Numbers 17:5
Meaning, cross-references, and a prayer for Numbers 17:5 — by Collins Asein
Quick Summary
Numbers 17:5 is a verse from the book of Numbers in the Old Testament. The KJV reads: "And it shall come to pass, that the man's rod, whom I shall choose, shall blossom: and I will make to cease from me the ..." Below you will find the full verse text, cross-references, meaning, and a prayer based on this scripture.
Numbers 17:5 — KJV
“And it shall come to pass, that the man's rod, whom I shall choose, shall blossom: and I will make to cease from me the murmurings of the children of Israel, whereby they murmur against you.”
— Numbers 17:5 (KJV)
Numbers 17:5 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 17:5
“And Moses spake unto Aaron, Say unto all the congregation of the children of Israel, Come near before the LORD: for he hath heard your murmurings.”
Shares key themes with Numbers 17:5: come, murmurings, children
“On this side Jordan, in the valley over against Bethpeor, in the land of Sihon king of the Amorites, who dwelt at Heshbon, whom Moses and the children of Israel smote, after they were come forth out of Egypt:”
Shares key themes with Numbers 17:5: come, whom, children
“How long shall I bear with this evil congregation, which murmur against me? I have heard the murmurings of the children of Israel, which they murmur against me.”
Shares key themes with Numbers 17:5: murmurings, children, israel
“And the LORD said unto Moses, Bring Aaron's rod again before the testimony, to be kept for a token against the rebels; and thou shalt quite take away their murmurings from me, that they die not. rebels: Heb. children of rebellion”
Shares key themes with Numbers 17:5: rod, murmurings, children
“And the whole congregation of the children of Israel murmured against Moses and Aaron in the wilderness:”
Shares key themes with Numbers 17:5: children, israel, murmur
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