Numbers 25:5

And Moses said unto the judges of Israel, Slay ye every one his men that were joined unto Baalpeor.

King James Version

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Other Translations for Numbers 25:5

BSB

So Moses told the judges of Israel, "Each of you must kill all of his men who have joined in worshiping Baal of Peor."

AKJV

And Moses said to the judges of Israel, Slay you every one his men that were joined to Baalpeor.

CPDV

And Moses said to the judges of Israel, "Let each one kill his neighbors, who have been initiated into Baal of Peor."

ERV

And Moses said unto the judges of Israel, Slay ye every one his men that have joined themselves unto Baal-peor.

NHEB

Moses said to the judges of Israel, "Everyone kill his men who have joined themselves to Baal Peor."

SMT

And Moses will say to the judges of Israel, Kill ye each his men being bound to Baal-Peor.

Word Study (Strong’s) for Numbers 25:5

AndMosesH4872Proper Name Masculine saidH559VerbuntothejudgesH8199VerbofIsraelH3478Proper Name Masculine SlayH2026VerbyeeveryH376Noun Masculine oneH376Noun MasculinehismenH582Noun MasculinethatwerejoinedH6775VerbuntoBaal-peorH1187Proper Name Masculine

Commentary for Numbers 25:5

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

Overview of Numbers 25:5

Summary

Moses orders judges to execute offenders

Place

Shittim

Event

Moses commands executions

Estimated Time Period

c. 1400 BC