Numbers 34:19

King James Version:

(The Lord speaking is red text)

And the names of the men [are] these: Of the tribe of Judah, Caleb the son of Jephunneh.

Complete Jewish Bible:

The names of these men are: from the tribe of Y'hudah, Kalev the son of Y'funeh;

Berean Standard Bible:

These are their names: Caleb son of Jephunneh from the tribe of Judah;

American Standard Version:

And these are the names of the men: Of the tribe of Judah, Caleb the son of Jephunneh.

KJV with Strong’s Numbers:

And the names^{H8034} of the men^{H582} are these: Of the tribe^{H4294} of Judah^{H3063}, Caleb^{H3612} the son^{H1121} of Jephunneh^{H3312}.

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Commentary for Numbers 34:19

Numbers 34:19 is a verse from the Old Testament that falls within the context of the Israelites' preparations to enter the Promised Land after their exodus from Egypt. The book of Numbers details the census of the Israelite tribes, the laws governing their worship and life, and their journey towards Canaan. In the chapters leading up to Numbers 34, God has instructed Moses to survey the land of Canaan and divide it among the tribes of Israel.

The specific verse, Numbers 34:19, is part of a larger passage that lists the leaders who will be responsible for dividing the land. The verse mentions Caleb son of Jephunneh from the tribe of Judah. Caleb holds a significant place in the narrative of the Israelites. He, along with Joshua, was one of the two spies who brought back a positive report about the Promised Land, encouraging the people to trust in God's promise to give them the land despite the challenges they might face (as seen in Numbers 13-14). Because of his faithfulness and wholehearted devotion to God, Caleb was promised an inheritance in the land of Canaan (Joshua 14:6-15).

In mentioning Caleb, Numbers 34:19 underscores themes of faithfulness, divine promise, and leadership. Caleb's inclusion in the list of leaders tasked with apportioning the land reflects his status as a model of faith and a trusted figure among the Israelites. The verse also serves as a transition point in the narrative, moving from the wilderness wanderings to the settlement of the land, highlighting the importance of God's chosen leaders in the historical and spiritual journey of the Israelite nation. It reflects the broader biblical theme of God's faithfulness to His promises and the role of human agents in fulfilling His plans.

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Strong's Numbers and Definitions:

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

1. Strong's Number: H8034
   There are 771 instances of this translation in the Bible
   Lemma: שֵׁם
   Transliteration: shêm
   Pronunciation: shame
   Description: a primitive word (perhaps rather from through the idea of definite and conspicuous position; compare שָׁמַיִם); an appellation, as amark or memorial of individuality; by implication honor, authority, character; [phrase] base, (in-) fame(-ous), named(-d), renown, report.
   
2. Strong's Number: H582
   There are 648 instances of this translation in the Bible
   Lemma: אֱנוֹשׁ
   Transliteration: ʼĕnôwsh
   Pronunciation: en-oshe'
   Description: from אָנַשׁ; properly, a mortal (and thus differing from the more dignified אָדָם); hence,; a man in general (singly or collectively); another, [idiom] (blood-) thirsty, certain, chap(-man); divers, fellow, [idiom] in the flower of their age, husband, (certain, mortal) man, people, person, servant, some ([idiom] of them), [phrase] stranger, those, [phrase] their trade. It is often unexpressed in the English versions, especially when used in apposition with another word. Compare אִישׁ.
   
3. 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.
   
4. Strong's Number: H3063
   There are 754 instances of this translation in the Bible
   Lemma: יְהוּדָה
   Transliteration: Yᵉhûwdâh
   Pronunciation: yeh-hoo-daw'
   Description: from יָדָה; celebrated; Jehudah (or Judah), the name of five Israelites; also of the tribe descended from the first, and of its territory; Judah.
   
5. Strong's Number: H3612
   There are 35 instances of this translation in the Bible
   Lemma: כָּלֵב
   Transliteration: Kâlêb
   Pronunciation: kaw-labe'
   Description: perhaps a form of כֶּלֶב, or else from the same root in the sense of forcible; Caleb, the name of three Israelites; Caleb.
   
6. 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.
   
7. Strong's Number: H3312
   There are 16 instances of this translation in the Bible
   Lemma: יְפֻנֶּה
   Transliteration: Yᵉphunneh
   Pronunciation: yef-oon-neh'
   Description: from פָּנָה; he will be prepared; Jephunneh, the name of two Israelites; Jephunneh.