Wherefore say, Behold, I give unto him my covenant of peace:
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Verse 12 is found in chapter 25 of Numbers. God grants special recognition to Phinehas because of his zeal for the holiness of the people and announces a covenant of peace and priesthood for him and his descendants. He then commands Israel to confront the Midianites because of their role in seducing Israel. The episode connects priestly zeal, covenant preservation, and separation from influences that had led the people into idolatry.
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Compare Numbers 25:12 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.
Darum sage: Siehe, ich gebe ihm meinen Bund des Friedens;
Por tanto di les: He aquí yo establezco mi pacto de paz con él;
Por eso di: “Yo le concedo mi pacto de paz,
C'est pourquoi tu diras que je traite avec lui une alliance de paix.
Perciò digli ch’io gli do il mio patto di pace.
Portanto dize: Eis que lhe dou a minha aliança de paz;
因此,你要說:『看哪,我將我平安的約賜給他。
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