Numbers 31:44
Numbers 31:44 in Multiple Translations
36,000 cattle,
And thirty and six thousand beeves,
and thirty and six thousand oxen,
And thirty-six thousand oxen,
36,000 cattle,
And sixe and thirtie thousand beeues,
and of the herd six and thirty thousand;
thirty-six thousand head of cattle,
And thirty and six thousand beeves,
And out of the thirty-six thousand oxen,
Berean Amplified Bible — Numbers 31:44
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Numbers 31:44 Interlinear (Deep Study)
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וּ/בָקָ֕ר
שִׁשָּׁ֥ה
וּ/שְׁלֹשִׁ֖ים
אָֽלֶף
וּ/בָקָ֕ר
bâqâr
H1241
cattle
Conj | N-cs
שִׁשָּׁ֥ה
shêsh
H8337
six
Adj
וּ/שְׁלֹשִׁ֖ים
shᵉlôwshîym
H7970
thirty
Conj | Adj
אָֽלֶף
ʼeleph
H505
thousand
Adj
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Hebrew Word Reference — Numbers 31:44
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.
שִׁשָּׁ֥ה
shêsh
H8337
"six"
Adj
This Hebrew word means the number six, and is often used in the Bible to describe measurements, like the six days of creation in Genesis 1.
Definition: 1) six 1a) six (cardinal number) 1b) sixth (ordinal number) 1c) in combination with other numbers Aramaic equivalent: shet (שֵׁת "six" H8353)
Usage: Occurs in 202 OT verses. KJV: six(-teen, -teenth), sixth. See also: Genesis 7:6; 1 Kings 6:6; Proverbs 6:16.
וּ/שְׁלֹשִׁ֖ים
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.
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 31:44
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Context — Division of the Spoils
Numbers 31:44 Summary
This verse is talking about the spoils of war that the Israelites took from the Midianites, and how they divided it up among themselves. The 36,000 cattle represent a portion of the wealth and resources that God provided for His people, as promised in Deuteronomy 8:18. This reminds us that God is our Provider and that we should trust in His power and provision, as encouraged in Philippians 4:19 and Jeremiah 29:11. By trusting in God's provision, we can have confidence and peace, even in the midst of challenging circumstances.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the significance of the 36,000 cattle in Numbers 31:44?
The 36,000 cattle represent a portion of the spoils of war that the Israelites took from the Midianites, as seen in Numbers 31:44, and is a demonstration of God's provision for His people, as promised in Deuteronomy 8:18.
How does this verse relate to the rest of the Bible's teaching on war and conquest?
This verse is part of a larger narrative about God's instructions to the Israelites regarding war and conquest, as seen in Deuteronomy 20:1-20, and emphasizes the importance of trusting in God's power and provision.
What can we learn from the way the Israelites divided the spoils of war?
The division of the spoils, as described in Numbers 31:42-46, demonstrates the importance of fairness, equality, and obedience to God's commands, as also taught in Exodus 16:14-18 and 2 Corinthians 8:13-15.
How does this verse apply to our lives today?
This verse reminds us that God is our Provider, as seen in Philippians 4:19, and that we should trust in His power and provision, even in the midst of challenging circumstances, as encouraged in Romans 8:28 and Jeremiah 29:11.
Reflection Questions
- What are some ways that God has provided for me in the past, and how can I trust in His provision for my future?
- How can I apply the principles of fairness and equality, as seen in the division of the spoils, to my own life and relationships?
- In what ways can I demonstrate my trust in God's power and provision, as the Israelites did in this verse?
- What are some areas of my life where I need to trust in God's provision and power, rather than my own abilities or resources?
Gill's Exposition on Numbers 31:44
[See comments on Numbers 31:32].
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Numbers 31:44
And the half, which was the portion of them that went out to war, was in number three hundred thousand and seven and thirty thousand and five hundred sheep: No JFB commentary on these verses.
Cambridge Bible on Numbers 31:44
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).