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Numbers 11:21 Cross-References
Explore 5 cross-references for Numbers 11:21 from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge, connecting Numbers chapter 11 verse 21 to related passages throughout the Bible.
“And Moses said, The people, among whom I am, are six hundred thousand footmen; and thou hast said, I will give them flesh, that they may eat a whole month.”
Numbers 11:21 (KJV)
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Commentary on Numbers 11:21
Moses' question 'Shall the flocks and the herds be slain for them, to suffice them?' reveals his struggle with God's promise. After complaining about the burden of leadership (verses 10-15), Moses now questions God's ability to provide. The calculation shows Moses thinking in human terms—if they slaughtered their livestock, would it be enough? The question exposes doubt: can God really provide flesh for millions in the wilderness? Moses' faith wavered between trusting God's promise and calculating earthly resources.The alternative 'or shall all the fish of the sea be gathered together for them...
Source: KJV Study Commentary
Cross-References for Numbers 11:21
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“about six hundred thousand on foot who were men”
“Even all they that were numbered were six hundred thousand and three thousand and five hundred and fifty.”
“that is”
“And I will make of thee a great nation”
“These are those which were numbered of the children of Israel by the house of their fathers: all those that were numbered of the camps throughout their hosts were six hundred thousand and three thousand and five hundred and fifty.”