Numbers 2:21
And his host, and those that were numbered of them, were thirty and two thousand and two hundred.
Original Language Analysis
וּצְבָא֖וֹ
And his host
H6635
וּצְבָא֖וֹ
And his host
Strong's:
H6635
Word #:
1 of 6
a mass of persons (or figuratively, things), especially reg. organized for war (an army); by implication, a campaign, literally or figuratively (speci
וּפְקֻֽדֵיהֶ֑ם
and those that were numbered
H6485
וּפְקֻֽדֵיהֶ֑ם
and those that were numbered
Strong's:
H6485
Word #:
2 of 6
to visit (with friendly or hostile intent); by analogy, to oversee, muster, charge, care for, miss, deposit, etc
Historical Context
Manasseh's growth from smallest to largest tribe over forty years reflected God's providential blessing. This demographic expansion enabled the tribe to request and receive substantial territory on both sides of the Jordan.
Questions for Reflection
- How does Manasseh's dramatic population growth encourage faith in God's ability to multiply small beginnings?
- What does this teach us about not despising small starts in spiritual matters?
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Analysis & Commentary
Manasseh's census total (32,200) made it the smallest tribe at this first census, yet it would experience dramatic growth to 52,700 by journey's end—a remarkable 64% increase. This growth demonstrates God's blessing and encourages faith that what begins small can become great through divine multiplication. The principle applies spiritually: small seeds of faith can produce great harvests through God's power.