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Numbers 13:8 Cross-References
Explore 14 cross-references for Numbers 13:8 from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge, connecting Numbers chapter 13 verse 8 to related passages throughout the Bible.
“Of the tribe of Ephraim, Oshea the son of Nun.”
Numbers 13:8 (KJV)
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Commentary on Numbers 13:8
Ephraim's spy was 'Oshea the son of Nun' - later called Joshua. The name 'Oshea' (Hoshea) means 'salvation,' which Moses changed to 'Joshua' (Yehoshua), meaning 'Yahweh is salvation' (v.16). This name change foreshadowed Jesus (Greek form of Joshua), the ultimate Savior. Joshua, with Caleb, stood alone against majority unbelief, demonstrating that salvation requires faith despite opposition. His later leadership in conquering Canaan typified Christ leading believers into spiritual inheritance. Joshua's faithfulness as Moses' minister (Ex 24:13, 33:11) prepared him for leadership - faithful ser...
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Cross-References for Numbers 13:8
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“the minister of Moses”
“his servant”
“These are the names of the men which Moses sent to spy out the land. And Moses called Oshea the son of Nun Jehoshua.”
“Behold”
“and did as Yahweh commanded Moses.”
“saying”
“and said to him in the sight of all Israel”
“he and Joshua the son of Nun.”
“Take Joshua the son of Nun”
“and said”