Numbers 12:2

And they said, Hath the LORD indeed spoken only by Moses? hath he not spoken also by us? And the LORD heard it.

King James Version

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Other Translations for Numbers 12:2

BSB

"Does the LORD speak only through Moses?" they said. "Does He not also speak through us?" And the LORD heard this.

AKJV

And they said, Has the LORD indeed spoken only by Moses? has he not spoken also by us? And the LORD heard it.

CPDV

and they said: "Has the Lord spoken only through Moses? Has he not also spoken similarly to us?" And when the Lord had heard this,

ERV

And they said, Hath the LORD indeed spoken only with Moses? hath he not spoken also with us? And the LORD heard it.

NHEB

They said, "Has the LORD indeed spoken only with Moses? Hasn't he spoken also with us?" And the LORD heard it.

SMT

And they will say, Did Jehovah only now speak by Moses? Did he not also speak by us? And Jehovah will hear.

Word Study (Strong’s) for Numbers 12:2

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Commentary for Numbers 12:2

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

Overview of Numbers 12:2

Summary

Siblings question exclusive access to divine communication

Place

Hazeroth

Event

Siblings challenge Moses' status

Estimated Time Period

c. 1400 BC