Numbers 32:32

Verse

We will cross over into the land of Canaan armed before the LORD, that we may have our inheritance on this side of the Jordan.”

American Standard Version (1901)

We will pass over armed before Jehovah into the land of Canaan, and the possession of our inheritance shall remain with us beyond the Jordan.

Bible in Basic English

We will go over armed before the Lord into the land of Canaan, and you will give us our heritage on this side of Jordan.

Free Bible Version

We will cross over and enter the country of Canaan ready for battle with the Lord's help, so that we may have our allotted share of land on this side of the Jordan.”

King James (Authorized) Version

We will pass over armed before the LORD into the land of Canaan, that the possession of our inheritance on this side Jordan may be ours.

One Unity Resource Bible

We will pass over armed before Adonai into the land of Canaan [Humbled], and the possession of our inheritance shall remain with us beyond the Jordan [Descender].”

Translation for Translators

We will cross the river into Canaan land, and we will do what Yahweh desires and be prepared for battle. But our land will be here on the east side of the Jordan River.”

Unlocked Literal Bible

We will cross over armed before Yahweh into the land of Canaan, but our possessed inheritance will remain with us on this side of the Jordan.”

Noah Webster Bible

We will pass over armed before the LORD into the land of Canaan, that the possession of our inheritance on this side Jordan may be ours.

World English Bible

We will pass over armed before Yahweh into the land of Canaan, and the possession of our inheritance shall remain with us beyond the Jordan.”

Young's Literal Translation

we — we pass over armed before Jehovah [to] the land of Canaan, and with us [is] the possession of our inheritance beyond the Jordan.'

Context

The Tribes East of the Jordan

³¹The Gadites and Reubenites replied, “As the LORD has spoken to your servants, so we will do.³²We will cross over into the land of Canaan armed before the LORD, that we may have our inheritance on this side of the Jordan.”

Summary

In this verse, the Reubenites and Gadites express their commitment to Moses to fulfill their promise to help conquer the land of Canaan before settling in their allotted land east of the Jordan River. Their willingness to put the needs of the community before their own desires demonstrates a spirit of unity and selflessness. This act of loyalty and obedience reflects the importance of honoring commitments and working together for the greater good. It serves as a reminder of the value of keeping one's word and supporting the common goals of God's people.

Commentary

John Gill

John Gill Bible Commentary

We will pass over armed before the Lord into the land of Canaan,.... This is repeated again and again, for the confirmation of it, assuring that it should be strictly performed according to the true intent of it: that the possession of our inheritance on this side Jordan may be ours; that is, that the possession and inheritance they desired, and which had been granted them, on conditions to be performed by them, might be ratified and confirmed unto them on their fulfilment of them.

Numbers 32:32

The Tribes East of the Jordan

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Berean Standard Bible

We will cross over into the land of Canaan armed before the LORD, that we may have our inheritance on this side of the Jordan.”

American Standard Version (1901)

We will pass over armed before Jehovah into the land of Canaan, and the possession of our inheritance shall remain with us beyond the Jordan.

Bible in Basic English

We will go over armed before the Lord into the land of Canaan, and you will give us our heritage on this side of Jordan.

Free Bible Version

We will cross over and enter the country of Canaan ready for battle with the Lord's help, so that we may have our allotted share of land on this side of the Jordan.”

King James (Authorized) Version

We will pass over armed before the LORD into the land of Canaan, that the possession of our inheritance on this side Jordan may be ours.

One Unity Resource Bible

We will pass over armed before Adonai into the land of Canaan [Humbled], and the possession of our inheritance shall remain with us beyond the Jordan [Descender].”

Translation for Translators

We will cross the river into Canaan land, and we will do what Yahweh desires and be prepared for battle. But our land will be here on the east side of the Jordan River.”

Unlocked Literal Bible

We will cross over armed before Yahweh into the land of Canaan, but our possessed inheritance will remain with us on this side of the Jordan.”

Noah Webster Bible

We will pass over armed before the LORD into the land of Canaan, that the possession of our inheritance on this side Jordan may be ours.

World English Bible

We will pass over armed before Yahweh into the land of Canaan, and the possession of our inheritance shall remain with us beyond the Jordan.”

Young's Literal Translation

we — we pass over armed before Jehovah [to] the land of Canaan, and with us [is] the possession of our inheritance beyond the Jordan.'