Numbers 31:53
Meaning, cross-references, and a prayer for Numbers 31:53 — by Collins Asein
Quick Summary
Numbers 31:53 is a verse from the book of Numbers in the Old Testament. The KJV reads: "(For the men of war had taken spoil, every man for himself.)" Below you will find the full verse text, cross-references, meaning, and a prayer based on this scripture.
Numbers 31:53 — KJV
“(For the men of war had taken spoil, every man for himself.)”
— Numbers 31:53 (KJV)
Numbers 31:53 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 31:53
“Rebuke the company of spearmen, the multitude of the bulls, with the calves of the people, till every one submit himself with pieces of silver: scatter thou the people that delight in war. the company...: or, the beasts of the reeds scatter...: or, he scattereth”
Shares key themes with Numbers 31:53: men, war, every
“Because the spoiler is come upon her, even upon Babylon, and her mighty men are taken, every one of their bows is broken: for the LORD God of recompences shall surely requite.”
Shares key themes with Numbers 31:53: men, taken, spoil
“And he lift up his eyes and looked, and, lo, three men stood by him: and when he saw them, he ran to meet them from the tent door, and bowed himself toward the ground,”
Shares key themes with Numbers 31:53: men, war, himself
“And he commanded the steward of his house, saying, Fill the men's sacks with food, as much as they can carry, and put every man's money in his sack's mouth. the steward...: Heb. him that was over his house”
Shares key themes with Numbers 31:53: men, war, every
“But every woman shall borrow of her neighbour, and of her that sojourneth in her house, jewels of silver, and jewels of gold, and raiment: and ye shall put them upon your sons, and upon your daughters; and ye shall spoil the Egyptians. the Egyptians: or, Egypt”
Shares key themes with Numbers 31:53: men, spoil, every
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