Numbers 2:15
Numbers 2:15 in Multiple Translations
and his division numbers 45,650.
And his host, and those that were numbered of them, were forty and five thousand and six hundred and fifty.
And his host, and those that were numbered of them, were forty and five thousand and six hundred and fifty.
The number of his army was forty-five thousand, six hundred and fifty.
and he has 45,650 men.
And his host and the nomber of the were fiue and fourtye thousande, sixe hundreth and fiftie.
and his host, and their numbered ones, [are] five and forty thousand and six hundred and fifty.
His division, and those who were counted of them, were forty-five thousand six hundred fifty.
And his host, and those that were numbered of them, were forty and five thousand and six hundred and fifty.
And the whole army of his fighting men that were numbered, were forty-five thousand six hundred and fifty.
Berean Amplified Bible — Numbers 2:15
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Numbers 2:15 Interlinear (Deep Study)
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וּ/צְבָא֖/וֹ
וּ/פְקֻדֵי/הֶ֑ם
חֲמִשָּׁ֤ה
וְ/אַרְבָּעִים֙
אֶ֔לֶף
וְ/שֵׁ֥שׁ
מֵא֖וֹת
וַ/חֲמִשִּֽׁים
וּ/צְבָא֖/וֹ
tsâbâʼ
H6635
army
Conj | N-cs | Suff
וּ/פְקֻדֵי/הֶ֑ם
pâqad
H6485
to reckon
Conj | V-Qal-Inf-c | Suff
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 2:15
וּ/צְבָא֖/וֹ
tsâbâʼ
H6635
"army"
Conj | N-cs | Suff
This Hebrew word means a large group of people or things, often referring to an army or a campaign, and is also used to describe the Lord's hosts. It appears in the Bible as a name for God, emphasizing His power and authority. In the KJV, it's translated as 'host' or 'army'.
Definition: : army 1) that which goes forth, army, war, warfare, host 1a) army, host 1a1) host (of organised army) 1a2) host (of angels) 1a3) of sun, moon, and stars 1a4) of whole creation 1b) war, warfare, service, go out to war 1c) service
Usage: Occurs in 463 OT verses. KJV: appointed time, ([phrase]) army, ([phrase]) battle, company, host, service, soldiers, waiting upon, war(-fare). See also: Genesis 2:1; 1 Samuel 17:55; Psalms 24:10.
וּ/פְקֻדֵי/הֶ֑ם
pâqad
H6485
"to reckon"
Conj | 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.
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 2:15
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Context — The Order of the Camps
13and his division numbers 59,300.
14Next will be the tribe of Gad. The leader of the Gadites is Eliasaph son of Deuel,
15and his division numbers 45,650.
16The total number of men in the divisions of the camp of Reuben is 151,450; they shall set out second. 17In the middle of the camps, the Tent of Meeting is to travel with the camp of the Levites. They are to set out in the order they encamped, each in his own place under his standard.Cross References
| Reference | Text (BSB) | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Numbers 26:18 | These were the clans of Gad, and their registration numbered 40,500. |
| 2 | Numbers 1:25 | those registered to the tribe of Gad numbered 45,650. |
Numbers 2:15 Summary
The verse Numbers 2:15 tells us that the tribe of Gad has 45,650 men in their division. This number is important because it shows how God organized the Israelites into different groups for their journey to the Promised Land (Numbers 1:1-4). Just like the Israelites, we can trust that God has a plan for our lives and will guide us if we follow His commands (Psalm 32:8, Proverbs 3:5-6). By studying the Bible and learning from the examples of leaders like Eliasaph son of Deuel, we can grow in our faith and become more obedient to God's will.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the significance of the number 45,650 in Numbers 2:15?
The number 45,650 represents the total number of men in the division of the tribe of Gad, which is one of the twelve tribes of Israel (Numbers 1:20). This number is part of the larger census of the Israelites taken by God's command (Numbers 1:2-3, Exodus 30:12).
Who is Eliasaph son of Deuel mentioned in Numbers 2:14?
Eliasaph son of Deuel is the leader of the Gadites, and his division numbers 45,650 (Numbers 2:14-15). He is also mentioned in Numbers 1:14 and Numbers 7:42, 10:20 as a leader of his tribe.
What is the purpose of counting the Israelites in the book of Numbers?
The purpose of counting the Israelites is to determine the number of men who are able to go to war (Numbers 1:3), and to organize the tribes for their journey to the Promised Land (Numbers 2:1-31, Deuteronomy 1:3).
How does the organization of the Israelite tribes relate to their worship and obedience to God?
The organization of the Israelite tribes is a demonstration of their obedience to God's commands (Numbers 1:1, Exodus 19:5-6), and it also reflects their commitment to worshiping God in a unified and orderly manner (Leviticus 1:1-7, Numbers 3:1-10).
Reflection Questions
- What does the precision of the number 45,650 reveal about God's character and attention to detail?
- How does the organization of the Israelite tribes in Numbers 2:1-31 demonstrate their dependence on God for guidance and provision?
- What can we learn from the example of Eliasaph son of Deuel as a leader of his tribe, and how can we apply those lessons to our own leadership roles?
- In what ways can we, like the Israelites, demonstrate our obedience to God's commands and our commitment to worshiping Him in a unified and orderly manner?
Gill's Exposition on Numbers 2:15
And his host,.... That is, the host of Gad, as distinct from those of Reuben and Simeon, which together formed the camp; and those that were numbered of them, [were] forty and five thousand and six hundred and fifty.
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Numbers 2:15
On the south side shall be the standard of the camp of Reuben according to their armies: and the captain of the children of Reuben shall be Elizur the son of Shedeur. On the south side ... the standard of the camp of Reuben.