Numbers 10:32
Numbers 10:32 in Multiple Translations
If you come with us, we will share with you whatever good things the LORD gives us.”
And it shall be, if thou go with us, yea, it shall be, that what goodness the LORD shall do unto us, the same will we do unto thee.
And it shall be, if thou go with us, yea, it shall be, that what good soever Jehovah shall do unto us, the same will we do unto thee.
And if you come with us, we will give you a part in whatever good the Lord does for us.
If you come with us, whatever good things the Lord blesses us with we'll share with you.”
And if thou go with vs, what goodnes the Lord shall shew vnto vs, the same will we shewe vnto thee.
and it hath come to pass when thou goest with us, yea, it hath come to pass — that good which Jehovah doth kindly with us — it we have done kindly to thee.'
It shall be, if you go with us—yes, it shall be—that whatever good the LORD does to us, we will do the same to you.”
And it shall be, if thou wilt go with us, yea, it shall be, that what goodness the LORD shall do to us, the same will we do to thee.
And if thou comest with us, we will give thee what is the best of the riches which the Lord shall deliver to us.
Come with us. We will share with you all the good things that Yahweh gives to us.”
Berean Amplified Bible — Numbers 10:32
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Numbers 10:32 Interlinear (Deep Study)
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HEB
וְ/הָיָ֖ה
כִּי
תֵלֵ֣ךְ
עִמָּ֑/נוּ
וְ/הָיָ֣ה
הַ/טּ֣וֹב
הַ/ה֗וּא
אֲשֶׁ֨ר
יֵיטִ֧יב
יְהוָ֛ה
עִמָּ֖/נוּ
וְ/הֵטַ֥בְנוּ
לָֽ/ךְ
וְ/הָיָ֖ה
hâyâh
H1961
to be
Conj | V-Qal-3ms
כִּי
kîy
H3588
for
Conj
תֵלֵ֣ךְ
yâlak
H3212
to walk
V-Qal-Imperf-2ms
עִמָּ֑/נוּ
ʻim
H5973
with
Prep | Suff
וְ/הָיָ֣ה
hâyâh
H1961
to be
Conj | V-Qal-3ms
הַ/טּ֣וֹב
ṭôwb
H2896
pleasant
Art | Adj
הַ/ה֗וּא
hûwʼ
H1931
he/she/it
Art | Pron
אֲשֶׁ֨ר
ʼăsher
H834
which
Rel
יֵיטִ֧יב
yâṭab
H3190
be good
V-Hiphil-Imperf-3ms
יְהוָ֛ה
Yᵉhôvâh
H3068
The Lord
N-proper
עִמָּ֖/נוּ
ʻim
H5973
with
Prep | Suff
וְ/הֵטַ֥בְנוּ
yâṭab
H3190
be good
Conj | V-Hiphil-1cp
לָֽ/ךְ
Prep | Suff
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Hebrew Word Reference — Numbers 10:32
וְ/הָיָ֖ה
hâyâh
H1961
"to be"
Conj | V-Qal-3ms
The Hebrew word for to be means to exist or come into being. It is used to describe something that happens or comes to pass, like in Genesis where God creates the world.
Definition: 1) to be, become, come to pass, exist, happen, fall out 1a) (Qal) 1a1) --- 1a1a) to happen, fall out, occur, take place, come about, come to pass 1a1b) to come about, come to pass 1a2) to come into being, become 1a2a) to arise, appear, come 1a2b) to become 1a2b1) to become 1a2b2) to become like 1a2b3) to be instituted, be established 1a3) to be 1a3a) to exist, be in existence 1a3b) to abide, remain, continue (with word of place or time) 1a3c) to stand, lie, be in, be at, be situated (with word of locality) 1a3d) to accompany, be with 1b) (Niphal) 1b1) to occur, come to pass, be done, be brought about 1b2) to be done, be finished, be gone
Usage: Occurs in 3131 OT verses. KJV: beacon, [idiom] altogether, be(-come), accomplished, committed, like), break, cause, come (to pass), do, faint, fall, [phrase] follow, happen, [idiom] have, last, pertain, quit (one-) self, require, [idiom] use. See also: Genesis 1:2; Genesis 17:4; Genesis 36:11.
כִּי
kîy
H3588
"for"
Conj
A conjunction used to show cause or connection, as in Genesis 2:23 where Adam says the woman is bone of his bone because she was taken out of him. It is often translated as 'for', 'because', or 'since'.
Definition: 1) that, for, because, when, as though, as, because that, but, then, certainly, except, surely, since 1a) that 1a1) yea, indeed 1b) when (of time) 1b1) when, if, though (with a concessive force) 1c) because, since (causal connection) 1d) but (after negative) 1e) that if, for if, indeed if, for though, but if 1f) but rather, but 1g) except that 1h) only, nevertheless 1i) surely 1j) that is 1k) but if 1l) for though 1m) forasmuch as, for therefore
Usage: Occurs in 3910 OT verses. KJV: and, + (forasmuch, inasmuch, where-) as, assured(-ly), + but, certainly, doubtless, + else, even, + except, for, how, (because, in, so, than) that, + nevertheless, now, rightly, seeing, since, surely, then, therefore, + (al-) though, + till, truly, + until, when, whether, while, whom, yea, yet. See also: Genesis 1:4; Genesis 26:16; Genesis 42:15.
תֵלֵ֣ךְ
yâlak
H3212
"to walk"
V-Qal-Imperf-2ms
To walk or go, this verb means to move from one place to another, used literally or figuratively, as in to live or die, or to lead someone.
Definition: 1) to go, walk, come 1a) (Qal) 1a1) to go, walk, come, depart, proceed, move, go away 1a2) to die, live, manner of life (fig.) 1b) (Hiphil) to lead, bring, lead away, carry, cause to walk
Usage: Occurs in 936 OT verses. KJV: [idiom] again, away, bear, bring, carry (away), come (away), depart, flow, [phrase] follow(-ing), get (away, hence, him), (cause to, made) go (away, -ing, -ne, one's way, out), grow, lead (forth), let down, march, prosper, [phrase] pursue, cause to run, spread, take away (-journey), vanish, (cause to) walk(-ing), wax, [idiom] be weak. See also: Genesis 3:14; Exodus 5:8; Deuteronomy 28:14.
עִמָּ֑/נוּ
ʻim
H5973
"with"
Prep | Suff
This Hebrew word means with or together, like when God is with his people in Exodus 33:14-15. It's used to describe accompaniment or association, and can also mean against or beside. The word is used to convey a sense of relationship or proximity between people or things.
Definition: 1) with 1a) with 1b) against 1c) toward 1d) as long as
Usage: Occurs in 919 OT verses. KJV: accompanying, against, and, as ([idiom] long as), before, beside, by (reason of), for all, from (among, between), in, like, more than, of, (un-) to, with(-al). See also: Genesis 3:6; Exodus 21:14; Deuteronomy 29:11.
וְ/הָיָ֣ה
hâyâh
H1961
"to be"
Conj | V-Qal-3ms
The Hebrew word for to be means to exist or come into being. It is used to describe something that happens or comes to pass, like in Genesis where God creates the world.
Definition: 1) to be, become, come to pass, exist, happen, fall out 1a) (Qal) 1a1) --- 1a1a) to happen, fall out, occur, take place, come about, come to pass 1a1b) to come about, come to pass 1a2) to come into being, become 1a2a) to arise, appear, come 1a2b) to become 1a2b1) to become 1a2b2) to become like 1a2b3) to be instituted, be established 1a3) to be 1a3a) to exist, be in existence 1a3b) to abide, remain, continue (with word of place or time) 1a3c) to stand, lie, be in, be at, be situated (with word of locality) 1a3d) to accompany, be with 1b) (Niphal) 1b1) to occur, come to pass, be done, be brought about 1b2) to be done, be finished, be gone
Usage: Occurs in 3131 OT verses. KJV: beacon, [idiom] altogether, be(-come), accomplished, committed, like), break, cause, come (to pass), do, faint, fall, [phrase] follow, happen, [idiom] have, last, pertain, quit (one-) self, require, [idiom] use. See also: Genesis 1:2; Genesis 17:4; Genesis 36:11.
הַ/טּ֣וֹב
ṭôwb
H2896
"pleasant"
Art | Adj
In the Bible, this Hebrew word means good or welfare, describing something that is beneficial or pleasing, like a good deed or a happy time. It is used in many contexts, including Genesis and Psalms. This word is often translated as 'good' or 'beautiful'.
Definition: adj 1) good, pleasant, agreeable 1a) pleasant, agreeable (to the senses) 1b) pleasant (to the higher nature) 1c) good, excellent (of its kind) 1d) good, rich, valuable in estimation 1e) good, appropriate, becoming 1f) better (comparative) 1g) glad, happy, prosperous (of man's sensuous nature) 1h) good understanding (of man's intellectual nature) 1i) good, kind, benign 1j) good, right (ethical) Aramaic equivalent: tav (טָב "fine" H2869)
Usage: Occurs in 521 OT verses. KJV: beautiful, best, better, bountiful, cheerful, at ease, [idiom] fair (word), (be in) favour, fine, glad, good (deed, -lier, -liest, -ly, -ness, -s), graciously, joyful, kindly, kindness, liketh (best), loving, merry, [idiom] most, pleasant, [phrase] pleaseth, pleasure, precious, prosperity, ready, sweet, wealth, welfare, (be) well(-favoured). See also: Genesis 1:4; Ruth 2:22; 2 Chronicles 3:8.
הַ/ה֗וּא
hûwʼ
H1931
"he/she/it"
Art | Pron
This word is a pronoun meaning 'he', 'she', or 'it', used to refer to a person or thing. It is used in the Bible to emphasize a subject or make it clear who is being talked about.
Definition: pron 3p s 1) he, she, it 1a) himself (with emphasis) 1b) resuming subj with emphasis 1c) (with minimum emphasis following predicate) 1d) (anticipating subj) 1e) (emphasising predicate) 1f) that, it (neuter) demons pron 2) that (with article)
Usage: Occurs in 1693 OT verses. KJV: he, as for her, him(-self), it, the same, she (herself), such, that (...it), these, they, this, those, which (is), who. See also: Genesis 2:11; Genesis 32:19; Exodus 21:3.
אֲשֶׁ֨ר
ʼăsher
H834
"which"
Rel
This Hebrew word is a conjunction that connects ideas and events in the Bible, like in the book of Genesis, where it's used to describe the relationship between God and His creation.
Definition: A: 1) (relative part.) 1a) which, who 1b) that which 2) (conj) 2a) that (in obj clause) 2b) when 2c) since 2d) as 2e) conditional if B: Beth+ 1) in (that) which 2) (adv) 2a) where 3) (conj) 3a) in that, inasmuch as 3b) on account of C: Mem+ 1) from (or than) that which 2) from (the place) where 3) from (the fact) that, since D: Kaph+ 1) (conj.), according as, as, when 1a) according to that which, according as, as 1b) with a causal force: in so far as, since 1c) with a temporal force: when
Usage: Occurs in 4440 OT verses. KJV: [idiom] after, [idiom] alike, as (soon as), because, [idiom] every, for, [phrase] forasmuch, [phrase] from whence, [phrase] how(-soever), [idiom] if, (so) that ((thing) which, wherein), [idiom] though, [phrase] until, [phrase] whatsoever, when, where ([phrase] -as, -in, -of, -on, -soever, -with), which, whilst, [phrase] whither(-soever), who(-m, -soever, -se). As it is indeclinable, it is often accompanied by the personal pronoun expletively, used to show the connection. See also: Genesis 1:7; Genesis 20:9; Genesis 31:16.
יֵיטִ֧יב
yâṭab
H3190
"be good"
V-Hiphil-Imperf-3ms
To be good means to be pleasing or joyful, making something or someone sound, beautiful, or happy. It is used in various forms, including being glad, doing well, or being content. It appears in many books, including Psalms and Proverbs.
Definition: 1) to be good, be pleasing, be well, be glad 1a) (Qal) 1a1) to be glad, be joyful 1a2) to be well placed 1a3) to be well for, be well with, go well with 1a4) to be pleasing, be pleasing to 1b) (Hiphil) 1b1) to make glad, rejoice 1b2) to do good to, deal well with 1b3) to do well, do thoroughly 1b4) to make a thing good or right or beautiful 1b5) to do well, do right
Usage: Occurs in 105 OT verses. KJV: be accepted, amend, use aright, benefit, be (make) better, seem best, make cheerful, be comely, [phrase] be content, diligent(-ly), dress, earnestly, find favour, give, be glad, do (be, make) good(-ness), be (make) merry, please ([phrase] well), shew more (kindness), skilfully, [idiom] very small, surely, make sweet, thoroughly, tire, trim, very, be (can, deal, entreat, go, have) well (said, seen). See also: Genesis 4:7; 2 Samuel 3:36; Psalms 33:3.
יְהוָ֛ה
Yᵉhôvâh
H3068
"The Lord"
N-proper
Yehovah is another name for God, often translated as 'the Lord'. It is a national name for God in the Jewish faith. This name is used throughout the Old Testament.
Definition: Another name of ye.ru.sha.laim (יְרוּשָׁלִַ֫ם, יְרוּשְׁלֵם "Jerusalem" H3389)
Usage: Occurs in 5522 OT verses. KJV: Jehovah, the Lord. Compare H3050 (יָהּ), H3069 (יְהֹוִה). See also: Genesis 2:4; Genesis 24:42; Exodus 8:8.
עִמָּ֖/נוּ
ʻim
H5973
"with"
Prep | Suff
This Hebrew word means with or together, like when God is with his people in Exodus 33:14-15. It's used to describe accompaniment or association, and can also mean against or beside. The word is used to convey a sense of relationship or proximity between people or things.
Definition: 1) with 1a) with 1b) against 1c) toward 1d) as long as
Usage: Occurs in 919 OT verses. KJV: accompanying, against, and, as ([idiom] long as), before, beside, by (reason of), for all, from (among, between), in, like, more than, of, (un-) to, with(-al). See also: Genesis 3:6; Exodus 21:14; Deuteronomy 29:11.
וְ/הֵטַ֥בְנוּ
yâṭab
H3190
"be good"
Conj | V-Hiphil-1cp
To be good means to be pleasing or joyful, making something or someone sound, beautiful, or happy. It is used in various forms, including being glad, doing well, or being content. It appears in many books, including Psalms and Proverbs.
Definition: 1) to be good, be pleasing, be well, be glad 1a) (Qal) 1a1) to be glad, be joyful 1a2) to be well placed 1a3) to be well for, be well with, go well with 1a4) to be pleasing, be pleasing to 1b) (Hiphil) 1b1) to make glad, rejoice 1b2) to do good to, deal well with 1b3) to do well, do thoroughly 1b4) to make a thing good or right or beautiful 1b5) to do well, do right
Usage: Occurs in 105 OT verses. KJV: be accepted, amend, use aright, benefit, be (make) better, seem best, make cheerful, be comely, [phrase] be content, diligent(-ly), dress, earnestly, find favour, give, be glad, do (be, make) good(-ness), be (make) merry, please ([phrase] well), shew more (kindness), skilfully, [idiom] very small, surely, make sweet, thoroughly, tire, trim, very, be (can, deal, entreat, go, have) well (said, seen). See also: Genesis 4:7; 2 Samuel 3:36; Psalms 33:3.
לָֽ/ךְ
""
Prep | Suff
Study Notes — Numbers 10:32
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Context — From Sinai to Paran
30“I will not go,” Hobab replied. “Instead, I am going back to my own land and my own people.”
31“Please do not leave us,” Moses said, “since you know where we should camp in the wilderness, and you can serve as our eyes.
32If you come with us, we will share with you whatever good things the LORD gives us.”
33So they set out on a three-day journey from the mountain of the LORD, with the ark of the covenant of the LORD traveling ahead of them for those three days to seek a resting place for them. 34And the cloud of the LORD was over them by day when they set out from the camp.Cross References
| Reference | Text (BSB) | |
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| 1 | Judges 1:16 | Now the descendants of Moses’ father-in-law, the Kenite, went up with the men of Judah from the City of Palms to the Wilderness of Judah in the Negev near Arad. They went to live among the people. |
| 2 | Deuteronomy 10:18 | He executes justice for the fatherless and widow, and He loves the foreigner, giving him food and clothing. |
| 3 | 1 John 1:3 | We proclaim to you what we have seen and heard, so that you also may have fellowship with us. And this fellowship of ours is with the Father and with His Son, Jesus Christ. |
| 4 | Psalms 22:27–31 | All the ends of the earth will remember and turn to the LORD. All the families of the nations will bow down before Him. For dominion belongs to the LORD and He rules over the nations. All the rich of the earth will feast and worship; all who go down to the dust will kneel before Him— even those unable to preserve their lives. Posterity will serve Him; they will declare the Lord to a new generation. They will come and proclaim His righteousness to a people yet unborn— all that He has done. |
| 5 | Psalms 67:5–7 | Let the peoples praise You, O God; let all the peoples praise You. The earth has yielded its harvest; God, our God, blesses us. God blesses us, that all the ends of the earth shall fear Him. |
| 6 | Judges 4:11 | Now Heber the Kenite had moved away from the Kenites, the descendants of Hobab the father-in-law of Moses, and had pitched his tent by the great tree of Zaanannim, which was near Kedesh. |
Numbers 10:32 Summary
This verse, Numbers 10:32, shows that the Israelites wanted Hobab to join them on their journey and promised to share the good things God would give them. This is like when we share our toys or treats with our friends because we want them to be happy. The Israelites knew that God would give them good things, and they wanted Hobab to have some of those good things too, just like God wants everyone to have good things, as seen in Matthew 7:11 where it says God gives good gifts to those who ask Him. By inviting Hobab to join them, the Israelites were showing that they trusted God to provide for them and wanted to share that provision with others.
Frequently Asked Questions
What motivated Moses to invite Hobab to join the Israelites on their journey?
Moses recognized the value of Hobab's experience and knowledge of the wilderness, which would be beneficial for the Israelites as they traveled, as seen in Numbers 10:31 where Moses says Hobab can serve as their eyes.
What does this verse reveal about the Israelites' relationship with God?
This verse shows that the Israelites acknowledged God as the source of all good things, and they were willing to share these blessings with others, as stated in Numbers 10:32, reflecting a similar attitude seen in Psalms 23:1 where God is credited as the shepherd and provider.
How does this invitation reflect the character of God?
The invitation to Hobab reflects God's desire to bless all people, regardless of their background, as seen in Numbers 10:32, and is consistent with God's character as a loving and generous God, as described in Matthew 5:45 where God causes the sun to shine on both the evil and the good.
What can we learn from Moses' invitation to Hobab about evangelism and sharing our faith?
Moses' invitation to Hobab demonstrates the importance of sharing the blessings of God with others and inviting them to join us on our spiritual journey, as seen in Matthew 28:19-20 where Jesus commands us to make disciples of all nations.
Reflection Questions
- What are some ways I can share the good things God has given me with others, just like the Israelites offered to share with Hobab?
- How can I, like Moses, recognize the value and gifts that others bring to our community, and invite them to join us on our journey with God?
- In what ways can I reflect God's generous and loving character in my interactions with others, especially those who may not know Him?
- What are some 'good things' that God has given me, and how can I use them to bless and serve others?
Gill's Exposition on Numbers 10:32
And it shall be, if thou go with us, yea, it shall be,.... This repetition is for the confirmation of it, more strongly assuring him of what follows: that what goodness the Lord shall do unto us, the
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Numbers 10:32
And it shall be, if thou go with us, yea, it shall be, that what goodness the LORD shall do unto us, the same will we do unto thee. If thou go with us.
Cambridge Bible on Numbers 10:32
Numbers 10:11-34 The departure from Sinai The section consists of two well-defined narratives: Numbers 10:11-28 and Numbers 10:29-33 . The latter is obviously parallel to the former, and not a continuation of it; Moses’ request to Ḥ ?obab was made immediately before the departure, Numbers 10:34 is P’s continuation of Num 10:28.
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The Lord My Husband by Octavius Winslow | Octavius Winslow emphasizes the profound relationship between God and the believer, particularly in the context of widowhood, where God is portrayed as the 'Husband' to those who h |
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Of the Various Sorts of Proselytes. by John Gill | John Gill discusses the various types of proselytes in the Jewish tradition, emphasizing their different statuses and the conditions under which they were accepted into the Jewish |
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Our Daily Homily - Deuteronomy by F.B. Meyer | F.B. Meyer emphasizes God's unwavering support and guidance throughout life's journey, as illustrated in Deuteronomy. He highlights that God carries His people with love and compas |
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(Through the Bible) 1 John 5 by Chuck Smith | In this sermon, the preacher emphasizes the importance of believing in the witness of God. He compares it to our legal system, which relies on the testimony of witnesses. The preac |
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Prayer - Fellowship With God by Bill McLeod | In this sermon, Pastor Bill shares a story about a high school teacher who told a dirty story in the classroom, highlighting the power of God to convict and transform hearts. He em |
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Key Words: Fellowship by J. Glyn Owen | In this sermon, the speaker emphasizes the importance of preparing oneself before entering into the presence of God. He mentions the call to worship as a summons from God to His pe |
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The Friends of God by Bill McLeod | In this sermon, the preacher shares a personal story about a man from his church who was in distress and came to see him. The man had experienced a family accident and was deeply a |