The Zeal of Phinehas

10 Then the Lord spoke to Moses, saying, 11 (A)Phinehas the son of Eleazar, the son of Aaron the priest, has averted My wrath from the sons of Israel in that he was [a]jealous with My [b]jealousy among them, so that I did not destroy the sons of Israel (B)in My [c]jealousy. 12 Therefore say, ‘(C)Behold, I am giving him My (D)covenant of peace;

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Footnotes

  1. Numbers 25:11 Or possibly zealous; i.e., impassioned
  2. Numbers 25:11 Or possibly anger
  3. Numbers 25:11 Or possibly anger

10 The Lord said to Moses, 11 “Phinehas son of Eleazar, the son of Aaron, the priest, has turned my anger away from the Israelites.(A) Since he was as zealous for my honor(B) among them as I am, I did not put an end to them in my zeal. 12 Therefore tell him I am making my covenant of peace(C) with him.

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