In the year that King Uzziah died, I saw the Lord seated on a throne, high and exalted; and the train of His robe filled the temple. / Above Him stood seraphim, each having six wings: With two wings they covered their faces, with two they covered their feet, and with two they were flying. / And they were calling out to one another: “Holy, holy, holy is the LORD of Hosts; all the earth is full of His glory.” ... Ezekiel 1:28 The appearance of the brilliant light all around Him was like that of a rainbow in a cloud on a rainy day. This was the appearance of the likeness of the glory of the LORD. And when I saw it, I fell facedown and heard a voice speaking. Matthew 17:5 While Peter was still speaking, a bright cloud enveloped them, and a voice from the cloud said, “This is My beloved Son, in whom I am well pleased. Listen to Him!” Mark 9:7 Then a cloud appeared and enveloped them, and a voice came from the cloud: “This is My beloved Son. Listen to Him!” Luke 9:34-35 While Peter was speaking, a cloud appeared and enveloped them, and they were afraid as they entered the cloud. / And a voice came from the cloud, saying, “This is My Son, whom I have chosen. Listen to Him!” Acts 9:3-6 As Saul drew near to Damascus on his journey, suddenly a light from heaven flashed around him. / He fell to the ground and heard a voice say to him, “Saul, Saul, why do you persecute Me?” / “Who are You, Lord?” Saul asked. “I am Jesus, whom you are persecuting,” He replied. ... Acts 22:6-10 About noon as I was approaching Damascus, suddenly a bright light from heaven flashed around me. / I fell to the ground and heard a voice say to me, ‘Saul, Saul, why do you persecute Me?’ / ‘Who are You, Lord?’ I asked. ‘I am Jesus of Nazareth, whom you are persecuting,’ He replied. ... Treasury of Scripture And the LORD spoke suddenly to Moses, and to Aaron, and to Miriam, Come out you three to the tabernacle of the congregation. And they three came out. the Lord Psalm 76:9 When God arose to judgment, to save all the meek of the earth. Selah. come out Numbers 16:16-21 And Moses said unto Korah, Be thou and all thy company before the LORD, thou, and they, and Aaron, to morrow: … Jump to Previous Aaron Congregation Suddenly Tabernacle Tent ThreeJump to Next Aaron Congregation Suddenly Tabernacle Tent ThreeNumbers 12 1. God rebukes the sedition of Miriam and Aaron11. Miriam's leprosy is healed at the prayer of Moses 14. God commands her to be shut out of the host 16. The people encamp in the desert of Paran And suddenly the LORD said to Moses, Aaron, and Miriam This phrase highlights the immediacy and directness of God's communication. In the context of Numbers 12, God intervenes directly in a dispute involving Moses, Aaron, and Miriam. This sudden divine intervention underscores the seriousness of the situation. The LORD's direct speech is a reminder of His authority and the special relationship He has with Moses, as seen in Exodus 33:11, where God speaks to Moses face to face. The inclusion of Aaron and Miriam indicates their roles as leaders among the Israelites, but also sets the stage for the rebuke that follows due to their challenge to Moses' unique prophetic role. “You three, come out to the Tent of Meeting.” So the three went out Persons / Places / Events 1. The LORDThe sovereign God who speaks directly to Moses, Aaron, and Miriam, demonstrating His authority and involvement in the lives of His chosen people. 2. Moses The central figure in the account, chosen by God to lead the Israelites. His relationship with God is unique, characterized by direct communication. 3. Aaron Moses' brother and the high priest of Israel. He is involved in the incident of speaking against Moses, which prompts God's intervention. 4. Miriam Moses' sister, a prophetess, who also speaks against Moses. Her actions lead to a divine response, highlighting the seriousness of her actions. 5. Tent of Meeting The sacred place where God meets with Moses and the Israelites. It serves as the setting for this divine encounter, emphasizing the holiness and seriousness of the situation. Teaching Points Respect for God’s Chosen LeadersGod’s choice of leaders is sovereign and should be respected. Speaking against them can have serious consequences, as seen in the case of Miriam and Aaron. The Importance of Humility Miriam and Aaron’s actions stemmed from pride and jealousy. Believers are called to humility, recognizing that God’s plans and choices are perfect. God’s Immediate Response The suddenness of God’s call to the Tent of Meeting shows His awareness and involvement in the affairs of His people. It serves as a reminder that God sees and responds to our actions. The Sacredness of the Tent of Meeting The Tent of Meeting was a place of divine encounter. Believers should approach God with reverence and respect, acknowledging His holiness. The Role of Intercession Moses’ later intercession for Miriam (not detailed in this verse but in the broader context) highlights the power and importance of interceding for others, even those who wrong us.(4) Come out ye three . . . --There is nothing in these words which implies that Miriam entered into the Tabernacle itself. Moses, Aaron, and Miriam were summoned to go out of the camp (comp. Numbers 11:30), and to come to the entrance of the Tabernacle, or rather of the court, inasmuch as the command to come as far as the entrance into the Sanctuary appears to have been given afterwards (Numbers 12:5). It must be remembered that there was but one court at this time.Verse 4. - The Lord spake suddenly. How he spoke we cannot tell, but the word "suddenly" (Septuagint, παραχρῆμα) points to something unexpected and unusual. The voice seems to have come to the three in their tents before there was any thought in their minds of such an intervention. Come out ye three, i.e., out of the camp - probably the camp of Moses and Aaron, on the east of the tabernacle court (see Numbers 3:38). Parallel Commentaries ... Hebrew And suddenlyפִּתְאֹ֗ם (piṯ·’ōm) Adverb Strong's 6597: Suddenness, suddenly the LORD יְהוָ֜ה (Yah·weh) Noun - proper - masculine singular Strong's 3068: LORD -- the proper name of the God of Israel said וַיֹּ֨אמֶר (way·yō·mer) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine singular Strong's 559: To utter, say to אֶל־ (’el-) Preposition Strong's 413: Near, with, among, to Moses, מֹשֶׁ֤ה (mō·šeh) Noun - proper - masculine singular Strong's 4872: Moses -- a great Israelite leader, prophet and lawgiver Aaron, אַהֲרֹן֙ (’a·hă·rōn) Noun - proper - masculine singular Strong's 175: Aaron -- an elder brother of Moses and Miriam, מִרְיָ֔ם (mir·yām) Noun - proper - feminine singular Strong's 4813: Miriam -- a sister of Aaron, also a man of Judah “You three, שְׁלָשְׁתְּכֶ֖ם (šə·lā·šə·tə·ḵem) Number - masculine singular construct | second person masculine plural Strong's 7969: Three, third, thrice come out צְא֥וּ (ṣə·’ū) Verb - Qal - Imperative - masculine plural Strong's 3318: To go, bring, out, direct and proxim to וְאֶֽל־ (wə·’el-) Conjunctive waw | Preposition Strong's 413: Near, with, among, to the Tent אֹ֣הֶל (’ō·hel) Noun - masculine singular construct Strong's 168: A tent of Meeting.” מוֹעֵ֑ד (mō·w·‘êḏ) Noun - masculine singular Strong's 4150: Appointed time, place, or meeting So the three שְׁלָשְׁתָּֽם׃ (šə·lā·šə·tām) Number - masculine singular construct | third person masculine plural Strong's 7969: Three, third, thrice went out, וַיֵּצְא֖וּ (way·yê·ṣə·’ū) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine plural Strong's 3318: To go, bring, out, direct and proxim Links Numbers 12:4 NIVNumbers 12:4 NLT Numbers 12:4 ESV Numbers 12:4 NASB Numbers 12:4 KJV Numbers 12:4 BibleApps.com Numbers 12:4 Biblia Paralela Numbers 12:4 Chinese Bible Numbers 12:4 French Bible Numbers 12:4 Catholic Bible OT Law: Numbers 12:4 Yahweh spoke suddenly to Moses (Nu Num.) |
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