Numbers 1:25
Numbers 1:25 in Multiple Translations
those registered to the tribe of Gad numbered 45,650.
Those that were numbered of them, even of the tribe of Gad, were forty and five thousand six hundred and fifty.
those that were numbered of them, of the tribe of Gad, were forty and five thousand six hundred and fifty.
Forty-five thousand, six hundred and fifty of the tribe of Gad were numbered.
from the tribe of Gad totaled 45,650.
The number of them, I say, of the tribe of Gad was fiue and fourtie thousand, and six hundreth and fiftie.
their numbered ones, for the tribe of Gad, [are] five and forty thousand and six hundred and fifty.
those who were counted of them, of the tribe of Gad, were forty-five thousand six hundred fifty.
Those that were numbered of them, even of the tribe of Gad, were forty and five thousand six hundred and fifty.
Forty-five thousand six hundred and fifty.
Berean Amplified Bible — Numbers 1:25
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Numbers 1:25 Interlinear (Deep Study)
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פְּקֻדֵי/הֶ֖ם
לְ/מַטֵּ֣ה
גָ֑ד
חֲמִשָּׁ֤ה
וְ/אַרְבָּעִים֙
אֶ֔לֶף
וְ/שֵׁ֥שׁ
מֵא֖וֹת
וַ/חֲמִשִּֽׁים
פְּקֻדֵי/הֶ֖ם
pâqad
H6485
to reckon
V-Qal-Inf-c | Suff
לְ/מַטֵּ֣ה
maṭṭeh
H4294
tribe
Prep | N-ms
גָ֑ד
Gâd
H1410
Gad
N-proper
חֲמִשָּׁ֤ה
châmêsh
H2568
five
Adj
וְ/אַרְבָּעִים֙
ʼarbâʻîym
H705
forty
Conj | Adj
אֶ֔לֶף
ʼeleph
H505
thousand
Adj
וְ/שֵׁ֥שׁ
shêsh
H8337
six
Conj | Adj
מֵא֖וֹת
mêʼâh
H3967
hundred
Adj
וַ/חֲמִשִּֽׁים
chămishshîym
H2572
fifty
Conj | Adj
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Hebrew Word Reference — Numbers 1:25
פְּקֻדֵי/הֶ֖ם
pâqad
H6485
"to reckon"
V-Qal-Inf-c | Suff
This word means to visit or oversee, and can imply a range of actions, from friendly to hostile. It is used in various contexts, including appointing, avenging, or delivering something into someone's care. The KJV translates it in many ways, including appoint, avenge, or commit.
Definition: : list/count 1) to attend to, muster, number, reckon, visit, punish, appoint, look after, care for 1a) (Qal) 1a1) to pay attention to, observe 1a2) to attend to 1a3) to seek, look about for 1a4) to seek in vain, need, miss, lack 1a5) to visit 1a6) to visit upon, punish 1a7) to pass in review, muster, number 1a8) to appoint, assign, lay upon as a charge, deposit 1b) (Niphal) 1b1) to be sought, be needed, be missed, be lacking 1b2) to be visited 1b3) to be visited upon 1b4) to be appointed 1b5) to be watched over 1c) (Piel) to muster, call up 1d) (Pual) to be passed in review, be caused to miss, be called, be called to account 1e) (Hiphil) 1e1) to set over, make overseer, appoint an overseer 1e2) to commit, entrust, commit for care, deposit 1f) (Hophal) 1f1) to be visited 1f2) to be deposited 1f3) to be made overseer, be entrusted 1g) (Hithpael) numbered 1h) (Hothpael) numbered
Usage: Occurs in 269 OT verses. KJV: appoint, [idiom] at all, avenge, bestow, (appoint to have the, give a) charge, commit, count, deliver to keep, be empty, enjoin, go see, hurt, do judgment, lack, lay up, look, make, [idiom] by any means, miss, number, officer, (make) overseer, have (the) oversight, punish, reckon, (call to) remember(-brance), set (over), sum, [idiom] surely, visit, want. See also: Genesis 21:1; Numbers 26:47; Psalms 8:5.
לְ/מַטֵּ֣ה
maṭṭeh
H4294
"tribe"
Prep | N-ms
In the Bible, this word can mean a tribe, like the 12 tribes of Israel, or a staff, like the one Moses used to lead his people in Exodus 4:2.
Definition: : tribe 1) staff, branch, tribe 1a) staff, rod, shaft 1b) branch (of vine) 1c) tribe 1c1) company led by chief with staff (originally)
Usage: Occurs in 205 OT verses. KJV: rod, staff, tribe. See also: Genesis 38:18; Numbers 34:19; Psalms 105:16.
גָ֑ד
Gâd
H1410
"Gad"
N-proper
Gad was the seventh son of Jacob and the founder of the tribe of Gad, which was one of the twelve tribes of Israel. He was also the name of a prophet during David's time.
Definition: A man living at the time of United Monarchy, first mentioned at 1Sa.22.5 § Gad = "troop" 1) seventh son of Jacob by Zilpah, Leah's handmaid, and full brother of Asher. 2) the tribe descended from Gad 3) a prophet during the time of David; appears to have joined David when in the hold; reappears in connection with the punishment for taking a census; also assisted in the arrangements for the musical service of the "house of God"
Usage: Occurs in 69 OT verses. KJV: Gad. See also: Genesis 30:11; Joshua 22:10; Jeremiah 49:1.
חֲמִשָּׁ֤ה
châmêsh
H2568
"five"
Adj
This Hebrew word simply means the number five. It is used throughout the Bible to describe quantities of five, such as five loaves of bread in Matthew 14:17. It can also mean a multiple of five.
Definition: 1) five 1a) five (cardinal number) 1b) a multiple of five (with another number) 1c) fifth (ordinal number)
Usage: Occurs in 272 OT verses. KJV: fif(-teen), fifth, five ([idiom] apiece). See also: Genesis 5:6; Numbers 31:45; Ezra 2:66.
וְ/אַרְבָּעִים֙
ʼarbâʻîym
H705
"forty"
Conj | Adj
The number forty is what this Hebrew word represents, often used in the Bible to mark significant periods of time, like the 40 days of rain in Genesis or the 40 years of Israel's wilderness journey.
Definition: forty
Usage: Occurs in 123 OT verses. KJV: -forty. See also: Genesis 5:13; Judges 13:1; Psalms 95:10.
אֶ֔לֶף
ʼeleph
H505
"thousand"
Adj
A thousand, as in Exodus 20:6 where God shows love to thousands of people. It represents a large number or a company of people under one leader, like an army or a group of soldiers.
Definition: : thousand 1) a thousand 1a) as numeral 2) a thousand, company 2a) as a company of men under one leader, troops
Usage: Occurs in 390 OT verses. KJV: thousand. See also: Genesis 20:16; Joshua 3:4; 2 Kings 18:23.
וְ/שֵׁ֥שׁ
shêsh
H8337
"six"
Conj | Adj
This Hebrew word means the number six, and is often used in the Bible to describe measurements, like the six days of creation in Genesis 1.
Definition: 1) six 1a) six (cardinal number) 1b) sixth (ordinal number) 1c) in combination with other numbers Aramaic equivalent: shet (שֵׁת "six" H8353)
Usage: Occurs in 202 OT verses. KJV: six(-teen, -teenth), sixth. See also: Genesis 7:6; 1 Kings 6:6; Proverbs 6:16.
מֵא֖וֹת
mêʼâh
H3967
"hundred"
Adj
Means a hundred, used as a simple number or part of a larger number in the Bible. It appears in various forms, including fractions like one one-hundredth. Found in books like Genesis and Psalms.
Definition: 1) hundred 1a) as simple number 1b) as part of larger number 1c) as a fraction-one one-hundredth (1/100) Aramaic equivalent: me.ah (מְאָה "hundred" H3969)
Usage: Occurs in 511 OT verses. KJV: hundred((-fold), -th), [phrase] sixscore. See also: Genesis 5:3; Numbers 2:6; Judges 18:17.
וַ/חֲמִשִּֽׁים
chămishshîym
H2572
"fifty"
Conj | Adj
This Hebrew word simply means the number fifty, used in various biblical contexts like measurements and quantities. It appears in Leviticus and Numbers.
Definition: 1) fifty 1a) fifty (cardinal number) 1b) a multiple of fifty (with other numbers) 1c) fiftieth (ordinal number)
Usage: Occurs in 141 OT verses. KJV: fifty. See also: Genesis 6:15; 1 Kings 7:2; Isaiah 3:3.
Study Notes — Numbers 1:25
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Context — The Number of Every Tribe
23those registered to the tribe of Simeon numbered 59,300.
24From the sons of Gad, according to the records of their clans and families, counting the names of all those twenty years of age or older who could serve in the army,
25those registered to the tribe of Gad numbered 45,650.
26From the sons of Judah, according to the records of their clans and families, counting the names of all those twenty years of age or older who could serve in the army, 27those registered to the tribe of Judah numbered 74,600.Cross References
| Reference | Text (BSB) | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Numbers 26:18 | These were the clans of Gad, and their registration numbered 40,500. |
| 2 | Numbers 2:15 | and his division numbers 45,650. |
Numbers 1:25 Summary
The verse Numbers 1:25 tells us that there were 45,650 men from the tribe of Gad who were twenty years of age or older and could serve in the army. This number is part of a bigger census that God instructed the Israelites to take, as seen in Exodus 30:12 and Numbers 1:2-3, to prepare for their journey to the Promised Land. Just like the Israelites, we can trust in God's promise to provide for us and guide us, as seen in Psalm 32:8 and Jeremiah 29:11. By following God's instructions and trusting in His sovereignty, we can find peace and confidence in our own journey with Him.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the significance of the tribe of Gad in the Bible?
The tribe of Gad is one of the twelve tribes of Israel, and their history and experiences are recorded in various parts of the Bible, including Numbers 1:25 and Deuteronomy 33:20-21, where we see God's promise to provide for them and their role in the nation of Israel.
Why were the Israelites taking a census in Numbers 1:25?
The Israelites were taking a census to determine the number of men twenty years of age or older who could serve in the army, as instructed by God in Exodus 30:12 and Numbers 1:2-3, to prepare for their journey to the Promised Land and to organize their army.
How does the number of registered men from the tribe of Gad compare to other tribes?
The number of registered men from the tribe of Gad, 45,650, is less than some tribes, such as Judah with 74,600, but more than others, such as Simeon with 59,300, as seen in Numbers 1:27 and Numbers 1:23, highlighting the diversity and uniqueness of each tribe in Israel.
What can we learn from the tribe of Gad's experience in the wilderness?
The tribe of Gad's experience in the wilderness, along with the rest of the Israelites, teaches us about God's faithfulness, provision, and guidance, as seen in Psalm 78:52-53 and Isaiah 63:14, where God leads His people through the wilderness and provides for their needs.
Reflection Questions
- What does the census in Numbers 1:25 reveal about God's interest in the details of our lives?
- How does the specific number of men from the tribe of Gad, 45,650, demonstrate God's sovereignty and control over human events?
- In what ways can we, like the tribe of Gad, trust in God's promise to provide for us and guide us through challenging circumstances?
- What role does obedience to God's instructions, as seen in Numbers 1:25, play in our own spiritual journeys and relationship with Him?
Gill's Exposition on Numbers 1:25
Those that were numbered of them, [even] of the tribe of Gad, [were] forty and five thousand six hundred and fifty. 45,650 men. [See comments on Numbers 1:20].
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Numbers 1:25
And the children of Reuben, Israel's eldest son, by their generations, after their families, by the house of their fathers, according to the number of the names, by their polls, every male from
Adam Clarke's Commentary on Numbers 1:25
Verse 25. Forty and five thousand six hundred and fifty.] Mr. Ainsworth has remarked that Gad, the handmaid's son, is the only one of all the tribes whose number ends with fifty, all the others are by thousands, and end with hundreds; which shows God's admirable providence and blessing in multiplying them so, that no odd or broken number was among all the tribes. But See Clarke on Numbers 1:46.
Cambridge Bible on Numbers 1:25
17–46. The numbers ascertained by the census. There can be no doubt that the numbers given in chs. 1–3 and 26 are purely artificial. Gray (Numbers, pp. 10–15) shews that (1) they are impossible, (2) when compared with each other they yield absurd results, (3) they are inconsistent with numbers given in Hebrew literature earlier than P . (1) The number of male Israelites of fighting age is put at 603,550, which appears in round numbers as 600,000 in Numbers 11:21, Exodus 12:37. But the fighting men could form hardly more than a quarter of the whole; so that the population would reach a total of some 2¼ millions. The present population of the Sinaitic peninsula is estimated at from 4,000 to 6,000, and a body of over 2 million people could not find subsistence even if dispersed all over the peninsula. (2) The male first-born numbered 22,273 (Numbers 3:43); and it is fair to suppose that the number of families in which the first-born child was a female would be about the same, giving a total of some 44,546 families; in which case there was an average of about 50 children to a family. Again, from Numbers 3:12 we gather that the ‘first-born’ means the first-born of the mother, not the eldest son of a father who might have several wives. There were, therefore, 44,546 mothers.
But this number (assuming that the number of women over 20 years of age was the same as that of the men, i.e. 600,000) involves the extreme improbability that only 1 in 14 women over 20 years of age had any children. (3) According to Judges 5:8 the tribes of Benjamin, Ephraim. Manasseh, Naphtali, Zebulun and Issachar yielded only 40,000 persons, i.e. apparently fighting men. But in these six tribes the fighting men were 273,300 at the first census, and 301,000 at the second (Numbers 26). Again, in Judges 18 it is related that the Danites had no proper territory belonging to them; and therefore 600 armed men (obviously the greater part of the tribe) migrated to the north. But the fighting men of Dan numbered 62,700 at the first census, and 64,400 at the second. See, further, the additional note at the end of the chapter.
Whedon's Commentary on Numbers 1:25
AND MUSTER OF THE ADULT MALES, Numbers 1:1-46.At the close of the third book of Moses the temple in the wilderness — the tabernacle — had been erected, the law of sacrifices instituted, the Aaronic