The remainder of the scriptures always views these five books as a unit. Book of numbers simple english wikipedia, the free encyclopedia. That search may be made in the book of the records of thy fathers. Its a book of history that records many of gods miraculous deeds as the israelites wandered in the wilderness. Numbers summary numbers is the 4th book of the pentateuch. The book draws its name from the census made of the people, a necessary step toward their organization and future government. 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 law includes the books of genesis, exodus, leviticus, numbers, and deuteronomy. Numbers in the picture study bible the book of numbers.
The book of numbers demonstrates that god is directly involved in the life of his people. Book of numbers verse by verse college of the open bible. Title the english title numbers comes from the greek lxx and latin vg. Oct 23, 2010 5 keys to understanding the book of numbers used with permission by. Types and shadows in numbers jesus is the pillar of cloud by day and the pillar of fire by night. Even in their rebellion, god continues to show his incredible love and provision for them. Numbers bible book with full chapters king james version.
But those who study the book may be surprised to discover it teaches many spiritual principles and lessons. The precision with which the bible numbers all fall into their places cannot be accounted for except by the supernatural power and wisdom of a god who is infinite ibid. An introduction to the book of numbers an argument of the book of numbers. The book of numbers is largely narrative history as far as its genre. A comprehensive database of book of numbers quizzes online, test your knowledge with book of numbers quiz questions. Bullingers reseach and insight into this topic is excellent. In chapters 12, we have the first numbering of those 20 years and older able to go to war, a total of 603,550. Once again its name is derived from the septuagint via the vulgate. Theyve been in this same spot for about a year and now theyre getting ready to start out on their journey to this land flowing with milk and honey that god keeps talking about. Tom constables expository notes on numbers this is also available in the net. In the book of numbers, we see the children of israel depart from mt. Study scripture verses with commentary, concordances, and use highlighting, underlining, take notes in the bible. Back to the home page back to the bible outlines catholic doors ministry presents an outline of the book of numbers.
Introduction to the book of numbers agape bible study. The book of numbers becomes a warning and encouragement for us to follow god and trust his good plan for his people. The recording is dramatized, from the king james bible. See what its about from the first verse to the last. Book of numbers encyclopedia of the bible bible gateway. By gene mccarty this book gets its name from the numbering of the people of israel and covers a period of about 40 years. 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 outline preparing for the lords battle the bible. Learn about faith and rebellion in the book of numbers. At kadeshbarnea, the attitude of unbelief is crystallized into actual disobedience. There are many lessons to be learned from this book. Every chapter of the bible in 140 characters or less. Bible blender november 10, 2010 detailed outline of the book of numbers journey to the promise land, the new generation 20171014t10.
The message of the book of numbers, is universal and timeless. Book of numbers overview insight for living ministries. May you grow ever closer to him as you read his letter to you. We hope that you will come to know and love him deeply. They are preparing militarily, hence the english name of the fourth book of the bible is numbers, since they are organizing and counting their ranks. The book of numbers covers the time after israels departure from egypt.
The book of numbers was named after the first key word bemidbar in hebrew scripture, which appropriately means in the desert, the place where the israelites spent forty years following the exodus. It begins at mount sinai and continues through 4 periods of time until the last encampment at moab. This chapter is that simple, it is about the jobs performed by the levites for the house of aaron in the tabernacle. Two of the most commonly repeated numbers in the bible are 7 and 40. It begins at mount sinai and continues through 4 periods of time until the last encampment. The bible book of numbers with full chapters, footnotes and bible commentary to aid your bible search, reading, and study.
Numbers lesson 1 time line from the first passover in egypt to the end of the events recorded in the book of numbers. It is the story of the people whom moses led through the desert. The book of numbers is the fourth book of the hebrew bible, and the fourth of five books of the jewish torah. Numbers is a historical book, whose name refers to the two censuses which were taken to number the people. As it does for the rest of the pentateuch, universal jewish and christian tradition attributes the authorship of the book of numbers to moses. In numbers, israel travels through the wilderness on. 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 wilderness before living a victorious christian life the promised land. The book is called numbers because of the two censuses taken of. The bibliography for this study of numbers is presented at the end of the article, introduction to the pentateuch.
I summarised the bible on twitter between aug 2010 and nov 20 one tweet per chapter, one chapter per day. Numbers is so named because a census of israel is taken twice in the book. The number 7 does signify completion or perfection genesis 7. Fitting out the nation israel for wilderness march, chapters 18. Numbers yields several instructive examples in this respect. Numbers summary we have detailed a brief summary of the book of numbers for bible study or sunday school lessons. But numbers and the rest of the pentateuch were cast in the form of a unified, fivevolume book sometime between the days of joshua and the elders of israel josh.
M any people like to memorize the list of the books of the bible in the order they are found in their version of the scriptures. These bible book outlines are intended to assist you as you study gods word. On the other hand, the bible does not make it an article of faith that moses wrote every word of the pentateuch. The fourth book of the pentateuch, called in the wilderness by the jews after its first significant word. Most of the events of the book of numbers take place in the wilderness, between the second and fortieth years of the wandering of the israelites. The hebrew title is more meaningful than the english, for the book picks up the account of the wilderness wandering after the arrival at sinai exod. The main divisions in the book of numbers are as follows. The book of numbers shows how god dealt faithfully with his people even though they were often unfaithful. Key personalities include moses, aaron, miriam, joshua, caleb, eleazar, korah, and balaam. Every book of the bible outlined in section headings. The book of numbers is so named because it contains two numberings of the children of israel. The purpose of the book of numbers is to tell about how israel prepared to enter the promise land, but sinned and was punished. Camp organization, tribes, priests and levites, vows, joshua and caleb, balaam and the donkey. The biblical books of genesis, exodus, leviticus, numbers, and deuteronomy from the torah.
The main message of the book the message of numbers is summarized in two thoughts. Numbers 1 niv bible the lord spoke to moses in the tent. The book of numbers was written between 1440 and 1400 b. Numbers bible study outlinecontents by chapter and verse. Biblical numerology is the study of numbers in the bible. Detailed outline of the book of numbers bible blender. Our online book of numbers trivia quizzes can be adapted to suit your requirements for taking some of the top book of numbers quizzes. The book of numbers takes its name from the account of the census that happened two times among the congregation of israel in numbers 14 and numbers. The hebrew title is bemidbar or in the wilderness rbdmb of sinai.
The book of numbers is a law book in the old testament section of the bible. As you read the pages of scripture, ask yourself, what does this passage tell me about god. Biblenotes the entire holy bible is summarized with easy. The name numbers is a translation of arithmoi, from the septuagint, titled thus because the book contains many statistics, population counts, tribal and priestly figures, and other numerical data.
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. A pagan prophet is hired to curse israel, but he only hears words of blessing from god. It continues the story of that journey begun in exodus, and describes briefly the experiences of the israelites for a. Summary of the book of numbers the story of the bible. This helps to find books and verses more quickly, and i encourage everyone who wants to use their bible more effectively to do so. Forwardsources summary of the old testament summary of the new testament keypoints of the old testament keypoints of the new testament old testament notes book by book. Moses is the central figure within the book, and in at least two instances numbers mentions him recording events by the lords commands numbers 33. Find resources here on the books of the bible that will add value to your personal study of the greatest book ever written. But, how about memorizing the authors along with the books.
It can refer to the end of a cycle or when something is finished. Reproof, rebuke, correction and instruction in righteousness is prevalent throughout this book. This is the exact same place where the israelites have been hanging out since god freed them from slavery back in exodus. Numbers chapter 4 summary concerns the duties of the levite family and clan. The book of numbers concludes with the children of israel once again at the edge of the land of canaan, where they received instructions for the conquest of canaan and the division of the land. Numbers is a graphic account of gods plan, power, punishment, patience, and providence for his covenant people. The israelites disobedience and lack of faith caused god to make them wander in the desert until all the people of that generation had diedwith a few important exceptions. Outline of numbers our overview and outline of numbers is intended to help you study gods word. Summary of the book of numbers numbers gets its name from the two censuses, or numberings, of the people of israel. Our overview and outline of numbers is intended to help you study gods word. Four major interpretive challenges face the reader of numbers. These verses outline the experiences of the children of israel during the. It began as god commanded moses and aaron to number the three sons of levi gershon, kohath, and merari, and to start with kohath. It is a fascinating study with no one right answer.
Biblenotes the entire holy bible is summarized with easyto. Outline of numbers outline of deuteronomy outline of joshua. Bible summary every chapter in 140 characters or less. Forwardsources summary of the old testament summary of the new testament keypoints of the old testament keypoints of the new testament old testament notes bookbybook. The bible is almost silent on the intervening 38 years. Bible summaries these summaries are a short introduction to each book in the bible from genesis to revelation written in easy english by missionassist. It is called a book of moses because it contains the story of moses and the israelites when they wander throughout the wilderness before ending up at israel also known as canaan or palestine, where god promised they will settle the promised land. And what significance does each book have as it relates to the whole. The greek title in the translation of the ot lxx was. It continues the story of that journey begun in exodus, and describes briefly the experiences of the israelites for a period of thirtyeight years, from the end of their. Numbers bible study outline contents by chapter and verse.
Name numbers comes to our english bibles from the septuagint. It may be noted that numbers as well as exodus and leviticus everywhere refers to moses in the third person, except in direct quotations. The book of numbers in the bible is the fourth book in the old testament. What appears to be a state of meanness by god is actually god being meaningful. Numbers overview and outline reasons for hope jesus.
The promised land the land we passed through to spy out is an exceedingly good land. This conclusion is based on 1 statements concerning moses writing activity e. That title reflects the two censuses god took of his people. Brian yeagers sermons, sermon outlines, church of christ, bible truths, baptism, simple bible studies outline of the book of numbers brian yeagers outlines. An abbreviated version of this work entitled, biblical hermeneutics and a methodology for studying the bible, will be posted as an article on bible.
Harmony of the gospels encyclopedias dictionaries introductions to the bible topical indexes charts and outlines timelines maps images hebrew greek grammars theological resources articles books womens resources don stewart faqs blb theological faqs missions resources cult resources creeds, catechisms, and confessions. The second took place at the end of the 40 years in the wilderness as the nation was preparing to finally enter the promised land. Moses counted the people in numbers 1 and numbers 26. First, is the book of numbers a separate book, or is it a part of a larger literary whole, the pentateuch. The holy bible book 04 numbers kjv dramatized audio. Bible believers believe that god wrote the bible using human writers. Insights on the bible an overview of the books of the. 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.