Numbers 11:25
Meaning, cross-references, and a prayer for Numbers 11:25 — by Collins Asein
Quick Summary
Numbers 11:25 is a verse from the book of Numbers in the Old Testament. The KJV reads: "And the LORD came down in a cloud, and spake unto him, and took of the spirit that was upon him, and gave it unto the se..." Below you will find the full verse text, cross-references, meaning, and a prayer based on this scripture.
Numbers 11:25 — KJV
“And the LORD came down in a cloud, and spake unto him, and took of the spirit that was upon him, and gave it unto the seventy elders: and it came to pass, that, when the spirit rested upon them, they prophesied, and did not cease.”
— Numbers 11:25 (KJV)
Numbers 11:25 in Context — About the Book of Numbers
Numbers follows Israel through forty years of wilderness — a journey that should have taken eleven days. It is an honest record of grumbling, unbelief, and consequence, but also of God's patient provision: manna, water, guidance by cloud and fire, and the famous priestly blessing.
Cross-References for Numbers 11:25
“And the Spirit of the LORD came upon him, and he went down to Ashkelon, and slew thirty men of them, and took their spoil, and gave change of garments unto them which expounded the riddle. And his anger was kindled, and he went up to his father's house. spoil: or, apparel”
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“And it came to pass, as Aaron spake unto the whole congregation of the children of Israel, that they looked toward the wilderness, and, behold, the glory of the LORD appeared in the cloud.”
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“And it came to pass, when I prophesied, that Pelatiah the son of Benaiah died. Then fell I down upon my face, and cried with a loud voice, and said, Ah Lord GOD! wilt thou make a full end of the remnant of Israel?”
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“And it came to pass on the day when the LORD spake unto Moses in the land of Egypt,”
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“And it came to pass, that in the morning watch the LORD looked unto the host of the Egyptians through the pillar of fire and of the cloud, and troubled the host of the Egyptians,”
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