Translations
Modern
“Wait here until I find out what the LORD commands concerning you,” Moses replied.
Traditional
And Moses said unto them, Stand still, and I will hear what the Lord will command concerning you.
Literal
And Moses said to them, “Stand still, that I may hear what YHWH commands concerning you.”
Latin
Quibus respondit Moyses: State ut consulam quid præcipiat Dominus de vobis.
Original
Hebrew
English
“Wait here until I find out what the LORD commands concerning you,” Moses replied.
Notes
Moses agreed to ask the Lord about this difficult case (compare 7:89).
A year after Israel left Egypt, it was time for them to celebrate their second Passover in the Sinai wilderness. Those unable to celebrate at the set time could do so a month later.
Theme notes and profiles
Parallels
People
Moses: Prophet who led Israel out of Egypt
Glossary
Biblical Concept of Law Bitter Herbs Cleanness and Uncleanness, Regulations Concerning Deuteronomy, Book of Numbers, Book of
Topics
Passover: Special Passover, for Those Who Were Unclean, or on a Journey, to be Held in the Second Month Prophets: Inspiration of The Feast of the Passover: Might be Kept in the Second Month by Those Who Were Unclean The Theocracy: or Immediate Government by God: Consisted in His: Being the Supreme Judge