Numbers 9:8
Numbers 9:8 in Multiple Translations
“Wait here until I find out what the LORD commands concerning you,” Moses replied.
And Moses said unto them, Stand still, and I will hear what the LORD will command concerning you.
And Moses said unto them, Stay ye, that I may hear what Jehovah will command concerning you.
And Moses said to them, Do nothing till the Lord gives me directions about you.
“Stay here while I find out what the Lord's instructions are concerning you,” Moses responded.
Then Moses saide vnto them, Stande still, and I will heare what the Lord will commande concerning you.
And Moses saith unto them, 'Stand ye, and I hear what Jehovah hath commanded concerning you.'
Moses answered them, “Wait, that I may hear what the LORD will command concerning you.”
And Moses said to them, Stand still, and I will hear what the LORD will command concerning you.
And Moses answered them: Stay that I may consult the Lord what he will ordain concerning you.
Moses/I replied, “Wait here until I go into the Sacred Tent and find out what Yahweh says about it.”
Berean Amplified Bible — Numbers 9:8
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Numbers 9:8 Interlinear (Deep Study)
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HEB
וַ/יֹּ֥אמֶר
אֲלֵ/הֶ֖ם
מֹשֶׁ֑ה
עִמְד֣וּ
וְ/אֶשְׁמְעָ֔ה
מַה
יְצַוֶּ֥ה
יְהוָ֖ה
לָ/כֶֽם
וַ/יֹּ֥אמֶר
ʼâmar
H559
to say
Conj | V-Qal-ConsecImperf-3ms
אֲלֵ/הֶ֖ם
ʼêl
H413
to(wards)
Prep | Suff
מֹשֶׁ֑ה
Môsheh
H4872
Moses
N-proper
עִמְד֣וּ
ʻâmad
H5975
to stand
V-Qal-Impv-2mp
וְ/אֶשְׁמְעָ֔ה
shâmaʻ
H8085
to hear
Conj | V-Qal-Imperf-1cs
מַה
mâh
H4100
what?
Part
יְצַוֶּ֥ה
tsâvâh
H6680
to command
V-Piel-Imperf-3ms
יְהוָ֖ה
Yᵉhôvâh
H3068
The Lord
N-proper
לָ/כֶֽם
Prep | Suff
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Hebrew Word Reference — Numbers 9:8
וַ/יֹּ֥אמֶר
ʼâmar
H559
"to say"
Conj | V-Qal-ConsecImperf-3ms
This Hebrew word means to say or speak, and it's used in many different ways in the Bible. It can mean to command, promise, or think, and it's translated in the KJV as 'answer', 'appoint', or 'command'.
Definition: 1) to say, speak, utter 1a) (Qal) to say, to answer, to say in one's heart, to think, to command, to promise, to intend 1b) (Niphal) to be told, to be said, to be called 1c) (Hithpael) to boast, to act proudly 1d) (Hiphil) to avow, to avouch Aramaic equivalent: a.mar (אֲמַר "to say" H0560)
Usage: Occurs in 4337 OT verses. KJV: answer, appoint, avouch, bid, boast self, call, certify, challenge, charge, [phrase] (at the, give) command(-ment), commune, consider, declare, demand, [idiom] desire, determine, [idiom] expressly, [idiom] indeed, [idiom] intend, name, [idiom] plainly, promise, publish, report, require, say, speak (against, of), [idiom] still, [idiom] suppose, talk, tell, term, [idiom] that is, [idiom] think, use (speech), utter, [idiom] verily, [idiom] yet. See also: Genesis 1:3; Genesis 18:23; Genesis 25:32.
אֲלֵ/הֶ֖ם
ʼêl
H413
"to(wards)"
Prep | Suff
This Hebrew word means 'to' or 'toward', showing direction or movement. It appears in many books, including Genesis and Exodus, to indicate where someone is going. The KJV translates it in various ways, like 'about', 'according to', or 'against'.
Definition: 1) to, toward, unto (of motion) 2) into (limit is actually entered) 2a) in among 3) toward (of direction, not necessarily physical motion) 4) against (motion or direction of a hostile character) 5) in addition to, to 6) concerning, in regard to, in reference to, on account of 7) according to (rule or standard) 8) at, by, against (of one's presence) 9) in between, in within, to within, unto (idea of motion to)
Usage: Occurs in 4205 OT verses. KJV: about, according to, after, against, among, as for, at, because(-fore, -side), both...and, by, concerning, for, from, [idiom] hath, in(-to), near, (out) of, over, through, to(-ward), under, unto, upon, whether, with(-in). See also: Genesis 1:9; Genesis 21:14; Genesis 31:13.
מֹשֶׁ֑ה
Môsheh
H4872
"Moses"
N-proper
Moses, the Israelite leader, was born to Amram and Jochebed and led the Exodus from Egypt. He received the law from God and is considered a key figure in the Bible. Moses means 'drawn' in Hebrew.
Definition: A man of the tribe of Levi living at the time of Egypt and Wilderness, first mentioned at Exo.2.10; son of: Amram (H6019) and Jochebed (H3115); brother of: Aaron (H0175) and Miriam (H4813); married to Zipporah (H6855); father of: Gershom (H1647) and Eliezer (H0461H); also called Manasseh at Jdg.18.30(?) § Moses = "drawn" the prophet and lawgiver, leader of the exodus
Usage: Occurs in 704 OT verses. KJV: Moses. See also: Exodus 2:10; Exodus 13:1; Exodus 32:21.
עִמְד֣וּ
ʻâmad
H5975
"to stand"
V-Qal-Impv-2mp
Means 'to stand' in a strong sense, like in Exodus 17:12 where Moses stood with his arms up to help Israel win a battle.
Definition: : stand/stop/establish 1) to stand, remain, endure, take one's stand 1a) (Qal) 1a1) to stand, take one's stand, be in a standing attitude, stand forth, take a stand, present oneself, attend upon, be or become servant of 1a2) to stand still, stop (moving or doing), cease 1a3) to tarry, delay, remain, continue, abide, endure, persist, be steadfast 1a4) to make a stand, hold one's ground 1a5) to stand upright, remain standing, stand up, rise, be erect, be upright 1a6) to arise, appear, come on the scene, stand forth, appear, rise up or against 1a7) to stand with, take one's stand, be appointed, grow flat, grow insipid 1b) (Hiphil) 1b1) to station, set 1b2) to cause to stand firm, maintain 1b3) to cause to stand up, cause to set up, erect 1b4) to present (one) before (king) 1b5) to appoint, ordain, establish 1c) (Hophal) to be presented, be caused to stand, be stood before
Usage: Occurs in 497 OT verses. KJV: abide (behind), appoint, arise, cease, confirm, continue, dwell, be employed, endure, establish, leave, make, ordain, be (over), place, (be) present (self), raise up, remain, repair, [phrase] serve, set (forth, over, -tle, up), (make to, make to be at a, with-) stand (by, fast, firm, still, up), (be at a) stay (up), tarry. See also: Genesis 18:8; Joshua 21:44; 1 Chronicles 6:17.
וְ/אֶשְׁמְעָ֔ה
shâmaʻ
H8085
"to hear"
Conj | V-Qal-Imperf-1cs
To hear and listen is what this Hebrew word means, often implying attention and obedience. In Exodus and Deuteronomy, it is used when God speaks to the people, and they must listen and obey.
Definition: : hear v 1) to hear, listen to, obey 1a) (Qal) 1a1) to hear (perceive by ear) 1a2) to hear of or concerning 1a3) to hear (have power to hear) 1a4) to hear with attention or interest, listen to 1a5) to understand (language) 1a6) to hear (of judicial cases) 1a7) to listen, give heed 1a7a) to consent, agree 1a7b) to grant request 1a8) to listen to, yield to 1a9) to obey, be obedient 1b) (Niphal) 1b1) to be heard (of voice or sound) 1b2) to be heard of 1b3) to be regarded, be obeyed 1c) (Piel) to cause to hear, call to hear, summon 1d) (Hiphil) 1d1) to cause to hear, tell, proclaim, utter a sound 1d2) to sound aloud (musical term) 1d3) to make proclamation, summon 1d4) to cause to be heard n m 2) sound
Usage: Occurs in 1072 OT verses. KJV: [idiom] attentively, call (gather) together, [idiom] carefully, [idiom] certainly, consent, consider, be content, declare, [idiom] diligently, discern, give ear, (cause to, let, make to) hear(-ken, tell), [idiom] indeed, listen, make (a) noise, (be) obedient, obey, perceive, (make a) proclaim(-ation), publish, regard, report, shew (forth), (make a) sound, [idiom] surely, tell, understand, whosoever (heareth), witness. See also: Genesis 3:8; Exodus 32:18; Deuteronomy 27:9.
מַה
mâh
H4100
"what?"
Part
This Hebrew word means what or how, often used to ask questions or express surprise, like in Genesis when God asks Adam what he has done. It can also mean why or when, and is used in various ways throughout the Old Testament. It appears in many KJV translations, including how or what.
Definition: interr pron 1) what, how, of what kind 1a) (interrogative) 1a1) what? 1a2) of what kind 1a3) what? (rhetorical) 1a4) whatsoever, whatever, what 1b) (adverb) 1b1) how, how now 1b2) why 1b3) how! (exclamation) 1c) (with prep) 1c1) wherein?, whereby?, wherewith?, by what means? 1c2) because of what? 1c3) the like of what? 1c3a) how much?, how many?, how often? 1c3b) for how long? 1c4) for what reason?, why?, to what purpose? 1c5) until when?, how long?, upon what?, wherefore? indef pron 2) anything, aught, what may
Usage: Occurs in 655 OT verses. KJV: how (long, oft, (-soever)), (no-) thing, what (end, good, purpose, thing), whereby(-fore, -in, -to, -with), (for) why. See also: Genesis 2:19; Numbers 21:5; 1 Samuel 19:5.
יְצַוֶּ֥ה
tsâvâh
H6680
"to command"
V-Piel-Imperf-3ms
To command or give orders, as seen in the Bible when God gives charge to his people. It can also mean to appoint or ordain someone for a task. This word is used in various forms throughout the Old Testament.
Definition: 1) to command, charge, give orders, lay charge, give charge to, order 1a)(Piel) 1a1) to lay charge upon 1a2) to give charge to, give command to 1a3) to give charge unto 1a4) to give charge over, appoint 1a5) to give charge, command 1a6) to charge, command 1a7) to charge, commission 1a8) to command, appoint, ordain (of divine act) 1b) (Pual) to be commanded
Usage: Occurs in 475 OT verses. KJV: appoint, (for-) bid, (give a) charge, (give a, give in, send with) command(-er, -ment), send a messenger, put, (set) in order. See also: Genesis 2:16; Leviticus 10:13; Deuteronomy 12:11.
יְהוָ֖ה
Yᵉhôvâh
H3068
"The Lord"
N-proper
Yehovah is another name for God, often translated as 'the Lord'. It is a national name for God in the Jewish faith. This name is used throughout the Old Testament.
Definition: Another name of ye.ru.sha.laim (יְרוּשָׁלִַ֫ם, יְרוּשְׁלֵם "Jerusalem" H3389)
Usage: Occurs in 5522 OT verses. KJV: Jehovah, the Lord. Compare H3050 (יָהּ), H3069 (יְהֹוִה). See also: Genesis 2:4; Genesis 24:42; Exodus 8:8.
לָ/כֶֽם
""
Prep | Suff
Study Notes — Numbers 9:8
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Context — The Second Passover
6But there were some men who were unclean due to a dead body, so they could not observe the Passover on that day. And they came before Moses and Aaron that same day
7and said to Moses, “We are unclean because of a dead body, but why should we be excluded from presenting the LORD’s offering with the other Israelites at the appointed time?”
8“Wait here until I find out what the LORD commands concerning you,” Moses replied.
9Then the LORD said to Moses, 10“Tell the Israelites: ‘When any one of you or your descendants is unclean because of a dead body, or is away on a journey, he may still observe the Passover to the LORD.Cross References
| Reference | Text (BSB) | |
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| 1 | Psalms 85:8 | I will listen to what God the LORD will say; for He will surely speak peace to His people and His saints; He will not let them return to folly. |
| 2 | Numbers 27:5 | So Moses brought their case before the LORD, |
| 3 | 1 Corinthians 4:4 | My conscience is clear, but that does not vindicate me. It is the Lord who judges me. |
| 4 | Hebrews 3:5–6 | Now Moses was faithful as a servant in all God’s house, testifying to what would be spoken later. But Christ is faithful as the Son over God’s house. And we are His house, if we hold firmly to our confidence and the hope of which we boast. |
| 5 | John 7:17 | If anyone desires to do His will, he will know whether My teaching is from God or whether I speak on My own. |
| 6 | 2 Chronicles 20:17 | You need not fight this battle. Take up your positions, stand firm, and see the salvation of the LORD on your behalf, O Judah and Jerusalem. Do not be afraid or discouraged. Go out and face them tomorrow, for the LORD is with you.’” |
| 7 | Ezekiel 3:17 | “Son of man, I have made you a watchman for the house of Israel. Whenever you hear a word from My mouth, give them a warning from Me. |
| 8 | Exodus 18:15 | “Because the people come to me to inquire of God,” Moses replied. |
| 9 | Acts 20:27 | For I did not shrink back from declaring to you the whole will of God. |
| 10 | 1 Corinthians 11:23 | For I received from the Lord what I also passed on to you: The Lord Jesus, on the night He was betrayed, took bread, |
Numbers 9:8 Summary
[In Numbers 9:8, Moses tells the men to wait while he finds out what the Lord commands concerning them, which shows that he values seeking God's guidance and wisdom. This is an important lesson for us today, as we can learn to prioritize seeking God's guidance in our own lives, as encouraged in Proverbs 3:5-6. By waiting on God's timing and guidance, we can avoid making mistakes and find peace and direction, as promised in Isaiah 30:21 and Jeremiah 29:11.]
Frequently Asked Questions
What was the problem that the men in Numbers 9:6-7 were facing?
The men were unclean due to a dead body and were concerned that they would be excluded from observing the Passover, as stated in Numbers 9:6-7, and Moses' response in Numbers 9:8 shows his willingness to seek God's guidance on their behalf, similar to how he sought guidance in Exodus 18:15-16.
Why did Moses tell the men to wait while he found out what the Lord commanded concerning them?
Moses told the men to wait because he wanted to ensure that he gave them the correct guidance, as he knew that the Lord's commands were important for the Israelites to follow, as seen in Deuteronomy 4:2 and 12:32.
How does Moses' response in Numbers 9:8 demonstrate his leadership and character?
Moses' response demonstrates his humility and willingness to seek God's guidance, rather than relying on his own wisdom or authority, which is a key characteristic of a godly leader, as seen in Proverbs 3:5-6 and 9:10.
What can we learn from Moses' example in Numbers 9:8 about seeking God's guidance in our own lives?
We can learn the importance of seeking God's guidance and waiting on His timing, rather than rushing into decisions or actions, as encouraged in Psalm 27:14 and Isaiah 40:31.
Reflection Questions
- What are some areas in my life where I need to wait on God's guidance and timing, rather than trying to take control or make my own decisions?
- How can I, like Moses, demonstrate humility and a willingness to seek God's guidance in my relationships and decision-making?
- What are some ways that I can prioritize seeking God's commands and guidance in my daily life, as encouraged in Joshua 1:8 and Psalm 119:105?
- How can I balance the need to take action and make decisions with the need to wait on God's guidance and timing, as seen in the example of the Israelites in Exodus 14:13-14?
Gill's Exposition on Numbers 9:8
And Moses said unto them, stand still,.... Where they were; Aben Ezra says, at the door of the tabernacle of the congregation: and I will hear what the Lord will command concerning you; as it was a
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Numbers 9:8
And Moses said unto them, Stand still, and I will hear what the LORD will command concerning you.
Matthew Poole's Commentary on Numbers 9:8
God having promised to answer and direct him upon his address to him in difficult cases.
Trapp's Commentary on Numbers 9:8
Numbers 9:8 And Moses said unto them, Stand still, and I will hear what the LORD will command concerning you.Ver. 8. Stand still and I will hear.] Moses was but the echo of God’ s voice; John Baptist, "the voice of one crying in the wilderness": St Paul "received of the Lord" what he delivered to the Church, and took care that the faith of his hearers "might not be in the wisdom of man, but in the power of God." Unwarranted doctrines come not cum gratia et privilegio.
Whedon's Commentary on Numbers 9:8
8. Stand still — R.V., “Stay ye that I may hear,” etc. Human reason is not a sufficient guide in religious questions. Moses evinces a strong faith in the accessibility of Jehovah, and a profound deference to his will.
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Christ's Legacy of Peace by Bob Jennings | In this sermon, the preacher emphasizes the importance of truly believing and trusting in God in order to experience peace. He shares a personal anecdote about his wife reminding h |
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Fren-03 Lelieu Le Plus Saint (The Holiest Place) by Art Katz | In this sermon, the speaker emphasizes the importance of communication from God in order to fulfill the calling of being His witness. The speaker warns that improper communication |
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Let Us Be the Listening Church by E. Stanley Jones | E. Stanley Jones emphasizes the importance of Christians listening to God in a world filled with uncertainty and confusion. He shares a powerful anecdote of a caretaker challenging |