Verse (Click for Chapter) New International Version The LORD said to Moses, New Living Translation Then the LORD said to Moses, English Standard Version The LORD said to Moses, Berean Standard Bible And the LORD said to Moses, King James Bible And the LORD spake unto Moses, saying, New King James Version Again the LORD spoke to Moses, saying, New American Standard Bible The LORD also spoke to Moses, saying, NASB 1995 The LORD also spoke to Moses, saying, NASB 1977 The LORD also spoke to Moses, saying, Legacy Standard Bible Yahweh also spoke to Moses, saying, Amplified Bible The LORD said to Moses, Christian Standard Bible The LORD said to Moses, Holman Christian Standard Bible The LORD said to Moses, “ American Standard Version And Jehovah spake unto Moses, saying, Contemporary English Version The LORD told Moses English Revised Version And the LORD spake unto Moses, saying, GOD'S WORD® Translation The LORD said to Moses, Good News Translation The LORD commanded Moses International Standard Version Later, the LORD instructed Moses, Majority Standard Bible And the LORD said to Moses, NET Bible The LORD spoke to Moses: New Heart English Bible The LORD spoke to Moses, saying, Webster's Bible Translation And the LORD spoke to Moses, saying, World English Bible Yahweh spoke to Moses, saying, Literal Translations Literal Standard VersionAnd YHWH speaks to Moses, saying, Young's Literal Translation And Jehovah speaketh unto Moses, saying, Smith's Literal Translation And Jehovah will speak to Moses, saying, Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims BibleThe Lord also said to Moses: Catholic Public Domain Version The Lord also said to Moses: New American Bible The LORD said to Moses: New Revised Standard Version The LORD said to Moses: Translations from Aramaic Lamsa BibleAnd the LORD spoke to Moses, saying, Peshitta Holy Bible Translated And LORD JEHOVAH spoke with Moshe and said to him: OT Translations JPS Tanakh 1917And the LORD spoke unto Moses, saying: Brenton Septuagint Translation And the Lord spoke to Moses, saying, Additional Translations ... Audio Bible Context The Law of Tassels37Later, the LORD said to Moses, 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.… Cross References Deuteronomy 22:12 You are to make tassels on the four corners of the cloak you wear. Matthew 23:5 All their deeds are done for men to see. They broaden their phylacteries and lengthen their tassels. Exodus 28:33-34 Make pomegranates of blue, purple, and scarlet yarn all the way around the lower hem, with gold bells between them, / alternating the gold bells and pomegranates around the lower hem of the robe. Exodus 39:25-26 They also made bells of pure gold and attached them around the hem between the pomegranates, / alternating the bells and pomegranates around the lower hem of the robe to be worn for ministry, just as the LORD had commanded Moses. Deuteronomy 6:8 Tie them as reminders on your hands and bind them on your foreheads. Deuteronomy 11:18 Fix these words of mine in your hearts and minds; tie them as reminders on your hands and bind them on your foreheads. Exodus 13:9 It shall be a sign for you on your hand and a reminder on your forehead that the Law of the LORD is to be on your lips. For with a mighty hand the LORD brought you out of Egypt. Exodus 13:16 So it shall serve as a sign on your hand and a symbol on your forehead, for with a mighty hand the LORD brought us out of Egypt.” Leviticus 19:19 You are to keep My statutes. You shall not crossbreed two different kinds of livestock; you shall not sow your fields with two kinds of seed; and you shall not wear clothing made of two kinds of material. Leviticus 19:37 You must keep all My statutes and all My ordinances and follow them. I am the LORD.” Leviticus 22:31 You are to keep My commandments and practice them. I am the LORD. Leviticus 26:3 If you follow My statutes and carefully keep My commandments, Leviticus 26:46 These are the statutes, ordinances, and laws that the LORD established between Himself and the Israelites through Moses on Mount Sinai. Deuteronomy 4:9 Only be on your guard and diligently watch yourselves, so that you do not forget the things your eyes have seen, and so that they do not slip from your heart as long as you live. Teach them to your children and grandchildren. Deuteronomy 4:40 Keep His statutes and commandments, which I am giving you today, so that you and your children after you may prosper, and that you may live long in the land that the LORD your God is giving you for all time. Treasury of Scripture And the LORD spoke to Moses, saying, Jump to Previous SpeakethJump to Next SpeakethNumbers 15 1. The law of the meat offering, and the drink offering14. The stranger is under the same law 17. The law of the first of the dough 22. The sacrifice for sins of ignorance 30. The punishment of presumption 32. He who violated the Sabbath is stoned 37. The law of tassels And the LORD said to Moses, This phrase indicates direct communication from God to Moses, a common occurrence in the Pentateuch, highlighting Moses' role as a prophet and leader of Israel. The LORD, represented by the tetragrammaton YHWH, emphasizes the covenant relationship between God and Israel. This communication underscores the divine authority behind the instructions that follow. Moses, as the mediator of God's law, is a type of Christ, who is the ultimate mediator between God and humanity (1 Timothy 2:5). Moses' leadership and prophetic role foreshadow the coming of Jesus, who fulfills the law and the prophets (Matthew 5:17). Persons / Places / Events 1. The LORD (Yahweh)The covenant-keeping God of Israel, who provides instructions and laws to His people. 2. Moses The leader and prophet of Israel, chosen by God to deliver His laws and commandments to the Israelites. 3. Israelites The chosen people of God, who are receiving the laws and commandments to live by as they journey to the Promised Land. Teaching Points Obedience to God's CommandsGod's instructions to Moses highlight the importance of obedience. As believers, we are called to follow God's commandments as a demonstration of our faith and commitment to Him. Symbolism and Remembrance The tassels, which are introduced in the following verses, serve as a physical reminder of God's laws. In our lives, we can use symbols or practices to remind us of our commitment to God and His Word. The Role of Leaders Moses' role as a mediator between God and the Israelites underscores the importance of godly leadership. Leaders in the church today are called to faithfully communicate God's Word and guide others in obedience. Covenant Relationship The instructions given to Moses are part of the covenant relationship between God and His people. As Christians, we are part of a new covenant through Christ, which calls us to live in a way that honors God. Parallel Commentaries ... Hebrew Later, the LORDיְהוָ֖ה (Yah·weh) Noun - proper - masculine singular Strong's 3068: LORD -- the proper name of the God of Israel said וַיֹּ֥אמֶר (way·yō·mer) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine singular Strong's 559: To utter, say to אֶל־ (’el-) Preposition Strong's 413: Near, with, among, to Moses, מֹשֶׁ֥ה (mō·šeh) Noun - proper - masculine singular Strong's 4872: Moses -- a great Israelite leader, prophet and lawgiver Links Numbers 15:37 NIVNumbers 15:37 NLT Numbers 15:37 ESV Numbers 15:37 NASB Numbers 15:37 KJV Numbers 15:37 BibleApps.com Numbers 15:37 Biblia Paralela Numbers 15:37 Chinese Bible Numbers 15:37 French Bible Numbers 15:37 Catholic Bible OT Law: Numbers 15:37 Yahweh spoke to Moses saying (Nu Num.) |