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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 />Give him some of your authority so the whole Israelite community will obey him.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nlt/numbers/27.htm">New Living Translation</a></span><br />Transfer some of your authority to him so the whole community of Israel will obey him.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/esv/numbers/27.htm">English Standard Version</a></span><br />You shall invest him with some of your authority, that all the congregation of the people of Israel may obey.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/bsb/numbers/27.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a></span><br />Confer on him some of your authority, so that the whole congregation of Israel will obey him.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/kjv/numbers/27.htm">King James Bible</a></span><br />And thou shalt put <i>some</i> of thine honour upon him, that all the congregation of the children of Israel may be obedient.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nkjv/numbers/27.htm">New King James Version</a></span><br />And you shall give <i>some</i> of your authority to him, that all the congregation of the children of Israel may be obedient.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb_/numbers/27.htm">New American Standard Bible</a></span><br />And you shall put some of your authority on him, so that all the congregation of the sons of Israel will obey <i>him.</i><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb/numbers/27.htm">NASB 1995</a></span><br />&#8220You shall put some of your authority on him, in order that all the congregation of the sons of Israel may obey him.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb77/numbers/27.htm">NASB 1977 </a></span><br />“And you shall put some of your authority on him, in order that all the congregation of the sons of Israel may obey <i>him.</i><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsb/numbers/27.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a></span><br />And you shall put some of your splendor on him, in order that all the congregation of the sons of Israel may obey <i>him</i>.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/amp/numbers/27.htm">Amplified Bible</a></span><br />You shall put some of your authority <i>and</i> honor on him, so that all the congregation of the Israelites will obey him.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/csb/numbers/27.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />Confer some of your authority on him so that the entire Israelite community will obey him.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hcsb/numbers/27.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />Confer some of your authority on him so that the entire Israelite community will obey him.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/asv/numbers/27.htm">American Standard Version</a></span><br />And thou shalt put of thine honor upon him, that all the congregation of the children of Israel may obey.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cev/numbers/27.htm">Contemporary English Version</a></span><br />and tell them they must now obey him, just as they obey you. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/erv/numbers/27.htm">English Revised Version</a></span><br />And thou shalt put of thine honour upon him, that all the congregation of the children of Israel may obey.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gwt/numbers/27.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a></span><br />Give him some of your authority so that the whole community of Israel will obey him.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gnt/numbers/27.htm">Good News Translation</a></span><br />Give him some of your own authority, so that the whole community of Israel will obey him. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/isv/numbers/27.htm">International Standard Version</a></span><br />turning over your authority to him so that the entire community of Israel knows to obey him. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/msb/numbers/27.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a></span><br />Confer on him some of your authority, so that the whole congregation of Israel will obey him.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/net/numbers/27.htm">NET Bible</a></span><br />Then you must delegate some of your authority to him, so that the whole community of the Israelites will be obedient.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nheb/numbers/27.htm">New Heart English Bible</a></span><br />You shall put of your honor on him, that all the congregation of the children of Israel may obey.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/wbt/numbers/27.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a></span><br />And thou shalt put some of thy honor upon him, that all the congregation of the children of Israel may be obedient.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/web/numbers/27.htm">World English Bible</a></span><br />You shall give authority to him, that all the congregation of the children of Israel may obey. <div class="vheading2"><b>Literal Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsv/numbers/27.htm">Literal Standard Version</a></span><br />and have put of your splendor on him, so that all the congregation of the sons of Israel listens.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/ylt/numbers/27.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a></span><br /> and hast put of thine honour upon him, so that all the company of the sons of Israel do hearken.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/slt/numbers/27.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a></span><br />And give from thy majesty upon him, so that all the assembly of the sons of Israel shall hear him.<div class="vheading2"><b>Catholic Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/drb/numbers/27.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a></span><br />And thou shalt give him precepts in the sight of all, and part of thy glory, that all the congregation of the children of Israel may hear him. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cpdv/numbers/27.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a></span><br />And you shall give him the precepts in the sight of all, and a portion of your glory, so that the entire congregation of the sons of Israel may listen to him.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nabre/numbers/27.htm">New American Bible</a></span><br />Invest him with some of your own power, that the whole Israelite community may obey him.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nrsvce/numbers/27.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a></span><br />You shall give him some of your authority, so that all the congregation of the Israelites may obey.<div class="vheading2"><b>Translations from Aramaic</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lamsa/numbers/27.htm">Lamsa Bible</a></span><br />And you shall put some of your honor upon him that all the congregation of the children of Israel may obey him.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hpbt/numbers/27.htm">Peshitta Holy Bible Translated</a></span><br />And put some of your glory upon him that all of the assembly of the children of Israel shall obey him.<div class="vheading2"><b>OT Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/jps/numbers/27.htm">JPS Tanakh 1917</a></span><br />And thou shalt put of thy honour upon him, that all the congregation of the children of Israel may hearken.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/sep/numbers/27.htm">Brenton Septuagint Translation</a></span><br />And thou shalt put of thy glory upon him, that the children of Israel may hearken to him.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/parallel/numbers/27-20.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=8575" 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">19</span>Have him stand before Eleazar the priest and the whole congregation, and commission him in their sight. <span class="reftext">20</span><span class="highl"><a href="/hebrew/5414.htm" title="5414: wə·nā·ṯat·tāh (Conj-w:: V-Qal-ConjPerf-2ms) -- To give, put, set. A primitive root; to give, used with greatest latitude of application.">Confer</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/1935.htm" title="1935: mê·hō·wḏ·ḵā (Prep-m:: N-msc:: 2ms) -- Splendor, majesty, vigor. From an unused root; grandeur.">some of your authority,</a> <a href="/hebrew/4616.htm" title="4616: lə·ma·‘an (Conj) -- From anah; properly, heed, i.e. Purpose; used only adverbially, on account of, teleologically, in order that.">so that</a> <a href="/hebrew/3605.htm" title="3605: kāl- (N-msc) -- The whole, all. Or kowl; from kalal; properly, the whole; hence, all, any or every.">the whole</a> <a href="/hebrew/5712.htm" title="5712: ‘ă·ḏaṯ (N-fsc) -- Congregation. Feminine of ed in the original sense of fixture; a stated assemblage.">congregation</a> <a href="/hebrew/1121.htm" title="1121: bə·nê (N-mpc) -- Son. From banah; a son, in the widest sense (like 'ab, 'ach, etc.)."></a> <a href="/hebrew/3478.htm" title="3478: yiś·rā·’êl (N-proper-ms) -- From sarah and 'el; he will rule as God; Jisrael, a symbolical name of Jacob; also of his posterity.">of Israel</a> <a href="/hebrew/8085.htm" title="8085: yiš·mə·‘ū (V-Qal-Imperf-3mp) -- To hear. A primitive root; to hear intelligently.">will obey him.</a> </span><span class="reftext">21</span>He shall stand before Eleazar the priest, who will seek counsel for him before the LORD by the judgment of the Urim. At his command, he and all the Israelites with him—the entire congregation—will go out and come in.”…<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="/exodus/18-25.htm">Exodus 18:25-26</a></span><br />So Moses chose capable men from all Israel and made them heads over the people as leaders of thousands, of hundreds, of fifties, and of tens. / And they judged the people at all times; they would bring the difficult cases to Moses, but any minor issue they would judge themselves.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_samuel/10-1.htm">1 Samuel 10:1</a></span><br />Then Samuel took a flask of oil, poured it on Saul’s head, kissed him, and said, “Has not the LORD anointed you ruler over His inheritance?<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="/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. ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_chronicles/29-23.htm">1 Chronicles 29:23-25</a></span><br />So Solomon sat on the throne of the LORD as king in place of his father David. He prospered, and all Israel obeyed him. / All the officials and mighty men, as well as all of King David’s sons, pledged their allegiance to King Solomon. / The LORD highly exalted Solomon in the sight of all Israel and bestowed on him royal majesty such as had not been bestowed on any king in Israel before him.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/joshua/1-5.htm">Joshua 1:5-9</a></span><br />No one shall stand against you all the days of your life. As I was with Moses, so will I be with you; I will never leave you nor forsake you. / Be strong and courageous, for you shall give these people the inheritance of the land that I swore to their fathers I would give them. / Above all, be strong and very courageous. Be careful to observe all the law that My servant Moses commanded you. Do not turn from it to the right or to the left, so that you may prosper wherever you go. ...<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="/2_chronicles/1-1.htm">2 Chronicles 1:1</a></span><br />Now Solomon son of David established himself securely over his kingdom, and the LORD his God was with him and highly exalted him.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/isaiah/11-2.htm">Isaiah 11:2</a></span><br />The Spirit of the LORD will rest on Him—the Spirit of wisdom and understanding, the Spirit of counsel and strength, the Spirit of knowledge and fear of the LORD.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/matthew/28-18.htm">Matthew 28:18-20</a></span><br />Then Jesus came to them and said, “All authority in heaven and on earth has been given to Me. / Therefore go and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit, / and teaching them to obey all that I have commanded you. And surely I am with you always, even to the end of the age.”<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/13-2.htm">Acts 13:2-3</a></span><br />While they were worshiping the Lord and fasting, the Holy Spirit said, “Set apart for Me Barnabas and Saul for the work to which I have called them.” / 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="/acts/8-17.htm">Acts 8:17</a></span><br />Then Peter and John laid their hands on them, and they received the Holy Spirit.<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.</div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div><p class="tsk2">And you shall put some of your honor on him, that all the congregation of the children of Israel may be obedient.</p><p class="hdg">he shall</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/joshua/9-14.htm">Joshua 9:14</a></b></br> And the men took of their victuals, and asked not <i>counsel</i> at the mouth of the LORD.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/judges/1-1.htm">Judges 1:1</a></b></br> Now after the death of Joshua it came to pass, that the children of Israel asked the LORD, saying, Who shall go up for us against the Canaanites first, to fight against them?</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/judges/20-18.htm">Judges 20:18,23,26-28</a></b></br> And the children of Israel arose, and went up to the house of God, and asked counsel of God, and said, Which of us shall go up first to the battle against the children of Benjamin? And the LORD said, Judah <i>shall go up</i> first… </p><p class="hdg">Urim</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/exodus/28-30.htm">Exodus 28:30</a></b></br> And thou shalt put in the breastplate of judgment the Urim and the Thummim; and they shall be upon Aaron's heart, when he goeth in before the LORD: and Aaron shall bear the judgment of the children of Israel upon his heart before the LORD continually.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/leviticus/8-8.htm">Leviticus 8:8</a></b></br> And he put the breastplate upon him: also he put in the breastplate the Urim and the Thummim.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/deuteronomy/33-8.htm">Deuteronomy 33:8</a></b></br> And of Levi he said, <i>Let</i> thy Thummim and thy Urim <i>be</i> with thy holy one, whom thou didst prove at Massah, <i>and with</i> whom thou didst strive at the waters of Meribah;</p><p class="hdg">at his word</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/numbers/27-17.htm">Numbers 27:17</a></b></br> Which may go out before them, and which may go in before them, and which may lead them out, and which may bring them in; that the congregation of the LORD be not as sheep which have no shepherd.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/joshua/9-14.htm">Joshua 9:14</a></b></br> And the men took of their victuals, and asked not <i>counsel</i> at the mouth of the LORD.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/1_samuel/22-10.htm">1 Samuel 22:10-15</a></b></br> And he inquired of the LORD for him, and gave him victuals, and gave him the sword of Goliath the Philistine… </p><div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/numbers/27-19.htm">Assembly</a> <a href="/numbers/5-29.htm">Authority</a> <a href="/numbers/27-12.htm">Children</a> <a href="/numbers/27-16.htm">Community</a> <a href="/numbers/27-19.htm">Company</a> <a href="/numbers/27-19.htm">Congregation</a> <a href="/numbers/23-18.htm">Hearken</a> <a href="/numbers/25-13.htm">Honor</a> <a href="/numbers/25-13.htm">Honour</a> <a href="/1_corinthians/12-23.htm">Invest</a> <a href="/numbers/27-12.htm">Israel</a> <a href="/numbers/26-2.htm">Israelite</a> <a href="/exodus/24-7.htm">Obedient</a> <a href="/numbers/15-40.htm">Obey</a> <a href="/numbers/26-3.htm">Order</a> <a href="/numbers/27-19.htm">Whole</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/numbers/27-22.htm">Assembly</a> <a href="/numbers/30-3.htm">Authority</a> <a href="/numbers/27-21.htm">Children</a> <a href="/numbers/31-13.htm">Community</a> <a href="/numbers/27-22.htm">Company</a> <a href="/numbers/27-21.htm">Congregation</a> <a href="/deuteronomy/1-43.htm">Hearken</a> <a href="/deuteronomy/5-16.htm">Honor</a> <a href="/deuteronomy/4-24.htm">Honour</a> <a href="/1_corinthians/12-23.htm">Invest</a> <a href="/numbers/27-21.htm">Israel</a> <a href="/numbers/31-12.htm">Israelite</a> <a href="/deuteronomy/4-30.htm">Obedient</a> <a href="/deuteronomy/4-30.htm">Obey</a> <a href="/numbers/30-1.htm">Order</a> <a href="/numbers/27-22.htm">Whole</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'; 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Moses, who led the Israelites out of Egypt and through the wilderness, is instructed by God to pass on some of his authority to Joshua. This act signifies a divinely ordained succession plan, ensuring continuity in leadership. The Hebrew word for "authority" here can also mean "honor" or "majesty," indicating that Joshua is to be respected and followed as Moses was. This transfer is not just a political move but a spiritual one, as it involves God's blessing and guidance. The laying on of hands, which Moses performs later, is a symbolic act of this transfer, seen in other biblical contexts such as the ordination of priests (<a href="/leviticus/8-10.htm">Leviticus 8:10</a>) and the commissioning of leaders (<a href="/acts/6-6.htm">Acts 6:6</a>).<p><b>so that the whole congregation of Israel</b><br>The "whole congregation of Israel" refers to the entire community of Israelites, including all twelve tribes. This phrase emphasizes the unity and collective identity of the people as God's chosen nation. The congregation is not just a gathering of individuals but a covenant community bound by their relationship with God and their shared history. The leadership transition is crucial for maintaining this unity, as the people are on the brink of entering the Promised Land. The congregation's obedience to Joshua is essential for their success and survival, as they will face numerous challenges and battles in Canaan.<p><b>will obey him</b><br>Obedience to Joshua is a central theme in this passage. Joshua's leadership is legitimized by the authority conferred upon him by Moses, who is God's appointed servant. This obedience is not merely a matter of following orders but is deeply rooted in the Israelites' covenant relationship with God. The success of the Israelites in conquering the Promised Land is contingent upon their obedience to God's commands, as mediated through Joshua. This theme of obedience is echoed throughout the book of Joshua, where the people's adherence to God's instructions leads to victory, while disobedience results in setbacks (<a href="/joshua/7.htm">Joshua 7:1-5</a>). Joshua is a type of Christ, as he leads the people into the Promised Land, just as Jesus leads believers into the spiritual rest and inheritance promised by God (<a href="/hebrews/4-8.htm">Hebrews 4:8-10</a>).<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 instructed by God to confer authority on Joshua.<br><br>2. <b><a href="/topical/j/joshua.htm">Joshua</a></b><br>A faithful servant and assistant to Moses, chosen by God to succeed Moses as the leader of Israel. He is to receive some of Moses' authority to ensure a smooth transition of leadership.<br><br>3. <b><a href="/topical/t/the_israelites.htm">The Israelites</a></b><br>The chosen people of God, who are being led from Egypt to the Promised Land. They are the congregation that will be led by Joshua after Moses.<br><br>4. <b><a href="/topical/t/the_tent_of_meeting.htm">The Tent of Meeting</a></b><br>The sacred place where God communicated with Moses. It is the setting for the commissioning of Joshua.<br><br>5. <b><a href="/topical/e/eleazar_the_priest.htm">Eleazar the Priest</a></b><br>The high priest who plays a role in the commissioning of Joshua, representing the spiritual leadership of Israel.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><b><a href="/topical/t/the_importance_of_godly_leadership_transition.htm">The Importance of Godly Leadership Transition</a></b><br>Godly leadership requires careful planning and divine guidance. Moses' obedience in transferring authority to Joshua ensures continuity and stability for the Israelites.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/t/the_role_of_authority_in_god's_plan.htm">The Role of Authority in God's Plan</a></b><br>Authority is given by God for the purpose of order and obedience among His people. It is not to be taken lightly but used to guide others in righteousness.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/t/the_significance_of_obedience.htm">The Significance of Obedience</a></b><br>The Israelites' obedience to Joshua is crucial for their success. Similarly, believers are called to obey those whom God has placed in authority over them.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/t/the_power_of_laying_on_of_hands.htm">The Power of Laying on of Hands</a></b><br>This act symbolizes the transfer of authority and blessing. It is a practice that continues in the church today, signifying the empowerment and commissioning of leaders.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/f/faithfulness_in_service.htm">Faithfulness in Service</a></b><br>Joshua's faithfulness as Moses' assistant prepared him for leadership. Faithful service in small things often leads to greater responsibilities in God's kingdom.<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/why_did_one_act_bar_moses_from_canaan.htm">Numbers 20:12 - Why would a single act of disobedience prevent Moses and Aaron from entering the Promised Land, despite their lifelong dedication?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/why_is_miriam's_death_so_brief.htm">Numbers 20:1 - Why is Miriam's death recorded so briefly, with no details about her mourning or burial, unlike other prominent figures?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/evidence_of_edom_denying_israel_passage.htm">Numbers 20:14-21 - Is there any historical or archaeological evidence supporting Edom's refusal to allow Israel passage?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/what_are_key_events_in_joshua's_life.htm">What are key events in Joshua's life?</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 20.</span> - <span class="cmt_word">Put some of thine honour upon him,</span> or, "some of thy dignity" (<span class="hebrew">מֵהודְך</span>). Septuagint, <span class="greek">δώσεις τῆς δόξης σου ἐπ αὐτόν</span>. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/commentaries/numbers/27-20.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">Confer</span><br /><span class="heb">וְנָתַתָּ֥ה</span> <span class="translit">(wə·nā·ṯat·tāh)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Conjunctive perfect - second person masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_5414.htm">Strong's 5414: </a> </span><span class="str2">To give, put, set</span><br /><br /><span class="word">on him</span><br /><span class="heb">עָלָ֑יו</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">[some of] your authority,</span><br /><span class="heb">מֵהֽוֹדְךָ֖</span> <span class="translit">(mê·hō·wḏ·ḵā)</span><br /><span class="parse">Preposition-m | Noun - masculine singular construct | second person masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_1935.htm">Strong's 1935: </a> </span><span class="str2">Splendor, majesty, vigor</span><br /><br /><span class="word">so that</span><br /><span class="heb">לְמַ֣עַן</span> <span class="translit">(lə·ma·‘an)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunction<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_4616.htm">Strong's 4616: </a> </span><span class="str2">Purpose -- intent</span><br /><br /><span class="word">the whole</span><br /><span class="heb">כָּל־</span> <span class="translit">(kāl-)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - masculine singular construct<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_3605.htm">Strong's 3605: </a> </span><span class="str2">The whole, all, any, every</span><br /><br /><span class="word">congregation</span><br /><span class="heb">עֲדַ֖ת</span> <span class="translit">(‘ă·ḏaṯ)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - feminine singular construct<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_5712.htm">Strong's 5712: </a> </span><span class="str2">A stated assemblage</span><br /><br /><span class="word">of Israel</span><br /><span class="heb">יִשְׂרָאֵֽל׃</span> <span class="translit">(yiś·rā·’êl)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - proper - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_3478.htm">Strong's 3478: </a> </span><span class="str2">Israel -- 'God strives', another name of Jacob and his desc</span><br /><br /><span class="word">will obey him.</span><br /><span class="heb">יִשְׁמְע֔וּ</span> <span class="translit">(yiš·mə·‘ū)</span><br /><span class="parse">Verb - Qal - Imperfect - third person masculine plural<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_8085.htm">Strong's 8085: </a> </span><span class="str2">To hear intelligently</span><br /><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/numbers/27-20.htm">Numbers 27:20 NIV</a><br /><a href="/nlt/numbers/27-20.htm">Numbers 27:20 NLT</a><br /><a href="/esv/numbers/27-20.htm">Numbers 27:20 ESV</a><br /><a href="/nasb/numbers/27-20.htm">Numbers 27:20 NASB</a><br /><a href="/kjv/numbers/27-20.htm">Numbers 27:20 KJV</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="//bibleapps.com/numbers/27-20.htm">Numbers 27:20 BibleApps.com</a><br /><a href="//bibliaparalela.com/numbers/27-20.htm">Numbers 27:20 Biblia Paralela</a><br /><a href="//holybible.com.cn/numbers/27-20.htm">Numbers 27:20 Chinese Bible</a><br /><a href="//saintebible.com/numbers/27-20.htm">Numbers 27:20 French Bible</a><br /><a href="/catholic/numbers/27-20.htm">Numbers 27:20 Catholic Bible</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/numbers/27-20.htm">OT Law: Numbers 27:20 You shall put of your honor (Nu Num.) </a></div></div></td></tr></table></div><div id="left"><a href="/numbers/27-19.htm" onmouseover='lft.src="/leftgif.png"' onmouseout='lft.src="/left.png"' title="Numbers 27:19"><img src="/left.png" name="lft" border="0" alt="Numbers 27:19" /></a></div><div id="right"><a href="/numbers/27-21.htm" onmouseover='rght.src="/rightgif.png"' onmouseout='rght.src="/right.png"' title="Numbers 27:21"><img src="/right.png" name="rght" border="0" alt="Numbers 27:21" /></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>