Nombres - Caput 11

Nombres 11.1 interea ortum est murmur populi quasi dolentium pro labore contra Dominum quod cum audisset iratus est et accensus in eos ignis Domini devoravit extremam castrorum partem Nombres 11.2 cumque clamasset populus ad Mosen oravit Moses Dominum et absortus est ignis Nombres 11.3 vocavitque nomen loci illius Incensio eo quod succensus fuisset contra eos ignis Domini Nombres 11.4 vulgus quippe promiscuum quod ascenderat cum eis flagravit desiderio sedens et flens iunctis sibi pariter filiis Israhel et ait quis dabit nobis ad vescendum carnes Nombres 11.5 recordamur piscium quos comedebamus in Aegypto gratis in mentem nobis veniunt cucumeres et pepones porrique et cepae et alia Nombres 11.6 anima nostra arida est nihil aliud respiciunt oculi nostri nisi man Nombres 11.7 erat autem man quasi semen coriandri coloris bdellii Nombres 11.8 circuibatque populus et colligens illud frangebat mola sive terebat in mortario coquens in olla et faciens ex eo tortulas saporis quasi panis oleati Nombres 11.9 cumque descenderet nocte super castra ros descendebat pariter et man Nombres 11.10 audivit ergo Moses flentem populum per familias singulos per ostia tentorii sui iratusque est furor Domini valde sed et Mosi intoleranda res visa est Nombres 11.11 et ait ad Dominum cur adflixisti servum tuum quare non invenio gratiam coram te et cur inposuisti pondus universi populi huius super me Nombres 11.12 numquid ego concepi omnem hanc multitudinem vel genui eam ut dicas mihi porta eos in sinu tuo sicut portare solet nutrix infantulum et defer in terram pro qua iurasti patribus eorum Nombres 11.13 unde mihi carnes ut dem tantae multitudini flent contra me dicentes da nobis carnes ut comedamus Nombres 11.14 non possum solus sustinere omnem hunc populum quia gravis mihi est Nombres 11.15 sin aliter tibi videtur obsecro ut interficias me et inveniam gratiam in oculis tuis ne tantis adficiar malis Nombres 11.16 et dixit Dominus ad Mosen congrega mihi septuaginta viros de senibus Israhel quos tu nosti quod senes populi sint ac magistri et duces eos ad ostium tabernaculi foederis faciesque ibi stare tecum Nombres 11.17 ut descendam et loquar tibi et auferam de spiritu tuo tradamque eis ut sustentent tecum onus populi et non tu solus graveris Nombres 11.18 populo quoque dices sanctificamini cras comedetis carnes ego enim audivi vos dicere quis dabit nobis escas carnium bene nobis erat in Aegypto ut det vobis Dominus carnes et comedatis Nombres 11.19 non uno die nec duobus vel quinque aut decem nec viginti quidem Nombres 11.20 sed usque ad mensem dierum donec exeat per nares vestras et vertatur in nausiam eo quod reppuleritis Dominum qui in medio vestri est et fleveritis coram eo dicentes quare egressi sumus ex Aegypto Nombres 11.21 et ait Moses sescenta milia peditum huius populi sunt et tu dicis dabo eis esum carnium mense integro Nombres 11.22 numquid ovium et boum multitudo caedetur ut possit sufficere ad cibum vel omnes pisces maris in unum congregabuntur ut eos satient Nombres 11.23 cui respondit Dominus numquid manus Domini invalida est iam nunc videbis utrum meus sermo opere conpleatur Nombres 11.24 venit igitur Moses et narravit populo verba Domini congregans septuaginta viros de senibus Israhel quos stare fecit circa tabernaculum Nombres 11.25 descenditque Dominus per nubem et locutus est ad eum auferens de spiritu qui erat in Mosen et dans septuaginta viris cumque requievisset in eis spiritus prophetaverunt nec ultra cessarunt Nombres 11.26 remanserant autem in castris duo viri quorum unus vocabatur Heldad et alter Medad super quos requievit spiritus nam et ipsi descripti fuerant et non exierant ad tabernaculum Nombres 11.27 cumque prophetarent in castris cucurrit puer et nuntiavit Mosi dicens Heldad et Medad prophetant in castris Nombres 11.28 statim Iosue filius Nun minister Mosi et electus e pluribus ait domine mi Moses prohibe eos Nombres 11.29 at ille quid inquit aemularis pro me quis tribuat ut omnis populus prophetet et det eis Dominus spiritum suum Nombres 11.30 reversusque est Moses et maiores natu Israhel in castra Nombres 11.31 ventus autem egrediens a Domino arreptas trans mare coturnices detulit et dimisit in castra itinere quantum uno die confici potest ex omni parte castrorum per circuitum volabantque in aere duobus cubitis altitudine super terram Nombres 11.32 surgens ergo populus toto die illo et nocte ac die altero congregavit coturnicum qui parum decem choros et siccaverunt eas per gyrum castrorum Nombres 11.33 adhuc carnes erant in dentibus eorum nec defecerat huiuscemodi cibus et ecce furor Domini concitatus in populum percussit eum plaga magna nimis Nombres 11.34 vocatusque est ille locus sepulchra Concupiscentiae ibi enim sepelierunt populum qui desideraverat egressi Nombres 11.35 autem de sepulchris Concupiscentiae venerunt in Aseroth et manserunt ibi

Nombres : Caput 11

Reflections on Numbers 11: Complaints and Divine Provision Numbers chapter 11 is a profoundly revealing account that illustrates the complaints of the people of Israel and how God responds to their discontent. This passage highlights Moses' discouragement, the appointment of seventy elders to assist him, and God's miraculous sending of quail. Through these events, we are confronted with essential themes such as ingratitude, shared leadership, and the consequences of greed. Numbers 11 highlights the striking contrast between divine provision and human dissatisfaction, inviting us to reflect on our own relationship with gratitude and spiritual direction. With this in mind, we invite you to explore five biblical passages that shed light on the principles of contentment and leadership present in this complex chapter.

1. 1 Corinthians 10:10

"And do not grumble, as some of them grumbled and were killed by the destroying angel." - In this exhortation, Paul recalls the Israelites' complaints and the serious consequences that resulted, warning us against the temptation to grumble.

2. James 5:16

"Therefore, confess your sins to one another and pray for one another. The prayer of a righteous person is powerful and effective." - This exhortation reminds us of the importance of intercession, just as Moses prays for the people in Numbers 11.

3. John 3:34

"For he whom God has sent speaks the words of God, because God gives him the Spirit without limitation." - This verse about Jesus evokes the distribution of the Spirit to the seventy elders, highlighting divine generosity in contrast to human dissatisfaction.

4. Philippians 2:14

"Do everything without complaining and disputing." - Paul reinforces the warning against complaining, a central theme in Numbers 11, urging us to adopt an attitude of contentment.

5. Psalms 78:29-31

"They ate until they were satisfied; he gave them what they desired. But before they had finished satisfying their desire, while there was still food in their mouths, God's anger was kindled against them; he struck down the strongest among them and struck down the young men of Israel." - This psalm directly echoes the events of Numbers 11, reminding us that greed can lead to severe judgment.

Meditating on these passages, we are called to cultivate a spirit of gratitude and acknowledge God's abundant provision in our lives, while learning to exercise wise leadership and of humility.