King James Version:
(The Lord speaking is red text)
Those that were numbered of them, [even] of the tribe of Ephraim, [were] forty thousand and five hundred.
Complete Jewish Bible:
Berean Standard Bible:
From the sons of Ephraim, according to the records of their clans and families, counting the names of all those twenty years of age or older who could serve in the army, those registered to the tribe of Ephraim numbered 40,500.
American Standard Version:
those that were numbered of them, of the tribe of Ephraim, were forty thousand and five hundred.
KJV with Strong’s Numbers:
Those that were numbered{H6485} of them, even of the tribe{H4294} of Ephraim{H669}, were forty{H705} thousand{H505} and five{H2568} hundred{H3967}.
Cross-References (KJV):
Numbers 26:37
- These [are] the families of the sons of Ephraim according to those that were numbered of them, thirty and two thousand and five hundred. These [are] the sons of Joseph after their families.
Numbers 2:19
- And his host, and those that were numbered of them, [were] forty thousand and five hundred.
Deuteronomy 33:17
- His glory [is like] the firstling of his bullock, and his horns [are like] the horns of unicorns: with them he shall push the people together to the ends of the earth: and they [are] the ten thousands of Ephraim, and they [are] the thousands of Manasseh.
Genesis 48:5
- And now thy two sons, Ephraim and Manasseh, which were born unto thee in the land of Egypt before I came unto thee into Egypt, [are] mine; as Reuben and Simeon, they shall be mine.
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Commentary for Numbers 1:33
1. Themes:
- **Divine Organization**: The verse reflects God's command to Moses and Aaron to take a census of the Israelite community, which underscores the theme of divine organization and order within the nation of Israel.
- **Preparation for Conquest**: The census is part of the preparation for the conquest of Canaan, emphasizing readiness for the fulfillment of God's promise to give the land to the Israelites.
- **Tribal Identity**: The specific mention of the tribe of Ephraim highlights the importance of tribal identity and lineage in ancient Israel, which was crucial for inheritance and military organization.
2. Historical Context:
- **Wilderness Period**: The book of Numbers is set during the wilderness period after the Exodus from Egypt and before the entrance into the Promised Land. The Israelites are encamped at Mount Sinai when this census is taken.
- **Military Census**: The census in Numbers 1 is a military count, aimed at assessing the fighting strength of each tribe in preparation for the military campaigns ahead.
- **Tribal Strength**: The tribe of Ephraim, one of the largest and most prominent tribes, is listed as having 40,500 men eligible for military service, showcasing its significant contribution to the Israelite forces.
- **God's Guidance**: The detailed account of the census reflects the theme of God's guidance in the affairs of the Israelites, ensuring that every aspect of their national life is conducted under divine direction as they prepare to enter and possess the land of Canaan.
In summary, Numbers 1:33 is part of a larger narrative in the book of Numbers that deals with the organization of the Israelite community for the purpose of entering and conquering the Promised Land, with the tribe of Ephraim being a key component of their military strength.
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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: H669
There are 313 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: אֶפְרַיִם
Transliteration: ʼEphrayim
Pronunciation: ef-rah'-yim
Description: dual of masculine form of אֶפְרָת; double fruit; Ephrajim, a son of Joseph; also the tribe descended from him, and its territory; Ephraim, Ephraimites. - 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: 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: 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: 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.