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class="vheadingv"><b>Verse</b><a href="/bsb/numbers/27.htm" class="clickchap" style="color:#001320" title="Click any translation name for full chapter">  (Click for Chapter)</a></div><div id="par"><span class="versiontext"><a href="/niv/numbers/27.htm">New International Version</a></span><br />Then he laid his hands on him and commissioned him, as the LORD instructed through Moses.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nlt/numbers/27.htm">New Living Translation</a></span><br />Moses laid his hands on him and commissioned him to lead the people, just as the LORD had commanded through Moses.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/esv/numbers/27.htm">English Standard Version</a></span><br />and he laid his hands on him and commissioned him as the LORD directed through Moses.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/bsb/numbers/27.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a></span><br />and laid his hands on him and commissioned him, as the LORD had instructed through Moses.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/kjv/numbers/27.htm">King James Bible</a></span><br />And he laid his hands upon him, and gave him a charge, as the LORD commanded by the hand of Moses.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nkjv/numbers/27.htm">New King James Version</a></span><br />And he laid his hands on him and inaugurated him, just as the LORD commanded by the hand of Moses.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb_/numbers/27.htm">New American Standard Bible</a></span><br />Then he laid his hands on him and commissioned him, just as the LORD had spoken through Moses.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb/numbers/27.htm">NASB 1995</a></span><br />Then he laid his hands on him and commissioned him, just as the LORD had spoken through Moses.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb77/numbers/27.htm">NASB 1977 </a></span><br />Then he laid his hands on him and commissioned him, just as the LORD had spoken through Moses.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsb/numbers/27.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a></span><br />Then he laid his hands on him and commissioned him, just as Yahweh had spoken by the hand of Moses.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/amp/numbers/27.htm">Amplified Bible</a></span><br />and Moses laid his hands on Joshua and commissioned him, just as the LORD had commanded through Moses.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/csb/numbers/27.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />laid his hands on him, and commissioned him, as the LORD had spoken through Moses.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hcsb/numbers/27.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />laid his hands on him, and commissioned him, as the LORD had spoken through Moses. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/asv/numbers/27.htm">American Standard Version</a></span><br />and he laid his hands upon him, and gave him a charge, as Jehovah spake by Moses.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cev/numbers/27.htm">Contemporary English Version</a></span><br />then he placed his hands on Joshua and appointed him Israel's leader. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/erv/numbers/27.htm">English Revised Version</a></span><br />and he laid his hands upon him, and gave him a charge, as the LORD spake by the hand of Moses.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gwt/numbers/27.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a></span><br />Moses placed his hands on Joshua and gave him his instructions as the LORD had told him.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gnt/numbers/27.htm">Good News Translation</a></span><br />As the LORD had commanded, Moses put his hands on Joshua's head and proclaimed him as his successor. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/isv/numbers/27.htm">International Standard Version</a></span><br />laid his hands on him, and charged him, just as the LORD had commanded, using Moses' authority. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/msb/numbers/27.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a></span><br />and laid his hands on him and commissioned him, as the LORD had instructed through Moses.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/net/numbers/27.htm">NET Bible</a></span><br />He laid his hands on him and commissioned him, just as the LORD commanded, by the authority of Moses. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nheb/numbers/27.htm">New Heart English Bible</a></span><br />and he laid his hands on him, and commissioned him, as the LORD spoke by Moses.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/wbt/numbers/27.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a></span><br />And he laid his hands upon him, and gave him a charge, as the LORD commanded by the hand of Moses.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/web/numbers/27.htm">World English Bible</a></span><br />He laid his hands on him and commissioned him, as Yahweh spoke by Moses. <div class="vheading2"><b>Literal Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsv/numbers/27.htm">Literal Standard Version</a></span><br />and lays his hands on him and charges him, as YHWH has spoken by the hand of Moses.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/ylt/numbers/27.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a></span><br /> and layeth his hands upon him, and chargeth him, as Jehovah hath spoken by the hand of Moses.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/slt/numbers/27.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a></span><br />And he will place his hands upon him and command him as Jehovah spake by the hand of Moses.<div class="vheading2"><b>Catholic Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/drb/numbers/27.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a></span><br />And laying his hands on his head, he repeated all things that the Lord had commanded. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cpdv/numbers/27.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a></span><br />And imposing his hands upon his head, he repeated all that the Lord had commanded.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nabre/numbers/27.htm">New American Bible</a></span><br />he laid his hands on him and commissioned him, as the LORD had directed through Moses.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nrsvce/numbers/27.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a></span><br />he laid his hands on him and commissioned him—as the LORD had directed through Moses.<div class="vheading2"><b>Translations from Aramaic</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lamsa/numbers/27.htm">Lamsa Bible</a></span><br />And he laid his hands upon him, and gave him authority, as the LORD commanded by the hand of Moses.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hpbt/numbers/27.htm">Peshitta Holy Bible Translated</a></span><br />And he laid his hand upon him and he commanded him as LORD JEHOVAH commanded Moshe. <div class="vheading2"><b>OT Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/jps/numbers/27.htm">JPS Tanakh 1917</a></span><br />And he laid his hands upon him, and gave him a charge, as the LORD spoke by the hand of Moses.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/sep/numbers/27.htm">Brenton Septuagint Translation</a></span><br />And he laid his hands on him, and appointed him as the Lord ordered Moses.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/parallel/numbers/27-23.htm">Additional Translations ...</a></span></div></div></div><div id="centbox"><div class="padcent"><a name="audio" id="audio"></a><div class="vheadingv"><b>Audio Bible</b></div><iframe width="100%" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/yauBFvKLNNo?start=8610" title="YouTube video player" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" allowfullscreen></iframe><span class="p"><br /><br /><br /></span><div class="vheadingv"><b>Context</b></div><span class="hdg"><a href="/bsb/numbers/27.htm">Joshua to Succeed Moses</a></span><br>…<span class="reftext">22</span>Moses did as the LORD had commanded him. He took Joshua, had him stand before Eleazar the priest and the whole congregation, <span class="reftext">23</span><span class="highl"><a href="/hebrew/5564.htm" title="5564: way·yis·mōḵ (Conj-w:: V-Qal-ConsecImperf-3ms) -- To lean, lay, rest, support. A primitive root; to prop; reflexively, to lean upon or take hold of.">and laid</a> <a href="/hebrew/853.htm" title="853: ’eṯ- (DirObjM) -- Apparent contracted from 'owth in the demonstrative sense of entity; properly, self."></a> <a href="/hebrew/3027.htm" title="3027: yā·ḏāw (N-fdc:: 3ms) -- Hand (indicating power, means, direction, etc.)">his hands</a> <a href="/hebrew/5921.htm" title="5921: ‘ā·lāw (Prep:: 3ms) -- Properly, the same as al used as a preposition; above, over, upon, or against in a great variety of applications.">on him</a> <a href="/hebrew/6680.htm" title="6680: way·ṣaw·wê·hū (Conj-w:: V-Piel-ConsecImperf-3ms:: 3ms) -- To lay charge (upon), give charge (to), command, order. A primitive root; to constitute, enjoin.">and commissioned him,</a> <a href="/hebrew/834.htm" title="834: ka·’ă·šer (Prep-k:: Pro-r) -- Who, which, that. A primitive relative pronoun; who, which, what, that; also when, where, how, because, in order that, etc.">as</a> <a href="/hebrew/3068.htm" title="3068: Yah·weh (N-proper-ms) -- The proper name of the God of Israel. From hayah; self-Existent or Eternal; Jehovah, Jewish national name of God.">the LORD</a> <a href="/hebrew/1696.htm" title="1696: dib·ber (V-Piel-Perf-3ms) -- To speak. A primitive root; perhaps properly, to arrange; but used figuratively, to speak; rarely to subdue.">had instructed</a> <a href="/hebrew/3027.htm" title="3027: bə·yaḏ- (Prep-b:: N-fsc) -- Hand (indicating power, means, direction, etc.)">through</a> <a href="/hebrew/4872.htm" title="4872: mō·šeh (N-proper-ms) -- A great Isr. leader, prophet and lawgiver. From mashah; drawing out, i.e. Rescued; Mosheh, the Israelite lawgiver.">Moses.</a> </span><div class="cred"><a href="//berean.bible">Berean Standard Bible</a> · <a href="//berean.bible/downloads.htm">Download</a></div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="crossref" id="crossref"></a><div class="vheading">Cross References</div><div id="crf"><span class="crossverse"><a href="/deuteronomy/34-9.htm">Deuteronomy 34:9</a></span><br />Now Joshua son of Nun was filled with the spirit of wisdom because Moses had laid his hands on him. So the Israelites obeyed him and did as the LORD had commanded Moses.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/joshua/1-1.htm">Joshua 1:1-2</a></span><br />Now after the death of His servant Moses, the LORD spoke to Joshua son of Nun, Moses’ assistant, saying, / “Moses My servant is dead. Now therefore arise, you and all these people, and cross over the Jordan into the land that I am giving to the children of Israel.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_samuel/16-13.htm">1 Samuel 16:13</a></span><br />So Samuel took the horn of oil and anointed him in the presence of his brothers, and the Spirit of the LORD rushed upon David from that day forward. Then Samuel set out and went to Ramah.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_kings/19-16.htm">1 Kings 19:16</a></span><br />You are also to anoint Jehu son of Nimshi as king over Israel and Elisha son of Shaphat from Abel-meholah to succeed you as prophet.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/acts/6-6.htm">Acts 6:6</a></span><br />They presented these seven to the apostles, who prayed and laid their hands on them.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/acts/13-3.htm">Acts 13:3</a></span><br />And after they had fasted and prayed, they laid their hands on them and sent them off.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_timothy/4-14.htm">1 Timothy 4:14</a></span><br />Do not neglect the gift that is in you, which was given you through the prophecy spoken over you at the laying on of the hands of the elders.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/2_timothy/1-6.htm">2 Timothy 1:6</a></span><br />For this reason I remind you to fan into flame the gift of God, which is in you through the laying on of my hands.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/exodus/24-13.htm">Exodus 24:13</a></span><br />So Moses set out with Joshua his attendant and went up on the mountain of God.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/exodus/28-41.htm">Exodus 28:41</a></span><br />After you put these garments on your brother Aaron and his sons, anoint them, ordain them, and consecrate them so that they may serve Me as priests.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/exodus/29-9.htm">Exodus 29:9</a></span><br />Wrap the sashes around Aaron and his sons and tie headbands on them. The priesthood shall be theirs by a permanent statute. In this way you are to ordain Aaron and his sons.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/leviticus/8-10.htm">Leviticus 8:10-12</a></span><br />Next, Moses took the anointing oil and anointed the tabernacle and everything in it; and so he consecrated them. / He sprinkled some of the oil on the altar seven times, anointing the altar and all its utensils, and the basin with its stand, to consecrate them. / He also poured some of the anointing oil on Aaron’s head and anointed him to consecrate him.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_chronicles/22-11.htm">1 Chronicles 22:11-13</a></span><br />Now, my son, may the LORD be with you, and may you succeed in building the house of the LORD your God, as He said you would. / Above all, may the LORD give you insight and understanding when He puts you in command over Israel, so that you may keep the Law of the LORD your God. / Then you will succeed, if you carefully follow the statutes and ordinances that the LORD commanded Moses for Israel. Be strong and courageous. Do not be afraid or discouraged.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_chronicles/28-20.htm">1 Chronicles 28:20</a></span><br />David also said to Solomon his son, “Be strong and courageous, and do it. Do not be afraid or discouraged, for the LORD God, my God, is with you. He will neither fail you nor forsake you before all the work for the service of the house of the LORD is finished.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/2_kings/2-9.htm">2 Kings 2:9-15</a></span><br />After they had crossed over, Elijah said to Elisha, “Tell me, what can I do for you before I am taken away from you?” “Please, let me inherit a double portion of your spirit,” Elisha replied. / “You have requested a difficult thing,” said Elijah. “Nevertheless, if you see me as I am taken from you, it will be yours. But if not, then it will not be so.” / As they were walking along and talking together, suddenly a chariot of fire with horses of fire appeared and separated the two of them, and Elijah went up into heaven in a whirlwind. ...</div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div><p class="tsk2">And he laid his hands on him, and gave him a charge, as the LORD commanded by the hand of Moses.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/numbers/27-1.htm">Numbers 27:1</a></b></br> Then came the daughters of Zelophehad, the son of Hepher, the son of Gilead, the son of Machir, the son of Manasseh, of the families of Manasseh the son of Joseph: and these <i>are</i> the names of his daughters; Mahlah, Noah, and Hoglah, and Milcah, and Tirzah.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/numbers/27-9.htm">Numbers 27:9</a></b></br> And if he have no daughter, then ye shall give his inheritance unto his brethren.</p><div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/numbers/27-19.htm">Charge</a> <a href="/exodus/34-32.htm">Chargeth</a> <a href="/numbers/27-22.htm">Commanded</a> <a href="/numbers/27-19.htm">Commandment</a> <a href="/2_corinthians/2-17.htm">Commissioned</a> <a href="/numbers/16-40.htm">Directed</a> <a href="/numbers/27-18.htm">Hand</a> <a href="/numbers/24-10.htm">Hands</a> <a href="/numbers/5-4.htm">Instructed</a> <a href="/genesis/2-16.htm">Layeth</a> <a href="/numbers/27-18.htm">Moses</a> <a href="/numbers/27-19.htm">Orders</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/numbers/31-30.htm">Charge</a> <a href="/ruth/2-15.htm">Chargeth</a> <a href="/numbers/29-40.htm">Commanded</a> <a href="/numbers/33-2.htm">Commandment</a> <a href="/deuteronomy/31-23.htm">Commissioned</a> <a href="/deuteronomy/2-1.htm">Directed</a> <a href="/numbers/31-6.htm">Hand</a> <a href="/numbers/31-6.htm">Hands</a> <a href="/deuteronomy/32-10.htm">Instructed</a> <a href="/ruth/4-16.htm">Layeth</a> <a href="/numbers/28-1.htm">Moses</a> <a href="/numbers/29-40.htm">Orders</a><div class="vheading2">Numbers 27</div><span class="reftext">1. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/numbers/27-1.htm">The daughters of Zelophehad ask for an inheritance</a></span><br><span class="reftext">6. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/numbers/27-6.htm">The law of inheritances</a></span><br><span class="reftext">12. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/numbers/27-12.htm">Moses, being told of his death, asks for a successor</a></span><br><span class="reftext">18. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/numbers/27-18.htm">Joshua is appointed to succeed him</a></span><br></div></div><div id="mdd"><div align="center"><div class="bot2"><table align="center" width="100%"><tr><td><div align="center"> <script id="3d27ed63fc4348d5b062c4527ae09445"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=51ce25d5-1a8c-424a-8695-4bd48c750f35&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; </script> <script id="b817b7107f1d4a7997da1b3c33457e03"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=cb0edd8b-b416-47eb-8c6d-3cc96561f7e8&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; </script><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-2'> </div><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-0' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-3'> </div><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-1' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div><br /><br />  <div align="center" id='div-gpt-ad-1531425649696-0'> </div><br /><br /> <ins class="adsbygoogle" style="display:inline-block;width:200px;height:200px" data-ad-client="ca-pub-3753401421161123" data-ad-slot="3592799687"></ins> <script> (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); </script> <br /><br /> </div> </td></tr></table></div></div></div><div id="combox"><div class="padcom"><a name="study" id="study"></a><div class="vheading"><table width="100%"><tr><td width="99%" valign="top"><a href="/study/numbers/27.htm">Study Bible</a></td><td width="1%" valign="top"><a href="/study/numbers/" title="Book Summary and Study">Book ◦</a> <a href="/study/chapters/numbers/27.htm" title="Chapter summary and Study">Chapter </a></tr></table></div><b>and laid his hands on him</b><br>The act of laying hands is a significant biblical gesture symbolizing the transfer of authority, blessing, or the Holy Spirit. In this context, Moses laying hands on Joshua signifies the transfer of leadership. This practice is seen throughout Scripture, such as in the ordination of priests (<a href="/leviticus/8-14.htm">Leviticus 8:14</a>) and the commissioning of the seven deacons in the early church (<a href="/acts/6-6.htm">Acts 6:6</a>). It represents a public acknowledgment of God's choice and the empowerment of the individual for a specific task.<p><b>and commissioned him</b><br>Commissioning involves appointing someone to a specific role or task. Here, Joshua is being appointed as the leader of Israel, succeeding Moses. This commissioning is not just a human decision but a divine mandate, as Joshua is to lead the Israelites into the Promised Land. The concept of commissioning is echoed in the New Testament, where Jesus commissions His disciples to spread the Gospel (<a href="/matthew/28-19.htm">Matthew 28:19-20</a>), indicating a continuity of God's mission through chosen leaders.<p><b>as the LORD had instructed</b><br>This phrase underscores the importance of divine guidance and obedience to God's commands. Moses acts according to God's specific instructions, highlighting the theme of obedience that runs throughout the book of Numbers. It reflects the biblical principle that leadership and authority come from God and must align with His will. This obedience is crucial for the success of Joshua's leadership and the fulfillment of God's promises to Israel.<p><b>through Moses</b><br>Moses serves as the intermediary between God and the people of Israel, a role that foreshadows the mediatory work of Jesus Christ. Just as Moses faithfully conveys God's instructions to the people, Jesus is the ultimate mediator between God and humanity (<a href="/1_timothy/2-5.htm">1 Timothy 2:5</a>). This phrase also emphasizes the continuity of God's plan, as the leadership transition from Moses to Joshua is part of the divine strategy to bring Israel into the Promised Land. Moses' role as a prophet and leader is foundational, and his actions set a precedent for future leaders in Israel.<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <b><a href="/topical/m/moses.htm">Moses</a></b><br>The leader of the Israelites, chosen by God to lead His people out of Egypt and through the wilderness. In this passage, Moses is following God's command to appoint a successor.<br><br>2. <b><a href="/topical/j/joshua.htm">Joshua</a></b><br>The son of Nun, chosen by God to succeed Moses as the leader of Israel. Joshua is known for his faithfulness and courage, qualities that make him a fitting leader for the Israelites as they prepare to enter the Promised Land.<br><br>3. <b><a href="/topical/t/the_lord.htm">The LORD (Yahweh)</a></b><br>The covenant God of Israel, who provides guidance and instruction to His people through His chosen leaders.<br><br>4. <b><a href="/topical/i/israelites.htm">Israelites</a></b><br>The people of God, who are on the brink of entering the Promised Land after years of wandering in the wilderness.<br><br>5. <b><a href="/topical/l/laying_on_of_hands.htm">Laying on of Hands</a></b><br>A symbolic act of commissioning and transferring authority, signifying the passing of leadership from Moses to Joshua.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><b><a href="/topical/t/the_importance_of_godly_leadership.htm">The Importance of Godly Leadership</a></b><br>Godly leadership is crucial for guiding God's people. Moses' obedience in appointing Joshua demonstrates the importance of following God's direction in leadership transitions.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/t/the_role_of_obedience_in_god's_plan.htm">The Role of Obedience in God's Plan</a></b><br>Moses' actions show that obedience to God's instructions is vital. Even great leaders like Moses must submit to God's will and plan.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/t/the_significance_of_spiritual_commissioning.htm">The Significance of Spiritual Commissioning</a></b><br>The laying on of hands is more than a ritual; it is a spiritual act that signifies the transfer of authority and the empowerment of the Holy Spirit for the task ahead.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/p/preparation_for_future_challenges.htm">Preparation for Future Challenges</a></b><br>Joshua's commissioning prepares him for the challenges of leading Israel into the Promised Land. Similarly, believers must be prepared and equipped for the tasks God calls them to.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/c/continuity_in_god's_work.htm">Continuity in God's Work</a></b><br>The transition from Moses to Joshua illustrates the continuity of God's work through different leaders. God's purposes remain constant even as His servants change.<div class="vheading2">Lists and Questions</div><a href="/top10/lessons_from_numbers_27.htm">Top 10 Lessons from Numbers 27</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/any_historical_proof_of_moses'_warnings.htm">Numbers 32:23: Are there any historical or archaeological records that corroborate Moses' warnings about sin and its consequences for these tribes?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/evidence_for_joshua's_appointment.htm">Numbers 27:18-23: Where is the historical or archaeological evidence that Joshua's appointment actually took place as described?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/how_did_david_use_the_ephod_for_guidance.htm">How did David consult the ephod for instant divine guidance in 1 Samuel 23:9-12 when similar direct communication is uncommon elsewhere in the Old Testament?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/what_does_ordination_mean.htm">What does ordination mean?</a><a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/pulpit/numbers/27.htm">Pulpit Commentary</a></div><span class="cmt_sub_title">Verse 23.</span> - <span class="cmt_word">And gave him a charge.</span> This charge is nowhere recorded, for it cannot possibly be identified with the passing words of exhortation in <a href="/deuteronomy/31-7.htm">Deuteronomy 31:7</a>. <p> <p> <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/commentaries/numbers/27-23.htm">Parallel Commentaries ...</a></span><span class="p"><br /><br /><br /></span><a name="lexicon" id="lexicon"></a><div class="vheading">Hebrew</div><span class="word">and laid</span><br /><span class="heb">וַיִּסְמֹ֧ךְ</span> <span class="translit">(way·yis·mōḵ)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_5564.htm">Strong's 5564: </a> </span><span class="str2">To prop, to lean upon, take hold of</span><br /><br /><span class="word">his hands</span><br /><span class="heb">יָדָ֛יו</span> <span class="translit">(yā·ḏāw)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - fdc | third person masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_3027.htm">Strong's 3027: </a> </span><span class="str2">A hand</span><br /><br /><span class="word">on him</span><br /><span class="heb">עָלָ֖יו</span> <span class="translit">(‘ā·lāw)</span><br /><span class="parse">Preposition | third person masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_5921.htm">Strong's 5921: </a> </span><span class="str2">Above, over, upon, against</span><br /><br /><span class="word">and commissioned him,</span><br /><span class="heb">וַיְצַוֵּ֑הוּ</span> <span class="translit">(way·ṣaw·wê·hū)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunctive waw | Verb - Piel - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine singular | third person masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_6680.htm">Strong's 6680: </a> </span><span class="str2">To lay charge (upon), give charge (to), command, order</span><br /><br /><span class="word">as</span><br /><span class="heb">כַּאֲשֶׁ֛ר</span> <span class="translit">(ka·’ă·šer)</span><br /><span class="parse">Preposition-k | Pronoun - relative<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_834.htm">Strong's 834: </a> </span><span class="str2">Who, which, what, that, when, where, how, because, in order that</span><br /><br /><span class="word">the LORD</span><br /><span class="heb">יְהוָ֖ה</span> <span class="translit">(Yah·weh)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - proper - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_3068.htm">Strong's 3068: </a> </span><span class="str2">LORD -- the proper name of the God of Israel</span><br /><br /><span class="word">had instructed</span><br /><span class="heb">דִּבֶּ֥ר</span> <span class="translit">(dib·ber)</span><br /><span class="parse">Verb - Piel - Perfect - third person masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_1696.htm">Strong's 1696: </a> </span><span class="str2">To arrange, to speak, to subdue</span><br /><br /><span class="word">through</span><br /><span class="heb">בְּיַד־</span> <span class="translit">(bə·yaḏ-)</span><br /><span class="parse">Preposition-b | Noun - feminine singular construct<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_3027.htm">Strong's 3027: </a> </span><span class="str2">A hand</span><br /><br /><span class="word">Moses.</span><br /><span class="heb">מֹשֶֽׁה׃</span> <span class="translit">(mō·šeh)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - proper - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_4872.htm">Strong's 4872: </a> </span><span class="str2">Moses -- a great Israelite leader, prophet and lawgiver</span><br /><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/numbers/27-23.htm">Numbers 27:23 NIV</a><br /><a href="/nlt/numbers/27-23.htm">Numbers 27:23 NLT</a><br /><a href="/esv/numbers/27-23.htm">Numbers 27:23 ESV</a><br /><a href="/nasb/numbers/27-23.htm">Numbers 27:23 NASB</a><br /><a href="/kjv/numbers/27-23.htm">Numbers 27:23 KJV</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="//bibleapps.com/numbers/27-23.htm">Numbers 27:23 BibleApps.com</a><br /><a href="//bibliaparalela.com/numbers/27-23.htm">Numbers 27:23 Biblia Paralela</a><br /><a href="//holybible.com.cn/numbers/27-23.htm">Numbers 27:23 Chinese Bible</a><br /><a href="//saintebible.com/numbers/27-23.htm">Numbers 27:23 French Bible</a><br /><a href="/catholic/numbers/27-23.htm">Numbers 27:23 Catholic Bible</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/numbers/27-23.htm">OT Law: Numbers 27:23 And he laid his hands on him (Nu Num.) </a></div></div></td></tr></table></div><div id="left"><a href="/numbers/27-22.htm" onmouseover='lft.src="/leftgif.png"' onmouseout='lft.src="/left.png"' title="Numbers 27:22"><img src="/left.png" name="lft" border="0" alt="Numbers 27:22" /></a></div><div id="right"><a href="/numbers/28-1.htm" onmouseover='rght.src="/rightgif.png"' onmouseout='rght.src="/right.png"' title="Numbers 28:1"><img src="/right.png" name="rght" border="0" alt="Numbers 28:1" /></a></div><div id="botleft"><a href="#" onmouseover='botleft.src="/botleftgif.png"' onmouseout='botleft.src="/botleft.png"' title="Top of Page"><img src="/botleft.png" name="botleft" border="0" alt="Top of Page" /></a></div><div id="botright"><a href="#" onmouseover='botright.src="/botrightgif.png"' onmouseout='botright.src="/botright.png"' title="Top of Page"><img src="/botright.png" name="botright" border="0" alt="Top of Page" /></a></div><div id="bot"><iframe width="100%" height="1500" scrolling="no" src="/botmenubhnew2.htm" frameborder="0"></iframe></div></td></tr></table></div></body></html>