Numbers 21:6
“And the LORD sent fiery serpents among the people, and they bit the people; and much people of Israel died.”

What does Numbers 21:6 mean?
Numbers 21:6 is a verse from the book of Numbers in the Old Testament of the Bible. It is a part of the story of the Israelites in the wilderness after they have been freed from slavery in Egypt and are on their way to the Promised Land. The verse, in the King James Version…
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The verse from Numbers 21:6 reads: "And the LORD sent fiery serpents among the people, and they bit the people; and much people of Israel died." This passage presents a grave situation for the Israelites as they journey through the wilderness—a time of testing, trial, and…
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Heavenly Father, We come before You today, acknowledging the weight of sin and consequence that permeates our existence. As we meditate upon Your Word in Numbers 21:6, we remember the words, "And the LORD sent fiery serpents among the people, and they bit the people; and much…
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