Numbers 12:1

And Miriam and Aaron spake against Moses because of the Ethiopian woman whom he had married: for he had married an Ethiopian woman.

King James Version

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Other Translations for Numbers 12:1

BSB

Then Miriam and Aaron criticized Moses because of the Cushite woman he had married, for he had taken a Cushite wife.

AKJV

And Miriam and Aaron spoke against Moses because of the Ethiopian woman whom he had married: for he had married an Ethiopian woman.

CPDV

And Miriam and Aaron spoke against Moses, because of his wife, an Ethiopian,

ERV

And Miriam and Aaron spake against Moses because of the Cushite woman whom he had married: for he had married a Cushite woman.

NHEB

Miriam and Aaron spoke against Moses because of the Cushite woman whom he had married; for he had married a Cushite woman.

SMT

And Miriam and Aaron will speak against Moses on account of the Ethiopian woman which he took: for he took an Ethiopian woman.

Word Study (Strong’s) for Numbers 12:1

AndMiriamH4813Proper Name FeminineandAaronH175Proper Name Masculine spakeH1696VerbagainstMosesH4872Proper Name MasculinebecauseofH182Noun FemininetheEthiopianH3571Adjective Feminine womanH802Noun FemininewhomhehadmarriedH3947VerbforhehadmarriedH3947VerbanEthiopianH3571Adjective Feminine womanH802Noun Feminine

Commentary for Numbers 12:1

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Barnes’ Notes Classic commentary from Albert Barnes Matthew Henry Commentary Classic commentary from Matthew Henry

Overview of Numbers 12:1

Summary

Siblings criticize leader about marriage choice

Place

Hazeroth

Event

Siblings speak against Moses

Estimated Time Period

c. 1400 BC