Numbers 27:16

Numbers Old Testament

WEB

"Let the Lord, the God of the spirits of all flesh, appoint a man over the congregation,

KJV

Let the LORD, the God of the spirits of all flesh, set a man over the congregation,

Commentary

Commentary

Let the Lord, the God of the spirits of all flesh,.... The Maker of the souls of men, called the spir its of all flesh, or of corporeal beings, to distinguish them from the angels, who, though spirits, are incorporeal; and who knows the different qualities of the souls of men, their powers, and capacities, and fitness for service, what gifts and talents they have for business; and who can bestow such upon them, which will quality them for it: set a man over the congregation: meaning in his room and stead.