Numbers 25:17

“Vex the Midianites, and smite them:”

"Vex the Midianites, and smite them:" - Numbers 25:17
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What does Numbers 25:17 mean?

Numbers 25:17 in the King James Version reads, "Vex the Midianites, and smite them: For they vex you with their wiles, wherewith they have beguiled you in the matter of Peor, and in the matter of Cozbi, the daughter of a prince of Midian, their sister, which was slain in the day…

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Victory Over Our Oppressors: A Divine Strategy

In the book of Numbers, we come across a command that God gives to Moses regarding the Israelites’ interaction with the Midianites. Numbers 25:17 teaches us, "Vex the Midianites, and smite them." This instruction, steeped in context, reveals profound truths about spiritual…

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Prayer for Strength Against Adversity

O Lord God of Hosts, we come before You today, inspired by Your Word from Numbers 25:17 - "Vex the Midianites, and smite them." As we meditate on this scripture, we are reminded of the spiritual battles we face in our lives, often against forces that seek to distract, derail…

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