Numbers 27:10

King James Version:

(The Lord speaking is red text)

And if he have no brethren, then ye shall give his inheritance unto his father's brethren.

Complete Jewish Bible:

If he has no brothers, give his inheritance to his father's brothers.

Berean Standard Bible:

If he has no brothers, give his inheritance to his father’s brothers.

American Standard Version:

And if he have no brethren, then ye shall give his inheritance unto his father’s brethren.

KJV with Strong’s Numbers:

And if he have no brethren^{H251}, then ye shall give^{H5414} his inheritance^{H5159} unto his father's^{H1} brethren^{H251}.

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Commentary for Numbers 27:10

1. Themes:
- Inheritance Laws: Numbers 27:10 addresses the issue of property rights and inheritance within the Israelite community, emphasizing the importance of preserving family land holdings.
- Gender Equality: This verse is part of a broader passage that begins with the daughters of Zelophehad (27:1-11) advocating for their right to inherit their father's property since he had no sons, challenging traditional patriarchal norms.
- Legal Precedents: The case set a precedent for inheritance rights, ensuring that property remained within the family even in the absence of direct male heirs.
- Divine Justice and Order: The verse reflects the theme of a well-ordered society governed by laws that are fair and just, as given by God.

2. Historical Context:
- The book of Numbers recounts events during the Israelites' wanderings in the wilderness after their exodus from Egypt and before their entry into the Promised Land.
- The Israelites were transitioning from a loose confederation of tribes to a more structured nation with defined laws and leadership.
- The laws regarding inheritance were crucial for maintaining the tribal structure and land ownership within ancient Israelite society, which was agrarian and land-based.
- The context of this verse is a series of legal rulings and instructions given by God to Moses, which were to govern the social and religious life of the Israelites.
- The incident with Zelophehad's daughters likely occurred toward the end of the 40 years of wandering, as the new generation prepared to enter and divide the land of Canaan.

In summary, Numbers 27:10 deals with the theme of inheritance within the context of Israel's developing legal system, reflecting a concern for maintaining family identity and property rights, while also setting a precedent for greater gender equity in property distribution.

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Strong's Numbers and Definitions:

Note: H = Hebrew (OT), G = Greek (NT)

1. Strong's Number: H251
   There are 636 instances of this translation in the Bible
   Lemma: אָח
   Transliteration: ʼâch
   Pronunciation: awkh
   Description: a primitive word; a brother (used in the widest sense of literal relationship and metaphorical affinity or resemblance (like father)); another, brother(-ly); kindred, like, other. Compare also the proper names beginning with 'Ah-' or 'Ahi-'.
   
2. Strong's Number: H5414
   There are 1816 instances of this translation in the Bible
   Lemma: נָתַן
   Transliteration: nâthan
   Pronunciation: naw-than'
   Description: a primitive root; to give, used with greatest latitude of application (put, make, etc.); add, apply, appoint, ascribe, assign, [idiom] avenge, [idiom] be (healed), bestow, bring (forth, hither), cast, cause, charge, come, commit, consider, count, [phrase] cry, deliver (up), direct, distribute, do, [idiom] doubtless, [idiom] without fail, fasten, frame, [idiom] get, give (forth, over, up), grant, hang (up), [idiom] have, [idiom] indeed, lay (unto charge, up), (give) leave, lend, let (out), [phrase] lie, lift up, make, [phrase] O that, occupy, offer, ordain, pay, perform, place, pour, print, [idiom] pull, put (forth), recompense, render, requite, restore, send (out), set (forth), shew, shoot forth (up), [phrase] sing, [phrase] slander, strike, (sub-) mit, suffer, [idiom] surely, [idiom] take, thrust, trade, turn, utter, [phrase] weep, [phrase] willingly, [phrase] withdraw, [phrase] would (to) God, yield.
   
3. Strong's Number: H5159
   There are 191 instances of this translation in the Bible
   Lemma: נַחֲלָה
   Transliteration: nachălâh
   Pronunciation: nakh-al-aw'
   Description: from נָחַל (in its usual sense); properly, something inherited, i.e. (abstractly) occupancy, or (concretely) an heirloom; generally an estate, patrimony or portion; heritage, to inherit, inheritance, possession. Compare נַחַל.
   
4. Strong's Number: H1
   There are 15773 instances of this translation in the Bible
   Lemma: אָב
   Transliteration: ʼâb
   Pronunciation: awb
   Description: a primitive word; father, in a literal and immediate, or figurative and remote application; chief, (fore-) father(-less), [idiom] patrimony, principal. Compare names in 'Abi-'.