King James Version:
(The Lord speaking is red text)
Those that were numbered of them, [even] of the tribe of Gad, [were] forty and five thousand six hundred and fifty.
Complete Jewish Bible:
Berean Standard Bible:
those registered to the tribe of Gad numbered 45,650.
American Standard Version:
those that were numbered of them, of the tribe of Gad, were forty and five thousand six hundred and fifty.
KJV with Strong’s Numbers:
Those that were numbered{H6485} of them, even of the tribe{H4294} of Gad{H1410}, were forty{H705} and five{H2568} thousand{H505} six{H8337} hundred{H3967} and fifty{H2572}.
Cross-References (KJV):
Numbers 26:18
- These [are] the families of the children of Gad according to those that were numbered of them, forty thousand and five hundred.
Numbers 2:15
- And his host, and those that were numbered of them, [were] forty and five thousand and six hundred and fifty.
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Commentary for Numbers 1:25
1. **Themes:**
- **Divine Organization:** The verse reflects God's command to Moses and Aaron to take a census of the Israelite community by their clans and families, highlighting the theme of divine order and structure within the nation.
- **Preparation for the Journey:** The census is part of the preparations for the Israelites' journey from Sinai to the Promised Land, emphasizing themes of transition and readiness for the challenges ahead.
- **Military Readiness:** The census served to muster the fighting men of Israel, indicating the theme of military preparedness and the importance of being able to defend the community.
2. **Historical Context:**
- **Time Period:** The events in Numbers occur after the Exodus from Egypt and the giving of the Law at Mount Sinai, during the Israelites' time in the wilderness, approximately around the 13th century BCE.
- **Purpose of the Census:** The census was conducted to determine the number of men eligible for military service, which was crucial for organizing the camp and the order of march as the Israelites prepared to enter the land of Canaan.
- **Tribe of Gad:** Gad was one of the twelve tribes of Israel, descended from Jacob's son Gad. The tribe of Gad, along with Reuben and half of Manasseh, settled east of the Jordan River, but they were still required to support their fellow tribes in the conquest of Canaan.
- **Significance of Numbers:** The specific number mentioned (45,650) for the tribe of Gad indicates a significant population and military force, which was important for the allocation of tribal territories and responsibilities in the Promised Land.
In summary, Numbers 1:25 is a snapshot of the detailed census taken of the tribe of Gad, reflecting broader themes of divine organization, military preparedness, and readiness for the Israelites' journey to the Promised Land, all set within the historical context of the wilderness wanderings following the Exodus.
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Strong's Numbers and Definitions:
Note: H = Hebrew (OT), G = Greek (NT)
- Strong's Number: H6485
There are 270 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: פָּקַד
Transliteration: pâqad
Pronunciation: paw-kad'
Description: a primitive root; to visit (with friendly or hostile intent); by analogy, to oversee, muster, charge, care for, miss, deposit, etc.; 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. - Strong's Number: H4294
There are 204 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: מַטֶּה
Transliteration: maṭṭeh
Pronunciation: mat-teh'
Description: or (feminine) מַטָּה; from נָטָה; a branch (as extending); figuratively, a tribe; also a rod, whether for chastising (figuratively, correction), ruling (a sceptre), throwing (a lance), or walking (a staff; figuratively, a support of life, e.g. bread); rod, staff, tribe. - Strong's Number: H1410
There are 67 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: גָּד
Transliteration: Gâd
Pronunciation: gawd
Description: from גּוּד; Gad, a son of Jacob, including his tribe and its territory; also a prophet; Gad. - Strong's Number: H705
There are 178 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: אַרְבָּעִים
Transliteration: ʼarbâʻîym
Pronunciation: ar-baw-eem'
Description: multiple of אַרְבַּע; forty; -forty. - Strong's Number: H2568
There are 273 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: חָמֵשׁ
Transliteration: châmêsh
Pronunciation: khaw-maysh'
Description: masculine חֲמִשָּׁה; a primitive numeral; five; fif(-teen), fifth, five ([idiom] apiece). - Strong's Number: H505
There are 496 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: אֶלֶף
Transliteration: ʼeleph
Pronunciation: eh'-lef
Description: prop, the same as אֶלֶף; hence (the ox's head being the first letter of the alphabet, and this eventually used as a numeral) a thousand; thousand. - Strong's Number: H8337
There are 203 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: שֵׁשׁ
Transliteration: shêsh
Pronunciation: shaysh
Description: masculine שִׁשָּׁה; a primitive number; compare שׂוּשׂ; six (as an overplus beyond five or the fingers of the hand); as ord. sixth; six(-teen, -teenth), sixth. - Strong's Number: H3967
There are 512 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: מֵאָה
Transliteration: mêʼâh
Pronunciation: may-aw'
Description: or מֵאיָה; properly, a primitive numeral; a hundred; also as a multiplicative and a fraction; hundred((-fold), -th), [phrase] sixscore. - Strong's Number: H2572
There are 141 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: חֲמִשִּׁים
Transliteration: chămishshîym
Pronunciation: kham-ish-sheem'
Description: multiple of חָמֵשׁ; fifty; fifty.