Numbers 27:7 Meaning and Explanation
“The daughters of Zelophehad speak right: thou shalt surely give them a possession of an inheritance among their father's brethren; and thou shalt cause the inheritance of their father to pass unto them.”
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Read Full Chapter →God validates the daughters' claim and commands that their father's inheritance pass to them.
The Context of Numbers 27:7
God affirms the daughters' claim and orders inheritance to pass to them.
What Does Numbers 27:7 Mean?
God's judgment is unambiguous: 'The daughters of Zelophehad speak right.' Their logic is sound, their cause is just. God affirms that the Law, properly applied, does not require a male heir to preserve a family's land and name. This is not a special exemption but a recognition that the daughters have standing to inherit.
The command to Moses is clear: they shall receive a possession among their father's relatives, and the inheritance shall pass to them. This makes the daughters' legal victory immediate and establishes a precedent that protects future generations of women in similar circumstances.
Frequently Asked Questions About Numbers 27:7
What does Numbers 27:7 mean?
God validates the daughters' claim and commands that their father's inheritance pass to them.
What is the context of Numbers 27:7?
God affirms the daughters' claim and orders inheritance to pass to them.