spake. See note on Numbers 1:1 . During the week of Aaron's consecration, Abib 1-8
first month, &c. Therefore before the numbering which was on the first day of the second month (Numbers 1:1 , Numbers 1:2 ). The observance mentioned here in connection with the second passover, a month later (verses: Numbers 9:6-11 ).
kept the passover: the second of ten recorded. See note on Exodus 12:18 , Exodus 12:28 . Leviticus 23:5 . Lev 28:16 . Deuteronomy 16:2 , and Compare Numbers 7:89Numbers 9:14 .
men. Hebrew, plural of 'ish or 'enosh, App-14 . Probably Mishael and Elizaphan, who had buried Nadab and Abihu (Leviticus 10:1-4 ); they were thus rendered unclean, and could not keep the passover (Numbers 19:11 ; Numbers 5:2 ).
At the, &c. Figure of speech Epibole. App-6 , repeated. commandment. Hebrew mouth. Figure of speech Metonymy (of Cause), App-6 ; mouth put for command given by it.
Verse 1
spake. See note on Numbers 1:1 . During the week of Aaron's consecration, Abib 1-8
first month, &c. Therefore before the numbering which was on the first day of the second month (Numbers 1:1 , Numbers 1:2 ). The observance mentioned here in connection with the second passover, a month later (verses: Numbers 9:6-11 ).
Verse 3
children = sons.
Verse 5
kept the passover: the second of ten recorded. See note on Exodus 12:18 , Exodus 12:28 . Leviticus 23:5 . Lev 28:16 . Deuteronomy 16:2 , and Compare Numbers 7:89 Numbers 9:14 .
Verse 6
men. Hebrew, plural of 'ish or 'enosh, App-14 . Probably Mishael and Elizaphan, who had buried Nadab and Abihu (Leviticus 10:1-4 ); they were thus rendered unclean, and could not keep the passover (Numbers 19:11 ; Numbers 5:2 ).
by = for touching.
body = soul. Hebrew. nephesh. App-13 .
man. Hebrew. , adam. App-14 .
Verse 10
any man. Hebrew. 'ish , 'ish. App-14 .
body = soul. Hebrew. nephesh. App-13 .
afar off. In Hebrew MSS. dotted, to show these words are to be omitted. See App-31 . Distance not limited.
Verse 11
second month. Therefore a month later than the appointed day (Numbers 9:1 ).
Verse 13
man. Hebrew. 'enosh. App-14 .
soul. Hebrew. nephesh. App-13 .
offering = approach offering. Hebrew. korban. App-43 .
Verse 15
tabernacle = habitation. Heb mishkan. App-40 .
was = came to be: i.e. remained.
Verse 17
tabernacle = tent. Hebrew. 'ohel. App-40 .
Verse 18
At the, &c. Figure of speech Epibole. App-6 , repeated. commandment. Hebrew mouth. Figure of speech Metonymy (of Cause), App-6 ; mouth put for command given by it.
Verse 20
a few days. Hebrew "days of number": i.e. days easily counted.
according to, &c. Figure of speech Mesarchia, App-6 (twice).
Verse 22
abode. Compare Exodus 40:34-38 .
Verse 23
At the commandment, &c. Figure of speech Epibole App-6 .
hand = mediation, or ministry; "hand" put by Figure of speech Metonymy (of Cause).