King James Version:
(The Lord speaking is red text)
Even those that were numbered of them after their families, were three thousand and two hundred.
Complete Jewish Bible:
yielded 3,200, registered by their families.
Berean Standard Bible:
The men registered by their clans numbered 3,200.
American Standard Version:
even those that were numbered of them by their families, were three thousand and two hundred.
KJV with Strong’s Numbers:
Even those that were numbered{H6485} of them after their families{H4940}, were three{H7969} thousand{H505} and two hundred{H3967}.
Cross-References (KJV):
1 Corinthians 10:13
- There hath no temptation taken you but such as is common to man: but God [is] faithful, who will not suffer you to be tempted above that ye are able; but will with the temptation also make a way to escape, that ye may be able to bear [it].
2 Corinthians 12:9
- And he said unto me, My grace is sufficient for thee: for my strength is made perfect in weakness. Most gladly therefore will I rather glory in my infirmities, that the power of Christ may rest upon me.
2 Corinthians 12:10
- Therefore I take pleasure in infirmities, in reproaches, in necessities, in persecutions, in distresses for Christ's sake: for when I am weak, then am I strong.
Deuteronomy 33:25
- Thy shoes [shall be] iron and brass; and as thy days, [so shall] thy strength [be].
Numbers 3:34
- And those that were numbered of them, according to the number of all the males, from a month old and upward, [were] six thousand and two hundred.
1 Corinthians 12:8
- For to one is given by the Spirit the word of wisdom; to another the word of knowledge by the same Spirit;
1 Corinthians 12:12
- ¶ For as the body is one, and hath many members, and all the members of that one body, being many, are one body: so also [is] Christ.
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Commentary for Numbers 4:44
Numbers 4:44 is a verse from the Old Testament of the Bible, specifically from the Book of Numbers, which is the fourth book in the Pentateuch, traditionally attributed to Moses. This book is named for the census of the Israelite tribes it contains and covers events from the end of the Israelites' sojourn in the wilderness of Sinai to their arrival in the plains of Moab.
**Themes:**
1. **Divine Order and Organization:** The detailed census reflects God's command to number the people, showing a divine interest in the organization and structure of the Israelite community.
2. **Preparation for the Priesthood:** The verse is part of a larger passage (Numbers 4) that details the duties and responsibilities of the Levites, the tribe designated to serve in the Tabernacle. This particular verse refers to the numbering of the Levite families, specifically the Kohathites, who were responsible for carrying the sacred objects of the Tabernacle during the Israelites' journeys.
3. **Purity and Separation:** The Levites, being set apart for holy service, were not numbered with the rest of the Israelites. This separation underscores the theme of purity and the special role they played in the religious life of the nation.
**Historical Context:**
- **Time Period:** The events described in the Book of Numbers likely occurred around the 13th century BCE, during the Exodus from Egypt and the subsequent wilderness wanderings.
- **The Levitical Role:** The Levites were descendants of Levi, one of the sons of Jacob (Israel). They were not given a tribal territory like the other tribes but were instead dedicated to the service of God, responsible for the Tabernacle (and later the Temple) and its rituals.
- **The Census:** The numbering of the people, including the Levites, was necessary for organizing the camp, assigning roles, and preparing for the conquest of Canaan. It also served to highlight the special status of the Levites, who were exempt from military service and other duties assigned to the other tribes.
In summary, Numbers 4:44 reflects the detailed organization of the Levites during a critical period of transition for the Israelites, emphasizing their unique role in the religious and social structure of ancient Israel as they prepared to enter the Promised Land.
*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: H7969
There are 381 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: שָׁלוֹשׁ
Transliteration: shâlôwsh
Pronunciation: shaw-loshe'
Description: or שָׁלֹשׁ; masculine שְׁלוֹשָׁה; or שְׁלֹשָׁה; a primitive number; three; occasionally (ordinal) third, or (multiple) thrice; [phrase] fork, [phrase] often(-times), third, thir(-teen, -teenth), three, [phrase] thrice. Compare שָׁלִישׁ. - 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: 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.