Numbers 27:23

Verse

Berean Standard Bible

and laid his hands on him and commissioned him, as the LORD had instructed through Moses.

American Standard Version (1901)

and he laid his hands upon him, and gave him a charge, as Jehovah spake by Moses.

Bible in Basic English

And he put his hands on him and gave him his orders, as the Lord had said by Moses.

Free Bible Version

Moses placed his hands on Joshua and dedicated him, just as the Lord had told him to do.

King James (Authorized) Version

And he laid his hands upon him, and gave him a charge, as the LORD commanded by the hand of Moses.

One Unity Resource Bible

He laid his hands on him, and enjoined him, as Adonai spoke by Moses [Drawn out].

Translation for Translators

Moses/I laid his/my hands on him and commissioned/appointed him to do the work that Yahweh told Moses/me to tell him to do.

Unlocked Literal Bible

He laid his hands on him and commanded him to lead, as Yahweh had commanded him to do.

Noah Webster Bible

And he laid his hands upon him, and gave him a charge, as the LORD commanded by the hand of Moses.

World English Bible

He laid his hands on him and commissioned him, as Yahweh spoke by Moses.

Young's Literal Translation

and layeth his hands upon him, and chargeth him, as Jehovah hath spoken by the hand of Moses.

Context

Joshua to Succeed Moses

²²Moses did as the LORD had commanded him. He took Joshua, had him stand before Eleazar the priest and the whole congregation,²³and laid his hands on him and commissioned him, as the LORD had instructed through Moses.

Summary

In Numbers 27:23, we see the completion of the process of Joshua being commissioned as the leader of the Israelites after Moses. This verse highlights the importance of passing on leadership responsibilities in a structured and orderly manner, ensuring continuity and guidance for God's people. It also showcases God's faithfulness in raising up leaders to carry out His plans and purposes. The transition from Moses to Joshua signifies the Lord's provision for His people even in times of change and transition, emphasizing the importance of following God's appointed leaders.

Commentary

Adam Clarke

Adam Clarke Bible Commentary

He laid his hands upon him - As a proof of his being appointed to and qualified for the work. So at the word of Joshua they were to go out, and at his word to come in, Num 27:21. And thus he was a type of our blessed Lord as to his mediatorial office, and Divine appointment as man to the work of our salvation; and to this circumstance of the appointment of Joshua to this work, and his receiving of Moses's honor and glory, St. Peter seems to refer in these words, Pe2 1:16, Pe2 1:17 : "We were eye-witnesses of his majesty; for he received from God the Father honor and glory, when there came such a voice to him from the excellent glory: This is my beloved Son, in whom I am well pleased; hear him." See Mat 17:5. But one infinitely greater than either Moses or Joshua is here.

Numbers 27:23

Joshua to Succeed Moses

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Berean Standard Bible

and laid his hands on him and commissioned him, as the LORD had instructed through Moses.

American Standard Version (1901)

and he laid his hands upon him, and gave him a charge, as Jehovah spake by Moses.

Bible in Basic English

And he put his hands on him and gave him his orders, as the Lord had said by Moses.

Free Bible Version

Moses placed his hands on Joshua and dedicated him, just as the Lord had told him to do.

King James (Authorized) Version

And he laid his hands upon him, and gave him a charge, as the LORD commanded by the hand of Moses.

One Unity Resource Bible

He laid his hands on him, and enjoined him, as Adonai spoke by Moses [Drawn out].

Translation for Translators

Moses/I laid his/my hands on him and commissioned/appointed him to do the work that Yahweh told Moses/me to tell him to do.

Unlocked Literal Bible

He laid his hands on him and commanded him to lead, as Yahweh had commanded him to do.

Noah Webster Bible

And he laid his hands upon him, and gave him a charge, as the LORD commanded by the hand of Moses.

World English Bible

He laid his hands on him and commissioned him, as Yahweh spoke by Moses.

Young's Literal Translation

and layeth his hands upon him, and chargeth him, as Jehovah hath spoken by the hand of Moses.