Verse (Click for Chapter) New International Version Each inheritance is to be distributed by lot among the larger and smaller groups.” New Living Translation Each grant of land must be assigned by lot among the larger and smaller tribal groups.” English Standard Version Their inheritance shall be divided according to lot between the larger and the smaller.” Berean Standard Bible Each inheritance is to be divided by lot among the larger and smaller tribes.” King James Bible According to the lot shall the possession thereof be divided between many and few. New King James Version According to the lot their inheritance shall be divided between the larger and the smaller.” New American Standard Bible Corresponding to the selection by lot, their inheritance shall be divided between the larger and the smaller groups.” NASB 1995 “According to the selection by lot, their inheritance shall be divided between the larger and the smaller groups.” NASB 1977 “According to the selection by lot, their inheritance shall be divided between the larger and the smaller groups.” Legacy Standard Bible According to the selection by lot, their inheritance shall be divided between the larger and the smaller groups.” Amplified Bible According to the [location selected by] lot, their inheritance shall be divided between the larger and the smaller [groups].” Christian Standard Bible Each inheritance will be divided by lot among the larger and smaller tribes.” Holman Christian Standard Bible Each inheritance will be divided by lot among the larger and smaller tribes.” American Standard Version According to the lot shall their inheritance be divided between the more and the fewer. English Revised Version According to the lot shall their inheritance be divided between the more and the fewer. GOD'S WORD® Translation Whether the tribes are large or small, the land must be divided by drawing lots." International Standard Version Depending on the lot, the portion of their inheritance is to be divided between those with more members and those with fewer members." Majority Standard Bible Each inheritance is to be divided by lot among the larger and smaller tribes.? NET Bible Their inheritance must be apportioned by lot among the larger and smaller groups. New Heart English Bible According to the lot shall their inheritance be divided between the more and the fewer." Webster's Bible Translation According to the lot shall the possession of it be divided between many and few. World English Bible According to the lot shall their inheritance be divided between the more and the fewer.” Literal Translations Literal Standard Versiontheir inheritance is apportioned according to the lot between many and few.” Young's Literal Translation according to the lot is their inheritance apportioned between many and few.' Smith's Literal Translation According to the lot thou shalt divide his inheritance between the many to the few. Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims BibleWhatsoever shall fall by lot, that shall be taken by the more, or the fewer. Catholic Public Domain Version Whatever the lot will happen to be, it shall be accepted, either by the greater, or by the lesser. New American Bible As the lot falls the heritage of each tribe, large or small, will be assigned. New Revised Standard Version Their inheritance shall be apportioned according to lot between the larger and the smaller. Translations from Aramaic Lamsa BibleAccording to the lots shall their inheritance be divided between the larger families and the smaller families. Peshitta Holy Bible Translated An inheritance will be divided by the voice of lots among many to few. OT Translations JPS Tanakh 1917According to the lot shall their inheritance be divided between the more and the fewer.' Brenton Septuagint Translation Thou shalt divide their inheritance by lot between the many and the few. Additional Translations ... Audio Bible Context Inheritance by Lot…55Indeed, the land must be divided by lot; they shall receive their inheritance according to the names of the tribes of their fathers. 56Each inheritance is to be divided by lot among the larger and smaller tribes.” Cross References Joshua 14:2 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 47:22 You shall allot it as an inheritance for yourselves and for the foreigners who dwell among you and who have children. You are to treat them as native-born Israelites; along with you, they shall be allotted an inheritance among the tribes of Israel. 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. Acts 13:19 And having vanquished seven nations in Canaan, He gave their land to His people as an inheritance. 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 32:8 When the Most High gave the nations their inheritance, when He divided the sons of man, He set the boundaries of the peoples according to the number of the sons of God. 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. Proverbs 16:33 The lot is cast into the lap, but its every decision is from the LORD. Proverbs 18:18 Casting the lot ends quarrels and separates strong opponents. Acts 1:26 Then they cast lots, and the lot fell to Matthias. So he was added to the eleven apostles. Romans 8:17 And if we are children, then we are heirs: heirs of God and co-heirs with Christ—if indeed we suffer with Him, so that we may also be glorified with Him. Galatians 3:29 And if you belong to Christ, then you are Abraham’s seed and heirs according to the promise. Colossians 1:12 giving thanks to the Father, who has qualified you to share in the inheritance of the saints in the light. Hebrews 9:15 Therefore Christ is the mediator of a new covenant, so that those who are called may receive the promised eternal inheritance, now that He has died to redeem them from the transgressions committed under the first covenant. Treasury of Scripture According to the lot shall the possession thereof be divided between many and few. these are Numbers 35:2,3 Command the children of Israel, that they give unto the Levites of the inheritance of their possession cities to dwell in; and ye shall give also unto the Levites suburbs for the cities round about them… Genesis 46:11 And the sons of Levi; Gershon, Kohath, and Merari. Exodus 6:16-19 And these are the names of the sons of Levi according to their generations; Gershon, and Kohath, and Merari: and the years of the life of Levi were an hundred thirty and seven years… Of Gershon Numbers 3:1 These also are the generations of Aaron and Moses in the day that the LORD spake with Moses in mount Sinai. Numbers 4:1 And the LORD spake unto Moses and unto Aaron, saying, Jump to Previous Apportioned Decision Distributed Distribution Divided Inheritance Lot Ordered Possession Selection Smaller ThereofJump to Next Apportioned Decision Distributed Distribution Divided Inheritance Lot Ordered Possession Selection Smaller ThereofNumbers 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 Each inheritance is to be divided by lot The use of casting lots to divide the land among the tribes of Israel is a practice rooted in the belief that God controls the outcome, ensuring a fair and divinely guided distribution. This method is seen in other parts of Scripture, such as Joshua 18:10, where Joshua casts lots for the tribes in Shiloh. The casting of lots is a common practice in ancient Near Eastern cultures for decision-making, reflecting a reliance on divine will rather than human judgment. It underscores the theme of God's sovereignty and providence in the allocation of the Promised Land. among the larger and smaller tribes. Persons / Places / Events 1. MosesThe leader of the Israelites, who is overseeing the census and the division of the land. 2. Eleazar the Priest Assists Moses in the census and the allocation of the land. 3. The Israelites The people of God, who are being prepared to enter the Promised Land. 4. The Promised Land The land of Canaan, which God promised to the descendants of Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob. 5. The Census A counting of the Israelite men, which serves as a basis for dividing the land. Teaching Points Divine Sovereignty in AllocationThe division of the land by lot underscores God's control and fairness in distributing resources among His people. Trust in God's provision and fairness in your own life circumstances. Community and Individual Responsibility While the land was divided among tribes, each family had a responsibility to cultivate and maintain their portion. Reflect on how you can faithfully steward the resources and responsibilities God has given you. Unity and Diversity in the Body of Christ The division by lot ensured that both larger and smaller groups received their inheritance, promoting unity and equality. Consider how you can contribute to unity and support diversity within your church community. Faith in God's Promises The Israelites' inheritance was a fulfillment of God's promise to Abraham. Strengthen your faith by remembering and relying on God's promises in your life. Parallel Commentaries ... Hebrew Each inheritanceנַחֲלָת֑וֹ (na·ḥă·lā·ṯōw) Noun - feminine singular construct | third person masculine singular Strong's 5159: Something inherited, occupancy, an heirloom, an estate, patrimony, portion is to be divided תֵּחָלֵ֖ק (tê·ḥā·lêq) Verb - Nifal - Imperfect - third person feminine singular Strong's 2505: To be smooth, to apportion, separate by עַל־ (‘al-) Preposition Strong's 5921: Above, over, upon, against lot הַגּוֹרָ֔ל (hag·gō·w·rāl) Article | Noun - masculine singular Strong's 1486: Lot -- a lot (for casting) among בֵּ֥ין (bên) Preposition Strong's 996: An interval, space between the larger רַ֖ב (raḇ) Adjective - masculine singular Strong's 7227: Much, many, great and smaller tribes.” לִמְעָֽט׃ (lim·‘āṭ) Preposition-l | Adjective - masculine singular Strong's 4592: A little, fewness, a few Links Numbers 26:56 NIVNumbers 26:56 NLT Numbers 26:56 ESV Numbers 26:56 NASB Numbers 26:56 KJV Numbers 26:56 BibleApps.com Numbers 26:56 Biblia Paralela Numbers 26:56 Chinese Bible Numbers 26:56 French Bible Numbers 26:56 Catholic Bible OT Law: Numbers 26:56 According to the lot shall their inheritance (Nu Num.) |
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