Numbers 2:1
New International Version
The LORD said to Moses and Aaron:

New Living Translation
Then the LORD gave these instructions to Moses and Aaron:

English Standard Version
The LORD spoke to Moses and Aaron, saying,

Berean Standard Bible
Then the LORD said to Moses and Aaron:

King James Bible
And the LORD spake unto Moses and unto Aaron, saying,

New King James Version
And the LORD spoke to Moses and Aaron, saying:

New American Standard Bible
Now the LORD spoke to Moses and to Aaron, saying,

NASB 1995
Now the LORD spoke to Moses and to Aaron, saying,

NASB 1977
Now the LORD spoke to Moses and to Aaron, saying,

Legacy Standard Bible
Now Yahweh spoke to Moses and to Aaron, saying,

Amplified Bible
The LORD spoke to Moses and Aaron, saying,

Christian Standard Bible
The LORD spoke to Moses and Aaron:

Holman Christian Standard Bible
The LORD spoke to Moses and Aaron: “

American Standard Version
And Jehovah spake unto Moses and unto Aaron, saying,

Contemporary English Version
The LORD told Moses and Aaron

English Revised Version
And the LORD spake unto Moses and unto Aaron, saying,

GOD'S WORD® Translation
The LORD spoke to Moses and Aaron,

Good News Translation
The LORD gave Moses and Aaron the following instructions.

International Standard Version
Later, the LORD told Moses and Aaron,

Majority Standard Bible
Then the LORD said to Moses and Aaron:

NET Bible
The LORD spoke to Moses and to Aaron:

New Heart English Bible
The LORD spoke to Moses and to Aaron, saying,

Webster's Bible Translation
And the LORD spoke to Moses and to Aaron, saying,

World English Bible
Yahweh spoke to Moses and to Aaron, saying,
Literal Translations
Literal Standard Version
And YHWH speaks to Moses and to Aaron, saying,

Young's Literal Translation
And Jehovah speaketh unto Moses, and unto Aaron, saying,

Smith's Literal Translation
And Jehovah will speak to Moses and to Aaron, saying,
Catholic Translations
Douay-Rheims Bible
And the Lord spoke to Moses and Aaron, saying:

Catholic Public Domain Version
And the Lord spoke to Moses and Aaron, saying:

New American Bible
The LORD said to Moses and Aaron:

New Revised Standard Version
The LORD spoke to Moses and Aaron, saying:
Translations from Aramaic
Lamsa Bible
AND the LORD spoke to Moses and to Aaron, saying,

Peshitta Holy Bible Translated
And LORD JEHOVAH spoke with Moshe and with Ahron and said to them:
OT Translations
JPS Tanakh 1917
And the LORD spoke unto Moses and unto Aaron, saying:

Brenton Septuagint Translation
And the Lord spoke to Moses and Aaron, saying,

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Context
The Order of the Camps
1Then the LORD said to Moses and Aaron: 2“The Israelites are to camp around the Tent of Meeting at a distance from it, each man under his standard, with the banners of his family.…

Cross References
Exodus 40:2-17
“On the first day of the first month you are to set up the tabernacle, the Tent of Meeting. / Put the ark of the Testimony in it and screen off the ark with the veil. / Then bring in the table and set out its arrangement; bring in the lampstand as well, and set up its lamps. ...

Leviticus 1:1
Then the LORD called to Moses and spoke to him from the Tent of Meeting, saying,

Numbers 1:1
On the first day of the second month of the second year after the Israelites had come out of the land of Egypt, the LORD spoke to Moses in the Tent of Meeting in the Wilderness of Sinai. He said:

Numbers 9:1-5
In the first month of the second year after Israel had come out of the land of Egypt, the LORD spoke to Moses in the Wilderness of Sinai: / “The Israelites are to observe the Passover at its appointed time. / You are to observe it at the appointed time, at twilight on the fourteenth day of this month, in accordance with its statutes and ordinances.” ...

Numbers 10:11-13
On the twentieth day of the second month of the second year, the cloud was lifted from above the tabernacle of the Testimony, / and the Israelites set out from the Wilderness of Sinai, traveling from place to place until the cloud settled in the Wilderness of Paran. / They set out this first time according to the LORD’s command through Moses.

Deuteronomy 1:6-8
The LORD our God said to us at Horeb: “You have stayed at this mountain long enough. / Resume your journey and go to the hill country of the Amorites; go to all the neighboring peoples in the Arabah, in the hill country, in the foothills, in the Negev, and along the seacoast to the land of the Canaanites and to Lebanon, as far as the great River Euphrates. / See, I have placed the land before you. Enter and possess the land that the LORD swore He would give to your fathers Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob, and to their descendants after them.”

Joshua 4:19
On the tenth day of the first month the people went up from the Jordan and camped at Gilgal on the eastern border of Jericho.

1 Kings 8:2
And all the men of Israel came together to King Solomon at the feast in the seventh month, the month of Ethanim.

2 Chronicles 5:3
So all the men of Israel came together to the king at the feast in the seventh month.

Psalm 68:24-27
They have seen Your procession, O God—the march of my God and King into the sanctuary. / The singers lead the way, the musicians follow after, among the maidens playing tambourines. / Bless God in the great congregation; bless the LORD from the fountain of Israel. ...

Isaiah 11:12
He will raise a banner for the nations and gather the exiles of Israel; He will collect the scattered of Judah from the four corners of the earth.

Ezekiel 48:30-35
“These will be the exits of the city: Beginning on the north side, which will be 4,500 cubits long, / the gates of the city will be named after the tribes of Israel. On the north side there will be three gates: the gate of Reuben, the gate of Judah, and the gate of Levi. / On the east side, which will be 4,500 cubits long, there will be three gates: the gate of Joseph, the gate of Benjamin, and the gate of Dan. ...

Matthew 17:1-5
After six days Jesus took with Him Peter, James, and John the brother of James, and led them up a high mountain by themselves. / There He was transfigured before them. His face shone like the sun, and His clothes became as white as the light. / Suddenly Moses and Elijah appeared before them, talking with Jesus. ...

Mark 9:2-8
After six days Jesus took with Him Peter, James, and John, and led them up a high mountain by themselves. There He was transfigured before them. / His clothes became radiantly white, brighter than any launderer on earth could bleach them. / And Elijah and Moses appeared before them, talking with Jesus. ...

Luke 9:28-36
About eight days after Jesus had said these things, He took with Him Peter, John, and James, and went up on a mountain to pray. / And as He was praying, the appearance of His face changed, and His clothes became radiantly white. / Suddenly two men, Moses and Elijah, began talking with Jesus. ...


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Then
The word "Then" serves as a temporal marker, indicating a continuation or sequence of events. In the context of the Book of Numbers, it signifies a transition from the preceding instructions and events. This word reminds us of the ongoing narrative of God's guidance and the unfolding of His divine plan for the Israelites. It emphasizes the importance of timing in God's instructions, suggesting that His commands come at the perfect moment in the unfolding account of His people.

the LORD
The term "the LORD" is a translation of the Hebrew name "YHWH," often vocalized as Yahweh. This is the covenant name of God, emphasizing His eternal, self-existent nature and His faithfulness to His promises. In the context of Numbers, it underscores the personal relationship between God and the Israelites. The use of this name highlights God's authority and His role as the divine lawgiver and leader of His people. It is a reminder of His sovereignty and the intimate connection He maintains with those He has chosen.

said
The word "said" indicates direct communication from God. In the Hebrew text, the verb "amar" is used, which conveys the act of speaking or declaring. This highlights the importance of divine revelation and the clarity with which God communicates His will. It underscores the belief that God's words are not only authoritative but also purposeful, meant to guide, instruct, and shape the lives of His people. The act of God speaking to His chosen leaders is a testament to His desire for order and obedience among the Israelites.

to Moses and Aaron
The phrase "to Moses and Aaron" identifies the recipients of God's communication. Moses, as the leader and prophet, and Aaron, as the high priest, are central figures in the Israelite community. Their roles are divinely appointed, and they serve as intermediaries between God and the people. This highlights the structure and order within the community, where God communicates His will through chosen leaders. It also emphasizes the importance of leadership that is aligned with divine purpose, as Moses and Aaron are tasked with implementing God's instructions for the organization and governance of the Israelites. Their partnership reflects the balance of spiritual and administrative leadership necessary for guiding God's people.

Verse 1. - The Lord spake unto Moses and unto Aaron. Probably when they had finished the census, and brought the results into the tabernacle.

Parallel Commentaries ...


Hebrew
Then the LORD
יְהוָ֔ה (Yah·weh)
Noun - proper - masculine singular
Strong's 3068: LORD -- the proper name of the God of Israel

said
וַיְדַבֵּ֣ר (way·ḏab·bêr)
Conjunctive waw | Verb - Piel - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine singular
Strong's 1696: To arrange, to speak, to subdue

to
אֶל־ (’el-)
Preposition
Strong's 413: Near, with, among, to

Moses
מֹשֶׁ֥ה (mō·šeh)
Noun - proper - masculine singular
Strong's 4872: Moses -- a great Israelite leader, prophet and lawgiver

and Aaron:
אַהֲרֹ֖ן (’a·hă·rōn)
Noun - proper - masculine singular
Strong's 175: Aaron -- an elder brother of Moses


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