Numbers 9:8
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“Wait here until I find out what the LORD commands concerning you,” Moses replied.
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Moses told them to wait (stand), and he would hear what the Lord, of whom he would inquire, would command.
Open source ↗This chapter is, I. Concerning the great ordinance of the passover; 1. Orders given for the observance of it, at the return of the year (Num 9:1-5). 2. Provisos added in regard to such as should be ceremonially unclean, or otherwise disabled, at the time when the passover was to be kept (Num 9:6-14). II. Concerning the great favour of the pillar of cloud, which was a guide to Israel through the wilderness (Num 9:15, etc.).
Open source ↗9:8 Moses agreed to inquire of the Lord regarding this difficult case (cp. 7:89).
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So Moses brought their case before the LORD,
I will listen to what God the LORD will say; for He will surely speak peace to His people and His saints; He will not let them return to folly.
“Because the people come to me to inquire of God,” Moses replied.
“Son of man, I have made you a watchman for the house of Israel. Whenever you hear a word from My mouth, give them a warning from Me.
But Moses told the people, “Do not be afraid. Stand firm and you will see the LORD’s salvation, which He will accomplish for you today; for the Egyptians you see today, you will never see again.
My conscience is clear, but that does not vindicate me. It is the Lord who judges me.
But speak My words to them, whether they listen or refuse to listen, for they are rebellious.
You need not fight this battle. Take up your positions, stand firm, and see the salvation of the LORD on your behalf, O Judah and Jerusalem. Do not be afraid or discouraged. Go out and face them tomorrow, for the LORD is with you.’”
If anyone desires to do His will, he will know whether My teaching is from God or whether I speak on My own.
For I did not shrink back from declaring to you the whole will of God.