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Numbers 27:18
New English Translation
Numbers 27:18
New English Translation
18 The Lord replied[a] to Moses, “Take Joshua son of Nun, a man in whom is the Spirit,[b] and lay your hand on him;[c]
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- Numbers 27:18 tn Or “said.”
- Numbers 27:18 sn The word “spirit” probably refers to the Holy Spirit. This would likely be a permanent endowment for Joshua. But it is also possible to take it to refer to a proper spirit to do all the things required of such a leader (which ultimately is a gift from the Spirit of God). The Hebrew text simply says “in whom is a spirit.”
- Numbers 27:18 sn This symbolic act would indicate the transfer of leadership to Joshua.
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