Numbers 11:2

And the people cried unto Moses; and when Moses prayed unto the LORD, the fire was quenched.

King James Version

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Other Translations for Numbers 11:2

BSB

And the people cried out to Moses, and he prayed to the LORD, and the fire died down.

AKJV

And the people cried to Moses; and when Moses prayed to the LORD, the fire was quenched.

CPDV

And when the people had cried out to Moses, Moses prayed to the Lord, and the fire was consumed.

ERV

And the people cried unto Moses; and Moses prayed unto the LORD, and the fire abated.

NHEB

The people cried to Moses; and Moses prayed to the LORD, and the fire abated.

SMT

And the people will cry to Moses and Moses will pray to Jehovah, and the fire will subside.

Word Study (Strong’s) for Numbers 11:2

AndthepeopleH5971Noun Masculine criedH6817VerbuntoMosesH4872Proper Name MasculineandwhenMosesH4872Proper Name Masculine prayedH6419VerbuntotheLORDH3068Proper NamethefireH784Noun FemininewasquenchedH8257Verb

Commentary for Numbers 11:2

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Overview of Numbers 11:2

Summary

Leader intercedes to stop divine punishment

Place

Wilderness camp

Event

Prayer halts punishment

Estimated Time Period

c. 1400 BC