Numbers 32:30
Numbers 32:30 in Multiple Translations
But if they do not arm themselves and go across with you, then they must accept their possession among you in the land of Canaan.”
But if they will not pass over with you armed, they shall have possessions among you in the land of Canaan.
but if they will not pass over with you armed, they shall have possessions among you in the land of Canaan.
But if they do not go over with you armed, they will have to take their heritage with you in the land of Canaan.
But if they don't get themselves ready for battle and cross over with you, then they must accept their allotted land among you in the country of Canaan.”
But if they will not goe ouer with you armed, then they shall haue their possessions amog you in the land of Canaan.
and if they do not pass over armed with you, then they have possessions in your midst in the land of Canaan.'
but if they will not pass over with you armed, they shall have possessions among you in the land of Canaan.”
But if they will not pass over with you armed, they shall have possessions among you in the land of Canaan.
But if they will not pass armed with you into the land of Chanaan, let them receive places to dwell in among you.
But if they do not take their weapons and go with you prepared to fight, they will not receive this land. They will need to accept some land in Canaan, like the rest of you will do.”
Berean Amplified Bible — Numbers 32:30
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Numbers 32:30 Interlinear (Deep Study)
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וְ/אִם
לֹ֧א
יַֽעַבְר֛וּ
חֲלוּצִ֖ים
אִתְּ/כֶ֑ם
וְ/נֹֽאחֲז֥וּ
בְ/תֹכְ/כֶ֖ם
בְּ/אֶ֥רֶץ
כְּנָֽעַן
וְ/אִם
ʼim
H518
if
Conj | Conj
לֹ֧א
lôʼ
H3808
not
Part
יַֽעַבְר֛וּ
ʻâbar
H5674
to pass
V-Qal-Imperf-3mp
חֲלוּצִ֖ים
châlats
H2502
to rescue
V-Qal-Inf-c
אִתְּ/כֶ֑ם
ʼêth
H854
with
Prep | Suff
וְ/נֹֽאחֲז֥וּ
ʼâchaz
H270
to grasp
Conj | V-Niphal-3cp
בְ/תֹכְ/כֶ֖ם
tâvek
H8432
midst
Prep | N-ms | Suff
בְּ/אֶ֥רֶץ
ʼerets
H776
land
Prep | N-cs
כְּנָֽעַן
Kᵉnaʻan
H3667
Canaan
N-proper
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Hebrew Word Reference — Numbers 32:30
וְ/אִם
ʼim
H518
"if"
Conj | Conj
This Hebrew word is used to express conditions or questions, like if or whether. It can also be used to make oaths or express wishes, as in Oh that! It appears in various forms in the KJV, including if, though, and when.
Definition: : if/whether_or/though 1) if 1a) conditional clauses 1a1) of possible situations 1a2) of impossible situations 1b) oath contexts 1b1) no, not 1c) if...if, whether...or, whether...or...or 1d) when, whenever 1e) since 1f) interrogative particle 1g) but rather
Usage: Occurs in 931 OT verses. KJV: (and, can-, doubtless, if, that) (not), [phrase] but, either, [phrase] except, [phrase] more(-over if, than), neither, nevertheless, nor, oh that, or, [phrase] save (only, -ing), seeing, since, sith, [phrase] surely (no more, none, not), though, [phrase] of a truth, [phrase] unless, [phrase] verily, when, whereas, whether, while, [phrase] yet. See also: Genesis 4:7; Exodus 22:3; Leviticus 27:27.
לֹ֧א
lôʼ
H3808
"not"
Part
The Hebrew word for not or no is used to indicate absence or negation, as when God says no to the Israelites' requests, or when they disobey His commands.
Definition: 1) not, no 1a) not (with verb-absolute prohibition) 1b) not (with modifier-negation) 1c) nothing (subst) 1d) without (with particle) 1e) before (of time) Aramaic equivalent: la (לָא "not" H3809)
Usage: Occurs in 3967 OT verses. KJV: [idiom] before, [phrase] or else, ere, [phrase] except, ig(-norant), much, less, nay, neither, never, no((-ne), -r, (-thing)), ([idiom] as though...,(can-), for) not (out of), of nought, otherwise, out of, [phrase] surely, [phrase] as truly as, [phrase] of a truth, [phrase] verily, for want, [phrase] whether, without. See also: Genesis 2:5; Genesis 31:15; Exodus 4:9.
יַֽעַבְר֛וּ
ʻâbar
H5674
"to pass"
V-Qal-Imperf-3mp
This verb can mean to cross over or transition from one thing to another, and is sometimes used to describe being arrogant or crossing a boundary.
Definition: 1) to pass over or by or through, alienate, bring, carry, do away, take, take away, transgress 1a) (Qal) 1a1) to pass over, cross, cross over, pass over, march over, overflow, go over 1a2) to pass beyond 1a3) to pass through, traverse 1a3a) passers-through (participle) 1a3b) to pass through (the parts of victim in covenant) 1a4) to pass along, pass by, overtake and pass, sweep by 1a4a) passer-by (participle) 1a4b) to be past, be over 1a5) to pass on, go on, pass on before, go in advance of, pass along, travel, advance 1a6) to pass away 1a6a) to emigrate, leave (one's territory) 1a6b) to vanish 1a6c) to perish, cease to exist 1a6d) to become invalid, become obsolete (of law, decree) 1a6e) to be alienated, pass into other hands 1b) (Niphal) to be crossed 1c) (Piel) to impregnate, cause to cross 1d) (Hiphil) 1d1) to cause to pass over, cause to bring over, cause to cross over, make over to, dedicate, devote 1d2) to cause to pass through 1d3) to cause to pass by or beyond or under, let pass by 1d4) to cause to pass away, cause to take away 1e) (Hithpael) to pass over
Usage: Occurs in 493 OT verses. KJV: alienate, alter, [idiom] at all, beyond, bring (over, through), carry over, (over-) come (on, over), conduct (over), convey over, current, deliver, do away, enter, escape, fail, gender, get over, (make) go (away, beyond, by, forth, his way, in, on, over, through), have away (more), lay, meddle, overrun, make partition, (cause to, give, make to, over) pass(-age, along, away, beyond, by, -enger, on, out, over, through), (cause to, make) [phrase] proclaim(-amation), perish, provoke to anger, put away, rage, [phrase] raiser of taxes, remove, send over, set apart, [phrase] shave, cause to (make) sound, [idiom] speedily, [idiom] sweet smelling, take (away), (make to) transgress(-or), translate, turn away, (way-) faring man, be wrath. See also: Genesis 8:1; Deuteronomy 27:2; 1 Samuel 25:19.
חֲלוּצִ֖ים
châlats
H2502
"to rescue"
V-Qal-Inf-c
To arm or equip for war is the meaning of this verb, used to describe preparing for battle. It is translated as arm, deliver, or strengthen in the KJV Bible.
Definition: 1) to draw off or out, withdraw 1a) (Qal) 1a1) to draw, draw off 1a2) to withdraw 1b) (Niphal) 1b1) to be delivered 1b2) to be saved 1c) (Piel) 1c1) to pull out, tear out 1c2) to rescue, deliver, set free 1c3) to take away, plunder
Usage: Occurs in 44 OT verses. KJV: arm (self), (go, ready) armed ([idiom] man, soldier), deliver, draw out, make fat, loose, (ready) prepared, put off, take away, withdraw self. See also: Leviticus 14:40; 2 Chronicles 20:21; Psalms 6:5.
אִתְּ/כֶ֑ם
ʼêth
H854
"with"
Prep | Suff
This Hebrew preposition means 'with' or 'near', indicating a close relationship or physical proximity. It's used in Genesis 1:26 to describe God's relationship with humanity, and in many other places to show connection or closeness.
Definition: 1) with, near, together with 1a) with, together with 1b) with (of relationship) 1c) near (of place) 1d) with (poss.) 1e) from...with, from (with other prep)
Usage: Occurs in 787 OT verses. KJV: against, among, before, by, for, from, in(-to), (out) of, with. Often with another prepositional prefix. See also: Genesis 4:1; Genesis 42:32; Numbers 1:5.
וְ/נֹֽאחֲז֥וּ
ʼâchaz
H270
"to grasp"
Conj | V-Niphal-3cp
The Hebrew word means to grasp or take hold of something, often holding it in possession. It can also mean to be caught or settled. This verb is used in various forms throughout the Bible, including in the books of Exodus and Psalms.
Definition: 1) grasp, take hold, seize, take possession 1a) (Qal) to grasp, take hold of 1b) (Niphal) to be caught, grasped, be settled 1c) (Piel) to enclose, overlay 1d) (Hophal) fastened
Usage: Occurs in 63 OT verses. KJV: [phrase] be affrighted, bar, (catch, lay, take) hold (back), come upon, fasten, handle, portion, (get, have or take) possess(-ion). See also: Genesis 22:13; Nehemiah 7:3; Psalms 48:7.
בְ/תֹכְ/כֶ֖ם
tâvek
H8432
"midst"
Prep | N-ms | Suff
This word refers to the middle or center of something, such as a group of people or a physical space. It can also mean among or between things, as seen in various Bible translations.
Definition: 1) midst, middle 1a) midst, middle 1b) into, through (after verbs of motion) 1c) among (of a number of persons) 1d) between (of things arranged by twos) 1e) from among (as to take or separate etc)
Usage: Occurs in 390 OT verses. KJV: among(-st), [idiom] between, half, [idiom] (there-, where-), in(-to), middle, mid(-night), midst (among), [idiom] out (of), [idiom] through, [idiom] with(-in). See also: Genesis 1:6; Numbers 35:5; 2 Chronicles 32:4.
בְּ/אֶ֥רֶץ
ʼerets
H776
"land"
Prep | N-cs
The land or earth refers to the soil or ground, and can also mean a country, territory, or region. In the Bible, it is used to describe the earth and its inhabitants, and is often translated as 'land' or 'country'.
Definition: : soil 1) land, earth 1a) earth 1a1) whole earth (as opposed to a part) 1a2) earth (as opposed to heaven) 1a3) earth (inhabitants) 1b) land 1b1) country, territory 1b2) district, region 1b3) tribal territory 1b4) piece of ground 1b5) land of Canaan, Israel 1b6) inhabitants of land 1b7) Sheol, land without return, (under) world 1b8) city (-state) 1c) ground, surface of the earth 1c1) ground 1c2) soil 1d) (in phrases) 1d1) people of the land 1d2) space or distance of country (in measurements of distance) 1d3) level or plain country 1d4) land of the living 1d5) end(s) of the earth 1e) (almost wholly late in usage) 1e1) lands, countries 1e1a) often in contrast to Canaan
Usage: Occurs in 2190 OT verses. KJV: [idiom] common, country, earth, field, ground, land, [idiom] natins, way, [phrase] wilderness, world. See also: Genesis 1:1; Genesis 18:18; Genesis 42:13.
כְּנָֽעַן
Kᵉnaʻan
H3667
"Canaan"
N-proper
Canaan was a son of Ham and the name of the country where he lived, which is now modern-day Israel. The Canaanites were known for being merchants and traders, as seen in Genesis and other books.
Definition: A man living at the time of the Patriarchs, first mentioned at Gen.9.18; son of: Ham (H2526); brother of: Cush (H3568), Egypt (H4714) and Put (H6316); father of: Sidon (H6721), Heth (H2845), Jebusite (H2983), Amorite (H0567), Girgashite (H1622), Hivite (H2340), Arkite (H6208), Sinite (H5513), Arvadite (H0721), Zemarite (H6786) and Hamathite (H2577) § merchant, trader
Usage: Occurs in 91 OT verses. KJV: Canaan, merchant, traffick. See also: Genesis 9:18; Exodus 6:4; Psalms 105:11.
Study Notes — Numbers 32:30
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Context — The Tribes East of the Jordan
28So Moses gave orders about them to Eleazar the priest, to Joshua son of Nun, and to the family leaders of the tribes of Israel.
29And Moses said to them, “If the Gadites and Reubenites cross the Jordan with you, with every man armed for battle before the LORD, and the land is subdued before you, then you are to give them the land of Gilead as a possession.
30But if they do not arm themselves and go across with you, then they must accept their possession among you in the land of Canaan.”
31The Gadites and Reubenites replied, “As the LORD has spoken to your servants, so we will do. 32We will cross over into the land of Canaan armed before the LORD, that we may have our inheritance on this side of the Jordan.”Cross References
| Reference | Text (BSB) | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Joshua 22:19 | If indeed the land of your inheritance is unclean, then cross over to the land of the LORD’s possession, where the LORD’s tabernacle stands, and take possession of it among us. But do not rebel against the LORD or against us by building for yourselves an altar other than the altar of the LORD our God. |
Numbers 32:30 Summary
This verse, Numbers 32:30, is saying that if the Gadites and Reubenites don't join the rest of the Israelites in battle, they won't get the land of Gilead as a special possession, but instead will have to live among the other tribes in the land of Canaan, as seen in Deuteronomy 3:12-20. This teaches us that faith and action go together, as seen in James 2:14-26, and that we need to be willing to take steps of obedience to receive God's blessings, as stated in Joshua 1:6-9. It's like when God promises us something, but we need to do our part to receive it, as seen in Jeremiah 29:11-14 and 1 Corinthians 2:9. By trusting and obeying God, we can receive the blessings He has in store for us, as seen in Psalm 37:3-7 and Proverbs 3:5-6.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the condition for the Gadites and Reubenites to receive the land of Gilead as a possession?
According to Numbers 32:30, they must arm themselves and go across the Jordan with the rest of the Israelites, as stated in Numbers 32:29, in order to receive the land of Gilead as a possession, as promised by Moses in Numbers 32:28.
What happens if the Gadites and Reubenites do not fulfill this condition?
If they do not arm themselves and go across the Jordan with the rest of the Israelites, then they must accept their possession among the other tribes in the land of Canaan, as stated in Numbers 32:30, rather than receiving the land of Gilead as a possession, as seen in Deuteronomy 3:12-20.
Is this verse related to the concept of faith and action?
Yes, Numbers 32:30 highlights the importance of faith and action, as seen in James 2:26, where faith without works is dead, and in this case, the Gadites and Reubenites must demonstrate their faith by taking action and arming themselves to go across the Jordan with the rest of the Israelites, as also seen in Hebrews 11:6.
How does this verse relate to the overall theme of the book of Numbers?
This verse relates to the overall theme of the book of Numbers, which is the journey of the Israelites through the wilderness, as seen in Numbers 33:1-49, and the importance of obedience and faithfulness to God's commands, as stated in Deuteronomy 8:1-5 and Joshua 1:6-9.
Reflection Questions
- What are some areas in my life where I need to take action in faith, just like the Gadites and Reubenites were called to do?
- How can I apply the principle of faith and action in my daily life, as seen in this verse and in James 2:14-26?
- What are some possessions or blessings that God has promised me, and what conditions must I fulfill to receive them, as seen in Jeremiah 29:11-14 and 1 Corinthians 2:9?
- How can I demonstrate my faith and trust in God's promises, even when the journey ahead seems uncertain or challenging, as seen in Psalm 37:3-7 and Proverbs 3:5-6?
Gill's Exposition on Numbers 32:30
But if they will not pass over with you armed,.... Shall change their minds, and break their promise, and refuse to go over the river Jordan with the other tribes, and armed ready to engage in battle
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Numbers 32:30
And Moses said unto them, If the children of Gad and the children of Reuben will pass with you over Jordan, every man armed to battle, before the LORD, and the land shall be subdued before you; then
Matthew Poole's Commentary on Numbers 32:30
They shall forfeit and lose their possessions in Gilead, and shall be constrained to go over Jordan, and to seek possessions there among their brethren.
Cambridge Bible on Numbers 32:30
30. If they refused to join the rest of Israel in their battles, then, as a punishment, they must be forced, with their families and flocks, to live on the west of Jordan.
Whedon's Commentary on Numbers 32:30
30. Possessions… in… Canaan — If the tribes of Reuben and Gad persisted in detaching their military power from that of the nation, then they were to be compelled to go over the Jordan with their