Numbers 3:22
Numbers 3:22 in Multiple Translations
The number of all the males a month old or more was 7,500.
Those that were numbered of them, according to the number of all the males, from a month old and upward, even those that were numbered of them were seven thousand and five hundred.
Those that were numbered of them, according to the number of all the males, from a month old and upward, even those that were numbered of them were seven thousand and five hundred.
Those who were numbered of them, the males from one month old and over, were seven thousand, five hundred.
The total of all males aged one month or older was 7,500.
The summe whereof (after the nomber of all the males from a moneth olde and aboue) was counted seuen thousand and fiue hundreth.
Their numbered ones, in number, every male from a son of a month and upward, their numbered ones [are] seven thousand and five hundred.
Those who were counted of them, according to the number of all the males from a month old and upward, even those who were counted of them were seven thousand five hundred.
Those that were numbered of them, according to the number of all the males, from a month old and upward, even those that were numbered of them, were seven thousand and five hundred.
Of which were numbered, people of the male sex from one month and upward, seven thousand five hundred.
In those two clans there were 7,500 males who were at least one month old.
Berean Amplified Bible — Numbers 3:22
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Numbers 3:22 Interlinear (Deep Study)
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פְּקֻדֵי/הֶם֙
בְּ/מִסְפַּ֣ר
כָּל
זָכָ֔ר
מִ/בֶּן
חֹ֖דֶשׁ
וָ/מָ֑עְלָ/ה
פְּקֻ֣דֵי/הֶ֔ם
שִׁבְעַ֥ת
אֲלָפִ֖ים
וַ/חֲמֵ֥שׁ
מֵאֽוֹת
פְּקֻדֵי/הֶם֙
pâqad
H6485
to reckon
V-Qal-Inf-c | Suff
בְּ/מִסְפַּ֣ר
miçpâr
H4557
number
Prep | N-ms
כָּל
kôl
H3605
all
N-ms
זָכָ֔ר
zâkâr
H2145
male
Adj
מִ/בֶּן
bên
H1121
son
Prep | N-ms
חֹ֖דֶשׁ
chôdesh
H2320
month
N-ms
וָ/מָ֑עְלָ/ה
maʻal
H4605
above
Conj | Adv | Suff
פְּקֻ֣דֵי/הֶ֔ם
pâqad
H6485
to reckon
V-Qal-Inf-c | Suff
שִׁבְעַ֥ת
shebaʻ
H7651
seven
Adj
אֲלָפִ֖ים
ʼeleph
H505
thousand
Adj
וַ/חֲמֵ֥שׁ
châmêsh
H2568
five
Conj | Adj
מֵאֽוֹת
mêʼâh
H3967
hundred
Adj
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Hebrew Word Reference — Numbers 3:22
פְּקֻדֵי/הֶם֙
pâqad
H6485
"to reckon"
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.
בְּ/מִסְפַּ֣ר
miçpâr
H4557
"number"
Prep | N-ms
This word refers to a number or quantity, whether large or small, and can also mean a narrative or story. It is used in many biblical contexts to describe counting or recounting events. In the Bible, it appears in passages about census and genealogy.
Definition: 1) number, tale 1a) number 1a1) number 1a2) innumerable (with negative) 1a3) few, numerable (alone) 1a4) by count, in number, according to number (with prep) 1b) recounting, relation
Usage: Occurs in 129 OT verses. KJV: [phrase] abundance, account, [idiom] all, [idiom] few, (in-) finite, (certain) number(-ed), tale, telling, [phrase] time. See also: Genesis 34:30; 1 Chronicles 12:24; Psalms 40:13.
כָּל
kôl
H3605
"all"
N-ms
The Hebrew word for 'all' or 'everything' is used throughout the Bible, like in Genesis 1:31, where God sees all He has made as very good. It encompasses the entirety of something, whether people, things, or situations.
Definition: 1) all, the whole 1a) all, the whole of 1b) any, each, every, anything 1c) totality, everything Aramaic equivalent: kol (כֹּל "all" H3606)
Usage: Occurs in 4242 OT verses. KJV: (in) all (manner, (ye)), altogether, any (manner), enough, every (one, place, thing), howsoever, as many as, (no-) thing, ought, whatsoever, (the) whole, whoso(-ever). See also: Genesis 1:21; Genesis 17:10; Genesis 41:40.
זָכָ֔ר
zâkâr
H2145
"male"
Adj
This word means male, referring to men or male animals, emphasizing their importance. It is used in the Bible to distinguish between males and females. The word is often translated as 'him' or 'male' in English.
Definition: 1) male (of humans and animals) adj 2) male (of humans)
Usage: Occurs in 80 OT verses. KJV: [idiom] him, male, man(child, -kind). See also: Genesis 1:27; Numbers 3:22; Isaiah 66:7.
מִ/בֶּן
bên
H1121
"son"
Prep | 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.
חֹ֖דֶשׁ
chôdesh
H2320
"month"
N-ms
The Hebrew term for month, specifically referring to the new moon and the lunar cycle, as described in the book of Exodus and the festivals of Israel. It marks the beginning of a new month in the Hebrew calendar.
Definition: : month 1) the new moon, month, monthly 1a) the first day of the month 1b) the lunar month
Usage: Occurs in 224 OT verses. KJV: month(-ly), new moon. See also: Genesis 7:11; 1 Chronicles 3:4; Psalms 81:4.
וָ/מָ֑עְלָ/ה
maʻal
H4605
"above"
Conj | Adv | Suff
Means above or higher, used to describe something's location or position. In the Bible, it appears in passages like Genesis 1:7, where God separates the waters above from the waters below. This word helps us understand God's creation.
Definition: subst 1) higher part, upper part adv 1a) above prep 1b) on the top of, above, on higher ground than with locative 1c) upwards, higher, above
Usage: Occurs in 134 OT verses. KJV: above, exceeding(-ly), forward, on ([idiom] very) high, over, up(-on, -ward), very. See also: Genesis 6:16; 1 Samuel 30:25; Psalms 74:5.
פְּקֻ֣דֵי/הֶ֔ם
pâqad
H6485
"to reckon"
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.
שִׁבְעַ֥ת
shebaʻ
H7651
"seven"
Adj
This word means the number seven, which was considered a special or sacred number. It can also mean seven times or a week, and is used in the Bible to describe completeness or perfection. The KJV translates it as seven or sevenfold.
Definition: 1) seven (cardinal number) 1a) as ordinal number 1b) in combination-17, 700 etc Aramaic equivalent: shiv.ah (שִׁבְעָה "seven" H7655)
Usage: Occurs in 344 OT verses. KJV: ([phrase] by) seven(-fold),-s, (-teen, -teenth), -th, times). Compare H7658 (שִׁבְעָנָה). See also: Genesis 4:24; Leviticus 23:15; 2 Samuel 21:6.
אֲלָפִ֖ים
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 3:22
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Context — The Gershonites
20And the sons of Merari by their clans were Mahli and Mushi. These were the clans of the Levites, according to their families.
21From Gershon came the Libnite clan and the Shimeite clan; these were the Gershonite clans.
22The number of all the males a month old or more was 7,500.
23The Gershonite clans were to camp on the west, behind the tabernacle, 24and the leader of the families of the Gershonites was Eliasaph son of Lael.Cross References
| Reference | Text (BSB) | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Numbers 4:38–40 | Then the Gershonites were numbered by their clans and families, everyone from thirty to fifty years old who came to serve in the work at the Tent of Meeting. And those numbered by their clans and families totaled 2,630. |
Numbers 3:22 Summary
This verse tells us that there were 7,500 male Gershonites who were a month old or more, which helps us understand the size and organization of this group within the Israelite community (Numbers 3:22). The Gershonites were a part of the larger Levitical tribe, which was responsible for the tabernacle and its services (Exodus 40:17-38). This verse reminds us that God values every individual and has a special plan for each person, just like He had a specific role for the Gershonites (Psalm 139:13-16). By looking at this verse, we can see how God's attention to detail and care for His people can inspire us to trust in His sovereignty and provision in our own lives.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the significance of the number 7,500 in Numbers 3:22?
The number 7,500 represents the total number of male Gershonites who were a month old or more, indicating the size of this Levitical clan (Numbers 3:22). This number is important for understanding the organization and distribution of the Levites in their tabernacle duties, as seen in Numbers 3:23-24.
Why were the Gershonites counted from a month old or more?
The Gershonites were counted from a month old or more because this was the standard age for including males in the census of the Levites, as instructed by God (Numbers 3:15). This age threshold is also seen in Numbers 18:16, where it is specified that the firstborn males of the Israelites were to be redeemed at a month old.
How does this verse relate to the broader context of the book of Numbers?
Numbers 3:22 is part of the larger narrative of the book of Numbers, which focuses on the organization and journey of the Israelites in the wilderness (Numbers 1:1-36:13). This verse specifically highlights the role of the Levites, including the Gershonites, in the tabernacle and its services, as seen in Exodus 40:17-38 and Leviticus 1:1-27:34.
What can we learn from the specificity of the number 7,500 in this verse?
The specificity of the number 7,500 in Numbers 3:22 teaches us about God's attention to detail and His care for His people, as seen in Matthew 10:30, where it is written that even the hairs on our heads are numbered (Matthew 10:30).
Reflection Questions
- What does this verse reveal about God's organization and structure within the Israelite community, and how can we apply these principles to our own lives?
- How does the counting of the Gershonites from a month old or more reflect God's value on human life, and what implications does this have for our own views on the sanctity of life?
- In what ways can we see the hand of God in the details of this verse, and how can we cultivate a deeper appreciation for His sovereignty in our own lives?
- What does this verse teach us about the importance of community and corporate identity, as seen in the Gershonites' role within the larger Levitical tribe?
- How can we balance the need for organization and structure with the importance of individual freedom and autonomy, as reflected in the balance between the Gershonites' assigned duties and their unique identity?
Gill's Exposition on Numbers 3:22
Those that were numbered of them,.... Of the two families that sprung from Gershon: according to the number of all the males, from a month old and upwards: in the said families; [even] those that
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Numbers 3:22
And the LORD spake unto Moses in the wilderness of Sinai, saying, Number the children of Levi.
Adam Clarke's Commentary on Numbers 3:22
Verse 22. Seven thousand and five hundred] Perhaps originally resh, 200, instead of caph, 500; see the following note.
Cambridge Bible on Numbers 3:22
21–39. The Levitical families and their duties. Notice that narrative in Numbers 3:21 f., 27 f., 33 f., 39 alternates with commands in Numbers 3:23-26; Numbers 3:29-32; Numbers 3:35-38. It is one of the many indications that the priestly portions of the book were the composite work of more than one writer.
Whedon's Commentary on Numbers 3:22
22. Numbered… according to the number — Mustered, or inspected, according to the number. The words differ in the Hebrew.