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Numbers 21:6

King James Version (KJV)

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Numbers 21:6

Verse 6 of 35

Scripture focus

And the LORD sent fiery serpents among the people, and they bit the people; and much people of Israel died.

Numbers 21:6 — KJV

Commentary

Commentary on Numbers 21:6

Theological / Devotional

Fiery serpents. Literally, “the serpents, the fiery ones.” The word translated “fiery” elsewhere appears as “seraphims” (Isa. 6:2, 6). It is from the root “to burn” (Joshua 11:9; Isa. 44:16; Ezek. 43:21). The serpents were called fiery on account of the violent inflammation caused by their bite (PP 429).

Much people of Israel died. The deaths were due to the withdrawal of the protecting hand of God. The part of the country through which they were traveling was infested with snakes, scorpions, etc. (Deut. 8:15); hence, every day provided miracles of divine protection. But now the Lord withdrew His protection and allowed the snakes to attack the people.

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