Numbers 2:21
Numbers 2:21 in Multiple Translations
and his division numbers 32,200.
And his host, and those that were numbered of them, were thirty and two thousand and two hundred.
And his host, and those that were numbered of them, were thirty and two thousand and two hundred.
The number of his army was thirty-two thousand, two hundred.
and he has 32,200 men.
And his hoste and the nomber of them were two and thirtie thousand and two hundreth.
and his host, and their numbered ones, [are] two and thirty thousand, and two hundred.
His division, and those who were counted of them, were thirty-two thousand two hundred.
And his host, and those that were numbered of them, were thirty and two thousand and two hundred.
And the whole army of his fighting men, that were numbered, were thirty-two thousand two hundred.
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Numbers 2:21 Interlinear (Deep Study)
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וּ/צְבָא֖/וֹ
וּ/פְקֻדֵי/הֶ֑ם
שְׁנַ֧יִם
וּ/שְׁלֹשִׁ֛ים
אֶ֖לֶף
וּ/מָאתָֽיִם
וּ/צְבָא֖/וֹ
tsâbâʼ
H6635
army
Conj | N-cs | Suff
וּ/פְקֻדֵי/הֶ֑ם
pâqad
H6485
to reckon
Conj | V-Qal-Inf-c | Suff
שְׁנַ֧יִם
shᵉnayim
H8147
two
Adj
וּ/שְׁלֹשִׁ֛ים
shᵉlôwshîym
H7970
thirty
Conj | Adj
אֶ֖לֶף
ʼeleph
H505
thousand
Adj
וּ/מָאתָֽיִם
mêʼâh
H3967
hundred
Conj | Adj
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Hebrew Word Reference — Numbers 2:21
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.
שְׁנַ֧יִם
shᵉnayim
H8147
"two"
Adj
The Hebrew word for the number two appears in Genesis and Exodus, describing pairs and dualities. It can also mean double or twice. In the Bible, it is often used to describe things that come in twos, like two witnesses or two tablets.
Definition: 1) two 1a) two (the cardinal number) 1a1) two, both, double, twice 1b) second (the ordinal number) 1c) in combination with other numbers 1d) both (a dual number)
Usage: Occurs in 646 OT verses. KJV: both, couple, double, second, twain, [phrase] twelfth, [phrase] twelve, [phrase] twenty (sixscore) thousand, twice, two. See also: Genesis 1:16; Exodus 30:4; Numbers 13:23.
וּ/שְׁלֹשִׁ֛ים
shᵉlôwshîym
H7970
"thirty"
Conj | Adj
Thirty is the meaning of this Hebrew word, which can also be used as an ordinal to describe something as thirtieth. It is used to count quantities in the Bible.
Definition: thirty, thirtieth Aramaic equivalent: te.la.tin (תְּלָתִין "thirty" H8533)
Usage: Occurs in 163 OT verses. KJV: thirty, thirtieth. Compare H7991 (שָׁלִישׁ). See also: Genesis 5:3; 1 Samuel 11:8; Jeremiah 38:10.
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.
וּ/מָאתָֽיִם
mêʼâh
H3967
"hundred"
Conj | 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 2:21
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Cross References
| Reference | Text (BSB) | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Numbers 26:34 | These were the clans of Manasseh, and their registration numbered 52,700. |
| 2 | Numbers 1:35 | those registered to the tribe of Manasseh numbered 32,200. |
Numbers 2:21 Summary
This verse tells us that the tribe of Manasseh had 32,200 people, which is a big group. It reminds us that God is in control of everything, even the smallest details, and that He has a plan for each of us (as seen in Jeremiah 29:11). Just like the Israelites had to trust and obey God in the wilderness, we also need to trust and obey Him in our own lives, and He will provide for us and guide us (as promised in Psalm 32:8-11). By looking at this verse, we can see God's love and care for His people, and we can be encouraged to trust in His goodness and sovereignty.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the significance of the number 32,200 in Numbers 2:21?
The number 32,200 represents the size of the division of the tribe of Manasseh, as they prepared to march in the wilderness, and it reflects God's promise to bless and multiply the descendants of Abraham, as seen in Genesis 12:2 and Genesis 17:2.
Why is it important to know the leader of the Manassites, Gamaliel son of Pedahzur?
Knowing the leader of the Manassites helps us understand the organizational structure of the Israelites as they traveled through the wilderness, with each tribe having its own leader, as mentioned in Numbers 1:4-16, and it emphasizes the importance of leadership and accountability in the community of faith, as seen in 1 Timothy 3:1-7.
How does this verse relate to the broader context of the book of Numbers?
This verse is part of the larger narrative of the Israelites' journey through the wilderness, where God is teaching them to trust and obey Him, as seen in Deuteronomy 8:2-3, and it highlights the importance of faithfulness and obedience in the life of the believer, as emphasized in Hebrews 3:7-19.
What can we learn from the specific number of people in the tribe of Manasseh?
The specific number of people in the tribe of Manasseh, 32,200, reminds us that God is a God of order and detail, as seen in Psalm 139:17-18, and it encourages us to trust in His sovereignty and provision, even in the midst of uncertainty, as promised in Jeremiah 29:11.
Reflection Questions
- As I consider the tribe of Manasseh and their leader Gamaliel, what can I learn about the importance of leadership and accountability in my own life and community?
- How does the specific number of people in the tribe of Manasseh, 32,200, challenge or encourage my faith in God's sovereignty and provision?
- In what ways can I apply the principles of trust and obedience, as seen in the Israelites' journey through the wilderness, to my own life and spiritual journey?
- What does this verse reveal about God's character and nature, and how can I worship and praise Him in response?
- How can I use this verse to encourage and build up others in their faith, and to remind them of God's promises and provision?
Gill's Exposition on Numbers 2:21
And his host,.... That is, the host of Manasseh; and those that were numbered of them, [were] thirty and two thousand and two hundred. 32,200 men; see Numbers 1:35.
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Numbers 2:21
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.