Numbers 11:25

French PDV2017 (Parole de Vie 2017)

Le Seigneur descend dans le nuage de fumée et il parle à Moïse. Il prend une part de l’esprit qui est en Moïse et il la donne aux 70 anciens. Dès que l’esprit se pose sur eux, ils se mettent à parler comme des prophètes, mais ils ne continuent pas.

Que signifie ce verset ?

In this verse, God speaks to Moses and shares some of Moses' spiritual gift with the seventy elders. This gift allows the elders to prophesy, which means they can speak God's words. The elders kept prophesying without stopping.

Expliqué aux enfants

Imagine if you had a special toy that could make you tell stories that everyone believed. One day, your friend lets you share your toy with some other friends, and now they can all tell amazing stories too. That's kind of what happened with Moses and the elders.

Contexte historique

The book of Numbers was written by Moses around 1446-1406 BC. This verse describes an event where God, in a cloud, gives some of Moses' spiritual gifts to the seventy elders, allowing them to prophesy. This happened during the Israelites' journey from Egypt to the Promised Land.

Application pour aujourd'hui

This verse can remind us that spiritual gifts are not just for a select few but can be shared among believers. Just as Moses shared his gift with the elders, we can also share our spiritual gifts with others to help build the church and spread God's message.

Thèmes

• spiritual gifts
• prophesying
• leadership
• sharing
• community

Versets liés

• Acts 2:1-4
• Exodus 24:1-11
• 1 Kings 19:16-18
• Ezekiel 37:1-14
• John 14:16-17

Questions fréquentes

Why did God give the spirit to the seventy elders?

God wanted to empower more people to prophesy, spreading His message and supporting Moses.

What does 'prophesying' mean in this context?

Prophesying means speaking God's words. It involves receiving divine revelation and sharing it with others.

Why didn't the elders stop prophesying?

The verse suggests that the elders continued prophesying without stopping because they were filled with the spirit that God had given them.

How can this verse be applied in modern church settings?

Church leaders can encourage sharing of spiritual gifts among members to build a more vibrant and supportive community.