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Num 33:30

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

From the early Church Fathers to now.

Num 33:30 · Douay-Rheims

“And departing from Hesmona, they came to Moseroth.”

Patristic before A.D. 750

254

A.D.

Origen Patristic

c. A.D. 184–253

“Now from here a stage is made at Mesoroth [Moseroth], which is thought to mean "shutting out." What do they shut out? Doubtless the wicked suggestions of the opposing spirit from their thoughts.”

Source

Modern · 1953 →

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