Verse (Click for Chapter) New International Version Then he laid his hands on him and commissioned him, as the LORD instructed through Moses. New Living Translation Moses laid his hands on him and commissioned him to lead the people, just as the LORD had commanded through Moses. English Standard Version and he laid his hands on him and commissioned him as the LORD directed through Moses. Berean Standard Bible and laid his hands on him and commissioned him, as the LORD had instructed through Moses. King James Bible And he laid his hands upon him, and gave him a charge, as the LORD commanded by the hand of Moses. New King James Version And he laid his hands on him and inaugurated him, just as the LORD commanded by the hand of Moses. New American Standard Bible Then he laid his hands on him and commissioned him, just as the LORD had spoken through Moses. NASB 1995 Then he laid his hands on him and commissioned him, just as the LORD had spoken through Moses. NASB 1977 Then he laid his hands on him and commissioned him, just as the LORD had spoken through Moses. Legacy Standard Bible Then he laid his hands on him and commissioned him, just as Yahweh had spoken by the hand of Moses. Amplified Bible and Moses laid his hands on Joshua and commissioned him, just as the LORD had commanded through Moses. Christian Standard Bible laid his hands on him, and commissioned him, as the LORD had spoken through Moses. Holman Christian Standard Bible laid his hands on him, and commissioned him, as the LORD had spoken through Moses. American Standard Version and he laid his hands upon him, and gave him a charge, as Jehovah spake by Moses. Contemporary English Version then he placed his hands on Joshua and appointed him Israel's leader. English Revised Version and he laid his hands upon him, and gave him a charge, as the LORD spake by the hand of Moses. GOD'S WORD® Translation Moses placed his hands on Joshua and gave him his instructions as the LORD had told him. Good News Translation As the LORD had commanded, Moses put his hands on Joshua's head and proclaimed him as his successor. International Standard Version laid his hands on him, and charged him, just as the LORD had commanded, using Moses' authority. Majority Standard Bible and laid his hands on him and commissioned him, as the LORD had instructed through Moses. NET Bible He laid his hands on him and commissioned him, just as the LORD commanded, by the authority of Moses. New Heart English Bible and he laid his hands on him, and commissioned him, as the LORD spoke by Moses. Webster's Bible Translation And he laid his hands upon him, and gave him a charge, as the LORD commanded by the hand of Moses. World English Bible He laid his hands on him and commissioned him, as Yahweh spoke by Moses. Literal Translations Literal Standard Versionand lays his hands on him and charges him, as YHWH has spoken by the hand of Moses. Young's Literal Translation and layeth his hands upon him, and chargeth him, as Jehovah hath spoken by the hand of Moses. Smith's Literal Translation And he will place his hands upon him and command him as Jehovah spake by the hand of Moses. Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims BibleAnd laying his hands on his head, he repeated all things that the Lord had commanded. Catholic Public Domain Version And imposing his hands upon his head, he repeated all that the Lord had commanded. New American Bible he laid his hands on him and commissioned him, as the LORD had directed through Moses. New Revised Standard Version he laid his hands on him and commissioned him—as the LORD had directed through Moses. Translations from Aramaic Lamsa BibleAnd he laid his hands upon him, and gave him authority, as the LORD commanded by the hand of Moses. Peshitta Holy Bible Translated And he laid his hand upon him and he commanded him as LORD JEHOVAH commanded Moshe. OT Translations JPS Tanakh 1917And he laid his hands upon him, and gave him a charge, as the LORD spoke by the hand of Moses. Brenton Septuagint Translation And he laid his hands on him, and appointed him as the Lord ordered Moses. Additional Translations ... Audio Bible Context Joshua to Succeed Moses…22Moses did as the LORD had commanded him. He took Joshua, had him stand before Eleazar the priest and the whole congregation, 23and laid his hands on him and commissioned him, as the LORD had instructed through Moses. Cross References Deuteronomy 34:9 Now Joshua son of Nun was filled with the spirit of wisdom because Moses had laid his hands on him. So the Israelites obeyed him and did as the LORD had commanded Moses. Joshua 1:1-2 Now after the death of His servant Moses, the LORD spoke to Joshua son of Nun, Moses’ assistant, saying, / “Moses My servant is dead. Now therefore arise, you and all these people, and cross over the Jordan into the land that I am giving to the children of Israel. 1 Samuel 16:13 So Samuel took the horn of oil and anointed him in the presence of his brothers, and the Spirit of the LORD rushed upon David from that day forward. Then Samuel set out and went to Ramah. 1 Kings 19:16 You are also to anoint Jehu son of Nimshi as king over Israel and Elisha son of Shaphat from Abel-meholah to succeed you as prophet. Acts 6:6 They presented these seven to the apostles, who prayed and laid their hands on them. Acts 13:3 And after they had fasted and prayed, they laid their hands on them and sent them off. 1 Timothy 4:14 Do not neglect the gift that is in you, which was given you through the prophecy spoken over you at the laying on of the hands of the elders. 2 Timothy 1:6 For this reason I remind you to fan into flame the gift of God, which is in you through the laying on of my hands. Exodus 24:13 So Moses set out with Joshua his attendant and went up on the mountain of God. Exodus 28:41 After you put these garments on your brother Aaron and his sons, anoint them, ordain them, and consecrate them so that they may serve Me as priests. Exodus 29:9 Wrap the sashes around Aaron and his sons and tie headbands on them. The priesthood shall be theirs by a permanent statute. In this way you are to ordain Aaron and his sons. Leviticus 8:10-12 Next, Moses took the anointing oil and anointed the tabernacle and everything in it; and so he consecrated them. / He sprinkled some of the oil on the altar seven times, anointing the altar and all its utensils, and the basin with its stand, to consecrate them. / He also poured some of the anointing oil on Aaron’s head and anointed him to consecrate him. 1 Chronicles 22:11-13 Now, my son, may the LORD be with you, and may you succeed in building the house of the LORD your God, as He said you would. / Above all, may the LORD give you insight and understanding when He puts you in command over Israel, so that you may keep the Law of the LORD your God. / Then you will succeed, if you carefully follow the statutes and ordinances that the LORD commanded Moses for Israel. Be strong and courageous. Do not be afraid or discouraged. 1 Chronicles 28:20 David also said to Solomon his son, “Be strong and courageous, and do it. Do not be afraid or discouraged, for the LORD God, my God, is with you. He will neither fail you nor forsake you before all the work for the service of the house of the LORD is finished. 2 Kings 2:9-15 After they had crossed over, Elijah said to Elisha, “Tell me, what can I do for you before I am taken away from you?” “Please, let me inherit a double portion of your spirit,” Elisha replied. / “You have requested a difficult thing,” said Elijah. “Nevertheless, if you see me as I am taken from you, it will be yours. But if not, then it will not be so.” / As they were walking along and talking together, suddenly a chariot of fire with horses of fire appeared and separated the two of them, and Elijah went up into heaven in a whirlwind. ... Treasury of Scripture And he laid his hands on him, and gave him a charge, as the LORD commanded by the hand of Moses. Numbers 27:1 Then came the daughters of Zelophehad, the son of Hepher, the son of Gilead, the son of Machir, the son of Manasseh, of the families of Manasseh the son of Joseph: and these are the names of his daughters; Mahlah, Noah, and Hoglah, and Milcah, and Tirzah. Numbers 27:9 And if he have no daughter, then ye shall give his inheritance unto his brethren. Jump to Previous Charge Chargeth Commanded Commandment Commissioned Directed Hand Hands Instructed Layeth Moses OrdersJump to Next Charge Chargeth Commanded Commandment Commissioned Directed Hand Hands Instructed Layeth Moses OrdersNumbers 27 1. The daughters of Zelophehad ask for an inheritance6. The law of inheritances 12. Moses, being told of his death, asks for a successor 18. Joshua is appointed to succeed him He laid his hands on him The act of laying hands is a significant biblical gesture symbolizing the transfer of authority, blessing, or the Holy Spirit. In Hebrew, the word for "laid" is "סָמַךְ" (samach), which means to support or uphold. This act is not merely symbolic but a tangible expression of conferring responsibility and empowerment. Historically, this practice is seen in various contexts, such as the ordination of priests (Leviticus 8:14) and the blessing of children (Genesis 48:14). In this context, Moses laying hands on Joshua signifies the passing of leadership and divine authority, ensuring continuity in God's plan for Israel. and commissioned him as the LORD had instructed through Moses
Hebrew and laidוַיִּסְמֹ֧ךְ (way·yis·mōḵ) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine singular Strong's 5564: To prop, to lean upon, take hold of his hands יָדָ֛יו (yā·ḏāw) Noun - fdc | third person masculine singular Strong's 3027: A hand on him עָלָ֖יו (‘ā·lāw) Preposition | third person masculine singular Strong's 5921: Above, over, upon, against and commissioned him, וַיְצַוֵּ֑הוּ (way·ṣaw·wê·hū) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Piel - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine singular | third person masculine singular Strong's 6680: To lay charge (upon), give charge (to), command, order as כַּאֲשֶׁ֛ר (ka·’ă·šer) Preposition-k | Pronoun - relative Strong's 834: Who, which, what, that, when, where, how, because, in order that the LORD יְהוָ֖ה (Yah·weh) Noun - proper - masculine singular Strong's 3068: LORD -- the proper name of the God of Israel had instructed דִּבֶּ֥ר (dib·ber) Verb - Piel - Perfect - third person masculine singular Strong's 1696: To arrange, to speak, to subdue through בְּיַד־ (bə·yaḏ-) Preposition-b | Noun - feminine singular construct Strong's 3027: A hand Moses. מֹשֶֽׁה׃ (mō·šeh) Noun - proper - masculine singular Strong's 4872: Moses -- a great Israelite leader, prophet and lawgiver Links Numbers 27:23 NIVNumbers 27:23 NLT Numbers 27:23 ESV Numbers 27:23 NASB Numbers 27:23 KJV Numbers 27:23 BibleApps.com Numbers 27:23 Biblia Paralela Numbers 27:23 Chinese Bible Numbers 27:23 French Bible Numbers 27:23 Catholic Bible OT Law: Numbers 27:23 And he laid his hands on him (Nu Num.) |
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