Numbers 26:34
Numbers 26:34 in Multiple Translations
These were the clans of Manasseh, and their registration numbered 52,700.
These are the families of Manasseh, and those that were numbered of them, fifty and two thousand and seven hundred.
These are the families of Manasseh; and they that were numbered of them were fifty and two thousand and seven hundred.
These are the families of Manasseh; and those who were numbered of them were fifty-two thousand, seven hundred.
These were the families descended from Manasseh, and they numbered 52,700.
These are the families of Manasseh, and the nomber of them, two and fiftie thousand and seuen hundreth.
These [are] families of Manasseh, and their numbered ones [are] two and fifty thousand and seven hundred.
These are the families of Manasseh. Those who were counted of them were fifty-two thousand seven hundred.
These are the families of Manasseh, and those that were numbered of them, fifty and two thousand and seven hundred.
These are the families of Manasses, and the number of them fifty-two thousand seven hundred.
Berean Amplified Bible — Numbers 26:34
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Numbers 26:34 Interlinear (Deep Study)
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אֵ֖לֶּה
מִשְׁפְּחֹ֣ת
מְנַשֶּׁ֑ה
וּ/פְקֻ֣דֵי/הֶ֔ם
שְׁנַ֧יִם
וַ/חֲמִשִּׁ֛ים
אֶ֖לֶף
וּ/שְׁבַ֥ע
מֵאֽוֹת
אֵ֖לֶּה
ʼêl-leh
H428
these
Pron
מִשְׁפְּחֹ֣ת
mishpâchâh
H4940
family
N-fp
מְנַשֶּׁ֑ה
Mᵉnashsheh
H4519
Moses
N-proper
וּ/פְקֻ֣דֵי/הֶ֔ם
pâqad
H6485
to reckon
Conj | V-Qal-Inf-c | Suff
שְׁנַ֧יִם
shᵉnayim
H8147
two
Adj
וַ/חֲמִשִּׁ֛ים
chămishshîym
H2572
fifty
Conj | Adj
אֶ֖לֶף
ʼeleph
H505
thousand
Adj
וּ/שְׁבַ֥ע
shebaʻ
H7651
seven
Conj | Adj
מֵאֽוֹת
mêʼâh
H3967
hundred
Adj
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Hebrew Word Reference — Numbers 26:34
אֵ֖לֶּה
ʼêl-leh
H428
"these"
Pron
This Hebrew word is used to point out specific people or things, like saying 'these' or 'those'. It appears in the book of Genesis, where God says 'let there be light' and separates the light from the darkness.
Definition: 1) these 1a) used before antecedent 1b) used following antecedent Aramaic equivalent: el.leh (אֵלֶּה "these" H0429)
Usage: Occurs in 697 OT verses. KJV: an-(the) other; one sort, so, some, such, them, these (same), they, this, those, thus, which, who(-m). See also: Genesis 2:4; Exodus 35:1; Deuteronomy 1:35.
מִשְׁפְּחֹ֣ת
mishpâchâh
H4940
"family"
N-fp
This word refers to a family or clan, and can also mean a tribe or nation, such as the people of Israel, emphasizing the importance of family ties.
Definition: 1) clan, family 1a) clan 1a1) family 1a2) tribe 1a3) people, nation 1b) guild 1c) species, kind 1d) aristocrats
Usage: Occurs in 224 OT verses. KJV: family, kind(-red). See also: Genesis 8:19; Numbers 26:41; Esther 9:28.
מְנַשֶּׁ֑ה
Mᵉnashsheh
H4519
"Moses"
N-proper
Manasseh was a grandson of Jacob and the ancestor of a large tribe in the Bible, mentioned in Genesis 41:51 and throughout the book of Numbers.
Definition: A man of the tribe of Levi living at the time of Egypt and Wilderness, first mentioned at Exo.2.10; son of: Amram (H6019) and Jochebed (H3115); brother of: Aaron (H0175) and Miriam (H4813); married to Zipporah (H6855); father of: Gershom (H1647) and Eliezer (H0461H); also called Manasseh at Jdg.18.30(?) Another name of mo.sheh (מֹשֶׁה "Moses" H4872) § Manasseh = "causing to forget" 1) the eldest son of Joseph and progenitor of the tribe of Manasseh 1a) the tribe descended from Manasseh 1b) the territory occupied by the tribe of Manasseh 2) son of king Hezekiah of Judah and himself king of Judah; he was the immediate and direct cause for the exile 3) a descendant of Pahath-moab who put away a foreign wife in the time of Ezra 4) a descendant of Hashum who put away a foreign wife in the time of Ezra
Usage: Occurs in 133 OT verses. KJV: Manasseh. See also: Genesis 41:51; Joshua 22:21; Psalms 60:9.
וּ/פְקֻ֣דֵי/הֶ֔ם
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.
וַ/חֲמִשִּׁ֛ים
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.
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/שְׁבַ֥ע
shebaʻ
H7651
"seven"
Conj | Adj
This word means the number seven, which was considered a special or sacred number. It can also mean seven times or a week, and is used in the Bible to describe completeness or perfection. The KJV translates it as seven or sevenfold.
Definition: 1) seven (cardinal number) 1a) as ordinal number 1b) in combination-17, 700 etc Aramaic equivalent: shiv.ah (שִׁבְעָה "seven" H7655)
Usage: Occurs in 344 OT verses. KJV: ([phrase] by) seven(-fold),-s, (-teen, -teenth), -th, times). Compare H7658 (שִׁבְעָנָה). See also: Genesis 4:24; Leviticus 23:15; 2 Samuel 21:6.
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 26:34
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Context — The Tribe of Manasseh
32the Shemidaite clan from Shemida, and the Hepherite clan from Hepher.
33Now Zelophehad son of Hepher had no sons but only daughters. The names of his daughters were Mahlah, Noah, Hoglah, Milcah, and Tirzah.
34These were the clans of Manasseh, and their registration numbered 52,700.
35These were the descendants of Ephraim by their clans: The Shuthelahite clan from Shuthelah, the Becherite clan from Becher, and the Tahanite clan from Tahan. 36And the descendants of Shuthelah were the Eranite clan from Eran.Cross References
| Reference | Text (BSB) | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Numbers 1:34–35 | And from the sons of Manasseh, 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, those registered to the tribe of Manasseh numbered 32,200. |
| 2 | Numbers 2:20–21 | The tribe of Manasseh will be next to it. The leader of the Manassites is Gamaliel son of Pedahzur, and his division numbers 32,200. |
Numbers 26:34 Summary
Numbers 26:34 tells us about the clans of Manasseh and how many people were in them - 52,700. This verse shows us that God cares about every person and family, and wants us to know and understand our place within His larger family, as seen in (John 1:12-13) and (1 Peter 2:9-10). The clans of Manasseh were part of the bigger picture of God's people, the Israelites, who were on a journey to the Promised Land, just like we are on a journey with God, as described in (Hebrews 11:8-10) and (Philippians 3:12-14).
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the significance of the number 52,700 in Numbers 26:34?
The number 52,700 represents the total registration of the clans of Manasseh, indicating the size and strength of this particular tribe of Israel, as part of the overall census in Numbers 26, which is also referenced in Numbers 1:1-4 and Exodus 30:12.
Why is it important to know the clans of Manasseh?
Understanding the clans of Manasseh helps us appreciate the organizational structure and family heritage of the Israelites, which is also seen in other biblical accounts such as Genesis 48:13-22 and Deuteronomy 33:13-17.
How does this verse relate to the surrounding context?
Numbers 26:34 serves as a conclusion to the listing of the Manasseh clans, which began in Numbers 26:29-33, and precedes the description of the Ephraim clans in Numbers 26:35-36, highlighting the distinct families within the tribes of Israel, as seen in Numbers 1:20-47.
What can we learn from the census in Numbers 26?
The census in Numbers 26, including Numbers 26:34, teaches us about God's attention to detail and His care for His people, as seen in Psalm 147:4, where God numbers the stars and calls them by name, demonstrating His intimate knowledge of all creation.
Reflection Questions
- What does the organization of the Israelite tribes reveal about God's character and plan for His people?
- How does the specific number of 52,700 in Numbers 26:34 illustrate God's faithfulness to the Israelites, as promised in Genesis 12:2 and Exodus 1:7?
- In what ways can we apply the concept of being part of a larger community, like the clans of Manasseh, to our own lives and relationships within the body of Christ, as described in 1 Corinthians 12:12-27?
- What does the detail of this verse teach us about the importance of family and heritage in our spiritual journeys, as seen in Psalm 16:5-6 and Acts 13:22-23?
Gill's Exposition on Numbers 26:34
[See comments on Numbers 26:28]
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Numbers 26:34
These are the families of Manasseh, and those that were numbered of them, fifty and two thousand and seven hundred. No JFB commentary on this verse.
Matthew Poole's Commentary on Numbers 26:34
Whereas they were but 32,200 in . So they are now increased above 50,000, according to that prophecy, .
Cambridge Bible on Numbers 26:34
5–51. The twelve secular tribes are numbered, the sacred tribe of Levi being omitted. The names are based upon Genesis 46:8-27, but with the addition of Ephraim and Manasseh, who, having been born in Egypt, could not be reckoned in Gen. among those who went down into Egypt. The total number at the first census, thirty-eight years before (ch. 1) was 603,550; now it Isaiah 601,730. The order of the tribes is the same, except that Manasseh (Numbers 26:29-34) precedes Ephraim (Numbers 26:35-37). Reuben, Simeon, Gad, Ephraim and Naphtali have decreased in numbers, while the other seven have increased. The impossibility of the figures is shewn in note on Numbers 1:46.