Verse (Click for Chapter) New International Version To a larger group give a larger inheritance, and to a smaller group a smaller one; each is to receive its inheritance according to the number of those listed. New Living Translation Give the larger tribes more land and the smaller tribes less land, each group receiving a grant in proportion to the size of its population. English Standard Version To a large tribe you shall give a large inheritance, and to a small tribe you shall give a small inheritance; every tribe shall be given its inheritance in proportion to its list. Berean Standard Bible Increase the inheritance for a large tribe and decrease it for a small one; each tribe is to receive its inheritance according to the number of those registered. King James Bible To many thou shalt give the more inheritance, and to few thou shalt give the less inheritance: to every one shall his inheritance be given according to those that were numbered of him. New King James Version To a large tribe you shall give a larger inheritance, and to a small tribe you shall give a smaller inheritance. Each shall be given its inheritance according to those who were numbered of them. New American Standard Bible To a larger group you shall increase their inheritance, and to a smaller group you shall decrease their inheritance; each shall be given their inheritance corresponding to the total of those who were numbered of them. NASB 1995 “To the larger group you shall increase their inheritance, and to the smaller group you shall diminish their inheritance; each shall be given their inheritance according to those who were numbered of them. NASB 1977 “To the larger group you shall increase their inheritance, and to the smaller group you shall diminish their inheritance; each shall be given their inheritance according to those who were numbered of them. Legacy Standard Bible To the larger group you shall increase their inheritance, and to the smaller group you shall diminish their inheritance; each shall be given their inheritance according to those who were numbered of them. Amplified Bible To the larger tribe you shall give the larger inheritance, and to the smaller tribe the smaller inheritance; each tribe shall be given its inheritance according to its numbers. Christian Standard Bible Increase the inheritance for a large tribe and decrease it for a small one. Each is to be given its inheritance according to those who were registered in it. Holman Christian Standard Bible Increase the inheritance for a large tribe and decrease it for a small one. Each is to be given its inheritance according to those who were registered in it. American Standard Version To the more thou shalt give the more inheritance, and to the fewer thou shalt give the less inheritance: to every one according to those that were numbered of him shall his inheritance be given. Contemporary English Version so the larger tribes have more land than the smaller ones. English Revised Version To the more thou shalt give the more inheritance, and to the fewer thou shalt give the less inheritance: to every one according to those that were numbered of him shall his inheritance be given. GOD'S WORD® Translation Give more land to larger tribes and less land to smaller ones. Use the totals [from the census] in giving land to each tribe. International Standard Version The more there are in number, you are to increase their inheritance, and the less there are in number, you are to decrease their inheritance. You are to provide an inheritance to each based on the size of their family, Majority Standard Bible Increase the inheritance for a large tribe and decrease it for a small one; each tribe is to receive its inheritance according to the number of those registered. NET Bible To a larger group you will give a larger inheritance, and to a smaller group you will give a smaller inheritance. To each one its inheritance must be given according to the number of people in it. New Heart English Bible To the more you shall give the more inheritance, and to the fewer you shall give the less inheritance: to everyone according to those who were numbered of him shall his inheritance be given. Webster's Bible Translation To many thou shalt give the more inheritance, and to few thou shalt give the less inheritance: to every one shall his inheritance be given, according to those that were numbered of him. World English Bible To the more you shall give the more inheritance, and to the fewer you shall give the less inheritance. To everyone according to those who were counted of him shall his inheritance be given. Literal Translations Literal Standard Versionto the many you increase their inheritance, and to the few you diminish their inheritance; each is given his inheritance according to his numbered ones. Young's Literal Translation to the many thou dost increase their inheritance, and to the few thou dost diminish their inheritance; to each according to his numbered ones is given his inheritance. Smith's Literal Translation To the many thou shalt multiply his inheritance, and to the few thou shalt diminish his inheritance: to each according to his reviewing his inheritance shall be given. Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims BibleTo the greater number thou shalt give a greater portion, and to the fewer a less: to every one, as they have now been reckoned up, shall a possession be delivered : Catholic Public Domain Version To the greater number you shall give a greater portion, and to the lesser number, a lesser portion. To each one, just as they have now been counted, a possession shall be delivered. New American Bible To a large tribe you shall assign a large heritage, to a small tribe a small heritage, each receiving its heritage in proportion to the number enrolled in it. New Revised Standard Version To a large tribe you shall give a large inheritance, and to a small tribe you shall give a small inheritance; every tribe shall be given its inheritance according to its enrollment. Translations from Aramaic Lamsa BibleTo a large family you shall give a large inheritance and to a small family you shall give a small inheritance; every one shall receive his inheritance according to those that were numbered of him. Peshitta Holy Bible Translated For many you will increase their inheritance, and for a few you shall diminish their inheritance; a man will receive his inheritance according to his number. OT Translations JPS Tanakh 1917To the more thou shalt give the more inheritance, and to the fewer thou shalt give the less inheritance; to each one according to those that were numbered of it shall its inheritance be given. Brenton Septuagint Translation To the greater number thou shalt give the greater inheritance, and to the less number thou shalt give the less inheritance: to each one, as they have been numbered, shall their inheritance be given. Additional Translations ... Audio Bible Context Inheritance by Lot…53“The land is to be divided among the tribes as an inheritance, according to the number of names. 54Increase the inheritance for a large tribe and decrease it for a small one; each tribe is to receive its inheritance according to the number of those registered. 55Indeed, the land must be divided by lot; they shall receive their inheritance according to the names of the tribes of their fathers.… Cross References Joshua 14:1-2 Now these are the portions that the Israelites inherited in the land of Canaan, as distributed by Eleazar the priest, Joshua son of Nun, and the heads of the families of the tribes of Israel. / Their inheritance was assigned by lot for the nine and a half tribes, as the LORD had commanded through Moses. Joshua 18:10 And Joshua cast lots for them in the presence of the LORD at Shiloh, where he distributed the land to the Israelites according to their divisions. Ezekiel 47:13-14 This is what the Lord GOD says: “These are the boundaries by which you are to divide the land as an inheritance among the twelve tribes of Israel; Joseph shall receive two portions. / You are to divide it equally among them. Because I swore with an uplifted hand to give it to your forefathers, this land will fall to you as an inheritance. Ezekiel 48:29 This is the land you are to allot as an inheritance to the tribes of Israel, and these will be their portions,” declares the Lord GOD. Leviticus 25:46 You may leave them to your sons after you to inherit as property; you can make them slaves for life. But as for your brothers, the Israelites, no man may rule harshly over his brother. Deuteronomy 19:14 You must not move your neighbor’s boundary marker, which was set up by your ancestors to mark the inheritance you shall receive in the land that the LORD your God is giving you to possess. Deuteronomy 21:16-17 when that man assigns his inheritance to his sons he must not appoint the son of the beloved wife as the firstborn over the son of the unloved wife. / Instead, he must acknowledge the firstborn, the son of his unloved wife, by giving him a double portion of all that he has. For that son is the firstfruits of his father’s strength; the right of the firstborn belongs to him. 1 Chronicles 23:25-26 For David had said, “The LORD, the God of Israel, has given rest to His people and has come to dwell in Jerusalem forever. / So now the Levites no longer need to carry the tabernacle or any of the articles for its service.” 1 Chronicles 24:3-5 With the help of Eleazar’s descendant Zadok and Ithamar’s descendant Ahimelech, David divided them according to the offices of their service. / Since more leaders were found among Eleazar’s descendants than those of Ithamar, they were divided accordingly. There were sixteen heads of families from the descendants of Eleazar and eight from the descendants of Ithamar. / Thus they were divided by lot, for there were officers of the sanctuary and officers of God among both Eleazar’s and Ithamar’s descendants. Psalm 16:5-6 The LORD is my chosen portion and my cup; You have made my lot secure. / The lines of my boundary have fallen in pleasant places; surely my inheritance is delightful. Acts 13:19 And having vanquished seven nations in Canaan, He gave their land to His people as an inheritance. Acts 7:5 He gave him no inheritance here, not even a foot of ground. But God promised to give possession of the land to Abraham and his descendants, even though he did not yet have a child. Hebrews 11:8-10 By faith Abraham, when called to go to a place he would later receive as his inheritance, obeyed and went, without knowing where he was going. / By faith he dwelt in the promised land as a stranger in a foreign country. He lived in tents, as did Isaac and Jacob, who were heirs with him of the same promise. / For he was looking forward to the city with foundations, whose architect and builder is God. Hebrews 11:13-16 All these people died in faith, without having received the things they were promised. However, they saw them and welcomed them from afar. And they acknowledged that they were strangers and exiles on the earth. / Now those who say such things show that they are seeking a country of their own. / If they had been thinking of the country they had left, they would have had opportunity to return. ... Romans 4:13 For the promise to Abraham and his offspring that he would be heir of the world was not given through the law, but through the righteousness that comes by faith. Treasury of Scripture To many you shall give the more inheritance, and to few you shall give the less inheritance: to every one shall his inheritance be given according to those that were numbered of him. by lot Numbers 26:56 According to the lot shall the possession thereof be divided between many and few. Numbers 33:54 And ye shall divide the land by lot for an inheritance among your families: and to the more ye shall give the more inheritance, and to the fewer ye shall give the less inheritance: every man's inheritance shall be in the place where his lot falleth; according to the tribes of your fathers ye shall inherit. Numbers 34:13 And Moses commanded the children of Israel, saying, This is the land which ye shall inherit by lot, which the LORD commanded to give unto the nine tribes, and to the half tribe: Jump to Previous Diminish Increase Inheritance Less Listed Numbered Numbers Ones Part Receive Relation Small Smaller TribeJump to Next Diminish Increase Inheritance Less Listed Numbered Numbers Ones Part Receive Relation Small Smaller TribeNumbers 26 1. The sum of all Israel is taken in the plains of Moab52. The law of dividing among them the inheritance of the land 57. The families and number of the Levites 63. None but Caleb and Joshua was left of those who were numbered at Sinai Increase the inheritance for a large tribe This directive reflects the practical and equitable distribution of the Promised Land among the tribes of Israel. The larger tribes, having more people, required more land to sustain their population. This principle of proportionality ensures that resources are allocated based on need and capacity. Historically, this allocation was crucial for maintaining social stability and economic viability within the tribes. The concept of inheritance here also foreshadows the New Testament teaching of spiritual inheritance, where believers receive blessings according to their faith and capacity to serve (Ephesians 1:11). and decrease it for a small one; each tribe is to receive its inheritance according to the number of those registered. Persons / Places / Events 1. MosesThe leader of the Israelites who is overseeing the census and the distribution of the land. 2. Eleazar The priest who assists Moses in the census and the allocation of the land. 3. Israelites The people of God who are being counted and prepared to enter the Promised Land. 4. Promised Land The land of Canaan, which God promised to the descendants of Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob. 5. Tribes of Israel The twelve tribes, each descending from one of the sons of Jacob, who are to receive portions of the land. Teaching Points God's Sovereignty in ProvisionGod determines the inheritance of each tribe, reflecting His sovereign will and provision for His people. Trust in God's provision for your life, knowing He knows your needs. Equity and Justice The distribution of land according to the size of each tribe demonstrates God's fairness and justice. In our lives, we should strive to reflect God's justice in our dealings with others. Community and Responsibility Each tribe's inheritance was tied to their numbers, emphasizing the importance of community and shared responsibility. Engage actively in your community, recognizing that your actions impact the collective well-being. Faithfulness in Stewardship The tribes were to manage their allotted land wisely. Similarly, we are called to be faithful stewards of the resources and gifts God has given us. Preparation for Future Blessings The census and allocation of land were preparations for entering the Promised Land. Prepare your heart and life for the blessings God has in store, being ready to step into His promises. Parallel Commentaries ... Hebrew Increaseתַּרְבֶּה֙ (tar·beh) Verb - Hifil - Imperfect - second person masculine singular Strong's 7235: To be or become much, many or great the inheritance נַחֲלָת֔וֹ (na·ḥă·lā·ṯōw) Noun - feminine singular construct | third person masculine singular Strong's 5159: Something inherited, occupancy, an heirloom, an estate, patrimony, portion for a large [tribe] לָרַ֗ב (lā·raḇ) Preposition-l, Article | Adjective - masculine singular Strong's 7227: Much, many, great and decrease תַּמְעִ֖יט (tam·‘îṭ) Verb - Hifil - Imperfect - second person masculine singular Strong's 4591: To pare off, lessen, in, to be, small, few it נַחֲלָת֑וֹ (na·ḥă·lā·ṯōw) Noun - feminine singular construct | third person masculine singular Strong's 5159: Something inherited, occupancy, an heirloom, an estate, patrimony, portion for a small one; וְלַמְעַ֕ט (wə·lam·‘aṭ) Conjunctive waw, Preposition-l, Article | Adjective - masculine singular Strong's 4592: A little, fewness, a few each אִ֚ישׁ (’îš) Noun - masculine singular Strong's 376: A man as an individual, a male person is to receive יֻתַּ֖ן (yut·tan) Verb - QalPass - Imperfect - third person masculine singular Strong's 5414: To give, put, set its inheritance נַחֲלָתֽוֹ׃ (na·ḥă·lā·ṯōw) Noun - feminine singular construct | third person masculine singular Strong's 5159: Something inherited, occupancy, an heirloom, an estate, patrimony, portion according to לְפִ֣י (lə·p̄î) Preposition-l | Noun - masculine singular construct Strong's 6310: The mouth, edge, portion, side, according to the number of those registered. פְקֻדָ֔יו (p̄ə·qu·ḏāw) Verb - Qal - QalPassParticiple - masculine plural construct | third person masculine singular Strong's 6485: To visit, to oversee, muster, charge, care for, miss, deposit Links Numbers 26:54 NIVNumbers 26:54 NLT Numbers 26:54 ESV Numbers 26:54 NASB Numbers 26:54 KJV Numbers 26:54 BibleApps.com Numbers 26:54 Biblia Paralela Numbers 26:54 Chinese Bible Numbers 26:54 French Bible Numbers 26:54 Catholic Bible OT Law: Numbers 26:54 To the more you shall give (Nu Num.) |
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