Numbers 20:8 - Scofield Reference Notes

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speak ye unto the rock before their eyes

See (Exodus 17:5).

( See Scofield) - (Exodus 17:5).

The rock (Christ) (1 Corinthians 10:4) once smitten, needs not to be smitten (crucified) again. Moses' act exalted himself (Numbers 20:10) and implied (in type) that the one sacrifice was ineffectual, thus denying the eternal efficacy of the blood; (Hebrews 9:25); (Hebrews 9:26); (Hebrews 10:3); (Hebrews 10:11); (Hebrews 10:12). The abundant water (grace reaching the need of the people, despite the error of their leader) tells of refreshing and power through the Spirit.

Related Commentaries of Numbers 20:8

Numbers 20:8

8 Take the rod, and gather thou the assembly together, thou, and Aaron thy brother, and speak ye unto the rock before their eyes; and it shall give forth his water, and thou shalt bring forth to them water out of the rock: so thou shalt give the congregation and their beasts drink.