Commentary the book of numbers in the bible

Numbers chronicles the experiences of two generations of the nation of israel. This book was thus entitled because of the numbers of the children of israel. Most of the events of the book are set in the wilderness. The book of numbers is largely narrative history as far as its genre. Numbers a2 classic bible study guide 2 introduction willderness is the first hebrew word in the book of numbers, and it aptly expresses the spiritual teachings which underlie that strange history. It continues the story of that journey begun in exodus, and describes briefly the experiences of the israelites for a. Wenham, tyndale old testament commentaries totc, intervarsity press, 1981, 192 pp. Study scripture verses with commentary, concordances, and use highlighting, underlining, take notes in 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. 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. Study numbers using matthew henrys bible commentary concise to better understand scripture with full outline and verse meaning. The book of numbers is a law book in the old testament section of the bible. Numbers 1 commentary james burton coffman commentaries.

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. Commentary on the book of numbers critical and explanatory on the whole bible robert jamieson, a. This commentary has been through advanced checking. Numbers in the picture study bible the book of numbers. Matthew henrys commentary on the whole biblebook of. Commentary on numbers 1 by matthew henry blue letter bible. Moses is the central figure within the book, and in at least two instances. 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. Articles the last twenty years have witnessed a dramatic increase in the number and quality of biblical commentaries being published.

The sameness of the numbers does not prove that the persons were the same, but simply that the number seventy was the most suitable, on account of its historical and symbolical significance, to form a representation of the whole body of the people. Numbers is the fourth book in the hebrew bible and is part of the torah. An example of his discussion of an anthropologicallybased approach to ritual symbolism is as follows. The book of numbers is the fourth of five parts which comprise what scripture calls the book of moses. As recorded in the book of exodus, israel escaped slavery in egypt god miraculously set them free from hundreds of years of bondage. Gordon wenham is among the best contemporary writers of. The book has a long and complex history, but its final form is probably due to a priestly redaction i. Learn about faith and rebellion in the book of numbers. The book of numbers new international commentary on the old testament timothy r.

They came through the red sea and saw god provide through the desert wilderness. Holman christian standard bible study bible nice notes but you must create a free account to utilize. This numbers commentary is from college press and it is only for your personal use. The book of leviticus as well as the book of numbers follow immediately after the book of exodus. Numbers 1 bible commentary matthew henry concise christianity. 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 message of the book of numbers, is universal and timeless. The titles of the five books of moses, which we use in our bibles, are all borrowed. 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. 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. Numbers commentary matthew henry commentary on the whole.

Free bible lessons free bible lessons 14 life lessons from the book of numbers numbers bible study. Moses counted the people in numbers 1 and numbers 26. Although the arrangement of some is obvious, others are not and require indepth bible study. The first generation participated in the exodus from egypt. Commentary on the book of numbers by matthew henry old. Best numbers commentaries updated for 2020 best bible. Key personalities include moses, aaron, miriam, joshua, caleb, eleazar, korah, and balaam.

Their connections and patterns, when we search them out and understand them, reveal the handiwork of god. Israel was now to be formed into a commonwealth, or rather a kingdom. An essential key to understanding gods word and its design is through the meaning of biblical numbers. An easyenglish bible version and commentary 2800 word vocabulary on the book of numbers. The above outline is from nelsons complete book of bible maps and charts, pp. Numbers commentary matthew henry commentary on the. Hence, the hebrew bible captures the essence of the book through its title.

Read numbers commentary using matthew henry commentary on the whole bible concise. Top 5 commentaries on the book of numbers ligonier ministries. Commentary on the book of numbers by matthew henry. Book of numbers overview insight for living ministries. The english title is a translation of the septuagint greek title referring to the numbering of the tribes of israel in chapters 14. 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 unfolds the wilderness life of the christian, as does no other book of the bible. Numbers bible commentary you may download this bible commentary on numbers as a single file or download it by specific chapters. Bible class book on numbers david padfield numbers, moses, old testament, bible class, workbook, study. 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. It recounts the historic events of israels experience with her god, yahweh, from her time. Read numbers commentary using matthew henry commentary on the whole bible complete.

An introduction and commentary intervarsity press, 1981, 2539. Study numbers 1 using matthew henrys bible commentary concise to better understand scripture with full outline and verse meaning. 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. Ashley as an amazon associate, if you use the link above, we receive a small percentage from qualifying purchases. A word list at the end explains words with a star by them. 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 purpose of the book of numbers is to tell about how israel prepared to enter the promise land, but sinned and was punished. This series is not ment to be an exhaustive, indepth.

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. For a further refutation of this futile objection, see. Matthew henrys commentary on the whole bible book of numbers kindle edition by henry, matthew. 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. Discover the 66 books of the bible discover books of the. 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. The hebrew name for these books is the torah, which means law. Study numbers using john gills exposition of the bible to better understand scripture with full outline and verse meaning. Discover books of the bible this web site explains various books of the bible, by explaining each individual scripture. Gordon wenham numbers tyndale old testament commentaries, 1981. Best commentaries and books on numbers logos bible software. Memorize scripture wherever you go with the bible audio app. Numbers, hebrew bemidbar in the wilderness, also called the fourth book of moses, the fourth book of the bible. It is the story of the people whom moses led through the desert.

The book of numbers was written between 1440 and 1400 b. Top commentaries on every book of the bible from nathan w. This generation was numbered for the war of conquest in canaan 1. The lord jesus includes the book of numbers in his words when explaining to his disciples all that was written concerning himself in the law of moses, and in the prophets, and in the psalms. The book of numbers continues the history of the people of israel after they escaped from egypt, and it tells what happened during the forty. Introduction to the book of numbers identical to that found in macarthur study bible david malick.