Those eight books are now combined into the onevolume bridgeway bible commentary, which is a companion in size, style and format to the bridgeway bible dictionary, an a to z of biblical information. The above outline is from nelsons complete book of bible maps and charts, pp. The book of numbers seems to follow naturally after the book of leviticus in the order of the books of moses in the old testament. Numbers in the picture study bible the book of numbers. As it does for the rest of the pentateuch, universal jewish and christian tradition attributes the authorship of the book of numbers to moses. Nov 22, 2011 this is a project that has been on my mind for over four and a half years outlining all the books of the bible, from genesis to revelation. It continues the story of that journey begun in exodus, and describes briefly the experiences of the israelites for a. You can find the best commentary on numbers for you using the tools on the right side. Numbers 1 commentary james burton coffman commentaries. This eightweek study from the wiersbe bible study series delves into the book of numbers, exploring how disobedience holds us back from gods best, and encourages us to pursue a life that counts. For the 1973 american crime film, see book of numbers film. The book of numbers new international commentary on the. The eight handbooks were dedicated to people who, in different ways, had a significant influence in my life and ministry. David guzik commentary on numbers chapter 1 at the start of this book, israel is camped at mount sinai, preparing to enter the promised land.
An easyenglish bible version and commentary 2800 word vocabulary on the book of numbers. Daily discipleship guide csb is designed to cultivate a deeper understanding of scripture through daily bible reading. Numbers 79 the offerings of the princes the setting apart of the levites second observance of the passover. Hence, the hebrew bible captures the essence of the book through its title. Although the arrangement of some is obvious, others are not and require indepth bible study. Take a census of the sons of kohath from among the children of levi, by their families, by their fathers house, from thirty years old and above, even to fifty years old, all who enter the service to do the work in the tabernacle of meeting. The first generation participated in the exodus from egypt. The book of numbers derives its name from the account of the two censuses taken of the hebrew people, one near the beginning and the other toward the end of the journey in the wilderness chaps. The purpose of the book of numbers is to tell about how israel prepared to enter the promise land, but sinned and was punished.
This generation was numbered for the war of conquest in canaan 1. It recounts the historic events of israels experience with her god, yahweh, from her time. The titles of the five books of moses, which we use in our bibles, are all borrowed from the greek translation of the seventy, the most ancient version of the old. Numbers 28 numbers 29 numbers 30 numbers 31 numbers 32 numbers 33 numbers 34 numbers 35 numbers 36 alfred edersheim old testament history book of numbers numbers 14. They came through the red sea and saw god provide through the desert wilderness. In his effort to bridge the great gulf between the book and our own age, wenham first explains the background of numbers, discussing its structure, sources, date, and authorship as well as its theology and christian use. Book of numbers john gills exposition of the bible. The book of numbers new international commentary on the old.
You will also find options for commentaries on numbers that help pastors, teachers, and readers with application of the bible, commentaries that approach the scripture versebyverse, classic christian commentaries, and much more. A word list at the end explains words with a star by them. The wilderness was intended as a temporary place a place to move through, not to live in. Numbers 1 commentary james burton coffman commentaries on. The book of numbers is the fourth of five parts which comprise what scripture calls the book of moses. Their connections and patterns, when we search them out and understand them, reveal the handiwork of god. After the children of israel received the laws at mount sinai, they began the journey as described in the book of exodus, and they were ready to. Numbers with book summary versebyverse bible commentary.
This series is not ment to be an exhaustive, indepth. The israelites at the start of their journey numbers 110 a commentary by marion adams. A pagan prophet is hired to curse israel, but he only hears words of blessing from god. The book of numbers new international commentary on the old testament. The message of the book of numbers, is universal and timeless. It is a bridge between the giving of the law in exodus and leviticus with the entering of the promised land in deuteronomy and joshua. Jul 07, 2008 numbers tyndale old testament commentaries wenham, gordon j. As recorded in the book of exodus, israel escaped slavery in egypt god miraculously set them free from hundreds of years of bondage. Yahweh will soon command joshua to commission joshua as his successor 27. This incident takes place near the end of moses life and the conclusion of israels wandering in the wilderness. Study numbers using matthew henrys bible commentary concise to better understand scripture with full outline and verse meaning. An essential key to understanding gods word and its design is through the meaning of biblical numbers. Numbers chronicles the experiences of two generations of the nation of israel. Commentary on the book of numbers by matthew henry old.
Numbers is so named because a census of israel is taken twice in the book. Click the commentary tab or pulldown menu for a full selection of commentaries over any bible passage you are researching. Read numbers commentary using matthew henry commentary on the whole bible complete. The book of leviticus as well as the book of numbers follow immediately after the book of exodus. Commentary on the book of numbers critical and explanatory on the whole bible robert jamieson, a.
The book of numbers narrates a key chapter in the story of israel. First, this approach seeks to understand the whole ritual system and not just parts of it, or more precisely to understand the parts in the light. Study numbers using matthew henry bible commentary complete to better understand scripture with full outline and verse meaning. If youre looking for a free download links of the moody bible commentary pdf, epub, docx and torrent then this site is not for you. The book of numbers is the fourth book of the christian old testament. It reminds believers of the spiritual warfare in which they are engaged, for numbers is the book of the service and walk of gods people. Tom constables expository notes on numbers this is also available in the net. Essentially, the husband and wife would come to the priest, the priest would then. An introduction and commentary intervarsity press, 1981, 2539. Best commentaries and books on numbers logos bible software. Top commentaries on every book of the bible from nathan w.
The book has a long and complex history, but its final form is. Moses is the central figure within the book, and in at least two instances numbers. Top 5 commentaries on the book of numbers ligonier ministries. The first census was completed while the israelites were still at mount sinai chapters 12, and the second one came 38 years later when they arrived at the borders of canaan at the end. The wilderness was never meant to be israels destination. Bible class book on numbers david padfield numbers, moses, old testament, bible class, workbook, study. Matthew henry 18 october 1662 22 june 1714 was an english commentator on the bible, who published his works in 1706, sixvolume exposition of the old and new testaments 17081710 or complete commentary, provides an exhaustive verse by verse study of the bible, covering the whole of the old testament, and the gospels and acts in the new testament. Best numbers commentaries updated for 2020 best bible. Study book on numbers, on line bible commentary numbers, niv commentary numbers welcome to. We have just added many new sources, including the expositors bible commentary, bengels gnomon, langes commentary, hastings great texts and many more. The levites numbered by their families, their duties.
Study numbers using john gills exposition of the bible to better understand scripture with full outline and verse meaning. This conclusion is based on 1 statements concerning moses writing activity e. The israelites travel through the desert numbers 1120 a commentary by marion adams. It is a reminder to the believer that even though he has been freed from the bondage of sin egypt, there is still a spiritual battle to be fought in daily life the. Blue letter bible offers several daily devotional readings in order to help you refocus on christ and the gospel of his peace and righteousness. Numbers commentary book of numbers commentary lifeway. Study the bible online using commentary on numbers and more. Planned and written specifically for teaching and preaching needs, this critically acclaimed biblical commentary is a major contribution to scholarship and ministry.
An introduction to the book of numbers an argument of the book of numbers. Book of numbers matthew henrys bible commentary concise. The book of numbers becomes a warning and encouragement for us to follow god and trust his good plan for his people. Numbers commentary matthew henry commentary on the whole.
This commentary has been through advanced checking. He previously served for more than twenty years as professor of biblical studies at. Gods intention was to bring them into the promised land of canaan. Instead of studying beforehand, participants attend the group, learn from the material and discussion, and then build on that using five daily directed bible studies through the week. The wiersbe bible study series delivers practical, indepth guides to selected books of the bible. If the lord delights in us, then he will bring us into this land and give it to us, a land which flows with milk and honey. The bible book of numbers, chapter 1 bible commentary. Key personalities include moses, aaron, miriam, joshua, caleb, eleazar, korah, and balaam. Matthew henry 18 october 1662 22 june 1714 was an english commentator on the bible, who published his works in 1706, sixvolume exposition of the old and new testaments 17081710 or complete commentary, provides an exhaustive verse by verse study of the bible. Numbers 1 commentary, one of over 110 bible commentaries freely available, this commentary, by the leading authority in the church of christ, presents a verse level look at the bible.
Those eight books are now combined into the onevolume bridgeway bible commentary, which is a companion in size, style and format to the bridgeway bible dictionary, an a. Moses is the central figure within the book, and in at least two instances. The promised land the land we passed through to spy out is an exceedingly good land. In hebrew this book is titled in the wilderness instead of numbers. The book of numbers begins with the words and the lord spake unto moses in the wilderness of sinai, in the tabernacle of the congregation, on the first day of the second month, in the second year after they were come out of the land of egypt. This is a project that has been on my mind for over four and a half years outlining all the books of the bible, from genesis to revelation. Recognizing the value of consistent reflection upon the word of god in order to refocus one. He told him, 2 take a census of the entire congregation of the sons of israel by their clans and families, listing the name of every man, one by one. Learn about faith and rebellion in the book of numbers.
Listen to chuck swindolls overview of numbers in his audio message from the classic series gods masterwork. Discover the 66 books of the bible discover books of the. Discover books of the bible this web site explains various books of the bible, by explaining each individual scripture. Book of numbers matthew henry bible commentary complete.
Even in their rebellion, god continues to show his incredible love and provision for them. A bible commentary for teaching and preaching is a distinctive resource for those who interpret the bible in the church. Most of the events of the book are set in the wilderness. Wenham, tyndale old testament commentaries totc, intervarsity press, 1981, 192 pp. The sons of aaron, the levites taken instead of the firstborn. The first part of the book of numbers describes the lives of the numbering of the people at sinai and the preparations that. Perhaps it would be best to think of numbers as being a link or a channel connecting the amazing events of the exodus story to the conquest in canaan. Articles the last twenty years have witnessed a dramatic increase in the number and quality of biblical commentaries being published. God responds with shortterm severity and longterm generosity as he leads them into the promised land. Numbers, wiersbe bible study christian book distributors. Over the years i have been asked if i had any other books of the bible that are explained like the one for the book of revelation which took a year to complete. The book of numbers is largely narrative history as far as its genre. Numbers commentary matthew henry commentary on the. Book of numbers overview insight for living ministries.
The book of numbers easyenglish bible in the desert numbers a commentary by marion adams. The israelites prepare to enter the promised land numbers 26. An example of his discussion of an anthropologicallybased approach to ritual symbolism is as follows. Numbers is the fourth book in the hebrew bible and is part of the torah. Study scripture verses with commentary, concordances, and use highlighting, underlining, take notes in the bible. The book of numbers was written between 1440 and 1400 b. The first part of the book of numbers describes the lives of the numbering of the people at sinai and the preparations that were made for resuming their journey across the desert. The book of numbers new international commentary on the old testament ashley, timothy r. Instead of studying beforehand, participants attend the group, learn from the material and discussion, and then build on that using five daily directed bible. Commentary on the book of numbers by matthew henry. Numbers bible study courses the book of numbers this course is designed as an expository study of the book of numbers, taking the student through selected portions of this old testament book with cross references to other portions of scripture.
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