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Numbers 12:3 Cross-References
Explore 15 cross-references for Numbers 12:3 from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge, connecting Numbers chapter 12 verse 3 to related passages throughout the Bible.
“(Now the man Moses was very meek , above all the men which were upon the face of the earth.)”
Numbers 12:3 (KJV)
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Commentary on Numbers 12:3
This parenthetical statement declares Moses' exceptional humility in remarkable terms. The Hebrew 'anav' (עָנָו, 'meek' or 'humble') describes not weakness but strength under control—power submitted to God's authority. The phrase 'very meek' intensifies the quality, while 'above all the men which were upon the face of the earth' establishes Moses as uniquely humble among all humanity. This seems paradoxical—how can Scripture praise someone as the humblest person without that very praise contradicting their humility? The answer lies in the source: this is divine assessment, not self-promotion. ...
Source: KJV Study Commentary
Cross-References for Numbers 12:3
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“and learn from me”
“Who is a wise man and endued with knowledge among you? let him shew out of a good conversation his works with meekness of wisdom.”
“For I suppose I was not a whit behind the very chiefest apostles.”
“for I ought to have been commended by you”
“for they shall inherit the earth.{or”
“For the LORD taketh pleasure in his people: he will beautify the meek with salvation.”
“in the incorruptible adornment of a gentle and quiet spirit”
“every man at the door of his tent: and the anger of Yahweh was kindled greatly; and Moses was displeased.”
“Tell ye the daughter of Sion”
“like a nursing mother cherishes her own children.”