King James Version:
(The Lord speaking is red text)
And the children of Gad and the children of Reuben spake unto Moses, saying, Thy servants will do as my lord commandeth.
Complete Jewish Bible:
The descendants of Gad and the descendants of Re'uven said to Moshe, "Your servants will do as my lord orders.
Berean Standard Bible:
The Gadites and Reubenites said to Moses, “Your servants will do just as our lord commands.
American Standard Version:
And the children of Gad and the children of Reuben spake unto Moses, saying, Thy servants will do as my lord commandeth.
KJV with Strong’s Numbers:
And the children{H1121} of Gad{H1410} and the children{H1121} of Reuben{H7205} spake{H559} unto Moses{H4872}, saying{H559}, Thy servants{H5650} will do{H6213} as my lord{H113} commandeth{H6680}.
Cross-References (KJV):
Joshua 1:13
- Remember the word which Moses the servant of the LORD commanded you, saying, The LORD your God hath given you rest, and hath given you this land.
Joshua 1:14
- Your wives, your little ones, and your cattle, shall remain in the land which Moses gave you on this side Jordan; but ye shall pass before your brethren armed, all the mighty men of valour, and help them;
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Commentary for Numbers 32:25
Numbers 32:25 is part of a larger narrative in the book of Numbers, which details the journey of the Israelites from Egypt to the Promised Land. In this specific verse, the tribes of Gad and Reuben are addressing Moses, expressing their willingness to comply with his leadership and the commands of God.
The historical context of this verse is set during the Israelites' wandering in the wilderness, after they had received the Law at Mount Sinai and were nearing the end of their 40-year journey. The tribes of Gad and Reuben, having seen the fertile land east of the Jordan, desired to settle there rather than cross into the Promised Land. They approached Moses with a proposal to first help their fellow Israelites conquer the land west of the Jordan, and only then return to settle east of the river.
In Numbers 32:25, the representatives of these tribes are pledging their obedience to Moses' decision regarding their request. They refer to themselves as "thy servants" and to Moses as "my lord," indicating their respect for his authority and their commitment to fulfill their obligations to him and to God. This verse reflects themes of loyalty, obedience, and the fulfillment of promises, which are recurrent in the Pentateuch. It also highlights the importance of collective responsibility within the Israelite community, as these tribes were willing to fight for the inheritance of others before claiming their own.
The verse underscores the significant role of Moses as a leader and mediator between God and the Israelites, and it demonstrates the expectation that the people should follow the guidance of their divinely appointed leader. This moment of commitment by the tribes of Gad and Reuben is a testament to their understanding of the covenantal relationship between God, their leader, and themselves—a relationship that demanded faithfulness and action.
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Strong's Numbers and Definitions:
Note: H = Hebrew (OT), G = Greek (NT)
- 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. - 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: H7205
There are 68 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: רְאוּבֵן
Transliteration: Rᵉʼûwbên
Pronunciation: reh-oo-bane'
Description: from the imperative of רָאָה and בֵּן; see ye a son; Reuben, a son of Jacob; Reuben. - Strong's Number: H559
There are 4434 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: אָמַר
Transliteration: ʼâmar
Pronunciation: aw-mar'
Description: a primitive root; to say (used with great latitude); answer, appoint, avouch, bid, boast self, call, certify, challenge, charge, [phrase] (at the, give) command(-ment), commune, consider, declare, demand, [idiom] desire, determine, [idiom] expressly, [idiom] indeed, [idiom] intend, name, [idiom] plainly, promise, publish, report, require, say, speak (against, of), [idiom] still, [idiom] suppose, talk, tell, term, [idiom] that is, [idiom] think, use (speech), utter, [idiom] verily, [idiom] yet. - Strong's Number: H4872
There are 704 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: מֹשֶׁה
Transliteration: Môsheh
Pronunciation: mo-sheh'
Description: from מָשָׁה; drawing out (of the water), i.e. rescued; Mosheh, the Israelite lawgiver; Moses. - Strong's Number: H5650
There are 714 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: עֶבֶד
Transliteration: ʻebed
Pronunciation: eh'-bed
Description: from עָבַד; a servant; [idiom] bondage, bondman, (bond-) servant, (man-) servant. - Strong's Number: H6213
There are 2286 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: עָשָׂה
Transliteration: ʻâsâh
Pronunciation: aw-saw'
Description: a primitive root; to do or make, in the broadest sense and widest application; accomplish, advance, appoint, apt, be at, become, bear, bestow, bring forth, bruise, be busy, [idiom] certainly, have the charge of, commit, deal (with), deck, [phrase] displease, do, (ready) dress(-ed), (put in) execute(-ion), exercise, fashion, [phrase] feast, (fight-) ing man, [phrase] finish, fit, fly, follow, fulfill, furnish, gather, get, go about, govern, grant, great, [phrase] hinder, hold (a feast), [idiom] indeed, [phrase] be industrious, [phrase] journey, keep, labour, maintain, make, be meet, observe, be occupied, offer, [phrase] officer, pare, bring (come) to pass, perform, pracise, prepare, procure, provide, put, requite, [idiom] sacrifice, serve, set, shew, [idiom] sin, spend, [idiom] surely, take, [idiom] thoroughly, trim, [idiom] very, [phrase] vex, be (warr-) ior, work(-man), yield, use. - Strong's Number: H113
There are 337 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: אָדוֹן
Transliteration: ʼâdôwn
Pronunciation: aw-done'
Description: or (shortened) אָדֹן; from an unused root (meaning to rule); sovereign, i.e. controller (human or divine); lord, master, owner. Compare also names beginning with 'Adoni-'. - Strong's Number: H6680
There are 475 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: צָוָה
Transliteration: tsâvâh
Pronunciation: tsaw-vaw'
Description: a primitive root; (intensively) to constitute, enjoin; appoint, (for-) bid, (give a) charge, (give a, give in, send with) command(-er, -ment), send a messenger, put, (set) in order.