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Numbers 20:12 Cross-References
Explore 20 cross-references for Numbers 20:12 from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge, connecting Numbers chapter 20 verse 12 to related passages throughout the Bible.
“And the LORD spake unto Moses and Aaron, Because ye believed me not, to sanctify me in the eyes of the children of Israel, therefore ye shall not bring this congregation into the land which I have given them.”
Numbers 20:12 (KJV)
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Commentary on Numbers 20:12
God's judgment on Moses and Aaron stands as one of Scripture's most sobering passages. The charge—'Because ye believed me not, to sanctify me in the eyes of the children of Israel'—identifies their sin as unbelief expressed through failure to honor God publicly. The Hebrew 'lo-he'emantem bi' (לֹא־הֶאֱמַנְתֶּם בִּי) means 'you did not believe in me,' suggesting that disobedience flows from faith failure. The phrase 'to sanctify me' uses 'qadash' (קָדַשׁ), meaning to set apart as holy, to treat as sacred. Moses' angry words—'Hear now, ye rebels; must we fetch you water out of this rock?' (20:10)...
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Cross-References for Numbers 20:12
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“saying”
“in the strife of the congregation”
“which has been profaned among the nations”
“because you rebelled against my word at the waters of Meribah.”
“saying”
“to Mount Nebo”
“you will be silent and not able to speak”
“Because of your unbelief. For most certainly I tell you, if you have faith as a grain of mustard seed, you will tell this mountain, 'Move from here to there,' and it will move; and nothing will be impossible for you.,And Jesus said unto them, Because of your unbelief: for verily I say unto you, If ye have faith as a grain of mustard seed, ye shall say unto this mountain, Remove hence to yonder place; and it shall remove; and nothing shall be impossible unto you.,,,,,,,,”
“go over this Jordan”
“This is the land which I swore to Abraham”