Therefore say, ‘Behold, I am giving him My covenant of peace;
Parallel translations
- WEB Therefore say, ‘Behold, I give to him my covenant of peace.
- KJV Wherefore say, Behold, I give unto him my covenant of peace:
- BSB Declare, therefore, that I am granting him My covenant of peace.
- NKJV Therefore say, ‘Behold, I give to him My covenant of peace;
- NLT Now tell him that I am making my special covenant of peace with him.
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Quick answer
God grants Phinehas His covenant of peace. The faithful priest receives a special divine promise.
Overview
In response to his zeal, the LORD bestows on Phinehas a covenant characterized by peace and favor. This covenant secures both his standing and his priestly line before God. The promise of peace flowing from an act that turned away wrath foreshadows the gospel pattern in which atonement brings reconciliation and peace with God.
Cross-references & the web
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- Mal 2:4–5You will know that I have sent this commandment to you, that my covenant may be with Levi,” says Yahweh of Armies.
- Isa 54:10For the mountains may depart, and the hills be removed; but my loving kindness will not depart from you, and my covenant of peace will not be removed,” says Yahweh who has mercy on you.
- Mal 3:1“Behold, I send my messenger, and he will prepare the way before me; and the Lord, whom you seek, will suddenly come to his temple; and the messenger of the covenant, whom you desire, behold, he comes!” says Yahweh of Armies.
- Num 13:29Amalek dwells in the land of the South. The Hittite, the Jebusite, and the Amorite dwell in the hill country. The Canaanite dwells by the sea, and along the side of the Jordan.”
- Ezek 34:25I will make with them a covenant of peace, and will cause evil animals to cease out of the land; and they shall dwell securely in the wilderness, and sleep in the woods.
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