[1] 1:1 Meeting Tent See "Holy Tent."

[2] 1:14 Deuel Or, "Reuel."

[3] 1:20 firstborn The first child born into a family. The first son was very important in ancient times and became the head of the family at the father's death. It can also mean a person of special importance.

[4] 1:50 Tent of the Agreement Literally, "Tent of the Testimony," the tent where the Box of the Agreement was kept. See "Holy Tent."

[5] 2:2 Meeting Tent See "Holy Tent."

[6] 2:10 Holy Tent Or "Tabernacle," the special tent described in the law of Moses, where God lived among his people and where the Israelite priests performed their worship duties. It was often called the "Meeting Tent" because it was where the Israelites went to meet with God. It was used until Solomon built the Temple in Jerusalem.

[7] 2:14 Deuel Or, "Reuel."

[8] 3:2 firstborn The first child born into a family. The first son was very important in ancient times and became the head of the family at the father's death. It can also mean a person of special importance.

[9] 3:3 chosen Or, "anointed." See the Word List.

[10] 3:7 Meeting Tent See "Holy Tent."

[11] 3:7 Holy Tent Or "Tabernacle," the special tent described in the law of Moses, where God lived among his people and where the Israelite priests performed their worship duties. It was often called the "Meeting Tent" because it was where the Israelites went to meet with God. It was used until Solomon built the Temple in Jerusalem.

[12] 3:10 tries . holy things Or, "tries to serve as a priest."

[13] 3:12-13 firstborn The first child born into a family. The first son was very important in ancient times and became the head of the family at the father's death. It can also mean a person of special importance.

[14] 3:26 altar A raised area, pile of stones, or table where sacrifices were offered as gifts to God. An important altar was the one in front of the Temple in Jerusalem. See also "golden altar."

[15] 3:28 8300 Some copies of the ancient Greek version have "8300." The Hebrew copies have "8600." See Num. 3:22, 28, 34, 39.

[16] 3:28 Holy Place The room in the Holy Tent (Tabernacle) and in the Temple that was used by the Israelite priests to do their daily service for God.

[17] 3:31 Holy Box See "Box of the Agreement."

[18] 3:32 holy Set apart or chosen for a special use; especially, belonging to God or used only for him. Also, pure or perfect, worthy of God and fit for his service. In the New Testament God's people are holy because they have been made pure through Christ and, with the help of the Holy Spirit, keep themselves from sin and live only for God.

[19] 3:40 firstborn The first child born into a family. The first son was very important in ancient times and became the head of the family at the father's death. It can also mean a person of special importance.

[20] 3:47 official measure Literally, "shekel of the Holy Place," the standard measure of weight used in the Tabernacle and the Temple.

[21] 3:47 five shekels 2 ounces (57.5g).

[22] 3:47 gerahs 1/50 of an ounce (.6g).

[23] 3:50 1365 shekels 35 pounds (15.7 kg).

[24] 4:3 Meeting Tent See "Holy Tent."

[25] 4:4 holy Set apart or chosen for a special use; especially, belonging to God or used only for him. Also, pure or perfect, worthy of God and fit for his service. In the New Testament God's people are holy because they have been made pure through Christ and, with the help of the Holy Spirit, keep themselves from sin and live only for God.

[26] 4:5 Box of the Agreement Or, traditionally, "Ark of the Covenant." The special box kept in the Most Holy Place of the Israelite Holy Tent and, later, the Jerusalem Temple. It contained the stone tablets with the Ten Commandments written on them, which were evidence or "proof " of the agreement between God and his people. In some passages it is literally, "Box of the Testimony." See Ex. 25:10-22; 1 Kings 8:1-9.

[27] 4:11 golden altar The table made from acacia wood and covered with gold that was used in the Holy Tent for burning incense as a gift to God.

[28] 4:12 Holy Place The room in the Holy Tent (Tabernacle) and in the Temple that was used by the Israelite priests to do their daily service for God.

[29] 4:16 Holy Tent Or "Tabernacle," the special tent described in the law of Moses, where God lived among his people and where the Israelite priests performed their worship duties. It was often called the "Meeting Tent" because it was where the Israelites went to meet with God. It was used until Solomon built the Temple in Jerusalem.

[30] 4:16 incense Special dried tree sap that was burned to make a sweet-smelling smoke and offered as a gift to God.

[31] 4:16 daily offering Offerings that were made twice each day as a gift to God.

[32] 4:16 anoint To pour a special oil on people or things to show that they have been chosen by God and set apart for a special work or purpose.

[33] 4:23 Meeting Tent See "Holy Tent."

[34] 4:25 Holy Tent Or "Tabernacle," the special tent described in the law of Moses, where God lived among his people and where the Israelite priests performed their worship duties. It was often called the "Meeting Tent" because it was where the Israelites went to meet with God. It was used until Solomon built the Temple in Jerusalem.

[35] 4:26 altar A raised area, pile of stones, or table where sacrifices were offered as gifts to God. An important altar was the one in front of the Temple in Jerusalem. See also "golden altar."

[36] 4:30 Meeting Tent See "Holy Tent."

[37] 4:35 Meeting Tent See "Holy Tent."

[38] 5:2 unclean Or "unacceptable." Not pure or not fit to be eaten or used in worshiping God. See Lev. 11-15 for the Old Testament rules about clean and unclean things.

[39] 5:2 bad skin disease This could be leprosy, or it could be some other serious skin disease.

[40] 5:2 discharge Fluid from a person's body, including pus from sores, a man's semen, or a woman's period flow.

[41] 5:15 8 cups Literally, "1/10 of an ephah" (2.2 l).

[42] 5:15 incense Special dried tree sap that was burned to make a sweet-smelling smoke and offered as a gift to God.

[43] 5:17 Holy Tent Or "Tabernacle," the special tent described in the law of Moses, where God lived among his people and where the Israelite priests performed their worship duties. It was often called the "Meeting Tent" because it was where the Israelites went to meet with God. It was used until Solomon built the Temple in Jerusalem.

[44] 5:21 You will . die Literally, "Your loins will fall and your belly will swell."

[45] 5:23 scroll A long roll of paper or leather used for writing on.

[46] 5:25 altar A raised area, pile of stones, or table where sacrifices were offered as gifts to God. An important altar was the one in front of the Temple in Jerusalem. See also "golden altar."

[47] 5:27 All . against her Literally, "She will be like a curse among the people."

[48] 6:2 vow A very strong promise that a person makes, sometimes to God and often using the name of God or something else known to be real or important.

[49] 6:2 dedicate To set apart something for God or for a special purpose, which means it can then be used only for that purpose.

[50] 6:2 Nazirite A person who has made a special vow of dedication to God. This name is from the Hebrew word meaning "to separate" or "to consecrate" and refers to the promise Nazirites made to set themselves apart for God and to separate themselves from others by not drinking wine or any other intoxicating drink or eating anything made from grapes, by not touching a dead body, and by not cutting their hair.

[51] 6:6 someone who is dying Or, "a dead person."

[52] 6:7 when they die Or, "that have died."

[53] 6:9 clean Pure or acceptable. When used of animals, it means fit to be eaten. When used of people, it means fit to participate in the worship of God at the Tabernacle or Temple. See Lev. 11-15 for the Old Testament rules about clean and unclean things.

[54] 6:10 Meeting Tent See "Holy Tent."

[55] 6:11 sin offering Or "purification offering," a sacrifice that was offered to God to remove impurities from sin and make a person fit to worship God.

[56] 6:11 burnt offering A gift to God. Usually these were animals that were killed and completely burned on the altar.

[57] 6:14 burnt offering A gift to God. Usually these were animals that were killed and completely burned on the altar.

[58] 6:14 sin offering Or "purification offering," a sacrifice that was offered to God to remove impurities from sin and make a person fit to worship God.

[59] 6:14 fellowship offering An offering to God that was also eaten by the person giving the sacrifice and shared with others, especially during New Moon celebrations.

[60] 6:20 holy Set apart or chosen for a special use; especially, belonging to God or used only for him. Also, pure or perfect, worthy of God and fit for his service. In the New Testament God's people are holy because they have been made pure through Christ and, with the help of the Holy Spirit, keep themselves from sin and live only for God.

[61] 6:25 May . on you Literally, "May the Lord make his face shine on you."

[62] 6:26 May . prayers Literally, "May the Lord lift his face to you," that is, "may he accept you into his presence and grant your request."

[63] 7:1 Holy Tent Or "Tabernacle," the special tent described in the law of Moses, where God lived among his people and where the Israelite priests performed their worship duties. It was often called the "Meeting Tent" because it was where the Israelites went to meet with God. It was used until Solomon built the Temple in Jerusalem.

[64] 7:1 dedicate To set apart something for God or for a special purpose, which means it can then be used only for that purpose.

[65] 7:1 anoint To pour a special oil on people or things to show that they have been chosen by God and set apart for a special work or purpose.

[66] 7:1 altar A raised area, pile of stones, or table where sacrifices were offered as gifts to God. An important altar was the one in front of the Temple in Jerusalem. See also "golden altar."

[67] 7:5 Meeting Tent See "Holy Tent."

[68] 7:12-83 In the Hebrew text each leader's gift is listed separately. But the text is the same for each gift, so these verses have been combined for easier reading.

[69] 7:12-83 3 1/4 pounds Literally, "130 shekels" (1.5 kg). Also in verse 85.

[70] 7:12-83 1 3/4 pounds Literally, "70 shekels" (.8 kg). Also in verse 85.

[71] 7:12-83 official measure Literally, "shekel of the Holy Place," the standard measure of weight used in the Tabernacle and the Temple.

[72] 7:12-83 4 ounces Literally, "10 shekels" (115g). Also in verse 86.

[73] 7:12-83 incense Special dried tree sap that was burned to make a sweet-smelling smoke and offered as a gift to God.

[74] 7:12-83 burnt offering A gift to God. Usually these were animals that were killed and completely burned on the altar.

[75] 7:12-83 sin offering Or "purification offering," a sacrifice that was offered to God to remove impurities from sin and make a person fit to worship God.

[76] 7:12-83 fellowship offering An offering to God that was also eaten by the person giving the sacrifice and shared with others, especially during New Moon celebrations.

[77] 7:12-83 Deuel Or, "Reuel."

[78] 7:85 60 pounds Literally, "2400 shekels" (27.6 kg).

[79] 7:86 3 pounds Literally, "120 shekels" (1.4 kg).

[80] 7:87 burnt offering A gift to God. Usually these were animals that were killed and completely burned on the altar.

[81] 7:87 sin offering Or "purification offering," a sacrifice that was offered to God to remove impurities from sin and make a person fit to worship God.

[82] 7:88 fellowship offering An offering to God that was also eaten by the person giving the sacrifice and shared with others, especially during New Moon celebrations.

[83] 7:89 mercy-cover The top part of the Box of the Agreement. The Hebrew word can mean "lid," "cover," or "the place where sins are atoned (covered, erased, or forgiven)."

[84] 7:89 Box of the Agreement Or, traditionally, "Ark of the Covenant." The special box kept in the Most Holy Place of the Israelite Holy Tent and, later, the Jerusalem Temple. It contained the stone tablets with the Ten Commandments written on them, which were evidence or "proof " of the agreement between God and his people. In some passages it is literally, "Box of the Testimony." See Ex. 25:10-22; 1 Kings 8:1-9.

[85] 8:6 clean Pure or acceptable. When used of animals, it means fit to be eaten. When used of people, it means fit to participate in the worship of God at the Tabernacle or Temple. See Lev. 11-15 for the Old Testament rules about clean and unclean things.

[86] 8:7 water from the sin offering In this water were the ashes from the red cow that had been burned on the altar as a sin offering.

[87] 8:8 sin offering Or "purification offering," a sacrifice that was offered to God to remove impurities from sin and make a person fit to worship God.

[88] 8:9 Meeting Tent See "Holy Tent."

[89] 8:10 put their hands on them This showed that the people shared in appointing the Levites to their special work.

[90] 8:12 burnt offering A gift to God. Usually these were animals that were killed and completely burned on the altar.

[91] 8:12 make . pure Or, "make atonement." The Hebrew word means "to cover or erase a person's sins." Also in verse 15.

[92] 8:15 special offering Literally, "a lifted offering." Also in verse 21.

[93] 8:16 firstborn The first child born into a family. The first son was very important in ancient times and became the head of the family at the father's death. It can also mean a person of special importance.

[94] 9:2 Passover A very important holy day for the people of Israel and their descendants. They ate a special meal on this day every year to remember that God freed them from slavery in Egypt in the time of Moses. The name may come from the word in Ex. 12:13, 23, 27 that means "to pass over" or "to protect."

[95] 9:6 unclean Or "unacceptable." Not pure or not fit to be eaten or used in worshiping God. See Lev. 11-15 for the Old Testament rules about clean and unclean things.

[96] 9:13 clean Pure or acceptable. When used of animals, it means fit to be eaten. When used of people, it means fit to participate in the worship of God at the Tabernacle or Temple. See Lev. 11-15 for the Old Testament rules about clean and unclean things.

[97] 9:15 Holy Tent Or "Tabernacle," the special tent described in the law of Moses, where God lived among his people and where the Israelite priests performed their worship duties. It was often called the "Meeting Tent" because it was where the Israelites went to meet with God. It was used until Solomon built the Temple in Jerusalem.

[98] 9:15 Tent of the Agreement Literally, "Tent of the Testimony," the tent where the Box of the Agreement was kept. See "Holy Tent."

[99] 10:3 Meeting Tent See "Holy Tent."

[100] 10:10 New Moon The first day of the month for Israelites or Jews, which they celebrated as a special day of rest and worship. The people met together and shared in the fellowship offerings like those described in Lev. 7:16-21.

[101] 10:10 burnt offering A gift to God. Usually these were animals that were killed and completely burned on the altar.

[102] 10:10 fellowship offering An offering to God that was also eaten by the person giving the sacrifice and shared with others, especially during New Moon celebrations.

[103] 10:11 Tent of the Agreement Literally, "Tent of the Testimony," the tent where the Box of the Agreement was kept. See "Holy Tent."

[104] 10:17 Holy Tent Or "Tabernacle," the special tent described in the law of Moses, where God lived among his people and where the Israelite priests performed their worship duties. It was often called the "Meeting Tent" because it was where the Israelites went to meet with God. It was used until Solomon built the Temple in Jerusalem.

[105] 10:20 Deuel Or, "Reuel."

[106] 10:33 Box of the Lord's Agreement See "Box of the Agreement."

[107] 11:3 Taberah This name means "burning."

[108] 11:16 Meeting Tent See "Holy Tent."

[109] 11:17 Spirit Or, "spirit." Also in verses 25, 29.

[110] 11:24 elders (Old Testament) Older men who were city leaders and helped make decisions for the people.

[111] 11:25 prophesy Usually this means "to speak for God." But here, it might mean that God's Spirit took control of these men in some special way. Also in verse 26.

[112] 11:34 Kibroth Hattaavah This name means "Graves of Strong Desire."

[113] 12:1 Ethiopian Or, "Cushite," a person from Ethiopia, in Africa.

[114] 12:4 Meeting Tent See "Holy Tent."

[115] 12:6 prophet A person who speaks a message from God. Many of the books in the Old Testament are messages spoken or written by "the prophets," who were some of those God chose to speak for him. God often used dreams or visions to tell or show his prophets what they should say.

[116] 12:6 vision Something like a dream used by God to speak to people.

[117] 12:10 skin disease Traditionally translated "leprosy," the Hebrew word means any of several diseases that cause rashes or sores on the skin.

[118] 13:8 Hoshea Or, "Joshua."

[119] 13:17 Negev The desert area in the southern part of Judah.

[120] 13:23 pomegranate A red fruit filled with tiny seeds, each covered with a sweet, juicy part of the fruit.

[121] 13:24 Eshcol This name is like the Hebrew word meaning "a bunch of grapes."

[122] 13:27 land filled . good things Literally, "land flowing with milk and honey." Also in 14:8.

[123] 13:28 Anakites Descendants of Anak. They were a family famous for tall and powerful fighting men. See Num. 13:33.

[124] 13:33 Nephilim A kind of superhuman race that appeared before the flood. Sometimes translated "giants," the name might come from a Hebrew word meaning "people who have fallen." Later, the Nephilim were a famous family whose men were tall and powerful fighters. See Gen. 6:2-4; Num. 13:32-33.

[125] 14:10 Glory of the Lord One of the forms God used when he appeared to people. It was like a bright, shining light. In the book of Numbers it might have been a bright light or a tall cloud.

[126] 14:10 Meeting Tent See "Holy Tent."

[127] 14:18 forgives Or, "spares."

[128] 14:18 But the Lord . bad things Or, "The Lord credits the guilt of the fathers to their children and grandchildren, to the third and fourth generation."

[129] 14:23 ancestors Literally, "fathers," meaning a person's parents, grandparents, and all the other people that person is descended from. In the New Testament it usually refers to people who lived during Old Testament times.

[130] 14:44 Box of the Lord's Agreement See "Box of the Agreement."

[131] 15:3 burnt offering A gift to God. Usually these were animals that were killed and completely burned on the altar.

[132] 15:3 fellowship offering An offering to God that was also eaten by the person giving the sacrifice and shared with others, especially during New Moon celebrations.

[133] 15:4 8 cups Literally, "1/10 of an ephah" (2.2 l).

[134] 15:4 1 quart Literally, "1/4 hin" (.8 l).

[135] 15:6 16 cups Literally, "2/10 of an ephah" (4.4 l).

[136] 15:6 1 1/4 quarts Literally, "1/3 hin" (1 l).

[137] 15:8 fellowship offering An offering to God that was also eaten by the person giving the sacrifice and shared with others, especially during New Moon celebrations.

[138] 15:9 24 cups Literally, "3/10 of an ephah" (6.6 l).

[139] 15:9 2 quarts Literally, "1/2 hin" (1.6 l).

[140] 15:20 threshing Putting newly harvested wheat or other grain on a hard floor and walking on it or beating it with special tools to separate the hulls from the grain.

[141] 15:24 sin offering Or "purification offering," a sacrifice that was offered to God to remove impurities from sin and make a person fit to worship God.

[142] 15:25 make . pure Or, "make atonement." The Hebrew word means "to cover or erase a person's sins." Also in verse 28.

[143] 15:32 Sabbath Saturday, the seventh day of the week and a special day for Israelites or Jews. By God's command it was set aside as a time for the people to rest and honor God.

[144] 16:7 incense Special dried tree sap that was burned to make a sweet-smelling smoke and offered as a gift to God.

[145] 16:9 Holy Tent Or "Tabernacle," the special tent described in the law of Moses, where God lived among his people and where the Israelite priests performed their worship duties. It was often called the "Meeting Tent" because it was where the Israelites went to meet with God. It was used until Solomon built the Temple in Jerusalem.

[146] 16:13 land filled . good things Literally, "land flowing with milk and honey."

[147] 16:14 vineyard A garden or farm where grapes are grown.

[148] 16:18 Meeting Tent See "Holy Tent."

[149] 16:19 Glory of the Lord One of the forms God used when he appeared to people. It was like a bright, shining light. In the book of Numbers it might have been a bright light or a tall cloud.

[150] 16:22 God, . thinking Literally, "God, God of the spirits of all people."

[151] 16:25 elders (Old Testament) Older men who were city leaders and helped make decisions for the people.

[152] 16:37-38 holy Set apart or chosen for a special use; especially, belonging to God or used only for him. Also, pure or perfect, worthy of God and fit for his service. In the New Testament God's people are holy because they have been made pure through Christ and, with the help of the Holy Spirit, keep themselves from sin and live only for God.

[153] 16:37-38 altar A raised area, pile of stones, or table where sacrifices were offered as gifts to God. An important altar was the one in front of the Temple in Jerusalem. See also "golden altar."

[154] 16:39 bronze A type of metal made from copper mixed with tin. The Hebrew word can mean "copper," "brass," or "bronze."

[155] 16:42 Meeting Tent See "Holy Tent."

[156] 16:42 Glory of the Lord One of the forms God used when he appeared to people. It was like a bright, shining light. In the book of Numbers it might have been a bright light or a tall cloud.

[157] 16:46 bronze A type of metal made from copper mixed with tin. The Hebrew word can mean "copper," "brass," or "bronze."

[158] 16:46 altar A raised area, pile of stones, or table where sacrifices were offered as gifts to God. An important altar was the one in front of the Temple in Jerusalem. See also "golden altar."

[159] 16:46 incense Special dried tree sap that was burned to make a sweet-smelling smoke and offered as a gift to God.

[160] 16:46 make . pure Or, "make atonement." The Hebrew word means "to cover or erase a person's sins." Also in verses 47-48.

[161] 17:4 Meeting Tent See "Holy Tent."

[162] 17:4 Box of the Agreement Or, traditionally, "Ark of the Covenant." The special box kept in the Most Holy Place of the Israelite Holy Tent and, later, the Jerusalem Temple. It contained the stone tablets with the Ten Commandments written on them, which were evidence or "proof " of the agreement between God and his people. In some passages it is literally, "Box of the Testimony." See Ex. 25:10-22; 1 Kings 8:1-9.

[163] 17:7 Tent of the Agreement Literally, "Tent of the Testimony," the tent where the Box of the Agreement was kept. See "Holy Tent."

[164] 17:10 Box that holds the Agreement Literally, "Testimony." See "Agreement" in the Word List.

[165] 18:2 Tent of the Agreement Literally, "Tent of the Testimony," the tent where the Box of the Agreement was kept. See "Holy Tent."

[166] 18:3 Holy Place The room in the Holy Tent (Tabernacle) and in the Temple that was used by the Israelite priests to do their daily service for God.

[167] 18:3 altar A raised area, pile of stones, or table where sacrifices were offered as gifts to God. An important altar was the one in front of the Temple in Jerusalem. See also "golden altar."

[168] 18:4 Meeting Tent See "Holy Tent."

[169] 18:8 holy Set apart or chosen for a special use; especially, belonging to God or used only for him. Also, pure or perfect, worthy of God and fit for his service. In the New Testament God's people are holy because they have been made pure through Christ and, with the help of the Holy Spirit, keep themselves from sin and live only for God.

[170] 18:9 sin offering Or "purification offering," a sacrifice that was offered to God to remove impurities from sin and make a person fit to worship God.

[171] 18:11 clean Pure or acceptable. When used of animals, it means fit to be eaten. When used of people, it means fit to participate in the worship of God at the Tabernacle or Temple. See Lev. 11-15 for the Old Testament rules about clean and unclean things.

[172] 18:14 given to the Lord Things that were given to God and could not be bought back. See Lev. 27:28-29.

[173] 18:15 unclean Or "unacceptable." Not pure or not fit to be eaten or used in worshiping God. See Lev. 11-15 for the Old Testament rules about clean and unclean things.

[174] 18:16 5 shekels 2 ounces (57.5g).

[175] 18:16 official measure Literally, "shekel of the Holy Place," the standard measure of weight used in the Tabernacle and the Temple.

[176] 18:16 20 gerahs 2/5 of an ounce (11.5g).

[177] 18:19 It is an agreement . broken Literally, "It is an eternal, salt agreement before the Lord."

[178] 18:27 threshing Putting newly harvested wheat or other grain on a hard floor and walking on it or beating it with special tools to separate the hulls from the grain.

[179] 18:27 winepress A place dug in rock used to mash grapes and collect the juice for making wine.

[180] 19:2 yoke A pole that was put across the shoulders of men, usually slaves, or animals and used in pulling or carrying heavy loads.

[181] 19:4 Holy Tent Or "Tabernacle," the special tent described in the law of Moses, where God lived among his people and where the Israelite priests performed their worship duties. It was often called the "Meeting Tent" because it was where the Israelites went to meet with God. It was used until Solomon built the Temple in Jerusalem.

[182] 19:6 hyssop A plant with fine branches and leaves used for sprinkling blood or water in cleansing ceremonies.

[183] 19:7 unclean Or "unacceptable." Not pure or not fit to be eaten or used in worshiping God. See Lev. 11-15 for the Old Testament rules about clean and unclean things.

[184] 19:9 clean Pure or acceptable. When used of animals, it means fit to be eaten. When used of people, it means fit to participate in the worship of God at the Tabernacle or Temple. See Lev. 11-15 for the Old Testament rules about clean and unclean things.

[185] 19:17 fresh water Literally, "living water." This means fresh, flowing water.

[186] 20:5 pomegranate A red fruit filled with tiny seeds, each covered with a sweet, juicy part of the fruit.

[187] 20:6 Meeting Tent See "Holy Tent."

[188] 20:6 Glory of the Lord One of the forms God used when he appeared to people. It was like a bright, shining light. In the book of Numbers it might have been a bright light or a tall cloud.

[189] 20:13 Meribah This name means "argument" or "rebellion."

[190] 20:13 holy Here, this means "unique" (not like any other), "special," "highly respected."

[191] 20:15 ancestors Literally, "fathers," meaning a person's parents, grandparents, and all the other people that person is descended from. In the New Testament it usually refers to people who lived during Old Testament times.

[192] 20:17 vineyard A garden or farm where grapes are grown.

[193] 20:24 ancestors Literally, "fathers," meaning a person's parents, grandparents, and all the other people that person is descended from. In the New Testament it usually refers to people who lived during Old Testament times.

[194] 20:29 mourn To express sorrow for someone who has died or for something lost. In ancient Israel people often put on special clothes, cried very loudly, and put ashes on their head to show their sadness.

[195] 21:1 Negev The desert area in the southern part of Judah.

[196] 21:3 Hormah This name means "completely destroyed" or "a gift given totally to God." See Lev. 27:28-29.

[197] 21:8 bronze A type of metal made from copper mixed with tin. The Hebrew word can mean "copper," "brass," or "bronze."

[198] 21:16 Beer This Hebrew name means "well."

[199] 21:18 gift in the desert In Hebrew this is the name "Mattanah."

[200] 21:22 vineyard A garden or farm where grapes are grown.

[201] 21:29 Chemosh The national god of the country of Moab.

[202] 22:5 This . lived Or, "This was the land of the Ammonites."

[203] 22:7 for his service Or, "for the things he needed to make curses." In ancient times, when people asked bad things to happen to other people, they often wrote the curses on special bowls and used them in ceremonies. They did this to try to force these bad things to happen. See Deut. 18:10.

[204] 22:17 I will pay you very much Or, "I will honor you very much."

[205] 22:22 stop Or, "oppose" or "accuse." Also in verse 32.

[206] 22:24 vineyard A garden or farm where grapes are grown.

[207] 22:32 But just in time Literally, "Just as the path in front of me dropped away," or "Because you are not doing right," The Hebrew is very hard to understand.

[208] 22:36 Moabite town Or possibly, "Ar Moab."

[209] 23:1 altar A raised area, pile of stones, or table where sacrifices were offered as gifts to God. An important altar was the one in front of the Temple in Jerusalem. See also "golden altar."

[210] 23:7 Jacob Another name for Israel. Also in verse 23.

[211] 23:14 Watchmen Hills Or, "the fields of Zophim."

[212] 23:23 Or, "There is no fortune-telling in Jacob, no magic in Israel. God tells them immediately what he plans to do."

[213] 23:29 altar A raised area, pile of stones, or table where sacrifices were offered as gifts to God. An important altar was the one in front of the Temple in Jerusalem. See also "golden altar."

[214] 24:4 God All-Powerful Literally, "El Shaddai." Also in verse 16.

[215] 24:17 Jacob Another name for Israel. Also in verse 19.

[216] 24:17 sons of Sheth Or, "Seth." Seth was Adam's third son. This might be like the phrases "son of Man" (Adam) and "son of Enosh" and mean simply "all these people."

[217] 24:18 Seir Another name for Edom.

[218] 24:21 nest, Kenite, Cain A play on words. The names "Cain" and "Kenite" are like the Hebrew word meaning "nest."

[219] 24:24 Cyprus Literally, "Kittim." This might be Cyprus, Crete, or other places west of Israel in the Mediterranean Sea.

[220] 24:24 Eber This might mean the people living west of the Euphrates River, or it might mean the "Hebrews," the descendants of Eber. See Gen. 10:21.

[221] 25:1 sexual sins Sexual sin was often connected with temples for false gods. So this can mean that the men were unfaithful to their wives and also that they were unfaithful to God by going to their temples.

[222] 25:4 so that all the people can see Literally, "before the sun."

[223] 25:6 elders (Old Testament) Older men who were city leaders and helped make decisions for the people.

[224] 25:6 Meeting Tent See "Holy Tent."

[225] 25:6 brothers Or, "family."

[226] 25:8 her tent This was probably a special tent that showed this woman was a prostitute serving the false god, Baal of Peor.

[227] 25:13 made . pure Or, "atoned." The Hebrew word means "to cover," "to hide," or "to erase sins."

[228] 25:15 Cozbi This name is like the Hebrew word meaning "my lie."

[229] 26:5 firstborn The first child born into a family. The first son was very important in ancient times and became the head of the family at the father's death. It can also mean a person of special importance.

[230] 26:55 lots Stones, sticks, or bones used like dice for making decisions. See Prov. 16:33.

[231] 27:2 Meeting Tent See "Holy Tent."

[232] 27:14 holy Here, this means "unique" (not like any other), "special," or "highly respected."

[233] 27:14 water of Meribah Or, "water of rebellion."

[234] 27:16 Lord, . these people Literally, "May the Lord, the God of the spirits of all people, appoint a man for this community."

[235] 27:18 Joshua . is very wise Literally, "Take Joshua son of Nun. He is a man with a spirit in him." This might mean that Joshua was very wise, or it might mean that God's Spirit was with him.

[236] 27:20 Show . leader Literally, "Give him some of your glory."

[237] 27:21 Urim The Urim and Thummim were probably small stone, metal, or wooden pieces that the high priest kept in the judgment pouch he wore. They were used, perhaps like dice, to get answers from God. See Ex. 28:30.

[238] 28:5 8 cups Literally, "1/10 of an ephah" (2.2 l). Also in verses 13, 20-21, 29.

[239] 28:5 1 quart Literally, "1/4 hin" (.8 l). Also in verse 14.

[240] 28:9 Sabbath Saturday, the seventh day of the week and a special day for Israelites or Jews. By God's command it was set aside as a time for the people to rest and honor God.

[241] 28:9 16 cups Literally, "2/10 of an ephah" (4.4 l). Also in verses 12, 20-21, 28.

[242] 28:11 burnt offering A gift to God. Usually these were animals that were killed and completely burned on the altar.

[243] 28:12 24 cups Literally, "3/10 of an ephah" (6.6 l). Also in verses 20-21, 28.

[244] 28:14 2 quarts Literally, "1/2 hin" (1.6 l).

[245] 28:14 1 1/4 quarts Literally, "1/3 hin" (1 l).

[246] 28:15 sin offering Or "purification offering," a sacrifice that was offered to God to remove impurities from sin and make a person fit to worship God.

[247] 28:17 Festival of Unleavened Bread An important and holy week for the people of Israel and their descendants. In the time of the Old Testament it began the day after Passover, but by New Testament times the two festivals had become one. To prepare for it, the people threw out all their yeast and ate only bread without yeast for seven days."

[248] 28:19 burnt offering A gift to God. Usually these were animals that were killed and completely burned on the altar.

[249] 28:22 sin offering Or "purification offering," a sacrifice that was offered to God to remove impurities from sin and make a person fit to worship God.

[250] 28:22 make . pure Or, "make atonement." The Hebrew word means "to cover or erase a person's sins." Also in verse 30.

[251] 28:26 Firstfruits Grain, such as wheat, and other crops that began to ripen around May and June. The first crops harvested were given to God.

[252] 28:27 burnt offering A gift to God. Usually these were animals that were killed and completely burned on the altar.

[253] 29:1 blowing the trumpet Or, "shouting." This might mean this is a day for shouting and being happy.

[254] 29:2 burnt offering A gift to God. Usually these were animals that were killed and completely burned on the altar.

[255] 29:3 24 cups Literally, "3/10 of an ephah" (6.6 l). Also in verses 9, 14.

[256] 29:3 16 cups Literally, "2/10 of an ephah" (4.4 l). Also in verses 9, 14.

[257] 29:4 8 cups Literally, "1/10 of an ephah" (2.2 l). Also in verses 10, 15.

[258] 29:5 sin offering Or "purification offering," a sacrifice that was offered to God to remove impurities from sin and make a person fit to worship God.

[259] 29:5 make . pure Or, "make atonement." The Hebrew word means "to cover or erase a person's sins."

[260] 29:6 New Moon The first day of the month for Israelites or Jews, which they celebrated as a special day of rest and worship. The people met together and shared in the fellowship offerings like those described in Lev. 7:16-21.

[261] 29:7 you . food Literally, "you will humble your souls."

[262] 29:8 burnt offering A gift to God. Usually these were animals that were killed and completely burned on the altar.

[263] 29:11 sin offering Or "purification offering," a sacrifice that was offered to God to remove impurities from sin and make a person fit to worship God.

[264] 29:11 Day of Atonement Also called "Yom Kippur," a very important holy day for the people of Israel. On this day the high priest went into the Most Holy Place and performed the ceremony that made it pure and atoned for (covered or erased) the sins of the people. See Lev. 16:1-34; 23:26-32.

[265] 29:12 15th day of the seventh month This is the Festival of Shelters. (See the Word List.) Also called "Succoth" or "Festival of Tabernacles."

[266] 29:13 burnt offering A gift to God. Usually these were animals that were killed and completely burned on the altar.

[267] 29:19 sin offering Or "purification offering," a sacrifice that was offered to God to remove impurities from sin and make a person fit to worship God.

[268] 29:39 fellowship offering An offering to God that was also eaten by the person giving the sacrifice and shared with others, especially during New Moon celebrations.

[269] 30:13 do without something Literally, "humble her soul." Usually this means to make the body suffer in some way, such as by not eating food.

[270] 30:15 he . her promises Literally, "he carries her guilt."

[271] 31:2 you will die Literally, "you will be gathered to your people."

[272] 31:6 holy Set apart or chosen for a special use; especially, belonging to God or used only for him. Also, pure or perfect, worthy of God and fit for his service. In the New Testament God's people are holy because they have been made pure through Christ and, with the help of the Holy Spirit, keep themselves from sin and live only for God.

[273] 31:30 Holy Tent Or "Tabernacle," the special tent described in the law of Moses, where God lived among his people and where the Israelite priests performed their worship duties. It was often called the "Meeting Tent" because it was where the Israelites went to meet with God. It was used until Solomon built the Temple in Jerusalem.

[274] 31:50 make . pure Or, "make atonement." The Hebrew word means "to cover or erase a person's sins."

[275] 31:52 commanders Literally, "leaders of 1000 men."

[276] 31:52 captains Literally, "leaders of 100 men."

[277] 31:52 424 pounds Literally, "16,750 shekels" (190 kg).

[278] 31:54 Meeting Tent See "Holy Tent."

[279] 31:54 memorial Something that helps people remember things that happened in the past.

[280] 32:3-4 Sibmah Or, "Sebam."

[281] 32:39 Gilead Here, this seems to refer to a city, perhaps Ramoth Gilead. But it might refer to the whole area. See Hos. 6:8.

[282] 33:4 firstborn The first child born into a family. The first son was very important in ancient times and became the head of the family at the father's death. It can also mean a person of special importance.

[283] 33:4 gods This might be the false gods of Egypt. Or here, it might mean the king and other powerful leaders in Egypt.

[284] 33:10 Red Sea Or, "Reed Sea," but see 1 Kings 9:26.

[285] 33:40 Negev The desert area in the southern part of Judah.

[286] 33:52 high place A place of worship usually on top of a hill, a mountain, or a man-made platform. Although high places were sometimes used for the worship of Yahweh, they are most often associated with pagan worship of false gods.

[287] 33:54 lots Stones, sticks, or bones used like dice for making decisions. See Prov. 16:33.

[288] 33:55 needle A thin barb or thorn from a plant.

[289] 34:5 River of Egypt That is, the stream called "Wadi El-Arish."

[290] 34:11 Lake Galilee Literally, "Kinnereth Lake."

[291] 34:13 lots Stones, sticks, or bones used like dice for making decisions. See Prov. 16:33.

[292] 35:4 1500 feet Literally, "1000 cubits" (444 m). The people probably let their sheep and cattle use this land.

[293] 35:5 3000 feet Literally, "2000 cubits" (1037 m). The Levites probably used this land for gardens and vineyards.

[294] 35:16 iron weapon This shows that the murderer chose a weapon he knew could kill the other person.

[295] 35:19 member of the dead person's family Literally, "the blood avenger." Also in verses 20-21, 24, 26-27.

[296] 35:25 official high priest Literally, "the high priest who was anointed with the holy oil."

[297] 35:34 unclean Or "unacceptable." Not pure or not fit to be eaten or used in worshiping God. See Lev. 11-15 for the Old Testament rules about clean and unclean things.

[298] 36:2 lots Stones, sticks, or bones used like dice for making decisions. See Prov. 16:33.

[299] 36:4 Jubilee year See Lev. 25 for the rules the people were to follow during this special time.

[300] 36:7 ancestors Literally, "fathers," meaning a person's parents, grandparents, and all the other people that person is descended from. In the New Testament it usually refers to people who lived during Old Testament times.

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