King James Version:
(The Lord speaking is red text)
But thy servants will pass over, every man armed for war, before the LORD to battle, as my lord saith.
Complete Jewish Bible:
but your servants will cross over, every man armed for war, before ADONAI to do battle, as my lord says."
Berean Standard Bible:
But your servants are equipped for war, and every man will cross over to the battle before the LORD, just as our lord says.”
American Standard Version:
but thy servants will pass over, every man that is armed for war, before Jehovah to battle, as my lord saith.
KJV with Strong’s Numbers:
But thy servants{H5650} will pass over{H5674}, every man armed{H2502} for war{H6635}, before{H6440} the LORD{H3068} to battle{H4421}, as my lord{H113} saith{H1696}.
Cross-References (KJV):
Joshua 4:12
- And the children of Reuben, and the children of Gad, and half the tribe of Manasseh, passed over armed before the children of Israel, as Moses spake unto them:
Numbers 36:2
- And they said, The LORD commanded my lord to give the land for an inheritance by lot to the children of Israel: and my lord was commanded by the LORD to give the inheritance of Zelophehad our brother unto his daughters.
2 Corinthians 10:4
- (For the weapons of our warfare [are] not carnal, but mighty through God to the pulling down of strong holds;)
2 Corinthians 10:5
- Casting down imaginations, and every high thing that exalteth itself against the knowledge of God, and bringing into captivity every thought to the obedience of Christ;
Numbers 32:17
- But we ourselves will go ready armed before the children of Israel, until we have brought them unto their place: and our little ones shall dwell in the fenced cities because of the inhabitants of the land.
Numbers 11:28
- And Joshua the son of Nun, the servant of Moses, [one] of his young men, answered and said, My lord Moses, forbid them.
2 Timothy 4:7
- I have fought a good fight, I have finished [my] course, I have kept the faith:
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Commentary for Numbers 32:27
1. **Themes:**
- **Loyalty and Service:** The verse reflects the commitment of the servants to their lord, as they are willing to go to battle at his command, demonstrating loyalty and readiness to serve.
- **Divine Warfare:** The reference to passing over "before the LORD to battle" suggests a theological theme where battles are fought under the auspices of the divine, with God leading or sanctioning the military endeavor.
- **Preparedness for Conflict:** The mention of being "armed for war" emphasizes the importance of being prepared, both spiritually and militarily, for the challenges and conflicts one might face.
2. **Historical Context:**
- **The Israelite Conquest:** Numbers 32:27 is set within the context of the Israelite conquest of Canaan. The tribes of Reuben and Gad, along with half the tribe of Manasseh, had requested to settle east of the Jordan River because the land there was suitable for their livestock.
- **Conditional Settlement:** Moses agreed to their request on the condition that their men would cross the Jordan with the rest of the Israelites to help in the conquest of Canaan before returning to their lands. This verse is part of the agreement where the men of these tribes commit to fulfilling their military obligation.
- **Transition Period:** This event occurs towards the end of the wilderness wanderings, just before the Israelites enter the Promised Land. It represents a transition from a nomadic existence to settlement and from the leadership of Moses to Joshua.
- **Covenantal Faithfulness:** The willingness of these tribes to fight for their brethren's inheritance reflects the broader theme of covenantal faithfulness and mutual responsibility within the Israelite community.
In summary, Numbers 32:27 highlights the themes of loyalty, divine involvement in warfare, and preparedness for battle, set against the historical backdrop of the Israelite tribes' preparations to possess the Promised Land and the transition from the leadership of Moses to Joshua.
*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: 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: H5674
There are 493 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: עָבַר
Transliteration: ʻâbar
Pronunciation: aw-bar'
Description: a primitive root; to cross over; used very widely of any transition (literal or figurative; transitive, intransitive, intensive, causative); specifically, to cover (in copulation); alienate, alter, [idiom] at all, beyond, bring (over, through), carry over, (over-) come (on, over), conduct (over), convey over, current, deliver, do away, enter, escape, fail, gender, get over, (make) go (away, beyond, by, forth, his way, in, on, over, through), have away (more), lay, meddle, overrun, make partition, (cause to, give, make to, over) pass(-age, along, away, beyond, by, -enger, on, out, over, through), (cause to, make) [phrase] proclaim(-amation), perish, provoke to anger, put away, rage, [phrase] raiser of taxes, remove, send over, set apart, [phrase] shave, cause to (make) sound, [idiom] speedily, [idiom] sweet smelling, take (away), (make to) transgress(-or), translate, turn away, (way-) faring man, be wrath. - Strong's Number: H2502
There are 44 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: חָלַץ
Transliteration: châlats
Pronunciation: khaw-lats'
Description: a primitive root; to pull off; hence (intensively) to strip, (reflex.) to depart; by implication, to deliver, equip (for fight); present, strengthen; arm (self), (go, ready) armed ([idiom] man, soldier), deliver, draw out, make fat, loose, (ready) prepared, put off, take away, withdraw self. - Strong's Number: H6635
There are 463 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: צָבָא
Transliteration: tsâbâʼ
Pronunciation: tsaw-baw'
Description: or (feminine) צְבָאָה; from צָבָא; a mass of persons (or figuratively, things), especially reg. organized forwar (an army); by implication, a campaign, literally or figuratively (specifically, hardship, worship); appointed time, ([phrase]) army, ([phrase]) battle, company, host, service, soldiers, waiting upon, war(-fare). - Strong's Number: H6440
There are 1890 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: פָּנִים
Transliteration: pânîym
Pronunciation: paw-neem'
Description: plural (but always as singular) of an unused noun פָּנֶה; from פָּנָה); the face (as the part that turns); used in a great variety of applications (literally and figuratively); also (with prepositional prefix) as a preposition (before, etc.); [phrase] accept, a-(be-) fore(-time), against, anger, [idiom] as (long as), at, [phrase] battle, [phrase] because (of), [phrase] beseech, countenance, edge, [phrase] employ, endure, [phrase] enquire, face, favour, fear of, for, forefront(-part), form(-er time, -ward), from, front, heaviness, [idiom] him(-self), [phrase] honourable, [phrase] impudent, [phrase] in, it, look(-eth) (-s), [idiom] me, [phrase] meet, [idiom] more than, mouth, of, off, (of) old (time), [idiom] on, open, [phrase] out of, over against, the partial, person, [phrase] please, presence, propect, was purposed, by reason of, [phrase] regard, right forth, [phrase] serve, [idiom] shewbread, sight, state, straight, [phrase] street, [idiom] thee, [idiom] them(-selves), through ([phrase] -out), till, time(-s) past, (un-) to(-ward), [phrase] upon, upside ([phrase] down), with(-in, [phrase] -stand), [idiom] ye, [idiom] you. - 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: H4421
There are 308 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: מִלְחָמָה
Transliteration: milchâmâh
Pronunciation: mil-khaw-maw'
Description: from לָחַם (in the sense of fighting); a battle (i.e. the engagement); generally, war (i.e. warfare); battle, fight(-ing), war(-rior). - 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: H1696
There are 1050 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: דָבַר
Transliteration: dâbar
Pronunciation: daw-bar'
Description: a primitive root; perhaps properly, to arrange; but used figuratively (of words), to speak; rarely (in a destructive sense) to subdue; answer, appoint, bid, command, commune, declare, destroy, give, name, promise, pronounce, rehearse, say, speak, be spokesman, subdue, talk, teach, tell, think, use (entreaties), utter, [idiom] well, [idiom] work.