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◄ Numbers 21:8►
New International Version
The LORD said to Moses, “Make a snake and put it up on a pole; anyone who is bitten can look at it and live.”

New Living Translation
Then the LORD told him, “Make a replica of a poisonous snake and attach it to a pole. All who are bitten will live if they simply look at it!”

English Standard Version
And the LORD said to Moses, “Make a fiery serpent and set it on a pole, and everyone who is bitten, when he sees it, shall live.”

Berean Standard Bible
Then the LORD said to Moses, “Make a fiery serpent and mount it on a pole. When anyone who is bitten looks at it, he will live.”

King James Bible
And the LORD said unto Moses, Make thee a fiery serpent, and set it upon a pole: and it shall come to pass, that every one that is bitten, when he looketh upon it, shall live.

New King James Version
Then the LORD said to Moses, “Make a fieryserpent, and set it on a pole; and it shall be that everyone who is bitten, when he looks at it, shall live.”

New American Standard Bible
Then the LORD said to Moses, “Make a fieryserpent, and put it on a flagpole; and it shall come about, that everyone who is bitten, and looks at it, will live.”

NASB 1995
Then the LORD said to Moses, “Make a fiery serpent, and set it on a standard; and it shall come about, that everyone who is bitten, when he looks at it, he will live.”

NASB 1977
Then the LORD said to Moses, “Make a fieryserpent, and set it on a standard; and it shall come about, that everyone who is bitten, when he looks at it, he shall live.”

Legacy Standard Bible
Then Yahweh said to Moses, “Make a fieryserpent and set it on a standard; and it will be that everyone who is bitten and looks at it, will live.”

Amplified Bible
Then the LORD said to Moses, “Make a fieryserpent [of bronze] and set it on a pole; and everyone who is bitten will live when he looks at it.”

Christian Standard Bible
Then the LORD said to Moses, “Make a snake image and mount it on a pole. When anyone who is bitten looks at it, he will recover.”

Holman Christian Standard Bible
Then the LORD said to Moses, “Make a snake image and mount it on a pole. When anyone who is bitten looks at it, he will recover.”

American Standard Version
And Jehovah said unto Moses, Make thee a fiery serpent, and set it upon a standard: and it shall come to pass, that every one that is bitten, when he seeth it, shall live.

Contemporary English Version
and the LORD answered, "Make a snake out of bronze and place it on top of a pole. Anyone who gets bitten can look at the snake and be saved from death."

English Revised Version
And the LORD said unto Moses, Make thee a fiery serpent, and set it upon a standard: and it shall come to pass, that every one that is bitten, when he seeth it, shall live.

GOD'S WORD® Translation
The LORD said to Moses, "Make a snake, and put it on a pole. Anyone who is bitten can look at it and live."

Good News Translation
Then the LORD told Moses to make a metal snake and put it on a pole, so that anyone who was bitten could look at it and be healed.

International Standard Version
Then the LORD instructed Moses, "Make a poisonous serpent out of brass and fasten it to a pole. Anyone who has been bitten and who looks at it will live."

NET Bible
The LORD said to Moses, "Make a poisonous snake and set it on a pole. When anyone who is bitten looks at it, he will live."

New Heart English Bible
The LORD said to Moses, "Make a fiery serpent, and set it on a standard: and it shall happen, that everyone who is bitten, when he sees it, shall live."

Webster's Bible Translation
And the LORD said to Moses, Make thee a fiery serpent, and set it upon a pole: and it shall come to pass, that every one that is bitten, when he looketh upon it, shall live.
Majority Text Translations
Majority Standard Bible
Then the LORD said to Moses, “Make a fiery serpent and mount it on a pole. When anyone who is bitten looks at it, he will live.”

World English Bible
Yahweh said to Moses, “Make a venomous snake, and set it on a pole. It shall happen that everyone who is bitten, when he sees it, shall live.”
Literal Translations
Literal Standard Version
And YHWH says to Moses, “Make a burning [serpent] for yourself, and set it on an ensign; and it has been, everyone who is bitten and has seen it—he has lived.”

Young's Literal Translation
And Jehovah saith unto Moses, 'Make for thee a burning serpent, and set it on an ensign; and it hath been, every one who is bitten and hath seen it -- he hath lived.

Smith's Literal Translation
And Jehovah will say to Moses, Make to thee a burning, and put it up for a signal: and it was every one being bitten, and he saw it and lived.
Catholic Translations
Douay-Rheims Bible
And the Lord said to him: Make brazen serpent, and set it up for a sign: whosoever being struck shall look on it, shall live.

Catholic Public Domain Version
And the Lord said to him: “Make a bronze serpent, and place it as a sign. Whoever, having been struck, gazes upon it, shall live.”

New American Bible
and the LORD said to Moses: Make a seraph and mount it on a pole, and everyone who has been bitten will look at it and recover.

New Revised Standard Version
And the LORD said to Moses, “Make a poisonous serpent, and set it on a pole; and everyone who is bitten shall look at it and live.”
Translations from Aramaic
Lamsa Bible
And the LORD said to Moses, Make a fiery serpent of brass, and set it upon a pole; and it shall come to pass that every one who is bitten by a serpent, when he looks upon it, shall live.

Peshitta Holy Bible Translated
And LORD JEHOVAH said to Moshe: “Make for yourself a destructive serpent of brass, and set it for a sign, and everyone whom a Serpent will bite shall look at it and he shall live.”
OT Translations
JPS Tanakh 1917
And the LORD said unto Moses: 'Make thee a fiery serpent, and set it upon a pole; and it shall come to pass, that every one that is bitten, when he seeth it, shall live.'

Brenton Septuagint Translation
And Moses prayed to the Lord for the people; and the Lord said to Moses, Make thee a serpent, and put it on a signal-staff; and it shall come to pass that whenever a serpent shall bite a man, every oneso bitten that looks upon it shall live.

Additional Translations ...
Audio Bible



Context
The Bronze Serpent
…7Then the people came to Moses and said, “We have sinned by speaking against the LORD and against you. Intercede with the LORD so He will take the snakes away from us.” So Moses interceded for the people.8Then the LORDsaidtoMoses,“Makea fiery serpentand mountitona pole.When anyonewho is bittenlooks at it,he will live.”9So Moses made a bronze snake and mounted it on a pole. If anyone who was bitten looked at the bronze snake, he would live.…

Cross References
John 3:14-15
Just as Moses lifted up the snake in the wilderness, so the Son of Man must be lifted up, / that everyone who believes in Him may have eternal life.

2 Kings 18:4
He removed the high places, shattered the sacred pillars, and cut down the Asherah poles. He also demolished the bronze snake called Nehushtan that Moses had made, for up to that time the Israelites had burned incense to it.

Isaiah 45:22
Turn to Me and be saved, all the ends of the earth; for I am God, and there is no other.

John 12:32
And I, when I am lifted up from the earth, will draw everyone to Myself.”

1 Corinthians 10:9
We should not test Christ, as some of them did, and were killed by snakes.

Isaiah 11:10
On that day the Root of Jesse will stand as a banner for the peoples. The nations will seek Him, and His place of rest will be glorious.

John 6:40
For it is My Father’s will that everyone who looks to the Son and believes in Him shall have eternal life, and I will raise him up at the last day.”

John 8:28
So Jesus said, “When you have lifted up the Son of Man, then you will know that I am He, and that I do nothing on My own, but speak exactly what the Father has taught Me.

Isaiah 53:5
But He was pierced for our transgressions, He was crushed for our iniquities; the punishment that brought us peace was upon Him, and by His stripes we are healed.

2 Corinthians 5:21
God made Him who knew no sin to be sin on our behalf, so that in Him we might become the righteousness of God.

Hebrews 12:2
Let us fix our eyes on Jesus, the author and perfecter of our faith, who for the joy set before Him endured the cross, scorning its shame, and sat down at the right hand of the throne of God.

Psalm 107:20
He sent forth His word and healed them; He rescued them from the Pit.

Isaiah 52:13
Behold, My Servant will prosper; He will be raised and lifted up and highly exalted.

Romans 8:3
For what the law was powerless to do in that it was weakened by the flesh, God did by sending His own Son in the likeness of sinful man, as an offering for sin. He thus condemned sin in the flesh,

Galatians 3:13
Christ redeemed us from the curse of the law by becoming a curse for us. For it is written: “Cursed is everyone who is hung on a tree.”


Treasury of Scripture

And the LORD said to Moses, Make you a fiery serpent, and set it on a pole: and it shall come to pass, that every one that is bitten, when he looks on it, shall live.

Psalm 106:43-45
Many times did he deliver them; but they provokedhim with their counsel, and were brought low for their iniquity…

Psalm 145:8
The LORDis gracious, and full of compassion; slow to anger, and of great mercy.

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Numbers 21
1.Israel destroys the Canaanites at Hormah
4.The people murmuring are plagued with fiery serpents
7.They repenting are healed by a bronze serpent
10.Various journeys of the Israelites
21.Sihon is overcome
33.And Og














Then the LORD said to Moses
This phrase indicates direct divine communication, a common occurrence in the Pentateuch where God speaks to Moses as the leader of Israel. It underscores Moses' role as a mediator between God and the Israelites. This divine instruction follows a period of rebellion and complaint by the Israelites, highlighting God's continued guidance despite their disobedience.

Make a fiery serpent
The term "fiery serpent" refers to the bronze serpent Moses was instructed to create. The Hebrew word for "fiery" can also mean "burning," possibly describing the burning sensation of the snake bites or the appearance of the bronze. Serpents were common in the desert regions where the Israelites traveled, and their presence here serves as both a literal and symbolic representation of sin and judgment.

and mount it on a pole
The act of mounting the serpent on a pole elevates it for visibility, symbolizing the need for the Israelites to look up in faith for healing. This act of elevation prefigures the crucifixion of Jesus Christ, as referenced inJohn 3:14-15, where Jesus compares His being lifted up on the cross to the serpent in the wilderness.

When anyone who is bitten looks at it
This phrase emphasizes the condition of faith and obedience required for healing. The act of looking signifies trust in God's provision and acknowledgment of His power to save. It is a test of faith, as the Israelites must believe that simply looking at the bronze serpent will result in healing.

he will live
The promise of life upon looking at the serpent highlights God's mercy and the power of faith. It serves as a typology of salvation through Christ, where belief in Him leads to eternal life. This narrative foreshadows the New Testament message of salvation through faith, as seen inJohn 3:16. The physical healing of the Israelites points to the spiritual healing available through Jesus.

Persons / Places / Events
1.The LORD (Yahweh)
The covenant God of Israel, who provides a solution to the Israelites' plight.

2.Moses
The leader of the Israelites, chosen by God to mediate His instructions and lead the people.

3.Fiery Serpent
A bronze serpent created by Moses as instructed by God, symbolizing both judgment and healing.

4.The Israelites
The people of God, who were suffering from snake bites due to their complaints and rebellion.

5.The Wilderness
The setting of this event, where the Israelites wandered and faced various trials.
Teaching Points
Faith and Obedience
The act of looking at the bronze serpent required faith and obedience. It was not the serpent itself that healed, but the trust in God's promise. Similarly, our faith in Christ's work on the cross is what brings spiritual healing.

God's Provision in Judgment
Even in judgment, God provides a means of salvation. The bronze serpent was a symbol of the very thing that caused their suffering, yet it became the means of their healing. This points to Christ, who became sin for us to provide salvation.

The Danger of Idolatry
The bronze serpent later became an idol for the Israelites, showing how easily we can turn God's provisions into objects of worship. We must guard against allowing symbols of faith to replace our faith in God Himself.

The Simplicity of Salvation
The instruction to simply "look" and live underscores the simplicity of the gospel message. Salvation is not about complex rituals but about faith in God's provision through Christ.

The Necessity of Repentance
The Israelites' need to look at the serpent was a call to acknowledge their sin and turn back to God. Repentance is a crucial step in experiencing God's healing and restoration.
Bible Study Questions and Answers
1.What is the meaning of Numbers 21:8?

2.How does Numbers 21:8 demonstrate God's provision and mercy to the Israelites?

3.What does the bronze serpent symbolize in the context of Numbers 21:8?

4.How does John 3:14-15 connect to the events in Numbers 21:8?

5.How can we apply the lesson of faith from Numbers 21:8 today?

6.What does "look at it and live" teach about obedience and trust in God?

7.Why did God choose a bronze serpent for healing in Numbers 21:8?

8.How does Numbers 21:8 foreshadow Jesus' crucifixion?

9.What is the significance of looking at the bronze serpent for healing?

10.What are the top 10 Lessons from Numbers 21?

11.What does the Bible say about Jesus statues?

12.What does the Bible say about Christian relics?

13.Numbers 21:8-9 – Why would God command Moses to create a bronze serpent, seemingly at odds with prohibitions against idol-making in Exodus 20?

14.What is the story of the Bronze Serpent?
What Does Numbers 21:8 Mean
Then the LORD said to Moses

God takes the initiative. He intervenes in real time and space, speaking directly to His servant.

• This pattern of divine instruction echoesExodus 25:8, where the LORD gives specific commands for the tabernacle, stressing that obedience brings blessing (Deuteronomy 28:1-2).

• The reliability of Scripture rests on such historical moments: the same LORD who spoke at Sinai (Exodus 20:1) now addresses Moses again.

Make a fiery serpent

A “fiery” (burning, venomous) bronze replica of the very thing causing death is commanded.

• God often turns the symbol of judgment into the instrument of salvation (Genesis 22:13 with the ram,John 3:14-15 comparing the serpent to Christ).

• By using a visible object, the LORD confirms that He controls even deadly creatures (Psalm 91:13).

and mount it on a pole

Elevation makes the remedy unmistakable and accessible.

• The lifted serpent prefigures Christ’s crucifixion: “Just as Moses lifted up the serpent in the wilderness, so the Son of Man must be lifted up” (John 3:14-15).

• A pole implies public display (Numbers 26:10). No secret cure; grace is offered openly (Isaiah 52:10).

When anyone who is bitten

The promise is universal within the camp—no hierarchy, no exclusions.

• The same impartiality appears inJoel 2:32: “Everyone who calls on the name of the LORD will be saved.”

• The bite underscores sin’s deadly sting (Romans 6:23) and humanity’s equal need for divine intervention.

looks at it

A simple, active response—look and trust.

• Faith is exercised through a God-ordained act, not a human invention (2 Kings 5:10-14 with Naaman washing).

• Looking implies repentance: turning eyes from complaints (Numbers 21:5-7) toward God’s provision (Hebrews 12:2, “fixing our eyes on Jesus”).

he will live

Life replaces death immediately upon obedient faith.

• Physical healing here illustrates spiritual salvation (Ephesians 2:4-5).

• Centuries later, the bronze serpent became an idol (2 Kings 18:4), reminding us to cling to the Giver, not the gift.

summary

Numbers 21:8 shows the LORD’s sovereign grace: He speaks, provides a visible substitute, calls for faith, and grants life. The serpent on the pole points forward to Christ lifted up on the cross, where everyone—bitten by sin yet willing to look in faith—receives life everlasting.

(8)Make thee a fiery serpent.--The single Hebrew word which is here employed issaraph(a seraph), orburning one,as inNumbers 21:6, where the wordnehashim--serpents--occurs also. The meaning is explained in the following verse, in which it is said that Moses made "a serpent of brass."

Set it upon a pole.--Better,a standard.The LXX. have???????,the Vulgatesignum.The Hebrew word (nes) is the same which occurs inExodus 17:15, "Jehovah-nissi"--i.e.,Jehovah is my standard or banner.

Verse 8. -Make thee a fiery serpent. Asaraph. The Septuagint, not understanding the meaning ofsaraph, has simplyὄφιν (cf.John 3:14). Set it upon a pole.גֵם Septuagintσήμειον. Vulgate,signum. The same word is better translated "ensign" in such passages asIsaiah 11:10; "banner" in such asPsalm 60:4; "standard" in such asJeremiah 51:27. The "pole" may have been the tallest and most conspicuous of those military standards which were planted (probably on some elevation) as rallying points for the various camps; or it may have been one loftier still, made for the occasion.

Parallel Commentaries ...


Hebrew
Then the LORD
יְהוָ֜ה(Yah·weh)
Noun - proper - masculine singular
Strong's 3068:LORD -- the proper name of the God of Israel

said
וַיֹּ֨אמֶר(way·yō·mer)
Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine singular
Strong's 559:To utter, say

to
אֶל־(’el-)
Preposition
Strong's 413:Near, with, among, to

Moses,
מֹשֶׁ֗ה(mō·šeh)
Noun - proper - masculine singular
Strong's 4872:Moses -- a great Israelite leader, prophet and lawgiver

“Make
עֲשֵׂ֤ה(‘ă·śêh)
Verb - Qal - Imperative - masculine singular
Strong's 6213:To do, make

a snake
שָׂרָ֔ף(śā·rāp̄)
Noun - masculine singular
Strong's 8314:Burning, poisonous, a saraph, symbolical creature

and mount
וְשִׂ֥ים(wə·śîm)
Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Imperative - masculine singular
Strong's 7760:Put -- to put, place, set

it
אֹת֖וֹ(’ō·ṯōw)
Direct object marker | third person masculine singular
Strong's 853:Untranslatable mark of the accusative case

on
עַל־(‘al-)
Preposition
Strong's 5921:Above, over, upon, against

a pole.
נֵ֑ס(nês)
Noun - masculine singular
Strong's 5251:A flag, a sail, a flagstaff, a signal, a token

When anyone
כָּל־(kāl-)
Noun - masculine singular construct
Strong's 3605:The whole, all, any, every

who is bitten
הַנָּשׁ֔וּךְ(han·nā·šūḵ)
Article | Verb - Qal - QalPassParticiple - masculine singular
Strong's 5391:To strike with a, sting, to oppress with usury

looks at it,
וְרָאָ֥ה(wə·rā·’āh)
Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Conjunctive perfect - third person masculine singular
Strong's 7200:To see

he will live.”
וָחָֽי׃(wā·ḥāy)
Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Conjunctive perfect - third person masculine singular
Strong's 2425:To live, to revive


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