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Numbers 11:2 Meaning

And the people cried unto Moses; and when Moses prayed unto the LORD, the fire was quenched.

Context Explained

1And when the people complained, it displeased the LORD: and the LORD heard it; and his anger was kindled; and the fire of the LORD burnt among them, and consumed them that were in the uttermost parts of the camp.

2And the people cried unto Moses; and when Moses prayed unto the LORD, the fire was quenched.

3And he called the name of the place Taberah: because the fire of the LORD burnt among them.

4And the mixt multitude that was among them fell a lusting: and the children of Israel also wept again, and said, Who shall give us flesh to eat?

Key Themes

intercessionprayermercy

Related Cross References

  • 1 Timothy 2:1

    Both passages encourage prayer and intercession for others.

  • Hebrews 7:25

    Jesus intercedes for us, similar to Moses' role.

Source: Numbers 11:2