Numbers 11:25

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Summary

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.

Came down

Took

Numbers 11:17

2 Kings 2:15

James 1:17

They prophesied

General references

Bible References

Came down

I will come down and speak with you there. I will take some of the spirit I have given and give it to them. Then they can help you bear the responsibility for these people. You will not have to bear it alone.

Then Jehovah came down in the column of smoke and stood at the entrance to the tent. He called to Aaron and Miriam. They both came forward.

Jehovah came down in a cloud and stood with him as Moses called upon the name of Jehovah!

Jehovah's column of smoke stayed over the tent during the day. There was fire in the smoke at night. This way all the Israelites could see the column throughout their travels.

He spoke to them in the pillar of cloud. They kept His testimonies and the commandment that he gave them.

While he said these things a cloud enveloped them and they were filled with fear.

Took

The fifty prophets from Jericho saw him and said: The power of Elijah is on Elisha! So they went to meet him and bowed down before him.

Every good gift and every perfect gift is from above. It comes down from the Father of lights (truth and spiritual purity), with whom there is no variation. He does not change like shifting shadows.

They prophesied

After that you will come to Gibeah, the hill of God, where an armed force of the Philistines is stationed. When you come to the town, you will see a band of prophets coming down from the high place with instruments of music before them. They will be acting like prophets:

Saul sent messengers to get David. They saw a group of prophets prophesying with their leader Samuel. God's Spirit came over Saul's messengers so that they also prophesied.

Jeremiah told Baruch: I am no longer allowed to go to Jehovah's Temple.

In the last days I will pour out my Spirit upon all flesh. Your sons and your daughters will prophesy. Your old men will dream dreams. Your young men will see visions! (Ac 2:17; Isa 44:3)

It will come to pass in the last days, says God, I will pour out from my Spirit upon all flesh. (Greek: apo, from) Your sons and your daughters will prophesy (proclaim God's Word). Your young men will see visions, and your old men will dream dreams.

One of them was named Agabus. He indicated through the Spirit that a great famine was about to come on the entire earth. He said it would come to pass in the days of Claudius Caesar.

Now this man had four virgin daughters, who prophesied.

Every man who prays or prophesies having his head covered dishonors his head.

Pursue love, yet zealously desire spiritual gifts, especially prophesy (proclaiming God's Word).

For no prophecy ever came by the will of man! Men spoke from God, being moved by the Holy Spirit.

General references

Then Jehovah came down in the column of smoke and stood at the entrance to the tent. He called to Aaron and Miriam. They both came forward.

Moses got up and went to Dathan and Abiram, and the elders of Israel followed him.

The Spirit entered me when he spoke to me. He stood me on my feet, and I heard him speaking to me.

Do not despise prophesying.