Numbers 31:40

Verse

Berean Standard Bible

and 16,000 people, including a tribute to the LORD of 32.

American Standard Version (1901)

And the persons were sixteen thousand; of whom Jehovah’s tribute was thirty and two persons.

Bible in Basic English

And the number of persons was sixteen thousand, of which the Lord's part was thirty-two persons.

Free Bible Version

and 16,000 people, with a Lord's contribution of 32.

King James (Authorized) Version

And the persons were sixteen thousand; of which the LORD’s tribute was thirty and two persons.

One Unity Resource Bible

The persons were sixteen thousand; of whom Adonai ’s tribute was thirty-two persons.

Translation for Translators

They took 16,000 virgins, and they dedicated 32 of them to Yahweh.

Unlocked Literal Bible

The persons were sixteen thousand women of whom Yahweh's tax was thirty-two.

Noah Webster Bible

And the persons were sixteen thousand, of which the LORD'S tribute was thirty and two persons.

World English Bible

The persons were sixteen thousand, of whom Yahweh’s tribute was thirty-two persons.

Young's Literal Translation

and the human beings [are] sixteen thousand, and their tribute to Jehovah [is] two and thirty persons.

Context

Division of the Spoils

³⁹30,500 donkeys, including a tribute to the LORD of 61,⁴⁰and 16,000 people, including a tribute to the LORD of 32.

Summary

In this verse, the total tribute given to the Lord by the commanders of the Israelite army, who had returned from battle, is recorded. The tribute included gold articles, armlets, bracelets, signet rings, earrings, and necklaces, all of which were presented as a way of acknowledging God's victory and provision in the military campaign. This act of offering the spoils of war to the Lord reflects the Israelites' recognition that their success in battle was ultimately due to God's favor and intervention. It serves as a reminder of the importance of giving back to God from the blessings and victories He grants us.

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