Numbers 26:18
Numbers 26:18 in Multiple Translations
These were the clans of Gad, and their registration numbered 40,500.
These are the families of the children of Gad according to those that were numbered of them, forty thousand and five hundred.
These are the families of the sons of Gad according to those that were numbered of them, forty thousand and five hundred.
These are the families of the sons of Gad as they were numbered, forty thousand, five hundred.
These were the families descended from Gad and they numbered 40,500.
These are the families of the sonnes of Gad, according to their nombers, fourtie thousand and fiue hundreth.
These [are] families of the sons of Gad, by their numbered ones, forty thousand and five hundred.
These are the families of the sons of Gad according to those who were counted of them, forty thousand and five hundred.
These are the families of the children of Gad, according to those that were numbered of them, forty thousand and five hundred.
These are the families of Gad, of which the whole number was forty thousand five hundred.
Berean Amplified Bible — Numbers 26:18
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Numbers 26:18 Interlinear (Deep Study)
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אֵ֛לֶּה
מִשְׁפְּחֹ֥ת
בְּנֵֽי
גָ֖ד
לִ/פְקֻדֵי/הֶ֑ם
אַרְבָּעִ֥ים
אֶ֖לֶף
וַ/חֲמֵ֥שׁ
מֵאֽוֹת
אֵ֛לֶּה
ʼêl-leh
H428
these
Pron
מִשְׁפְּחֹ֥ת
mishpâchâh
H4940
family
N-fp
בְּנֵֽי
bên
H1121
son
N-mp
גָ֖ד
Gâd
H1410
Gad
N-proper
לִ/פְקֻדֵי/הֶ֑ם
pâqad
H6485
to reckon
Prep | V-Qal-Inf-c | Suff
אַרְבָּעִ֥ים
ʼarbâʻîym
H705
forty
Adj
אֶ֖לֶף
ʼeleph
H505
thousand
Adj
וַ/חֲמֵ֥שׁ
châmêsh
H2568
five
Conj | Adj
מֵאֽוֹת
mêʼâh
H3967
hundred
Adj
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Hebrew Word Reference — Numbers 26:18
אֵ֛לֶּה
ʼêl-leh
H428
"these"
Pron
This Hebrew word is used to point out specific people or things, like saying 'these' or 'those'. It appears in the book of Genesis, where God says 'let there be light' and separates the light from the darkness.
Definition: 1) these 1a) used before antecedent 1b) used following antecedent Aramaic equivalent: el.leh (אֵלֶּה "these" H0429)
Usage: Occurs in 697 OT verses. KJV: an-(the) other; one sort, so, some, such, them, these (same), they, this, those, thus, which, who(-m). See also: Genesis 2:4; Exodus 35:1; Deuteronomy 1:35.
מִשְׁפְּחֹ֥ת
mishpâchâh
H4940
"family"
N-fp
This word refers to a family or clan, and can also mean a tribe or nation, such as the people of Israel, emphasizing the importance of family ties.
Definition: 1) clan, family 1a) clan 1a1) family 1a2) tribe 1a3) people, nation 1b) guild 1c) species, kind 1d) aristocrats
Usage: Occurs in 224 OT verses. KJV: family, kind(-red). See also: Genesis 8:19; Numbers 26:41; Esther 9:28.
בְּנֵֽי
bên
H1121
"son"
N-mp
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.
גָ֖ד
Gâd
H1410
"Gad"
N-proper
Gad was the seventh son of Jacob and the founder of the tribe of Gad, which was one of the twelve tribes of Israel. He was also the name of a prophet during David's time.
Definition: A man living at the time of United Monarchy, first mentioned at 1Sa.22.5 § Gad = "troop" 1) seventh son of Jacob by Zilpah, Leah's handmaid, and full brother of Asher. 2) the tribe descended from Gad 3) a prophet during the time of David; appears to have joined David when in the hold; reappears in connection with the punishment for taking a census; also assisted in the arrangements for the musical service of the "house of God"
Usage: Occurs in 69 OT verses. KJV: Gad. See also: Genesis 30:11; Joshua 22:10; Jeremiah 49:1.
לִ/פְקֻדֵי/הֶ֑ם
pâqad
H6485
"to reckon"
Prep | V-Qal-Inf-c | Suff
This word means to visit or oversee, and can imply a range of actions, from friendly to hostile. It is used in various contexts, including appointing, avenging, or delivering something into someone's care. The KJV translates it in many ways, including appoint, avenge, or commit.
Definition: : list/count 1) to attend to, muster, number, reckon, visit, punish, appoint, look after, care for 1a) (Qal) 1a1) to pay attention to, observe 1a2) to attend to 1a3) to seek, look about for 1a4) to seek in vain, need, miss, lack 1a5) to visit 1a6) to visit upon, punish 1a7) to pass in review, muster, number 1a8) to appoint, assign, lay upon as a charge, deposit 1b) (Niphal) 1b1) to be sought, be needed, be missed, be lacking 1b2) to be visited 1b3) to be visited upon 1b4) to be appointed 1b5) to be watched over 1c) (Piel) to muster, call up 1d) (Pual) to be passed in review, be caused to miss, be called, be called to account 1e) (Hiphil) 1e1) to set over, make overseer, appoint an overseer 1e2) to commit, entrust, commit for care, deposit 1f) (Hophal) 1f1) to be visited 1f2) to be deposited 1f3) to be made overseer, be entrusted 1g) (Hithpael) numbered 1h) (Hothpael) numbered
Usage: Occurs in 269 OT verses. KJV: 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. See also: Genesis 21:1; Numbers 26:47; Psalms 8:5.
אַרְבָּעִ֥ים
ʼarbâʻîym
H705
"forty"
Adj
The number forty is what this Hebrew word represents, often used in the Bible to mark significant periods of time, like the 40 days of rain in Genesis or the 40 years of Israel's wilderness journey.
Definition: forty
Usage: Occurs in 123 OT verses. KJV: -forty. See also: Genesis 5:13; Judges 13:1; Psalms 95:10.
אֶ֖לֶף
ʼeleph
H505
"thousand"
Adj
A thousand, as in Exodus 20:6 where God shows love to thousands of people. It represents a large number or a company of people under one leader, like an army or a group of soldiers.
Definition: : thousand 1) a thousand 1a) as numeral 2) a thousand, company 2a) as a company of men under one leader, troops
Usage: Occurs in 390 OT verses. KJV: thousand. See also: Genesis 20:16; Joshua 3:4; 2 Kings 18:23.
וַ/חֲמֵ֥שׁ
châmêsh
H2568
"five"
Conj | Adj
This Hebrew word simply means the number five. It is used throughout the Bible to describe quantities of five, such as five loaves of bread in Matthew 14:17. It can also mean a multiple of five.
Definition: 1) five 1a) five (cardinal number) 1b) a multiple of five (with another number) 1c) fifth (ordinal number)
Usage: Occurs in 272 OT verses. KJV: fif(-teen), fifth, five ([idiom] apiece). See also: Genesis 5:6; Numbers 31:45; Ezra 2:66.
מֵאֽוֹת
mêʼâh
H3967
"hundred"
Adj
Means a hundred, used as a simple number or part of a larger number in the Bible. It appears in various forms, including fractions like one one-hundredth. Found in books like Genesis and Psalms.
Definition: 1) hundred 1a) as simple number 1b) as part of larger number 1c) as a fraction-one one-hundredth (1/100) Aramaic equivalent: me.ah (מְאָה "hundred" H3969)
Usage: Occurs in 511 OT verses. KJV: hundred((-fold), -th), [phrase] sixscore. See also: Genesis 5:3; Numbers 2:6; Judges 18:17.
Study Notes — Numbers 26:18
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Context — The Tribe of Gad
16the Oznite clan from Ozni, the Erite clan from Eri,
17the Arodite clan from Arod, and the Arelite clan from Areli.
18These were the clans of Gad, and their registration numbered 40,500.
19The sons of Judah were Er and Onan, but they died in the land of Canaan. 20These were the descendants of Judah by their clans: The Shelanite clan from Shelah, the Perezite clan from Perez, and the Zerahite clan from Zerah.Cross References
| Reference | Text (BSB) | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Numbers 1:24–25 | From the sons of Gad, according to the records of their clans and families, counting the names of all those twenty years of age or older who could serve in the army, those registered to the tribe of Gad numbered 45,650. |
| 2 | Numbers 2:14–15 | Next will be the tribe of Gad. The leader of the Gadites is Eliasaph son of Deuel, and his division numbers 45,650. |
Numbers 26:18 Summary
[Numbers 26:18 tells us about the clans of Gad and how many people were in them - 40,500. This shows us that God is always taking care of His people and making them grow, just like He promised in Exodus 1:7. The clans were important because they helped organize the Israelites for their journey and future in the Promised Land, as seen in Joshua 1:1-9. By looking at the numbers and the clans, we can see God's plan unfolding and His faithfulness to His people.]
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the significance of the clans of Gad in the book of Numbers?
The clans of Gad are listed in Numbers 26:18 as part of the census of the Israelites, highlighting their importance in the tribe of Gad, as seen in Genesis 30:10-11 where Gad is first mentioned as a son of Jacob.
Why is the registration number of the clans of Gad important?
The registration number of 40,500 for the clans of Gad, as recorded in Numbers 26:18, demonstrates God's faithfulness in growing and preserving the nation of Israel, despite their rebellions, as promised in Exodus 1:7 and Deuteronomy 10:22.
How does the numbering of the clans relate to God's overall plan for Israel?
The numbering of the clans, including Gad's 40,500, is part of God's plan to organize and prepare the Israelites for their conquest of Canaan, as outlined in Numbers 26 and supported by Joshua 1:1-9.
What can we learn from the specific number of 40,500 in relation to the clans of Gad?
The specific number of 40,500 in Numbers 26:18 might symbolize completeness or a significant milestone in the growth of the clans of Gad, similar to how numbers are used symbolically in other parts of the Bible, such as the 12 tribes of Israel in Revelation 7:4-8.
Reflection Questions
- How does the meticulous counting and recording of the clans, as seen in Numbers 26:18, reflect God's attention to detail and care for His people?
- In what ways does the organization of the Israelites into clans and tribes, like the clans of Gad, prepare them for their role in God's larger plan of salvation?
- What does the specific mention of the clans of Gad teach us about the importance of family and lineage in biblical times?
- How can the faithfulness of God, as demonstrated in the growth of the clans of Gad, encourage us in our own faith journey?
Gill's Exposition on Numbers 26:18
[See comments on Numbers 26:15]
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Numbers 26:18
These are the families of the children of Gad according to those that were numbered of them, forty thousand and five hundred. No JFB commentary on this verse.
Matthew Poole's Commentary on Numbers 26:18
Fewer by above five thousand than there were in their last numbering, .
Ellicott's Commentary on Numbers 26:18
(18) Forty thousand and five hundred.—This shows a decrease of 5,150. Reuben, Simeon, and Gad encamped together on the south of the Tabernacle (Numbers 2:10), and had probably been mutually contaminated by each other’s evil example.
Cambridge Bible on Numbers 26:18
5–51. The twelve secular tribes are numbered, the sacred tribe of Levi being omitted. The names are based upon Genesis 46:8-27, but with the addition of Ephraim and Manasseh, who, having been born in Egypt, could not be reckoned in Gen. among those who went down into Egypt. The total number at the first census, thirty-eight years before (ch. 1) was 603,550; now it Isaiah 601,730. The order of the tribes is the same, except that Manasseh (Numbers 26:29-34) precedes Ephraim (Numbers 26:35-37). Reuben, Simeon, Gad, Ephraim and Naphtali have decreased in numbers, while the other seven have increased. The impossibility of the figures is shewn in note on Numbers 1:46.