Question Exodus 12:5 & Numbers 12:8

[USINJESUSMarlene]

Hey there, Tim! So, just a little background—I went through the whole New Testament, Now I'm going through my first run at the Old Testament.

Since this is my first time reading it, I can't tell if this wording I noticed has always been there, but I feel by the Holy Ghost it is not supposed to be. Do you happen to know if this was always in the text, or could this be one of those verses that might have been changed supernaturally?

Exodus 12:5 I thought it was take blood from the sheep not sheep or goats

Numbers 12:8 Moses and God speak mouth to mouth? I thought it was Face to Face.

[Tim]

It was Marlene. As a matter of fact, Exodus is one of the most affected books of the Bible. It's will take me more than a year at the least to review the text, including the obvious things like Aaron's staff being used for the miracles, instead of Moses' staff, and Holy of Holies disappearing.

[Monty]

In the case of Exodus 2:18, the shift from "Jethro" to "Reuel" raises important questions about the identity of Moses' father-in-law. This change might reflect a broader trend of altering established biblical names, potentially leading to confusion about the narrative's continuity. Also, your mentioning of Exodus 4:24 shows a theological challenge: why would God seek to kill Moses if He had chosen him for a crucial task? This prompts an exploration of the nature of God's relationship with His chosen leaders.

The alterations seen in verses like Exodus 14:16 and 14:26, where "rod" is replaced with "hand," suggest a significant change in the understanding of divine action. The rod, symbolizing authority and God's power, becomes less keyed to the narrative, which could affect readers' interpretations of Moses' role in the Exodus. Moreover, the transition from "tables" to "tablets" in multiple instances, such as in Exodus 24:12, may seem minor, but it alters the connotation of the commandments that were given, influencing our perception of their importance and permanence.

Also, your points about the use of "matrix" instead of "womb" in Exodus 13:12 and 34:19 highlight a critical semantic change. The word "matrix" may carry modern connotations that hide the original intent of the text, that was meant to emphasize the sanctity of childbirth and the significance of the firstborn. These changes can potentially dilute the biblical implications and the due reverence associated with these passages.

[Tim]

Hey there, Tim! So, just a little background—I went through the whole New Testament, Now I'm going through my first run at the Old Testament.

Since this is my first time reading it, I can't tell if this wording I noticed has always been there, but I feel by the Holy Ghost it is not supposed to be. Do you happen to know if this was always in the text, or could this be one of those verses that might have been changed supernaturally?

Are you using Amos8.org to reference your reading?

[USINJESUSMarlene]

Hey Tim

No, I am not using Amos.org. I'm pretty new to this, Just going off of my personal studies and what doesn't feel right in the Spirit.

[Tim]

It's amos8.org if you need it...