And the LORD spake unto Moses, saying,
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Verse 7 is found in chapter 20 of Numbers. Miriam dies at Kadesh, and shortly afterward the people again complain about the lack of water. God commands Moses to speak to the rock, but Moses strikes it twice. Although water comes forth, God declares that Moses and Aaron will not bring the community into the land. The episode highlights the special responsibility of leaders and shows that an apparently effective response does not make an action obedient when it violates the command received.
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Compare Numbers 20:7 in different Bible versions and see how its wording varies between translations. These differences can help you better understand the meaning and context of the passage.
Und der HERR redete mit Mose und sprach:
Y habló Jehová a Moisés, diciendo:
Jehová habló a Moisés y le dijo:
L'Eternel parla à Moïse, et dit:
E il Signore parlò a Mosè, dicendo:
E o SENHOR falou a Moisés dizendo:
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