\Numbers, Book of\ the fourth of the books of the Pentateuch, called in the Hebrew be-midbar, i.e., "in the wilderness." In the LXX. version it is |
The book of Numbers is the fourth of the books of the Pentateuch, called in the Hebrew be-midbar, i.e., "in the wilderness." In the Septuagint version it is |
wanderings, during which that disobedient generation all died in the wilderness. They were fewer in number at the end of their wanderings than when they left the land of Egypt. We see in this history, on the one hand, the unceasing care of the Almighty over his chosen people during their wanderings; and, on the other hand, the murmurings and rebellions by which they offended their heavenly Protector, drew down repeated marks of his displeasure, and provoked him to say that they should "not enter into his rest" because of their unbelief (Heb. 3:19). This, like the other books of the Pentateuch, bears evidence of having been written by Moses. |
wanderings. They were fewer in number at the end of their wanderings than when they left the land of Egypt. |
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Initial text from Easton's Bible Dictionary, 1897 -- Please update as needed |
Initial text from Easton's Bible Dictionary, 1897 -- Please update as needed |