SEV Biblia, Chapter 12:2
Y dijeron: ¿Solamente por Moisés ha hablado el SEÑOR? ¿No ha hablado también por nosotros? Y lo oyó el SEÑOR.
Clarke's Bible Commentary - Numbers 12:2
Verse 2. Hath the Lord indeed spoken only by Moses?] It is certain that both Aaron and Miriam had received a portion of the prophetic spirit, (see Exod. iv. 15, and xv. 20), and therefore they thought they might have a share in the government; for though there was no kind of gain attached to this government, and no honour hut such as came from God, yet the love of power is natural to the human mind; and in many instances men will sacrifice even honour, pleasure, and profit to the lust of power.
John Gill's Bible Commentary
Ver. 2. And they said, hath the Lord, indeed spoken only by Moses ? etc.] They own he had spoken by him; this was so notorious that it could not be denied: hath he not spoken also by us ? are we not prophets as well as he? the Lord spake to Aaron while he was in Egypt, and had made him a good spokesman in his name, and bore this testimony of him, that he could speak well, and Miriam is expressly called a prophetess, ( Exodus 4:14,27) ( Exodus 15:20); and this being the case, they stomached it that they should have no concern in the choice and appointment of the seventy elders: and the Lord heard [it] ; for perhaps this was said secretly between themselves; but God, that sees, and hears, and knows all things, took notice of what was spoken by them, and resented it; for it was ultimately against himself, who had ordered Moses to do what he did.
Matthew Henry Commentary
Verses 1-9 - The patience of Moses was tried in his own family, as well as by the people. The pretence was, that he had married a foreign wife; but probably their pride was hurt, and their envy stirred up, by his superior authority. Opposition from our near relations, and from religious friends, is most painful. But this is to be looked for, an it will be well if in such circumstances we can preserve the gentlenes and meekness of Moses. Moses was thus fitted to the work he was calle to. God not only cleared Moses, but praised him. Moses had the spiri of prophecy in a way which set him far above all other prophets; yet he that is least in the kingdom of heaven, is greater than he; and ou Lord Jesus infinitely excels him, Heb 3:1. Let Miriam and Aaro consider whom it was they insulted. We have reason to be afraid of saying or doing any thing against the servants of God. And those ar presumptuous indeed who are not afraid to speak evil of dignities, 2P 2:10. The removal of God's presence is the surest and saddest token of God's displeasure. Woe to us, if he depart! he never departs, till by sin and folly we drive him from us.
Original Hebrew
ויאמרו 559 הרק 7535 אך 389 במשׁה 4872 דבר 1696 יהוה 3068 הלא 3808 גם 1571 בנו דבר 1696 וישׁמע 8085 יהוה׃ 3068
