Numbers 10:13 Meaning and Explanation
“And they first took their journey according to the commandment of the LORD by the hand of Moses.”
King James Version (KJV)
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The Context of Numbers 10:13
The journey proceeds according to God's commandment given through Moses.
What Does Numbers 10:13 Mean?
Moses is the channel through which God's will is expressed to the people. His role as mediator—receiving God's word and communicating it to the nation—is reinforced here as the foundation of all movement and action during the wilderness period.
'According to the commandment' emphasizes obedience and divine order. Every step forward is not the people's initiative but God's direction, mediated through God's chosen leader. This establishes the principle that trust in God's direction through rightful authority is central to the covenant community's identity.
Numbers 10:13 in the Original Language
dabar (דָּבָר), 'commandment' — God's word spoken with authority, binding and unchangeable.
Frequently Asked Questions About Numbers 10:13
What does Numbers 10:13 mean?
The people's journey follows God's command transmitted through Moses.
What is the context of Numbers 10:13?
The journey proceeds according to God's commandment given through Moses.