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Numbers 17:8 Cross-References
Explore 11 cross-references for Numbers 17:8 from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge, connecting Numbers chapter 17 verse 8 to related passages throughout the Bible.
“And it came to pass, that on the morrow Moses went into the tabernacle of witness; and, behold, the rod of Aaron for the house of Levi was budded, and brought forth buds, and bloomed blossoms, and yielded almonds.”
Numbers 17:8 (KJV)
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Commentary on Numbers 17:8
Following Korah's rebellion, God commands each tribal prince to place his rod in the tabernacle overnight; Aaron's rod alone miraculously buds, blossoms, and produces almonds, confirming his unique priesthood. The Hebrew 'parach' (פָּרַח, 'budded'), 'yatsa tsits' (יָצָא צִיץ, 'brought forth blossoms'), and 'gamal shaqedim' (גָּמַל שְׁקֵדִים, 'yielded almonds') describe the complete life cycle from budding to mature fruit occurring in one night. This supernatural acceleration demonstrated unmistakably that God chose Aaron—dead wood doesn't naturally produce life, much less complete the entire g...
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Cross-References for Numbers 17:8
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“Yahweh”
“There will I make the horn of David to bud: I have ordained a lamp for mine anointed.”
“that the rod of the man whom I shall choose shall bud: and I will make to cease from me the murmurings of the children of Israel”
“Yahweh's branch will be beautiful and glorious”
“its blossoms shot forth”
“it has devoured its fruit”
“The LORD shall send the rod of thy strength out of Zion: rule thou in the midst of thine enemies.”
“and the ark of the covenant overlaid on all sides with gold”
“so is my beloved among the sons. I sat down under his shadow with great delight”