Numbers 32:36
Numbers 32:36 in Multiple Translations
Beth-nimrah, and Beth-haran as fortified cities, and they built folds for their flocks.
And Beth-nimrah, and Beth-haran, fenced cities: and folds for sheep.
and Beth-nimrah, and Beth-haran: fortified cities, and folds for sheep.
And Beth-nimrah and Beth-haran: walled towns and shut-in places for sheep.
Beth-nimrah, and Beth-haran as fortified towns, and they built stone walls for their flocks.
And Beth-nimrah, and Beth-haran, defenced cities: also sheepe foldes.
and Beth-Nimrah, and Beth-Haran, cities of defence, and sheepfolds.
Beth Nimrah, and Beth Haran: fortified cities and folds for sheep.
And Beth-nimrah, and Beth-haran, fortified cities: and folds for sheep.
And Bethnemra, and Betharan, fenced cities, and folds for their cattle.
Beth-Nimrah, and Beth-Haran cities. Those were cities with strong walls around them. And they also built pens for their sheep.
Berean Amplified Bible — Numbers 32:36
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Numbers 32:36 Interlinear (Deep Study)
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וְ/אֶת
בֵּ֥ית
נִמְרָ֖ה
וְ/אֶת
בֵּ֣ית
הָרָ֑ן
עָרֵ֥י
מִבְצָ֖ר
וְ/גִדְרֹ֥ת
צֹֽאן
וְ/אֶת
ʼêth
H853
Obj.
Conj | DirObjM
בֵּ֥ית
Bêyth Nimrâh
H1039
Beth-nimrah
N-proper
נִמְרָ֖ה
Bêyth Nimrâh
H1039
Beth-nimrah
N-proper
וְ/אֶת
ʼêth
H853
Obj.
Conj | DirObjM
בֵּ֣ית
Bêyth hâ-Rân
H1028
Beth-haran
N-proper
הָרָ֑ן
Bêyth hâ-Rân
H1028
Beth-haran
N-proper
עָרֵ֥י
ʻîyr
H5892
excitement
N-fp
מִבְצָ֖ר
mibtsâr
H4013
fortification
N-ms
וְ/גִדְרֹ֥ת
gᵉdêrâh
H1448
wall
Conj | N-fp
צֹֽאן
tsôʼn
H6629
Sheep (Gate)
N-cs
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Hebrew Word Reference — Numbers 32:36
וְ/אֶת
ʼêth
H853
"Obj."
Conj | DirObjM
In the original Hebrew, this word points out the object of a verb or preposition, like 'namely' or 'even'. It appears in many books, including Genesis and Exodus. It's not directly translated in English, but helps clarify the meaning of sentences.
Definition: sign of the definite direct object, not translated in English but generally preceding and indicating the accusative Aramaic equivalent: yat (יָת "whom" H3487)
Usage: Occurs in 6782 OT verses. KJV: (as such unrepresented in English). See also: Genesis 1:1; Genesis 10:8; Genesis 19:21.
בֵּ֥ית
Bêyth Nimrâh
H1039
"Beth-nimrah"
N-proper
Beth-nimrah means house of the leopard, a place east of the Jordan River in the region of Gad. It is also referred to as Nimrah and appears in the Bible as a location in the region.
Definition: Beth-Nimrah = "house of the leopard" a place east of the Jordan in Gad Also named: nim.rah (נִמְרָה "Nimrah" H5247)
Usage: Occurs in 2 OT verses. KJV: Beth-Nimrah. Compare H5247 (נִמְרָה). See also: Numbers 32:36; Joshua 13:27.
נִמְרָ֖ה
Bêyth Nimrâh
H1039
"Beth-nimrah"
N-proper
Beth-nimrah means house of the leopard, a place east of the Jordan River in the region of Gad. It is also referred to as Nimrah and appears in the Bible as a location in the region.
Definition: Beth-Nimrah = "house of the leopard" a place east of the Jordan in Gad Also named: nim.rah (נִמְרָה "Nimrah" H5247)
Usage: Occurs in 2 OT verses. KJV: Beth-Nimrah. Compare H5247 (נִמְרָה). See also: Numbers 32:36; Joshua 13:27.
וְ/אֶת
ʼêth
H853
"Obj."
Conj | DirObjM
In the original Hebrew, this word points out the object of a verb or preposition, like 'namely' or 'even'. It appears in many books, including Genesis and Exodus. It's not directly translated in English, but helps clarify the meaning of sentences.
Definition: sign of the definite direct object, not translated in English but generally preceding and indicating the accusative Aramaic equivalent: yat (יָת "whom" H3487)
Usage: Occurs in 6782 OT verses. KJV: (as such unrepresented in English). See also: Genesis 1:1; Genesis 10:8; Genesis 19:21.
בֵּ֣ית
Bêyth hâ-Rân
H1028
"Beth-haran"
N-proper
Beth-haran is a place in Gad, possibly near Jericho, with a name meaning house of their mount or joyful shouter.
Definition: Beth-haran = "house of their mount: house of the joyful shouter" a place in Gad, possibly "Beth Harran", one hour east of Jordan, opposite Jericho Another name of bet ha.ram (בֵּית הָרָם "Beth-haram" H1027)
Usage: Occurs in 1 OT verses. KJV: Beth-haran. See also: Numbers 32:36.
הָרָ֑ן
Bêyth hâ-Rân
H1028
"Beth-haran"
N-proper
Beth-haran is a place in Gad, possibly near Jericho, with a name meaning house of their mount or joyful shouter.
Definition: Beth-haran = "house of their mount: house of the joyful shouter" a place in Gad, possibly "Beth Harran", one hour east of Jordan, opposite Jericho Another name of bet ha.ram (בֵּית הָרָם "Beth-haram" H1027)
Usage: Occurs in 1 OT verses. KJV: Beth-haran. See also: Numbers 32:36.
עָרֵ֥י
ʻîyr
H5892
"excitement"
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.
מִבְצָ֖ר
mibtsâr
H4013
"fortification"
N-ms
This word describes a strong, fortified place like a castle or a fenced city, providing protection and safety. It is used in the Bible to describe secure and defended locations.
Definition: fortification, fortress, fortified city, stronghold
Usage: Occurs in 37 OT verses. KJV: (de-, most) fenced, fortress, (most) strong (hold). See also: Numbers 13:19; Isaiah 34:13; Psalms 89:41.
וְ/גִדְרֹ֥ת
gᵉdêrâh
H1448
"wall"
Conj | N-fp
This word means a wall or enclosure, especially for flocks, and is translated as sheepfold or hedge in the Bible, often referring to a place where sheep are kept.
Definition: 1) wall, hedge 2) sheepfold (construct with 'sheep')
Usage: Occurs in 11 OT verses. KJV: (sheep-) cote (fold) hedge, wall. See also: Numbers 32:16; Psalms 89:41; Jeremiah 49:3.
צֹֽאן
tsôʼn
H6629
"Sheep (Gate)"
N-cs
This word refers to a flock of sheep or goats, and is sometimes used to describe people in a figurative sense. It is also associated with the Sheep Gate in Jerusalem, a significant location in biblical times.
Definition: This name means sheep and goats Also named: probatikos (προβατικός "Sheep Gate" G4262)
Usage: Occurs in 247 OT verses. KJV: (small) cattle, flock ([phrase] -s), lamb ([phrase] -s), sheep(-cote, -fold, -shearer, -herds). See also: Genesis 4:2; Deuteronomy 28:31; Psalms 44:12.
Study Notes — Numbers 32:36
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Context — The Tribes East of the Jordan
34And the Gadites built up Dibon, Ataroth, Aroer,
35Atroth-shophan, Jazer, Jogbehah,
36Beth-nimrah, and Beth-haran as fortified cities, and they built folds for their flocks.
37The Reubenites built up Heshbon, Elealeh, Kiriathaim, 38as well as Nebo and Baal-meon (whose names were changed), and Sibmah. And they renamed the cities they rebuilt.Cross References
| Reference | Text (BSB) | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Numbers 32:3 | “Ataroth, Dibon, Jazer, Nimrah, Heshbon, Elealeh, Sebam, Nebo, and Beon, |
Numbers 32:36 Summary
In Numbers 32:36, we see the Gadites building fortified cities and folds for their flocks, which shows their desire to protect and care for their people and animals. This verse teaches us about the importance of being good stewards of the resources God has given us and preparing for the future, as seen in other Bible verses such as Proverbs 21:5 and 1 Timothy 5:8. Just like the Gadites, we can trust in God's provision and care for us, as seen in Psalm 23:1-4 and Matthew 6:25-34. By applying these principles to our own lives, we can build strong foundations and provide for those around us, just like the Gadites did in Numbers 32:36.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the significance of the fortified cities mentioned in Numbers 32:36?
The fortified cities, such as Beth-nimrah and Beth-haran, were important for the protection and defense of the people of Gad, as seen in the example of Jericho in Joshua 6:1-27, which was also a fortified city.
Why did the Gadites build folds for their flocks?
The Gadites built folds for their flocks to provide a safe and secure place for their animals to graze and be protected, as mentioned in Numbers 32:36, and this practice is also seen in other parts of the Bible, such as in Genesis 29:2-3, where Jacob cared for Laban's flocks.
How does this verse relate to the overall narrative of the book of Numbers?
This verse is part of the larger story of the Israelites' journey to the Promised Land, as described in Numbers 32:1-42, and it highlights the importance of preparation and planning for the people of God, as seen in verses such as Numbers 33:53 and Deuteronomy 12:10-11.
What can we learn from the Gadites' actions in this verse?
We can learn the importance of being good stewards of the resources God has given us, as seen in the example of the Gadites building fortified cities and folds for their flocks in Numbers 32:36, and also in other Bible verses such as Matthew 25:14-30 and 1 Corinthians 4:2.
Reflection Questions
- What are some ways I can be a good steward of the resources God has given me, just like the Gadites were with their flocks?
- How can I apply the principle of preparation and planning, as seen in Numbers 32:36, to my own life and spiritual journey?
- What are some 'fortified cities' in my life that provide me with protection and defense, and how can I trust in God's provision and care for me, as seen in Psalm 91:1-2 and Proverbs 18:10?
- In what ways can I build 'folds' for the 'flocks' in my life, such as my family, friends, or community, to provide for their needs and care for them, as seen in Acts 2:42-47 and 1 Timothy 5:8?
Gill's Exposition on Numbers 32:36
And Bethnimrah, and Bethharan, fenced cities,.... The first of these is the same with Nimrah, Numbers 32:3, and the other is the same with Betharam, Joshua 13:27, it is called in the Jerusalem Talmud
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Numbers 32:36
And Bethnimrah, and Bethharan, fenced cities: and folds for sheep. Beth-nimrah - now Nimrin.
Cambridge Bible on Numbers 32:36
34–38. Many of these towns have been identified with some probability. But the list represents a tradition very different from that in Joshua 13:15-28 , and must be ultimately derived from an earlier source, though in its present form it was probably written by a priestly writer. In Joshua 13:15-28 Reuben occupies the position which is ordinarily represented on modern maps, on the south of Gad, the dividing line between them running east from about the northern point of the Dead Sea. But in the present passage Reuben’s position is not so independent. Five of the six towns assigned to them in Numbers 32:37-38 are situated in a district about midway between the Jabbok and the Arnon, and lie between Gadite towns to the north and south of them. They are thus represented as occupying an enclave within the Gadite area. Sibmah is unknown, as also are Atroth-shophan and Beth-nimrah. See G. A.
Smith, Hist. Geogr. p. 567.
Whedon's Commentary on Numbers 32:36
36. Beth-nimrah — See Nimrah, Numbers 32:3, note.