Numbers 12:3 Parallel Translations

NASB:

GWT:

(Moses was a very humble man, more humble than anyone else on earth.)(GOD'S WORD®)

KJV:

(Now the man Moses was very meek, above all the men which were upon the face of the earth.)

ASV:

Now the man Moses was very meek, above all the men that were upon the face of the earth.

BBE:

Now the man Moses was more gentle than any other man on earth.

DBY:

But the man Moses was very meek, above all men that were upon the face of the earth.

ERV:

Now the man Moses was very meek, above all the men which were upon the face of the earth.

JPS:

Now the man Moses was very meek, above all the men that were upon the face of the earth.--

WBS:

(Now the man Moses was very meek, above all the men who were upon the face of the earth.)

WEB:

Now the man Moses was very humble, above all the men who were on the surface of the earth.

YLT:

And the man Moses is very humble, more than any of the men who are on the face of the ground.

Numbers 12:3 Cross References

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Commentaries and Concordances

GSB:

12:3 (Now the man Moses [was] very {b} meek, above all the men which [were] upon the face of the earth.)
(b) And so endured their grudging, although he knew of them.

WES:

12:3 Meek - This is added as the reason why Moses took no notice of their reproach, and why God did so severely plead his cause. Thus was he fitted for the work he was called to, which required all the meekness he had. And this is often more tried by the unkindness of our friends, than by the malice of our enemies. Probably this commendation was added, as some other clauses were, by some succeeding prophet. How was Moses so meek, when we often read of his anger? But this only proves, that the law made nothing perfect.

MHC:

12:1-9 The patience of Moses was tried in his own family, as well as by the people. The pretence was, that he had married a foreign wife; but probably their pride was hurt, and their envy stirred up, by his superior authority. Opposition from our near relations, and from religious friends, is most painful. But this is to be looked for, and it will be well if in such circumstances we can preserve the gentleness and meekness of Moses. Moses was thus fitted to the work he was called to. God not only cleared Moses, but praised him. Moses had the spirit of prophecy in a way which set him far above all other prophets; yet he that is least in the kingdom of heaven, is greater than he; and our Lord Jesus infinitely excels him, Heb 3:1. Let Miriam and Aaron consider whom it was they insulted. We have reason to be afraid of saying or doing any thing against the servants of God. And those are presumptuous indeed who are not afraid to speak evil of dignities, 2Pe 2:10. The removal of God's presence is the surest and saddest token of God's displeasure. Woe to us, if he depart! he never departs, till by sin and folly we drive him from us.

CONC:

Anyone Face Gentle Ground Humble Meek Surface

Earth Humble Surface

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