Numbers 27:18

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Summary

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;

Take thee

A man

Lay

Bible References

Take thee

Joshua son of Nun, the servant of Moses, one of his choice young men, said, "My lord Moses, stop them!"

from the tribe of Ephraim, Hoshea son of Nun;

So Moses said to Joshua, "Choose some of our men and go out, fight against Amalek. Tomorrow I will stand on top of the hill with the staff of God in my hand."

Commission Joshua, and encourage and strengthen him, because he will lead these people over and will enable them to inherit the land you will see."

Then Moses called out to Joshua in the presence of all Israel, "Be strong and courageous, for you will accompany these people to the land that the Lord promised to give their ancestors, and you will enable them to inherit it.

Now Joshua son of Nun was full of the spirit of wisdom, for Moses had placed his hands on him; and the Israelites listened to him and did just what the Lord had commanded Moses.

A man

Then I will come down and speak with you there, and I will take part of the spirit that is on you, and will put it on them, and they will bear some of the burden of the people with you, so that you do not bear it all by yourself.

So Pharaoh asked his officials, "Can we find a man like Joseph, one in whom the Spirit of God is present?"

The Lord's spirit empowered him and he led Israel. When he went to do battle, the Lord handed over to him King Cushan-Rishathaim of Aram and he overpowered him.

The Lord's spirit empowered Jephthah. He passed through Gilead and Manasseh and went to Mizpah in Gilead. From there he approached the Ammonites.

So Samuel took the horn full of olive oil and anointed him in the presence of his brothers. The Spirit of the Lord rushed upon David from that day onward. Then Samuel got up and went to Ramah.

I have heard about you, how there is a spirit of the gods in you, and how you have insight, discernment, and extraordinary wisdom.

For the one whom God has sent speaks the words of God, for he does not give the Spirit sparingly.

But carefully select from among you, brothers, seven men who are well-attested, full of the Spirit and of wisdom, whom we may put in charge of this necessary task.

Now there are different gifts, but the same Spirit.

Lay

He laid his hands on him and commissioned him, just as the Lord commanded, by the authority of Moses.

Now Joshua son of Nun was full of the spirit of wisdom, for Moses had placed his hands on him; and the Israelites listened to him and did just what the Lord had commanded Moses.

They stood these men before the apostles, who prayed and placed their hands on them.

These two went down and prayed for them so that they would receive the Holy Spirit.

Then, after they had fasted and prayed and placed their hands on them, they sent them off.

and when Paul placed his hands on them, the Holy Spirit came upon them, and they began to speak in tongues and to prophesy.

Do not neglect the spiritual gift you have, given to you and confirmed by prophetic words when the elders laid hands on you.

Do not lay hands on anyone hastily and so identify with the sins of others. Keep yourself pure.

teaching about baptisms, laying on of hands, resurrection of the dead, and eternal judgment.