Numbers 31:33
Numbers 31:33 in Multiple Translations
72,000 cattle,
And threescore and twelve thousand beeves,
and threescore and twelve thousand oxen,
And seventy-two thousand oxen,
72,000 cattle,
And seuentie and two thousand beeues,
and of the herd two and seventy thousand;
seventy-two thousand head of cattle,
And seventy two thousand beeves,
Seventy-two thousand oxen,
Berean Amplified Bible — Numbers 31:33
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Numbers 31:33 Interlinear (Deep Study)
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וּ/בָקָ֕ר
שְׁנַ֥יִם
וְ/שִׁבְעִ֖ים
אָֽלֶף
וּ/בָקָ֕ר
bâqâr
H1241
cattle
Conj | N-cs
שְׁנַ֥יִם
shᵉnayim
H8147
two
Adj
וְ/שִׁבְעִ֖ים
shibʻîym
H7657
seventy
Conj | Adj
אָֽלֶף
ʼeleph
H505
thousand
Adj
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Hebrew Word Reference — Numbers 31:33
וּ/בָקָ֕ר
bâqâr
H1241
"cattle"
Conj | N-cs
Domesticated cattle or oxen, used for work or sacrifice, like the animals used in the temple sacrifices in 1 Kings 8:63.
Definition: 1) cattle, herd, oxen, ox 1a) cattle (generic pl. but sing. in form-coll) 1b) herd (particular one) 1c) head of cattle (individually)
Usage: Occurs in 172 OT verses. KJV: beeve, bull ([phrase] -ock), [phrase] calf, [phrase] cow, great (cattle), [phrase] heifer, herd, kine, ox. See also: Genesis 12:16; Deuteronomy 8:13; Psalms 66:15.
שְׁנַ֥יִם
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.
וְ/שִׁבְעִ֖ים
shibʻîym
H7657
"seventy"
Conj | Adj
In the Bible, this Hebrew word means the number seventy, like the seventy disciples Jesus sent out in Luke 10:1. It appears in phrases like threescore and ten. The KJV Bible uses it to describe groups of seventy people.
Definition: seventy
Usage: Occurs in 90 OT verses. KJV: seventy, threescore and ten ([phrase] -teen). See also: Genesis 4:24; Judges 9:2; Psalms 90:10.
אָֽלֶף
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.
Study Notes — Numbers 31:33
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Context — Division of the Spoils
Numbers 31:33 Summary
[This verse, Numbers 31:33, tells us that the Israelites collected 72,000 cattle as part of the spoils of war. This shows that God provided for the Israelites and gave them victory over their enemies, just like He promised in Exodus 23:22. The cattle were a blessing from God, and the Israelites were to use them for their own needs, as stated in Deuteronomy 8:18. This reminds us that everything we have comes from God, and we should be thankful for His provision in our lives, as seen in 1 Thessalonians 5:18.]
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the significance of the number of cattle mentioned in Numbers 31:33?
The number of cattle, 72,000, represents a portion of the spoils of war that the Israelites had taken, as commanded by the Lord (Numbers 31:32). This demonstrates God's provision for His people, as seen in Deuteronomy 8:18, where it is written that God gives us the power to gain wealth.
How does this verse relate to the concept of God's ownership of all things?
This verse illustrates that everything belongs to God, and He allows us to have dominion over certain things, as stated in Psalm 24:1, which says, 'The earth is the Lord's, and everything in it, the world and all who live in it.'
What can we learn from the Israelites' obedience in collecting and distributing the spoils of war?
The Israelites' obedience to God's commands, as seen in Numbers 31:31-35, demonstrates their trust in His plan and provision, much like Abraham's trust in God's promise, as recorded in Genesis 12:1-3 and Genesis 15:1-6.
How does this verse fit into the larger narrative of the Israelites' journey in the wilderness?
This verse is part of the account of the Israelites' conquest of the Midianites, which showcases God's power and provision for His people, as seen in Numbers 31:1-12, and serves as a reminder of His faithfulness, as stated in Numbers 23:19.
Reflection Questions
- What are some ways that God has provided for me, and how can I acknowledge and thank Him for these blessings?
- How can I apply the principle of God's ownership of all things to my own life and relationships?
- What are some areas where I struggle with trusting God's plan and provision, and how can I surrender these to Him?
- In what ways can I demonstrate obedience to God's commands, even when they seem difficult or unclear?
Gill's Exposition on Numbers 31:33
[See comments on Numbers 31:32].
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Numbers 31:33
And threescore and twelve thousand beeves, No JFB commentary on these verses.
Cambridge Bible on Numbers 31:33
25–54. The apportionment of the spoil. Those who fought and those who remained behind were to receive equal shares. This was an ancient custom, which was traced to the action of David (1 Samuel 30:24 f.). But before the appropriation by individuals, a religious tax was to be paid. The fighters were to pay from their share 1/500th to the priests, and the others 1/50th to the Levites. Such a tax is not mentioned elsewhere in the O.T., but perhaps, like the foregoing regulation, it had an ancient custom behind it. Mohammed, whose religion was ultimately based on the O.T., enjoined a similar tax of 1/5th (Koran viii. 42, cited by Gray).