Numbers 20:19
Meaning, cross-references, and a prayer for Numbers 20:19 — by Collins Asein
Quick Summary
Numbers 20:19 is a verse from the book of Numbers in the Old Testament. The KJV reads: "And the children of Israel said unto him, We will go by the high way: and if I and my cattle drink of thy water, then I ..." Below you will find the full verse text, cross-references, meaning, and a prayer based on this scripture.
Numbers 20:19 — KJV
“And the children of Israel said unto him, We will go by the high way: and if I and my cattle drink of thy water, then I will pay for it: I will only, without doing any thing else, go through on my feet.”
— Numbers 20:19 (KJV)
Numbers 20:19 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 20:19
“Speak unto the children of Israel, saying, If a soul shall sin through ignorance against any of the commandments of the LORD concerning things which ought not to be done, and shall do against any of them:”
Shares key themes with Numbers 20:19: children, israel, any
“Thou shalt sell me meat for money, that I may eat; and give me water for money, that I may drink: only I will pass through on my feet;”
Shares key themes with Numbers 20:19: drink, water, only
“If a man be found stealing any of his brethren of the children of Israel, and maketh merchandise of him, or selleth him; then that thief shall die; and thou shalt put evil away from among you.”
Shares key themes with Numbers 20:19: children, israel, way
“Then the children of Israel did put away Baalim and Ashtaroth, and served the LORD only.”
Shares key themes with Numbers 20:19: children, israel, way
“But he walked in the way of the kings of Israel, yea, and made his son to pass through the fire, according to the abominations of the heathen, whom the LORD cast out from before the children of Israel.”
Shares key themes with Numbers 20:19: children, israel, way
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