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Numbers 17:5 Cross-References
Explore 12 cross-references for Numbers 17:5 from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge, connecting Numbers chapter 17 verse 5 to related passages throughout the Bible.
“And it shall come to pass, that the man's rod, whom I shall choose, shall blossom: and I will make to cease from me the murmurings of the children of Israel, whereby they murmur against you.”
Numbers 17:5 (KJV)
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Commentary on Numbers 17:5
God's promise that the rod belonging to His chosen priest would bud demonstrates divine vindication silencing opposition. The budding rod would be supernatural evidence, impossible to attribute to human manipulation. The phrase 'I will make to cease from me the murmurings of the children of Israel' shows that God takes seriously complaints against His appointed leaders, which are ultimately complaints against Him. This miracle would provide permanent, objective proof of Aaron's divine appointment.
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Cross-References for Numbers 17:5
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“saying”
“and send down his roots like Lebanon.”
“and execute judgments on you in the sight of many women; and I will cause you to cease from playing the prostitute”
“The wilderness and the solitary place shall be glad for them; and the desert shall rejoice”
“that Moses went into the tent of the testimony; and behold”
“what is he who you murmur against him?”
“and as the dry grass sinks down in the flame”
“and the wicked for their iniquity. I will cause the arrogance of the proud to cease”
“Put back the rod of Aaron before the testimony”
“Jacob will take root. Israel will blossom and bud. They will fill the surface of the world with fruit.”