Numbers 4:36
Numbers 4:36 in Multiple Translations
And those numbered by their clans totaled 2,750.
And those that were numbered of them by their families were two thousand seven hundred and fifty.
and those that were numbered of them by their families were two thousand seven hundred and fifty.
And the number of all these was two thousand, seven hundred and fifty.
The total by families was 2,750.
So the nombers of the throughout their families were two thousande, seuen hundreth and fiftie.
and their numbered ones, by their families, are two thousand seven hundred and fifty.
Those who were counted of them by their families were two thousand seven hundred fifty.
And those that were numbered of them by their families were two thousand seven hundred and fifty.
And they were found two thousand seven hundred and fifty.
The total was 2,750 men.
Berean Amplified Bible — Numbers 4:36
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Numbers 4:36 Interlinear (Deep Study)
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וַ/יִּהְי֥וּ
פְקֻדֵי/הֶ֖ם
לְ/מִשְׁפְּחֹתָ֑/ם
אַלְפַּ֕יִם
שְׁבַ֥ע
מֵא֖וֹת
וַ/חֲמִשִּֽׁים
וַ/יִּהְי֥וּ
hâyâh
H1961
to be
Conj | V-Qal-ConsecImperf-3mp
פְקֻדֵי/הֶ֖ם
pâqad
H6485
to reckon
V-Qal-Inf-c | Suff
לְ/מִשְׁפְּחֹתָ֑/ם
mishpâchâh
H4940
family
Prep | N-fp | Suff
אַלְפַּ֕יִם
ʼeleph
H505
thousand
Adj
שְׁבַ֥ע
shebaʻ
H7651
seven
Adj
מֵא֖וֹת
mêʼâh
H3967
hundred
Adj
וַ/חֲמִשִּֽׁים
chămishshîym
H2572
fifty
Conj | Adj
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Hebrew Word Reference — Numbers 4:36
וַ/יִּהְי֥וּ
hâyâh
H1961
"to be"
Conj | V-Qal-ConsecImperf-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.
פְקֻדֵי/הֶ֖ם
pâqad
H6485
"to reckon"
V-Qal-Inf-c | Suff
This word means to visit or oversee, and can imply a range of actions, from friendly to hostile. It is used in various contexts, including appointing, avenging, or delivering something into someone's care. The KJV translates it in many ways, including appoint, avenge, or commit.
Definition: : list/count 1) to attend to, muster, number, reckon, visit, punish, appoint, look after, care for 1a) (Qal) 1a1) to pay attention to, observe 1a2) to attend to 1a3) to seek, look about for 1a4) to seek in vain, need, miss, lack 1a5) to visit 1a6) to visit upon, punish 1a7) to pass in review, muster, number 1a8) to appoint, assign, lay upon as a charge, deposit 1b) (Niphal) 1b1) to be sought, be needed, be missed, be lacking 1b2) to be visited 1b3) to be visited upon 1b4) to be appointed 1b5) to be watched over 1c) (Piel) to muster, call up 1d) (Pual) to be passed in review, be caused to miss, be called, be called to account 1e) (Hiphil) 1e1) to set over, make overseer, appoint an overseer 1e2) to commit, entrust, commit for care, deposit 1f) (Hophal) 1f1) to be visited 1f2) to be deposited 1f3) to be made overseer, be entrusted 1g) (Hithpael) numbered 1h) (Hothpael) numbered
Usage: Occurs in 269 OT verses. KJV: appoint, [idiom] at all, avenge, bestow, (appoint to have the, give a) charge, commit, count, deliver to keep, be empty, enjoin, go see, hurt, do judgment, lack, lay up, look, make, [idiom] by any means, miss, number, officer, (make) overseer, have (the) oversight, punish, reckon, (call to) remember(-brance), set (over), sum, [idiom] surely, visit, want. See also: Genesis 21:1; Numbers 26:47; Psalms 8:5.
לְ/מִשְׁפְּחֹתָ֑/ם
mishpâchâh
H4940
"family"
Prep | N-fp | Suff
This word refers to a family or clan, and can also mean a tribe or nation, such as the people of Israel, emphasizing the importance of family ties.
Definition: 1) clan, family 1a) clan 1a1) family 1a2) tribe 1a3) people, nation 1b) guild 1c) species, kind 1d) aristocrats
Usage: Occurs in 224 OT verses. KJV: family, kind(-red). See also: Genesis 8:19; Numbers 26:41; Esther 9:28.
אַלְפַּ֕יִם
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.
שְׁבַ֥ע
shebaʻ
H7651
"seven"
Adj
This word means the number seven, which was considered a special or sacred number. It can also mean seven times or a week, and is used in the Bible to describe completeness or perfection. The KJV translates it as seven or sevenfold.
Definition: 1) seven (cardinal number) 1a) as ordinal number 1b) in combination-17, 700 etc Aramaic equivalent: shiv.ah (שִׁבְעָה "seven" H7655)
Usage: Occurs in 344 OT verses. KJV: ([phrase] by) seven(-fold),-s, (-teen, -teenth), -th, times). Compare H7658 (שִׁבְעָנָה). See also: Genesis 4:24; Leviticus 23:15; 2 Samuel 21:6.
מֵא֖וֹת
mêʼâh
H3967
"hundred"
Adj
Means a hundred, used as a simple number or part of a larger number in the Bible. It appears in various forms, including fractions like one one-hundredth. Found in books like Genesis and Psalms.
Definition: 1) hundred 1a) as simple number 1b) as part of larger number 1c) as a fraction-one one-hundredth (1/100) Aramaic equivalent: me.ah (מְאָה "hundred" H3969)
Usage: Occurs in 511 OT verses. KJV: hundred((-fold), -th), [phrase] sixscore. See also: Genesis 5:3; Numbers 2:6; Judges 18:17.
וַ/חֲמִשִּֽׁים
chămishshîym
H2572
"fifty"
Conj | Adj
This Hebrew word simply means the number fifty, used in various biblical contexts like measurements and quantities. It appears in Leviticus and Numbers.
Definition: 1) fifty 1a) fifty (cardinal number) 1b) a multiple of fifty (with other numbers) 1c) fiftieth (ordinal number)
Usage: Occurs in 141 OT verses. KJV: fifty. See also: Genesis 6:15; 1 Kings 7:2; Isaiah 3:3.
Study Notes — Numbers 4:36
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Context — The Numbering of the Levite Clans
34So Moses, Aaron, and the leaders of the congregation numbered the Kohathites by their clans and families,
35everyone from thirty to fifty years old who came to serve in the work at the Tent of Meeting.
36And those numbered by their clans totaled 2,750.
37These were counted from the Kohathite clans, everyone who could serve at the Tent of Meeting. Moses and Aaron numbered them according to the command of the LORD through Moses. 38Then the Gershonites were numbered by their clans and families,Numbers 4:36 Summary
[This verse tells us that there were 2,750 Kohathite men who were counted to serve at the Tent of Meeting. This was a special group of men who were chosen to help take care of the Tabernacle and its furnishings (Exodus 40:17). The Kohathites were part of the larger tribe of Levi, who were set apart by God to serve as priests and helpers in the Tabernacle (Numbers 3:1-10, Deuteronomy 10:8). This verse reminds us that God is a God of order and organization, and that He has a plan for each of us to serve Him and His people (1 Corinthians 12:4-11, Ephesians 4:11-12).]
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the significance of the number 2,750 in Numbers 4:36?
The number 2,750 represents the total number of Kohathite clansmen who were numbered by Moses and Aaron to serve at the Tent of Meeting, as instructed by the Lord (Numbers 4:37, Exodus 40:17).
Why were the Kohathites numbered by their clans and families?
The Kohathites were numbered by their clans and families to determine the total number of men who could serve at the Tent of Meeting, from thirty to fifty years old (Numbers 4:35, Numbers 8:24).
What is the purpose of numbering the Israelites in the book of Numbers?
The purpose of numbering the Israelites is to determine the total number of men who can serve in the military and in the service of the Tabernacle, as well as to organize the tribes for their journey to the Promised Land (Numbers 1:1-4, Numbers 26:1-4).
How does this verse relate to the overall narrative of the book of Numbers?
This verse is part of the larger narrative of the book of Numbers, which tells the story of the Israelites' journey from Mount Sinai to the Promised Land, and the organization and preparation of the tribes for that journey (Deuteronomy 1:1-3, Numbers 33:1-49).
Reflection Questions
- What does this verse reveal about God's attention to detail and organization?
- How does the numbering of the Kohathites reflect the importance of service and ministry in the life of the Israelites?
- What can we learn from the example of the Kohathites about the value of teamwork and cooperation in serving the Lord?
- How does this verse encourage us to consider our own role in serving the Lord and His people?
Gill's Exposition on Numbers 4:36
And those that were numbered of them by their families,.... [See comments on Numbers 4:34].
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Numbers 4:36
And Moses and Aaron and the chief of the congregation numbered the sons of the Kohathites after their families, and after the house of their fathers, Moses and Aaron ... This enumeration was made on
Adam Clarke's Commentary on Numbers 4:36
Verse 36. Those that were numbered] In Numbers 3:27, c., we have an account of the whole number of the Levites, and here of those only who were able to serve the Lord in the sanctuary. By comparing the two places we find the numbers to stand thus: - KOHATHITES Able men Unable Total 2,750 5,850 ----- 8,600 GERSHONITES 2,630 4,870 ----- 7,500 MERARITES 3,200 3,000 ----- 6,200 Thus we find that the whole number of the Levites amounted to 22,300, of whom 3,580 were fit for service, and 13.720 unfit, being either too old or too young. What an astonishing number of men, all properly eccleslastics all performing some service by which God was glorified, and the congregation at large benefited! See Ainsworth. FROM this and the preceding chapter we see the very severe labour which the Levites were obliged to perform while the journeyings of the Israelites lasted. When we consider that there was not less than 10 tons 13 cwt. 24 lb. 14 oz., i. e., almost ten tons and fourteen hundred pounds' weight of metal employed in the tabernacle, (see the notes on Exod. xxxviii.,) besides the immense weight of the skins, hangings, cords, boards, and posts, we shall find it was no very easy matter to transport this movable temple from place to place. The Gershonites, who were 7,500 men in the service, had to carry the tent, coverings, veils, hangings of the court, c., c., Numbers 3:25-26. The Kohathites, who were 8,600 men, had to carry the ark, table, candlestick, altars, and instruments of the sanctuary, Numbers 3:31. The Merarites, who were 6,200 men, had to carry the boards, bars, pillars, sockets, and all matters connected with these belonging to the tabernacle, with the pillars of the court, their sockets, pins, and cords, Numbers 3:36-37.
The tabernacle was an epitome of the temple: the temple and tabernacle were representatives of the Church of the living God, and of the humanity of our blessed Lord. As God dwelt in the tabernacle and temple, so his fulness dwelt in the man Christ Jesus. These again were types of the Christian Church, which is termed the body of Christ, Ephesians 1:23, where he dwells in the plenitude of the graces of his Spirit. Mr. Ainsworth has a very useful note on the 20th verse of this chapter, the most edifying part of which I shall here lay before the reader. He considers the tabernacle and temple, not only as pointing out the old dispensation, the annulling of which was typified by their destruction, but he considers also the former as emblematical of the body of man. "The apostle," says he, "treating of the death of the saints, uses this similitude: 'If our earthly house of this tabernacle were dissolved, we have a building of God, a house not made with hands, eternal in the heavens. For we that are in THIS TABERNACLE do groan, being burdened, not for that we would be unclothed, but clothed upon, that mortality might be swallowed up of life' 2 Corinthians 5:1-4.
Cambridge Bible on Numbers 4:36
34–49. A detailed statement that Moses and Aaron numbered the men between the ages of 30 and 50 in the three Levitical families, as had been commanded.
Whedon's Commentary on Numbers 4:36
CENSUS OF LEVITES, Numbers 4:34-49.The results of the enumeration of Levites between thirty and fifty years are here tabulated, together with the number of incompetents and the