Numbers 11:25
French (La Bible expliquée)
Le Seigneur descendit dans la colonne de fumée et s'entretint avec Moïse. Il préleva un peu de l'Esprit qu'il avait donné à Moïse, pour en répandre sur les soixante-dix anciens. Dès que l'Esprit fut sur eux, ils commencèrent à parler comme des prophètes, mais ils ne continuèrent pas. Certaines traditions disent qu'Eldad et Médad se trouvent ajoutés aux soixante-dix réunis autour de Moïse pour recevoir son Esprit en partage: d'où le scandale dénoncé par Josué. Mais Dieu est libre de donner son Esprit à qui il veut et où il veut: la reconnaissance du charisme prophétique d'Eldad et Médad par Moïse, à l'encontre des objections de Josué, sert à protéger l'indépendance de la fonction prophétique contre ceux qui voudraient la soumettre au contrôle de l'institution. Une hésitation semblable apparaît pour des disciples envoyés par Jésus: sont-ils soixante-dix ou soixante-douze? Les versions varient (Luc 10.1).
What Does This Mean?
In this verse, God speaks to Moses and shares some of Moses' spiritual gift with the seventy elders. This gift allows the elders to prophesy, which means they can speak God's words. The elders kept prophesying without stopping.
Explained for Children
Imagine if you had a special toy that could make you tell stories that everyone believed. One day, your friend lets you share your toy with some other friends, and now they can all tell amazing stories too. That's kind of what happened with Moses and the elders.
Historical Background
The book of Numbers was written by Moses around 1446-1406 BC. This verse describes an event where God, in a cloud, gives some of Moses' spiritual gifts to the seventy elders, allowing them to prophesy. This happened during the Israelites' journey from Egypt to the Promised Land.
Living It Out Today
This verse can remind us that spiritual gifts are not just for a select few but can be shared among believers. Just as Moses shared his gift with the elders, we can also share our spiritual gifts with others to help build the church and spread God's message.
Topics
spiritual giftsprophesyingleadershipsharingcommunity
Related Verses
Acts 2:1-4Exodus 24:1-111 Kings 19:16-18Ezekiel 37:1-14John 14:16-17
Frequently Asked Questions
Why did God give the spirit to the seventy elders?
God wanted to empower more people to prophesy, spreading His message and supporting Moses.
What does 'prophesying' mean in this context?
Prophesying means speaking God's words. It involves receiving divine revelation and sharing it with others.
Why didn't the elders stop prophesying?
The verse suggests that the elders continued prophesying without stopping because they were filled with the spirit that God had given them.
How can this verse be applied in modern church settings?
Church leaders can encourage sharing of spiritual gifts among members to build a more vibrant and supportive community.