Numbers 27:18

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¹⁸The Lord replied^[a] to Moses, “Take Joshua son of Nun, a man in whom is the Spirit,^[b] and lay your hand on him;^[c]

Numbers 27:18 tn Or “said.”
Numbers 27:18 sn The word “spirit” probably refers to the Holy Spirit. This would likely be a permanent endowment for Joshua. But it is also possible to take it to refer to a proper spirit to do all the things required of such a leader (which ultimately is a gift from the Spirit of God). The Hebrew text simply says “in whom is a spirit.”
Numbers 27:18 sn This symbolic act would indicate the transfer of leadership to Joshua.

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