So Miriam was confined outside the camp for seven days, and the people did not move on until she was brought in again.
Parallel translations
- WEB Miriam was shut up outside of the camp seven days, and the people didn’t travel until Miriam was brought in again.
- KJV And Miriam was shut out from the camp seven days: and the people journeyed not till Miriam was brought in again.
- NKJV So Miriam was shut out of the camp seven days, and the people did not journey till Miriam was brought in again.
- NASB So Miriam was shut outside the camp for seven days, and the people did not move on until Miriam was received again.
- NLT So Miriam was kept outside the camp for seven days, and the people waited until she was brought back before they traveled again.
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Quick answer
Miriam is shut out seven days, and the people wait for her before traveling. The whole nation pauses in solidarity and under discipline.
Overview
Israel does not move on until Miriam is brought back, honoring the seven-day period. The community's waiting shows that one member's sin and restoration affect the whole people. It also reflects mercy, as Miriam is not cast off but restored to the camp.
Cross-references & the web
Cross-references · 7
- Mic 6:4For I brought you up from the land of Egypt and redeemed you from the house of slavery. I sent Moses before you, as well as Aaron and Miriam.
- Hab 3:2O LORD, I have heard the report of You; I stand in awe, O LORD, of Your deeds. Revive them in these years; make them known in these years. In Your wrath, remember mercy!
- Mic 7:8–9Do not gloat over me, my enemy! Though I have fallen, I will arise; though I sit in darkness, the LORD will be my light.
- Lam 3:32Even if He causes grief, He will show compassion according to His abundant loving devotion.
- Deut 24:8–9In cases of infectious skin diseases, be careful to diligently follow everything the Levitical priests instruct you. Be careful to do as I have commanded them.
- Gen 9:21–23But when he drank some of its wine, he became drunk and uncovered himself inside his tent.
- Exod 20:12Honor your father and mother, so that your days may be long in the land that the LORD your God is giving you.
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