Numbers 32:29

Authorized King James Version

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 ye shall give them the land of Gilead for a possession:

Word-by-Word Analysis

וַיֹּ֨אמֶר

H559

said

to say (used with great latitude)

מֹשֶׁ֜ה

H4872

And Moses

mosheh, the israelite lawgiver

אֲלֵהֶ֗ם

H413

near, with or among; often in general, to

אִם

H518

used very widely as demonstrative, lo!; interrogative, whether?; or conditional, if, although; also oh that!, when; hence, as a negative, not

יַֽעַבְר֣וּ

H5674

will pass with you over

to cross over; used very widely of any transition (literal or figurative; transitive, intransitive, intensive, causative); specifically, to cover (in

וּבְנֵֽי

H1121

and the children

a son (as a builder of the family name), in the widest sense (of literal and figurative relationship, including grandson, subject, nation, quality or

גָ֣ד

H1410

of Gad

gad, a son of jacob, including his tribe and its territory; also a prophet

וּבְנֵֽי

H1121

and the children

a son (as a builder of the family name), in the widest sense (of literal and figurative relationship, including grandson, subject, nation, quality or

רְאוּבֵ֣ן׀

H7205

of Reuben

reuben, a son of jacob

#10

אִ֠תְּכֶם

H854

properly, nearness (used only as a preposition or an adverb), near; hence, generally, with, by, at, among, etc

#11

אֶֽת

H853

properly, self (but generally used to point out more definitely the object of a verb or preposition, even or namely)

#12

הַיַּרְדֵּ֞ן

H3383

Jordan

jarden, the principal river of palestine

#13

כָּל

H3605

properly, the whole; hence, all, any or every (in the singular only, but often in a plural sense)

#14

חָל֤וּץ

H2502

every man armed

to pull off; hence (intensively) to strip, (reflexive) to depart; by implication, to deliver, equip (for fight); present, strengthen

#15

לַמִּלְחָמָה֙

H4421

to battle

a battle (i.e., the engagement); generally, war (i.e., war-fare)

#16

לִפְנֵיכֶ֑ם

H6440

before

the face (as the part that turns); used in a great variety of applications (literally and figuratively); also (with prepositional prefix) as a preposi

#17

יְהוָ֔ה

H3068

the LORD

(the) self-existent or eternal; jeho-vah, jewish national name of god

#18

וְנִכְבְּשָׁ֥ה

H3533

shall be subdued

to tread down; hence, negatively, to disregard; positively, to conquer, subjugate, violate

#19

אֶ֥רֶץ

H776

and the land

the earth (at large, or partitively a land)

#20

לִפְנֵיכֶ֑ם

H6440

before

the face (as the part that turns); used in a great variety of applications (literally and figuratively); also (with prepositional prefix) as a preposi

#21

וּנְתַתֶּ֥ם

H5414

you then ye shall give

to give, used with greatest latitude of application (put, make, etc.)

#22

לָהֶ֛ם

#23

אֶת

H853

properly, self (but generally used to point out more definitely the object of a verb or preposition, even or namely)

#24

אֶ֥רֶץ

H776

and the land

the earth (at large, or partitively a land)

#25

הַגִּלְעָ֖ד

H1568

of Gilead

gilad, a region east of the jordan; also the name of three israelites

#26

לַֽאֲחֻזָּֽה׃

H272

for a possession

something seized, i.e., a possession (especially of land)

Analysis

This verse develops the salvation theme central to Numbers. The concept of divine sovereignty reflects the development of salvation within biblical theology. The divine name or title here functions within biblical literature contributing to the canon's theological witness to establish theological authority and covenantal relationship. The original language emphasizes the covenant name Yahweh, emphasizing God's faithfulness to His promises, providing deeper understanding of the author's theological intention.

Historical Context

The literary and historical milieu of the literary conventions and historical circumstances of biblical literature shapes this text's meaning. The historical development of salvation within the theological tradition of Numbers Understanding the ancient worldview that shaped the author's theological expression helps modern readers appreciate why the author emphasizes divine sovereignty in this particular way.

Questions for Reflection

In what ways does understanding divine sovereignty in its original context challenge or deepen contemporary Christian thinking about salvation?
How does the salvation theme in this verse connect to the overarching narrative of Scripture, and what does this reveal about God's character and purposes?
How does this verse's literary context within Numbers chapter 32 illuminate its theological significance, and what does this teach us about biblical interpretation?

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Numbers 32:29

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