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Numbers 21:3 open_in_new
Hormah
That is, utter destruction.
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Numbers 21:9 open_in_new
serpent
( See Scofield) - (Genesis 3:14).
The serpent is a symbol of sin judged; brass speaks of the divine judgment, as in the brazen altar
( See Scofield) - (Exodus 27:1)",
note (2) and self-judgment, as in the laver of brass. The brazen serpent is a type of Christ "made sin for us"; (John 3:14); (John 3:15); (2 Corinthians 5:21) in bearing our judgment. Historically, the moment is indicated in the cry: "My God, My God, why hast Thou forsaken Me?" (Matthew 27:46).
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Numbers 21:17 open_in_new
Then Israel
The spiritual order here is beautiful:
(1) atonement (Numbers 21:8); (Numbers 21:9); (John 3:14); (John 3:15).
(2) water, symbol of the Spirit bestowed (Numbers 21:16); (John 7:37-39).
(3) joy (Numbers 21:17); (Numbers 21:18); (Romans 14:17).
(4) power (Numbers 21:21-24).