Numbers 2:19
Numbers 2:19 in Multiple Translations
and his division numbers 40,500.
And his host, and those that were numbered of them, were forty thousand and five hundred.
And his host, and those that were numbered of them, were forty thousand and five hundred.
The number of his army was forty thousand, five hundred.
and he has 40,500 men.
And his host and the nomber of the were fortie thousand and fiue hundreth.
and his host, and their numbered ones, [are] forty thousand and five hundred.
His division, and those who were counted of them, were forty thousand five hundred.
And his host, and those that were numbered of them, were forty thousand and five hundred.
The whole army of his fighting men, that were numbered, were forty thousand five hundred.
Berean Amplified Bible — Numbers 2:19
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Numbers 2:19 Interlinear (Deep Study)
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וּ/צְבָא֖/וֹ
וּ/פְקֻדֵי/הֶ֑ם
אַרְבָּעִ֥ים
אֶ֖לֶף
וַ/חֲמֵ֥שׁ
מֵאֽוֹת
וּ/צְבָא֖/וֹ
tsâbâʼ
H6635
army
Conj | N-cs | Suff
וּ/פְקֻדֵי/הֶ֑ם
pâqad
H6485
to reckon
Conj | V-Qal-Inf-c | Suff
אַרְבָּעִ֥ים
ʼarbâʻîym
H705
forty
Adj
אֶ֖לֶף
ʼeleph
H505
thousand
Adj
וַ/חֲמֵ֥שׁ
châmêsh
H2568
five
Conj | Adj
מֵאֽוֹת
mêʼâh
H3967
hundred
Adj
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Hebrew Word Reference — Numbers 2:19
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.
אַרְבָּעִ֥ים
ʼarbâʻîym
H705
"forty"
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.
אֶ֖לֶף
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.
וַ/חֲמֵ֥שׁ
châmêsh
H2568
"five"
Conj | 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.
מֵאֽוֹת
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.
Study Notes — Numbers 2:19
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Context — The Order of the Camps
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.
18On the west side, the divisions of Ephraim are to camp under their standard: The leader of the Ephraimites is Elishama son of Ammihud,
19and his division numbers 40,500.
20The tribe of Manasseh will be next to it. The leader of the Manassites is Gamaliel son of Pedahzur, 21and his division numbers 32,200.Cross References
| Reference | Text (BSB) | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Numbers 1:33 | those registered to the tribe of Ephraim numbered 40,500. |
| 2 | Numbers 26:37 | These were the clans of Ephraim, and their registration numbered 32,500. These clans were the descendants of Joseph. |
Numbers 2:19 Summary
The verse Numbers 2:19 tells us that there were 40,500 people in the division of Ephraim, which is a big number. This shows us that God is powerful and able to provide for and protect His people (Psalm 23:4). Just like the Israelites had to trust and follow God as they traveled through the wilderness, we can trust God to guide and care for us in our own lives (Proverbs 3:5-6). By following God's lead and being part of a community of believers, we can experience His presence and provision in our lives.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the significance of the number 40,500 in Numbers 2:19?
The number 40,500 represents the total number of people in the division of Ephraim, which is one of the tribes of Israel, as they journeyed through the wilderness (Numbers 2:19). This number is a reminder of God's faithfulness to the Israelites, just as He was faithful to Abraham, promising to make his descendants as numerous as the stars in the sky (Genesis 15:5).
Who is the leader of the Ephraimites mentioned in Numbers 2:18-19?
The leader of the Ephraimites is Elishama son of Ammihud, who is entrusted with the responsibility of leading his tribe as they travel through the wilderness (Numbers 2:18).
How does the organization of the Israelite camp in Numbers 2 relate to the concept of community and unity?
The organization of the Israelite camp, with each tribe having its own standard and leader, demonstrates the importance of community and unity among God's people (Numbers 2:1-31). This concept is also reflected in the New Testament, where believers are called to be one body in Christ (1 Corinthians 12:12-13).
What can we learn from the Israelites' experience of traveling through the wilderness, as described in Numbers 2?
The Israelites' experience of traveling through the wilderness teaches us about the importance of trust, obedience, and faithfulness to God, even in difficult circumstances (Deuteronomy 8:2-5, Hebrews 3:7-19).
Reflection Questions
- What does the large number of people in the division of Ephraim reveal about God's power and provision?
- How can I apply the principle of unity and community, as seen in the Israelite camp, to my own life and relationships?
- What are some ways in which I can demonstrate trust and obedience to God, even when faced with challenges and uncertainties?
- How can I balance the need for individual identity and responsibility with the importance of being part of a larger community of believers?
Gill's Exposition on Numbers 2:19
And his host,.... That is, the host of Ephraim; and those that were numbered of them, [were] forty thousand and five hundred. 40,500 men.
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Numbers 2:19
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.