Numbers 27:18

Numbers · Old Testament · Chapter 27

“And the LORD said unto Moses, Take thee Joshua the son of Nun, a man in whom is the spirit, and lay thine hand upon him;”Numbers 27:18

What Does Numbers 27:18 Mean?

Numbers 27:18 is found in the book of Numbers, chapter 27, verse 18 of the Old Testament. This verse connects to 20 other passages through cross-references, placing it within a rich network of biblical meaning.

Cross-References (20)

These passages are connected to Numbers 27:18 through shared themes, quotations, or prophetic fulfillment.

Deuteronomy 34:9“And Joshua the son of Nun was full of the spirit of wisdom; for Moses had laid his hands upon him: and the children of Israel hearkened unto him, and did as the LORD commanded Moses.”Genesis 41:38“And Pharaoh said unto his servants, Can we find such a one as this is, a man in whom the Spirit of God is?”Numbers 27:23“And he laid his hands upon him, and gave him a charge, as the LORD commanded by the hand of Moses.”Deuteronomy 31:7“And Moses called unto Joshua, and said unto him in the sight of all Israel, Be strong and of a good courage: for thou must go with this people unto the land which the LORD hath sworn unto their fathers to give them; and thou shalt cause them to inherit it.”Deuteronomy 3:28“But charge Joshua, and encourage him, and strengthen him: for he shall go over before this people, and he shall cause them to inherit the land which thou shalt see.”Deuteronomy 31:23“And he gave Joshua the son of Nun a charge, and said, Be strong and of a good courage: for thou shalt bring the children of Israel into the land which I sware unto them: and I will be with thee.”Judges 3:10“And the Spirit of the LORD came upon him, and he judged Israel, and went out to war: and the LORD delivered Chushanrishathaim king of Mesopotamia into his hand; and his hand prevailed against Chushanrishathaim.”Acts 6:3“Wherefore, brethren, look ye out among you seven men of honest report, full of the Holy Ghost and wisdom, whom we may appoint over this business.”1 Samuel 16:13“Then Samuel took the horn of oil, and anointed him in the midst of his brethren: and the Spirit of the LORD came upon David from that day forward. So Samuel rose up, and went to Ramah.”Acts 19:6“And when Paul had laid his hands upon them, the Holy Ghost came on them; and they spake with tongues, and prophesied.”Numbers 11:25“And the LORD came down in a cloud, and spake unto him, and took of the spirit that was upon him, and gave it unto the seventy elders: and it came to pass, that, when the spirit rested upon them, they prophesied, and did not cease.”Judges 11:29“Then the Spirit of the LORD came upon Jephthah, and he passed over Gilead, and Manasseh, and passed over Mizpeh of Gilead, and from Mizpeh of Gilead he passed over unto the children of Ammon.”Daniel 5:14“I have even heard of thee, that the spirit of the gods is in thee, and that light and understanding and excellent wisdom is found in thee.”John 3:34“For he whom God hath sent speaketh the words of God: for God giveth not the Spirit by measure unto him.”Deuteronomy 3:21“And I commanded Joshua at that time, saying, Thine eyes have seen all that the LORD your God hath done unto these two kings: so shall the LORD do unto all the kingdoms whither thou passest.”1 Samuel 16:18“Then answered one of the servants, and said, Behold, I have seen a son of Jesse the Bethlehemite, that is cunning in playing, and a mighty valiant man, and a man of war, and prudent in matters, and a comely person, and the LORD is with him.”1 Chronicles 7:27“Non his son, Jehoshuah his son,”Acts 6:6“Whom they set before the apostles: and when they had prayed, they laid their hands on them.”Acts 13:3“And when they had fasted and prayed, and laid their hands on them, they sent them away.”1 Timothy 4:14“Neglect not the gift that is in thee, which was given thee by prophecy, with the laying on of the hands of the presbytery.”

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