Joshua 21:33
Joshua 21:33 in Multiple Translations
In all, thirteen cities, together with their pasturelands, were given to the Gershonite clans.
All the cities of the Gershonites according to their families were thirteen cities with their suburbs.
All the cities of the Gershonites according to their families were thirteen cities with their suburbs.
All the towns of the Gershonites with their families were thirteen with their grass-lands.
So in total thirteen towns and their pastures were allotted to the families of Gershon.
Al the cities of the Gershonites according to their families, were thirteene cities with their suburbes.
all the cities of the Gershonite, for their families, [are] thirteen cities and their suburbs.
All the cities of the Gershonites according to their families were thirteen cities with their pasture lands.
All the cities of the Gershonites, according to their families, were thirteen cities with their suburbs.
All the cities of the families of Gerson, were thirteen, with their suburbs.
So altogether the Gershon clans were allotted 13 cities and the surrounding pasturelands.
Berean Amplified Bible — Joshua 21:33
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Joshua 21:33 Interlinear (Deep Study)
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HEB
כָּל
עָרֵ֥י
הַ/גֵּרְשֻׁנִּ֖י
לְ/מִשְׁפְּחֹתָ֑/ם
שְׁלֹשׁ
עֶשְׂרֵ֥ה
עִ֖יר
וּ/מִגְרְשֵׁי/הֶֽן
כָּל
kôl
H3605
all
N-ms
עָרֵ֥י
ʻîyr
H5892
excitement
N-fp
הַ/גֵּרְשֻׁנִּ֖י
Gêrᵉshunnîy
H1649
Gershonite
Art | Ngmsa
לְ/מִשְׁפְּחֹתָ֑/ם
mishpâchâh
H4940
family
Prep | N-fp | Suff
שְׁלֹשׁ
shâlôwsh
H7969
three
Adj
עֶשְׂרֵ֥ה
ʻâsâr
H6240
ten
Adj
עִ֖יר
ʻîyr
H5892
excitement
N-fs
וּ/מִגְרְשֵׁי/הֶֽן
migrâsh
H4054
pasture
Conj | N-mp | Suff
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Hebrew Word Reference — Joshua 21:33
כָּל
kôl
H3605
"all"
N-ms
The Hebrew word for 'all' or 'everything' is used throughout the Bible, like in Genesis 1:31, where God sees all He has made as very good. It encompasses the entirety of something, whether people, things, or situations.
Definition: 1) all, the whole 1a) all, the whole of 1b) any, each, every, anything 1c) totality, everything Aramaic equivalent: kol (כֹּל "all" H3606)
Usage: Occurs in 4242 OT verses. KJV: (in) all (manner, (ye)), altogether, any (manner), enough, every (one, place, thing), howsoever, as many as, (no-) thing, ought, whatsoever, (the) whole, whoso(-ever). See also: Genesis 1:21; Genesis 17:10; Genesis 41:40.
עָרֵ֥י
ʻîyr
H5892
"excitement"
N-fp
In the Bible, this word refers to a city or town, often a place with a wall or a watchman. It is used to describe a settlement or encampment, like the city of Ai, which is mentioned in the book of Joshua. The word is used to identify specific locations in the Bible.
Definition: 1) excitement, anguish 1a) of terror
Usage: Occurs in 936 OT verses. KJV: Ai (from margin), city, court (from margin), town. See also: Genesis 4:17; Deuteronomy 3:6; Joshua 14:12.
הַ/גֵּרְשֻׁנִּ֖י
Gêrᵉshunnîy
H1649
"Gershonite"
Art | Ngmsa
A Gershonite is a descendant of Gershon, a man from the tribe of Levi, first mentioned in Genesis 46:11. Gershon was the son of Levi and brother of Kohath and Merari. His descendants are also mentioned in 1 Chronicles.
Definition: Someone descended from Gershon who was a man of the tribe of Levi living at the time of Egypt and Wilderness, first mentioned at Gen.46.11; son of: Levi (H3878); brother of: Kohath (H6955), Merari (H4847) and Jochebed (H3115); father of: Libni (H3845) and Shimei (H8096); also called Gershom at 1Ch.6.16,17,20,43,62,71; 15.7; Group of ge.re.shon (גֵּרְשׁוֹן "Gershon" H1648) § Gershonite , of Geshur a descendant of Gershon, firstborn son of Levi
Usage: Occurs in 12 OT verses. KJV: Gershonite, sons of Gershon. See also: Numbers 3:21; Numbers 26:57; 2 Chronicles 29:12.
לְ/מִשְׁפְּחֹתָ֑/ם
mishpâchâh
H4940
"family"
Prep | N-fp | Suff
This word refers to a family or clan, and can also mean a tribe or nation, such as the people of Israel, emphasizing the importance of family ties.
Definition: 1) clan, family 1a) clan 1a1) family 1a2) tribe 1a3) people, nation 1b) guild 1c) species, kind 1d) aristocrats
Usage: Occurs in 224 OT verses. KJV: family, kind(-red). See also: Genesis 8:19; Numbers 26:41; Esther 9:28.
שְׁלֹשׁ
shâlôwsh
H7969
"three"
Adj
This Hebrew word means three or thrice, and is used to describe quantities or repetitions in the Bible. It appears in various forms, including three, third, and thirteen.
Definition: 1) three, triad 1a) 3, 300, third Aramaic equivalent: te.lat (תְּלָת "three" H8532)
Usage: Occurs in 381 OT verses. KJV: [phrase] fork, [phrase] often(-times), third, thir(-teen, -teenth), three, [phrase] thrice. Compare H7991 (שָׁלִישׁ). See also: Genesis 5:22; Joshua 1:11; 2 Kings 9:32.
עֶשְׂרֵ֥ה
ʻâsâr
H6240
"ten"
Adj
In Hebrew, this word means ten, and is used to form numbers like eleven or thirteen, as seen in Genesis 31:41. It is always used in combination with other numbers.
Definition: 1) ten, -teen (in combination with other numbers) 1a) used only in combination to make the numbers 11-19
Usage: Occurs in 292 OT verses. KJV: (eigh-, fif-, four-, nine-, seven-, six-, thir-) teen(-th), [phrase] eleven(-th), [phrase] sixscore thousand, [phrase] twelve(-th). See also: Genesis 5:8; Joshua 21:7; 1 Chronicles 25:27.
עִ֖יר
ʻîyr
H5892
"excitement"
N-fs
In the Bible, this word refers to a city or town, often a place with a wall or a watchman. It is used to describe a settlement or encampment, like the city of Ai, which is mentioned in the book of Joshua. The word is used to identify specific locations in the Bible.
Definition: 1) excitement, anguish 1a) of terror
Usage: Occurs in 936 OT verses. KJV: Ai (from margin), city, court (from margin), town. See also: Genesis 4:17; Deuteronomy 3:6; Joshua 14:12.
וּ/מִגְרְשֵׁי/הֶֽן
migrâsh
H4054
"pasture"
Conj | N-mp | Suff
A pasture or open land, often the area around a building or the margin of the sea. This term describes a common or shared space in the Bible.
Definition: common, common land, open land, suburb
Usage: Occurs in 69 OT verses. KJV: cast out, suburb. See also: Leviticus 25:34; Joshua 21:37; Ezekiel 48:17.
Study Notes — Joshua 21:33
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Context — Forty-Eight Cities for the Levites
31Helkath, and Rehob—four cities, together with their pasturelands.
32And from the tribe of Naphtali they were given Kedesh in Galilee (a city of refuge for the manslayer), Hammoth-dor, and Kartan—three cities, together with their pasturelands.
33In all, thirteen cities, together with their pasturelands, were given to the Gershonite clans.
34This is what the Merarite clan (the rest of the Levites) were given: From the tribe of Zebulun they were given Jokneam, Kartah, 35Dimnah, and Nahalal—four cities, together with their pasturelands.Joshua 21:33 Summary
In Joshua 21:33, we see that the Gershonite clans, who were part of the Levite tribe, were given thirteen cities and their surrounding pasturelands. This was part of God's plan to provide for the Levites, who did not receive a specific inheritance in the land, as mentioned in Deuteronomy 18:1-2. The distribution of these cities shows us that God is a God who provides and cares for His people, just as He promised in Genesis 12:7 and Joshua 1:3-4. By trusting in God's provision, we can have confidence that He will meet our needs, just as He did for the Gershonite clans.
Frequently Asked Questions
What were the Gershonite clans given in Joshua 21:33?
The Gershonite clans were given thirteen cities, together with their pasturelands, as stated in Joshua 21:33. This is in accordance with God's instructions to Moses in Numbers 35:1-8.
Why did the Gershonite clans receive these cities?
The Gershonite clans received these cities as part of the Lord's provision for the Levites, who were not given a specific inheritance in the land, as mentioned in Deuteronomy 18:1-2 and Joshua 13:14.
What can we learn from the way the cities were distributed among the Levites?
The distribution of cities among the Levites, as seen in Joshua 21, demonstrates God's care and provision for His people, as well as the importance of following His instructions, as emphasized in Deuteronomy 12:10 and Joshua 1:7-8.
How does this verse relate to the overall theme of the book of Joshua?
Joshua 21:33 is part of the larger narrative of the book of Joshua, which describes the conquest and division of the Promised Land among the tribes of Israel, as promised in Genesis 12:7 and reiterated in Joshua 1:3-4.
Reflection Questions
- What does this verse reveal about God's character and His relationship with the Levites?
- How does the provision of cities for the Gershonite clans demonstrate God's faithfulness to His promises?
- In what ways can I apply the principle of trusting in God's provision, as seen in this verse, to my own life?
- What can I learn from the way the Israelites followed God's instructions in distributing the cities among the Levites?
Gill's Exposition on Joshua 21:33
All the cities of the Gershonites, according to their families,.... Which were divided among them, according to the number of their families: [were] thirteen cities with their suburbs; two out of the
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Joshua 21:33
And out of the tribe of Benjamin, Gibeon with her suburbs, Geba with her suburbs, No JFB commentary on these verses.
Whedon's Commentary on Joshua 21:33
28-39. Dabareh — Joshua 19:12. En-gannim — Joshua 19:21.Kedesh — Joshua 12:22. Jokneam — Joshua 12:22. Ramoth — Joshua 13:26. Heshbon — Joshua 13:17; Joshua 13:26. Jazer — Joshua 13:25.