Numbers 12:7

Translations

Modern

But this is not so with My servant Moses; he is faithful in all My house.

Traditional

My servant Moses is not so, who is faithful in all mine house.

Literal

Not so My servant Moses; in all My house He is faithful.

Latin

At non talis servus meus Moyses, qui in omni domo mea fidelissimus est:

Original

Hebrew

English

But this is not so with My servant Moses; he is faithful in all My house.

Notes

Numbers 12:6–8

The Lord trusted Moses, leading to a close relationship. God communicated with prophets through visions and dreams, but he spoke to Moses face to face (literally mouth to mouth; see Exodus 33:8–11, 18–23; Deuteronomy 34:10).

Numbers 12:4–8

In response to this rebellion, the Lord spoke directly. He reaffirmed the special status and authority of Moses.

Numbers 12:1–16

Rebellion did not come only from the “rabble” or from the Israelites who were tired of manna (11:4). It also came from within the family of Moses.

Aaron the high priest and Miriam the prophetess spoke against Moses (Exodus 29:30; Exodus 15:20). Their actions showed that even Israel’s spiritual leaders struggled with jealousy and doubt.

At this time, Israel was moving toward a lowest point in its rebellion against God (Numbers 13:25–14:12).

Theme notes and profiles

Aaron Moses Knowing God The Plagues The Servant-Leader

Related verses

Hebrews 3:2–6
He was faithful to the One who appointed Him, just as Moses was faithful in all God’s house.
Psalm 105:26
He sent Moses His servant, and Aaron, whom He had chosen.
Joshua 1:1
Now after the death of His servant Moses, the LORD spoke to Joshua son of Nun, Moses’ assistant, saying,
Matthew 11:11
Truly I tell you, among those born of women there has risen no one greater than John the Baptist. Yet even the least in the kingdom of heaven is greater than he.
1 Corinthians 4:2
Now it is required of stewards that they be found faithful.
1 Peter 2:4–5
As you come to Him, the living stone, rejected by men but chosen and precious in God’s sight,
Matthew 11:9
What then did you go out to see? A prophet? Yes, I tell you, and more than a prophet.
Acts 3:22–23
For Moses said, ‘The Lord your God will raise up for you a prophet like me from among your brothers. You must listen to Him in everything He tells you.
Acts 7:31
When Moses saw it, he marveled at the sight. As he approached to look more closely, the voice of the Lord came to him:
1 Timothy 3:15
…in case I am delayed, so that you will know how each one must conduct himself in God’s household, which is the church of the living God, the pillar and foundation of the truth.
Deuteronomy 18:18
I will raise up for them a prophet like you from among their brothers. I will put My words in his mouth, and he will tell them everything I command him.

People

Moses: Prophet who led Israel out of Egypt

Glossary

Aaron Deuteronomy, Book of Disease History of Israel Kings, Books of First and Second Numbers, Book of Pillar of Fire and Cloud Prophecy Servant Woman

Topics

Ambition: Aaron and Miriam Christian Minister: Aaron Citizens: Wicked: Miriam and Aaron Decision: Moses Envy: Miriam and Aaron, of Moses Faithfulness: Moses Forgiveness: Moses Forgives the Israelites Judgments: Miriam Leprosy: Sent As a Judgment On: Miriam Moses: Prophecies of Prophets: Inspiration of Tabernacle: The Lord Reveals Himself At Treason of Aaron and Miriam Against Moses Types of Christ: Moses

Numbers 12:7

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