Numbers 32:26
Numbers 32:26 in Multiple Translations
Our children, our wives, our livestock, and all our animals will remain here in the cities of Gilead.
Our little ones, our wives, our flocks, and all our cattle, shall be there in the cities of Gilead:
Our little ones, our wives, our flocks, and all our cattle, shall be there in the cities of Gilead;
Our little ones, our wives, and our flocks, and all our cattle, will be there in the towns of Gilead;
Our wives and children, our livestock and all our animals, will all remain here in the towns of Gilead.
Our childre, our wiues, our sheepe, and al our cattell shall remaine there in the cities of Gilead,
our infants, our wives, our cattle, and all our beasts, are there in cities of Gilead,
Our little ones, our wives, our flocks, and all our livestock shall be there in the cities of Gilead;
Our little ones, our wives, our flocks, and all our cattle, shall be there in the cities of Gilead:
We will leave our children, and our wives and sheep and cattle, in the cities of Galaad:
Our wives and children and our cattle and sheep and goats will stay here in the cities in the Gilead area,
Berean Amplified Bible — Numbers 32:26
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Numbers 32:26 Interlinear (Deep Study)
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טַפֵּ֣/נוּ
נָשֵׁ֔י/נוּ
מִקְנֵ֖/נוּ
וְ/כָל
בְּהֶמְתֵּ֑/נוּ
יִֽהְיוּ
שָׁ֖ם
בְּ/עָרֵ֥י
הַ/גִּלְעָֽד
טַפֵּ֣/נוּ
ṭaph
H2945
child
N-ms | Suff
נָשֵׁ֔י/נוּ
ʼishshâh
H802
woman
N-fp | Suff
מִקְנֵ֖/נוּ
miqneh
H4735
livestock
N-ms | Suff
וְ/כָל
kôl
H3605
all
Conj | N-ms
בְּהֶמְתֵּ֑/נוּ
bᵉhêmâh
H929
animal
N-fs | Suff
יִֽהְיוּ
hâyâh
H1961
to be
V-Qal-Imperf-3mp
שָׁ֖ם
shâm
H8033
there
Adv
בְּ/עָרֵ֥י
ʻîyr
H5892
excitement
Prep | N-fp
הַ/גִּלְעָֽד
Gilʻâd
H1568
Gilead
Art | N-proper
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Hebrew Word Reference — Numbers 32:26
טַפֵּ֣/נוּ
ṭaph
H2945
"child"
N-ms | Suff
In the Bible, this Hebrew word refers to a child or a group of children, often used to describe little ones or families. It appears in passages like Matthew 18:10 and Mark 10:13-16, where Jesus teaches about children. Jesus loves them.
Definition: children, little children, little ones
Usage: Occurs in 42 OT verses. KJV: (little) children (ones), families. See also: Genesis 34:29; Deuteronomy 1:39; Jeremiah 40:7.
נָשֵׁ֔י/נוּ
ʼishshâh
H802
"woman"
N-fp | Suff
The Hebrew word for woman, used to describe a female person, wife, or animal, appears in many biblical passages, including Genesis and Exodus, and is often translated as woman, wife, or female.
Definition: : woman 1) woman, wife, female 1a) woman (opposite of man) 1b) wife (woman married to a man) 1c) female (of animals) 1d) each, every (pronoun)
Usage: Occurs in 686 OT verses. KJV: (adulter) ess, each, every, female, [idiom] many, [phrase] none, one, [phrase] together, wife, woman. Often unexpressed in English. See also: Genesis 2:22; Genesis 34:4; Numbers 5:12.
מִקְנֵ֖/נוּ
miqneh
H4735
"livestock"
N-ms | Suff
Livestock, such as cattle, sheep, and goats, are domestic animals that can be bought and owned, as described in the Bible, including in the book of Genesis and the story of Abraham's wealth.
Definition: 1) cattle, livestock 1a) cattle, livestock 1a1) in general of a purchasable domestic animal 1b) cows, sheep, goats (in herds and flocks)
Usage: Occurs in 64 OT verses. KJV: cattle, flock, herd, possession, purchase, substance. See also: Genesis 4:20; Numbers 20:19; Psalms 78:48.
וְ/כָל
kôl
H3605
"all"
Conj | N-ms
The Hebrew word for 'all' or 'everything' is used throughout the Bible, like in Genesis 1:31, where God sees all He has made as very good. It encompasses the entirety of something, whether people, things, or situations.
Definition: 1) all, the whole 1a) all, the whole of 1b) any, each, every, anything 1c) totality, everything Aramaic equivalent: kol (כֹּל "all" H3606)
Usage: Occurs in 4242 OT verses. KJV: (in) all (manner, (ye)), altogether, any (manner), enough, every (one, place, thing), howsoever, as many as, (no-) thing, ought, whatsoever, (the) whole, whoso(-ever). See also: Genesis 1:21; Genesis 17:10; Genesis 41:40.
בְּהֶמְתֵּ֑/נוּ
bᵉhêmâh
H929
"animal"
N-fs | Suff
This word refers to animals, especially large quadruped mammals. It's used in the Bible to describe livestock, wild beasts, and other creatures. It appears in stories of creation, farming, and wildlife.
Definition: 1) beast, cattle, animal 1a) beasts (coll of all animals) 1b) cattle, livestock (of domestic animals) 1c) wild beasts
Usage: Occurs in 172 OT verses. KJV: beast, cattle. See also: Genesis 1:24; Deuteronomy 28:11; Psalms 8:8.
יִֽהְיוּ
hâyâh
H1961
"to be"
V-Qal-Imperf-3mp
The Hebrew word for to be means to exist or come into being. It is used to describe something that happens or comes to pass, like in Genesis where God creates the world.
Definition: 1) to be, become, come to pass, exist, happen, fall out 1a) (Qal) 1a1) --- 1a1a) to happen, fall out, occur, take place, come about, come to pass 1a1b) to come about, come to pass 1a2) to come into being, become 1a2a) to arise, appear, come 1a2b) to become 1a2b1) to become 1a2b2) to become like 1a2b3) to be instituted, be established 1a3) to be 1a3a) to exist, be in existence 1a3b) to abide, remain, continue (with word of place or time) 1a3c) to stand, lie, be in, be at, be situated (with word of locality) 1a3d) to accompany, be with 1b) (Niphal) 1b1) to occur, come to pass, be done, be brought about 1b2) to be done, be finished, be gone
Usage: Occurs in 3131 OT verses. KJV: beacon, [idiom] altogether, be(-come), accomplished, committed, like), break, cause, come (to pass), do, faint, fall, [phrase] follow, happen, [idiom] have, last, pertain, quit (one-) self, require, [idiom] use. See also: Genesis 1:2; Genesis 17:4; Genesis 36:11.
שָׁ֖ם
shâm
H8033
"there"
Adv
The Hebrew word sham means there or then, often used to describe a location or point in time. It can also mean thither or thence, indicating movement or direction. This word is used frequently in the Bible to provide context and clarify the setting of a story.
Definition: 1) there, thither 1a) there 1b) thither (after verbs of motion) 1c) from there, thence 1d) then (as an adverb of time) Aramaic equivalent: tam.mah (תַּמָּה "there" H8536)
Usage: Occurs in 732 OT verses. KJV: in it, [phrase] thence, there (-in, [phrase] of, [phrase] out), [phrase] thither, [phrase] whither. See also: Genesis 2:8; Exodus 21:33; Deuteronomy 19:4.
בְּ/עָרֵ֥י
ʻîyr
H5892
"excitement"
Prep | N-fp
In the Bible, this word refers to a city or town, often a place with a wall or a watchman. It is used to describe a settlement or encampment, like the city of Ai, which is mentioned in the book of Joshua. The word is used to identify specific locations in the Bible.
Definition: 1) excitement, anguish 1a) of terror
Usage: Occurs in 936 OT verses. KJV: Ai (from margin), city, court (from margin), town. See also: Genesis 4:17; Deuteronomy 3:6; Joshua 14:12.
הַ/גִּלְעָֽד
Gilʻâd
H1568
"Gilead"
Art | N-proper
Gilead refers to a mountainous region east of the Jordan River, also the name of three Israelites. It means 'rocky region' and is sometimes called 'Mount Gilead'.
Definition: Gilead = "rocky region" a mountainous region bounded on the west by the Jordan, on the north by Bashan, on the east by the Arabian plateau, and on the south by Moab and Ammon; sometimes called 'Mount Gilead' or the 'land of Gilead' or just 'Gilead'. Divided into north and south Gilead
Usage: Occurs in 123 OT verses. KJV: Gilead, Gileadite. See also: Genesis 31:21; 1 Samuel 11:9; Psalms 60:9.
Study Notes — Numbers 32:26
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Context — The Tribes East of the Jordan
24Build cities for your little ones and folds for your flocks, but do what you have promised.”
25The Gadites and Reubenites said to Moses, “Your servants will do just as our lord commands.
26Our children, our wives, our livestock, and all our animals will remain here in the cities of Gilead.
27But your servants are equipped for war, and every man will cross over to the battle before the LORD, just as our lord says.” 28So Moses gave orders about them to Eleazar the priest, to Joshua son of Nun, and to the family leaders of the tribes of Israel.Cross References
| Reference | Text (BSB) | |
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| 1 | Joshua 1:14 | Your wives, your young children, and your livestock may remain in the land that Moses gave you on this side of the Jordan. But all your mighty men of valor must be armed for battle to cross over ahead of your brothers and help them, |
Numbers 32:26 Summary
This verse is about the Gadites and Reubenites telling Moses that they will leave their families and animals in the cities of Gilead while they go to fight with the other tribes, as seen in Numbers 32:26. They wanted to make sure their loved ones were safe and taken care of, which shows how much they valued family and community (see Psalms 127:3-5). This verse reminds us to prioritize the well-being of those around us and to be responsible for our promises, just like the Gadites and Reubenites were (see Numbers 32:20-22 and Deuteronomy 23:21-23). By doing so, we can demonstrate our love and care for others, just as God loves and cares for us (see John 13:34-35).
Frequently Asked Questions
Why did the Gadites and Reubenites want to stay in Gilead instead of crossing over to the Promised Land?
The Gadites and Reubenites wanted to stay in Gilead because it provided good pasture for their livestock, as seen in Numbers 32:1-5, and they were concerned about the well-being of their families and animals, as mentioned in Numbers 32:26.
Did the decision to stay in Gilead go against God's original plan for the Israelites?
God's original plan was for the Israelites to conquer and settle the entire Promised Land, as seen in Genesis 15:18-21 and Deuteronomy 1:7-8, but He also allowed for the Gadites and Reubenites to make this decision, as long as they fulfilled their promise to help the other tribes, as stated in Numbers 32:20-22.
How does this verse relate to the concept of family and community in the Bible?
This verse highlights the importance of family and community, as the Gadites and Reubenites prioritize the well-being of their loved ones and livestock, demonstrating a sense of responsibility and care, as seen in other passages like Psalms 127:3-5 and Ephesians 6:1-4.
What can we learn from the Gadites and Reubenites' request to Moses?
We can learn about the importance of seeking guidance and permission from leaders, as well as being willing to compromise and find solutions that work for everyone, as seen in Numbers 32:25-26 and Proverbs 11:14.
Reflection Questions
- What are some ways I can prioritize the well-being of my own family and community, just like the Gadites and Reubenites did?
- How can I balance my own desires and needs with the needs of those around me, as the Gadites and Reubenites had to do?
- What are some promises or commitments I have made to God or others that I need to fulfill, just like the Gadites and Reubenites promised to help the other tribes?
- In what ways can I demonstrate my love and care for my family and community, as seen in this verse?
Gill's Exposition on Numbers 32:26
Our little ones, our wives, our flocks, and all our cattle,.... Their families, and their substance: shall be there in the cities of Gilead; such as are before mentioned, Numbers 32:3 and which they
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Numbers 32:26
And will go all of you armed over Jordan before the LORD, until he hath driven out his enemies from before him, No JFB commentary on these verses.
Matthew Poole's Commentary on Numbers 32:26
Largely so called, as that word is oft used, for that whole country beyond Jordan, as in other places it is taken more strictly for a part of it, as here below, ,40, and elsewhere.
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