Summary of the Book of Numbers 민수기民數記 요약

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Summary of the Book of Numbers

Author: Moses was the author of the Book of Numbers.
민수기 요약
저자: 모세는 민수기의 저자입니다.

Date of Writing: The Book of Numbers was written between 1440 and 1400 B.C.
기록 날짜: 민수기는 기원전 1440년에서 1400년 사이에 기록되었습니다.

Purpose of Writing: The message of the Book of Numbers is universal and timeless. It reminds believers of the spiritual warfare in which they are engaged, for Numbers is the book of the service and walk of God’s people. The Book of Numbers essentially bridges the gap between the Israelites receiving the Law (Exodus and Leviticus) and preparing them to enter the Promised Land (Deuteronomy and Joshua).
기록의 목적: 민수기의 메시지는 보편적이며 시대를 초월합니다. 민수기는 하나님의 백성의 봉사와 행위에 관한 책이기 때문에 신자들이 영적 전쟁에 참여하고 있음을 일깨워 줍니다. 민수기는 본질적으로 이스라엘 백성이 율법(출애굽기와 레위기)을 받고 약속의 땅(신명기와 여호수아)에 들어갈 준비를 하는 과정 사이의 간극을 메워줍니다.

Key Verses:
Numbers 6:24-26, "The LORD bless you and keep you; the LORD make his face shine upon you and be gracious to you; the LORD turn his face toward you and give you peace."
Numbers 12:6-8, "When a prophet of the LORD is among you, I reveal myself to him in visions, I speak to him in dreams. But this is not true of my servant Moses; he is faithful in all my house. With him I speak face to face, clearly and not in riddles; he sees the form of the LORD. Why then were you not afraid to speak against my servant Moses?"
Numbers 14:30-34, "Not one of you will enter the land I swore with uplifted hand to make your home, except Caleb son of Jephunneh and Joshua son of Nun. As for your children that you said would be taken as plunder, I will bring them in to enjoy the land you have rejected. But you — your bodies will fall in this desert. Your children will be shepherds here for forty years, suffering for your unfaithfulness, until the last of your bodies lies in the desert. For forty years — one year for each of the forty days you explored the land — you will suffer for your sins and know what it is like to have me against you.'"
핵심 구절:
민수기 6:24-26, "여호와는 너희를 복 주시고 너희를 지키시며, 여호와는 그 얼굴을 너희에게 비추사 은혜 베푸시기를 원하며, 여호와는 그 얼굴을 너희에게로 향하여 드사 평강 주시기를 원한다."
민수기 12:6-8, "여호와의 선지자가 너희 가운데 있을 때에는 내가 환상으로 나타나고 꿈으로 그에게 말한다. 그러나 내 종 모세는 그렇지 않으니, 그는 내 온 집에 충성스럽다. 나는 그와 얼굴을 맞대고 수수께끼로 말하지 않고 분명하게 말하며, 그는 여호와의 형상을 본다. 그런즉 어찌하여 내 종 모세를 대적하여 말하기를 두려워하지 아니하였느냐?"
민수기 14:30-34, "너희 중 여분네의 아들 갈렙과 눈의 아들 여호수아 외에는 내가 너희의 집을 삼으라고 손을 들어 맹세한 땅에 들어갈 자가 하나도 없다. 너희가 약탈당할 것이라고 말한 너희 자식들은 내가 데려와서 너희가 거부한 땅을 누리게 하겠다. 그러나 너희는 이 사막에 쓰러질 것이다. 너희의 자식들은 너희의 불충실함으로 인해 사십 년 동안 이곳에서 목자가 되어 너희의 마지막 시체가 사막에 누워있을 때까지 고통을 당할 것이다. 너희가 그 땅을 탐험한 40일마다 1년씩 40년 동안 너희는 너희의 죄로 인해 고통을 받고 내가 너희를 대적하는 것이 어떤 것인지 알게 될 것이다."
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Brief Summary: Most of the events of the Book of Numbers take place in the wilderness, primarily between the second and fortieth years of the wandering of the Israelites. The first 25 chapters of the book chronicle the experiences of the first generation of Israel in the wilderness, while the rest of the book describes the experiences of the second generation. The theme of obedience and rebellion followed by repentance and blessing runs through the entire book, as well as the entire Old Testament.
요약: 민수기의 대부분의 사건은 주로 이스라엘 민족이 광야를 떠돌던 2년에서 40년 사이에 일어난 광야에서 일어납니다. 민수기의 첫 25장은 이스라엘 1세대가 광야에서 겪은 경험을 기록하고 있으며, 나머지 장은 2세대가 겪은 경험을 기술하고 있습니다. 순종과 반역에 이은 회개와 축복이라는 주제는 이 책 전체는 물론 구약 성경 전체를 관통하는 주제입니다.

The theme of the holiness of God is continued from the book of Leviticus into the book of Numbers, which reveals God’s instruction and preparation of His people to enter the Promised Land of Canaan. The importance of the Book of Numbers is indicated by its being referred to in the New Testament many times. The Holy Spirit called special attention to Numbers in 1 Corinthians 10:1-12. The words "all these things happened to them for examples" refers to the sin of the Israelites and God’s displeasure with them.
하나님의 거룩함이라는 주제는 레위기에서 민수기로 이어지며, 민수기에는 하나님의 백성이 약속의 땅 가나안에 들어가기 위한 하나님의 가르침과 준비가 드러나 있습니다. 민수기의 중요성은 신약성경에서 민수기가 여러 번 언급되는 것에서도 알 수 있습니다. 성령께서는 고린도전서 10:1-12에서 민수기를 특별히 주목하라고 하셨습니다. "이 모든 일이 그들에게 본보기로 일어난 것"이라는 말씀은 이스라엘 백성의 죄와 그들을 향한 하나님의 불쾌감을 나타냅니다.

In Romans 11:22, Paul speaks about the "goodness and severity of God." That, in a nutshell, is the message of Numbers. The severity of God is seen in the death of the rebellious generation in the wilderness, those who never entered the Promised Land. The goodness of God is realized in the new generation. God protected, preserved, and provided for these people until they possessed the land. This reminds us of the justice and love of God, which are always in sovereign harmony.
로마서 11장 22절에서 바울은 "하나님의 선하심과 엄위하심"에 대해 이야기합니다. 이것이 민수기의 메시지입니다. 하나님의 엄격하심은 광야에서 반역한 세대, 즉 약속의 땅에 들어가지 못한 세대의 죽음에서 볼 수 있습니다. 하나님의 선하심은 새로운 세대에서 실현됩니다. 하나님은 그들이 땅을 차지할 때까지 그들을 보호하고, 보존하고, 공급하셨습니다. 이것은 우리에게 항상 주권적으로 조화를 이루는 하나님의 공의와 사랑을 상기시켜 줍니다.

Foreshadowings: God’s demand for holiness in His people is completely and finally satisfied in Jesus Christ, who came to fulfill the Law on our behalf (Matthew 5:17). The concept of the promised Messiah pervades the book. The story in chapter 19 of the sacrifice of the red heifer “without defect or blemish” prefigures Christ, the Lamb of God without spot or blemish who was sacrificed for our sins. The image of the bronze snake lifted up on the pole to provide physical healing (chapter 21) also prefigures the lifting up of Christ, either upon the cross, or in the ministry of the Word, that whoever looks to Him by faith may have spiritual healing.
예표: 하나님의 백성의 거룩함에 대한 하나님의 요구는 우리를 대신하여 율법을 성취하러 오신 예수 그리스도 안에서 완전하고 최종적으로 충족되었습니다(마 5:17). 약속된 메시아의 개념은 이 책 전체에 퍼져 있습니다. 19장에 나오는 "흠도 점도 없는" 붉은 암소의 희생 이야기는 우리의 죄를 위해 희생되신 흠도 점도 없는 하나님의 어린양 그리스도를 예표합니다. 육체적 치유를 위해 장대 위에 들어 올려진 청동 뱀의 이미지(21장)는 또한 그리스도가 십자가에서 또는 말씀 사역을 통해 믿음으로 그분을 바라보는 사람이 영적 치유를 받을 수 있도록 들어 올려지는 것을 예표합니다.

In chapter 24, Balaam’s fourth oracle speaks of the star and the scepter who is to rise out of Jacob. Here is a prophecy of Christ who is called the "morning star" in Revelation 22:16 for His glory, brightness, and splendor, and for the light that comes by Him. He may also be called a scepter, that is, a scepter bearer, because of his royalty. He not only has the name of a king, but has a kingdom, and rules with a scepter of grace, mercy, and righteousness.
24장에서 발람의 네 번째 신탁은 야곱에게서 떠오를 별과 홀에 대해 이야기합니다. 여기에는 요한계시록 22장 16절에서 그분의 영광, 밝음, 광채, 그리고 그분으로부터 오는 빛으로 인해 "샛별"이라고 불리는 그리스도에 대한 예언이 있습니다. 그는 왕족이기 때문에 홀, 즉 홀을 가진 자라고도 불릴 수 있습니다. 그분은 왕의 이름뿐 아니라 왕국을 가지고 계시며 은혜와 자비와 의의 홀을 가지고 통치하십니다.

Practical Application: A major theological theme developed in the New Testament from Numbers is that sin and unbelief, especially rebellion, reap the judgment of God. First Corinthians specifically says—and Hebrews 3:7— 4:13 strongly implies— that these events were written as examples for believers to observe and avoid. We are not to “set our hearts on evil things” (1 Corinthians 10:6), or be sexually immoral (1 Corinthians 10:8) or put God to the test (1 Corinthians 10:9) or gripe and complain (1 Corinthians 10:10).
실제 적용: 신약성경에서 민수기로부터 발전된 주요 신학적 주제는 죄와 불신앙, 특히 반역은 하나님의 심판을 받는다는 것입니다. 히브리서 3장 7절부터 4장 13절까지는 이러한 사건들이 신자들이 관찰하고 피해야 할 본보기로 기록되었다는 것을 강력하게 암시하고 있습니다. 우리는 "악한 일에 마음을 두거나"(고전 10:6), 성적으로 부도덕하거나(고전 10:8), 하나님을 시험하거나(고전 10:9), 원망과 불평(고전 10:10)을 해서는 안 됩니다.

Just as the Israelites wandered in the wilderness 40 years because of their rebellion, so too does God sometimes allow us to wander away from Him and suffer loneliness and lack of blessings when we rebel against Him. But God is faithful and just, and just as He restored the Israelites to their rightful place in His heart, He will always restore Christians to the place of blessing and intimate fellowship with Him if we repent and return to Him (1 John 1:9).
이스라엘 백성이 반역으로 인해 40년 동안 광야에서 방황했던 것처럼, 하나님도 우리가 그분을 거역할 때 때때로 우리가 그분에게서 멀어지고 외로움과 축복의 결핍을 겪도록 허락하십니다. 그러나 하나님은 신실하시고 공의로우시며, 이스라엘 백성을 하나님의 정당한 자리로 회복시켜 주신 것처럼, 우리가 회개하고 주님께 돌아오면 언제나 그리스도인들을 축복과 친밀한 교제의 자리로 회복시켜 주실 것입니다(요일 1:9).

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Bible Book Summary

Numbers Summary
by Jay Smith

성경 요약
민수기 요약
by 제이 스미스

The book of numbers is largely Narrative History as far as its genre. It was written by Moses about 1450-1410 B.C. Key personalities include Moses, Aaron, Miriam, Joshua, Caleb, Eleazar, Korah, and Balaam.

The purpose of the book of Numbers is to tell about how Israel prepared to enter the promise land, but sinned and was punished. It describes Moses taking two population censuses, hence the name Numbers.

민수기는 장르로는 주로 내러티브 역사서에 속합니다. 모세, 아론, 미리암, 여호수아, 갈렙, 엘르아살, 고라, 발람 등 주요 인물이 주전 1450~1410년경에 기록되었으며, 모세, 아론, 미리암, 여호수아, 갈렙, 엘르아살, 고라, 발람이 등장합니다.
민수기의 목적은 이스라엘이 약속의 땅으로 들어갈 준비를 하다가 어떻게 죄를 짓고 벌을 받았는지에 대해 이야기하는 것입니다. 민수기는 모세가 두 차례에 걸쳐 인구 조사를 실시하는 내용을 담고 있어 민수기라는 이름이 붙여졌습니다.

•    From chapters 1-9 the Israelites are preparing for their journey and entry into the promise land. Moses begins by taking a census of all the tribes, primarily to see how many men are available and in shape for military service. Next, Moses dedicates the Levites and instructs the Nazirite vows and laws. During this time, the Israelites celebrate the 2nd Passover one year after their exit from bondage.

- 1장부터 9장까지 이스라엘 백성은 여정을 떠나 약속의 땅으로 들어갈 준비를 합니다. 모세는 모든 지파를 대상으로 인구 조사를 실시하여 군복무를 할 수 있는 남성의 수와 몸 상태를 파악하는 것으로 시작합니다. 다음으로 모세는 레위인을 헌신하고 나실인 서약과 율법을 가르칩니다. 이 기간 동안 이스라엘 백성들은 종살이에서 벗어난 지 1년 후 두 번째 유월절을 지킵니다.

•    In chapters 10-12, the Israelites travel from the wilderness in Sinai to approach the promise land. The people complain about their food, God gives them quail, and because of their greed, He also sends them a plague. Miriam and Aaron learn a lesson about whom God places in leadership.

- 10-12장에서는 이스라엘 백성이 시내 광야를 떠나 약속의 땅으로 향하는 여정을 다룹니다. 백성들은 음식에 대해 불평하지만 하나님은 메추라기를 주시고, 그들의 탐욕 때문에 재앙도 내리십니다. 미리암과 아론은 하나님께서 누구를 지도자로 세우시는지에 대한 교훈을 얻습니다.

•    In chapters 13-19, we see severe punishment for disobedience and unfaithfulness to God. Moses sends out 12 spies to perform reconnaissance on the promise land. The 12 spies return and only two of them bring good news. The people fear the occupants and rebel against taking the land. For this God punishes them and sends them into the wilderness for forty years to roam.

- 13~19장에서는 하나님에 대한 불순종과 불충실에 대한 가혹한 형벌을 볼 수 있습니다. 모세는 약속의 땅을 정찰하기 위해 12명의 정탐꾼을 보냅니다. 12명의 정탐꾼이 돌아왔지만 그중 단 두 명만이 좋은 소식을 전합니다. 백성들은 거주민들을 두려워하고 땅을 차지하지 않겠다고 반란을 일으킵니다. 이에 대해 하나님은 그들을 벌하시고 40년 동안 광야로 보내어 방랑하게 하십니다.

•    The last chapters of Numbers, from 20-36, the new generation of Israelites again attempt to enter the land to take it as God promised. This time they easily destroy two nations that confront them as they are entering. Balak uses his prophet Balaam to learn to seduce the Israelites to worship Baal. Because of this disobedience, about 24,000 people die, including Balaam. Before the book of Numbers ends, Moses again conducts a census, and Joshua assumes the leadership of Israel in place of Moses who is banned from the promise land, due to his disobedience.

- 민수기 마지막 장인 20~36장에서는 새로운 세대의 이스라엘 백성이 하나님의 약속대로 그 땅을 차지하기 위해 다시 한 번 입성을 시도합니다. 이번에는 진입하는 과정에서 그들을 가로막는 두 나라를 쉽게 멸망시킵니다. 발락은 선지자 발람을 통해 이스라엘 백성들이 바알을 숭배하도록 유혹하는 방법을 배웁니다. 이 불순종으로 인해 발람을 포함하여 약 24,000명이 죽습니다. 민수기가 끝나기 전에 모세는 다시 인구 조사를 실시하고, 불순종으로 약속의 땅에 들어가지 못하게 된 모세를 대신해 여호수아가 이스라엘의 지도자로 취임합니다.

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first census(Num ch.1) vs. second census(Num ch.26) 민수기 1-2차 인구조사 비교

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first census(Num ch.1) vs. second census(Num ch.26)
The first census and the second census in the book of Numbers are two different counts of the Israelites who came out of Egypt. Here are some of the main differences between them:
첫 번째 인구 조사(민 1장) 대 두 번째 인구 조사(민 26장)
민수기의 첫 번째 인구 조사와 두 번째 인구 조사는 애굽에서 나온 이스라엘 백성을 대상으로 한 두 가지 다른 인구 조사입니다. 다음은 두 인구조사의 주요 차이점입니다:


The first census was taken in the second month of the second year after the Exodus ( Num 1:1 ) numbering the first generation of post-Exodus Israelites. The second census was taken in the fortieth year after the Exodus numbering the second generation of post-Exodus Israelites ( Num 20:1, 22 -29; 33:38 ).
첫 번째 인구 조사는 출애굽 후 두 번째 해 두 번째 달에 실시되었으며(민 1:1), 출애굽 후 이스라엘 1세대의 수를 매겼습니다. 두 번째 인구 조사는 출애굽 후 40년째 되는 해에 출애굽 후 이스라엘 백성의 2세대를 대상으로 실시되었습니다(민 20:1, 22~29, 33:38).


The first census was primarily for military organization, while the second census was also for apportioning the land of Canaan among the tribes ( Num 26:52-56 ).
The first census counted 603,550 men who were able to go to war, while the second census counted 601,730 men who were able to go to war. The total number of Israelites decreased by 1,820 people ( Num 1:46; 26:51 ).
첫 번째 인구 조사는 주로 군대 조직을 위한 것이었고, 두 번째 인구 조사는 각 지파에게 가나안 땅을 분배하기 위한 것이었습니다(민 26:52-56).
첫 번째 인구 조사에서는 전쟁에 나갈 수 있는 남자가 603,550명이었고, 두 번째 인구 조사에서는 전쟁에 나갈 수 있는 남자가 601,730명으로 집계되었습니다. 이스라엘의 총 인구는 1,820명이 감소했습니다(민 1:46, 26:51).


The first census included the tribe of Levi, while the second census excluded the tribe of Levi. The Levites were not counted among the other tribes because they were set apart for the service of the tabernacle ( Num 1:47-54; 26:57-62 ).
첫 번째 인구 조사에는 레위 지파가 포함되었고, 두 번째 인구 조사에는 레위 지파가 제외되었습니다. 레위 지파는 성막 봉사를 위해 구별되었기 때문에 다른 지파에 포함되지 않았습니다(민 1:47-54, 26:57-62).


The first census had no changes in the names of the clans and families of the tribes, while the second census had some changes in the names of the clans and families of the tribes. Some of the changes were due to the deaths of some individuals, such as Korah, Dathan, and Abiram, who rebelled against Moses and Aaron ( Num 16; 26:9-11 ). Some of the changes were due to the births of new individuals, such as the daughters of Zelophehad, who claimed their inheritance in the land ( Num 26:33; 27:1-11 ).
첫 번째 인구 조사에서는 지파의 씨족과 가족 이름에 변화가 없었지만, 두 번째 인구 조사에서는 지파의 씨족과 가족 이름에 약간의 변화가 있었습니다. 일부 변화는 모세와 아론에게 반역한 고라, 다단, 아비람과 같은 일부 개인의 죽음으로 인한 것이었습니다(민 16; 26:9-11). 일부 변화는 그 땅의 상속권을 주장한 스로핫의 딸들과 같은 새로운 개인의 출생으로 인한 것이었습니다(민 26:33, 27:1-11).


The first census and the second census in the book of Numbers show the faithfulness of God to preserve and prepare his people for the Promised Land, despite their unbelief and disobedience. They also show the sovereignty of God to fulfill his promises and purposes for his people, according to his grace and justice.
민수기의 첫 번째 인구 조사와 두 번째 인구 조사는 불신앙과 불순종에도 불구하고 자기 백성을 약속의 땅으로 보존하고 준비시키시는 하나님의 신실하심을 보여줍니다. 또한 하나님의 은혜와 공의에 따라 백성을 향한 약속과 목적을 이루시는 하나님의 주권을 보여줍니다.


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