Numbers 25:11

French Bible (BBB) Bible Bovet Bonnet (1900)

Phinées, fils d'Eléazar, fils d'Aaron le sacrificateur, a détourné ma fureur de dessus les fils d'Israël, parce qu'il a été animé de ma jalousie au milieu d'eux; et je n'ai point consumé les fils d'Israël dans ma jalousie.

What Does This Mean?

This verse praises Phinehas for stopping God's wrath against the Israelites by showing great zeal. God is speaking here, commending Phinehas for his actions that prevented God from destroying the Israelites out of jealousy.

Explained for Children

Imagine your friend did something that made your mom angry. But then you did something to make your mom happy again. That's what Phinehas did. He did something that made God happy, so God didn't get angry at everyone.

Historical Background

This verse is from the Book of Numbers, written by Moses around 1400 BC. It describes a time when the Israelites were worshipping false gods, and Phinehas took action to stop this, earning God's praise and saving his people from divine wrath.

Living It Out Today

In modern life, this verse can be applied to situations where a person takes action to prevent harm to their community or organization. For example, a teacher might take decisive action to stop bullying in their class, earning the respect and gratitude of parents and students.

Topics

• zeal
• divine wrath
• salvation
• leadership
• covenant faithfulness
• mercy

Related Verses

• Exodus 32:30-35
• 1 Kings 19:10
• Romans 12:9
• 2 Corinthians 7:11
• 1 John 5:4

Frequently Asked Questions

What action did Phinehas take?

Phinehas took action against those who were leading the Israelites into idolatry, which stopped God's wrath from consuming the entire community.

Why was God angry with the Israelites?

God was angry because the Israelites were worshipping false gods, which went against the covenant God had made with them.

What can we learn from Phinehas' zeal?

We can learn that showing zeal for what is right can have a powerful impact, both in stopping wrong actions and earning respect and favor from God.

How does this relate to God's mercy?

This verse shows that even in a moment of God's anger, a single righteous action can restore mercy and prevent destruction.