Numbers 15:40
Numbers 15:40 in Multiple Translations
Then you will remember and obey all My commandments, and you will be holy to your God.
That ye may remember, and do all my commandments, and be holy unto your God.
that ye may remember and do all my commandments, and be holy unto your God.
And that you may keep in mind all my orders and do them and be holy to your God.
In this way you'll remember to keep all my commandments and you will be holy to your God. I am the Lord your God who led you out of Egypt to be your God.
That yee may remember and doe all my commandements, and bee holy vnto your God.
so that ye remember and have done all My commands, and ye have been holy to your God;
so that you may remember and do all my commandments, and be holy to your God.
That ye may remember, and do all my commandments, and be holy to your God.
But rather being mindful of the precepts of the Lord, may do them and be holy to their God.
Seeing those tassels will help you to remember that you must obey all my commands and that you must be ◄my holy people/dedicated to me►.
Berean Amplified Bible — Numbers 15:40
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Numbers 15:40 Interlinear (Deep Study)
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לְמַ֣עַן
תִּזְכְּר֔וּ
וַ/עֲשִׂיתֶ֖ם
אֶת
כָּל
מִצְוֺתָ֑/י
וִ/הְיִיתֶ֥ם
קְדֹשִׁ֖ים
לֵֽ/אלֹהֵי/כֶֽם
לְמַ֣עַן
maʻan
H4616
because
Prep
תִּזְכְּר֔וּ
zâkar
H2142
to remember
V-Qal-Imperf-2mp
וַ/עֲשִׂיתֶ֖ם
ʻâsâh
H6213
to make
Conj | V-Qal-2mp
אֶת
ʼêth
H853
Obj.
DirObjM
כָּל
kôl
H3605
all
N-ms
מִצְוֺתָ֑/י
mitsvâh
H4687
commandment
N-fp | Suff
וִ/הְיִיתֶ֥ם
hâyâh
H1961
to be
Conj | V-Qal-2mp
קְדֹשִׁ֖ים
qâdôwsh
H6918
holy
Adj
לֵֽ/אלֹהֵי/כֶֽם
ʼĕlôhîym
H430
God
Prep | N-mp | Suff
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Hebrew Word Reference — Numbers 15:40
לְמַ֣עַן
maʻan
H4616
"because"
Prep
This Hebrew word means because of something or for a specific purpose. It is used to explain why something happens or is done. In the Bible, it is used to describe God's intentions or purposes.
Definition: 1) purpose, intent prep 1a) for the sake of 1b) in view of, on account of 1c) for the purpose of, to the intent that, in order to conj 1d) to the end that
Usage: Occurs in 252 OT verses. KJV: because of, to the end (intent) that, for (to,... 's sake), [phrase] lest, that, to. See also: Genesis 12:13; 2 Kings 13:23; Psalms 5:9.
תִּזְכְּר֔וּ
zâkar
H2142
"to remember"
V-Qal-Imperf-2mp
To remember means to recall or mark something, like God remembering his covenant with Abraham in Genesis 9:1 and Exodus 2:24.
Definition: 1) to remember, recall, call to mind 1a) (Qal) to remember, recall 1b) (Niphal) to be brought to remembrance, be remembered, be thought of, be brought to mind 1c) (Hiphil) 1c1) to cause to remember, remind 1c2) to cause to be remembered, keep in remembrance 1c3) to mention 1c4) to record 1c5) to make a memorial, make remembrance
Usage: Occurs in 223 OT verses. KJV: [idiom] burn (incense), [idiom] earnestly, be male, (make) mention (of), be mindful, recount, record(-er), remember, make to be remembered, bring (call, come, keep, put) to (in) remembrance, [idiom] still, think on, [idiom] well. See also: Genesis 8:1; Psalms 74:2; Psalms 8:5.
וַ/עֲשִׂיתֶ֖ם
ʻâsâh
H6213
"to make"
Conj | V-Qal-2mp
This verb means to make or do something, and is used over 2,600 times in the Bible. It is first used in Genesis 1:7 to describe God's creation of the world and is also used in Exodus 31:5 to describe the work of skilled craftsmen.
Definition: : make(OBJECT) 1) to do, fashion, accomplish, make 1a) (Qal) 1a1) to do, work, make, produce 1a1a) to do 1a1b) to work 1a1c) to deal (with) 1a1d) to act, act with effect, effect 1a2) to make 1a2a) to make 1a2b) to produce 1a2c) to prepare 1a2d) to make (an offering) 1a2e) to attend to, put in order 1a2f) to observe, celebrate 1a2g) to acquire (property) 1a2h) to appoint, ordain, institute 1a2i) to bring about 1a2j) to use 1a2k) to spend, pass 1b) (Niphal) 1b1) to be done 1b2) to be made 1b3) to be produced 1b4) to be offered 1b5) to be observed 1b6) to be used 1c) (Pual) to be made
Usage: Occurs in 2286 OT verses. KJV: accomplish, advance, appoint, apt, be at, become, bear, bestow, bring forth, bruise, be busy, [idiom] certainly, have the charge of, commit, deal (with), deck, [phrase] displease, do, (ready) dress(-ed), (put in) execute(-ion), exercise, fashion, [phrase] feast, (fight-) ing man, [phrase] finish, fit, fly, follow, fulfill, furnish, gather, get, go about, govern, grant, great, [phrase] hinder, hold (a feast), [idiom] indeed, [phrase] be industrious, [phrase] journey, keep, labour, maintain, make, be meet, observe, be occupied, offer, [phrase] officer, pare, bring (come) to pass, perform, pracise, prepare, procure, provide, put, requite, [idiom] sacrifice, serve, set, shew, [idiom] sin, spend, [idiom] surely, take, [idiom] thoroughly, trim, [idiom] very, [phrase] vex, be (warr-) ior, work(-man), yield, use. See also: Genesis 1:7; Genesis 34:19; Exodus 18:24.
אֶת
ʼêth
H853
"Obj."
DirObjM
In the original Hebrew, this word points out the object of a verb or preposition, like 'namely' or 'even'. It appears in many books, including Genesis and Exodus. It's not directly translated in English, but helps clarify the meaning of sentences.
Definition: sign of the definite direct object, not translated in English but generally preceding and indicating the accusative Aramaic equivalent: yat (יָת "whom" H3487)
Usage: Occurs in 6782 OT verses. KJV: (as such unrepresented in English). See also: Genesis 1:1; Genesis 10:8; Genesis 19:21.
כָּל
kôl
H3605
"all"
N-ms
The Hebrew word for 'all' or 'everything' is used throughout the Bible, like in Genesis 1:31, where God sees all He has made as very good. It encompasses the entirety of something, whether people, things, or situations.
Definition: 1) all, the whole 1a) all, the whole of 1b) any, each, every, anything 1c) totality, everything Aramaic equivalent: kol (כֹּל "all" H3606)
Usage: Occurs in 4242 OT verses. KJV: (in) all (manner, (ye)), altogether, any (manner), enough, every (one, place, thing), howsoever, as many as, (no-) thing, ought, whatsoever, (the) whole, whoso(-ever). See also: Genesis 1:21; Genesis 17:10; Genesis 41:40.
מִצְוֺתָ֑/י
mitsvâh
H4687
"commandment"
N-fp | Suff
This Hebrew word means a command or law given by God or humans, as seen in the Bible's rules and guidelines. It appears in books like Exodus and Deuteronomy. The commandments guide people's actions.
Definition: 1) commandment 1a) commandment (of man) 1b) the commandment (of God) 1c) commandment (of code of wisdom)
Usage: Occurs in 177 OT verses. KJV: (which was) commanded(-ment), law, ordinance, precept. See also: Genesis 26:5; 1 Chronicles 28:8; Psalms 19:9.
וִ/הְיִיתֶ֥ם
hâyâh
H1961
"to be"
Conj | V-Qal-2mp
The Hebrew word for to be means to exist or come into being. It is used to describe something that happens or comes to pass, like in Genesis where God creates the world.
Definition: 1) to be, become, come to pass, exist, happen, fall out 1a) (Qal) 1a1) --- 1a1a) to happen, fall out, occur, take place, come about, come to pass 1a1b) to come about, come to pass 1a2) to come into being, become 1a2a) to arise, appear, come 1a2b) to become 1a2b1) to become 1a2b2) to become like 1a2b3) to be instituted, be established 1a3) to be 1a3a) to exist, be in existence 1a3b) to abide, remain, continue (with word of place or time) 1a3c) to stand, lie, be in, be at, be situated (with word of locality) 1a3d) to accompany, be with 1b) (Niphal) 1b1) to occur, come to pass, be done, be brought about 1b2) to be done, be finished, be gone
Usage: Occurs in 3131 OT verses. KJV: beacon, [idiom] altogether, be(-come), accomplished, committed, like), break, cause, come (to pass), do, faint, fall, [phrase] follow, happen, [idiom] have, last, pertain, quit (one-) self, require, [idiom] use. See also: Genesis 1:2; Genesis 17:4; Genesis 36:11.
קְדֹשִׁ֖ים
qâdôwsh
H6918
"holy"
Adj
Holy means set apart or sacred, used to describe God, angels, and saints. In the Bible, it is often used to describe things or people dedicated to God's service, like the Temple in Jerusalem or the prophets who spoke on God's behalf.
Definition: : holy sacred, holy, Holy One, saint, set apart
Usage: Occurs in 108 OT verses. KJV: holy (One), saint. See also: Exodus 19:6; Psalms 89:19; Psalms 16:3.
לֵֽ/אלֹהֵי/כֶֽם
ʼĕlôhîym
H430
"God"
Prep | N-mp | Suff
The Hebrew word for God, elohim, refers to the one supreme God, and is sometimes used to show respect to judges or magistrates. It is also used to describe angels or mighty beings. This word is closely related to the name of the Lord, Yahweh, and is often translated as God or gods in the Bible.
Definition: This name means "gods" (plural intensive-singular meaning), "God" Another name of ye.ho.vah (יהוה "LORD" H3068G)
Usage: Occurs in 2246 OT verses. KJV: angels, [idiom] exceeding, God (gods) (-dess, -ly), [idiom] (very) great, judges, [idiom] mighty. See also: Genesis 1:1; Genesis 22:12; Exodus 3:11.
Study Notes — Numbers 15:40
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- Numbers 15:40 Summary
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- Reflection Questions
- Gill's Exposition on Numbers 15:40
- Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Numbers 15:40
- Trapp's Commentary on Numbers 15:40
- Cambridge Bible on Numbers 15:40
- Whedon's Commentary on Numbers 15:40
- Sermons on Numbers 15:40
Context — The Law of Tassels
38“Speak to the Israelites and tell them that throughout the generations to come they are to make for themselves tassels for the corners of their garments, with a blue cord on each tassel.
39These will serve as tassels for you to look at, so that you may remember all the commandments of the LORD, that you may obey them and not prostitute yourselves by following your own heart and your own eyes.
40Then you will remember and obey all My commandments, and you will be holy to your God.
41I am the LORD your God who brought you out of the land of Egypt to be your God. I am the LORD your God.”Cross References
| Reference | Text (BSB) | |
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| 1 | Romans 12:1 | Therefore I urge you, brothers, on account of God’s mercy, to offer your bodies as living sacrifices, holy and pleasing to God, which is your spiritual service of worship. |
| 2 | 1 Thessalonians 4:7 | For God has not called us to impurity, but to holiness. |
| 3 | Leviticus 11:44–45 | For I am the LORD your God; consecrate yourselves, therefore, and be holy, because I am holy. You must not defile yourselves by any creature that crawls along the ground. For I am the LORD, who brought you up out of the land of Egypt so that I would be your God; therefore be holy, because I am holy. |
| 4 | Colossians 1:2 | To the saints and faithful brothers in Christ at Colossae: Grace and peace to you from God our Father. |
| 5 | 1 Peter 1:15–16 | But just as He who called you is holy, so be holy in all you do, for it is written: “Be holy, because I am holy.” |
| 6 | Leviticus 19:2 | “Speak to the whole congregation of Israel and tell them: Be holy because I, the LORD your God, am holy. |
| 7 | Ephesians 1:4 | For He chose us in Him before the foundation of the world to be holy and blameless in His presence. In love |
Numbers 15:40 Summary
This verse is saying that when we remember God's commandments, we will obey them and be holy to God. It's like having a reminder on our phone or a note on our fridge to help us remember what's important. In the same way, God wants us to remember His commandments so that we can live a life that is pleasing to Him, as described in Psalm 119:11. By obeying God's commandments, we can experience the joy and freedom that comes from living a life that is set apart for His purposes, as seen in John 8:31-32.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the purpose of remembering God's commandments?
The purpose of remembering God's commandments is to obey them and be holy to God, as stated in Numbers 15:40, and to trust in His goodness and faithfulness, as seen in Psalm 119:68.
How can we remember to obey God's commandments?
We can remember to obey God's commandments by creating reminders, such as the tassels on the corners of our garments, as mentioned in Numbers 15:38-39, and by regularly reading and meditating on God's Word, as encouraged in Joshua 1:8.
What does it mean to be holy to God?
To be holy to God means to be set apart for His purposes and to live a life that is pleasing to Him, as described in Leviticus 20:26 and 1 Peter 1:15-16.
Is it possible for us to obey all of God's commandments?
While we are called to obey all of God's commandments, we are also aware of our own sinfulness and inability to do so perfectly, which is why we need the sacrifice of Jesus Christ, as described in Romans 3:23-25, and the empowerment of the Holy Spirit, as promised in Ezekiel 36:27.
Reflection Questions
- What are some ways that I can create reminders to obey God's commandments in my daily life?
- How can I trust in God's goodness and faithfulness when I am tempted to disobey His commandments?
- What are some areas of my life where I struggle to obey God's commandments, and how can I seek God's help and empowerment to overcome these struggles?
- How can I balance the desire to obey God's commandments with the awareness of my own sinfulness and inability to do so perfectly?
Gill's Exposition on Numbers 15:40
That ye may remember and do all my commandments,.... Which is repeated, that the end and use of these fringes might be particularly taken notice of, and attended to; that so they might not satisfy
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Numbers 15:40
And it shall be unto you for a fringe, that ye may look upon it, and remember all the commandments of the LORD, and do them; and that ye seek not after your own heart and your own eyes, after which
Trapp's Commentary on Numbers 15:40
Numbers 15:40 That ye may remember, and do all my commandments, and be holy unto your God.Ver. 40. That ye may remember.] Our memories are like strainers, nets, grates, that let the pure water run away, but retain mud, trash, &c. It is with us as with those in Psalms 106:13, "they soon forgat his works," &c., and therefore we have need of all good helps.
Cambridge Bible on Numbers 15:40
37–41. Tassels to be worn as a reminder of Jehovah’s commandments.
Whedon's Commentary on Numbers 15:40
FRINGES, Numbers 15:37-41.In condescension to the infirmity of the memory God appoints a token or memorial of all his statutes to be worn upon the person as a constant reminder.
Sermons on Numbers 15:40
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(The Glory of God) in Marriage by Paul Washer | In this sermon, the preacher emphasizes the importance of not conforming to the ways of the world but instead being transformed by renewing the mind. He highlights that God's will |
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(The Glory of God) in Ministering to the Lord by Paul Washer | In this sermon, the preacher discusses the book of Romans and its significance in understanding the Christian life. He emphasizes the faithfulness of God and how He fulfills all Hi |
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Ten Shekels and a Shirt (High Quality) by Paris Reidhead | In this sermon, the speaker focuses on the story of Micah in Judges Chapter 17. He discusses two groups of people: the liberals who embrace humanism and the believers who serve the |
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Christian Life - a Battleground, the (Satan's Tactics) by Warren Wiersbe | In this sermon, the speaker discusses the strategy of Satan and how to defeat him. He outlines four basic tactics that Satan uses and emphasizes the importance of understanding the |
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Offer Your Bodies a Living Sacrifice by Paul Washer | In this sermon, the preacher emphasizes the radical depravity and evil nature of mankind, highlighting that there is no hope for self-righteousness. The first 11 chapters of the bo |
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1974 Jerusalem Conference - Part 2 by Kathryn Kuhlman | In this sermon, the preacher shares testimonies of miraculous healings that have taken place during the service. One woman who had been suffering from an orthopedic problem for thr |
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If You Agree by Paris Reidhead | In this sermon, the speaker emphasizes the importance of being wholly committed to Christ and spending time in prayer and studying the Word of God. He calls on the audience to sacr |