Numbers 29:40 Meaning and Explanation
“And Moses told the children of Israel according to all that the LORD commanded Moses.”
King James Version (KJV)
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Read Full Chapter →Moses communicated all these instructions to Israel exactly as the Lord had revealed them to him.
The Context of Numbers 29:40
Concluding formula affirming divine origin of the instructions.
What Does Numbers 29:40 Mean?
This closing statement affirmed that the detailed and intricate festival calendar was not Moses' innovation but direct revelation from the Lord. The people could trust that the prescriptions they were to follow came with divine authority.
The repetition of this formula (appearing in parallel chapters detailing other offerings) underscored the text's confidence in its own authority. Moses had faithfully transmitted what God had commanded, and the people received it as God's own instruction for their worship life.
Numbers 29:40 in the Original Language
tzivvah (צִוָּה), 'commanded' — a strong directive from an authority figure, here from God to Moses; Moses then conveyed this same command to Israel.
Frequently Asked Questions About Numbers 29:40
What does Numbers 29:40 mean?
Moses communicated all these instructions to Israel exactly as the Lord had revealed them to him.
What is the context of Numbers 29:40?
Concluding formula affirming divine origin of the instructions.