Numbers 11:22

Translations

Modern

If all our flocks and herds were slaughtered for them, would they have enough? Or if all the fish in the sea were caught for them, would they have enough?”

Traditional

Shall the flocks and the herds be slain for them, to suffice them? or shall all the fish of the sea be gathered together for them, to suffice them?

Literal

Shall flock and herd be slaughtered for them to provide enough for them? Or shall all the fish of the sea be gathered together for them to provide enough for them?”

Latin

…numquid ovium et boum multitudo cædetur, ut possit sufficere ad cibum? vel omnes pisces maris in unum congregabuntur, ut eos satient?

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English

If all our flocks and herds were slaughtered for them, would they have enough? Or if all the fish in the sea were caught for them, would they have enough?”

Notes

Numbers 11:16–30

Jethro suggested that Moses should have different levels of judges (Exodus 18:13–26). He focused on practical issues like the tribal leaders who helped Moses with the registration (Numbers 1:5–15).

In contrast, the group of 70 elders would give Israel spiritual guidance. They needed a share of God's Spirit. Moses already had this, and it made him the Lord's special spokesman. Their ability to lead depended on God's Spirit being with them (compare 1 Samuel 10:6; 19:20; Joel 2:28; Acts 2:16–18; 1 Corinthians 12:10; 2 Peter 1:20–21).

Numbers 11:1–35

This is one of many occasions in the wilderness when Israel was disobedient to the Lord.

Theme notes and profiles

Moses Spirit Empowerment

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The disciples replied, “Where in this desolate place could we find enough bread to feed such a large crowd?”
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“How can this be,” Mary asked the angel, “since I am a virgin?”

Glossary

Deuteronomy, Book of Numbers, Book of

Topics

Doubting: Exemplified Fishes: Inhabit: Seas Inspiration: General Scriptures Concerning Journey of Israel Through The Desert: To Kibrothhattaavah: Flesh Promised Moses: Institutes a System of Government Prayer: Answered: Moses, Concerning the Complaint of the Israelites for Meat Presumption: Moses, in Rebuking Jehovah Trouble: Food Unbelief: General Scriptures Concerning

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