Numbers 25:3

And Israel joined himself unto Baalpeor: and the anger of the LORD was kindled against Israel.

King James Version

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Other Translations for Numbers 25:3

BSB

So Israel joined in worshiping Baal of Peor, and the anger of the LORD burned against them.

AKJV

And Israel joined himself to Baalpeor: and the anger of the LORD was kindled against Israel.

CPDV

And Israel was initiated into Baal of Peor. And so the Lord, being angry,

ERV

And Israel joined himself unto Baal-peor: and the anger of the LORD was kindled against Israel.

NHEB

Israel joined himself to Baal Peor: and the anger of the LORD was kindled against Israel.

SMT

And Israel will be bound to Baal-Peor; and the anger of Jehovah will kindle against Israel.

Word Study (Strong’s) for Numbers 25:3

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Commentary for Numbers 25:3

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

Overview of Numbers 25:3

Summary

Israel's idolatry provokes divine anger

Place

Shittim

Event

God becomes angry at Israel

Estimated Time Period

c. 1400 BC