The interpretation timeline

Num 33:24

How this passage has been read — the sources, oldest to newest.

From the early Church Fathers to now.

Num 33:24 · Douay-Rheims

“Departing from the mountain Sepher, they came to Arada.”

Patristic before A.D. 750

254

A.D.

Origen Patristic

c. A.D. 184–253

“Next they arrive at Charadath [Haradah], which in our language signifies "made competent." Indeed, this is just what Paul says, "He has made us competent to be ministers of a new covenant."”

Source

Modern · 1953 →

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