Num 27:18 | NETfull | STEP | The Lord replied to Moses, “Take Joshua son of Nun, a man in whom is such a spirit, and lay your hand on him;

Numbers 27:18

18 The Lord replied ^{▼▼ Or “said.”} to Moses, “Take Joshua son of Nun, a man in whom is such a spirit, ^{▼▼ The word “spirit” probably refers to the Holy Spirit, in which case it would be rendered “in whom is the 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.”} and lay your hand on him; ^{▼▼ This symbolic act would indicate the transfer of leadership to Joshua.}