KJV ORIGINAL
And the LORD spake unto Moses and unto Aaron, saying,
Close to the original. Clear modern English.
✦ MADE SIMPLE
And the LORD spoke to Moses and Aaron, saying,
⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE
The writer is introducing God's direct communication to the two leaders of Israel.
📚 Historical Context
In the book of Numbers, the Israelites were wandering in the desert after their exodus from Egypt, having sent spies to scout the Promised Land. The spies' negative report led to widespread fear and rebellion among the people, causing them to doubt God's promises and plan to return to Egypt. As a result, God spoke to Moses and Aaron to address this disobedience and declare the consequences, such as forty years of wandering.
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