Numbers 11:17
“And I will come down and talk with thee there: and I will take of the spirit which is upon thee, and will put it upon them; and they shall bear the burden of the people with thee, that thou bear it not thyself alone.”

What does Numbers 11:17 mean?
Numbers 11:17 from the King James Version (KJV) of the Bible reads: "And I will come down and talk with thee there: and I will take of the spirit which is upon thee, and will put it upon them; and they shall bear the burden of the people with thee, that thou bear it not thyself…
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In Numbers 11:17, we read, "And I will come down and talk with thee there: and I will take of the spirit which is upon thee, and will put it upon them; and they shall bear the burden of the people with thee, that thou bear it not thyself alone." This verse highlights a profound…
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Heavenly Father, We come before You today, hearts open and spirits yearning for Your presence. As we meditate on Your holy words found in Numbers 11:17, we are reminded of Your promise to be with us, to speak to us, and to empower us through Your Spirit. Lord, You declare: "And…
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