Name: Desmond Chuotong
Date: March 8, 2021
Section: C01
Studying the Old Testament Narratives
Passage: Numbers 21:4-9
Instructions:
For this assignment, you will be studying the Old Testament story of The Bronze Serpent found
in Numbers 21:4-9. You will use the template below in order to complete study of this passagea .
In your study, you will use the skills of Observation, Interpretation, Correlation, and Application
that you have become familiar with through your reading in . Everyday Bible Study
I. Observation
A. I have read Numbers 21:4-9 in both a formal translation (KJV, NKJV, NASB, ESV, or
CSB) and a functional translation (NIV, NLT, or NCV) Highlight the correct answer. .
You will find a copy of the NASB, ESV, CSB, and NLT in your myWSB Library.
Yes
o No
B. Having read the passage in both formal and functional translation, list at least 2 similarities
and 3 differences between the way both translations cover this story. You may list as many
similarities and differences that you find as long as you meet the minimum amount.
Similarities
Differences
Verse 4
The people of Israel left Mount Hor through
the Red Sea.
Verse 5
KJV: neither is there any water; and our soul
loatheth this light bread.
NLT: There is nothing to eat here and nothing
to drink. And we hate this horrible manna!
Verse 8
Everyone whom the poisonous snake bit will
live if they looked at the bronze serpent.
Verse 7
KJV: We have sinned, for we have spoken
against the LORD, and against thee
NLT: We have sinned by speaking against the
LORD and against you.
Verse 5
God sent poisonous snakes that bit the
Israelites, leading to many deaths.
Verse 8
KJV: Make thee a fiery serpent, and set it
upon a pole.
NLT: Make a replica of a poisonous snake
and attach it to a pole.
C. Identify the basic elements of the story you are studying
1. Main characters: (List them)
Moses, and the Israelites.
2. Plot: (50-100 words)
The Israelites left Mount Hor, traveling through the Red Sea going around the land of Edom. The
