Numbers 14:19 · KJV

"Pardon, I beseech thee, the iniquity of this people according unto the greatness of thy mercy, and as thou hast forgiven this people, from Egypt even until now."

King James Version

Passage Context

¹⁷And now, I beseech thee, let the power of my Lord be great, according as thou hast spoken, saying,

¹⁸The LORD is longsuffering, and of great mercy, forgiving iniquity and transgression, and by no means clearing the guilty, visiting the iniquity of the fathers upon the children unto the third and fourth generation.

¹⁹Pardon, I beseech thee, the iniquity of this people according unto the greatness of thy mercy, and as thou hast forgiven this people, from Egypt even until now.

²⁰And the LORD said, I have pardoned according to thy word:

²¹But as truly as I live, all the earth shall be filled with the glory of the LORD.

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Reflection Questions

How do you seek forgiveness in your own life?

What does intercession mean to you?

When have you felt the need to advocate for someone else?

Life Application

forgiveness

Reflect on the importance of seeking forgiveness in your relationships. Consider reaching out to someone you need to forgive.

advocacy

Think of someone in need and pray for them, acting as an advocate in their situation.

People in This Verse

MosesBoth

A central figure in the Old Testament, Moses led the Israelites out of Egypt and received the Ten Commandments. He is known for his close relationship with God and his role as a prophet.

First appearance: Exodus 2:1

Connection to Jesus

direct teaching

Moses' plea for forgiveness reflects the intercessory role that Jesus takes for humanity.

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