Numbers 13:7
Numbers 13:7 in Multiple Translations
from the tribe of Issachar, Igal son of Joseph;
Of the tribe of Issachar, Igal the son of Joseph.
Of the tribe of Issachar, Igal the son of Joseph.
Of the tribe of Issachar, Igal, the son of Joseph.
Igal, son of Joseph, from the tribe of Issachar.
Of the tribe of Iudah, Caleb the sonne of Iephunneh:
For the tribe of Issachar, Igal son of Joseph.
Of the tribe of Issachar, Igal the son of Joseph.
Of the tribe of Issachar, Igal the son of Joseph.
Of the tribe of Juda, Caleb the son of Jephone.
Igal, the son of Joseph, from the tribe of Issachar;
Berean Amplified Bible — Numbers 13:7
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Numbers 13:7 Interlinear (Deep Study)
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לְ/מַטֵּ֣ה
יִשָּׂשכָ֔ר
יִגְאָ֖ל
בֶּן
יוֹסֵֽף
לְ/מַטֵּ֣ה
maṭṭeh
H4294
tribe
Prep | N-ms
יִשָּׂשכָ֔ר
Yissâˢkâr
H3485
Issachar
N-proper
יִגְאָ֖ל
Yigʼâl
H3008
Igal
N-proper
בֶּן
bên
H1121
son
N-ms
יוֹסֵֽף
Yôwçêph
H3130
Joseph
N-proper
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Hebrew Word Reference — Numbers 13:7
לְ/מַטֵּ֣ה
maṭṭeh
H4294
"tribe"
Prep | N-ms
In the Bible, this word can mean a tribe, like the 12 tribes of Israel, or a staff, like the one Moses used to lead his people in Exodus 4:2.
Definition: : tribe 1) staff, branch, tribe 1a) staff, rod, shaft 1b) branch (of vine) 1c) tribe 1c1) company led by chief with staff (originally)
Usage: Occurs in 205 OT verses. KJV: rod, staff, tribe. See also: Genesis 38:18; Numbers 34:19; Psalms 105:16.
יִשָּׂשכָ֔ר
Yissâˢkâr
H3485
"Issachar"
N-proper
Issachar means 'there is recompense' and refers to the 9th son of Jacob and the tribe that descended from him. He was the 5th son of Leah, Jacob's first wife. The tribe of Issachar is mentioned in 1 Chronicles and other books.
Definition: A man of the tribe of Levi living at the time of United Monarchy, only mentioned at 1Ch.26.5; son of: Obed-edom (H5654); brother of: Shemaiah (H8098I), Jehozabad (H3075H), Joah (H3098I), Sachar (H7940), Nethanel (H5417K), Ammiel (H5988I) and Peullethai (H6469) § Issachar = "there is recompense" 1) the 9th son of Jacob and the 5th by Leah his first wife and the progenitor of a tribe by his name 2) a Korahite Levite and the 7th son of Obed-edom and doorkeeper to the temple 3) the tribe descended from Issachar the son of Jacob 4) the territory allocated to the descendants of Issachar when they entered the land of Canaan
Usage: Occurs in 40 OT verses. KJV: Issachar. See also: Genesis 30:18; Joshua 19:23; Ezekiel 48:33.
יִגְאָ֖ל
Yigʼâl
H3008
"Igal"
N-proper
Igal was a common name in the Bible, meaning He redeems, given to three different Israelites, including a son of Joseph and a warrior of King David. They lived during the time of the Divided Monarchy and the United Monarchy.
Definition: A man of the tribe of Judah living at the time of Divided Monarchy, only mentioned at 1Ch.3.22; son of: Shemaiah (H8098B); brother of: Hattush (H2407), Bariah (H1282), Neariah (H5294) and Shaphat (H8202I) § Igal or Igeal = "He redeems" 1) son of Joseph and a spy from the tribe of Issachar 2) son of Nathan of Zobah, one of David's mighty warriors 3) a son of Shemaiah and descendant of Zerubbabel
Usage: Occurs in 3 OT verses. KJV: Igal, Igeal. See also: Numbers 13:7; 2 Samuel 23:36; 1 Chronicles 3:22.
בֶּן
bên
H1121
"son"
N-ms
In the Bible, this word means a son or descendant, and can also refer to a grandson, nation, or quality. It appears in 1 Chronicles 24, describing a Levite named Beno. The word is used to show family relationships and inheritance.
Definition: : child/son
Usage: Occurs in 3653 OT verses. KJV: [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. See also: Genesis 3:16; Genesis 23:3; Genesis 34:18.
יוֹסֵֽף
Yôwçêph
H3130
"Joseph"
N-proper
Joseph means Jehovah has added, a name given to several Israelites, including the son of Jacob and Rachel. Joseph was a significant figure in the book of Genesis and the story of his brothers. He became a leader in Egypt.
Definition: A man living at the time of Exile and Return, only mentioned at Neh.12.14 § Joseph = "Jehovah has added" 1) the eldest son of Jacob by Rachel 2) father of Igal, who represented the tribe of Issachar among the spies 3) a son of Asaph 4) a man who took a foreign wife in the time of Ezra 5) a priest of the family of Shebaniah in the time of Nehemiah
Usage: Occurs in 193 OT verses. KJV: Joseph. Compare H3084 (יְהוֹסֵף). See also: Genesis 30:24; Genesis 47:5; Psalms 77:16.
Study Notes — Numbers 13:7
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Context — The Spies Explore Canaan
5from the tribe of Simeon, Shaphat son of Hori;
6from the tribe of Judah, Caleb son of Jephunneh;
7from the tribe of Issachar, Igal son of Joseph;
8from the tribe of Ephraim, Hoshea son of Nun; 9from the tribe of Benjamin, Palti son of Raphu;Numbers 13:7 Summary
This verse, Numbers 13:7, tells us that Igal son of Joseph was chosen from the tribe of Issachar to be one of the leaders to spy out the land of Canaan. This means that God selected Igal for a special task, just like He chooses each of us for specific roles and responsibilities, as seen in Ephesians 2:10. We can learn from Igal's example by being faithful to the tasks that God assigns to us, and by working together with others to achieve God's purposes, as described in 1 Corinthians 12:12-13 and Romans 12:4-5. By trusting in God's plan and working together with others, we can fulfill our roles and glorify God, just like the leaders in Numbers 13:1-15 and the early church in Acts 2:42-47.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who was Igal son of Joseph and what was his role?
Igal son of Joseph was a leader chosen from the tribe of Issachar to spy out the land of Canaan, as seen in Numbers 13:7, and his role was to bring back a report of the land's condition, similar to the roles of other leaders mentioned in Numbers 13:5-9, and in the context of God's command in Numbers 13:1-3 to send out these leaders to explore the land.
Why did God choose specific leaders from each tribe to spy out the land?
God chose specific leaders from each tribe to spy out the land to ensure that each tribe had a representative in this important task, as seen in Numbers 13:4-15, and to demonstrate His concern for the welfare of all the tribes, as promised in Leviticus 26:11-12 and Deuteronomy 1:31.
What can we learn from Igal's selection as a leader?
Igal's selection as a leader reminds us that God chooses people from various backgrounds and tribes to fulfill His purposes, as seen in 1 Corinthians 1:26-31, and that each person has a unique role to play in God's plan, similar to the diverse roles of leaders in the early church, as described in Ephesians 4:11-12 and 1 Corinthians 12:4-11.
How does this verse relate to the broader biblical theme of leadership?
This verse relates to the broader biblical theme of leadership by highlighting the importance of wise and courageous leaders, as seen in Numbers 13:7 and other biblical accounts, such as the leadership of Moses in Exodus 18:13-27 and the leadership of Joshua in Joshua 1:1-9, and reminds us that leaders are chosen by God to serve His people, as stated in Romans 13:1-2 and Jeremiah 3:15.
Reflection Questions
- What does it mean to be chosen by God for a specific task, and how can I discern my own role in His plan?
- How can I, like Igal, be faithful to the task that God has assigned to me, and what are the challenges and opportunities that come with this responsibility?
- What can I learn from the example of Igal and the other leaders in Numbers 13:1-15 about the importance of teamwork and collaboration in achieving God's purposes?
- How does the selection of leaders from different tribes in Numbers 13:4-15 relate to the biblical theme of unity and diversity in the body of Christ, as described in Galatians 3:28 and 1 Corinthians 12:12-13?
- What are some ways that I can apply the principles of leadership and teamwork from this verse to my own life and relationships, and how can I use these principles to serve and glorify God?
Gill's Exposition on Numbers 13:7
Of the tribe of Issachar, Igal the son of Joseph. [See comments on Numbers 13:4].
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Numbers 13:7
And these were their names: of the tribe of Reuben, Shammua the son of Zaccur. No JFB commentary on these verses.
Cambridge Bible on Numbers 13:7
1–24. The spies are sent out, and search the land.