Numbers 27:20

And thou shalt put some of thine honour upon him, that all the congregation of the children of Israel may be obedient.

King James Version

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Other Translations for Numbers 27:20

BSB

Confer on him some of your authority, so that the whole congregation of Israel will obey him.

AKJV

And you shall put some of your honor on him, that all the congregation of the children of Israel may be obedient.

CPDV

And you shall give him the precepts in the sight of all, and a portion of your glory, so that the entire congregation of the sons of Israel may listen to him.

ERV

And thou shalt put of thine honour upon him, that all the congregation of the children of Israel may obey.

NHEB

You shall put of your honor on him, that all the congregation of the children of Israel may obey.

SMT

And give from thy majesty upon him, so that all the assembly of the sons of Israel shall hear him.

Word Study (Strong’s) for Numbers 27:20

AndthoushaltputH5414VerbsomeofthinehonourH1935Noun MasculineuponhimthatallthecongregationH5712Noun FeminineofthechildrenH1121Noun MasculineofIsraelH3478Proper Name MasculinemaybeobedientH8085

Commentary for Numbers 27:20

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

Overview of Numbers 27:20

Summary

Moses transfers authority to Joshua publicly

Event

Authority transferred to Joshua

Estimated Time Period

c. 1400 BC