Numbers 32:27

Verse

But your servants are equipped for war, and every man will cross over to the battle before the LORD, just as our lord says.”

American Standard Version (1901)

but thy servants will pass over, every man that is armed for war, before Jehovah to battle, as my lord saith.

Bible in Basic English

But your servants will go over, every man armed for war, before the Lord to the fight, as my lord says.

Free Bible Version

But we your servants are ready for battle, and all our troops will cross over to fight with the Lord's help, just as you have said, sir.”

King James (Authorized) Version

But thy servants will pass over, every man armed for war, before the LORD to battle, as my lord saith.

One Unity Resource Bible

but your servants will pass over, every man who is armed for war, before Adonai to battle, as my lord says.”

Translation for Translators

but we will prepare to go to battle. We will take our weapons and go across the Jordan River and fight for Yahweh, just as you, our leader, have said.”

Unlocked Literal Bible

However, we, your servants, will cross over before Yahweh to battle, every man who is armed for war, as you, our master, say.”

Noah Webster Bible

But thy servants will pass over, every man armed for war, before the LORD to battle, as my lord saith.

World English Bible

but your servants will pass over, every man who is armed for war, before Yahweh to battle, as my lord says.”

Young's Literal Translation

and thy servants pass over, every armed one of the host, before Jehovah, to battle, as my lord is saying.'

Context

The Tribes East of the Jordan

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.”

Summary

In this verse, the tribes of Reuben and Gad express their commitment to help the other Israelite tribes conquer the land of Canaan before settling in their own allotted territory east of the Jordan River. Their willingness to fight alongside their brothers demonstrates unity and loyalty among the Israelites. This decision also ensures that they fulfill their obligations to God and their fellow Israelites, showing a sense of responsibility and dedication to the community as a whole. Ultimately, this verse highlights the importance of cooperation and solidarity in achieving God's purposes and fulfilling His promises.

Commentary

John Gill

John Gill Bible Commentary

But thy servants will pass over,.... The river Jordan, and go into the land of Canaan: every man armed for war; Moses had required that all should go over, and they consent to it, and promise that everyone should, though this was not insisted on when they came to it, for only about 40,000 went over, Jos 4:13, whereas the two tribes of Gad and Reuben, and the half tribe of Manasseh, numbered more than 110,000; see Num 26:7, before the Lord to battle, as my lord saith; for now, instead of saying, "before the children of Israel", a phrase they first used, they say, "before the Lord", as Moses had expressed it.

Numbers 32:27

The Tribes East of the Jordan

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Berean Standard Bible

But your servants are equipped for war, and every man will cross over to the battle before the LORD, just as our lord says.”

American Standard Version (1901)

but thy servants will pass over, every man that is armed for war, before Jehovah to battle, as my lord saith.

Bible in Basic English

But your servants will go over, every man armed for war, before the Lord to the fight, as my lord says.

Free Bible Version

But we your servants are ready for battle, and all our troops will cross over to fight with the Lord's help, just as you have said, sir.”

King James (Authorized) Version

But thy servants will pass over, every man armed for war, before the LORD to battle, as my lord saith.

One Unity Resource Bible

but your servants will pass over, every man who is armed for war, before Adonai to battle, as my lord says.”

Translation for Translators

but we will prepare to go to battle. We will take our weapons and go across the Jordan River and fight for Yahweh, just as you, our leader, have said.”

Unlocked Literal Bible

However, we, your servants, will cross over before Yahweh to battle, every man who is armed for war, as you, our master, say.”

Noah Webster Bible

But thy servants will pass over, every man armed for war, before the LORD to battle, as my lord saith.

World English Bible

but your servants will pass over, every man who is armed for war, before Yahweh to battle, as my lord says.”

Young's Literal Translation

and thy servants pass over, every armed one of the host, before Jehovah, to battle, as my lord is saying.'