King James Version:
(The Lord speaking is red text)
Our father died in the wilderness, and he was not in the company of them that gathered themselves together against the LORD in the company of Korah; but died in his own sin, and had no sons.
Complete Jewish Bible:
"Our father died in the desert. He wasn't part of the group who assembled themselves to rebel against ADONAI in Korach's group, but he died in his own sin, and he had no sons.
Berean Standard Bible:
“Our father died in the wilderness, but he was not among the followers of Korah who gathered together against the LORD. Instead, he died because of his own sin, and he had no sons.
American Standard Version:
Our father died in the wilderness, and he was not among the company of them that gathered themselves together against Jehovah in the company of Korah: but he died in his own sin; and he had no sons.
KJV with Strong’s Numbers:
Our father{H1} died{H4191} in the wilderness{H4057}, and he was not in{H8432} the company{H5712} of them that gathered themselves together{H3259} against the LORD{H3068} in the company{H5712} of Korah{H7141}; but died{H4191} in his own sin{H2399}, and had no sons{H1121}.
Cross-References (KJV):
Numbers 26:64
- But among these there was not a man of them whom Moses and Aaron the priest numbered, when they numbered the children of Israel in the wilderness of Sinai.
Numbers 26:65
- For the LORD had said of them, They shall surely die in the wilderness. And there was not left a man of them, save Caleb the son of Jephunneh, and Joshua the son of Nun.
Numbers 14:35
- I the LORD have said, I will surely do it unto all this evil congregation, that are gathered together against me: in this wilderness they shall be consumed, and there they shall die.
Ezekiel 18:4
- Behold, all souls are mine; as the soul of the father, so also the soul of the son is mine: the soul that sinneth, it shall die.
Numbers 16:19
- And Korah gathered all the congregation against them unto the door of the tabernacle of the congregation: and the glory of the LORD appeared unto all the congregation.
Numbers 16:49
- Now they that died in the plague were fourteen thousand and seven hundred, beside them that died about the matter of Korah.
Romans 6:23
- For the wages of sin [is] death; but the gift of God [is] eternal life through Jesus Christ our Lord.
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Commentary for Numbers 27:3
Numbers 27:3 is part of a narrative in the Old Testament that deals with the themes of inheritance, justice, and the continuity of family lines within the Israelite community. This verse is set in the context of the Israelites' journey through the wilderness after their exodus from Egypt and before their entry into the Promised Land.
**Historical Context:**
- The Israelites are wandering in the wilderness, a period marked by testing, rebellion, and the establishment of laws and community structures.
- The event referred to in the verse is the rebellion of Korah, a Levite who, along with his followers, challenged the authority of Moses and Aaron, arguing that all the people were holy and should be allowed to perform priestly duties (Numbers 16).
- This rebellion was quelled when God caused the earth to open and swallow Korah and his followers, or consumed them with fire, which served as a stark warning against insurrection and dissent within the community.
**Themes:**
- **Inheritance and Family Continuity:** The verse addresses the concern of the daughters of Zelophehad about their father's inheritance, as he had no sons. This case leads to a legal precedent regarding the rights of women to inherit property in the absence of male heirs.
- **Justice and Righteousness:** The daughters emphasize that their father died in his own sin, not as part of Korah's rebellion, indicating a just society where individuals are accountable for their own actions, not those of others.
- **Divine Authority and Community Order:** The broader narrative reinforces the importance of respecting divine authority, as represented by Moses and Aaron, and the order established by God for the Israelite community.
In response to the daughters' appeal, Moses brings their case before the Lord, leading to a change in the law that allows daughters to inherit when there are no sons (Numbers 27:7-11). This moment is significant for its recognition of women's rights and the adaptability of the legal system under divine guidance.
*This commentary is produced by Microsoft/WizardLM-2-8x22B AI model
Strong's Numbers and Definitions:
Note: H = Hebrew (OT), G = Greek (NT)
- 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-'. - Strong's Number: H4191
There are 694 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: מוּת
Transliteration: mûwth
Pronunciation: mooth
Description: a primitive root; to die (literally or figuratively); causatively, to kill; [idiom] at all, [idiom] crying, (be) dead (body, man, one), (put to, worthy of) death, destroy(-er), (cause to, be like to, must) die, kill, necro(-mancer), [idiom] must needs, slay, [idiom] surely, [idiom] very suddenly, [idiom] in (no) wise. - Strong's Number: H4057
There are 257 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: מִדְבָּר
Transliteration: midbâr
Pronunciation: mid-bawr'
Description: from דָבַר in the sense of driving; a pasture (i.e. open field, whither cattle are driven); by implication, a desert; also speech (including its organs); desert, south, speech, wilderness. - Strong's Number: H8432
There are 390 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: תָּוֶךְ
Transliteration: tâvek
Pronunciation: taw'-vek
Description: from an unused root meaning to sever; a bisection, i.e. (by implication) the centre; among(-st), [idiom] between, half, [idiom] (there-, where-), in(-to), middle, mid(-night), midst (among), [idiom] out (of), [idiom] through, [idiom] with(-in). - Strong's Number: H5712
There are 140 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: עֵדָה
Transliteration: ʻêdâh
Pronunciation: ay-daw'
Description: feminine of עֵד in the original sense of fixture; a stated assemblage (specifically, a concourse, or generally, a family or crowd); assembly, company, congregation, multitude, people, swarm. Compare עֵדָה. - Strong's Number: H3259
There are 29 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: יָעַד
Transliteration: yâʻad
Pronunciation: yaw-ad'
Description: a primitive root; to fix upon (by agreement or appointment); by implication, to meet (at a stated time), to summon (to trial), to direct (in a certain quarter or position), to engage (for marriage); agree,(maxke an) appoint(-ment, a time), assemble (selves), betroth, gather (selves, together), meet (together), set (a time). - Strong's Number: H3068
There are 5521 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: יְהֹוָה
Transliteration: Yᵉhôvâh
Pronunciation: yeh-ho-vaw'
Description: from הָיָה; (the) self-Existent or Eternal; Jehovah, Jewish national name of God; Jehovah, the Lord. Compare יָהּ, יְהֹוִה. - Strong's Number: H7141
There are 37 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: קֹרַח
Transliteration: Qôrach
Pronunciation: ko'rakh
Description: from קָרַח; ice; Korach, the name of two Edomites and three Israelites; Korah. - Strong's Number: H2399
There are 33 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: חֵטְא
Transliteration: chêṭᵉʼ
Pronunciation: khate
Description: from חָטָא; a crime or its penalty; fault, [idiom] grievously, offence, (punishment of) sin. - Strong's Number: H1121
There are 3654 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: בֵּן
Transliteration: bên
Pronunciation: bane
Description: from בָּנָה; a son (as a builder of the family name), in the widest sense (of literal and figurative relationship, including grandson, subject, nation, quality or condition, etc., (like father or brother), etc.); [phrase] afflicted, age, (Ahoh-) (Ammon-) (Hachmon-) (Lev-) ite, (anoint-) ed one, appointed to, ([phrase]) arrow, (Assyr-) (Babylon-) (Egypt-) (Grec-) ian, one born, bough, branch, breed, [phrase] (young) bullock, [phrase] (young) calf, [idiom] came up in, child, colt, [idiom] common, [idiom] corn, daughter, [idiom] of first, [phrase] firstborn, foal, [phrase] very fruitful, [phrase] postage, [idiom] in, [phrase] kid, [phrase] lamb, ([phrase]) man, meet, [phrase] mighty, [phrase] nephew, old, ([phrase]) people, [phrase] rebel, [phrase] robber, [idiom] servant born, [idiom] soldier, son, [phrase] spark, [phrase] steward, [phrase] stranger, [idiom] surely, them of, [phrase] tumultuous one, [phrase] valiant(-est), whelp, worthy, young (one), youth.