Bible Strands
Numbers 12:7
But this is not so with My servant Moses; he is faithful in all My house.
Berean Standard Bible
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Study note
Setting — God addresses Miriam and Aaron to correct their criticism of Moses, contrasting his direct communion with God against the mediated visions given to other prophets.
The words — נֶאֱמָן (ne'eman) translates literally as "faithful" or "trustworthy," describing Moses' unwavering reliability within God's household.
The thread — This declaration echoes in Hebrews 3:2, which explicitly cites Moses' faithfulness in God's house, and appears in Psalms 105:26 where God sends Moses as His chosen servant.
Why it lands — The text demands recognition of Moses' unique status as God's trusted steward, requiring readers to reject human criticism of divinely appointed leadership.
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The Hebrew words
King James Version
My servant Moses is not so, who is faithful in all mine house.
Cross-references
- Hebrews 3:2 He was faithful to the One who appointed Him, just as Moses was faithful in all God’s house.
- Joshua 1:1 Now after the death of His servant Moses, the LORD spoke to Joshua son of Nun, Moses’ assistant, saying,
- Psalms 105:26 He sent Moses His servant, and Aaron, whom He had chosen.
- Matthew 11:11 Truly I tell you, among those born of women there has risen no one greater than John the Baptist. Yet even the least in the kingdom of heaven is greater than he.
- 1 Corinthians 4:2 Now it is required of stewards that they be found faithful.
- Deuteronomy 18:18 I will raise up for them a prophet like you from among their brothers. I will put My words in his mouth, and he will tell them everything I command him.
- Matthew 11:9 What then did you go out to see? A prophet? Yes, I tell you, and more than a prophet.
- Acts 3:22 For Moses said, ‘The Lord your God will raise up for you a prophet like me from among your brothers. You must listen to Him in everything He tells you.
- Acts 7:31 When Moses saw it, he marveled at the sight. As he approached to look more closely, the voice of the Lord came to him:
- 1 Timothy 3:15 in case I am delayed, so that you will know how each one must conduct himself in God’s household, which is the church of the living God, the pillar and foundation of the truth.