King James Version:
(The Lord speaking is red text)
Even those that were numbered of them, throughout their families, by the house of their fathers, were two thousand and six hundred and thirty.
Complete Jewish Bible:
yielded 2,630, registered by their clans and families.
Berean Standard Bible:
And those numbered by their clans and families totaled 2,630.
American Standard Version:
even those that were numbered of them, by their families, by their fathers’ houses, were two thousand and six hundred and thirty.
KJV with Strong’s Numbers:
Even those that were numbered{H6485} of them, throughout their families{H4940}, by the house{H1004} of their fathers{H1}, were two thousand{H505} and six{H8337} hundred{H3967} and thirty{H7970}.
Cross-References (KJV):
Numbers 3:32
- And Eleazar the son of Aaron the priest [shall be] chief over the chief of the Levites, [and have] the oversight of them that keep the charge of the sanctuary.
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Commentary for Numbers 4:40
1. **Themes:**
- **Organization and Order:** The verse reflects the meticulous census-taking and organization of the Israelite community, emphasizing the importance of order in the religious and social life of God's people.
- **Divine Oversight:** The detailed enumeration shows God's concern for each individual and family within the larger community, highlighting the theme of divine providence and care.
- **Preparation for Service:** The census is part of preparing the Levites for their duties in the tabernacle, indicating the theme of readiness and dedication to religious service.
2. **Historical Context:**
- **Time Period:** The book of Numbers is set during the time of the Exodus, after the Israelites had received the Law at Mount Sinai and constructed the tabernacle.
- **Location:** The Israelites were in the wilderness of Sinai, preparing to journey to the Promised Land.
- **Purpose of the Census:** The census was conducted to determine the number of Levites aged 30 to 50 who would be responsible for the service of the tabernacle. Unlike the other tribes, the Levites were not numbered for military service but for religious duties.
- **The Levites' Role:** The Levites were chosen to serve in place of the firstborn males of Israel, who were originally designated for priestly duties. This change occurred after the golden calf incident, where the Levites demonstrated their faithfulness to God.
- **Context within Numbers:** Chapter 4 of Numbers details the specific responsibilities of the Levite clans (Kohathites, Gershonites, and Merarites) in transporting the tabernacle and its furnishings during the Israelites' travels.
In summary, Numbers 4:40 is part of a larger passage that meticulously organizes the Levites for their sacred duties in the tabernacle, reflecting the themes of divine order, care, and readiness for service within the historical context of the Israelites' journey from Sinai to Canaan.
*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: H6485
There are 270 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: פָּקַד
Transliteration: pâqad
Pronunciation: paw-kad'
Description: a primitive root; to visit (with friendly or hostile intent); by analogy, to oversee, muster, charge, care for, miss, deposit, etc.; appoint, [idiom] at all, avenge, bestow, (appoint to have the, give a) charge, commit, count, deliver to keep, be empty, enjoin, go see, hurt, do judgment, lack, lay up, look, make, [idiom] by any means, miss, number, officer, (make) overseer, have (the) oversight, punish, reckon, (call to) remember(-brance), set (over), sum, [idiom] surely, visit, want. - Strong's Number: H4940
There are 224 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: מִשְׁפָּחָה
Transliteration: mishpâchâh
Pronunciation: mish-paw-khaw'
Description: from שָׁפָה (compare שִׁפְחָה); a family, i.e. circle of relatives; figuratively, a class (of persons), a species (of animals) or sort (of things); by extension a tribe or people; family, kind(-red). - Strong's Number: H1004
There are 1718 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: בַּיִת
Transliteration: bayith
Pronunciation: bah'-yith
Description: probably from בָּנָה abbreviated; a house (in the greatest variation of applications, especially family, etc.); court, daughter, door, [phrase] dungeon, family, [phrase] forth of, [idiom] great as would contain, hangings, home(born), (winter) house(-hold), inside(-ward), palace, place, [phrase] prison, [phrase] steward, [phrase] tablet, temple, web, [phrase] within(-out). - 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: H505
There are 496 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: אֶלֶף
Transliteration: ʼeleph
Pronunciation: eh'-lef
Description: prop, the same as אֶלֶף; hence (the ox's head being the first letter of the alphabet, and this eventually used as a numeral) a thousand; thousand. - Strong's Number: H8337
There are 203 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: שֵׁשׁ
Transliteration: shêsh
Pronunciation: shaysh
Description: masculine שִׁשָּׁה; a primitive number; compare שׂוּשׂ; six (as an overplus beyond five or the fingers of the hand); as ord. sixth; six(-teen, -teenth), sixth. - Strong's Number: H3967
There are 512 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: מֵאָה
Transliteration: mêʼâh
Pronunciation: may-aw'
Description: or מֵאיָה; properly, a primitive numeral; a hundred; also as a multiplicative and a fraction; hundred((-fold), -th), [phrase] sixscore. - Strong's Number: H7970
There are 164 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: שְׁלוֹשִׁים
Transliteration: shᵉlôwshîym
Pronunciation: shel-o-sheem'
Description: or שְׁלֹשִׁים; multiple of שָׁלוֹשׁ; thirty; or (ordinal) thirtieth; thirty, thirtieth. Compare שָׁלִישׁ.