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2front:introp55k0# Introduction to Numbers\n\n## Part 1: General Introduction\n\n### Outline of Numbers\n\n1. Preparing to leave Sinai (1:1–10:10)\n * Counting and assembling the tribes (1:1–4:49)\n * Regulations (5:1–6:27)\n * Dedicating the altar (7:1-89)\n * Setting up the lampstand (8:1-4)\n * Setting apart the Levites (8:5–29)\n * Second Passover; the cloud to lead them; trumpets (9:1–10:10)\n1. Sinai to Moab, through the wilderness (10:11–17:13)\n * Complaining and murmuring (10:11–11:15)\n * The quails (11:16–35)\n * Miriam’s leprosy (12:1–16)\n * The spies selected and sent (13:1–14:45)\n * Commands (15:1-41)\n * Korah’s rebellion (16:1–17:13)\n1. The Priests and purifying (18:1-19:22)\n * Priests and Levites (18:1–32)\n * The law about purifying (19:1–22)\n1. Conflicts (20:1–21:35)\n * Miriam’s death (20:1–13)\n * Edom’s refusal and Aaron’s death (20:14–29)\n * Journey to Moab (21:1–35)\n1. The Plains of Moab (22:1–36:13)\n * Balaam (22:1–24:25)\n * Baal Peor (25:1–18)\n * The second counting (26:1-65)\n * Inheritance rights for daughters (27:1–11)\n * Joshua succeeds Moses (27:12–23)\n * Offerings and women’s vows (28:1–30:16)\n * Midianite war (31:1–54)\n * Across the Jordan (32:1–42)\n * The people set up camp (33:1–56)\n * Land west of the Jordan; cities for Levites and cities of refuge (34:1–35:34)\n * Female heirs marry (36:1-13)\n\n### What is the Book of Numbers about?\n\nThe Book of Numbers tells about the people of Israel as they traveled from Mount Sinai in the wilderness to the Jordan River. While traveling, the Israelites became discouraged. So they rebelled against the leaders whom God had given them. At the Jordan River, the people of Israel refused to enter the Promised Land. Because the Israelites were afraid and did not trust God, he delayed their entry into the Promised Land for forty years (13:1–14:45). (See: [[rc://*/tw/dict/bible/kt/promisedland]])\n\n### How should the title of this book be translated?\n\nThe title of this book, “Numbers,” refers to when the number of the Israelites was counted. The people of the project language may already be familiar with the name “Numbers” from other Bible versions. If not, the translator could consider a clearer name for the book, such as “The Counting of the People of Israel.” (See: [[rc://*/tw/dict/bible/other/census]])\n\n### Who wrote the Book of Numbers?\n\nThe writers of both the Old and New Testament present Moses as being very involved with writing the Book of Numbers. However, at a later time, scribes and priests probably put the book into its present form. They may have included text from other sources. One such source was “the scroll of the Wars of Yahweh” (21:14).\n\n## Part 2: Important Religious and Cultural Concepts\n\n### How does Numbers present the idea of the whole community being responsible when only a few people sinned?\n\nThe people understood and assumed that God would punish the whole community of Israel if some of the people rebelled against him. God did often punish the entire nation when some of them sinned. All of the people in the ancient Near East would have understood and expected this. However, Moses and Aaron prayed for God to punish only those who were guilty.\n\n## Part 3: Important Translation Issues\n\n### Why does Moses speak using third person pronouns about himself?\n\nWhen an author wrote about something he was involved in, it was common for him to use the pronoun “he” instead of “I,” or “they” instead of “we.” The translator may decide to use the project’s normal pronouns instead.
31:introav140# Numbers 1 General Notes\n\n## Structure and formatting\n\nThe ULT sets the lines in 1:5-15 farther to the right on the page than the rest of the text because they are long lists.\n\n### Census\n\nThey counted how many men of military age were in each tribe of Israel. These men would also become the heads of families. It is possible the numbers in this chapter are rounded to the nearest 100.
41:1fr2sYahweh0This is the name of God that he revealed to his people in the Old Testament. See the translationWord page about Yahweh concerning how to translate this.
51:1u2p1rc://*/ta/man/translate/translate-hebrewmonthsבְּ⁠אֶחָד֩ לַ⁠חֹ֨דֶשׁ הַ⁠שֵּׁנִ֜י1This is the **second month** of the Hebrew calendar. The first day is near the middle of April on Western calendars. (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/translate-hebrewmonths]])
61:1owqrrc://*/ta/man/translate/translate-ordinalהַ⁠שֵּׁנִ֜י & הַ⁠שֵּׁנִ֗ית1Both occurrences of the word **second** are the ordinal forms of “two.” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/translate-ordinal]])
71:1ava2rc://*/ta/man/translate/translate-ordinalthe second year0Alternate translation: “year 2” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/translate-ordinal]])
81:2m9tqrc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-explicitCount them by name0This means to count the men by recording their names. Alternate translation: “Count them, recording each man’s name” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-explicit]])
91:3p8dcrc://*/ta/man/translate/translate-numberstwenty years old0Alternate translation: “20 years old” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/translate-numbers]])
101:3tg9nrecord the number of men in their armed groups0This refers to assigning the men to their military divisions.
111:4y2qya clan head0Alternate translation: “a leader of a clan”
121:4dd67serve with you0Alternate translation: “help you”
131:5gs4arc://*/ta/man/translate/translate-namesElizur & Shedeur0These are names of men. (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/translate-names]])
141:6m6h9rc://*/ta/man/translate/translate-namesShelumiel & Zurishaddai0These are names of men. (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/translate-names]])
151:16r5lfrc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-activepassivethe men appointed0If your language does not use the passive form in this way, you can state this in active form or in another way that is natural in your language. Alternate translation: “the men whom Yahweh appointed” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-activepassive]])
161:17g4kgtook these men0Alternate translation: “gathered these men together”
171:17tgy4rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-activepassivewho were recorded by name0If your language does not use the passive form in this way, you can state this in active form or in another way that is natural in your language. Alternate translation: “whose names they had recorded” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-activepassive]])
181:18me3irc://*/ta/man/translate/translate-hebrewmonthsבְּ⁠אֶחָד֙ לַ⁠חֹ֣דֶשׁ הַ⁠שֵּׁנִ֔י1This is the **second month** of the Hebrew calendar. The first day is near the middle of April on Western calendars. See how you translated this in [Numbers 1:1](../01/01.md). (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/translate-hebrewmonths]])
191:18o6ilrc://*/ta/man/translate/translate-ordinalהַ⁠שֵּׁנִ֔י1The word **second** is the ordinal form of “two.” See how you translated this in [Numbers 1:1](../01/01.md). (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/translate-ordinal]])
201:18nt8vrc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-parallelismThen each man & identified his ancestry. He had to name the clans and families descended from his ancestors0The second sentence means basically the same thing as the first and is added for clarification. (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-parallelism]])
211:18l763rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-idiomHe had to name0Here “name” means to “say.” Alternate translation: “Each man had to say” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-idiom]])
221:20n9s3rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-activepassivewere counted all the names0If your language does not use the passive form in this way, you can state this in active form or in another way that is natural in your language. Alternate translation: “they counted all the names” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-activepassive]])
231:20m8svable to go to war0Alternate translation: “who was able to go to war”
241:21v8dyrc://*/ta/man/translate/translate-numbers46,500 men0Alternate translation: “forty-six thousand five hundred men” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/translate-numbers]])
251:22yd37rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-activepassivewere counted all the names of each and every man & clans and families0The phrase “were counted” can be stated in active form. This long phrase is repeated multiple times in the census. See how you translated it in [Numbers 1:20](../01/20.md). Alternate translation: “they counted all the names of each and every man … clans and families” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-activepassive]])
261:23g5ixrc://*/ta/man/translate/translate-numbers59,300 men0Alternate translation: “fifty-nine thousand three hundred men” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/translate-numbers]])
271:24p8etrc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-activepassivewere counted all the names of each and every man & clans and families0The phrase “were counted” can be stated in active form. This long phrase is repeated multiple times in the census. See how you translated it in [Numbers 1:20](../01/20.md). Alternate translation: “they counted all the names of each and every man … clans and families” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-activepassive]])
281:25au8rrc://*/ta/man/translate/translate-numbers45,650 men0Alternate translation: “forty-five thousand six hundred and fifty men” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/translate-numbers]])
291:26dm5nrc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-activepassivewere counted all the names of each and every man & clans and families0The phrase “were counted” can be stated in active form. This long phrase is repeated multiple times in the census. See how you translated it in [Numbers 1:20](../01/20.md). Alternate translation: “they counted all the names of each and every man … clans and families” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-activepassive]])
301:27wa5grc://*/ta/man/translate/translate-numbers74,600 men0Alternate translation: “seventy-four thousand six hundred men” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/translate-numbers]])
311:28mv7frc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-activepassivewere counted all the names of each and every man & clans and families0The phrase “were counted” can be stated in active form. This long phrase is repeated multiple times in the census. See how you translated it in [Numbers 1:20](../01/20.md). Alternate translation: “they counted all the names of each and every man … clans and families” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-activepassive]])
321:29nv2yrc://*/ta/man/translate/translate-numbers54,400 men0Alternate translation: “fifty-four thousand four hundred men” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/translate-numbers]])
331:30d4cerc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-activepassivewere counted all the names of each and every man & clans and families0The phrase “were counted” can be stated in active form. This long phrase is repeated multiple times in the census. See how you translated it in [Numbers 1:20](../01/20.md). Alternate translation: “they counted all the names of each and every man … clans and families” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-activepassive]])
341:31x4v2rc://*/ta/man/translate/translate-numbers57,400 men0Alternate translation: “fifty-seven thousand four hundred men” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/translate-numbers]])
351:32wc6urc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-activepassivewere counted all the names of each and every man & clans and families0The phrase “were counted” can be stated in active form. This long phrase is repeated multiple times in the census. See how you translated it in [Numbers 1:20](../01/20.md). Alternate translation: “they counted all the names of each and every man … clans and families” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-activepassive]])
361:33vfi3rc://*/ta/man/translate/translate-numbers40,500 men0Alternate translation: “forty thousand five hundred men” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/translate-numbers]])
371:34xem1rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-activepassivewere counted all the names of each and every man & clans and families0The phrase “were counted” can be stated in active form. This long phrase is repeated multiple times in the census. See how you translated it in [Numbers 1:20](../01/20.md). Alternate translation: “they counted all the names of each and every man … clans and families” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-activepassive]])
381:35p275rc://*/ta/man/translate/translate-numbers32,200 men0Alternate translation: “thirty-two thousand two hundred men” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/translate-numbers]])
391:36qk2src://*/ta/man/translate/figs-activepassivewere counted all the names of each and every man & clans and families0The phrase “were counted” can be stated in active form. This long phrase is repeated multiple times in the census. See how you translated it in [Numbers 1:20](../01/20.md). Alternate translation: “they counted all the names of each and every man … clans and families” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-activepassive]])
401:37z1k4rc://*/ta/man/translate/translate-numbers35,400 men0Alternate translation: “thirty-five thousand four hundred men” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/translate-numbers]])
411:38gkt3rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-activepassivewere counted all the names of each and every man & clans and families0The phrase “were counted” can be stated in active form. This long phrase is repeated multiple times in the census. See how you translated it in [Numbers 1:20](../01/20.md). Alternate translation: “they counted all the names of each and every man … clans and families” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-activepassive]])
421:39iuf8rc://*/ta/man/translate/translate-numbersThey counted 62,7000Alternate translation: “They counted sixty-two thousand seven hundred” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/translate-numbers]])
431:40ehj1rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-activepassivewere counted all the names of each and every man & clans and families0The phrase “were counted” can be stated in active form. This long phrase is repeated multiple times in the census. See how you translated it in [Numbers 1:20](../01/20.md). Alternate translation: “they counted all the names of each and every man … clans and families” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-activepassive]])
441:41az93rc://*/ta/man/translate/translate-numbersThey counted 41,5000Alternate translation: “They counted forty-one thousand five hundred” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/translate-numbers]])
451:42mlr4rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-activepassivewere counted all the names of each and every man & clans and families0The phrase “were counted” can be stated in active form. This long phrase is repeated multiple times in the census. See how you translated it in [Numbers 1:20](../01/20.md). Alternate translation: “they counted all the names of each and every man … clans and families” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-activepassive]])
461:43nv44rc://*/ta/man/translate/translate-numbersThey counted 53,4000Alternate translation: “They counted fifty-three thousand four hundred” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/translate-numbers]])
471:45zf3erc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-activepassiveSo all the men of Israel & were counted in each of their families0The phrase “were counted” can be stated in active form. This long phrase is repeated multiple times in the census. See how you translated it in [Numbers 1:20](../01/20.md). Alternate translation: “So they counted all the men of Israel … in each of their families” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-activepassive]])
481:46v79vrc://*/ta/man/translate/translate-numbers603,550 men0Alternate translation: “six hundred and three thousand five hundred and fifty men” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/translate-numbers]])
491:47rv7arc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-activepassivethe men who were descended from Levi were not counted0If your language does not use the passive form in this way, you can state this in active form or in another way that is natural in your language. Alternate translation: “Moses and Aaron did not count the men who were descended from Levi” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-activepassive]])
501:47nym2rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-activepassivewho were descended from Levi0In some languages this is a passive verb. If needed, this can be written differently. Alternate translation: “who were from the tribe of Levi” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-activepassive]])
511:49k39src://*/ta/man/translate/figs-synecdochemust not count the tribe of Levi0Here the “tribe of Levi” refers to all of the men in the tribe of Levi. Alternate translation: “must not count the men of the tribe of Levi” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-synecdoche]])
521:50z56zthe tabernacle of the covenant decrees0The tabernacle was also called by this longer name because the ark with the law of God was placed inside it.
531:50r7xfeverything in it0Here “it” refers to the tabernacle.
541:50z9k7rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-explicitThe Levites must carry the tabernacle0It was their job to carry the tabernacle when they traveled. Alternate translation: “When you travel, the Levites must carry the tabernacle” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-explicit]])
551:50dd55rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-idiommake their camp around it0This means that they were to set up their tents around the tabernacle. Alternate translation: “set up their tents around it” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-idiom]])
561:51p4acrc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-activepassiveWhen the tabernacle is to be set up0If your language does not use the passive form in this way, you can state this in active form or in another way that is natural in your language. Alternate translation: “When it is time to set up the tabernacle” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-activepassive]])
571:51cju9rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-activepassiveAny stranger & must be killed0If your language does not use the passive form in this way, you can state this in active form or in another way that is natural in your language. Alternate translation: “Any stranger … must die” or “You must kill any stranger who comes near the tabernacle” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-activepassive]])
581:52gre3the banner0a large flag
591:52qn3whis armed group0Alternate translation: “his military division”
601:53yl7fthe tabernacle of the covenant decrees0The tabernacle was also called by this longer name because the ark with the law of God was placed inside it. See how you translated this in [Numbers 1:50](../01/50.md).
611:53j1izrc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphorso that my anger does not come upon the people of Israel0Here Yahweh speaks of not punishing the Israelites as his anger not coming upon them. The phrase “come upon” refers to his anger being applied to them. Alternate translation: “so that in my anger I do not punish the people of Israel” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor]])
621:54k71arc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-explicitYahweh commanded through Moses0Yahweh had commanded Moses everything that the Israelites were to do, and then Moses had commanded the Israelites. (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-explicit]])
632:intrown6c0# Numbers 2 General Notes\n\n## Structure and formatting\n\n### Camping\n\nMoses told each tribe where to camp. They were each given a specific area in which to stay.
642:2q34taround his standard0The “standards” were four larger groups that the tribes were divided into. Each standard was commanded to camp together. The standards was represented by a banner.
652:2mdj9with the banners of their fathers’ houses0Each extended family also had a banner under with the camp, which was within the area designated for their standard.
662:2p14gbanners0A banner is a large flag.
672:3s1brunder their standard0The “standards” were four larger groups that the tribes were divided into. Each standard was commanded to camp together, and was represented by a banner. See how you translated “standards” in [Numbers 2:2](../02/02.md).
682:3d4r5Nahshon son of Amminadab0See how you translated this man’s name in [Numbers 1:7](../01/07.md).
692:4wg38rc://*/ta/man/translate/translate-numbers74,6000Alternate translation: “seventy-four thousand six hundred” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/translate-numbers]])
702:5su53Nethanel son of Zuar0See how you translated this man’s name in [Numbers 1:8](../01/08.md).
712:6pvl6division0This is a military term for a large group of soldiers. Each tribe was its own “division.”
722:6s8hfrc://*/ta/man/translate/translate-numbers54,400 men0Alternate translation: “fifty-four thousand four hundred men” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/translate-numbers]])
732:7a457Eliab son of Helon0See how you translated this man’s name in [Numbers 1:9](../01/09.md).
742:8fgs1rc://*/ta/man/translate/translate-numbersשִׁבְעָ֧ה וַ⁠חֲמִשִּׁ֛ים אֶ֖לֶף וְ⁠אַרְבַּ֥ע מֵאֽוֹת1You can state this in words. Alternate translation: “fifty-seven thousand four hundred” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/translate-numbers]])
752:8kcebrc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-ellipsisשִׁבְעָ֧ה וַ⁠חֲמִשִּׁ֛ים אֶ֖לֶף וְ⁠אַרְבַּ֥ע מֵאֽוֹת1This refers to the number of men. Alternate translation: “are 57,400 men” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-ellipsis]])
762:9p866rc://*/ta/man/translate/translate-numbersמְאַ֨ת אֶ֜לֶף וּ⁠שְׁמֹנִ֥ים אֶ֛לֶף וְ⁠שֵֽׁשֶׁת־ אֲלָפִ֥ים וְ⁠אַרְבַּע־ מֵא֖וֹת1You can state this in words. Alternate translation: “are one hundred and eighty-six thousand four hundred” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/translate-numbers]])
772:9e32jthe camp of Judah0This refers to the three tribes that camp east of the tent of meeting: the tribes of Judah, Issachar, and Zebulun.
782:9za2yrc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-explicitרִאשֹׁנָ֖ה יִסָּֽעוּ1This means that when the Israelite camp moves, the camp of Judah will start walking out before the other tribes do. Alternate translation: “When traveling, the camp of Judah will start walking first” or “When the Israelites leave, those tribes will leave first” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-explicit]])
792:10c8p1under their standard0The “standards” were four larger groups that the tribes were divided into. Each standard was commanded to camp together. The standards were represented by a banner. See how you translated “standards” in [Numbers 2:2](../02/02.md).
802:10pe8qElizur son of Shedeur0See how you translated this man’s name in [Numbers 1:5](../01/05.md).
812:11nq5xrc://*/ta/man/translate/translate-numbersשִׁשָּׁ֧ה וְ⁠אַרְבָּעִ֛ים אֶ֖לֶף וַ⁠חֲמֵ֥שׁ מֵאֽוֹת1You can state this in words. Alternate translation: “are forty-six thousand five hundred” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/translate-numbers]])
822:11r0p4rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-ellipsisשִׁשָּׁ֧ה וְ⁠אַרְבָּעִ֛ים אֶ֖לֶף וַ⁠חֲמֵ֥שׁ מֵאֽוֹת1This refers to the number of men. Alternate translation: “are 46,500 men” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-ellipsis]])
832:12xc17Shelumiel son of Zurishaddai0See how you translated this man’s name in [Numbers 1:6](../01/06.md).
842:13qb5qrc://*/ta/man/translate/translate-numbersתִּשְׁעָ֧ה וַ⁠חֲמִשִּׁ֛ים אֶ֖לֶף וּ⁠שְׁלֹ֥שׁ מֵאֽוֹת1You can state this in words. Alternate translation: “are fifty-nine thousand three hundred” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/translate-numbers]])
852:13d1eorc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-ellipsisתִּשְׁעָ֧ה וַ⁠חֲמִשִּׁ֛ים אֶ֖לֶף וּ⁠שְׁלֹ֥שׁ מֵאֽוֹת1This refers to the number of men. Alternate translation: “59,300 men” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-ellipsis]])
862:14uxf8Eliasaph son of Deuel0See how you translated this man’s name in [Numbers 1:14](../01/14.md).
872:15cd9vrc://*/ta/man/translate/translate-numbersחֲמִשָּׁ֤ה וְ⁠אַרְבָּעִים֙ אֶ֔לֶף וְ⁠שֵׁ֥שׁ מֵא֖וֹת וַ⁠חֲמִשִּֽׁים1You can state this in words. Alternate translation: “are forty-five thousand six hundred and fifty” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/translate-numbers]])
882:15j539rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-ellipsisחֲמִשָּׁ֤ה וְ⁠אַרְבָּעִים֙ אֶ֔לֶף וְ⁠שֵׁ֥שׁ מֵא֖וֹת וַ⁠חֲמִשִּֽׁים1This refers to the number of men. Alternate translation: “are 45,650 men” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-ellipsis]])
892:16sz9mrc://*/ta/man/translate/translate-numbersמְאַ֨ת אֶ֜לֶף וְ⁠אֶחָ֨ד וַ⁠חֲמִשִּׁ֥ים אֶ֛לֶף וְ⁠אַרְבַּע־ מֵא֥וֹת וַ⁠חֲמִשִּׁ֖ים1You can state this in words. Alternate translation: “are one hundred and fifty-one thousand four hundred and fifty” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/translate-numbers]])
902:16etwkrc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-explicitמְאַ֨ת אֶ֜לֶף וְ⁠אֶחָ֨ד וַ⁠חֲמִשִּׁ֥ים אֶ֛לֶף וְ⁠אַרְבַּע־ מֵא֥וֹת וַ⁠חֲמִשִּׁ֖ים1This refers to the men. Alternate translation: “ are 151,450 men” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-explicit]])
912:16ti9zrc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-explicitוּ⁠שְׁנִיִּ֖ם יִסָּֽעוּ1This means that when the Israelite camp moves, the camp of Reuben will start walking out after the camp of Judah goes out. Alternate translation: “When traveling, the camp of Reuben will start walking second” or “When the Israelites leave, those tribes will leave next” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-explicit]])
922:16yg28rc://*/ta/man/translate/translate-ordinalוּ⁠שְׁנִיִּ֖ם יִסָּֽעוּ1The word **second** is the ordinal form of “two.” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/translate-ordinal]])
932:17a2emthe tent of meeting must go out & in the middle of all the camps0This means that the tent of meeting must be carried by the Levites in the middle of the tribes as they travel.
942:17b2ziThey must go out0Alternate translation: “They” refers to the twelve tribes.
952:17hja8rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-synecdocheby his banner0Each man does not have his own personal banner; rather, this refers to the banner belonging to his tribe. Alternate translation: “by his tribe’s banner” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-synecdoche]])
962:18y3jfunder their standard0The “standards” were four larger groups that the tribes were divided into. Each standard was commanded to camp together. The standards were represented by a banner. See how you translated “standards” in [Numbers 2:2](../02/02.md).
972:19ai8drc://*/ta/man/translate/translate-numbersאַרְבָּעִ֥ים אֶ֖לֶף וַ⁠חֲמֵ֥שׁ מֵאֽוֹת1You can state this in words. Alternate translation: “are forty thousand five hundred” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/translate-numbers]])
982:19r0curc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-ellipsisאַרְבָּעִ֥ים אֶ֖לֶף וַ⁠חֲמֵ֥שׁ מֵאֽוֹת1This refers to the number of men. Alternate translation: “are 40,500 men” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-ellipsis]])
992:20yw3bNext to them0This means that the tribe of Manasseh will set out next, after the tribe of Ephraim.
1002:21jw5grc://*/ta/man/translate/translate-numbersשְׁנַ֧יִם וּ⁠שְׁלֹשִׁ֛ים אֶ֖לֶף וּ⁠מָאתָֽיִם1You can state this in words. Alternate translation: “are thirty-two thousand two hundred” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/translate-numbers]])
1012:21k0svrc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-ellipsisשְׁנַ֧יִם וּ⁠שְׁלֹשִׁ֛ים אֶ֖לֶף וּ⁠מָאתָֽיִם1This refers to the number of men. Alternate translation: “are 32,200 men” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-ellipsis]])
1022:22v4w1Abidan son of Gideoni0See how you translated this man’s name in [Numbers 1:11](../01/11.md).
1032:23w7surc://*/ta/man/translate/translate-numbersחֲמִשָּׁ֧ה וּ⁠שְׁלֹשִׁ֛ים אֶ֖לֶף וְ⁠אַרְבַּ֥ע מֵאֽוֹת1You can state this in words. Alternate translation: “are thirty-five thousand four hundred” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/translate-numbers]])
1042:23ls5erc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-ellipsisחֲמִשָּׁ֧ה וּ⁠שְׁלֹשִׁ֛ים אֶ֖לֶף וְ⁠אַרְבַּ֥ע מֵאֽוֹת1This refers to the number of men. Alternate translation: “are 35,400 men” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-ellipsis]])
1052:24ft3hrc://*/ta/man/translate/translate-numbersמְאַ֥ת אֶ֛לֶף וּ⁠שְׁמֹֽנַת־ אֲלָפִ֥ים וּ⁠מֵאָ֖ה1You can state this in words. Alternate translation: “are one hundred and eight thousand one hundred” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/translate-numbers]])
1062:24sh4prc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-explicitמְאַ֥ת אֶ֛לֶף וּ⁠שְׁמֹֽנַת־ אֲלָפִ֥ים וּ⁠מֵאָ֖ה1This refers to the number of men. Alternate translation: “are 108,100 men” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-explicit]])
1072:24jd35rc://*/ta/man/translate/translate-ordinalוּ⁠שְׁלִשִׁ֖ים יִסָּֽעוּ1The word **third** is the ordinal form of “three.” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/translate-ordinal]])
1082:24bpqvrc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-explicitוּ⁠שְׁלִשִׁ֖ים יִסָּֽעוּ1This means that when the Israelite camp moves, the camp of Ephraim will start walking out after the camp of Judah and the camp of Reuben go out. Alternate translation: “And when traveling, the camp of Ephraim will start walking third” or “When the Israelites leave, those tribes will leave next” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-explicit]])
1092:25c897rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-explicitthe divisions of the camp of Dan0The this refers to the divisions of Dan, Asher, and Naphthali that are under the standard of Dan. Alternate translation: “the divisions that camp under the standard of Dan” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-explicit]])
1102:25x5gyAhiezer son of Ammishaddai0See how you translated this man’s name in [Numbers 1:12](../01/12.md).
1112:26bk5erc://*/ta/man/translate/translate-numbersשְׁנַ֧יִם וְ⁠שִׁשִּׁ֛ים אֶ֖לֶף וּ⁠שְׁבַ֥ע מֵאֽוֹת1You can state this in words. Alternate translation: “are sixty-two thousand seven hundred” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/translate-numbers]])
1122:26qyuirc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-ellipsisשְׁנַ֧יִם וְ⁠שִׁשִּׁ֛ים אֶ֖לֶף וּ⁠שְׁבַ֥ע מֵאֽוֹת1This refers to the number of men. Alternate translation: “are 62,700 men” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-ellipsis]])
1132:27f852Pagiel son of Okran0See how you translated this man’s name in [Numbers 1:13](../01/13.md).
1142:28ye8hrc://*/ta/man/translate/translate-numbersאֶחָ֧ד וְ⁠אַרְבָּעִ֛ים אֶ֖לֶף וַ⁠חֲמֵ֥שׁ מֵאֽוֹת1You can state this in words. Alternate translation: “are forty-one thousand five hundred” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/translate-numbers]])
1152:28wyu0rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-ellipsisאֶחָ֧ד וְ⁠אַרְבָּעִ֛ים אֶ֖לֶף וַ⁠חֲמֵ֥שׁ מֵאֽוֹת1This refers to the number of men. Alternate translation: “are 41,500 men” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-ellipsis]])
1162:29g9h9Ahira son of Enan0See how you translated this man’s name in [Numbers 1:15](../01/15.md).
1172:30n9nsrc://*/ta/man/translate/translate-numbersשְׁלֹשָׁ֧ה וַ⁠חֲמִשִּׁ֛ים אֶ֖לֶף וְ⁠אַרְבַּ֥ע מֵאֽוֹת1You can state this in words. Alternate translation: “are fifty-three thousand four hundred” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/translate-numbers]])
1182:30l1yorc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-ellipsisשְׁלֹשָׁ֧ה וַ⁠חֲמִשִּׁ֛ים אֶ֖לֶף וְ⁠אַרְבַּ֥ע מֵאֽוֹת1This refers to the number of men. Alternate translation: “are 53,400 men” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-ellipsis]])
1192:31m5mkrc://*/ta/man/translate/translate-numbersמְאַ֣ת אֶ֗לֶף וְ⁠שִׁבְעָ֧ה וַ⁠חֲמִשִּׁ֛ים אֶ֖לֶף וְ⁠שֵׁ֣שׁ מֵא֑וֹת1You can state this in words. Alternate translation: “are one hundred and fifty-seven thousand six hundred” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/translate-numbers]])
1202:31y0uerc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-explicitמְאַ֣ת אֶ֗לֶף וְ⁠שִׁבְעָ֧ה וַ⁠חֲמִשִּׁ֛ים אֶ֖לֶף וְ⁠שֵׁ֣שׁ מֵא֑וֹת1This number includes all of the men in the tribes that camped under the standard of Dan. Alternate translation: “are 157,600 men” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-explicit]])
1212:32ifg9rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-activepassiveAll those counted0If your language does not use the passive form in this way, you can state this in active form or in another way that is natural in your language. Alternate translation: “Moses and Aaron counted them all” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-activepassive]])
1222:32zjs1by their divisions0Here “their” refers to the people of Israel.
1232:32a1g3rc://*/ta/man/translate/translate-numbersare 603,5500Alternate translation: “are six hundred and three thousand five hundred and fifty” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/translate-numbers]])
1242:34rc4wrc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-explicitThey went out from the camp0This refers to when they would travel to another place. Alternate translation: “When they traveled, they went out from the camp” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-explicit]])
1253:introd7r10# Numbers 3 General Notes\n\n## Structure and formatting\n\n### The tribe of Levi\n\nThe Levites were given a special function in Israel. They belonged to or were specially dedicated to serve Yahweh. They were to be priests and because of this were held to a higher standard than the rest of Israel. Only one of Aaron’s sons survived because the others offered improper sacrifices. This tribe had a lot of responsibility during this time. (See: [[rc://*/tw/dict/bible/kt/priest]])
1263:1h3geNow0Here the author uses the word “now” to shift to telling a new historical account.
1273:2r7t6Nadab the firstborn0Alternate translation: “Nadab, who was the firstborn”
1283:2tl67rc://*/ta/man/translate/translate-namesNadab & Abihu & Ithamar0These are names of men. (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/translate-names]])
1293:3n7wwrc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-activepassivethe priests who were anointed and who were ordained0If your language does not use the passive form in this way, you can state this in active form or in another way that is natural in your language Alternate translation: “the priests whom Moses anointed and ordained” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-activepassive]])
1303:4xts3Nadab & Abihu & Ithamar0See how you translated these men’s names in [Numbers 3:2](../03/02.md).
1313:4y1lmrc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-idiomfell dead before Yahweh0The phrase “fell dead” means to suddenly die. Alternate translation: “suddenly died before Yahweh” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-idiom]])
1323:4a4v4rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymybefore Yahweh0This refers to Yahweh’s presence, meaning that Yahweh saw everything that happened. Alternate translation: “in Yahweh’s presence” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy]])
1333:4w613rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymythey offered to him unacceptable fire0Here the word “fire” is used to refer to “burning incense.” Alternate translation: “they burned an incense offering in a way that Yahweh did not approve of” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy]])
1343:6e8enrc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymyBring the tribe of Levi0Here the word “tribe” refers to the men in the tribe. Alternate translation: “Bring the men of the tribe of Levi” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy]])
1353:7t5uvon behalf of0This means to do something for someone else, as a representative for them. Alternate translation: “for”
1363:8zdb4rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymyhelp the tribes of Israel0Here the “tribes of Israel” refer to the people of Israel. Alternate translation: “help the people of Israel” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy]])
1373:8cj2zrc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-idiomthey must help the tribes of Israel to carry out the tabernacle service0The phrase “carry out” means to “serve.” Alternate translation: “they must help the tribes of Israel by serving in the tabernacle” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-idiom]])
1383:8pkf3tabernacle service0Alternate translation: “work of the tabernacle”
1393:9j739You must give0Alternate translation: “You” refers to Moses.
1403:9p7wdrc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-activepassiveThey are wholly given0If your language does not use the passive form in this way, you can state this in active form or in another way that is natural in your language. Alternate translation: “I have given them entirely” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-activepassive]])
1413:10lef3rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-activepassiveany foreigner who comes near must be put to death0If your language does not use the passive form in this way, you can state this in active form or in another way that is natural in your language. Alternate translation: “you must kill any foreigner who comes near” or “any foreigner who comes near must die” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-activepassive]])
1423:10ftw6rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-explicitbut any foreigner who comes near0The full meaning of this statement can be made explicit. Alternate translation: “but any foreigner who comes near the tabernacle” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-explicit]])
1433:12ns85Look0Alternate translation: “Listen” or “Pay attention to what I am about to tell you”
1443:12pcu8I have taken the Levites0Alternate translation: “I have chosen the Levites”
1453:15e8ffrc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-explicitCount the descendants0Yahweh was commanding Moses to only count the male descendants. Alternate translation: “Count the male descendants” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-explicit]])
1463:16mn2arc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-parallelismfollowing the word of Yahweh, just as he was commanded to do0These two phrases mean basically the same thing and are used together to emphasize that he obeyed Yahweh. (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-parallelism]])
1473:17ug6drc://*/ta/man/translate/translate-namesGeneral Information:0# General Information:\n\nThis is a list of the descendants of Levi. (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/translate-names]])
1483:18kcf7rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphorThe clans coming from0Here the author speaks of “descending” as if it were “coming.” Alternate translation: “The clans descending from” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor]])
1493:21cv91rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphorcome from Gershon0Here the author speaks of “descending” as if it were “coming.” Alternate translation: “descend from Gershon” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor]])
1503:21hr6src://*/ta/man/translate/translate-namesLibnites & Shimeites & Gershonites0Alternate translation: “Libnites” and “Shimeites” are the name of clans, named after the head of their family. The “Gershonites” is the name of people who descended from Gershon. (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/translate-names]])
1513:22a8rlrc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-activepassiveAll the males from a month old and older were counted0If your language does not use the passive form in this way, you can state this in active form or in another way that is natural in your language. Alternate translation: “Moses counted all the males from a month old and older” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-activepassive]])
1523:22rd1erc://*/ta/man/translate/translate-numbers7,5000Alternate translation: “seventy-five hundred” or “seven thousand five hundred” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/translate-numbers]])
1533:24z5w4rc://*/ta/man/translate/translate-namesEliasaph & Lael0These are the names of men. (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/translate-names]])
1543:26una5the courtyard hangings0Alternate translation: “the curtains in the courtyard”
1553:26xx8uthe courtyard that surrounds the sanctuary and the altar0Alternate translation: “that is, the courtyard that surrounds the sanctuary and the altar”
1563:27v53arc://*/ta/man/translate/translate-namesGeneral Information:0# General Information:\n\nThis is a list of clans that descended from Kohath. (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/translate-names]])
1573:27h7g7Kohath0See how you translated this man’s name in [Numbers 3:17](../03/17.md).
1583:28t7j7rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-activepassive8,600 males have been counted0If your language does not use the passive form in this way, you can state this in active form or in another way that is natural in your language. Alternate translation: “Moses counted 8,600 males” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-activepassive]])
1593:28isl5rc://*/ta/man/translate/translate-numbers8,600 males0Alternate translation: “eight thousand six hundred males” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/translate-numbers]])
1603:28b3cgaged one month old and older0Alternate translation: “from a month old and older”
1613:30h6ptrc://*/ta/man/translate/translate-namesGeneral Information:0# General Information:\n\nThese verses give us information about the clans that descended from Kohath. (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/translate-names]])
1623:31i5y8rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-activepassivethe holy things that are used in their service0If your language does not use the passive form in this way, you can state this in active form or in another way that is natural in your language. Alternate translation: “the holy things which the priests use for service” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-activepassive]])
1633:33gw6erc://*/ta/man/translate/translate-namesGeneral Information:0# General Information:\n\nThis is a list of clans that descended from Merari. (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/translate-names]])
1643:34sjg6rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-activepassive6,200 males have been counted0If your language does not use the passive form in this way, you can state this in active form or in another way that is natural in your language. Alternate translation: “Moses counted 6,200 males” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-activepassive]])
1653:34ac3xrc://*/ta/man/translate/translate-numbers6,200 males0Alternate translation: “six thousand two hundred males” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/translate-numbers]])
1663:36v1snthe framing0This to the panels that they made by joining together smaller pieces of wood.
1673:36d511crossbars0These are support beams that give stability to the structure.
1683:36p13pposts0A post is a strong piece of wood set upright and used as a support.
1693:36d6mzbases0The bases held the posts in place.
1703:36m5e9hardware0This means everything used to join the crossbars, posts, and bases together.
1713:37rg94with their sockets0Here “their” refers to the “pillars and posts.”
1723:37x3i8sockets, pegs, and ropes0These are all items used secure the pillars and posts into place.
1733:38hj8ghis sons0Here “his” refers to Aaron
1743:38i8cnrc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-explicittoward the sunrise0This is the east side of the tabernacle. Alternate translation: “on the east side, where the sun rises” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-explicit]])
1753:38e1frrc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-abstractnounsfor the fulfillment of the duties0The word “fulfilment” is an abstract noun that can be expressed as a verb. Alternate translation: “to perform the duties” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-abstractnouns]])
1763:38bd3src://*/ta/man/translate/figs-activepassiveAny foreigner who approaches the sanctuary must be put to death0If your language does not use the passive form in this way, you can state this in active form or in another way that is natural in your language. Alternate translation: “You must kill any foreigner who approaches the sanctuary” or “Any foreigner who approaches the sanctuary must die” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-activepassive]])
1773:39f54yrc://*/ta/man/translate/translate-numberstwenty-two thousand men0Alternate translation: “22,000 men” or “22,000 males” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/translate-numbers]])
1783:41cum8rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-explicitthe livestock of the Levites0This refers to all the Levites’ livestock. Alternate translation: “you must take all the Levites’ livestock” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-explicit]])
1793:42z72rall the firstborn people0Alternate translation: “all the firstborn sons”
1803:43rk27rc://*/ta/man/translate/translate-numbers22,273 men0Alternate translation: “twenty-two thousand two hundred and seventy-three men” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/translate-numbers]])
1813:46k7c3rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-abstractnounsfor the redemption of0The noun “redemption” can be translated with the verb “redeem.” Alternate translation: “to redeem” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-abstractnouns]])
1823:46asd9rc://*/ta/man/translate/translate-numbers273 firstborn0Alternate translation: “two hundred and seventy-three firstborn” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/translate-numbers]])
1833:46g2tqfirstborn people of Israel0Alternate translation: “firstborn sons of Israel”
1843:46cyy4who exceed the number of the Levites0This means that there are 273 more firstborn males among the other tribes of the Israelites than there are total number of Levite males.
1853:47vgw3rc://*/ta/man/translate/translate-bmoneyחֲמֵ֛שֶׁת שְׁקָלִ֖ים1A shekel is a unit of weight equal to about 11 grams. Alternate translation: “about 55 grams of silver” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/translate-bmoney]])
1863:47ijv4rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-explicitYou must use the shekel of the sanctuary as your standard weight0This means that the shekel must weight the same as those in the sanctuary. Alternate translation: “You must use the weight of the shekels in the sanctuary as your stand weight” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-explicit]])
1873:47djw5rc://*/ta/man/translate/translate-bweightעֶשְׂרִ֥ים גֵּרָ֖ה1A **gerah** is a unit of weight equal to about .57 kilograms. (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/translate-bweight]])
1883:48yj2lrc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymythe price of redemption that you paid0Here the word “price” refers to the shekels that Moses collected. Alternate translation: “the money that you collected for their redemption” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy]])
1893:49qw8trc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-abstractnounsof redemption from0The noun “redemption” can be translated with the verb “redeem.” Alternate translation: “to redeem” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-abstractnouns]])
1903:50h971rc://*/ta/man/translate/translate-numbersחֲמִשָּׁ֨ה וְ⁠שִׁשִּׁ֜ים וּ⁠שְׁלֹ֥שׁ מֵא֛וֹת וָ⁠אֶ֖לֶף בְּ⁠שֶׁ֥קֶל הַ⁠קֹּֽדֶשׁ1You can state this in words. Alternate translation: “one thousand three hundred and sixty-five shekels of the sanctuary” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/translate-numbers]])
1913:50gkvurc://*/ta/man/translate/translate-bweightחֲמִשָּׁ֨ה וְ⁠שִׁשִּׁ֜ים וּ⁠שְׁלֹ֥שׁ מֵא֛וֹת וָ⁠אֶ֖לֶף בְּ⁠שֶׁ֥קֶל הַ⁠קֹּֽדֶשׁ1A **shekel** is 11 grams. Alternate translation: “about 15 kilograms of silver according to the weight of the sanctuary shekel” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/translate-bweight]])
1923:51u72dthe redemption money0This refers to the money that Moses collected.
1933:51pt1ato his sons0Here “his” refers to Aaron
1943:51gh9trc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-parallelismעַל־ פִּ֣י יְהוָ֑ה כַּ⁠אֲשֶׁ֛ר צִוָּ֥ה יְהוָ֖ה אֶת־ מֹשֶֽׁה1These two phrases mean basically the same thing and are combined for emphasis. (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-parallelism]])
1953:51n8szrc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymyעַל־ פִּ֣י יְהוָ֑ה1Here, **the mouth of Yahweh** represents what Yahweh said. If your readers would not understand this, you could use an equivalent expression or plain language. Alternate translation: “just as Yahweh had said” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy]])
1964:introc4x50# Numbers 4 General Notes\n\n## Special concepts in this chapter\n\n### Counting the Levites by clans\n\nMoses gave special instructions for each of the families of the tribes of Levi. Each family was given a special role in the ministry of the tabernacle. (See: [[rc://*/tw/dict/bible/kt/tabernacle]])
1974:2png1Kohath0See how you translated this man’s name in [Numbers 3:17](../03/17.md).
1984:3j52nrc://*/ta/man/translate/translate-numbersthirty to fifty years old0Alternate translation: “30 to 50 years old” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/translate-numbers]])
1994:3xcf4join the company0The word “company” refers to the rest of the people working in the tent of meeting.
2004:4y6jyrc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-activepassivereserved for me0If your language does not use the passive form in this way, you can state this in active form or in another way that is natural in your language. Alternate translation: “that I have specially selected for myself” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-activepassive]])
2014:5vu3src://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymyWhen the camp prepares0Here “camp” refers to all of the people in the camp. Alternate translation: “When the people prepare” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy]])
2024:5y9b2rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-idiomto move forward0This refers to the people moving to another location. Alternate translation: “to move to another location” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-idiom]])
2034:5r6u1cover the ark of the testimony with it0The word “it” refers to the curtain that separated the most holy place from the holy place.
2044:6ebg6rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-explicitinsert the poles0The poles were inserted into rings on the sides of the ark so that the poles could be used to carry the ark. This can be stated clearly. Alternate translation: “insert the poles into the rings on the ark’s sides” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-explicit]])
2054:7wj7frc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-explicitthe bread of the presence0This bread represents the presence of Yahweh. Alternate translation: “the bread of Yahweh’s presence” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-explicit]])
2064:7zvi8On it they must put0Here “it” refers to the blue cloth.
2074:7lbp4rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-explicitbowls, and jars for pouring0The full meaning of this statement can be made explicit. Alternate translation: “bowls and jars used to pour out drink offerings” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-explicit]])
2084:7ve2zBread must always continue to be0There must always be bread”
2094:8dai4They are to spread over them0Here the word “them” refers to “the dishes, spoons, bowls, and jars” (verse 7).
2104:8yzq6scarlet cloth0Alternate translation: “red cloth”
2114:8y76rrc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-explicitinsert poles0The poles were inserted into rings on the corners of the table so that the poles could be used to carry the table. This can be stated clearly. Alternate translation: “insert poles into the rings at the corners of the table” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-explicit]])
2124:10h8fkThey must put & into a covering of fine leather0Alternate translation: “They must cover … with fine leather”
2134:10uv7gthey must put it on a carrying frame0Alternate translation: “they must place all of these things on a frame for carrying them”
2144:11tyb6rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-explicitinsert the carrying poles0The poles were inserted into rings on the sides of the altar so theys could be used to carry it. This can be stated clearly. Alternate translation: “insert the carrying poles into the rings one the sides of the altar” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-explicit]])
2154:12ek74the carrying frame0a wooden rectangle made with poles used to carry things
2164:12lk6lrc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-abstractnounsfor the work in the holy place0The word “work” is an abstract noun that can be expressed with the verb “serving.” Alternate translation: “used when serving Yahweh in the holy place” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-abstractnouns]])
2174:14i795rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-abstractnounsin the work of the altar0The word “work” is an abstract noun that can be expressed with the verb “serving.” Alternate translation: “when serving at the altar” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-abstractnouns]])
2184:14e3cfrc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-explicitinsert the carrying poles0The poles were inserted into rings on the sides of the altar so they could be used to carry it. This can be stated clearly. Alternate translation: “insert the carrying poles into the rings on the sides of the altar” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-explicit]])
2194:15lah8rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-synecdocheto carry the holy place0Here the holy place refers to all the items that make up the holy place that Aaron and his sons covered in cloth and skins. Alternate translation: “to carry all of the items of the holy place” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-synecdoche]])
2204:15g62yrc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymywhen the camp moves forward0Here the word “camp” refers to all of the people in the camp. Alternate translation: “when the people move forward” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy]])
2214:15v6kcKohath0See how you translated this man’s name in [Numbers 3:17](../03/17.md).
2224:15qmf7the holy instruments0Alternate translation: “the holy equipment”
2234:16u5dzrc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymythe oil for the light0Here the word “light” is used to refer to the “lamps.” Alternate translation: “the oil for the lamps” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy]])
2244:16f9nurc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-abstractnounsthe care of0Here If your language does not use an abstract noun for the idea behind the word **care**, you can express the same idea with a verb. Alternate translation: “those who care for” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-abstractnouns]])
2254:18aq3krc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-explicitאַל־ תַּכְרִ֕יתוּ אֶת־ שֵׁ֖בֶט מִשְׁפְּחֹ֣ת הַ⁠קְּהָתִ֑י מִ⁠תּ֖וֹךְ הַ⁠לְוִיִּֽם1This phrase refers to the death of the Kohathites. (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-explicit]])
2264:18nvndrc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-activepassiveאַל־ תַּכְרִ֕יתוּ אֶת־ שֵׁ֖בֶט מִשְׁפְּחֹ֣ת הַ⁠קְּהָתִ֑י מִ⁠תּ֖וֹךְ הַ⁠לְוִיִּֽם1If your language does not use the passive form in this way, you can state this in active form or in another way that is natural in your language. Alternate translation: “Do not do anything that will cause me to completely remove the tribe of the clans of the Kohathite from among the Levites” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-activepassive]])
2274:19tb7zby doing this0This phrase refers to what Yahweh says next. Moses will protect the Kohathites by not allowing them to go in and see the holy place.
2284:20lz4bKohathites0This refers to the descendants of Kohath. See how you translated this in [Numbers 3:27](../03/27.md).
2294:20mv2trc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-parallelismto his work, to his special tasks0These two phrases mean basically the same thing and are combined for emphasis. (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-parallelism]])
2304:22q6xvrc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-explicitof the descendants of Gershon0This refers only to men. Alternate translation: “of the male descendants of Gershon” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-explicit]])
2314:22wcx9Gershon0See how you translated this man’s name in [Numbers 3:17](../03/17.md).
2324:23cyt1rc://*/ta/man/translate/translate-numbersthirty years old to fifty years old0Alternate translation: “30 years old to 50 years old” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/translate-numbers]])
2334:23scm3join the company to serve in the tent of meeting0The word “company” refers to the rest of the people working in the tent of meeting. See how you translated this phrase in [Numbers 4:3](../04/03.md).
2344:24qxm2This is the work of the clans & when they serve and what they carry0This sentence is a description that tells us what the following verses are about.
2354:24ra33Gershonites0This refers to the descendants of Gershon. See how you translated this in [Numbers 3:21](../03/21.md).
2364:25y3p1rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-explicitthe covering of fine leather hides that is on it0This is an outer covering that is placed on top of the tent of meeting’s covering. Alternate translation: “the covering of fine leather hides that is placed on top of that” or “the outer covering made of fine leather hides” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-explicit]])
2374:26f7kkrc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-activepassiveWhatever should be done with these things0If your language does not use the passive form in this way, you can state this in active form or in another way that is natural in your language. Alternate translation: “Whatever work that these things require” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-activepassive]])
2384:27n1ytmust direct all the service of the descendants of the Gershonites0Alternate translation: “must tell the descendants of the Gershonites how they are to serve Yahweh in the tent of meeting”
2394:28jx5arc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-abstractnounsThis is the service of the clans of the descendants of the Gershonites for the tent of meeting0Here the word “service” is an abstract noun that can be expressed by a verb. Here the word “This” refers to what Yahweh just said. Alternate translation: “This is how the clans of the descendants of the Gershonites will serve in the tent of meeting” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-abstractnouns]])
2404:28s4zhIthamar0See how you translated this man’s name in [Numbers 1:2](../01/02.md).
2414:29zg2erc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-explicitthe descendants of Merari0This refers only to men. Alternate translation: “the male descendants of Merari” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-explicit]])
2424:29f12hMerari0See how you translated this man’s name in [Numbers 3:17](../03/17.md).
2434:29kma1order them0Alternate translation: “list them”
2444:30pv9drc://*/ta/man/translate/translate-numbersthirty years old & fifty years old0Alternate translation: “30 years old … 50 years old” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/translate-numbers]])
2454:30kr6zjoin the company and serve in the tent of meeting0The word “company” refers to the rest of the people working in the tent of meeting. See how you translated this phrase in [Numbers 4:3](../04/03.md).
2464:31xm2uThis is their responsibility0Alternate translation: “This” refers to what Yahweh says next.
2474:31zb83crossbars, posts, and sockets0These are all parts of the framing of the tabernacle. See how you translated all of these parts in [Numbers 3:36-37](../03/36.md).
2484:32zbw9their sockets, pegs, and their ropes, with all their hardware0Here “their” refers to the posts of the court.
2494:32ipn4sockets, pegs, and their ropes0These are all parts of the framing of the tabernacle. See how you translated all of these parts in [Numbers 3:36-37](../03/36.md).
2504:32gpe1List by name the articles they must carry0Alternate translation: “List by each man’s name the articles he must carry”
2514:33mq8erc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-abstractnounsunder the direction of Ithamar son of Aaron the priest0The word “direction” is an abstract noun that is expressed by a verb. Alternate translation: “as Ithamar son of Aaron the priest directs them” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-abstractnouns]])
2524:33a955Ithamar0See how you translated this man’s name in [Numbers 1:2](../01/02.md).
2534:34yf2urc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-explicitthe descendants of the Kohathites0The refers to men. Alternate translation: “the male descendants of the Kohathites” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-explicit]])
2544:34jm3iKohathites0This refers to the descendants of Kohath. See how you translated this in [Numbers 3:27](../03/27.md).
2554:35s6xkrc://*/ta/man/translate/translate-numbersthirty years old & fifty years old0Alternate translation: “30 years old … 50 years old” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/translate-numbers]])
2564:35pv9crc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-expliciteveryone who would join the company0Here the word “would” does not mean that the men “chose” to join the company but rather that they were “assigned” to the company. Alternate translation: “everyone who was assigned to join the company” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-explicit]])
2574:35kav4join the company to serve in the tent of meeting0The word “company” refers to the rest of the people working in the tent of meeting. See how you translated this phrase in [Numbers 4:3](../04/03.md).
2584:36w7pxrc://*/ta/man/translate/translate-numbers2,750 men0Alternate translation: “two thousand seven hundred and fifty men” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/translate-numbers]])
2594:38ig1erc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-explicitThe descendants of Gershon0This refers to the men. Alternate translation: “The male descendants of Gershon” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-explicit]])
2604:38ipy6rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-activepassiveThe descendants of Gershon were counted0If your language does not use the passive form in this way, you can state this in active form or in another way that is natural in your language. Alternate translation: “Moses and Aaron counted the descendants of Gershon” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-activepassive]])
2614:39vg68rc://*/ta/man/translate/translate-numbersfrom thirty to fifty years old0Alternate translation: “from 30 to 50 years old” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/translate-numbers]])
2624:39zr98rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-expliciteveryone who would join the company0Here the word “would” does not mean that the men “chose” to join the company but rather that they were “assigned” to the company. Alternate translation: “everyone who was assigned to join the company” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-explicit]])
2634:39tm83join the company to serve in the tent of meeting0The word “company” refers to the rest of the people working in the tent of meeting. See how you translated this phrase in [Numbers 4:3](../04/03.md).
2644:40hqz7rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-activepassivecounted by their clans0If your language does not use the passive form in this way, you can state this in active form or in another way that is natural in your language. Alternate translation: “whom Moses and Aaron counted by their clans” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-activepassive]])
2654:40sjj3rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-ellipsisאַלְפַּ֕יִם וְ⁠שֵׁ֥שׁ מֵא֖וֹת וּ⁠שְׁלֹשִֽׁים1This refers to 2,630 men. Alternate translation: “2,630 men” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-ellipsis]])
2664:40uktqrc://*/ta/man/translate/translate-numbersאַלְפַּ֕יִם וְ⁠שֵׁ֥שׁ מֵא֖וֹת וּ⁠שְׁלֹשִֽׁים1You can state this in words. Alternate translation: “two thousand six hundred and thirty” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/translate-numbers]])
2674:41h4xtthey obeyed0The word “they” refers to Moses and Aaron.
2684:42pq72rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-activepassiveThe descendants of Merari were counted0If your language does not use the passive form in this way, you can state this in active form or in another way that is natural in your language. Alternate translation: “Moses and Aaron counted the descendants of Merari” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-activepassive]])
2694:43s8f4rc://*/ta/man/translate/translate-numbersfrom thirty to fifty years old0Alternate translation: “from 30 to 50 years old” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/translate-numbers]])
2704:43y483rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-expliciteveryone who would join the company0Here the word “would” does not mean that the men “chose” to join the company but rather that they were “assigned” to the company. Alternate translation: “everyone who was assigned to join the company” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-explicit]])
2714:43u1lqjoin the company to serve in the tent of meeting0The word “company” refers to the rest of the people working in the tent of meeting. See how you translated this phrase in [Numbers 4:3](../04/03.md).
2724:44x7fdrc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-activepassivecounted by their clans0If your language does not use the passive form in this way, you can state this in active form or in another way that is natural in your language. Alternate translation: “whom Moses and Aaron counted by their clans” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-activepassive]])
2734:44a51wrc://*/ta/man/translate/translate-numbersnumbered 3,2000Alternate translation: “numbered three thousand two hundred” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/translate-numbers]])
2744:45bi4dthey obeyed0The word “they” refers to Moses and Aaron.
2754:47vb65rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-explicitfrom thirty to fifty0This refers to men. Alternate translation: “men from thirty to fifty” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-explicit]])
2764:47b9ngrc://*/ta/man/translate/translate-numbersfrom thirty to fifty0Alternate translation: “from 30 to 50” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/translate-numbers]])
2774:48gmh3rc://*/ta/man/translate/translate-numbers8,580 men0Alternate translation: “eight thousand five hundred and eighty men” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/translate-numbers]])
2784:49l3zkAt Yahweh’s command0Alternate translation: “As Yahweh commanded”
2794:49v91xkeeping count of each by the type & He counted each man by the kind of responsibility he would bear0These two phrase have similar meaning and are used together to emphasize how Moses counted all the men.
2804:49hpb1rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-activepassiveby the type of work he was assigned to do0If your language does not use the passive form in this way, you can state this in active form or in another way that is natural in your language. Alternate translation: “by his type of work assignment” or “by the type of work he had assigned each man to do” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-activepassive]])
2814:49kdw6he would bear0Alternate translation: “he would have”
2824:49q8p8they obeyed what Yahweh had commanded them0Here “they” and “them” refer to Moses and Aaron.
2835:introq2wy0# Numbers 5 General Notes\n\n## Special concepts in this chapter\n\n### Israel’s camp\n\nIsrael’s entire camp was to be a “clean” place. This meant that people who could not be made acceptable to God were not allowed inside the camp. (See: [[rc://*/tw/dict/bible/kt/clean]])\n\n### Vengeance\n\nThere are several laws in this chapter regarding restitution. These laws were meant to limit the ways in which people who had been wronged could seek to be compensated. These laws were intended to make it difficult for such people to avenge a wrong when they were angry. (See: [[rc://*/tw/dict/bible/other/avenge]] and [[rc://*/tw/dict/bible/kt/jealous]])
2845:2w9ttinfectious skin disease0This refers to leprosy, which is a sickness that affects the skin and easily spreads to other people.
2855:2zu9xoozing sore0This refers to an open cut that is leaking fluids.
2865:2mu8xrc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphorwhoever is unclean through touching a dead body0If a person touched a dead body they were considered unclean. A person who is not acceptable for God’s purposes is spoken of as if the person were physically unclean. (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor]])
2875:3zk2yrc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-youyou must send0Here “you” is plural and refers to the people of Israel. (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-you]])
2885:4p3ptrc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-explicitThe people of Israel did so0This means that they sent the unclean people away. The full meaning of this statement can be made explicit. Alternate translation: “The people of Israel sent those who were unclean out of the camp” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-explicit]])
2895:6qj29any sin such as people do to one another0Alternate translation: “any sin that people usually commit against one another”
2905:6xq1wrc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-explicitis unfaithful to me0If someone sins against another person, it means that they have also sinned against Yahweh and Yahweh considers that person as unfaithful to him. Alternate translation: “they have also wronged me” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-explicit]])
2915:7fdj5rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymythe price of his guilt0Here the person’s “sin” is referred to as his “guilt.” Alternate translation: “what is considered a suitable amount of money for the wrong that he has done” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy]])
2925:7g9vqadd to the price one-fifth more0This means the person must pay an extra one-fifth of the price that he owes.
2935:7uea6rc://*/ta/man/translate/translate-fractionone-fifth0This is one part out of five equal parts. (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/translate-fraction]])
2945:8t3ewrc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-explicitBut if the wronged person has no close relative to receive the payment0Usually the wronged person would receive the payment but if that person has died the payment goes to the closest relative. The full meaning of this statement can be made explicit. Alternate translation: “But if the wronged person has died and has no close relative to receive the payment” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-explicit]])
2955:8v9pcrc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-activepassiveif the wronged person0If your language does not use the passive form in this way, you can state this in active form or in another way that is natural in your language. Alternate translation: “if the person whom the guilty person has wronged” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-activepassive]])
2965:8g97khe must pay the price for his guilt to me through a priest0If a person made a payment to a priest to pay for his guilt it was the same as if the person had made the payment to Yahweh.
2975:8wai4rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymyto atone for himself0The atonement is made for the man’s sin. Here Yahweh refers to the man’s sin as the man who committed it. Alternate translation: “to atone for his sin” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy]])
2985:9e191rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-activepassivethe things that are set aside and brought to the priest by the people of Israel0If your language does not use the passive form in this way, you can state this in active form or in another way that is natural in your language. Alternate translation: “the things that the people of Israel set aside and bring to the priest” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-activepassive]])
2995:10lhj2rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-parallelismThe offerings of every person will be for the priest; if anyone gives anything to the priest, it will belong to him0These two phrases mean basically the same thing and may be combined to state that the offerings that someone gives belong to the priest to whom they have been given. (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-parallelism]])
3005:11abw4rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-hypo0The words “Suppose that a man’s wife turns away” begin a long description of a hypothetical situation, something that has not happened but might happen. Yahweh tells Moses what to do if it does happen. (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-hypo]])
3015:12k4g2rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-idioma man’s wife turns away0This means that she goes away from him and is unfaithful to him. Alternate translation: “a man’s wife is unfaithful” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-idiom]])
3025:12q94crc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-explicitsins against her husband0This means that she is unfaithful to her husband and sins against him by sleeping with another man. The full meaning of this statement can be made explicit. Alternate translation: “sins against her husband by sleeping with another man” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-explicit]])
3035:13g1e7rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-euphemismIf a man lies with her0This is a euphemism. Alternate translation: “If a man has sexual relations with her” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-euphemism]])
3045:13zj57her0the woman who turns away and sins against her husband ([Numbers 5:12](../05/12.md))
3055:13wj6drc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-explicitin the act0This refers to the act of adultery. The full meaning of this statement can be made explicit. Alternate translation: “in the act of adultery” or “sleeping with him” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-explicit]])
3065:14w516rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-activepassivehis wife is defiled & his wife is not defiled0These phrases can be stated in active form. Alternate translation: “his wife has defiled herself … his wife has not defiled herself” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-activepassive]])
3075:14tk8erc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymyוְ⁠עָבַ֨ר עָלָ֧י⁠ו רֽוּחַ־ קִנְאָ֛ה & עָבַ֨ר עָלָ֤י⁠ו רֽוּחַ־ קִנְאָה֙1Here the word **spirit** refers to a person’s attitude and emotions. Alternate translation: “the husband might feel jealous and become suspicious” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy]])
3085:14vittrc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-personificationוְ⁠עָבַ֨ר עָלָ֧י⁠ו רֽוּחַ־ קִנְאָ֛ה & עָבַ֨ר עָלָ֤י⁠ו רֽוּחַ־ קִנְאָה֙1The man's **jealously** is spoken of as if it were a person who spoke to him. (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-personification]])
3095:14b5q4rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-idiomוְ⁠עָבַ֨ר עָלָ֧י⁠ו רֽוּחַ־ קִנְאָ֛ה & עָבַ֨ר עָלָ֤י⁠ו רֽוּחַ־ קִנְאָה֙1The idea of the spirit “coming on him” means that he began to have these jealous feelings. Alternate translation: “and a man might feel jealous … a man might feel jealous” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-idiom]])
3105:15n2k7Connecting Statement:0# Connecting Statement:\n\nMoses begins to describe what the people are to do if the hypothetical situation he began describing in [Numbers 5:12](../05/12.md) ever happens.
3115:15cpv6rc://*/ta/man/translate/translate-fractiona tenth0This is one part out of ten equal parts. (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/translate-fraction]])
3125:15h7qcrc://*/ta/man/translate/translate-bvolumea tenth of an ephah0This can be written in modern measurements. Alternate translation: “a tenth of an ephah (which is about 2 liters)” or “2 liters” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/translate-bvolume]])
3135:15rqv9a grain offering of jealousy0Alternate translation: “a grain offering for jealousy”
3145:15hlz4a reminder of the iniquity0A “reminder” is something that shows evidence that something had occurred that required justice. In this case, he made the offering to determine whether his wife had committed adultery or not.
3155:16b35grc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-explicitnear and place her before Yahweh0The priest would bring her near the altar. Alternate translation: “near the altar and place her in the presence of Yahweh” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-explicit]])
3165:18nx25before Yahweh0Alternate translation: “in the presence of Yahweh”
3175:18pji2grain offering of suspicion0See how you translated this phrase in [Numbers 5:15](../05/15.md).
3185:19hjz9rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-euphemismno other man has lain with you0This is a euphemism. Alternate translation: “no other man has had sexual relations with you” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-euphemism]])
3195:19xw4yrc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-idiomif you have not gone astray0The words “gone astray” is an idiom that means “to be unfaithful.” Alternate translation: “if you have not been unfaithful to your husband” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-idiom]])
3205:19t3qyand committed impurity0This phrase refers to committing adultery. Alternate translation: “by committing impurity”
3215:19e97nrc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-idiomyou will be free from this bitter water0The phrase to “be free” from something means to not be harmed by it. Alternate translation: “this bitter water will not harm you, though it is able to” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-idiom]])
3225:19tdr3rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-personificationthis bitter water that can bring a curse0Here the bitter water is described as being able to bring a curse. This means that when the woman drinks the water it cause her to be unable to bear children, if she is guilty. Alternate translation: “this bitter water can be a curse to you” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-personification]])
3235:20ulh8rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-idiomhave gone astray0The words “gone astray” is an idiom that means “to be unfaithful.” Alternate translation: “have been unfaithful to your husband” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-idiom]])
3245:21p7jmrc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-idiomthat can bring down a curse on her0The phrase “bring down a curse” is an idiom meaning for a curse to come upon her. Alternate translation: “that can cause a curse to come upon her” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-idiom]])
3255:21z7wfrc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphorYahweh will make you into a curse & your people to be such0Here the author speaks about the woman bearing the curse that Yahweh gives her, which causes other people to curse her. This is spoken of as if the woman herself becomes a curse. Alternate translation: “Because Yahweh curses you, other people will curse you as well, and Yahweh will show people that you are truly cursed” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor]])
3265:21d46krc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-activepassivethat will be shown to your people to be such0If your language does not use the passive form in this way, you can state this in active form or in another way that is natural in your language. Alternate translation: “that he will show to your people as a curse” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-activepassive]])
3275:21qcf7your thigh to waste away and your abdomen to swell0This could mean: (1) that the woman will become unable to have children or (2) that the woman’s pregnancy will end too early and the baby will die.
3285:21b27irc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-euphemismyour thigh to waste away0Here the word “thigh” is a polite way of referring to the woman’s womb or her private parts. Alternate translation: “your womb to be useless” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-euphemism]])
3295:23rp5whe must wash away the written curses0This means that he is to wash the ink off of the scroll.
3305:23k7qnrc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-activepassivethe written curses0If your language does not use the passive form in this way, you can state this in active form or in another way that is natural in your language. Alternate translation: “the curses he has written” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-activepassive]])
3315:24wm1qGeneral Information:0# General Information:\n\nVerse 24 explains in a general way what the priest must do and what is expected to happen when the woman drinks the water. Verse 25 and 26 explains in detail how the priest is to do this work. The priest gives the water to the woman and she drinks it only once.
3325:25kuh3grain offering of jealousy0See how you translated this in [Numbers 5:15](../05/15.md). Alternate translation: “a grain offering for jealousy”
3335:26tvx7a representative offering0The handful of the grain offering represents the whole grain offering. This means the whole offering belongs to Yahweh.
3345:27eld4rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-activepassiveif she is defiled because she has committed0This can be written in active form. Alternate translation: “if she has defined herself by committing” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-activepassive]])
3355:27dzq6rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-explicitcommitted a sin0Here the “sin” refers specifically to committing adultery. The meaning of this statement can be made clear. Alternate translation: “committed adultery” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-explicit]])
3365:27c4b4rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-euphemismHer abdomen will swell and her thigh will waste away0This could mean: (1) that the woman will become unable to have children or (2) that the woman’s pregnancy will end too early and the baby will die. Here the word “thigh” is a polite way of referring to the woman’s womb or her private parts. (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-euphemism]]) See how you translated these concepts in [Numbers 5:21](../05/21.md).
3375:27md3yrc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-activepassiveThe woman will be cursed among her people0If your language does not use the passive form in this way, you can state this in active form or in another way that is natural in your language. Alternate translation: “Her people will curse her” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-activepassive]])
3385:28y738rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-activepassiveis not defiled0If your language does not use the passive form in this way, you can state this in active form or in another way that is natural in your language. Alternate translation: “has not defiled herself” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-activepassive]])
3395:28g4sprc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphorif she is clean0Here “being innocent” is spoken of as “being clean.” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor]])
3405:28qh3arc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-explicitthen she must be free0This could mean: (1) “then she will not be cursed” or (2) “then she is free from guilt.” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-explicit]])
3415:28ud3tconceive children0Alternate translation: “become pregnant”
3425:29l3rjthe law of jealousy0Alternate translation: “the law for dealing with jealousy”
3435:29eb5lrc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-idiomwho strays away from her husband0The words “strays away” is an idiom that means “to be unfaithful.” Alternate translation: “who is unfaithful to her husband” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-idiom]])
3445:29a7s5rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-activepassiveis defiled0If your language does not use the passive form in this way, you can state this in active form or in another way that is natural in your language. Alternate translation: “defiles herself” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-activepassive]])
3455:30qqc6rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymya spirit of jealousy0This phrase refers to the man’s attitude and emotions of jealousy. See how you translated this in [Numbers 5:14](../05/14.md). Alternate translation: “who is jealous” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy]])
3465:30in48rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-idiomwhen he is jealous of his wife0This is an idiom that means that he suspects that his wife has been unfaithful to him by sleeping with another man. Alternate translation: “and suspects that his wife has been unfaithful to him” or “and suspects that his wife has slept with another man” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-idiom]])
3475:30lwf7before Yahweh0Alternate translation: “in the presence of Yahweh”
3485:31by7awill be free from guilt for bringing his wife to the priest0Alternate translation: “will not be guilty of doing something wrong by bringing his wife to the priest”
3495:31jq87must bear0Alternate translation: “must endure”
3506:introv9bp0# Numbers 6 General Notes\n\n## Special concepts in this chapter\n\n### Nazirite vow\n\nThe Nazirite vow was a special type of vow between a person and Yahweh. This chapter gives the rules for people to be consecrated to God as Nazirites. (See: [[rc://*/tw/dict/bible/kt/vow]] and [[rc://*/tw/dict/bible/kt/consecrate]])
3516:2fuw1rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-idiomseparates himself0Alternate translation: “To separate yourself to someone” means to “dedicate yourself” to that person. Alternate translation: “dedicates himself” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-idiom]])
3526:3vl9vrc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-idiomhe must keep himself from0This idiom means that he must not eat or drink them. Alternate translation: “he must not consume” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-idiom]])
3536:3guv7rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-activepassivevinegar made from wine0If your language does not use the passive form in this way, you can state this in active form or in another way that is natural in your language. Alternate translation: “vinegar that people make from wine” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-activepassive]])
3546:3ibf8vinegar0a drink produced when wine and other strong drinks ferment too long and become sour
3556:3ng8src://*/ta/man/translate/figs-ellipsisor from strong drink0You can make clear the understood information. Alternate translation: “or vinegar that people make from strong drink” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-ellipsis]])
3566:3us9jraisins0dried grapes
3576:4ms7nrc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-idiomhe is separate0Alternate translation: “To separate yourself to someone” means to “dedicate yourself” to that person. Alternate translation: “he dedicates himself” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-idiom]])
3586:4b2wcrc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-activepassivehe is separate to me0If your language does not use the passive form in this way, you can state this in active form or in another way that is natural in your language. Alternate translation: “he separates himself to me” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-activepassive]])
3596:4up7trc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-activepassivenothing that is made from grapes0If your language does not use the passive form in this way, you can state this in active form or in another way that is natural in your language. Alternate translation: “nothing that people make from grapes” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-activepassive]])
3606:4clz1rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-merismfrom the seeds to their skins0These two extremes are given to emphasize the entire grape may not be eaten. Alternate translation: “from any part of a grape” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-merism]])
3616:5tyv2rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-idiomvow of separation0This is an idiom. Here “separation” means “dedication” Alternate translation: “vow of dedication” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-idiom]])
3626:5nb5arc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-activepassiveno razor is to be used on his head0If your language does not use the passive form in this way, you can state this in active form or in another way that is natural in your language. Alternate translation: “no one is to use a razor on his head” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-activepassive]])
3636:5izs6rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-idiomיְמֵי֙ נֶ֣דֶר נִזְר֔⁠וֹ1Here, **separation** is an idiom that means “dedication.” Alternate translation: “the days of the vow of his dedication” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-idiom]])
3646:5zvr4rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-abstractnounsיְמֵי֙ נֶ֣דֶר נִזְר֔⁠וֹ1If your language does not use an abstract noun for the idea behind the word ** separation**, you can express the same idea with a verbal form. Alternate translation: “the days that he has promised to dedicated himself to Yahweh” or “the days that he has promised to serve Yahweh”(See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-abstractnouns]])
3656:5qjl8rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-activepassiveto Yahweh are fulfilled0If your language does not use the passive form in this way, you can state this in active form or in another way that is natural in your language. Alternate translation: “to Yahweh are complete” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-activepassive]])
3666:5mba5rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-activepassiveHe must be set apart to Yahweh0If your language does not use the passive form in this way, you can state this in active form or in another way that is natural in your language. Alternate translation: “He must set himself apart to Yahweh” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-activepassive]])
3676:6jjz3rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-idiomseparates0This is an idiom for dedication. Alternate translation: “dedicates” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-idiom]])
3686:7i1ukrc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-idiomseparated0This is an idiom for dedication. Alternate translation: “dedicated” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-idiom]])
3696:7t4h2rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphorunclean0A person who is not acceptable for God’s purposes is spoken of as if the person were physically unclean. (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor]])
3706:7u8g3rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-activepassivehe is separated0If your language does not use the passive form in this way, you can state this in active form or in another way that is natural in your language. Alternate translation: “he has separated himself” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-activepassive]])
3716:8n3enrc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-idiomseparation0This is an idiom for dedication. Alternate translation: “dedication” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-idiom]])
3726:8d127of his separation0If your language does not use an abstract noun for the idea behind the word **separation**, you can express the same idea with a verb. Alternate translation: “that he has separated himself”
3736:8d9wbrc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-activepassivereserved for Yahweh0If your language does not use the passive form in this way, you can state this in active form or in another way that is natural in your language. Alternate translation: “he has reserved himself for Yahweh” or “set apart for Yahweh” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-activepassive]])
3746:9x63grc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymydefiles his consecrated head0Here “head” represents the Nazirite man’s hair, which symbolizes his vow. Alternate translation: “defiles his long hair which shows everyone he is separated to God” or “he becomes defiled” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy]])
3756:9mt83rc://*/ta/man/translate/translate-ordinalthe seventh day0Alternate translation: “day 7” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/translate-ordinal]])
3766:10i6i3rc://*/ta/man/translate/translate-ordinalthe eighth day0Alternate translation: “day 8” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/translate-ordinal]])
3776:12afu4for the days of his consecration0Alternate translation: “during the time he is being set apart again”
3786:12mf7yrc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-explicitHe must bring a male lamb & as a guilt offering0The man is to bring the lamb to the priest so that it can be sacrificed. The full meaning of this statement can be made explicit. Alternate translation: “He must bring a male lamb one year old to the priest as a guilt offering” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-explicit]])
3796:12kt7irc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-activepassiveThe days before he defiled himself must not be counted0If your language does not use the passive form in this way, you can state this in active form or in another way that is natural in your language. Alternate translation: “He must not count the days before he defiled himself” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-activepassive]])
3806:12da8trc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-activepassivehis consecration was defiled0If your language does not use the passive form in this way, you can state this in active form or in another way that is natural in your language. Alternate translation: “he defiled himself” or “he made himself unacceptable” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-activepassive]])
3816:13siwlrc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-idiomיְמֵ֣י נִזְר֔⁠וֹ1Here, **separation** is an idiom that means “dedication.” Alternate translation: “the days of his dedication” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-idiom]])
3826:13q7ehrc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-abstractnounsיְמֵ֣י נִזְר֔⁠וֹ1If your language does not use an abstract noun for the idea behind the word ** separation**, you can express the same idea with a verbal form. Alternate translation: “the days when he dedicates himself to Yahweh” or “the period when he has served Yahweh” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-abstractnouns]])
3836:13k6anrc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-activepassiveHe must be brought0If your language does not use the passive form in this way, you can state this in active form or in another way that is natural in your language. Alternate translation: “Someone must bring him” or “He must go” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-activepassive]])
3846:14p848rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-explicitHe must present his offering to Yahweh0He must bring his offering to the priest to be sacrificed to Yahweh. The full meaning of this statement can be made clear. Alternate translation: “He must present his offering to Yahweh by bringing it to the priest to be sacrificed” or “He must present his offering to Yahweh by bringing it to the priest who will sacrifice it” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-explicit]])
3856:15xq3rrc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-activepassivebread made without yeast0If your language does not use the passive form in this way, you can state this in active form or in another way that is natural in your language. Alternate translation: “bread he made without yeast” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-activepassive]])
3866:15g8hgrc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-activepassivefine flour mixed with oil0If your language does not use the passive form in this way, you can state this in active form or in another way that is natural in your language. Alternate translation: “fine flour that he mixed with oil” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-activepassive]])
3876:15cg4drc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-activepassivewafers without yeast rubbed with oil0If your language does not use the passive form in this way, you can state this in active form or in another way that is natural in your language. Alternate translation: “wafers without yeast which he rubbed with oil” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-activepassive]])
3886:15lyr9wafers without yeast0small pieces of flat bread
3896:15msp8rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-explicittogether with their grain offering and drink offerings0The word “their” refers to the other offerings that the Nazirite man was told to bring. Often grain offerings and drink offerings were required to accompany other types of sacrifices. The full meaning of this statement can be made clear. Alternate translation: “together with the grain offering and drink offering that Yahweh required to accompany the other offerings” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-explicit]])
3906:16f2x5He must offer his sin offering0Alternate translation: “He” refers to the priest and “his” refers to the man who took a vow.
3916:17ge1qthe fellowship offering0Alternate translation: “as the fellowship offering”
3926:17d7zfrc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-ellipsisThe priest must present also & drink offering0You can make clear the understood information. Alternate translation: “The priest must present also … the drink offering to Yahweh” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-ellipsis]])
3936:18x9jbrc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-idiomנִזְר֑⁠וֹ & נִזְר֔⁠וֹ1Here, **his separation** is an idiom that means “his dedication.” Alternate translation: “indicating his dedication … indicating his dedication” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-idiom]])
3946:18rrkqrc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-abstractnounsנִזְר֑⁠וֹ & נִזְר֔⁠וֹ1If your language does not use an abstract noun for the idea behind both instances of the word **separation**, you can express the same idea with a verbal form. Alternate translation: “indicating how he has separated himself … indicating how he has separated himself” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-abstractnouns]])
3956:19h5f8rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-activepassivethe boiled shoulder of the ram0This means that he had boiled the ram’s shoulder. If your language does not use the passive form in this way, you can state this in active form or in another way that is natural in your language. Alternate translation: “the shoulder of the ram that he boiled” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-activepassive]])
3966:19ia1krc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-abstractnounsאֶת־ נִזְרֽ⁠וֹ1Here, the abstract noun **separation** can be expressed with the verb “dedicated.” Alternate translation: “indicating his dedication” or “indicating that he has dedicated himself to Yahweh” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-abstractnouns]])
3976:20izv4rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-explicitThe priest must wave them0After handing the items to the Nazirite, the priest takes them back to offer them to Yahweh. The full meaning of this statement can be made clear. Alternate translation: “Then the priest must take them back and wave them” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-explicit]])
3986:20vm26together with0Alternate translation: “as well as”
3996:20nr52rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-activepassivethat was waved0If your language does not use the passive form in this way, you can state this in active form or in another way that is natural in your language. Alternate translation: “that the priest waved” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-activepassive]])
4006:20bvx2rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-activepassivethat was presented0If your language does not use the passive form in this way, you can state this in active form or in another way that is natural in your language. Alternate translation: “that he presented” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-activepassive]])
4016:21bzm4rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-idiomנִזְר֔⁠וֹ & נִזְרֽ⁠וֹ1Here, **separation** is an idiom that means “dedication.” Alternate translation: “his dedication … his dedication” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-idiom]])
4026:21cz8krc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-abstractnounsנִזְר֔⁠וֹ & נִזְרֽ⁠וֹ1If your language does not use an abstract noun for the idea behind the word **separation**, you can express the same idea with a verbal form. Alternate translation: “having dedicated himself to Yahweh … having dedicated himself to Yahweh” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-abstractnouns]])
4036:21emt3rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-explicitWhatever else he may give0This refers to the Nazirite deciding to give other offering beyond what he has been commanded to give. The full meaning of this statement can be made clear. Alternate translation: “If he decides to give any additional offerings” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-explicit]])
4046:21ngu2he must keep the obligations of the vow he has taken0Alternate translation: “he must still obey the requirements of the vow he has taken”
4056:21vb7mrc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-parallelismhe must keep the obligations & to keep the promise indicated by the law for the Nazirite0These two phrases mean basically the same thing and are combined to emphasize that he must obey the obligations of his vow. (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-parallelism]])
4066:21w5llrc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-activepassivethe promise indicated by the law for the Nazirite0If your language does not use the passive form in this way, you can state this in active form or in another way that is natural in your language. Alternate translation: “the promise that the law for the Nazirite indicates” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-activepassive]])
4076:23w1h4rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-youYou must bless the people of Israel0Alternate translation: “You” is plural. (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-you]])
4086:24xk8drc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-youMay Yahweh bless you and keep you0Here “you” is singular. (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-you]])
4096:24ef59rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-idiomkeep you0This is an idiom. Here “keep” means to “protect.” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-idiom]])
4106:25c528rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-idiommake his face shine on you0This is an idiom which means to have kind intentions towards someone. It can also be expressed by smiling. Alternate translation: “smile at you” or “look at you with kindness” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-idiom]])
4116:25f8fhrc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-youon you & to you0Here “you” is singular. (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-you]])
4126:26x48trc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-idiomlook on you with favor0Here the phrase “look on” means to show a certain attitude towards that person. Alternate translation: “show you favor” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-idiom]])
4136:26jh4erc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-youon you & give you0Here “you” is singular. (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-you]])
4146:27y2cbrc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphorthey must give my name0Here Yahweh speaks about claiming the Israelites as his own by saying that he is giving them “his name.” Alternate translation: “they must let the people of Israel know that they are mine” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor]])
4157:introtjd70# Numbers 7 General Notes\n\n## Structure and formatting\n\n### Consecrating the altar\n\nWhen the tabernacle was completed, they consecrated the altar. Each tribe brought an offering to consecrate the altar. (See: [[rc://*/tw/dict/bible/kt/tabernacle]] and [[rc://*/tw/dict/bible/kt/consecrate]])
4167:1pvb3Moses completed the tabernacle0Alternate translation: “Moses finished setting up the tabernacle”
4177:2uj4zrc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-parallelismthe leaders of Israel & the heads of their ancestor’s families0These two phrases describe the same group of people two different ways. Alternate translation: “the leaders of Israel who are also the heads of their ancestors families” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-parallelism]])
4187:2p163rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymythe heads of their ancestor’s families0Here the leaders of the families are referred to as “heads.” Alternate translation: “the leaders of their ancestor’s families” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy]])
4197:2p4mrrc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-abstractnounshad overseen the counting of the men0If your language does not use an abstract noun for the idea behind the word **counting**, you can express the same idea with a verbal form. Alternate translation: “had helped Aaron and Moses to count the men” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-abstractnouns]])
4207:3el48rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-explicitThey brought their offerings before Yahweh & They presented these things in front of the tabernacle0This means that they gave their offerings to Yahweh and brought them to the tabernacle. These phrases may be combined to add clarity. Alternate translation: “They brought their offerings to Yahweh and presented them to him in front of the tabernacle” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-explicit]])
4217:3ch2vrc://*/ta/man/translate/translate-numberssix covered carts and twelve oxen0Alternate translation: “6 covered carts and 12 oxen” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/translate-numbers]])
4227:5c3l4to each one as his work needs them0Alternate translation: “to each man as he needs them for his work”
4237:7s3f5Gershon0See how you translated this man’s name in [Numbers 3:17](../03/17.md).
4247:7g4l6because of what their work needed0Alternate translation: “because it was what they needed to do their work”
4257:8x2mgMerari0See how you translated this man’s name in [Numbers 3:17](../03/17.md).
4267:8y6l9in the care of Ithamar son of Aaron the priest0Alternate translation: “under the supervision of Ithamar son of Aaron the priest” or “Ithamar son of Aaron the priest oversaw their work”
4277:8t536Ithamar0See how you translated this man’s name in [Numbers 1:2](../01/02.md).
4287:8q5vgHe did this because0The word “he” refers to Moses.
4297:8u5cnbecause of what their work required0Alternate translation: “because it was what they needed to do their work”
4307:9c7aynone of those things0This refers to the carts and oxen.
4317:9v5eyKohath0See how you translated this man’s name in [Numbers 3:17](../03/17.md).
4327:9flt7theirs would be the work0Alternate translation: “their work would be”
4337:9ip7drc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-explicitthe things that belong to Yahweh0You can make explicit the implicit meaning of what belongs to Yahweh. Alternate translation: “the things that Yahweh reserved for the tabernacle” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-explicit]])
4347:10rb3woffered their goods0Alternate translation: “offered gifts”
4357:11lk14Each leader must offer on his own day his sacrifice0Alternate translation: “Each day, one leader must offer his sacrifice”
4367:12wdb3rc://*/ta/man/translate/translate-ordinalthe first day0Alternate translation: “day 1” or “day number 1” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/translate-ordinal]])
4377:12jd7kNahshon son of Amminadab0These are the names of men. See how you translated these names in [Numbers 1:7](../01/07.md)
4387:13fr64rc://*/ta/man/translate/translate-bweightשְׁלֹשִׁ֣ים וּ⁠מֵאָה֮ מִשְׁקָלָ⁠הּ֒1If necessary, this weight can be written in modern measurements. Alternate translation: “weighing nearly one and a half kilograms” or “weighing one kilogram and 430 grams” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/translate-bweight]])
4397:13j1grrc://*/ta/man/translate/translate-bweightשִׁבְעִ֥ים שֶׁ֖קֶל1If necessary, this weight can be written in modern measurements. Alternate translation: “one silver bowl weighing nearly eight tenths of a kilogram” or “one silver bowl weighting 770 grams” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/translate-bweight]])
4407:13rk4yrc://*/ta/man/translate/translate-bweightby the standard weight of the sanctuary shekel0There were shekels of different weights. This is the one that people had to use in the sanctuary of the sacred tent. If you are converting the weights to modern measures, here is another way to translate this phrase. Alternate translation: “measured by the standard weights used in the sanctuary” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/translate-bweight]])
4417:13ymy3rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-activepassivefine flour mixed with oil0If your language does not use the passive form in this way, you can state this in active form or in another way that is natural in your language. Alternate translation: “fine flour that he had mixed with oil” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-activepassive]])
4427:14h5g8rc://*/ta/man/translate/translate-bweightone gold dish that weighed ten shekels0If necessary, this can be written in modern measurements. Alternate translation: “one gold dish that weighed one tenth of a kilogram” or “one gold dish that weighed 110 grams” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/translate-bweight]])
4437:17rsy2that were a year old0Alternate translation: “that were each one year old”
4447:17qye7This was the sacrifice of Nahshon son of Amminadab0Alternate translation: “This was what Nahshon son of Amminadab presented”
4457:17q99sNahshon son of Amminadab0See how you translated this man’s name in [Numbers 1:7](../01/07.md).
4467:18k818rc://*/ta/man/translate/translate-ordinalthe second day0Alternate translation: “day 2” or “day number 2” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/translate-ordinal]])
4477:18s55kNethanel son of Zuar0See how you translated this man’s name in [Numbers 1:8](../01/08.md).
4487:19fv6arc://*/ta/man/translate/translate-bweightשְׁלֹשִׁ֣ים וּ⁠מֵאָה֮ מִשְׁקָלָ⁠הּ֒1See how you translated **its weight was 130** in [7:13](../07/13.md). (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/translate-bweight]])
4497:19xungrc://*/ta/man/translate/translate-bweightשִׁבְעִ֥ים שֶׁ֖קֶל1See how you translated **70 shekels** in [7:13](../07/13.md). (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/translate-bweight]])
4507:19hdb1rc://*/ta/man/translate/translate-bweightמִזְרָ֤ק אֶחָד֙ כֶּ֔סֶף שִׁבְעִ֥ים שֶׁ֖קֶל1If necessary, these weights can be written in modern measurements. See how you translated these same weights in [Numbers 7:13](../07/13.md). Alternate translation: “one silver bowl weighing nearly eight tenths of a kilogram” or “one silver bowl weighting 770 grams” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/translate-bweight]])
4517:19m81xrc://*/ta/man/translate/translate-bweightby the standard weight of the sanctuary shekel0There were shekels of different weights. This is the one that people had to use in the sanctuary of the sacred tent. See how you translated this phrase in [Numbers 7:13](../07/13.md). Alternate translation: “measured by the standard weights used in the sanctuary” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/translate-bweight]])
4527:19tdm6rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-activepassivefine flour mixed with oil0If your language does not use the passive form in this way, you can state this in active form or in another way that is natural in your language. Alternate translation: “fine flour that he had mixed with oil” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-activepassive]])
4537:20e7yzrc://*/ta/man/translate/translate-bweightone gold dish weighing ten shekels0If necessary, this can be written in modern measurements. See how you translated these same weights in [Numbers 7:14](../07/14.md). Alternate translation: “one gold dish weighing one tenth of a kilogram” or “one gold dish weighting 110 grams” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/translate-bweight]])
4547:23j8m1that were a year old0Alternate translation: “that were each one year old”
4557:23j6wyThis was the sacrifice of Nethanel son of Zuar0Alternate translation: “This was what Nethanel son of Zuar presented”
4567:23vbr4Nethanel son of Zuar0See how you translated this man’s name in [Numbers 1:8](../01/08.md).
4577:24nuy5rc://*/ta/man/translate/translate-ordinalthe third day0Alternate translation: “day 3” or “day number 3” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/translate-ordinal]])
4587:24f2slEliab son of Helon0See how you translated this man’s name in [Numbers 1:9](../01/09.md).
4597:25p6jjrc://*/ta/man/translate/translate-bweightשְׁלֹשִׁ֣ים וּ⁠מֵאָה֮ מִשְׁקָלָ⁠הּ֒1See how you translated **its weight was 130** in [7:13](../07/13.md). (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/translate-bweight]])
4607:25dxz3rc://*/ta/man/translate/translate-bweightשִׁבְעִ֥ים1See how you translated **70 shekels** in [7:13](../07/13.md). (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/translate-bweight]])
4617:25jbg9rc://*/ta/man/translate/translate-bweightby the standard weight of the sanctuary shekel0There were shekels of different weights. This is the one that people had to use in the sanctuary of the sacred tent. See how you translated this phrase in [Numbers 7:13](../07/13.md). Alternate translation: “measured by the standard weights used in the sanctuary” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/translate-bweight]])
4627:25c6eurc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-activepassivefine flour mixed with oil0If your language does not use the passive form in this way, you can state this in active form or in another way that is natural in your language. Alternate translation: “fine flour that he had mixed with oil” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-activepassive]])
4637:26e1hprc://*/ta/man/translate/translate-bweightone gold dish weighing ten shekels0If necessary, this can be written in modern measurements. See how you translated these same weights in [Numbers 7:14](../07/14.md). Alternate translation: “one gold dish weighing one tenth of a kilogram” or “one gold dish weighting 110 grams” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/translate-bweight]])
4647:29geb5that were a year old0Alternate translation: “that were each one year old”
4657:29u9weThis was the sacrifice of Eliab son of Helon0Alternate translation: “This was what Eliab son of Helon gave as a sacrifice”
4667:29m62dEliab son of Helon0See how you translated this man’s name in [Numbers 1:9](../01/09.md).
4677:30g7nprc://*/ta/man/translate/translate-ordinalthe fourth day0Alternate translation: “day 4” or “day number 4” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/translate-ordinal]])
4687:30i4g9Elizur son of Shedeur0See how you translated this man’s name in [Numbers 1:5](../01/05.md).
4697:31z13arc://*/ta/man/translate/translate-bweightשְׁלֹשִׁ֣ים וּ⁠מֵאָה֮ מִשְׁקָלָ⁠הּ֒1See how you translated **its weight was 130** in [7:13](../07/13.md). (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/translate-bweight]])
4707:31x59nrc://*/ta/man/translate/translate-bweightשִׁבְעִ֥ים שֶׁ֖קֶל1See how you translated **70 shekels** in [7:13](../07/13.md). (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/translate-bweight]])
4717:31ccm9rc://*/ta/man/translate/translate-bweightby the standard weight of the sanctuary shekel0There were shekels of different weights. This is the one that people had to use in the sanctuary of the sacred tent. See how you translated this phrase in [Numbers 7:13](../07/13.md). Alternate translation: “measured by the standard weights used in the sanctuary” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/translate-bweight]])
4727:31xme1rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-activepassivefine flour mixed with oil0If your language does not use the passive form in this way, you can state this in active form or in another way that is natural in your language. Alternate translation: “fine flour that he had mixed with oil” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-activepassive]])
4737:32ce94rc://*/ta/man/translate/translate-bweightone gold dish weighing ten shekels0If necessary, this can be written in modern measurements. See how you translated these same weights in [Numbers 7:14](../07/14.md). Alternate translation: “one gold dish weighing one tenth of a kilogram” or “one gold dish weighting 110 grams” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/translate-bweight]])
4747:35cv74that were a year old0Alternate translation: “that were each one year old”
4757:35axj1This was the sacrifice of Elizur son of Shedeur0Alternate translation: “This was what Elizur son of Shedeur gave as a sacrifice”
4767:35dp1xElizur son of Shedeur0See how you translated this man’s name in [Numbers 1:5](../01/05.md).
4777:36t1iwrc://*/ta/man/translate/translate-ordinalthe fifth day0Alternate translation: “day 5” or “day number 5” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/translate-ordinal]])
4787:36vd7nShelumiel son of Zurishaddai0See how you translated this man’s name in [Numbers 1:6](../01/06.md).
4797:37l2gtrc://*/ta/man/translate/translate-bweightוּ⁠מֵאָה֮ מִשְׁקָלָ⁠הּ֒1See how you translated **its weight was 130** in [7:13](../07/13.md). (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/translate-bweight]])
4807:37ui86rc://*/ta/man/translate/translate-bweightשִׁבְעִ֥ים שֶׁ֖קֶל1See how you translated **70 shekels** in [7:13](../07/13.md). (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/translate-bweight]])
4817:37kj44rc://*/ta/man/translate/translate-bweightby the standard weight of the sanctuary shekel0There were shekels of different weights. This is the one that people had to use in the sanctuary of the sacred tent. See how you translated this phrase in [Numbers 7:13](../07/13.md). Alternate translation: “measured by the standard weights used in the sanctuary” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/translate-bweight]])
4827:37ekt1rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-activepassivefine flour mixed with oil0If your language does not use the passive form in this way, you can state this in active form or in another way that is natural in your language. Alternate translation: “fine flour that he had mixed with oil” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-activepassive]])
4837:38d1vhrc://*/ta/man/translate/translate-bweightone gold dish weighing ten shekels0If necessary, this can be written in modern measurements. See how you translated these same weights in [Numbers 7:14](../07/14.md). Alternate translation: “one gold dish weighing one tenth of a kilogram” or “one gold dish weighting 110 grams” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/translate-bweight]])
4847:41rc2kthat were a year old0Alternate translation: “that were each one year old”
4857:41p15arc://*/ta/man/translate/translate-namesThis was the sacrifice of Shelumiel son of Zurishaddai0“Shelumiel” and “Zurishaddai” are names of men. (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/translate-names]])
4867:41xhm1Shelumiel son of Zurishaddai0See how you translated this man’s name in [Numbers 1:6](../01/06.md).
4877:42uxi5rc://*/ta/man/translate/translate-ordinalthe sixth day0Alternate translation: “day 6” or “day number 6” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/translate-ordinal]])
4887:42h5ihEliasaph son of Deuel0See how you translated this man’s name in [Numbers 1:14](../01/14.md).
4897:43e7hjrc://*/ta/man/translate/translate-bweightוּ⁠מֵאָה֮ מִשְׁקָלָ⁠הּ֒1See how you translated **its weight was 130** in [7:13](../07/13.md). (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/translate-bweight]])
4907:43dv3mrc://*/ta/man/translate/translate-bweightשִׁבְעִ֥ים1See how you translated **70 shekels** in [7:13](../07/13.md). (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/translate-bweight]])
4917:43ms6nrc://*/ta/man/translate/translate-bweightby the standard weight of the sanctuary shekel0There were shekels of different weights. This is the one that people had to use in the sanctuary of the sacred tent. See how you translated this phrase in [Numbers 7:13](../07/13.md). Alternate translation: “measured by the standard weights used in the sanctuary” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/translate-bweight]])
4927:43b9rgrc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-activepassivefine flour mixed with oil0If your language does not use the passive form in this way, you can state this in active form or in another way that is natural in your language. Alternate translation: “fine flour that he had mixed with oil” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-activepassive]])
4937:44dg5urc://*/ta/man/translate/translate-bweightone gold dish weighing ten shekels0If necessary, this can be written in modern measurements. See how you translated these same weights in [Numbers 7:14](../07/14.md). Alternate translation: “one gold dish weighing one tenth of a kilogram” or “one gold dish weighting 110 grams” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/translate-bweight]])
4947:47lw31that were a year old0Alternate translation: “that were each one year old”
4957:47xa33This was the sacrifice of Eliasaph son of Deuel0Alternate translation: “This was what Eliasaph son of Deuel gave as a sacrifice”
4967:47ypc1Eliasaph son of Deuel0See how you translated this man’s name in [Numbers 1:14](../01/14.md).
4977:48s1nrrc://*/ta/man/translate/translate-ordinalthe seventh day0Alternate translation: “day 7” or “day number 7” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/translate-ordinal]])
4987:48v3m7Elishama son of Ammihud0See how you translated this man’s name in [Numbers 1:10](../01/10.md).
4997:49kx1krc://*/ta/man/translate/translate-bweightוּ⁠מֵאָה֮ מִשְׁקָלָ⁠הּ֒1See how you translated **its weight was 130** in [7:13](../07/13.md). (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/translate-bweight]])
5007:49rk8erc://*/ta/man/translate/translate-bweightשִׁבְעִ֥ים שֶׁ֖קֶל1See how you translated **70 shekels** in [7:13](../07/13.md). (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/translate-bweight]])
5017:49jyg2rc://*/ta/man/translate/translate-bweightby the standard weight of the sanctuary shekel0There were shekels of different weights. This is the one that people had to use in the sanctuary of the sacred tent. See how you translated this phrase in [Numbers 7:13](../07/13.md). Alternate translation: “measured by the standard weights used in the sanctuary” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/translate-bweight]])
5027:49is9vrc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-activepassivefine flour mixed with oil0If your language does not use the passive form in this way, you can state this in active form or in another way that is natural in your language. Alternate translation: “fine flour that he had mixed with oil” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-activepassive]])
5037:50jad5rc://*/ta/man/translate/translate-bweightone gold dish weighing ten shekels0If necessary, this can be written in modern measurements. See how you translated these same weights in [Numbers 7:14](../07/14.md). Alternate translation: “one gold dish weighing one tenth of a kilogram” or “one gold dish weighting 110 grams” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/translate-bweight]])
5047:53xzg8that were a year old0Alternate translation: “that were each one year old”
5057:53f8vpThis was the sacrifice of Elishama son of Ammihud0Alternate translation: “This was what Elishama son of Ammihud presented”
5067:53e3cxElishama son of Ammihud0See how you translated this man’s name in [Numbers 1:10](../01/10.md).
5077:54n5zkrc://*/ta/man/translate/translate-ordinalthe eighth day0Alternate translation: “day 8” or “day number 8” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/translate-ordinal]])
5087:54qnm9Gamaliel son of Pedahzur0See how you translated this man’s name in [Numbers 1:10](../01/10.md).
5097:55guv1rc://*/ta/man/translate/translate-bweightוּ⁠מֵאָה֮ מִשְׁקָלָ⁠הּ֒1See how you translated **its weight was 130** in [7:13](../07/13.md). (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/translate-bweight]])
5107:55acb7rc://*/ta/man/translate/translate-bweightשִׁבְעִ֥ים שֶׁ֖קֶל1See how you translated **70 shekels** in [7:13](../07/13.md). (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/translate-bweight]])
5117:55qj3krc://*/ta/man/translate/translate-bweightby the standard weight of the sanctuary shekel0There were shekels of different weights. This is the one that people had to use in the sanctuary of the sacred tent. See how you translated this phrase in [Numbers 7:13](../07/13.md). Alternate translation: “measured by the standard weights used in the sanctuary” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/translate-bweight]])
5127:55w1s9rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-activepassivefine flour mixed with oil0If your language does not use the passive form in this way, you can state this in active form or in another way that is natural in your language. Alternate translation: “fine flour that he had mixed with oil” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-activepassive]])
5137:56m26nrc://*/ta/man/translate/translate-bweightone gold dish weighing ten shekels0If necessary, this can be written in modern measurements. See how you translated these same weights in [Numbers 7:14](../07/14.md). Alternate translation: “one gold dish weighing one tenth of a kilogram” or “one gold dish weighting 110 grams” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/translate-bweight]])
5147:59y4guthat were a year old0Alternate translation: “that were each one year old”
5157:59z3edThis was the sacrifice of Gamaliel son of Pedahzur0Alternate translation: “This was what Gamaliel son of Pedahzur gave as a sacrifice”
5167:59ixg3Gamaliel son of Pedahzur0See how you translated this man’s name in [Numbers 1:10](../01/10.md).
5177:60d8hirc://*/ta/man/translate/translate-ordinalthe ninth day0Alternate translation: “day 9” or “day number 9” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/translate-ordinal]])
5187:60h4glAbidan son of Gideoni0See how you translated this man’s name in [Numbers 1:11](../01/11.md).
5197:61wl2grc://*/ta/man/translate/translate-bweightשְׁלֹשִׁ֣ים וּ⁠מֵאָה֮ מִשְׁקָלָ⁠הּ֒1See how you translated **its weight was 130** in [7:13](../07/13.md). (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/translate-bweight]])
5207:61gv7xrc://*/ta/man/translate/translate-bweightשִׁבְעִ֥ים שֶׁ֖קֶל1See how you translated **70 shekels** in [7:13](../07/13.md). (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/translate-bweight]])
5217:61r94vrc://*/ta/man/translate/translate-bweightby the standard weight of the sanctuary shekel0There were shekels of different weights. This is the one that people had to use in the sanctuary of the sacred tent. See how you translated this phrase in [Numbers 7:13](../07/13.md). Alternate translation: “measured by the standard weights used in the sanctuary” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/translate-bweight]])
5227:61aq7krc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-activepassivefine flour mingled with oil0If your language does not use the passive form in this way, you can state this in active form or in another way that is natural in your language. Alternate translation: “fine flour that he had mixed with oil” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-activepassive]])
5237:62c8nrrc://*/ta/man/translate/translate-bweightone gold dish weighing ten shekels0If necessary, this can be written in modern measurements. See how you translated these same weights in [Numbers 7:14](../07/14.md). Alternate translation: “one gold dish weighing one tenth of a kilogram” or “one gold dish weighting 110 grams” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/translate-bweight]])
5247:65x65lthat were a year old0Alternate translation: “that were each one year old”
5257:65c2xxThis was the sacrifice of Abidan son of Gideoni0Alternate translation: “This was what Abidan son of Gideoni gave as a sacrifice”
5267:65m2n5Abidan son of Gideoni0See how you translated this man’s name in [Numbers 1:11](../01/11.md).
5277:66dcq5rc://*/ta/man/translate/translate-ordinalthe tenth day0Alternate translation: “day 10” or “day number 10” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/translate-ordinal]])
5287:66k329Ahiezer son of Ammishaddai0See how you translated this man’s name in [Numbers 1:12](../01/12.md).
5297:67mjj5rc://*/ta/man/translate/translate-bweightוּ⁠מֵאָה֮ מִשְׁקָלָ⁠הּ֒1See how you translated **its weight was 130** in [7:13](../07/13.md). (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/translate-bweight]])
5307:67xch4rc://*/ta/man/translate/translate-bweightשִׁבְעִ֥ים שֶׁ֖קֶל1See how you translated **70 shekels** in [7:13](../07/13.md). (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/translate-bweight]])
5317:67c418rc://*/ta/man/translate/translate-bweightby the standard weight of the sanctuary shekel0There were shekels of different weights. This is the one that people had to use in the sanctuary of the sacred tent. See how you translated this phrase in [Numbers 7:13](../07/13.md). Alternate translation: “measured by the standard weights used in the sanctuary” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/translate-bweight]])
5327:67z7whrc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-activepassivefine flour mixed with oil0If your language does not use the passive form in this way, you can state this in active form or in another way that is natural in your language. Alternate translation: “fine flour that he had mixed with oil” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-activepassive]])
5337:68vq1yrc://*/ta/man/translate/translate-bweightone gold dish weighing ten shekels0If necessary, this can be written in modern measurements. See how you translated these same weights in [Numbers 7:14](../07/14.md). Alternate translation: “one gold dish weighing one tenth of a kilogram” or “one gold dish weighting 110 grams” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/translate-bweight]])
5347:71uk5wthat were a year old0Alternate translation: “that were each one year old”
5357:71p2p9This was the sacrifice of Ahiezer son of Ammishaddai0Alternate translation: “This was what Ahiezer son of Ammishaddai gave as a sacrifice”
5367:71k6u1Ahiezer son of Ammishaddai0See how you translated this man’s name in [Numbers 1:12](../01/12.md).
5377:72k86crc://*/ta/man/translate/translate-ordinalthe eleventh day0Alternate translation: “day 11” or “day number 11” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/translate-ordinal]])
5387:72sk51Pagiel son of Okran0See how you translated this man’s name in [Numbers 1:13](../01/13.md).
5397:73tj2arc://*/ta/man/translate/translate-bweightוּ⁠מֵאָה֮ מִשְׁקָלָ⁠הּ֒1See how you translated **its weight was 130** in [7:13](../07/13.md). (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/translate-bweight]])
5407:73jnf2rc://*/ta/man/translate/translate-bweightשִׁבְעִ֥ים שֶׁ֖קֶל1See how you translated **70 shekels** in [7:13](../07/13.md). (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/translate-bweight]])
5417:73bxh3rc://*/ta/man/translate/translate-bweightby the standard weight of the sanctuary shekel0There were shekels of different weights. This is the one that people had to use in the sanctuary of the sacred tent. See how you translated this phrase in [Numbers 7:13](../07/13.md). Alternate translation: “measured by the standard weights used in the sanctuary” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/translate-bweight]])
5427:73vra2rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-activepassivefine flour mingled with oil0If your language does not use the passive form in this way, you can state this in active form or in another way that is natural in your language. Alternate translation: “fine flour that he had mixed with oil” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-activepassive]])
5437:74s3qcrc://*/ta/man/translate/translate-bweightone gold dish weighing ten shekels0If necessary, this can be written in modern measurements. See how you translated these same weights in [Numbers 7:14](../07/14.md). Alternate translation: “one gold dish weighing one tenth of a kilogram” or “one gold dish weighting 110 grams” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/translate-bweight]])
5447:77h23uthat were a year old0Alternate translation: “that were each one year old”
5457:77ql5zrc://*/ta/man/translate/translate-namesThis was the sacrifice of Pagiel son of Okran0“Pagiel” and “Okran” were names of men. See how you translated their names in [Numbers 1:13](../01/13.md). (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/translate-names]])
5467:78ki2vrc://*/ta/man/translate/translate-ordinalthe twelfth day0Alternate translation: “day 12” or “day number 12” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/translate-ordinal]])
5477:78ge9iAhira son of Enan0See how you translated this man’s name in [Numbers 1:15](../01/15.md).
5487:79hn31rc://*/ta/man/translate/translate-bweightוּ⁠מֵאָה֮ מִשְׁקָלָ⁠הּ֒1See how you translated **its weight was 130** in [7:13](../07/13.md). (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/translate-bweight]])
5497:79k7zrrc://*/ta/man/translate/translate-bweightשִׁבְעִ֥ים שֶׁ֖קֶל1See how you translated **70 shekels** in [7:13](../07/13.md). (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/translate-bweight]])
5507:79dle1rc://*/ta/man/translate/translate-bweightby the standard weight of the sanctuary shekel0There were shekels of different weights. This is the one that people had to use in the sanctuary of the sacred tent. See how you translated this phrase in [Numbers 7:13](../07/13.md). Alternate translation: “measured by the standard weights used in the sanctuary” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/translate-bweight]])
5517:79bkj8rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-activepassivefine flour mixed with oil0If your language does not use the passive form in this way, you can state this in active form or in another way that is natural in your language. Alternate translation: “fine flour that he had mixed with oil” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-activepassive]])
5527:80sw79rc://*/ta/man/translate/translate-bweightone gold dish weighing ten shekels0If necessary, this can be written in modern measurements. See how you translated these same weights in [Numbers 7:14](../07/14.md). Alternate translation: “one gold dish weighing one tenth of a kilogram” or “one gold dish weighting 110 grams” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/translate-bweight]])
5537:83ii74that were a year old0Alternate translation: “that were each one year old”
5547:83aeg9This was the sacrifice of Ahira son of Enan0Alternate translation: “This was what Ahira son of Enan gave as a sacrifice”
5557:83k2xrAhira son of Enan0See how you translated this man’s name in [Numbers 1:15](../01/15.md).
5567:84r8s7rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-idiomset all these apart0The phrase “set apart” means to be dedicated to a specific purpose. In this case, the offerings were dedicated to Yahweh. (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-idiom]])
5577:84m93son the day that Moses anointed the altar0Here the word “day” refers to a general period of time. The leaders of Israel dedicated these things over the course of 12 days. Alternate translation: “when Moses anointed the altar”
5587:85mxb7rc://*/ta/man/translate/translate-bweightשְׁלֹשִׁ֣ים וּ⁠מֵאָ֗ה1See how you translated **was 130** in [7:13](../07/13.md). Alternate translation: “was 130 shekels” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/translate-bweight]])
5597:85f75wrc://*/ta/man/translate/translate-bweightוְ⁠שִׁבְעִ֖ים הַ⁠מִּזְרָ֣ק הָ⁠אֶחָ֑ד1See how you translated “70 shekels” in [7:13](../07/13.md). Alternate translation: “was 70 shekels” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/translate-bweight]])
5607:85byk4rc://*/ta/man/translate/translate-numbers2,400 shekels0Alternate translation: “two thousand four hundred shekels” or “twenty-four hundred shekels” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/translate-numbers]])
5617:85wul3rc://*/ta/man/translate/translate-bweightby the standard weight of the sanctuary shekel0There were shekels of different weights. This is the one that people had to use in the sanctuary of the sacred tent. See how you translated this phrase in [Numbers 7:13](../07/13.md). Alternate translation: “measured by the standard weights used in the sanctuary” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/translate-bweight]])
5627:85dg3sAll the silver vessels weighed0Alternate translation: “All the silver vessels together weighed”
5637:85y3m8the silver vessels0This refers to all of the offerings that were made of silver, both the platters and the bowls.
5647:86c3swAll the gold dishes weighed0Alternate translation: “All the gold dishes together weighed”
5657:86ww9irc://*/ta/man/translate/translate-bweightעֶשְׂרִ֥ים וּ⁠מֵאָֽה1If necessary, this can be written in modern measurements. Alternate translation: “was one tenth of a kilogram” or “weighed 110 grams” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/translate-bweight]])
5667:86pb2yrc://*/ta/man/translate/translate-numbers120 shekels0Alternate translation: “one hundred and twenty shekels” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/translate-numbers]])
5677:88jy6xa year old0Alternate translation: “that were one year old”
5687:88uul3rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-activepassiveafter it was anointed0If your language does not use the passive form in this way, you can state this in active form or in another way that is natural in your language. Alternate translation: “after Moses had anointed it” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-activepassive]])
5697:89y6f1rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-synecdochehe heard his voice speaking to him0Here “his voice” refers to Yahweh. Alternate translation: “he heard Yahweh speaking to him” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-synecdoche]])
5707:89jpx6rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-parallelismfrom above the atonement lid & from between the two cherubim0These two phrases describe the same location. (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-parallelism]])
5717:89e4hsark of the testimony0See how you translated this phrase in [Numbers 4:5](../04/05.md).
5727:89cu31He spoke to him0Alternate translation: “Yahweh spoke to Moses”
5738:introv1ax0# Numbers 8 General Notes\n\n## Structure and formatting\n\nThe consecration of the tabernacle continues in this chapter. The people obeyed Yahweh’s exact instructions. (See: [[rc://*/tw/dict/bible/kt/consecrate]] and [[rc://*/tw/dict/bible/kt/tabernacle]])
5748:2v3fvmust give light in front0Alternate translation: “must shine towards the front”
5758:3u9fjto give light0Alternate translation: “to shine”
5768:4vx9crc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-activepassiveThe lampstand was made0If your language does not use the passive form in this way, you can state this in active form or in another way that is natural in your language. Alternate translation: “They had made the lampstand” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-activepassive]])
5778:4b9jfrc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-similewith hammered cups like blossoms0They were commanded to form the hammered cups so that they resembled flower blossoms. Alternate translation: “with hammered cups that resemble flower blossoms” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-simile]])
5788:7wa1qto purify them0Here “them” refers to the Levites.
5798:7ktl7rc://*/ta/man/translate/translate-symactionSprinkle the water of atonement on them0Moses sprinkling water on them was symbolic of their atonement. Alternate translation: “Sprinkle on their the water that symbolizes atonement” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/translate-symaction]])
5808:7f2sfrc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-ellipsiswash their clothes0The Levites are supposed to wash their own clothes. You can make clear the understood information. Alternate translation: “then make them wash their clothes” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-ellipsis]])
5818:8i32fa young bull and its grain offering0When offering a young bull, a grain offering was usually required to accompany it.
5828:8vp6grc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-activepassiveof fine flour mingled with oil0If your language does not use the passive form in this way, you can state this in active form or in another way that is natural in your language. Alternate translation: “of fine flour that they have mingled with oil” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-activepassive]])
5838:9t4tcassemble the whole community0Alternate translation: “gather the whole community”
5848:10v37lbefore Yahweh0Here Yahweh refers to himself by his own name.
5858:10w5rdrc://*/ta/man/translate/translate-symactionthe people of Israel must lay their hands on the Levites0The action “laying on hands” on someone was often done to dedicate them to Yahweh’s work or service. Alternate translation: “The people Israel must lay their hands on the Levites, dedicating them to me” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/translate-symaction]])
5868:11u7v5rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-simileas a wave offering0Aaron was to present the Levites to Yahweh with the same amount of dedication as if they were a sacrifice given to him. Alternate translation: “if they were a wave offering” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-simile]])
5878:12fq8nrc://*/ta/man/translate/translate-symactionThe Levites must place their hands on the heads of the bulls0This is a symbolic action that identifies the Levites with the animals being offered. In this way the person is offering himself through the animal to Yahweh. (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/translate-symaction]])
5888:13n5r9rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-similelift them up as a wave offering to me0Aaron was to present the Levites to Yahweh as if he were lifting up an offering to Yahweh. Alternate translation: “dedicate them to me, as if you were lifting them up a wave offering to me” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-simile]])
5898:15g1xtrc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-explicitYou must purify them. You must offer them as a wave offering0Yahweh repeats these things to emphasize their importance. This must happen before the Levites go to serve at the tent of meeting. The full meaning of this statement can be made clear. Alternate translation: “But first, you must purify them. You must offer them as a wave offering” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-explicit]])
5908:15jl1mrc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-simileYou must offer them as a wave offering0Aaron was to present the Levites to Yahweh as if they were a wave offering to him. Alternate translation: “You must dedicate them to me, as if you were presenting a wave offering to me” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-simile]])
5918:16fh6zrc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-parallelismeach male child who opens the womb, the firstborn0These two phrases mean basically the same thing and are combined for emphasize the firstborn sons. (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-parallelism]])
5928:16wn5hrc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-idiommale child who opens the womb0This is an idiom. “To open the womb” means to give birth for the first time. Here this refers to the first male child to which a mother gives birth. Alternate translation: “child who is the firstborn son of his mother” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-idiom]])
5938:17f6xgrc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-euphemismI took the lives0This is a polite way of referring to when a person kills someone. Alternate translation: “I killed” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-euphemism]])
5948:17a23tI set them apart0Here “them” refers to “the firstborn from among the people of Israel.”
5958:18c4qlrc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-ellipsisI have taken the Levites & instead of all the firstborn0The idea of “taking” is understood from the first part of the sentence and can be repeated in the second. Alternate translation: “I have taken the Levites … instead taking all of the firstborn” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-ellipsis]])
5968:19s2hrrc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphorI have given the Levites as a gift to Aaron and his sons0Yahweh appointing the Levites to help Aaron and his sons is spoken of as if they were a gift that Yahweh were giving to Aaron and his sons. (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor]])
5978:19f88sI have taken them & I have given them0Here “them” refers to the Levites.
5988:19av6bwhen they come near0Here “they” refers to the people of Israel.
5998:20r3gbrc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-parallelismMoses, Aaron, and the whole community of the people of Israel & The people of Israel did this with them0Here there are three parallel sentences that give the same information. It is repeated to emphasize that the people did to the Levites as Yahweh had commanded. Alternate translation: “Moses, Aaron, and the whole community of the people of Israel did with the Levites everything that Yahweh had commanded Moses concerning the Levites” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-parallelism]])
6008:22xtr2rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-abstractnounsto do their service0The word “service,” an abstract noun, can be expressed as a verb. Alternate translation: “to serve” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-abstractnouns]])
6018:22f444before Aaron and before Aaron’s sons0Alternate translation: “in the presence of Aaron and his sons”
6028:22x68hThis was0Alternate translation: “What they did was”
6038:22lzx3They treated all the Levites in this way0The word “They” refers to the people of Israel. Alternate translation: “They did to the Levites what Yahweh commanded”
6048:24ygl7All of this is for the Levites0Alternate translation: “All of these commandments are for the Levites”
6058:24q65xrc://*/ta/man/translate/translate-numberstwenty-five years old0Alternate translation: “25 years old” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/translate-numbers]])
6068:24l8m6must join the company to serve in the tent of meeting0The word “company” refers to the rest of the people working in the tent of meeting. See how you translated this phrase in [Numbers 4:3](../04/03.md).
6078:25hw8krc://*/ta/man/translate/translate-numbersat the age of fifty years0Alternate translation: “at 50 years old” or “when they become 50 years old” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/translate-numbers]])
6089:introp8ra0# Numbers 9 General Notes\n\n## Special concepts in this chapter\n\n### Passover\n\nThis chapter records the celebration of the Passover for the first time since it began. The people kept the Passover as directed by the Lord. (See: [[rc://*/tw/dict/bible/kt/passover]])
6099:1zi29rc://*/ta/man/translate/translate-ordinalin the first month of the second year after they came out from the land of Egypt0This means that they had come out of Egypt a year earlier. They were beginning their second year in the wilderness. (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/translate-ordinal]])
6109:1w91frc://*/ta/man/translate/translate-hebrewmonthsבַּ⁠חֹ֥דֶשׁ הָ⁠רִאשׁ֖וֹן1This is the **first month** of the Hebrew calendar. It marks when God brought the people of Israel out of Egypt. (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/translate-hebrewmonths]])
6119:1ku29rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-idiomafter they came out from the land of Egypt0Here “they” refers to the people of Israel. The phrase “came out” means to leave. Alternate translation: “after they left the land of Egypt” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-idiom]])
6129:2c6grrc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-explicitLet the people & at its fixed time of year0The word “fixed” means “previously set.” This means that this is when the observe it every year. Alternate translation: “Let the people … at the time of year they currently observe it” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-explicit]])
6139:3vk82rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-explicitOn the fourteenth day & at its fixed time of year0This is the set time of year that they celebrate the Passover. The full meaning of this statement can be made clear. Alternate translation: “On the fourteenth day … and observe it, for this is the time you do celebrate it every year” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-explicit]])
6149:3an5nrc://*/ta/man/translate/translate-ordinalthe fourteenth day0Alternate translation: “day 14” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/translate-ordinal]])
6159:3bb9qrc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-parallelismfollow all the regulations, and obey all the decrees0These two phrases mean basically the same thing and are combined to emphasize that they needed to obey the commands. (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-parallelism]])
6169:3p35mrc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-idiomYou must keep it0Here the phrase “keep it” is an idiom which means to observe it. Alternate translation: “You must observe it” or “You must celebrate it” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-idiom]])
6179:4zr42rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-idiomkeep the Festival of the Passover0Here the word “keep” means to observe. Alternate translation: “observe the Festival of the Passover” or “celebrate the Festival of the Passover” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-idiom]])
6189:5q5mvrc://*/ta/man/translate/translate-hebrewmonthsבָּ⁠רִאשׁ֡וֹן בְּ⁠אַרְבָּעָה֩ עָשָׂ֨ר י֥וֹם לַ⁠חֹ֛דֶשׁ1This refers to time in the Jewish calendar. (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/translate-hebrewmonths]])
6199:6n99krc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-explicitbecame unclean by the body of a dead man0This implies that they touched the dead man, which made them unclean. You can make clear the full meaning of this statement. Alternate translation: “became unclean because they touched the body of a dead man” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-explicit]])
6209:6fh1wrc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphorunclean0A person who God considers spiritually unacceptable or defiled is spoken of as if the person were physically unclean. (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor]])
6219:6uhc8rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-idiomkeep the Passover0Here the word “keep” means to observe. Alternate translation: “observe the Passover” or “celebrate the Passover” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-idiom]])
6229:7g6utrc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-explicitbecause of the dead body of a man0This means that they had touched a dead man’s body. You can make the full meaning of this statement clear. Alternate translation: “because we have touched the body of a dead man” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-explicit]])
6239:7uun2rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-rquestionWhy do you keep us from offering the sacrifice & among the people of Israel?0The men ask this question in order to complain that they are not allowed to participate in celebrating the Passover. If it would be helpful in your language, you could express this question as a statement. Alternate translation: “It is not fair that you keep us away from offering the sacrifice … among the people of Israel.” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-rquestion]])
6249:7w1xefixed0set or predetermined
6259:10t4tmrc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphorunclean0A person who God considers spiritually unacceptable or defiled is spoken of as if the person were physically unclean. (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor]])
6269:10z9zwrc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-explicitbecause of a dead body0This refers to someone touching a dead body. Alternate translation: “because you have touched a dead body” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-explicit]])
6279:10r2ytrc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-idiomkeep the Passover0Here the word “keep” means to observe. Alternate translation: “observe the Passover” or “celebrate the Passover” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-idiom]])
6289:11y3qarc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-idiomeat the Passover0Here the word “eat” means to observe. Alternate translation: “observe the Passover” or “celebrate the Passover” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-idiom]])
6299:11s5xbrc://*/ta/man/translate/translate-hebrewmonthsבַּ⁠חֹ֨דֶשׁ הַ⁠שֵּׁנִ֜י בְּ⁠אַרְבָּעָ֨ה עָשָׂ֥ר י֛וֹם1This refers to time in the Jewish calendar. Alternate translation: “day 14 of month 2” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/translate-hebrewmonths]])
6309:11mks7at evening0Alternate translation: “at sunset”
6319:11jjy6with bread that is made without yeast0Alternate translation: “with bread that contains no yeast”
6329:11p8inbitter herbs0These are small plants that have a strong and usually bad taste.
6339:12p3rhor break any of its bones0Alternate translation: “and they must not break any of its bones”
6349:13w4fsrc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphorany person who is clean0A person who God considers spiritually acceptable is spoken of as if the person were physically clean. (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor]])
6359:13we52rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-idiomkeep the Passover0Here the word “keep” means to observe. Alternate translation: “observe the Passover” or “celebrate the Passover” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-idiom]])
6369:13vx69rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphorוְ⁠נִכְרְתָ֛ה הַ⁠נֶּ֥פֶשׁ הַ⁠הִ֖וא1Here the phrase **cut off** means to be disowned and sent away. Alternate translation: “and that person must be sent away” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor]])
6379:13h37grc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-activepassiveוְ⁠נִכְרְתָ֛ה הַ⁠נֶּ֥פֶשׁ הַ⁠הִ֖וא1If your language does not use the passive form in this way, you can state this in active form or in another way that is natural in your language. Alternate translation: “and you must send that person away” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-activepassive]])
6389:13n841fixed0set or predetermined
6399:13j8p3rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphorThat man must carry his sin0Here the concept of the man having to bear the consequences of his sin is spoken of as if his sin were a heavy object that he had to carry. Alternate translation: “That man must bear the punishment for his sin” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor]])
6409:14ln14rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-youlives among you0Here “you” is plural and refers to the people of Israel. (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-you]])
6419:14t2rfrc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-parallelismhe must keep it according to the statute of the Passover and according to its rule0The words “statute” and “rule” mean basically the same thing and are used together to emphasize that the stranger must obey all of the rules about the Passover. Alternate translation: “that stranger must keep it and do all that Yahweh has commanded concerning the Passover” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-parallelism]])
6429:14bz6xin the land0Alternate translation: “in the land of Israel”
6439:15yg8grc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-activepassivethe tabernacle was set up0If your language does not use the passive form in this way, you can state this in active form or in another way that is natural in your language. Alternate translation: “the Levites set up the tabernacle” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-activepassive]])
6449:15b1a2the tent of the covenant decrees0This is another name for the tabernacle. See how you translated the phrase “the tabernacle of the covenant decrees” in [Numbers 1:50](../01/50.md).
6459:15z3jdrc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-simileIt appeared like fire until morning0This refers to the cloud’s appearance during the night. Here the cloud is compared to looking like a fire. Alternate translation: “During the night the cloud looked like a huge fire until morning” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-simile]])
6469:16xiu9rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-explicitIt continued that way0It may be helpful to explain that this refers to the cloud being over the tabernacle. Alternate translation: “The cloud remained this way over the tabernacle” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-explicit]])
6479:16e3lcrc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-simileappeared like fire at night0The cloud’s appearance is compared to a huge fire. Alternate translation: “it looked like a huge fire at night” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-simile]])
6489:17s8akrc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-activepassivethe cloud was taken up0If your language does not use the passive form in this way, you can state this in active form or in another way that is natural in your language. Alternate translation: “moved” or “Yahweh took up the cloud” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-activepassive]])
6499:17tp1cthe cloud stopped0Alternate translation: “the cloud stopped moving”
6509:18zmr7rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-abstractnounsAt Yahweh’s command0The word “command” can be expressed as a verb. Alternate translation: “When Yahweh commanded” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-abstractnouns]])
6519:20ech9on the tabernacle0Alternate translation: “over the tabernacle”
6529:20jqu8rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-idiommake camp0Here the word “make” means to “set up.” Alternate translation: “set up their camp” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-idiom]])
6539:21a7ugrc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-explicitfrom evening until morning0This means that the cloud only stayed over the tabernacle for one night. You make clear the full meaning of this statement. Alternate translation: “only from evening until morning” or “over the tabernacle for only one night” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-explicit]])
6549:21ynz2rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-explicitIf it continued0The full meaning of this statement can be made explicit. “If the cloud stayed over the tabernacle” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-explicit]])
6559:21zn66only when the cloud lifted would they journey on0Alternate translation: “then after the cloud moved they would travel”
6569:22y7i4rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-activepassivethe cloud was taken up0If your language does not use the passive form in this way, you can state this in active form or in another way that is natural in your language. Alternate translation: “the cloud rose up” or “Yahweh took up the cloud” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-activepassive]])
6579:23acm7rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-abstractnounsat Yahweh’s command0The word “command” can be expressed as a verb. Alternate translation: “what Yahweh commanded” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-abstractnouns]])
6589:23h49src://*/ta/man/translate/figs-activepassiveYahweh’s command given through Moses0If your language does not use the passive form in this way, you can state this in active form or in another way that is natural in your language. Alternate translation: “the command that Yahweh had given through Moses” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-activepassive]])
65910:introvix60# Numbers 10 General Notes\n\n## Special concepts in this chapter\n\n### Trumpets\n\nIn the ancient Near East, trumpets were used for many purposes. They were used to call people together. They were also used to lead people into battle.\n\n### Israel starts to move\n\nEach tribe had its place in line as did the tabernacle. Their movements through the desert were very deliberate and ordered. (See: [[rc://*/tw/dict/bible/kt/tabernacle]])
66010:2a5wurc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymyMake two silver trumpets0This means that Yahweh commanded Moses to have someone make the trumpet. He did not make them himself. Alternate translation: “Tell someone to make two silver trumpets” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy]])
66110:2a3nlrc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymyYou must use the trumpets0Moses will not blow the trumpets himself, but he will command the priests to blow them. (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy]])
66210:3k8w4in front of you0This means that Moses was to be there with the priest when he blew the trumpets. Alternate translation: “while you are present”
66310:4c73mrc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-parallelismthe leaders, the heads of the clans of Israel0These two phrases refer to the same group of people. Here the second phrase is used to describe the first phrase. Alternate translation: “the leaders, who are the heads of the clans of Israel” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-parallelism]])
66410:5vt88rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-youוּ⁠תְקַעְתֶּ֖ם תְּרוּעָ֑ה1Here the word **you** is plural. Yahweh is speaking to Moses, but he his referring to the priests. (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-you]])
66510:5a48lrc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymyוּ⁠תְקַעְתֶּ֖ם תְּרוּעָ֑ה1The priests will blow the trumpets, Moses will not. Alternate translation: “And they shall blow a blast” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy]])
66610:6m9abrc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-youוּ⁠תְקַעְתֶּ֤ם תְּרוּעָה֙ שֵׁנִ֔ית1Here the word **you** is plural. Yahweh is speaking to Moses, but he his referring to the priests. (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-you]])
66710:6huycrc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymyוּ⁠תְקַעְתֶּ֤ם תְּרוּעָה֙ שֵׁנִ֔ית1The priests will blow the trumpets, Moses will not. Alternate translation: “And they shall blow a second blast” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy]])
66810:6hik8rc://*/ta/man/translate/translate-ordinalthe second time0Alternate translation: “time number 2” or “again” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/translate-ordinal]])
66910:6bv3wThey must blow a loud signal for their journeys0Alternate translation: “They” refers to the priests and the word “their” refers to the people of Israel.
67010:7cga9When the community gathers together0Alternate translation: “To gather the community together”
67110:8ias7rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-yoube a regulation for you0Here “you” is plural and refers to the people of Israel. Alternate translation: “be a rule for you” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-you]])
67210:9em5lrc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-synecdocheWhen you go to war & oppresses you0Yahweh is speaking to Moses and uses the word “you,” but he is actually referring the people of Israel going to war. Alternate translation: “When the people of Israel to war … oppresses Israel” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-synecdoche]])
67310:9mze9rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymythen you must sound an alarm with the trumpets0Here Yahweh again speaks to Moses using the word “you” but actually wants Moses to have the priests blow the trumpets. Alternate translation: “then you must command the priests to sound an alarm with the trumpets” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy]])
67410:9unu5rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-idiomcall you to mind0This phrase “call to mind” means to remember. Alternate translation: “remember you” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-idiom]])
67510:10k3j1rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-abstractnounsof celebration0The noun “celebration” can be expressed with the verb “celebrate.” Alternate translation: “when you celebrate” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-abstractnouns]])
67610:10elw2rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymyyou must blow the trumpets0Here Yahweh again speaks to Moses using the word “you,” but actually wants him to have the priests blow the trumpets. Alternate translation: “you must command the priests to blow the trumpets” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy]]),
67710:10cu9lrc://*/ta/man/translate/translate-hebrewmonthsat the beginnings of the months0There are 12 months on the Hebrew calendar. The beginning phase of the moon with its sliver of light marked the beginning of each month in the lunar calendar. (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/translate-hebrewmonths]])
67810:10d7ndrc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-youyour burnt offerings & your fellowship offerings & you to me0In these phrases the words “your” and “you” are plural and refer to the people of Israel. (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-you]])
67910:10fs2wover the sacrifices0Alternate translation: “in honor of the sacrifices”
68010:10ii25rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-abstractnounswill act as a reminder of you to me0The word “reminder” can be expressed with the verb “remind.” Alternate translation: “will always remind you of me” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-abstractnouns]])
68110:10da3qThese will act0The word “these” refers to the trumpets and the sacrifices.
68210:11g9q8rc://*/ta/man/translate/translate-ordinalIn the second year0This refers to the second year after Yahweh brought the Israelites out of Egypt. Alternate translation: “In year 2” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/translate-ordinal]])
68310:11obourc://*/ta/man/translate/translate-hebrewmonthsבַּ⁠חֹ֥דֶשׁ הַ⁠שֵּׁנִ֖י בְּ⁠עֶשְׂרִ֣ים בַּ⁠חֹ֑דֶשׁ1This is the **second month** of the Hebrew calendar. Alternate translation: “on day 20 of month 2” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/translate-hebrewmonths]])
68410:11be2grc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-activepassivethe cloud was lifted0If your language does not use the passive form in this way, you can state this in active form or in another way that is natural in your language. Alternate translation: “the cloud rose up” or “Yahweh lifted the cloud” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-activepassive]])
68510:11gt38the tabernacle of the covenant decrees0The tabernacle was also called by this longer name because the ark with the law of God was placed inside it. See how you translated this in [Numbers 1:50](../01/50.md).
68610:13qmj1rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-activepassiveYahweh’s command given through Moses0If your language does not use the passive form in this way, you can state this in active form or in another way that is natural in your language. Alternate translation: “the commands that Yahweh had given through Moses” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-activepassive]])
68710:14x7lpThe camp under the banner of Judah’s descendants0This camp includes the three tribes under the division of Judah: Judah, Issachar, and Zebulun.
68810:14pjd4rc://*/ta/man/translate/translate-ordinalwent out first0They packed up their camp and they left that place before all the others left. (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/translate-ordinal]])
68910:14dc5vNahshon son of Amminadab0See how you translated this man’s name in [Numbers 1:7](../01/07.md).
69010:15w1anNethanel son of Zuar0See how you translated this man’s name in [Numbers 1:8](../01/08.md).
69110:16d9kaEliab son of Helon0See how you translated this man’s name in [Numbers 1:9](../01/09.md).
69210:17drx6Gershon & Merari0See how you translated these men’s names in [Numbers 3:17](../03/17.md).
69310:18fj8ythe armies under the banner of Reuben’s camp0This refers to the armies of the tribes under the division of Reuben: Reuben, Simeon, and Gad.
69410:18tn9fElizur son of Shedeur0See how you translated this man’s name in [Numbers 1:5](../01/05.md).
69510:19yx6mShelumiel son of Zurishaddai0See how you translated this man’s name [Numbers 1:6](../01/06.md).
69610:20r29yEliasaph son of Deuel0See how you translated this man’s name in [Numbers 1:14](../01/14.md).
69710:21n1ggKohathites0This refers to the descendants of Kohath. See how you translated this in [Numbers 3:27](../03/27.md).
69810:22q3rxThe armies under the banner of Ephraim’s descendants0This refers to the armies of the tribes under the division of Ephraim: Ephraim, Manasseh, and Benjamin.
69910:22rfy7Elishama son of Ammihud0See how you translated this man’s name in [Numbers 1:10](../01/10.md).
70010:23g3jnGamaliel son of Pedahzur0See how you translated this man’s name in [Numbers 1:10](../01/10.md).
70110:24f97kAbidan son of Gideoni0See how you translated this man’s name in [Numbers 1:11](../01/11.md).
70210:25m8a2The armies that camped under the banner of Dan’s descendants0This refers to the armies of the tribes under the division of Dan: Dan, Asher, and Naphtali.
70310:25bi6dAhiezer son of Ammishaddai0See how you translated this man’s name in [Numbers 1:12](../01/12.md).
70410:26c4ypPagiel son of Okran0See how you translated this man’s name in [Numbers 1:13](../01/13.md).
70510:27g3gkAhira son of Enan0See how you translated this man’s name in [Numbers 1:15](../01/15.md).
70610:29eup1rc://*/ta/man/translate/translate-namesHobab son of Reuel0This is the name of a man. (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/translate-names]])
70710:29ggx5that Yahweh described0Alternate translation: “that Yahweh described to us”
70810:29w51lwe will do you good0Alternate translation: “we will treat you well”
70910:31pn47rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-idiomYou must watch out for us0The phrase “watch out” means to guide and to take care of. Alternate translation: “You can guide us and show us how to live in the desert” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-idiom]])
71010:33q53aThey journeyed0Alternate translation: “They” refers to the people of Israel.
71110:33hp2qrc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-explicitthe mountain of Yahweh0This refers to Mount Sinai. The full meaning of this statement can be made explicit. Alternate translation: “Mount Sinai, the mountain of Yahweh” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-explicit]])
71210:33ilz3rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-personificationThe ark of the covenant of Yahweh went before them0The group of Levites carrying the ark of the covenant went before the people of Israel as the traveled. Alternate translation: “Men carried the ark of the covenant of Yahweh before them as they traveled” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-personification]])
71310:34r4vxby daylight0Alternate translation: “every day” or “during the day”
71410:35rz81rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-personificationWhenever the ark set out0Here the ark is spoken of as if were a person traveling. The ark was really being carried by men. Alternate translation: “Whenever the people carrying the ark set out” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-personification]])
71510:35hqm2rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphorRise up, Yahweh0Here the phrase “rise up” is a request for Yahweh to act, in this case Moses is asking him to scatter their enemies. (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor]])
71610:35n947rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphorMake those who hate you run from you0Here Moses speaks about Yahweh causing their enemies to flee from the people of Israel as if they were fleeing from Yahweh himself. Alternate translation: “Make those who hate you run away from your ark and your people” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor]])
71710:36a1nprc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-personificationWhenever the ark stopped0Here the ark is spoken of as if were a person traveling. The ark was really being carried by men. Alternate translation: “Whenever the people carrying the ark stopped” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-personification]])
71810:36s46drc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-explicitmany tens of thousands0This refers to people. The full meaning of this statement can be made explicit. Alternate translation: “many tens of thousands of people” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-explicit]])
71911:introt7jv0# Numbers 11 General Notes\n\n## Special concepts in this chapter\n\n### Complaining\n\nMoses complained about having too much responsibility. Therefore, God gave seventy men the spirit of prophecy to help Moses. The people complained about food, even though Yahweh was miraculously providing them with their food. The people complained because they did not have meat or fish to eat. God sent them quail. He punished some of the people, but it does not say why God did this. (See: [[rc://*/tw/dict/bible/kt/spirit]] and [[rc://*/tw/dict/bible/kt/prophet]])
72011:1y6b3Fire from Yahweh burned0Alternate translation: “Yahweh sent fire that burned”
72111:3n5yerc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-activepassiveThat place was named0This can be stated in the active form. Alternate translation: “They named that place” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-activepassive]])
72211:4tfn7rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-rquestionWho will give us meat to eat?0The Israelites ask this question in order to complain and to express their desire for something other than manna to eat. If it would be helpful in your language, you could express this question as a statement. Alternate translation: “We wish that we had meat to eat.” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-rquestion]])
72311:6s5bqour appetite is gone0Alternate translation: “we do not want to eat” or “we cannot eat”
72411:7wpg9coriander seed0Coriander is also known as cilantro. This seed serves as a spice when dried.
72511:7y9r3resin0This is a sticky substance with a pale yellow color.
72611:10uu2rrc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphorin Moses’ eyes0he eyes represent seeing, and seeing represents thoughts or judgment. Alternate translation: “in Moses’ opinion” or “in Moses’ judgement” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor]])
72711:11zm5krc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-rquestionGeneral Information:0# General Information:\n\nMoses complains to Yahweh using several rhetorical questions. (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-rquestion]])
72811:11qg3brc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-123personלָ⁠מָ֤ה הֲרֵעֹ֨תָ֙ לְ⁠עַבְדֶּ֔⁠ךָ1Moses speaks of himself in the third person. Alternate translation: “Why do you do evil to me?” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-123person]])
72911:11eej5rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-rquestionלָ⁠מָ֤ה הֲרֵעֹ֨תָ֙ לְ⁠עַבְדֶּ֔⁠ךָ וְ⁠לָ֛⁠מָּה לֹא־ מָצָ֥תִי חֵ֖ן בְּ⁠עֵינֶ֑י⁠ךָ לָ⁠שׂ֗וּם אֶת־ מַשָּׂ֛א כָּל־ הָ⁠עָ֥ם הַ⁠זֶּ֖ה עָלָֽ⁠י1Moses used these questions to complain about the way God was treating him. They can be expressed as statements. Alternate translation: “You should not treat me, your servant, so badly. You should not be angry with me by making me responsible for what all these people have done!” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-rquestion]])
73011:11jll4rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphorYou make me carry the load of all these people0Moses complains and speaks of leading the people and providing for them as if he were carrying a heavy load. Alternate translation: “You make me responsible for all these people, but it’s too hard for me” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor]])
73111:12hah2rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-rquestionDid I conceive all these people?0Moses used this question to remind God that Moses was not their father. Alternate translation: “I am not the father of all these people.” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-rquestion]])
73211:12iw91rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-rquestionHave I given them birth so that you should say to me, ‘Carry & baby?’0Moses wants God to remember that God told him to take care of the Israelites even though Moses was not their father. Alternate translation: “I have not given them birth, so you have no right to say to me, ‘Carry … baby’!” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-rquestion]])
73311:12p2qzrc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphorCarry them closely to your chest0To take care of the Israelites is spoken of as if it were to carry a helpless newborn baby. (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor]])
73411:12b2i5rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-rquestionShould I carry them & to give them?0If it would be helpful in your language, you could express this question as a statement. Alternate translation: “You should not expect me to carry them … to give them!” or “I am not able to carry them … to give them!” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-rquestion]])
73511:13pr1grc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-rquestionWhere can I find meat to give to all this people?0Moses used this question to complain that it was impossible for him to give meat to all the people. Alternate translation: “I cannot possibly find enough meat to give to all these people.” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-rquestion]])
73611:14is35rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphorI cannot bear all these people alone0Moses speaks of leading and providing for the people as if he were carrying them. Alternate translation: “I cannot provide for all these people alone” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor]])
73711:14x4d7rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-idiomThey are too much for me0This is an idiom. Alternate translation: “This responsibility is too difficult for me” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-idiom]])
73811:17tp3hrc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymysome of the Spirit that is on you0The “Spirit” here represents the power that God’s Spirit had given to Moses so that Moses could do what God told him to do. Alternate translation: “some of the power that the Spirit has given you” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy]])
73911:17dz3zrc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphorThey will bear the burden of the people with you0God speaks of the responsibility of leading and providing for the people as if it were a burden that Moses and the leaders would carry. Alternate translation: “They will help you care for the people” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor]])
74011:17qll3rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphorYou will not have to bear it alone0God speaks of the responsibility of leading and providing for the people as if it were a burden that Moses and the leaders would carry. Alternate translation: “You will not care for them alone” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor]])
74111:18mc86rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-rquestionWho will give us meat to eat?0The Israelites had asked this question in order to complain and to express their desire for something other than manna to eat. If it would be helpful in your language, you could express this question as a statement. Alternate translation: “We wish that we had meat to eat.” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-rquestion]])
74211:20mhi2rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphoruntil it comes out of your nostrils0This could mean: (1) God speaks of vomiting as if the food would come out through their nostrils. Alternate translation: “until you are sick and vomit” or (2) they would eat so much meat that it would be as if it would come out of their nostrils. Alternate translation: “until it feels like it would have to come out of your nostrils” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor]])
74311:20r2iyrc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-rquestionWhy did we leave Egypt?0The people had used this question to express regret and to complain. Alternate translation: “We never should have left Egypt.” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-rquestion]])
74411:21sej6rc://*/ta/man/translate/translate-numbers600,000 people0Alternate translation: “six hundred thousand people” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/translate-numbers]])
74511:22tbn5rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-rquestionShould we kill flocks and herds to satisfy them? Should we catch all the fish in the sea to satisfy them?0Moses uses these questions to express his doubt that there could be enough meat to feed all of the people. Alternate translation: “We would have to kill entire flocks and herds and catch all the fish in the sea to satisfy them!” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-rquestion]])
74611:22xap3rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-doubletflocks and herds0These two words mean basically the same thing. Together they emphasize a great number of animals. (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-doublet]])
74711:22c3w9rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-hyperboleall the fish in the sea0The word “all” is an exaggeration to show how impossible it was to provide food for all the people of Israel. (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-hyperbole]])
74811:22u4s6to satisfy them0Alternate translation: “to satisfy their hunger”
74911:23ky75rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymyהֲ⁠יַ֥ד יְהוָ֖ה תִּקְצָ֑ר1Here the word **hand** represents God’s power. Alternate translation: “Do you think that I am not powerful enough to do this?” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy]])
75011:23wp9rrc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-rquestionהֲ⁠יַ֥ד יְהוָ֖ה תִּקְצָ֑ר1God uses this question to rebuke Moses for thinking that God did not have the power to provide enough meat for the people. Alternate translation: “You should know I am more than strong enough to do this.” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-rquestion]])
75111:24qz74Yahweh’s words0Alternate translation: “what Yahweh had said”
75211:25c9s5rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymysome of the Spirit that was on Moses0The “Spirit” here represents the power that God’s Spirit had given to Moses. See how you translated a similar phrase in [Numbers 11:17](../11/17.md). Alternate translation: “some of the power that the Spirit had given to Moses” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy]])
75311:25g325rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphorput it on the seventy elders0Giving power to the elders is spoken of as putting the Spirit on them. See how you translated a similar phrase in [Numbers 11:17](../11/17.md). Alternate translation: “gave it to the seventy elders” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor]])
75411:25i7ynrc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphorWhen the Spirit rested on them0Having power from the Spirit is spoken of as if the Spirit rested on them. Alternate translation: “When they had power from the Spirit” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor]])
75511:26dn97rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphorThe Spirit also rested on them0The Spirit giving them power is spoken of as if the Spirit rested on them. Alternate translation: “The Spirit also gave them power” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor]])
75611:26b766rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-activepassiveTheir names were written on the list0This can be written in active form. Alternate translation: “Moses had written their names on the list” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-activepassive]])
75711:28p5f7stop them0Alternate translation: “tell them to stop prophesying”
75811:29x4narc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-rquestionAre you jealous for my sake?0Moses uses this question to rebuke Joshua. If it would be helpful in your language, you could express this question as a statement, if necessary. Alternate translation: “You should not be jealous for my sake.” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-rquestion]])
75911:29sl5xrc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-explicitAre you jealous for my sake?0What Joshua might have been jealous about can be stated clearly if needed. Alternate translation: “Are you concerned that they might be taking away something that belongs to me?” or “Are you concerned that people will not respect my authority?” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-explicit]])
76011:29nm1src://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphorthat he would put his Spirit on them all0Moses speaks of God’s Spirit giving people power as if God were to put his Spirit on them. Alternate translation: “that God’s Spirit would give them all power” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor]])
76111:31esv9rc://*/ta/man/translate/translate-unknownquail0a small bird (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/translate-unknown]])
76211:31k1e2about a day’s journey on one side and a day’s journey on the other side0Alternate translation: “in each direction for as far as a person could walk in one day”
76311:31w6alrc://*/ta/man/translate/translate-bdistanceוּ⁠כְ⁠אַמָּתַ֖יִם1A **cubit** is a unit of measurement equal to about 46 centimeters. Alternate translation: “and about 92 centimeters” or “and about 1 meter” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/translate-bdistance]])
76411:32t6d9rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-doublenegativesNo one gathered less than ten homers of quail0This is a double negative which can be expressed as a positive statement. Alternate translation: “Everyone gathered at least ten homers of quail” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-doublenegatives]])
76511:32r8bgrc://*/ta/man/translate/translate-bvolumeten homers0A homer is a unit of volume equal to about 220 liters. Alternate translation: “2,200 liters” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/translate-bvolume]])
76611:33zs3jrc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-parallelismWhile the meat was still between their teeth, while they were chewing it0These two phrases mean basically the same thing. Together they emphasize that God punished them immediately, even while they were eating the meat. Alternate translation: “While they were still eating the meat” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-parallelism]])
76711:34xkj8rc://*/ta/man/translate/translate-namesוַ⁠יִּקְרָ֛א אֶת־ שֵֽׁם־ הַ⁠מָּק֥וֹם הַ⁠ה֖וּא קִבְר֣וֹת הַֽתַּאֲוָ֑ה1This was the same **place** that was formerly called, “Taberah” in [11:3](../11/03.md). Alternate translation: “They named that place Kibroth Hattaavah” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/translate-names]])
76811:35j14nrc://*/ta/man/translate/translate-namesHazeroth0This is the name of a place in the desert. (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/translate-names]])
76912:introqam40# Numbers 12 General Notes\n\n## Structure and formatting\n\nSome translations set each line of poetry farther to the right than the rest of the text to make it easier to read. The ULT does this with the poetry in 12:6-8.\n\n## Important figures of speech in this chapter\n\n### Idiom\n\nGod used the idiom “mouth to mouth” meaning “speaking directly with both people present.” This indicated that Moses was more than just a prophet and greater than other prophets. (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-idiom]] and [[rc://*/tw/dict/bible/kt/prophet]])
77012:2h4pvrc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-rquestionHas Yahweh spoken only with Moses? Has he not spoken also with us?0Miriam and Aaron use these questions to complain that Moses had so much authority and they did not. If it would be helpful in your language, you could express this question as a statement. Alternate translation: “Yahweh has not spoken only with Moses. He has also spoken with us.” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-rquestion]])
77112:2aac3Now Yahweh heard0The word “Now” hear draws attention to the important point that follows.
77212:3v4cprc://*/ta/man/translate/writing-backgroundNow the man Moses0Alternate translation: “Now” is used to mark a break in the main story line. The narrator tells background information about Moses’ character. (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/writing-background]])
77312:5nrn9rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphora pillar of cloud0The shape of the cloud is spoken of as if it were a pillar. Alternate translation: “a cloud shaped like a pillar” or “a tall cloud” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor]])
77412:7q7syMy servant Moses is not like that0Alternate translation: “I do not speak to Moses like that”
77512:7m3bfrc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymyHe is faithful in all my house0Here “my house” represents the nation of Israel. Being faithful in God’s house represents being faithful in leading Israel. Alternate translation: “Moses leads my people faithfully” or “Moses is the one whom I trust to lead my people Israel” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy]])
77612:8n7drrc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-rquestionSo why are you unafraid to speak against my servant, against Moses?0Yahweh asks this question to rebuke Miriam and Aaron. If it would be helpful in your language, you could express this question as a statement. Alternate translation: “You should be afraid to speak against my servant, against Moses.” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-rquestion]])
77712:8f9rhrc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-parallelismagainst my servant, against Moses0The phrase “against Moses” clarifies that he is the “servant” of whom Yahweh speaks. Alternate translation: “against my servant, Moses” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-parallelism]])
77812:9b7b8rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphorYahweh’s anger burned against them0Yahweh’s anger is spoken of as if it were a fire. Alternate translation: “Yahweh became very angry with them” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor]])
77912:10e5f3rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-similewas as white as snow0Leprosy turned Miriam’s skin white. Alternate translation: “became very white” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-simile]])
78012:11e1ytrc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymydo not hold this sin against us0To hold people’s sin against them is to say that they are guilty for their sin. Here it represents punishing them for their sin. (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy]])
78112:12ml35rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-simileאַל־ נָ֥א תְהִ֖י כַּ⁠מֵּ֑ת1Aaron compares the deadly leprosy of Miriam to a stillborn baby who has begun to decompose. (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-simile]])
78212:13tf8rPlease heal her, God, please0Here “please” is repeated for emphasis.
78312:14f2gqrc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-hypoוְ⁠אָבִ֨י⁠הָ֙ יָרֹ֤ק יָרַק֙ בְּ⁠פָנֶ֔י⁠הָ1This describes something that could have happened but did not. (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-hypo]])
78412:14iv3zrc://*/ta/man/translate/translate-symactionוְ⁠אָבִ֨י⁠הָ֙ יָרֹ֤ק יָרַק֙ בְּ⁠פָנֶ֔י⁠הָ1Spitting in someone’s face was a terrible insult. (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/translate-symaction]])
78512:15dk19rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphorMiriam was shut outside the camp0Being sent out of the camp and not being allowed to go back in is spoken of as if there were a door that was closed behind her. Alternate translation: “Miriam was sent outside the camp” or “Miriam was kept outside the camp” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor]])
78612:15ww7lrc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-activepassiveMiriam was shut outside the camp0If your language does not use the passive form in this way, you can state this in active form or in another way that is natural in your language. Alternate translation: “Moses shut Miriam outside the camp” or “Moses sent Miriam outside the camp” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-activepassive]])
78712:16w7urHazeroth0This is the name of a place in the desert. See how you translated it in [Numbers 11:35](../11/35.md).
78813:introa1bi0# Numbers 13 General Notes\n\n## Special concepts in this chapter\n\n### Spies\n\nLeaders from each of the tribes went to spy on the Promised Land in Canaan. Yahweh was not concerned with how many people were there, because he could defeat them. It appears that he is testing the faith of the people. The people were supposed to be excited to enter this wonderful land, instead they were afraid. (See: [[rc://*/tw/dict/bible/kt/promisedland]] and [[rc://*/tw/dict/bible/kt/test]] and [[rc://*/tw/dict/bible/kt/faith]])
78913:2mg6wrc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-pastforfuturewhich I have given0God had decided that the land of Canaan would belong to the people of Israel, but they had not yet moved into it. Alternate translation: “which I have decided to give” or “which I will soon give” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-pastforfuture]])
79013:2t5e2Each man must be a leader among them0Alternate translation: “Each man whom you send must be a leader among his tribe”
79113:4l3bhrc://*/ta/man/translate/translate-namesShammua son of Zaccur0These are men’s names. (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/translate-names]])
79213:5eby6rc://*/ta/man/translate/translate-namesShaphat & Hori0These are men’s names. (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/translate-names]])
79313:6c885rc://*/ta/man/translate/translate-namesJephunneh0A man’s name. (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/translate-names]])
79413:7tja2rc://*/ta/man/translate/translate-namesIgal0A man’s name. (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/translate-names]])
79513:8yw3krc://*/ta/man/translate/translate-namesNun0A man’s name. (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/translate-names]])
79613:9l162rc://*/ta/man/translate/translate-namesPalti & Raphu0These are men’s names. (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/translate-names]])
79713:10sbw9rc://*/ta/man/translate/translate-namesGaddiel & Sodi0These are men’s names. (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/translate-names]])
79813:11n7llrc://*/ta/man/translate/translate-namesGaddi & Susi0These are men’s names. (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/translate-names]])
79913:11f5ifrc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-explicitfrom the tribe of Joseph (that is to say, from the tribe Manasseh)0The relationship between Joseph and Manasseh can be stated clearly. Alternate translation: “from the tribe of Joseph’s son Manasseh” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-explicit]])
80013:12hpf5rc://*/ta/man/translate/translate-namesAmmiel & Gemalli0These are men’s names. (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/translate-names]])
80113:13x1fnrc://*/ta/man/translate/translate-namesSethur & Michael0These are men’s names. (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/translate-names]])
80213:14m5uerc://*/ta/man/translate/translate-namesNahbi & Vophsi0These are men’s names. (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/translate-names]])
80313:15f4tzrc://*/ta/man/translate/translate-namesGeuel & Maki0These are men’s names. (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/translate-names]])
80413:16bb3lHoshea son of Nun0See how you translated these men’s names in [Numbers 13:8](../13/08.md).
80513:19kv19rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-rquestionIs it good or bad? What cities are there? Are they like camps, or are they fortified cities?0Moses asks these questions to explain the kind of information that the men were to report back to him. These can be expressed as a statement. Alternate translation: “See if the land is good or bad, what kind of cities are there, and whether those cities are only camps, or whether they have defensive walls around them.” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-rquestion]])
80613:19x34fAre they like camps, or are they fortified cities0Fortified cities had strong walls around them to protect them from enemy armies. Camps did not have these walls.
80713:21t6carc://*/ta/man/translate/translate-namesZin & Rehob0These are names of places. (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/translate-names]])
80813:21ubr4rc://*/ta/man/translate/translate-transliteratethe wilderness of Zin0The word “Zin” here is the Hebrew name of the wilderness. (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/translate-transliterate]])
80913:22f2jurc://*/ta/man/translate/translate-namesZoan0This is the name of a place. (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/translate-names]])
81013:22vki3rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-activepassiveוְ⁠חֶבְר֗וֹן שֶׁ֤בַע שָׁנִים֙ נִבְנְתָ֔ה לִ⁠פְנֵ֖י צֹ֥עַן מִצְרָֽיִם1If your language does not use the passive form in this way, you can state this in active form or in another way that is natural in your language. Alternate translation: “And the Canaanites had built Hebron seven years before the Egyptians built Zoan” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-activepassive]])
81113:22z3rnrc://*/ta/man/translate/translate-namesAhiman & Sheshai & Talmai0These are names of clans that were named after their ancestors. (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/translate-names]])
81213:22i3eirc://*/ta/man/translate/translate-namesAnak0This is the name of a man. (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/translate-names]])
81313:23hg6erc://*/ta/man/translate/translate-namesEshkol0This is the name of a place. (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/translate-names]])
81413:23th6kbetween two of their group0Alternate translation: “between two men of their group”
81513:24rxd9rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-activepassiveThat place was named0If your language does not use the passive form in this way, you can state this in active form or in another way that is natural in your language. Alternate translation: “They named that place” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-activepassive]])
81613:25ky7rrc://*/ta/man/translate/translate-numbersAfter forty days0Alternate translation: “After 40 days” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/translate-numbers]])
81713:26kr4lrc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymyThey brought back word0Here “word” refers to a report. Alternate translation: “They brought back their report” or “They reported what they had seen” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy]])
81813:27id7vrc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphorוְ֠⁠גַם זָבַ֨ת חָלָ֥ב וּ⁠דְבַ֛שׁ הִ֖וא1They spoke of the land being good for animals and plants as if the milk and honey from those animals and plants were flowing through the land. Alternate translation: “And it is certainly excellent for raising livestock and growing crops” or “And it is certainly a very fertile land” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor]])
81913:27q2asrc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymymilk0Since milk comes from cows and goats, it represents livestock and the food produced from the livestock. Alternate translation: “food from livestock” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy]])
82013:27qn6hrc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymyhoney0Since honey is produced from flowers, it represents crops and the food produced from the crops. Alternate translation: “food from crops” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy]])
82113:32du7cthey spread around & They said0Here “they” refers to all of the men who examined the land except for Caleb and Joshua.
82213:32e74qthe land that they had examined0Here “they” refers to all of the men who examined the land including Caleb and Joshua.
82313:32i1fsrc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphora land that eats up its inhabitants0The men speak of the land, or the people of the land, being very dangerous as if the land ate up people. Alternate translation: “a very dangerous land” or “a land where the people will kill us” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor]])
82413:33zz8mrc://*/ta/man/translate/translate-namesAnak0This is the name of a man. (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/translate-names]])
82513:33ckl6rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphorIn our own sight & in their sight0Here sight represents evaluation and judgement. Alternate translation: “In our own opinion … in their opinion” or “In our own judgement … in their judgement” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor]])
82613:33s8xmrc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-similewe were like grasshoppers in comparison with them0The men speak of grasshoppers to show how very small they thought themselves to be compared to the people of the land. Alternate translation: “we are as small as grasshoppers in comparison with them” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-simile]])
82714:intropaw90# Numbers 14 General Notes\n\n## Important figures of speech in this chapter\n\n### Rhetorical Questions\n\nThe author uses several rhetorical questions in this chapter. These questions indicate that people did not have faith in Yahweh. Yahweh also uses rhetorical questions to show the people’s lack of faith. (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-rquestion]] and [[rc://*/tw/dict/bible/kt/faith]])
82814:3r8f9rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-rquestionWhy did Yahweh bring us to this land to die by the sword?0The people use this question in order to complain and accuse Yahweh of treating them unfairly. If it would be helpful in your language, you could express this question as a statement. Alternate translation: “Yahweh should not have brought us to this land only to die by the sword.” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-rquestion]])
82914:3c2aprc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymyto die by the sword0Here “the sword” represents either being killed by the sword or being killed in battle. Alternate translation: “to die when people attack us with swords” or “to die in battle” or (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy]])
83014:3y89nrc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-rquestionIs it not better for us to return to Egypt?0The people use this question to encourage people to agree with them that it would be better to return to Egypt. If it would be helpful in your language, you could express this question as a statement. Alternate translation: “It would be better for us to return to Egypt than to try to conquer Canaan.” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-rquestion]])
83114:4t6qpThey said to each another0This refers to the people of Israel.
83214:5f4j7rc://*/ta/man/translate/translate-symactionlay facedown0Moses and Aaron did this to show that they were humbling themselves before God. They feared that God might punish the people for rebelling against him. Alternate translation: “lay facedown in humility to God” or “lay facedown to pray to God” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/translate-symaction]])
83314:6p2vsrc://*/ta/man/translate/translate-namesNun & Jephunneh0These are names of men. (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/translate-names]])
83414:6d9igrc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-activepassivewho were some of those sent0If your language does not use the passive form in this way, you can state this in active form or in another way that is natural in your language. Alternate translation: “who were some of those whom Moses sent” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-activepassive]])
83514:6s58brc://*/ta/man/translate/translate-symactiontore their clothes0Tearing one’s clothes was a gesture indicating the person is very troubled and is mourning. (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/translate-symaction]])
83614:8nc38rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphorThe land flows with milk and honey0They spoke of the land being good for animals and plants as if the milk and honey from those animals and plants flowed through it. See how you translated this in [Numbers 13:27](../13/27.md). Alternate translation: “It is excellent for raising livestock and growing crops” or “It is very fertile land” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor]])
83714:9yk5grc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphorכִּ֥י לַחְמֵ֖⁠נוּ הֵ֑ם1Joshua and Caleb speak of destroying their enemies as easily as if they were eating bread. Alternate translation: “for we will destroy them as easily as we can eat food” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor]])
83814:9en4qrc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-activepassiveTheir protection will be removed from them0If your language does not use the passive form in this way, you can state this in active form or in another way that is natural in your language. Alternate translation: “Yahweh will remove their protection from them” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-activepassive]])
83914:9z1a2rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-abstractnounsTheir protection0If your language does not use an abstract noun for the idea behind the word **protection**, you can express the same idea with “protect.” Alternate translation: “Anyone that might protect them” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-abstractnouns]])
84014:11g9t8rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-rquestionHow long must this people despise me? How long must they fail to trust me, despite all the signs & them?0Yahweh uses these questions to show that he was angry and had lost patience with the people. They can be translated as statements. Alternate translation: “This people has despised me for too long. They have failed to trust me for too long, despite all the signs … them.” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-rquestion]])
84114:12fg73disinherit them0This may imply that he would destroy them, and some versions translate it that way. Alternate translation: “reject them from being my people”
84214:12i52qrc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-youmake from your own clan0Here “your” is singular and refers to Moses. (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-you]])
84314:14ugy1rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphoryou are seen face to face0This could mean: (1) Moses speaks of God showing himself to his people as if God had allowed them to actually see his face. Alternate translation: “they have seen you” or (2) Moses speaks of the intimate relationship between him and God as if Moses could see God’s face when God spoke to him. Alternate translation: “you speak directly to me” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor]])
84414:15py5frc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphoras one man0Killing them all at the same time is spoken of as killing them as one person. Alternate translation: “all at one time” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor]])
84514:18rp6drc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-abstractnounsabundant in covenant faithfulness0If your language does not use an abstract noun for the idea behind the word **faithfulness**, you can express the same idea with “faithful” or “faithfully.” Alternate translation: “always faithful to his covenant” or “always faithfully loves his people” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-abstractnouns]])
84614:18gp2rrc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphorHe will by no means clear the guilty0Clearing away people’s sin is a metaphor for refusing to punish them. God would not clear away the sin of guilty people. Alternate translation: “He will always punish the guilty” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor]])
84714:18z9darc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphorwhen he brings the punishment of the ancestors’ sin on their descendants0Punishing people is spoken of as if punishment were an object that could be brought and put on people. Alternate translation: “when he punishes the guilty people’s descendants for the guilty people’s sins” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor]])
84814:21ft8lrc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-activepassiveall the earth will be filled with my glory0If your language does not use the passive form in this way, you can state this in active form or in another way that is natural in your language. Alternate translation: “my glory will fill all the earth” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-activepassive]])
84914:22nu5rthey have still tempted me0Alternate translation: “they have continued to test me”
85014:22ksb4rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-idiomthese ten times0Here the number 10 represents too many times. Alternate translation: “too many times” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-idiom]])
85114:22hz59rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymyhave not listened to my voice0Here “listened” represents obedience, and God’s voice represents what he said. Alternate translation: “have not obeyed what I have said” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy]])
85214:24n5djrc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymyעֵ֣קֶב הָֽיְתָ֞ה ר֤וּחַ אַחֶ֨רֶת֙ עִמּ֔⁠וֹ1Here, **spirit** represents his attitude. Caleb was willing to obey God. What his attitude was can be stated clearly. Alternate translation: “because he has a different attitude” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy]])
85314:27tw5brc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-rquestionHow long must I tolerate this evil community that criticizes me?0Yahweh asks this question because he has lost patience with the people. If it would be helpful in your language, you could express this question as a statement. Alternate translation: “I have tolerated this evil community who has criticized me long enough.” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-rquestion]])
85414:27xx71rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-abstractnounsI have heard the complaining of the people of Israel0The word “complaining,” an abstract noun, can be expressed as a verb. Alternate translation: “I have heard the people of Israel complain” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-abstractnouns]])
85514:28l1fyas you have spoken in my hearing0Alternate translation: “as I have heard you say”
85614:29w3warc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymyYour dead bodies will fall0Their dead bodies falling represents them dying. Alternate translation: “You will die” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy]])
85714:29eyl2rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-activepassiveyou who were counted in the census0If your language does not use the passive form in this way, you can state this in active form or in another way that is natural in your language. Alternate translation: “you whom Moses counted in the census” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-activepassive]])
85814:29me6zfrom twenty years old and upward0Alternate translation: “twenty years old and older”
85914:32aj16rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymyyour dead bodies will fall0Their dead bodies falling represents them dying. Alternate translation: “you will die” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy]])
86014:33kz3xYour children will be shepherds in the wilderness0Some modern versions choose to translate, “Your children will wander in the wilderness.” This is because in ancient times, shepherds usually wandered from place to place so their flocks and herds could find pasture.
86114:33qfw3They must bear the consequences of your acts0Alternate translation: “They must suffer the consequences of your acts” or “They must suffer because of your acts”
86214:33np7arc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymyuntil the end of your corpses0A corpse is a dead body. The end of their corpses represents the last of the them dying. Alternate translation: “until the last one of you dies” or “until all of you die” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy]])
86314:34b4f1bear the consequences of your sins0Alternate translation: “suffer the consequences of your sins” or “suffer because of your sins”
86414:35ymw2rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-explicitThey will be completely cut off0This probably means that they will no longer exist. Alternate translation: “they will come to an end” or “they will all be destroyed” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-explicit]])
86514:37s3psrc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-explicitthese men who had brought out a bad report about the land were struck down, and they died of a plague before Yahweh0The phrase “plague before Yahweh” shows that Yahweh struck them down. If your language does not use the passive form in this way, you can state this in active form or in another way that is natural in your language. Alternate translation: “Yahweh struck down these men who had brought out a bad report about the land, and they died” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-explicit]])
86614:40a9pcLook, we are here0They use these words to emphasize that they have changed their minds and now want to do what they should have done the day before. Your language may have a different way of showing this.
86714:41ey92rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-rquestionWhy are you now violating Yahweh’s command?0Moses asks this question to rebuke the people of Israel. If it would be helpful in your language, you could express this question as a statement. Alternate translation: “You should not be violating Yahweh’s command again.” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-rquestion]])
86814:42e9xwrc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphorYahweh is not with you0Helping them is spoken of as being with them. Alternate translation: “Yahweh will not help you” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor]])
86914:42h2klrc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-activepassiveto prevent you from being defeated by your enemies0If your language does not use the passive form in this way, you can state this in active form or in another way that is natural in your language. Alternate translation: “to prevent your enemies from defeating you” or “to give you victory over your enemies” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-activepassive]])
87014:43vu71rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymyyou will die by the sword0Here “the sword” refers to battle. Alternate translation: “you will die in battle” or “they will kill you when you fight against them” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy]])
87114:43wp6trc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphoryou turned back from following Yahweh0Obeying Yahweh is spoken of as following him, and stopping doing that is spoken of as turning away from him. Alternate translation: “you stopped obeying Yahweh” or “you have decided not to obey Yahweh” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor]])
87214:43qj3crc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphorhe will not be with you0Helping them is spoken of as being with them. Alternate translation: “he will not help you” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor]])
87314:44dy4mthey presumed to go up into the hill country0Alternate translation: “they dared to go up into the hill country even though God did not approve”
87414:44c73cinto the hill country0Much of the land of Israel is elevated. When the Israelites crossed the Jordan River valley to attack the Canaanites, there were hills that they had to climb in order to go farther into the land of Canaan.
87515:intros9dr0# Numbers 15 General Notes\n\n## Special concepts in this chapter\n\n### Purifying the people\n\nAs the people travel through the wilderness, Yahweh is purifying them. He is doing this so that they are able to enter into the Promised Land. (See: [[rc://*/tw/dict/bible/kt/purify]] and [[rc://*/tw/dict/bible/kt/promisedland]])\n\n## Other possible translation difficulties in this chapter\n\n### Prostitution\n\nThe imagery of prostitution is commonly used in Scripture to indicate that Yahweh alone is to be worshiped. The people are compared to the prostitute because a husband is to only have a sexual relationship with his wife. Both the prostitute and the worship of other gods are violations of this exclusive relationship. Many cultures will struggle with this imagery because of a desire to use euphemisms. (See: [[rc://*/tw/dict/bible/kt/falsegod]] and [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-euphemism]])
87615:1kit4General Information:0# General Information:\n\nNumbers 15:1-32 tells what God told Moses to tell the people of Israel.
87715:3w63brc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphorto produce a pleasing aroma for Yahweh from the herd or the flock0The Lord’s pleasure with the aroma represents his pleasure with the person who burns the offering. Alternate translation: “to please Yahweh by burning a sacrifice from the herd or the flock” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor]])
87815:4x238a burnt offering0This refers to the offerings spoken of in [Numbers 15:3](../15/03.md).
87915:4yb2vrc://*/ta/man/translate/translate-bvolumea tenth of an ephah0An ephah is a unit of volume equal to about 22 liters. Alternate translation: “about 2 liters” or “two liters” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/translate-bvolume]])
88015:4tf7wrc://*/ta/man/translate/translate-bvolumeone-fourth of a hin0A hin is a unit of volume equal to about 3.7 liters. Alternate translation: “about 1 liter” or “one liter” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/translate-bvolume]])
88115:6c6bqrc://*/ta/man/translate/translate-bvolumetwo-tenths of an ephah0An ephah is a unit of volume equal to about 22 liters. Alternate translation: “4 liters” or “four and a half liters” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/translate-bvolume]])
88215:6n7vurc://*/ta/man/translate/translate-bvolumea third of a hin0A hin is a unit of volume equal to about 3.7 liters. Alternate translation: “one liter” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/translate-bvolume]])
88315:7pp6erc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphorIt will produce a sweet aroma for Yahweh0The Lord’s pleasure with the aroma represents his pleasure with the person who burns the offering. Alternate translation: “You will please Yahweh by offering it” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor]])
88415:9tu6yrc://*/ta/man/translate/translate-bvolumethree-tenths of an ephah0You may convert this to a modern measure. Alternate translation: “six and one half liters” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/translate-bvolume]])
88515:9r51wrc://*/ta/man/translate/translate-bvolumehalf a hin0You may convert this to a modern measure Alternate translation: “two liters” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/translate-bvolume]])
88615:10l51mrc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-activepassivemade by fire0If your language does not use the passive form in this way, you can state this in active form or in another way that is natural in your language. Alternate translation: “that you burn on the altar” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-activepassive]])
88715:10h4r6rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphorto produce a sweet aroma for Yahweh0The Lord being pleased with the sincere worshiper who offers the sacrifice is spoken of as if God were pleased with the aroma of the sacrifice. Alternate translation: “to please Yahweh by offering it” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor]])
88815:11f88grc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-activepassiveIt must be done0If your language does not use the passive form in this way, you can state this in active form or in another way that is natural in your language. Alternate translation: “You must do it” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-activepassive]])
88915:12a9x6rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-activepassivemust be done as described0If your language does not use the passive form in this way, you can state this in active form or in another way that is natural in your language. Alternate translation: “you must do as I have described” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-activepassive]])
89015:13p4ptrc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-activepassivemade by fire0If your language does not use the passive form in this way, you can state this in active form or in another way that is natural in your language. Alternate translation: “that they burn on the altar” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-activepassive]])
89115:13ziu6rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphorto produce an aroma that is pleasing to Yahweh0Yahweh being pleased with the sincere worshiper who offers the sacrifice is spoken of as if Yahweh were pleased with the aroma of the sacrifice. Alternate translation: “to please Yahweh by offering it” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor]])
89215:14l1dirc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-activepassivehe must make an offering made by fire0If your language does not use the passive form in this way, you can state this in active form or in another way that is natural in your language. Alternate translation: “he must burn an offering on the altar” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-activepassive]])
89315:14b1iarc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphorto produce a sweet aroma for Yahweh0The Lord being pleased with the sincere worshiper who offers the sacrifice is spoken of as if God were pleased with the aroma of the sacrifice. Alternate translation: “to please Yahweh by offering it” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor]])
89415:15wi5kAs you are, so also must be the traveler0This could mean: (1) “You and the traveler staying with you are alike before Yahweh” or (2) “The same law applies to both you and the traveler”
89515:15l678rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-explicitHe must act as you act before Yahweh0Because it says that they must act as the Israelites in Yahweh’s presence, it is implied that they must obey all of Yahweh’s commands. Alternate translation: “he must act as you act and obey all of Yahweh’s commands” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-explicit]])
89615:19w5icrc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-activepassivethe food produced in the land0If your language does not use the passive form in this way, you can state this in active form or in another way that is natural in your language. Alternate translation: “the food that the land produces” or “the food that you produce in the land” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-activepassive]])
89715:20yt5qrc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymythe first of your dough0This could mean: (1) the first grain that they would gather during the harvest or (2) the dough that they would make from the first of their grain. (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy]])
89815:20i3c9a loaf0Calling it a loaf implies that they would cooked the dough first.
89915:20huf4rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-idiomto raise it up as a raised offering0This idiom “raise it up” refers to offering it as a gift. Alternate translation: “to offer it as a gift” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-idiom]])
90015:20hum8a raised offering from the threshing floor0The offering is spoken of as being from the threshing floor because this is where they would separate the grain from the other parts of the plant.
90115:22pp7rGeneral Information:0# General Information:\n\nThe word “you” here refers to Israelite people.
90215:24mua7rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphorto produce a sweet aroma for Yahweh0The Lord being pleased with the sincere worshipers who offer the sacrifice is spoken of as if God were pleased with the aroma of the sacrifice. Alternate translation: “to please Yahweh by burning it” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor]])
90315:24l26trc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-activepassivemust be made a grain offering and drink offering0If your language does not use the passive form in this way, you can state this in active form or in another way that is natural in your language. Alternate translation: “you must make a grain offering and drink offering” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-activepassive]])
90415:24w7mxrc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-activepassiveas commanded by the decree0If your language does not use the passive form in this way, you can state this in active form or in another way that is natural in your language. Alternate translation: “as the decree commands” or “as I commanded when I made the decree” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-activepassive]])
90515:25xii5rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-activepassiveThey will be forgiven0If your language does not use the passive form in this way, you can state this in active form or in another way that is natural in your language. Alternate translation: “I will forgive them” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-activepassive]])
90615:25gs8crc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-activepassivemade by fire0If your language does not use the passive form in this way, you can state this in active form or in another way that is natural in your language. Alternate translation: “that they made by fire” or “that they burned on the altar” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-activepassive]])
90715:26scd4rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-activepassiveall the community of the people of Israel will be forgiven0If your language does not use the passive form in this way, you can state this in active form or in another way that is natural in your language. Alternate translation: “I will forgive all the community of the people of Israel” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-activepassive]])
90815:27de37a female goat a year old0Alternate translation: “a 1-year-old female goat”
90915:28xn5jrc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-activepassiveThat person will be forgiven when atonement has been made0If your language does not use the passive form in this way, you can state this in active form or in another way that is natural in your language. Alternate translation: “I will forgive that person when the priest has made atonement” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-activepassive]])
91015:30i7a8rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphorוְ⁠נִכְרְתָ֛ה הַ⁠נֶּ֥פֶשׁ הַ⁠הִ֖וא מִ⁠קֶּ֥רֶב עַמָּֽ⁠הּ1The metaphor **cut off** could mean: (1) he must be sent away from Israel. (2) he must not be considered a member of the people of Israel anymore. (3) he must be killed. (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor]])
91115:30x0iarc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-activepassiveוְ⁠נִכְרְתָ֛ה הַ⁠נֶּ֥פֶשׁ הַ⁠הִ֖וא מִ⁠קֶּ֥רֶב עַמָּֽ⁠הּ1If your language does not use the passive form in this way, you can state this in active form or in another way that is natural in your language. Alternate translation: “And his people must send him away” or “And I will no longer consider him to be one of the people of Israel” or “And you must kill him” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-activepassive]])
91215:31jjv8rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymyמִצְוָת֖⁠וֹ הֵפַ֑ר1Not obeying a **commandment** of Yahweh is spoken of as breaking it. Alternate translation: “has disobeyed my commandment” or “has not obeyed what I commanded” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy]])
91315:31d6w9rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymyעֲוֺנָ֥⁠ה בָֽ⁠הּ1Here, **iniquity** could refer to: (1) the punishment for that sin or (2) the guilt of that sin. (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy]])
91415:31dzlsrc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphorעֲוֺנָ֥⁠ה בָֽ⁠הּ1Here, **iniquity** being **on him** is a metaphor that could mean: (1) he is being punished. Alternate translation: “I will punish him because of his sin” (2) he is guilty. Alternate translation: “I will consider him guilty” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor]])
91515:34rs36rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-activepassiveit had not been declared what should be done with him0If your language does not use the passive form in this way, you can state this in active form or in another way that is natural in your language. Alternate translation: “Yahweh had not declared what they should do with him” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-activepassive]])
91615:35hw5xrc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-activepassiveThe man must surely be put to death0If your language does not use the passive form in this way, you can state this in active form or in another way that is natural in your language. Alternate translation: “You must surely put the man to death” or “The man must surely die” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-activepassive]])
91715:38k8rmthe descendants of Israel0Alternate translation: “the people of Israel”
91815:39hl7ato carry them out0Alternate translation: “to obey them”
91915:39gwl3rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphorוְ⁠לֹֽא־ תָתֻ֜רוּ אַחֲרֵ֤י לְבַבְ⁠כֶם֙ וְ⁠אַחֲרֵ֣י עֵֽינֵי⁠כֶ֔ם1Here, **explore after** is a metaphor for thinking about something. Alternate translation: “so that you do not think about whatever your heart and eyes want” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor]])
92015:39iqf7rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymyוְ⁠לֹֽא־ תָתֻ֜רוּ אַחֲרֵ֤י לְבַבְ⁠כֶם֙ וְ⁠אַחֲרֵ֣י עֵֽינֵי⁠כֶ֔ם1Here the **heart** represents what a person wants, and the **eyes** represent what a person sees and wants. Alternate translation: “And you must not think about whatever you want” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy]])
92115:39vhx4rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphorאֲשֶׁר־ אַתֶּ֥ם זֹנִ֖ים אַחֲרֵי⁠הֶֽם1Being unfaithful to God by choosing to do whatever they want is spoken of as if they were women who were unfaithful to their husband by choosing to have sinful relationships with other men. (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor]])
92215:39bbvkrc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-explicitאֲשֶׁר־ אַתֶּ֥ם זֹנִ֖ים אַחֲרֵי⁠הֶֽם1It can be stated clearly that this was a shameful thing to do. Alternate translation: “and be shamefully unfaithful to me” or “and do those things instead of obeying me” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-explicit]])
92315:40x4hprc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-idiomcall to mind0This is an idiom. Alternate translation: “remember” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-idiom]])
92415:41zvn9I am Yahweh your God0This clause is repeated for emphasis.
92516:introq8140# Numbers 16 General Notes\n\n## Special concepts in this chapter\n\n### Rebellion and punishment\n\nA certain Levite and a few men from the tribe of Reuben claimed that they were just as good as Moses and Aaron, and they also could do the work of sacrificing animals at the sacred tent. So Moses told them to come to the sacred tent and burn incense to Yahweh. God then made the earth open and swallow up these leaders and their families. He also sent fire to destroy 250 other men who had joined with those leaders. These actions showed that only the Levites, those whom Yahweh appointed, could be priests. Also, it taught the people that to rebel against Yahweh’s anointed was to rebel against Yahweh. (See: [[rc://*/tw/dict/bible/kt/appoint]] and [[rc://*/tw/dict/bible/kt/priest]] and [[rc://*/tw/dict/bible/kt/anoint]])
92616:1xx9nKohath0See how you translated this man’s name in [Numbers 3:17](../03/17.md).
92716:2t69qrc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphorrose up against Moses0Rebelling or criticizing someone in authority is spoken of as if they were standing up to fight. Alternate translation: “rebelled against Moses” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor]])
92816:2uge1rc://*/ta/man/translate/translate-numberstwo hundred and fifty0Alternate translation: “250” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/translate-numbers]])
92916:2xrx5well-known members in the community0Alternate translation: “famous members of the community” or “important men in the community”
93016:3d8r9rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-idiomYou have gone too far0This represents doing more than one should. Alternate translation: “You have done more than you should” or “You assume to have more authority than you should” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-idiom]])
93116:3d8nyrc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-rquestionWhy do you lift up yourselves above the rest of Yahweh’s community?0The men ask this question to rebuke Moses and Aaron. If it would be helpful in your language, you could express this question as a statement. Alternate translation: “You are wrong to lift up yourselves above the rest of Yahweh’s community.” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-rquestion]])
93216:3df9erc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphorlift up yourselves above the rest0Considering someone to be important is spoken of as lifting it up. Alternate translation: “consider yourselves more important than the rest” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor]])
93316:4srs6rc://*/ta/man/translate/translate-symactionhe lay facedown0This indicates that Moses was humbling himself before God. He was afraid that God would punish the people for rebelling against God and his chosen leaders. (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/translate-symaction]])
93416:5fhi5rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-activepassivewho is set apart to him0If your language does not use the passive form in this way, you can state this in active form or in another way that is natural in your language. Alternate translation: “whom Yahweh has set apart for himself” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-activepassive]])
93516:6gjn6censers0containers in which to burn incense
93616:7ch73rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-idiombefore Yahweh0This is an idiom. Alternate translation: “in Yahweh’s presence” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-idiom]])
93716:7mzq8rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-activepassivethat man will be set apart to Yahweh0If your language does not use the passive form in this way, you can state this in active form or in another way that is natural in your language. Alternate translation: “Yahweh will set apart that man for himself” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-activepassive]])
93816:7d9vhrc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-idiomYou have gone too far0This represents doing more than one should. Alternate translation: “You have done more than you should” or “You assume to have more authority than you should” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-idiom]])
93916:9e9pfrc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-rquestionis it a small thing for you & to serve them?0Moses uses this question to rebuke Korah and the men with him. If it would be helpful in your language, you could express this question as a statement. Alternate translation: “You behave as though it is a small thing for you … to serve them!” or “You should not consider it a small thing … to serve them!” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-rquestion]])
94016:9b5rza small thing for you0Alternate translation: “not enough for you” or “unimportant to you”
94116:10l58jrc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphoryou are seeking the priesthood also0Wanting to have the priesthood is spoken of as if they were looking for it. Alternate translation: “you want to have the priesthood too” or “you want to be priests also” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor]])
94216:11lf5drc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-rquestionWho is Aaron that you grumble against him?0Moses uses this question to show them that when they complain about what Aaron does, they are really complaining against Yahweh, because Aaron was doing what Yahweh told him to do. Alternate translation: “You are not really complaining about Aaron, but about Yahweh, whom Aaron obeys!” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-rquestion]])
94316:13mx6irc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-rquestionIs it a small thing that you have brought us & to kill us in the wilderness?0Dathan and Abiram use this question to rebuke Moses. If it would be helpful in your language, you could express this question as a statement. Alternate translation: “You behave as though it was a small thing for you to bring us … and kill us in the wilderness.” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-rquestion]])
94416:13pgv9a small thing0Alternate translation: “not enough” or “unimportant”
94516:13gs63rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphorמֵ⁠אֶ֨רֶץ זָבַ֤ת חָלָב֙ וּ⁠דְבַ֔שׁ1They spoke of the land being good for animals and plants as if the **milk and honey** from those animals and plants were flowing through the land. See how you translated this in [Numbers 14:8](../14/08.md). Alternate translation: “from a land that is excellent for raising livestock and growing crops” or “from a very fertile land” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor]])
94616:13v8lmrc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-hyperboleto kill us0The people exaggerate because they will hold Moses responsible if any of them die. Alternate translation: “to have us die” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-hyperbole]])
94716:14bm99rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphoras an inheritance0They spoke of what God would give them to be theirs forever as if it were an inheritance. (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor]])
94816:14vux9rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-rquestionNow do you want to blind us with empty promises?0The people used this question to accuse Moses. If it would be helpful in your language, you could express this question as a statement. Alternate translation: “Now you want to blind us with empty promises.” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-rquestion]])
94916:14j7zcrc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphorto blind us0Deceiving people is spoken of as making them blind. Alternate translation: “to deceive us” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor]])
95016:14f558rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphorwith empty promises0They speak of promises that are not kept as if they are empty containers. Alternate translation: “with promises that you do not keep” or “by promising to do things that you do not do” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor]])
95116:15ic4xrc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-synecdocheI have not taken one donkey from them0One donkey here represents anything that a person my take from someone else. Alternate translation: “I have not taken anything from them, not even one donkey” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-synecdoche]])
95216:17u87ucenser0a container in which to burn incense
95316:21f57brc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphorthat I may consume them0Destroying them is spoken of as if God were to eat them. Alternate translation: “that I may destroy them” or “and I will destroy them” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor]])
95416:22zgg1rc://*/ta/man/translate/translate-symactionlay facedown0This shows that Moses and Aaron were humbling themselves before God. (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/translate-symaction]])
95516:22npf6rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymythe God of the spirits of all humanity0Here “spirits” represents the ability to live. Alternate translation: “the God who gives life to all humanity” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy]])
95616:22xz17rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-rquestionif one man sins, must you be angry with all the community?0Moses and Aaron use this question to plead with God for the people. If it would be helpful in your language, you could express this question as a statement. Alternate translation: “please do not be angry with all the community because one man sins” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-rquestion]])
95716:26adx7rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphoryou will be consumed0Being destroyed is spoken of as if they would be eaten. Alternate translation: “you will be destroyed” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor]])
95816:26r6nzrc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphoryou will be consumed by all their sins0Being destroyed because of their sins is spoken of as if the sins would destroy them. Alternate translation: “you will be destroyed because of all their sins” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor]])
95916:26t6karc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-activepassiveyou will be consumed by all their sins0If your language does not use the passive form in this way, you can state this in active form or in another way that is natural in your language. Alternate translation: “all their sins will destroy you” or “Yahweh will destroy you because of all their sins” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-activepassive]])
96016:28wbf7By this you will know0Here “this” refers to what Moses will say next.
96116:30ntr5rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-similethe earth opens its mouth and swallows them0Moses speaks as if the earth were alive and the opening in the ground into which these people would fall were a large mouth that would eat them. Alternate translation: “and they fall into it and are buried underneath the ground” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-simile]])
96216:32f596rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphorThe earth opened its mouth and swallowed them0Moses speaks of the earth as if it were alive, and the hole that the people fell into as if it were the earth’s mouth. Alternate translation: “The earth opened up like a large mouth, and they fell into it and were buried in it” or “There was a giant hole in the ground, and they fell into it and were buried in it” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor]])
96316:33ruw6went down alive into Sheol0A similar phrase occurs in [Numbers 16:30](../16/30.md). See how you translated it there.
96416:34ti29They exclaimed0Alternate translation: “They” refers to “All Israel.”
96516:34ap66rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphorThe earth may swallow us up also0The people speak of the earth as if it were alive. Alternate translation: “The earth might open up and we too will fall into it” or “If the earth opens up again, we too will fall into it and be buried” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor]])
96616:35hv92rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphorfire flashed out from Yahweh and devoured the 250 men0Being destroyed by fire is spoken of as if they were eaten by the fire. Alternate translation: “fire flashed out from Yahweh and destroyed the 250 men” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor]])
96716:35m6g1rc://*/ta/man/translate/translate-numbers250 men0Alternate translation: “two hundred and fifty men” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/translate-numbers]])
96816:37g7hjout of the flames0This refers to the flames that burned the 250 men.
96916:38i2t4rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymythose who lost their lives0Losing their lives represents dying. Alternate translation: “those who died” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy]])
97016:38bm9vrc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-activepassiveLet them be made0Here “them” refers to the censers. If your language does not use the passive form in this way, you can state this in active form or in another way that is natural in your language. Alternate translation: “Let Eleazar make them” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-activepassive]])
97116:38li47they are set apart & They will be a sign0Here “they” and “They” refer to the censers.
97216:39as46rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-activepassivethat had been used by the men who were burned up0If your language does not use the passive form in this way, you can state this in active form or in another way that is natural in your language. Alternate translation: “that the men whom the fire had burned up had used” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-activepassive]])
97316:42wnr1Then it happened0This phrase is used here to mark an important event in the story. If your language has a way for doing this, you could consider using it here.
97416:42bu59had assembled against Moses and Aaron0Alternate translation: “had assembled to complain against Moses and Aaron”
97516:42fm5nbehold, the cloud0Here “behold” shows that the people were surprised by what they saw. Alternate translation: “suddenly, the cloud”
97616:45f8q6rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphorso that I may consume them0God speaks of destroying them as if he would eat them. Alternate translation: “so that I may destroy them” or “and I will destroy them” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor]])
97716:45y1aerc://*/ta/man/translate/translate-symactionlay down with their faces to the ground0This indicates that Moses and Aaron are humbling themselves before God. (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/translate-symaction]])
97816:46pv5irc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymyanger is coming from Yahweh0Anger coming from God represents God showing his anger. Alternate translation: “Yahweh is showing us his anger” or “Yahweh is very angry and is acting according to his anger” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy]])
97916:47s2firc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymyhe put in the incense0Putting the incense in the censer here represents burning it. Alternate translation: “he burned the incense” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy]])
98016:48fgs5rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-activepassivethe plague was stopped0If your language does not use the passive form in this way, you can state this in active form or in another way that is natural in your language. Alternate translation: “the plague stopped spreading” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-activepassive]])
98116:49e8gmrc://*/ta/man/translate/translate-numbers14,700 in number0Alternate translation: “fourteen thousand seven hundred in number” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/translate-numbers]])
98217:introb38c0# Numbers 17 General Notes\n\n## Special concepts in this chapter\n\n### Which tribe should be special workers for God?\n\nGod told Moses that each tribe should bring one wooden staff and leave it overnight at the temple. The next day Aaron’s staff representing the tribe of Levi bloomed and produced ripe almond nuts. This showed that the tribe of Levi was still the tribe chosen to be Yahweh’s priests. (See: [[rc://*/tw/dict/bible/kt/elect]] and [[rc://*/tw/dict/bible/kt/priest]])
98317:2qi3jrc://*/ta/man/translate/translate-numberstwelve0Alternate translation: “12” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/translate-numbers]])
98417:3xg67Levi’s staff0The name Levi here refers to the tribe of Levi.
98517:3w59tfor each leader from his ancestors’ tribe0Here “his” refers to “each leader.”
98617:4hr73rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-synecdochethe covenant decrees0The phrase “the covenant decrees” refers to the box that held the tablets that the covenant decrees were written on. Alternate translation: “the ark of the covenant” or “the box that holds the covenant decrees” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-synecdoche]])
98717:5s9fjthe staff of the man whom I choose will bud0Alternate translation: “buds will start to grow on the staff of the man whom I choose”
98817:5i4parc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-abstractnounscause the complaints from the people of Israel to stop, which they are speaking against you0Here “complaints” is an abstract noun that can be expressed as a verb. Alternate translation: “make the people of Israel stop complaining against you” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-abstractnouns]])
98917:6b916rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-activepassiveselected from each of the ancestral tribes0If your language does not use the passive form in this way, you can state this in active form or in another way that is natural in your language. Alternate translation: “whom Moses selected from each of the ancestor’s tribes” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-activepassive]])
99017:7md78rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-synecdochethe tent of the covenant decrees0The phrase “the covenant decrees” refers to the box that held the tablets that the covenant decrees were written on. Alternate translation: “the tent of the covenant box” or “the tent that the covenant decrees are in” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-synecdoche]])
99117:8sb52behold0The word “behold” here shows that something especially important has happened. You might have a similar word in your language.
99217:10nwq2rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-synecdochethe covenant decrees0The phrase “the covenant decrees” refers to the box that held the tablets that the covenant decrees were written on. Alternate translation: “the ark of the covenant” or “the box that holds the covenant decrees” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-synecdoche]])
99317:10n4iprc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-abstractnounsso that you may end complaints against me0The word “complaints” is an abstract noun that can be expressed as a verb. Alternate translation: “so that you may stop them from complaining against me” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-abstractnouns]])
99417:10b4j8or they will die0This is what would happen if the people were to continue complaining. God wanted to prevent this. Alternate translation: “so that they will not die”
99517:12m73brc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-parallelismWe will die here. We will all perish!0These two phrases mean basically the same thing and are combined for emphasis. (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-parallelism]])
99618:intros8q60# Numbers 18 General Notes\n\n## Special concepts in this chapter\n\n### Tithes and offerings\n\nThe tribes of Israel were required to bring a tithe to the Levites in order to free them to serve Yahweh as priests. There is a detailed description of what belonged to Yahweh in this chapter. (See: [[rc://*/tw/dict/bible/kt/priest]])
99718:1u2mxrc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-activepassiveall sins committed against the sanctuary0If your language does not use the passive form in this way, you can state this in active form or in another way that is natural in your language. Alternate translation: “all sins that anyone commits against the sanctuary” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-activepassive]])
99818:1g8xhrc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-activepassiveall sins committed by anyone in the priesthood0If your language does not use the passive form in this way, you can state this in active form or in another way that is natural in your language. Alternate translation: “all sins that anyone in the priesthood commits” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-activepassive]])
99918:1ljg9anyone in the priesthood0Alternate translation: “any priest”
100018:3gri8rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-youThey must serve you0Alternate translation: “They” refers to members of the tribe of Levi; the word “you” is singular and refers to Aaron. (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-you]])
100118:3yig6rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-pronounsor they and also you will die0Here “they” refers to any member of the tribe of Levi who comes “near to anything in the sanctuary;” the word “you” is plural and refers to both Aaron and the rest of the Levites who are serving in approved roles. (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-pronouns]])
100218:4b6pcrc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-youThey must join you0Alternate translation: “They” refers to members of the tribe of Levi; the word “you” is singular and refers to Aaron. (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-you]])
100318:4nn6erc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-younot come near you0Here “you” is plural and refers to both Aaron and the rest of the Levites. (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-you]])
100418:5zaj3rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-youYou must take responsibility0Here “you” is plural and refers to both Aaron and the rest of the Levites. (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-you]])
100518:5lc1drc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymyso that my anger does not come on the people of Israel again0This could mean: (1) this represents God being extremely angry with his people. Alternate translation: “so that I do not become very angry with the people of Israel again” or (2) this represents God punishing them because of his anger. Alternate translation: “so that I do not punish the people of Israel again” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy]])
100618:6y9nkrc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphorThey are a gift to you0Yahweh appointing the Levites to help Aaron is spoken of as if they were a gift that Yahweh were giving to Aaron. Alternate translation: “They are like a gift to you” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor]])
100718:6h66drc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymyנְתֻנִים֙ לַֽ⁠יהוָ֔ה1Here, **given to Yahweh** represents being set apart to serve God. Alternate translation: “who have been set apart to serve me” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy]])
100818:6kxwarc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-activepassiveנְתֻנִים֙ לַֽ⁠יהוָ֔ה1If your language does not use the passive form in this way, you can state this in active form or in another way that is natural in your language. Alternate translation: “which I have set apart for myself” or “and I have set them apart for myself” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-activepassive]])
100918:7eda8rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-youonly you and your sons0Here “you” and “your” are singular and refer to Aaron. Other occurrences of “you” and “your” are plural and refer to Aaron and his sons. (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-you]])
101018:7vju4exercise the priesthood0Alternate translation: “do the work of priests”
101118:7j8mnrc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymyeverything inside the curtain0Being inside the curtain represents being inside the room behind the curtain. Alternate translation: “everything in the room behind the curtain” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy]])
101218:7w3i9rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-activepassiveAny foreigner who approaches must be put to death0If your language does not use the passive form in this way, you can state this in active form or in another way that is natural in your language. Alternate translation: “Any foreigner who approaches must die” or “You must put to death any foreigner who approaches” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-activepassive]])
101318:7ctt4rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-explicitwho approaches0What they should not approach can be stated clearly. Alternate translation: “who approaches the sacred things” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-explicit]])
101418:8jdj3I have given these offerings to you0God speaks as if he had already done this because it is a decision that he had already made. Alternate translation: “I give these offerings to you”
101518:8x3sqas your ongoing share0A share is a portion of something that someone receives. Alternate translation: “as the portion that you will continually receive”
101618:9c2ddrc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-activepassivekept from the fire0If your language does not use the passive form in this way, you can state this in active form or in another way that is natural in your language. Alternate translation: “that you do not completely burn on the altar” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-activepassive]])
101718:12d7gfthe firstfruits0This refers to the first of the best oil, wine, and grain that they harvest.
101818:13urx1rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphorEveryone who is clean in your family0Being acceptable to God is spoken of as if they were clean. Alternate translation: “Everyone in your family who is acceptable to me” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor]])
101918:15ym9krc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-parallelismEverything that opens the womb, all the firstborn0These two phrases mean basically the same thing. Alternate translation: “Every firstborn male” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-parallelism]])
102018:15axb3rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-idiomEverything that opens the womb0The idiom “opens the womb” means to be the first male that a mother gives birth to. (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-idiom]])
102118:15a5y8the people must certainly buy back every firstborn son0Instead of sacrificing their firstborn sons, people had to pay the priests for their sons.
102218:16w52grc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-activepassiveThose that are to be bought back by the people must be bought back after becoming one month old0If your language does not use the passive form in this way, you can state this in active form or in another way that is natural in your language. Alternate translation: “The people must buy them back when they become one month old” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-activepassive]])
102318:16vr57Those that are to be bought back0Most likely this refers only to firstborn humans that must be bought back and not to firstborn unclean animals.
102418:16xet4rc://*/ta/man/translate/translate-bweightfive shekels & which equals twenty gerahs0If it is necessary to use modern weight units, here are two ways of doing it. Alternate translation: “five pieces of silver … each of which equals ten grams” or “fifty grams of silver, using the standard weights that are used in the sanctuary” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/translate-bweight]])
102518:16t62urc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-explicitfive shekels0A shekel is a unit of weight. What was weighed can be stated clearly. Alternate translation: “five shekels of silver” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-explicit]])
102618:16r9circ://*/ta/man/translate/translate-bweightsanctuary shekel0There were shekels of different weights. This is the one that people had to use in the sanctuary of the sacred tent. It weighed twenty gerahs, which was about 11 grams. (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/translate-bweight]])
102718:17s5mfrc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-explicitYou must sprinkle their blood0That he must kill the animals first can be stated clearly. Alternate translation: “You must kill them and sprinkle their blood” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-explicit]])
102818:17rqa6rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-activepassivemade by fire0If your language does not use the passive form in this way, you can state this in active form or in another way that is natural in your language. Alternate translation: “that you make by fire” or “that you burn with fire on the altar” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-activepassive]])
102918:17dth7rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphoran aroma pleasing to Yahweh0The Lord’s pleasure with the aroma represents his pleasure with the person who burns the offering. Alternate translation: “and Yahweh will be pleased with you” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor]])
103018:18maz6rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-activepassivethe raised breast and the right thigh0If your language does not use the passive form in this way, you can state this in active form or in another way that is natural in your language. Alternate translation: “the breast and the right thigh that you lift up as a gift to me” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-activepassive]])
103118:19a4zbI have given to you0God speaks as if he had already done this because it is a decision that he had already made. Alternate translation: “I give to you”
103218:19he1cas a continual share0A share is a portion of something that someone receives. Alternate translation: “as the portion that you will continually receive”
103318:19a21erc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-parallelisman everlasting covenant of salt & a binding covenant forever0The two phrases refer to the same thing. Together they emphasize that the covenant will endure forever. Alternate translation: “an agreement forever” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-parallelism]])
103418:19y9jerc://*/ta/man/translate/translate-symactionan everlasting covenant of salt0Salt represented permanence and was used in offerings and covenant meals. Alternate translation: “a permanent covenant” or “an everlasting covenant” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/translate-symaction]])
103518:20hmh1rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphorYou will have no inheritance in the people’s land0God speaks of the land that the other people will possess as if they will inherit it. Alternate translation: “You will not possess any of the people’s land” or “You will not receive any of the land that the Israelites will possess” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor]])
103618:20l9jbrc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphorI am your share and inheritance0God speaks of the great honor that Aaron and his descendants will have by serving him as priests as if God were something that they will inherit. Alternate translation: “Instead, I am what you will have” or “Instead, I will allow you to serve me and I will provide for you through that service” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor]])
103718:21b9iblook, I have given0The word “look” here adds emphasis to what follows. Alternate translation: “indeed, I have given”
103818:21c1zkrc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphoras their inheritance0God speaks of what Aaron and his descendants will receive as if they will inherit it. Alternate translation: “as their portion of what I give to all Israel” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor]])
103918:23g23krc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphorAmong the people of Israel they must have no inheritance0God speaks of the land that the other people of Israel will possess as if they will inherit it. The Levites would not receive any of the land. Alternate translation: “they must not have any of the land that the other people of Israel receive” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor]])
104018:24wik9rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphoras their inheritance0God speaks of what Aaron and his descendants will receive as if they will inherit it. Alternate translation: “as their portion of what I give to all Israel” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor]])
104118:26j6quWhen you receive from the people of Israel the tenth that I have given to you from them0The people of Israel would offer Yahweh a tenth of their crops and animals, and Yahweh would give that to the Levites.
104218:26wkn9rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphorfor your inheritance0God speaks of what Aaron and his descendants will receive as if they will inherit it. Alternate translation: “as your portion of what I give to all Israel” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor]])
104318:27cx1brc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-activepassiveYour contribution must be considered by you0If your language does not use the passive form in this way, you can state this in active form or in another way that is natural in your language. Alternate translation: “You must consider your contribution” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-activepassive]])
104418:28k8mwyou must give his contribution to Aaron the priest0Here “his” refers to Yahweh. It was Yahweh’s contribution in the sense that they had to give it to Yahweh. Alternate translation: “you must give Aaron the priest the contribution that you owe Yahweh”
104518:29g53lrc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-activepassivethat have been given to you0If your language does not use the passive form in this way, you can state this in active form or in another way that is natural in your language. Alternate translation: “that the people of Israel give to you” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-activepassive]])
104618:30l7akthe best of it0Alternate translation: “the best of what you have received from the people of Israel”
104718:31g3lwthe rest of your gifts0The “gifts” are the offerings that the Israelites give to God and that the Levites receive from them.
104818:32v4s3You will not incur any guilt by eating and drinking it0Alternate translation: “You will not be guilty when you eat and drink it”
104919:intrornm70# Numbers 19 General Notes\n\n## Special concepts in this chapter\n\n### Ritually clean\n\nThis chapter talks about being clean. Some of these rituals were required to make a priest clean in order to set them apart to serve Yahweh. Other rituals were required because they prevented people from getting sick. (See: [[rc://*/tw/dict/bible/kt/clean]])
105019:2vs5rrc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-doubleta statute, a law0These two words share similar meanings. Alternate translation: “a statute of the law” or “a legal statute” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-doublet]])
105119:2u2gxbring to you0Here “you” is singular and refers to Moses.
105219:2x8cyrc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-doubletflaw or blemish0These two words mean basically the same thing and emphasize that this animal is to have no imperfections. (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-doublet]])
105319:5rtx6in his sight0Alternate translation: “in his view” or “so he could see it”
105419:6vjb7priest must take cedarwood0Alternate translation: “The priest” refers to Eleazar.
105519:6q8lhscarlet wool0Alternate translation: “red wool”
105619:7zpt1Then he must wash his clothes0Here “he” refers to Eleazar the priest.
105719:7kc6drc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphorhe will remain unclean0Being unacceptable to God or unfit to do any sacred work is spoken of as not being clean. (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor]])
105819:9a8bfrc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphorSomeone who is clean0Being acceptable to God and fit to do sacred work is spoken of as being clean. (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor]])
105919:9nn8trc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-activepassiveThese ashes must be kept0If your language does not use the passive form in this way, you can state this in active form or in another way that is natural in your language. Alternate translation: “You must keep these ashes” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-activepassive]])
106019:9wn85rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphorin a clean place0Being acceptable to God is spoken of as being clean. (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor]])
106119:10t9bqrc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphorHe will remain unclean0Being unacceptable to God or unfit to do any sacred work is spoken of as not being clean. (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor]])
106219:11k7e9rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphorGeneral Information:0# General Information:\n\nThe ideas of “clean” and “purify” represent being acceptable to God. The ideas of “unclean,” “defile,” “impurity,” and “uncleanness” represent not being acceptable to God. (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor]])
106319:11n7evthe dead body of any man0Alternate translation: “the dead body of any person”
106419:12d2fzrc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymypurify himself0The person would ask someone who is clean to purify him by sprinkling on him some water mixed with the cows ashes. Asking someone to purify him is spoken of as if he were to purify himself. Alternate translation: “ask someone to purify him” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy]])
106519:12jjk6rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-doublenegativesif he does not purify himself the third day, then he will not be clean on the seventh day0This can be stated in a positive form. Alternate translation: “he will be clean on the seventh day only if he purifies himself the third day” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-doublenegatives]])
106619:13fvi7rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphorוְ⁠נִכְרְתָ֛ה הַ⁠נֶּ֥פֶשׁ הַ⁠הִ֖וא מִ⁠יִּשְׂרָאֵ֑ל1Here the phrase **be cut off** means to be disowned and sent away. See how you translated this in [Numbers 9:13](../09/13.md). Alternate translation: “And that person must be sent away” or “And you must send that person away” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor]])
106719:13f6bqrc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-activepassivethe water for impurity was not sprinkled on him0If your language does not use the passive form in this way, you can state this in active form or in another way that is natural in your language. Alternate translation: “no one sprinkled the water for impurity on him” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-activepassive]])
106819:13t2p6the water for impurity0Alternate translation: “the water that is sprinkled on impure things to make them pure” or “the water for making things pure”
106919:13i3uyrc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-parallelismHe will remain unclean; his uncleanness will remain on him0These two phrases mean basically the same thing and are combined for emphasis. (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-parallelism]])
107019:14n5mxrc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphorGeneral Information:0# General Information:\n\nThe idea of “unclean” represents not being acceptable to God or fit for use. (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor]])
107119:15aj43rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-doublenegativesEvery open container with no cover becomes unclean0This can be stated in a positive form. Alternate translation: “Open containers will remain clean only if they have covers” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-doublenegatives]])
107219:16kwe8rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-activepassivesomeone who has been killed with a sword0If your language does not use the passive form in this way, you can state this in active form or in another way that is natural in your language. Alternate translation: “someone whom someone else has killed with a sword” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-activepassive]])
107319:17j1j3rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphorGeneral Information:0# General Information:\n\nThe idea of “unclean” represents not being acceptable to God or fit for use. (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor]])
107419:17j1j4rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphorGeneral Information:0# General Information:\n\nThe ideas of “clean” and “purify” here represent being acceptable to God. (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor]])
107519:20d5l6rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphorGeneral Information:0# General Information:\n\nThe ideas of “clean” and “purify” represent being acceptable to God and making something acceptable to God. The ideas of “unclean,” “defile,” and “impurity,” represent not being acceptable to God, making something unacceptable to God, and the state of being unacceptable to God. (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor]])
107619:20mz5qrc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphorוְ⁠נִכְרְתָ֛ה הַ⁠נֶּ֥פֶשׁ הַ⁠הִ֖וא1Here the phrase **be cut off** means to be disowned and sent away. See how you translated this in [Numbers 9:13](../09/13.md). Alternate translation: “that person must be sent away” or “you must send that person away” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor]])
107719:20u7dzrc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-activepassiveThe water for impurity has not been sprinkled on him0If your language does not use the passive form in this way, you can state this in active form or in another way that is natural in your language. Alternate translation: “No one has sprinkled the water for impurity on him” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-activepassive]])
107819:21bs1athe water for impurity0See how you translated this in [Numbers 19:13](../19/13.md). Alternate translation: “the water that is sprinkled on impure things to make them pure” or “the water for making things pure”
107920:introuzx80# Numbers 20 General Notes\n\n## Special concepts in this chapter\n\n### Moses’ sin\n\nGod told Moses to command water to come out of a rock for the people who were complaining that they had no water. Moses became angry with the people and hit the rock twice. God told him that he and Aaron would not be allowed to go into Canaan because he disobeyed by hitting the rock instead of just speaking to it. (See: [[rc://*/tw/dict/bible/kt/sin]])\n\n## Important figures of speech in this chapter\n\n### “It would have been better if we had died when our fellow Israelites died in front of Yahweh”\nIt is possible that this statement should be taken as hyperbole, but it does not have to be taken this way. The translator should probably avoid treating this as hyperbole. (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-hyperbole]])\n\n## Other possible translation difficulties in this chapter\n\n### Wilderness of Sin\n\nSin is the name of a place in this chapter. It is not a place that is known for its sin. The name is not related to the meaning of the word “sin.” (See: [[rc://*/tw/dict/bible/kt/sin]])
108020:1wu8mrc://*/ta/man/translate/translate-transliteratethe wilderness of Zin0The word “Zin” here is the Hebrew name of the wilderness. (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/translate-transliterate]])
108120:1ht9krc://*/ta/man/translate/translate-hebrewmonthsthe first month0This is the first month of the Hebrew calendar. It marks when God rescued the Israelites from the Egyptians. The first month is during the last part of March and the first part of April on the Western calendar. (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/translate-hebrewmonths]])
108220:1r66wrc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-activepassivewas buried0If your language does not use the passive form in this way, you can state this in active form or in another way that is natural in your language. Alternate translation: “they buried her” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-activepassive]])
108320:2k64bthey assembled0Here “they” refers to the community.
108420:2vim2assembled together0Alternate translation: “came as a mob”
108520:3h9bgrc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymyin front of Yahweh0This represents being in front of Yahweh’s tent. (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy]])
108620:4g1xuConnecting Statement:0# Connecting Statement:\n\nThe people of Israel continue to complain to Moses and Aaron.
108720:4l38drc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-rquestionWhy have you brought Yahweh’s community into this wilderness to die here, we and our animals?0The people use this question in order to complain against Moses and Aaron. If it would be helpful in your language, you could express this question as a statement. Alternate translation: “You should not have brought Yahweh’s community into this wilderness to die here, we and our animals.” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-rquestion]])
108820:5ax68rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-rquestionWhy did you make us come up out of Egypt to bring us to this horrible place?0The people use this question in order to complain against Moses and Aaron. If it would be helpful in your language, you could express this question as a statement. Alternate translation: “You should not have made us leave Egypt to bring us to this horrible place.” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-rquestion]])
108920:6lpk3rc://*/ta/man/translate/translate-symactionlay facedown0This indicates that Moses and Aaron are humbling themselves before God. (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/translate-symaction]])
109020:8af3mrc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-synecdochebefore their eyes0Here the people are represented by their “eyes” to emphasize what they see. Alternate translation: “while they watch you” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-synecdoche]])
109120:9esu4rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymyfrom before Yahweh0This represents Yahweh’s tent. Alternate translation: “from Yahweh’s tent” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy]])
109220:10gz5hrc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-rquestionMust we bring water out of this rock for you?0Moses asks this question out of frustration to rebuke the people for complaining. If it would be helpful in your language, you could express this question as a statement. Alternate translation: “You complain that there is no water. Well, we will make water come out of this rock.” or “You would not be happy even if we caused water to come out of this rock. But I will do it anyway.” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-rquestion]])
109320:10qa1urc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-exclusiveMust we bring0Here “we” refers to Moses and Aaron and may include Yahweh, but does not include the people. (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-exclusive]])
109420:12m97grc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-explicitBecause you did not trust me or honor me as holy in the eyes of the people of Israel0How Moses showed that he did not trust and honor God can be stated clearly. Alternate translation: “Because you did not trust me or honor me as holy in the eyes of the people of Israel, but struck the rock instead of speaking to it as I told you” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-explicit]])
109520:12gt79rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-synecdochein the eyes of the people of Israel0Here the people are represented by their “eyes” to emphasize what they see. Alternate translation: “while the people of Israel were watching you” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-synecdoche]])
109620:13cxd4rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-activepassiveThis place was called0If your language does not use the passive form in this way, you can state this in active form or in another way that is natural in your language. Alternate translation: “People called this place” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-activepassive]])
109720:14tx1mYour brother Israel0Moses uses this phrase to emphasize that the Israelites and the Edomites are related because their ancestors, Jacob and Esau, were brothers.
109820:16ib9hWhen we called out to Yahweh0Alternate translation: “When we prayed to Yahweh begging him to help us”
109920:16t86prc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymyhe heard our voice0Here “voice” represents their crying or what they said to him. Alternate translation: “he heard our cry” or “he heard what we asked for” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy]])
110020:16kh3uLook0The word “look” here shows that they have stopped speaking about the past and are now speaking about their present situation.
110120:17p7raConnecting Statement:0# Connecting Statement:\n\nThe messengers continue speaking to the king of Edom.
110220:17udz8rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymyWe will not turn aside to the right hand or to the left0Here “turn aside” represents leaving the road. Alternate translation: “We will not leave the road in any direction” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy]])
110320:17mcu3the king’s highway0This is the main road that connects Damascus in the north to the Gulf of Aqabah in the south.
110420:18dk9lrc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-youלֹ֥א תַעֲבֹ֖ר בִּ֑⁠י פֶּן־ בַּ⁠חֶ֖רֶב אֵצֵ֥א לִ⁠קְרָאתֶֽ⁠ךָ1Here, **You** and **you** are singular and refer to Moses. (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-you]])
110520:18g6q4rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-synecdocheלֹ֥א תַעֲבֹ֖ר בִּ֑⁠י פֶּן־ בַּ⁠חֶ֖רֶב אֵצֵ֥א לִ⁠קְרָאתֶֽ⁠ךָ1Here Moses represents the people of Israel. Alternate translation: “Your people may not pass through me, or i will go out to meet them with the sword” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-synecdoche]])
110620:18cw7vrc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymyI will come with the sword0Here the sword represents the king’s army. Alternate translation: “I will send my army” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy]])
110720:19y3fvthe people of Israel0This phrase refers to the Israelite messengers.
110820:19fp34rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-idiomwalk through on foot0This idiom means that they would simply travel through the area by walking. They would not come in chariots to attack the people of Edom. (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-idiom]])
110920:20mia5rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymythe king of Edom came against Israel with a strong hand with many soldiers0Here the hand represents the king’s powerful army. Alternate translation: “the king of Edom sent a strong army of many soldiers to attack Israel” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy]])
111020:21l8p8cross over their border0Here “their” refers to the Edomites.
111120:22l1w6rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-doubletThe people of Israel, the whole community0The phrase “the whole community” emphasizes that every person who was a part of “the people of Israel” was present, without exception. (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-doublet]])
111220:24eh14rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-euphemismAaron must be gathered to his people0This is a gentle way to say that Aaron must die. It means that it is time for Aaron to die and for his spirit to go to the place where his ancestors are. Alternate translation: “Aaron must die” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-euphemism]])
111320:24z598rebelled against my word0Alternate translation: “refused to do what I said”
111420:26af1hrc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-parallelismיֵאָסֵ֖ף וּ⁠מֵ֥ת שָֽׁם1These two phrases mean basically the same thing. They mean that it is time for Aaron to die and for his spirit to go to the place where his ancestors are. (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-parallelism]])
111520:26yzobrc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-euphemismיֵאָסֵ֖ף1The phrase **shall be gathered** means that it is time for Aaron’s spirit to go to the place where his ancestors are. This is a polite way of speaking about his death. (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-euphemism]])
111620:29lcr9rc://*/ta/man/translate/translate-numbersthirty days0Alternate translation: “30 days” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/translate-numbers]])
111721:introvi2c0# Numbers 21 General Notes\n\n## Structure and formatting\n\nSome translations set each line of poetry farther to the right than the rest of the text to make it easier to read. The ULT does this with the poetry in 21:14-15, 17-18, 27-30.\n\n## Special concepts in this chapter\n\n### Ungrateful\n\nThe Israelites said, “Why have you brought us up out of Egypt to die in the wilderness? There is no bread, no water, and we hate this miserable food.” After all Yahweh had done, they were very ungrateful. This showed their lack of faith and trust in Yahweh. (See: [[rc://*/tw/dict/bible/kt/faith]] and [[rc://*/tw/dict/bible/kt/trust]])
111821:1nsa6rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymyhe fought against Israel0Here “he fought” means that his army fought. Alternate translation: “his army fought against Israel” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy]])
111921:2x3nprc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymyIsrael vowed0This refers to the people of Israel. Alternate translation: “The people of Israel vowed” or “The Israelites made a vow” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy]])
112021:3j1ixrc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymylistened to Israel’s voice0Here “listen” means that Yahweh did as they asked. Alternate translation: “did what Israel asked” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy]])
112121:3y7v3rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymyIsrael’s voice0Here “voice” is a metonym that refers to their request. Alternate translation: “what Israel asked” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy]])
112221:3chr3They completely destroyed them and their cities0Alternate translation: “The people of Israel completely destroyed the Canaanite army and their cities”
112321:3gde5rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-activepassiveThat place was called Hormah0If your language does not use the passive form in this way, you can state this in active form or in another way that is natural in your language. Alternate translation: “They called that place Hormah” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-activepassive]])
112421:5n6ktrc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-rquestionWhy have you brought us up out of Egypt to die in the wilderness?0The people used this question in order to rebuke Moses. This can be translated as a statement. Alternate translation: “You should not made us leave Egypt to die in the wilderness!” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-rquestion]])
112521:7k7kmwe have spoken against Yahweh and you0Alternate translation: “we have said bad things about Yahweh and you”
112621:7chg1rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-exclusivewe have spoken & from us0The words “we” and “us” here refer to the people but not to Moses. (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-exclusive]])
112721:8s82prc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-explicitMake a snake0Since it is impossible for Moses to make a real snake, it is implied that he was to make a model of a snake. This implied information can be made clear. Alternate translation: “Make a model of a snake” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-explicit]])
112821:8sw8hrc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-activepassiveeveryone who is bitten0If your language does not use the passive form in this way, you can state this in active form or in another way that is natural in your language. Alternate translation: “everyone whom a snake bites” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-activepassive]])
112921:9um5ca bronze snake0Alternate translation: “a snake out of bronze”
113021:9nu8pif he looked at the bronze snake, he survived0Here “he” refers to “any person” who was bitten by a snake.
113121:11c38src://*/ta/man/translate/figs-idiomthat faces Moab0Here “faces” is an idiom that means “is across from” or “is next to.” Alternate translation: “that is next to Moab” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-idiom]])
113221:13pc3lforms the border of Moab, between Moab and the Amorites0This means that the two peoples lived on different sides of the river, which was a boundary between them. The Moabite people lived south of the river and the Amorites lived on the north.
113321:14r97mrc://*/ta/man/translate/translate-namesWaheb in Suphah0These are both names of places. (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/translate-names]])
113421:15i244the slope of the valleys that lead toward the town of Ar and lie along the border of Moab0Alternate translation: “the valleys that go downhill to the town of Ar and lie along the border of Moab”
113521:16s994to Beer, the well0This can be stated as two sentences. Alternate translation: “to Beer. There was a well there”
113621:16hnm3rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-quotationswhere Yahweh said to Moses, “Gather the people together for me to give them water.”0This can be stated as an indirect quote. Alternate translation: “where Yahweh told Moses to gather the people together for him to give them water” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-quotations]])
113721:17g2jmrc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymyעֲלִ֥י בְאֵ֖ר1Here, **well** represents the water in the well. Alternate translation: “Water, fill up the well” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy]])
113821:17lb1src://*/ta/man/translate/figs-personificationעֲלִ֥י בְאֵ֖ר1The Israelites are speaking to the water in the well as if it were a person who could hear them, and they are asking for it to fill the well. (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-personification]])
113921:18ms4yrc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-parallelismthe well that our leaders dug, the well the nobles of the people dug0These two phrases mean basically the same thing and emphasize the role of the leaders in digging the well. (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-parallelism]])
114021:18mvp6rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-explicitwith the scepter and their staffs0A scepter was carried by those with authority, and the staff was carried by everyone. Neither of these are digging tools. These two items emphasize that they were not too proud to use any means available. Alternate translation: “using even their scepter and staffs” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-explicit]])
114121:19lgf8rc://*/ta/man/translate/translate-namesNahaliel & Bamoth0These are the names of places. (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/translate-names]])
114221:20uv3qrc://*/ta/man/translate/translate-namesMount Pisgah0This is the name of a mountain. (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/translate-names]])
114321:20s19qrc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-idiomוְ⁠נִשְׁקָ֖פָה עַל־ פְּנֵ֥י הַ⁠יְשִׁימֹֽן1Here, **looking down** is an idiom. It is a way of saying that the mountain is high. Alternate translation: “and rises above the wilderness” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-idiom]])
114421:20exourc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-personificationוְ⁠נִשְׁקָ֖פָה עַל־ פְּנֵ֥י הַ⁠יְשִׁימֹֽן1This speaks of the mountain as if it were a person who looks down to see the wilderness below him. (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-personification]])
114521:21mqq6rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymyThen Israel0Here “Israel” refers to the people of Israel, and especially to their leaders. Alternate translation: “Then the Israelites” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy]])
114621:22en73We will not turn into any field or vineyard0Alternate translation: “We will not go into any of your fields or vineyards”
114721:22rgg6the king’s highway0This is the main road that connects Damascus in the north to the Gulf of Aqabah in the south. See how you translated this in [Numbers 20:17](../20/17.md).
114821:23k1p3to pass through their border0Here “their” refers to the Amorites. Alternate translation: “to cross over their border”
114921:23hx3prc://*/ta/man/translate/translate-namesJahaz0This is the name of a place. (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/translate-names]])
115021:23g1x8rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-synecdochehe fought against Israel0Here “he” refers to King Sihon who represents himself and his army. Alternate translation: “they fought against the Israelites” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-synecdoche]])
115121:24e3nmrc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymyIsrael attacked0Here “Israel” refers to the people of Israel. Alternate translation: “The Israelites attacked” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy]])
115221:24c7k2rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymywith the edge of the sword0The “edge of the sword” is associated with death and complete destruction. Alternate translation: “and completely defeated them” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy]])
115321:24ph3ktook their land0Here the word “their” refers to the Amorites. Alternate translation: “conquered the land of the Amorites”
115421:24n2gswas fortified0The Israelites did not attack the Ammonites. Alternate translation: “was strongly defended”
115521:25c7tzHeshbon and all of its villages0Here “its” is possessive to show that a relationship existed between the city of Heshbon and these nearby villages. Alternate translation: “Heshbon and the nearby villages that it controlled”
115621:26v9rjSihon had taken all his land0Here “his” refers to the king of Moab.
115721:27bf5src://*/ta/man/translate/figs-parallelismHeshbon & city of Sihon0These are two names that refer to the same city. (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-parallelism]])
115821:27pw7irc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-activepassiveLet the city of Sihon be rebuilt and established again0If your language does not use the passive form in this way, you can state this in active form or in another way that is natural in your language. Alternate translation: “Let someone rebuild and establish again the city of Sihon” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-activepassive]])
115921:27a4nirc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-doubletrebuilt and established0These two terms are very similar and emphasize that the city will be fully rebuilt. Alternate translation: “completely rebuilt” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-doublet]])
116021:28hxh1rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-parallelismכִּי־ אֵשׁ֙ יָֽצְאָ֣ה מֵֽ⁠חֶשְׁבּ֔וֹן לֶהָבָ֖ה מִ⁠קִּרְיַ֣ת סִיחֹ֑ן1These two phrases mean basically the same thing and emphasize that destruction will begin at Heshbon. (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-parallelism]])
116121:28qha8rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphorכִּי־ אֵשׁ֙ יָֽצְאָ֣ה מֵֽ⁠חֶשְׁבּ֔וֹן לֶהָבָ֖ה מִ⁠קִּרְיַ֣ת סִיחֹ֑ן1Here the destroying army is spoken of as if it were a fire. Alternate translation: “King Sihon led a strong army from the city of Heshbon” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor]])
116221:28di4erc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphordevoured Ar of Moab0The army of Sihon is spoken of as if it was an animal that ate up the city of Ar. Alternate translation: “destroyed the town of Ar in the land of Moab” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor]])
116321:29cu3drc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-parallelismMoab & people of Chemosh0These two phrases refer to the same people. (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-parallelism]])
116421:29r97rpeople of Chemosh0Alternate translation: “Chemosh” was the name of the false god whom the Moabites worshiped. Alternate translation: “the people who worship Chemosh”
116521:29n57wHe has made his sons0Alternate translation: “He” and “his” refer to Chemosh.
116621:30k6auwe have conquered0Here “we” refers to the Israelites who defeated Sihon.
116721:30aiy9rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-activepassiveHeshbon is devastated0If your language does not use the passive form in this way, you can state this in active form or in another way that is natural in your language. Alternate translation: “We have devastated Heshbon” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-activepassive]])
116821:30x525rc://*/ta/man/translate/translate-namesאָבַ֥ד חֶשְׁבּ֖וֹן עַד־ דִּיב֑וֹן & עַד־ נֹ֔פַח אֲשֶׁ֖רׄ עַד־ מֵֽידְבָֽא1**Heshbon**, **Dibon**, **Nophah**, and **Medeba** are all places in Sihon’s kingdom. (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/translate-names]])
116921:30lwy9rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-merismאָבַ֥ד חֶשְׁבּ֖וֹן עַד־ דִּיב֑וֹן & עַד־ נֹ֔פַח אֲשֶׁ֖רׄ עַד־ מֵֽידְבָֽא1These places connected by **as far as** means the Israelites destroyed these places and everywhere in between—Sihon’s entire nation. (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-merism]])
117021:32f8n9drove out0Alternate translation: “chased away”
117121:33jc4bwent out against them0Alternate translation: “attacked them”
117221:34wk2tDo to him as you did to Sihon king of the Amorites0The Israelites had completely destroyed Sihon. Alternate translation: “Destroy him like you destroyed Sihon king of the Amorites”
117321:35mdc5So they killed him0Alternate translation: “So the army of Israel killed Og”
117421:35b31nrc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-activepassivenone of his people were left alive0If your language does not use the passive form in this way, you can state this in active form or in another way that is natural in your language. Alternate translation: “all of his people were dead” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-activepassive]])
117521:35w1f2they took over his land0Alternate translation: “they took control of his land”
117622:introhxi60# Numbers 22 General Notes\n\n## Structure and formatting\n\nThe chapter begins a section on Balaam. The king of Moab wanted the prophet Balaam to come and curse Israel. God told him not to go but he wanted to go; so God told him to say only what God wanted him to say. Yahweh was able to use Balaam, even though he was not a prophet of Yahweh. (See: [[rc://*/tw/dict/bible/kt/prophet]] and [[rc://*/tw/dict/bible/kt/curse]])
117722:1vt4uon the other side of the Jordan River from the city0The Israelites were camped on the east side of the Jordan River. Jericho was on the west side of the river.
117822:2a4k1rc://*/ta/man/translate/translate-namesBalak son of Zippor0Balak was king of Moab. (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/translate-names]])
117922:2hqt3rc://*/ta/man/translate/translate-namesZippor0Zippor is the father of Balak. (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/translate-names]])
118022:3hl8mrc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-parallelismMoab was very afraid of the people & Moab was in terror of the people of Israel0These two phrases mean the same thing, and emphasize how afraid Moab was. (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-parallelism]])
118122:3ht2rrc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymyMoab was very afraid0Here “Moab” refers to the people of Moab. Alternate translation: “All of the Moabites were very afraid” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy]])
118222:3h36ebecause they were many0Alternate translation: “because there were many of them”
118322:4vv9zThe king of Moab said to the elders of Midian0The Moabites and the Midianites were two different groups of people, but the Midianites were living in the land of Moab at that time.
118422:4dg4trc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-simileThis multitude will eat up all that is around us as an ox eats up the grass in a field0The way the Israelites will destroy their enemies is spoken of as if they were an ox eating up the grass in a field. (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-simile]])
118522:4t57urc://*/ta/man/translate/writing-backgroundNow Balak son of Zippor was king of Moab at that time0This changes from the main story to background information about Balak. (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/writing-background]])
118622:5gr45He sent messengers0Alternate translation: “Balak sent messengers”
118722:5wr6vrc://*/ta/man/translate/translate-namesBeor0This is the name of Balaam’s father. (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/translate-names]])
118822:5z33vrc://*/ta/man/translate/translate-namesPethor0This is the name of a city. (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/translate-names]])
118922:5s4sbof his nation and his people0Alternate translation: “of Balaam’s nation and people”
119022:5fr82He called him0Balak did not speak to Balaam directly, but did so through the messengers he sent. Alternate translation: “Balak called Balaam”
119122:5vlg5rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-hyperboleThey cover the face of the earth0This is an exaggeration to emphasize how many of them there were. Alternate translation: “They are extremely numerous” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-hyperbole]])
119222:5h1t4rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-idiomthe face of the earth0This refers to the surface of the earth. (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-idiom]])
119322:6fdd6drive them0Alternate translation: “chase them”
119422:6cb7xrc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-activepassiveI know that whomever you bless will be blessed, and whomever you curse will be cursed0If your language does not use the passive form in this way, you can state this in active form or in another way that is natural in your language. Alternate translation: “I know you have the power to bless or to curse people” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-activepassive]])
119522:7f3rerc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-abstractnounspayment for divination0If your language does not use an abstract noun for the idea behind the word **divination**, you can express the same idea with a verbal form. Alternate translation: “money to pay Balaam to curse Israel” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-abstractnouns]])
119622:7gjm1rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-goThey came to Balaam0You may prefer to say “They went to Balaam” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-go]])
119722:7ipu7spoke to him Balak’s words0Alternate translation: “told him the message from Balak”
119822:7xtx6Balak0This is the name of a man. See how you translated this in [Numbers 22:2](../22/02.md).
119922:8m7kqrc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphorI will bring you0Balaam’s report is spoken of as if it were something that he would carry to the messengers. Alternate translation: “I will tell you” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor]])
120022:9nfd7God came to Balaam0Alternate translation: “God appeared to Balaam”
120122:9jt4trc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-rquestionWho are these men who came to you?0Yahweh uses a question to introduce a new topic of conversation. If it would be helpful in your language, you could express this question as a statement. Alternate translation: “Tell me about these men who came to you.” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-rquestion]])
120222:10lm86Balak & Zippor0These are the names of men. See how you translated these in [Numbers 22:2](../22/02.md).
120322:11xa8qLook & drive them out0Balaam restates the message that Balak sent to him. See how you translated these phrases in [Numbers 22:5-6](./05.md).
120422:11vu2rdrive them out0Alternate translation: “chase them away”
120522:12wbu5rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-activepassivebecause they have been blessed0If your language does not use the passive form in this way, you can state this in active form or in another way that is natural in your language. Alternate translation: “because I have blessed them” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-activepassive]])
120622:13h8t7Balak0This is the name of a man. See how you translated this in [Numbers 22:2](../22/02.md).
120722:15xg9zBalak0This is the name of a man. See how you translated this in [Numbers 22:2](../22/02.md).
120822:16drr7rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-goThey came to Balaam0You may prefer to say “They went to Balaam” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-go]])
120922:17bm1vthis people0The singular noun refers to the Israelites as a group. Alternate translation: “this group of people”
121022:18q97pBalak0This is the name of a man. See how you translated this in [Numbers 22:2](../22/02.md).
121122:18x1c1rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-hypoEven if Balak would give me his palace full of silver and gold0Balaam is describing something that would never happen. He is emphasizing that there is nothing that could make him disobey Yahweh. (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-hypo]])
121222:18j6clI cannot go beyond the word of Yahweh & and do less or more than what he tells me0This means Balaam cannot disobey Yahweh in any way.
121322:21z7ilsaddled his donkey0A saddle is a seat put on the back of an animal in order to ride it.
121422:22sb7drc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-idiomוַ⁠יִּֽחַר־ אַ֣ף אֱלֹהִים֮1This is an idiom that speaks of the increase in God’s anger as if his **nose** was starting to burn. Alternate translation: “And God became very angry” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-idiom]])
121522:22n3m5as someone hostile to Balaam0Alternate translation: “as an enemy to Balaam” or “in order to stop Balaam”
121622:23gu3vrc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-explicitwith his drawn sword0A sword is drawn from its sheath in order to be ready to use. Alternate translation: “with his sword ready to attack” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-explicit]])
121722:23ben2The donkey turned off the road and went into a field0The donkey did this to avoid the angel of Yahweh.
121822:23r3syto turn her back0Sometimes animals are referred to as “her” or “she.” Alternate translation: “to turn it back”
121922:25wf2xShe went against the wall0This was an attempt to escape from the angel of Yahweh in the road.
122022:25uhb9She went0Sometimes animals are referred to as “her” or “she.” Alternate translation: “It went”
122122:25w91qpinned Balaam’s foot against it0Alternate translation: “pushed Balaam’s foot against it” or “hurt Balaam’s foot against it”
122222:27jh49rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-idiomוַ⁠יִּֽחַר־ אַ֣ף בִּלְעָ֔ם1This is an idiom that speaks of the increase in Balaam’s anger as if his **nose** was starting to burn. See how you translated a similar phrase in [Numbers 22:22](../22/22.md). Alternate translation: “And Balaam became very angry” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-idiom]])
122322:28imi3rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymyThen Yahweh opened the donkey’s mouth so she could talk0Opening the mouth is associated with the ability to speak. Alternate translation: “Then Yahweh gave the donkey the ability to speak like a human would speak” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy]])
122422:28b84tShe said to Balaam0Alternate translation: “The donkey said to Balaam”
122522:30hb6vrc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-rquestionAm not I your donkey on which you have ridden all your life long to this present day?0This rhetorical question was used to convict Balaam that his judgment of the donkey was unfair. This can be translated as a statement. Alternate translation: “I am your donkey on which you have ridden all your life, right up to the present moment.” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-rquestion]])
122622:30f959rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-rquestionHave I ever been in the habit of doing such things to you before?0This rhetorical question was used to further convict Balaam that his judgment of the donkey was unfair. This can be translated as a statement. Alternate translation: “I have never been in the habit of doing such things to you!” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-rquestion]])
122722:31d2lhrc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymyThen Yahweh opened Balaam’s eyes, and he saw the angel of Yahweh0To “open one’s eyes” is associated with being able to see. Alternate translation: “Then Yahweh gave Balaam the ability to see the angel of Yahweh” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy]])
122822:31vwl7rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-explicitwith his drawn sword0A sword is drawn from its sheath in order to be ready to use. See how you translated this in [Numbers 22:23](../22/23.md). Alternate translation: “with his sword ready to attack” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-explicit]])
122922:31xi4rrc://*/ta/man/translate/translate-symactionBalaam lowered his head and lay facedown0This indicates that Balaam is humbling himself before the angel. (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/translate-symaction]])
123022:32mb9vrc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-rquestionWhy have you struck your donkey these three times?0This rhetorical question is used to accuse Balaam of doing wrong. This can be translated as a statement. Alternate translation: “You should not have struck your donkey these three times.” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-rquestion]])
123122:32bfy4as someone hostile to you0Alternate translation: “as an enemy to you” or “to oppose you”
123222:33nqy4rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-hypoIf she had not turned & killed you and spared her life0This hypothetical statement indicated what could have happened, but it did not because the donkey’s actions saved Balaam. (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-hypo]])
123322:34hxf8So now, if it is displeasing to you0Alternate translation: “So if you do not want me to continue going”
123422:35dyl3with the leaders of Balak0See how you translated “Balak” in [Numbers 22:2](../22/02.md). Alternate translation: “with the leaders whom Balak had sent”
123522:36c4jiArnon0This is the name of a river. See how you translated it in [Numbers 21:13](../21/13.md).
123622:37kjv9rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-rquestionDid I not send men to you to summon you?0This rhetorical question is used to rebuke Balaam for delaying to come. This can be translated as a statement. Alternate translation: “Surely I sent men to summon you.” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-rquestion]])
123722:37f7wvrc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-rquestionWhy did you not come to me?0This rhetorical question is used to rebuke Balaam for delaying to come. This can be translated as a statement. Alternate translation: “You should have come to me!” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-rquestion]])
123822:37pk2irc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-rquestionAm I not able to honor you?0This rhetorical question is used to rebuke Balaam for delaying to come. This can be translated as a statement. Alternate translation: “Surely you know that I am able to pay you money for coming to me.” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-rquestion]])
123922:38y1j1rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-rquestionDo I now have any power to say anything?0Balaam uses this rhetorical question to tell Balak that he will not be able to do everything that Balak asks him to do. This can be translated as a statement. Alternate translation: “But I have no power to say anything I want” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-rquestion]])
124022:38re6irc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphorthe words that God puts into my mouth0The message is spoken of as if it is something that God put into his mouth. Alternate translation: “the message that God wants me to say” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor]])
124122:39lt48rc://*/ta/man/translate/translate-namesKiriath Huzoth0This is the name of a town. (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/translate-names]])
124222:40e9l3some meat0Alternate translation: “some of the meat from the sacrifices”
124322:41sx5nthe high place of Baal0This could mean: (1) this refers to the same place as Bamoth in [Numbers 21:19](../21/19.md). The word Bamoth means “the high place,” or (2) this is another high place where people sacrificed to Baal.
124423:introkt510# Numbers 23 General Notes\n\n## Structure and formatting\n\nThe story of Balaam continues in this chapter.\n\nSome translations set each line of poetry farther to the right than the rest of the text to make it easier to read. The ULT does this with the poetry in 23:7-10, 18-24.\n\n## Special concepts in this chapter\n\n### Cursing God’s people\n\nGod does not allow others to curse his people. Balaam blessed Israel twice when he was supposed to curse them. This may be taken as humor or an ironic situation. (See: [[rc://*/tw/dict/bible/kt/curse]] and [[rc://*/tw/dict/bible/kt/peopleofgod]])
124523:1js8jBalak0This is the king of Moab. See how you translated this in [Numbers 22:2](../22/02.md).
124623:1yr7zprepare seven bulls and seven rams0Alternate translation: “kill seven bulls and seven rams as a sacrifice”
124723:3s7kvStand at your burnt offering and I will go0Alternate translation: “Stay here with your burnt offering and I will go a distance away”
124823:4yji9rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-explicitI have offered up a bull and a ram0It has already been stated that he killed these animals as a burnt offering. Alternate translation: “I have killed a bull and a ram and burnt them as an offering” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-explicit]])
124923:5nny6rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphorYahweh put a message in Balaam’s mouth0Here Yahweh giving Balaam a message to speak is spoken of as if Yahweh placed it in his mouth. Alternate translation: “Yahweh told Balaam what he wanted him to say to Balak” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor]])
125023:7wtg1rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-parallelismBalak has brought me from Aram & the king of Moab from the eastern mountains0These phrases mean the same thing. (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-parallelism]])
125123:7nuw3rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-parallelism‘Come, curse Jacob for me,’ & ‘Come, defy Israel.’0Both of these statements mean the same thing. They emphasize that Balak wants Balaam to curse the people of Israel. (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-parallelism]])
125223:8w1jkrc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-rquestionHow can I curse those whom God has not cursed? How can I oppose those whom Yahweh does not oppose?0These rhetorical questions emphasize Balaam’s refusal to disobey God. They can be translated as statements. Alternate translation: “But I cannot curse those whom God has not cursed. I cannot fight against those whom Yahweh does not fight!” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-rquestion]])
125323:9hq42rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-parallelismfrom the top of the rocks I see him & from the hills I look at him0These two phrases mean the same thing. Balaam viewed Israel from the top of a hill. (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-parallelism]])
125423:9a551rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymyI see him & I look at him0Here “him” is a metonym that refers to the people of Israel. (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy]])
125523:9mm7uthere is a people0Alternate translation: “there is a group of people”
125623:9ni8frc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-litotesdo not consider themselves as just an ordinary nation0This negative statement is used to stress that the opposite is true. Alternate translation: “they consider themselves to be a special nation” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-litotes]])
125723:10hr4vrc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphorמִ֤י מָנָה֙ עֲפַ֣ר יַעֲקֹ֔ב וּ⁠מִסְפָּ֖ר אֶת־ רֹ֣בַע יִשְׂרָאֵ֑ל1Here **dust of Jacob** is a metaphor that speaks of the number of Israelites as if they were as numerous as the specks of dust. (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor]])
125823:10x7syrc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-rquestionמִ֤י מָנָה֙ עֲפַ֣ר יַעֲקֹ֔ב וּ⁠מִסְפָּ֖ר אֶת־ רֹ֣בַע יִשְׂרָאֵ֑ל1If it would be helpful in your language, you could express this question as a statement. Alternate translation: “There are too many Israelites to count. No one could count even a fourth of them because there are so many.” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-rquestion]])
125923:10uxp9rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-explicitthe death of a righteous person0It is understood that this will be a peaceful death. This can be stated. Alternate translation: “the peaceful death of a righteous person” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-explicit]])
126023:10am5irc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymya righteous person & like his0These are metonymies that refer to the people of Israel as a single person. (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy]])
126123:11x2xrBalak0This is the king of Moab. See how you translated this in [Numbers 22:2](../22/02.md).
126223:11typ8rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-rquestionWhat have you done to me?0Balak uses this question to scold Balaam. If it would be helpful in your language, you could express this question as a statement. Alternate translation: “I cannot believe you did this to me!” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-rquestion]])
126323:11e1a2but look0This emphasizes the shocking action that follows.
126423:12xe42rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-rquestionShould I not be careful to say only what Yahweh puts in my mouth?0Balaam uses this rhetorical question to defend his actions. This can be translated as a statement. Alternate translation: “I must be very careful to say only what Yahweh tells me to say.” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-rquestion]])
126523:12yvq8rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphorto say only what Yahweh puts in my mouth0The message is spoken of as if it is something that God put into his mouth. See how you translated a similar phrase in [Numbers 22:38](../22/38.md). Alternate translation: “to say only what Yahweh wants me to say” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor]])
126623:13x381There you will curse them for me0Alternate translation: “There you will curse the Israelites for me”
126723:14a29brc://*/ta/man/translate/translate-namesfield of Zophim0Translators may add a footnote that says: “The word ‘Zophim’ means ‘to watch’ or ‘to spy.’” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/translate-names]])
126823:14zz2brc://*/ta/man/translate/translate-namesMount Pisgah0This is the name of a mountain. See how you translated this in [Numbers 21:20](../21/20.md). (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/translate-names]])
126923:16fc1nrc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphorput a message in his mouth0The message is spoken of as if it is something that God put into his mouth. See how you translated a similar phrase in [Numbers 22:38](../22/38.md). Alternate translation: “told him what to say” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor]])
127023:16yn5xHe said0Alternate translation: “Then Yahweh said”
127123:18kka5rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-parallelismBalak, and hear & Listen to me, you son of Zippor0These two phrases mean the same thing and are repeated to emphasize how important it was for Balak to pay attention. (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-parallelism]])
127223:18d6y8Balak & son of Zippor0See how you translated these names in [Numbers 22:2](../22/02.md).
127323:19q4wmrc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-parallelismהַ⁠ה֤וּא אָמַר֙ וְ⁠לֹ֣א יַעֲשֶׂ֔ה וְ⁠דִבֶּ֖ר וְ⁠לֹ֥א יְקִימֶֽ⁠נָּה1Both of these clauses mean the same thing and emphasize that God does what he says he will. (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-parallelism]])
127423:19cqsirc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-rquestionהַ⁠ה֤וּא אָמַר֙ וְ⁠לֹ֣א יַעֲשֶׂ֔ה וְ⁠דִבֶּ֖ר וְ⁠לֹ֥א יְקִימֶֽ⁠נָּה1These rhetorical questions can be translated as statements. Alternate translation: “He has never promised a thing without fulfilling what he promised. He has always done exactly what he said he would do.” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-rquestion]])
127523:20tga7rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-activepassiveI have been commanded to bless0If your language does not use the passive form in this way, you can state this in active form or in another way that is natural in your language. Alternate translation: “God has commanded me to bless the Israelites” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-activepassive]])
127623:21w1xprc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-parallelismhardship in Jacob & trouble in Israel0These two phrases mean the same thing. This could mean: (1) God has given Israel only good things or (2) there is no sin in Israel that would cause him to judge them. (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-parallelism]])
127723:21i4xzshouts for their king are among them0Alternate translation: “they shout with joy because Yahweh is their king”
127823:22bnk6rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-similewith strength like that of a wild ox0This simile says that Yahweh’s great strength is equal to an ox. (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-simile]])
127923:23q3q1rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-parallelismכִּ֤י לֹא־ נַ֨חַשׁ֙ בְּ⁠יַעֲקֹ֔ב וְ⁠לֹא־ קֶ֖סֶם בְּ⁠יִשְׂרָאֵ֑ל1These two lines mean the same thing, that no curse that anyone puts on the nation of **Israel** will be effective. (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-parallelism]])
128023:23rriurc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymyכִּ֤י לֹא־ נַ֨חַשׁ֙ בְּ⁠יַעֲקֹ֔ב וְ⁠לֹא־ קֶ֖סֶם בְּ⁠יִשְׂרָאֵ֑ל1Here **Jacob** is a metonym that refers to **Israel**. (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy]])
128123:23xhg8rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-activepassiveit must be said0If your language does not use the passive form in this way, you can state this in active form or in another way that is natural in your language. “people must say” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-activepassive]])
128223:23yvh5Look what God has done!0It is implied that what God did for them was good. Alternate translation: “Look at the good things God has done for them!”
128323:24jm1jrc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphorthe people rise like a lioness & he has killed0This verse is a long metaphor that speaks of Israel defeating her enemies as if Israel was a lion devouring its prey. (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor]])
128423:25yxn3Balak0This is the king of Moab. See how you translated this in [Numbers 22:2](../22/02.md).
128523:26sl4crc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-rquestionDid I not tell you that I must say all that Yahweh tells me to say?0Balaam uses this rhetorical question to remind Balak that Balaam refused to disobey God even before he came to Balak. If it would be helpful in your language, you could express this question as a statement. Alternate translation: “I told you before that I must say all that Yahweh tells me to say.” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-rquestion]])
128623:28jd2zrc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-explicitwhich looks down on the wilderness0It is understood that this wilderness was where Israel was camped. Alternate translation: “which looks down on the wilderness where Israel was” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-explicit]])
128724:introg6vw0# Numbers 24 General Notes\n\n## Structure and formatting\n\nThe story of Balaam continues in this chapter.\n\nSome translations set each line of poetry farther to the right than the rest of the text to make it easier to read. The ULT does this with the poetry in 24:3-9, 15-24.\n\n## Special concepts in this chapter\n\n### Cursing God’s people\n\nGod does not allow others to curse his people. Balaam blesses Israel again and the king is angry and sends him home. This may be taken as humor or an ironic situation. (See: [[rc://*/tw/dict/bible/kt/curse]] and [[rc://*/tw/dict/bible/kt/peopleofgod]])
128824:1w9kxas at the other times0Alternate translation: “like he did the previous times”
128924:2wa9krc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-idiomHe raised his eyes0Here “raised his eyes” is an idiom that means to look up. Alternate translation: “He looked up” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-idiom]])
129024:2vd4aSpirit of God came on him0This mean’s God’s Spirit took control of him to prophesy.
129124:3sec1rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-activepassiveHe received this prophecy0If your language does not use the passive form in this way, you can state this in active form or in another way that is natural in your language. Alternate translation: “God gave him this prophecy” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-activepassive]])
129224:3mke8Balaam son of Beor0Beor was Balaam’s father. See how you translated this in [Numbers 22:5](../22/05.md).
129324:3rt1arc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-idiomwhose eyes are wide open0This idiom means he sees and understands clearly. (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-idiom]])
129424:4g4v6rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-123personHe speaks & He sees & he bows0Here Balaam refers to himself as “He.” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-123person]])
129524:4ktc8rc://*/ta/man/translate/translate-symactionhe bows down0This is an act of humility. (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/translate-symaction]])
129624:4ej3rrc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-idiomwith his eyes open0Here “eyes open” is an idiom that means Balaam has received the ability to know what God wants to say. (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-idiom]])
129724:5ba5vrc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-parallelismHow beautiful are your tents, Jacob, the place where you live, Israel!0Both of these statements mean the same thing. They emphasize the Israelite camp was beautiful to Balaam. (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-parallelism]])
129824:6qar4rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-simileLike valleys they spread out0Balaam speaks of the Israelies as if they were numerous enough to cover entire valleys. (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-simile]])
129924:6j8egrc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-similelike gardens by the riverside0Balaam speaks of the Israelies as if they were well-watered gardens that produce an abundant harvest. (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-simile]])
130024:6l53yrc://*/ta/man/translate/translate-unknownכַּ⁠אֲהָלִים֙ נָטַ֣ע יְהוָ֔ה1Aloes are plants with a pleasant smell that grow well even in dry conditions. (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/translate-unknown]])
130124:6v5qbrc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-simileכַּ⁠אֲהָלִים֙ נָטַ֣ע יְהוָ֔ה1Balaam speaks of the Israelites as if they would thrive and be pleasant like aloe plants. (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-simile]])
130224:6aw4krc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-similelike cedars beside the waters0Cedar trees were the largest trees in Israel. Balaam speaks of the Israelies as if they grew as large as well-watered cedar trees. (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-simile]])
130324:7fl12rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymyWater flows & well-watered0Abundant water is associated with God’s blessing on the crops of the land. Alternate translation: “God will bless Israel with plenty of water for their crops” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy]])
130424:7a4i7rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymytheir seed is well-watered0Well-watered seed refers to God’s blessing on his people so that they will have abundant crops. Alternate translation: “they will have plenty of water for their seed to grow healthy crops” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy]])
130524:7zlh1rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-parallelismTheir king is to be higher & their kingdom will be honored0These two phrases have similar meaning, emphasizing how much God will bless them compared to other nations. (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-parallelism]])
130624:7h0mqrc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymyוְ⁠יָרֹ֤ם מֵֽ⁠אֲגַג֙ מַלְכּ֔⁠וֹ1Here **higher** refers to having greater honor and power. This means the future king of Israel will have more honor and will be more powerful than **Agag**. (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy]])
130724:7ftd7rc://*/ta/man/translate/translate-namesוְ⁠יָרֹ֤ם מֵֽ⁠אֲגַג֙ מַלְכּ֔⁠וֹ1**Agag** was king of the Amalekites. (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/translate-names]])
130824:7b156rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-activepassivetheir kingdom will be honored0If your language does not use the passive form in this way, you can state this in active form or in another way that is natural in your language. Alternate translation: “other people will give honor to their kingdom” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-activepassive]])
130924:8x28iGod brings him0Alternate translation: “God brings the Israelites”
131024:8n9zerc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-similewith strength like a wild ox0This simile emphasizes that the Israelites have great strength. (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-simile]])
131124:8y9vxrc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphorHe will eat up the nations0Balaam speaks of the Israelites as if they are wild animals that eat their enemies. This means they will destroy their enemies. (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor]])
131224:9rx4yGeneral Information:0# General Information:\n\nBalaam finishes the prophecy under the control of the Spirit of God.
131324:9kq6qrc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-simileHe crouches down like a lion, like a lioness0In this simile, Balaam compares the Israelites to both male and female lions. This means they are dangerous and always ready to attack. (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-simile]])
131424:9l12krc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-rquestionWho dares disturb him?0Balaam uses a question to warn all the people to not provoke the Israelites. This can be translated as a statement. Alternate translation: “No one dares to disturb him!” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-rquestion]])
131524:9iv8qrc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-activepassiveMay everyone who blesses him be blessed; may everyone who curses him be cursed0If your language does not use the passive form in this way, you can state this in active form or in another way that is natural in your language. Alternate translation: “May God bless those who bless the Israelites; may he curse those who curse the Israelites” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-activepassive]])
131624:10m1vprc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-idiomוַ⁠יִּֽחַר־ אַ֤ף בָּלָק֙1This is an idiom that speaks of the increase in Balak’s anger as if his nose was starting to burn. Alternate translation: “And Balak became very angry” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-idiom]])
131724:10rgi1rc://*/ta/man/translate/translate-symactionstruck his hands together in anger0This was a sign of great frustration and anger. (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/translate-symaction]])
131824:13gi9arc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-hypoEven if Balak gave me his palace full of silver and gold0Balaam is describing something that would never happen. This statement emphasizes that there is nothing that would make Balaam disobey God. (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-hypo]])
131924:13a4surc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-rquestionDid I not say this to them?0Balaam uses a question to remind Balak about what he said earlier. If it would be helpful in your language, you could express this question as a statement. “Alternate translation: I said this to them.” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-rquestion]])
132024:14m83ithis people0Alternate translation: “the Israelites”
132124:15bp57Balaam son of Beor0Beor was Balaam’s father. See how you translated this in [Numbers 22:5](../22/05.md).
132224:15bpl3rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-idiomwhose eyes are wide open0This idiom means he sees and understands clearly. See how you translated this in [Numbers 24:3](../24/03.md). (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-idiom]])
132324:16bfa4rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-abstractnounswho has knowledge from the Most High0The abstract term “knowledge” can be stated as an action. Alternate translation: “who knows things that God Most High has revealed to him” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-abstractnouns]])
132424:16m31xrc://*/ta/man/translate/translate-symactionbows down0This is a sign of submission to God. (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/translate-symaction]])
132524:17xt9lrc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-parallelismI see him, but he is not here now. I look at him, but he is not near0Both of these statements mean the same thing. Balaam is having a vision of a future event. The word “him” refers to a future leader of Israel. (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-parallelism]])
132624:17zg5vrc://*/ta/man/translate/writing-symlanguageA star will come out of Jacob0Here “star” refers to an Israelite king that will rise in power. (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/writing-symlanguage]])
132724:17dbs9rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymyout of Jacob0Here “Jacob” refers to the descendants of Jacob. Alternate translation: “from among the descendants of Jacob” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy]])
132824:17ev9hrc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-parallelisma scepter will rise out of Israel0This means the same thing as the first part of the sentence. Here “scepter” refers to a powerful king. (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-parallelism]])
132924:17m5w5rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymyout of Israel0Here “Israel” refers to future Israelites. Alternate translation: “from among the Israelites in the future” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy]])
133024:17evy3shatter Moab’s leaders0This could mean: (1) he will break the heads of the leaders of Moab or (2) he will destroy the leaders of Moab.
133124:17r3pgall the descendants of Seth0This also refers to the Moabites, who were descendants of Seth.
133224:18l7jtGeneral Information:0# General Information:\n\nBalaam finishes the first of his four prophecies.
133324:18nu8trc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-activepassiveEdom will become a possession of Israel0If your language does not use the passive form in this way, you can state this in active form or in another way that is natural in your language. Alternate translation: “The Israelites will occupy Edom” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-activepassive]])
133424:18w7ftrc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymyוְ⁠הָיָ֧ה יְרֵשָׁ֛ה שֵׂעִ֖יר1Here **Seir** refers to the people who lived near Mount Seir.Alternate translation: “and the people of Seir will become a possession” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy]])
133524:18ysaarc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-activepassiveוְ⁠הָיָ֧ה יְרֵשָׁ֛ה שֵׂעִ֖יר1If your language does not use the passive form in this way, you can state this in active form or in another way that is natural in your language. Alternate translation: “Israel will also conquer the people of Seir” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-activepassive]])
133624:19u3rjrc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymyOut of Jacob a king will come0Jacob was the ancestor of the Israelites. “Jacob” is a metonym that refers to the whole people group. (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy]])
133724:19d85vrc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-explicitof their city0This refers to the city of Ar where Balak met Balaam. (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-explicit]])
133824:20j37mrc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-123personhis final end0A singular pronoun is used because the Amalekites are spoken of as a single person. (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-123person]])
133924:21n23brc://*/ta/man/translate/translate-namesthe Kenites0This is the name of a people group who descended from Kain. (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/translate-names]])
134024:21b7wkThe place where you live is strong0Alternate translation: “The place were you live is well defended”
134124:21htj2rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphoryour nest is in the rocks0This is a metaphor that means that they live in a secure place. Alternate translation: “your location is as secure as a nest high in the rocks” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor]])
134224:22ce4crc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-activepassiveNevertheless you Kenites will be consumed by fire when Assyria carries you away captive0Here the destruction of the Kenites is spoken of as if they were burned up in a fire. If your language does not use the passive form in this way, you can state this in active form or in another way that is natural in your language. Alternate translation: “Nevertheless the Assyrians will destroy you Kenites like a fire, and take you away as captives” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-activepassive]])
134324:23bj5vrc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-rquestionWho will survive when God does this?0If it would be helpful in your language, you could express this question as a statement. Alternate translation: “No one will survive when God does this!” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-rquestion]])
134424:24rl4trc://*/ta/man/translate/translate-namesKittim0This is the name of a city on an island in the Mediterranean Sea. (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/translate-names]])
134524:24zm8grc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-abstractnounsthey, too, will end in destruction0If your language does not use an abstract noun for the idea behind the word **destruction**, you can express the same idea with a verbal form. Alternate translation: “God will destroy them also” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-abstractnouns]])
134624:25wf69Balak0This is the king of Moab. See how you translated this in [Numbers 22:2](../22/02.md).
134725:introvs5m0# Numbers 25 General Notes\n\n## Structure and formatting\n\nThe story of Balaam concludes in this chapter.\n\n## Special concepts in this chapter\n\n### Foreign women\n\nBalaam told the young women from Moab to act friendly to the Israelite men and invite them to feasts in honor of their god Baal. The men went to the feasts and worshiped Baal. God was angry and killed 24,000 Israelite men. Foreign women are often the source of problems in Israel. They caused the men to worship their false gods. (See: [[rc://*/tw/dict/bible/kt/falsegod]])
134825:1bx2yrc://*/ta/man/translate/translate-namesShittim0This is the name of a place in Moab. (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/translate-names]])
134925:2zud9rc://*/ta/man/translate/translate-symactionbowed down0This was an act of worship. (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/translate-symaction]])
135025:3bum9Peor0Peor was the name of a mountain. See how you translated this in [Numbers 23:28](../23/28.md).
135125:3idj8rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-idiomוַ⁠יִּֽחַר־ אַ֥ף יְהוָ֖ה1This is an idiom that speaks of the increase in Yahweh’s anger as if his nose was starting to burn. See how you translated a similar phrase in [Numbers 21:20](../21/20.md). Alternate translation: “And Yahweh became very angry” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-idiom]])
135225:4ea9brc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-explicitall the leaders of the people0It is implied that this refers to the leaders who were guilty of idolatry. The full meaning of this statement can be made clear. Alternate translation: “all the leaders of the people who are guilty of idolatry” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-explicit]])
135325:4yg38to expose them in the daylight0This means that the leaders of Israel will kill these people and leave their dead bodies out where all the people can see them.
135425:5by2qto Israel’s leaders0Alternate translation: “to Israel’s leaders who were not guilty of idolatry”
135525:5d7dsPeor0Peor was the name of a mountain. See how you translated this in [Numbers 23:28](../23/28.md).
135625:6ze7nrc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-explicitbrought among his family members a Midianite woman0It is implied that he brought her among his camp to have sex with her. The full meaning of this statement can be made clear. Alternate translation: “brought a Midianite woman to the Israelite camp to sleep with her” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-explicit]])
135725:6h1berc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-idiomin the sight of Moses and all the community of the people of Israel0Here “in the sight of” is an idiom that means they heard about it, or found out about it. (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-idiom]])
135825:7b58qEleazar0This is the name of Aaron’s son. See how you translated it in [Numbers 3:2](../03/02.md).
135925:8kww8He followed0Alternate translation: “Phinehas followed”
136025:11z3sfConnecting Statement:0# Connecting Statement:\n\nYahweh begins to speak to Moses.
136125:11j3xurc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphorturned my rage away from the people of Israel0God’s rage is spoken of as if it were something that could be physically pushed aside in order to stop it. Alternate translation: “caused me to no longer be angry with the people of Israel” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor]])
136225:11lt3frc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphorI have not consumed the people of Israel in my fierceness0God is spoken of as if he were a fierce animal that could have eaten up the people of Israel. Alternate translation: “I have not destroyed the people of Israel in my terrible anger” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor]])
136325:13eu4wConnecting Statement:0# Connecting Statement:\n\nThis is the end of Yahweh’s speech that begins in verse 11.
136425:14u1w2rc://*/ta/man/translate/writing-backgroundNow0This switches from the main story line to background information about Zimri and Kozbi. (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/writing-background]])
136525:14xw6irc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-activepassivewho was killed0If your language does not use the passive form in this way, you can state this in active form or in another way that is natural in your language. Alternate translation: “whom Phinehas killed” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-activepassive]])
136625:14r6verc://*/ta/man/translate/translate-namesZimri & Salu0These are names of men. (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/translate-names]])
136725:15e341rc://*/ta/man/translate/translate-namesZur0This is the name of a man. (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/translate-names]])
136825:15pqc7rc://*/ta/man/translate/translate-namesKozbi0This is the name of a woman. (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/translate-names]])
136925:18uaj4rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-abstractnounswith their deceitfulness0If your language does not use an abstract noun for the idea behind the word **deceitfulness**, you can express the same idea with a verbal form. Alternate translation: “by deceiving you” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-abstractnouns]])
137025:18kw2lThey led you into evil0Alternate translation: “They persuaded you to do this evil thing”
137125:18dj72in the case of Peor & in the matter of Peor0Both of these phrases mean that these things happened at Mount Peor.
137225:18h4fyPeor0Peor was the name of a mountain. See how you translated this in [Numbers 23:28](../23/28.md).
137325:18vp48rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-activepassivewho was killed0If your language does not use the passive form in this way, you can state this in active form or in another way that is natural in your language. Alternate translation: “whom Phinehas killed” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-activepassive]])
137426:introh5mw0# Numbers 26 General Notes\n\n## Structure and formatting\n\nThe ULT sets the lines in 26:12-17, 20-26, 29-32, 35, 38-39, 44-45, 48-49, 57-58 farther to the right on the page than the rest of the text because they are long lists.\n\nThe people are counted in preparation for entering into the Promised Land. (See: [[rc://*/tw/dict/bible/kt/promisedland]])\n\n## Special concepts in this chapter\n\n### A new generation\n\nNone of the adults who came out of Egypt with Moses were still alive except the two faithful spies, Joshua and Caleb. (See: [[rc://*/tw/dict/bible/kt/faithful]])
137526:2i1cerc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-explicitCount all the community0They were only to count the men, not the women. The full meaning of this statement can be made clear. Alternate translation: “Count all the men of the community” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-explicit]])
137626:2vni2rc://*/ta/man/translate/translate-numberstwenty years old and up0Alternate translation: “20 years old and older” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/translate-numbers]])
137726:3z8gqspoke to them0Alternate translation: “spoke to the Israelite leaders”
137826:3i73qplains0A plain is a large flat area of land.
137926:4sjq1rc://*/ta/man/translate/translate-numberstwenty years old and up0Alternate translation: “20 years old and older” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/translate-numbers]])
138026:5l25rrc://*/ta/man/translate/translate-namesGeneral Information:0# General Information:\n\nThe leaders of Israel are counting the men, 20 years old and older, according to their tribes and families. (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/translate-names]])
138126:5jv53was the firstborn of Israel0Here “Israel” refers to the man also known as Jacob.
138226:5blb4From his son0The word “his” refers to Rueben.
138326:7ukj3rc://*/ta/man/translate/translate-numbers43,730 men0Alternate translation: “forty-three thousand seven hundred and thirty men” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/translate-numbers]])
138426:8vzn3rc://*/ta/man/translate/translate-namesGeneral Information:0# General Information:\n\nThe leaders of Israel are counting the men, 20 years old and older, according to their tribes and families. (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/translate-names]])
138526:8q6k2Eliab0See how you translated this man’s name in [Numbers 16:1](../16/01.md).
138626:9i6m2Eliab & Dathan & Abiram0See how you translated these men’s names in [Numbers 16:1](../16/01.md).
138726:10d33wrc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-personificationThe earth opened its mouth and swallowed them up0Here the earth is spoken of as if it were a person opening its mouth and eating something. Alternate translation: “Yahweh caused the earth to split open, and the men fell in the hole” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-personification]])
138826:10l16krc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-personificationfire devoured 250 men0Here the fire is spoken of as if it were a large animal devouring something. Alternate translation: “Yahweh caused a fire that killed 250 men” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-personification]])
138926:10y2z4rc://*/ta/man/translate/translate-numbers250 men0Alternate translation: “two hundred and fifty men” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/translate-numbers]])
139026:11nb3jKorah’s line0Alternate translation: “all of Korah’s family”
139126:11y8qjdie out0Alternate translation: “end”
139226:12utp6rc://*/ta/man/translate/translate-namesGeneral Information:0# General Information:\n\nThe leaders of Israel are counting the men, 20 years old and older, according to their tribes and families. (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/translate-names]])
139326:14y9j2rc://*/ta/man/translate/translate-numbers22,200 men0Alternate translation: “twenty-two thousand two hundred men” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/translate-numbers]])
139426:15rb4hrc://*/ta/man/translate/translate-namesGeneral Information:0# General Information:\n\nThe leaders of Israel are counting the men, 20 years old and older, according to their tribes and families. (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/translate-names]])
139526:18nkh7rc://*/ta/man/translate/translate-numbers40,500 men0Alternate translation: “forty thousand five hundred men” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/translate-numbers]])
139626:19hbe7rc://*/ta/man/translate/translate-namesGeneral Information:0# General Information:\n\nThe leaders of Israel are counting the men, 20 years old and older, according to their tribes and families. (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/translate-names]])
139726:22ar7qrc://*/ta/man/translate/translate-numbers76,500 men0Alternate translation: “seventy-six thousand five hundred men” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/translate-numbers]])
139826:23f73trc://*/ta/man/translate/translate-namesGeneral Information:0# General Information:\n\nThe leaders of Israel are counting the men, 20 years old and older, according to their tribes and families. (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/translate-names]])
139926:25da8lrc://*/ta/man/translate/translate-numbers64,300 men0Alternate translation: “sixty-four thousand three hundred men” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/translate-numbers]])
140026:26w3fzrc://*/ta/man/translate/translate-namesGeneral Information:0# General Information:\n\nThe leaders of Israel are counting the men, 20 years old and older, according to their tribes and families. (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/translate-names]])
140126:27j5hxrc://*/ta/man/translate/translate-numbers60,500 men0Alternate translation: “sixty thousand five hundred men” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/translate-numbers]])
140226:28fqy4rc://*/ta/man/translate/translate-namesGeneral Information:0# General Information:\n\nThe leaders of Israel are counting the men, 20 years old and older, according to their tribes and families. (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/translate-names]])
140326:30b45qrc://*/ta/man/translate/translate-namesGeneral Information:0# General Information:\n\nThe leaders of Israel are counting the men, 20 years old and older, according to their tribes and families. (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/translate-names]])
140426:33slu8rc://*/ta/man/translate/translate-namesGeneral Information:0# General Information:\n\nThe leaders of Israel are counting the men, 20 years old and older, according to their tribes and families. (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/translate-names]])
140526:34af6urc://*/ta/man/translate/translate-numbers52,700 men0Alternate translation: “fifty-two thousand seven hundred men” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/translate-numbers]])
140626:35jhj1rc://*/ta/man/translate/translate-namesGeneral Information:0# General Information:\n\nThe leaders of Israel are counting the men, 20 years old and older, according to their tribes and families. (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/translate-names]])
140726:37y5mirc://*/ta/man/translate/translate-numbers32,500 men0Alternate translation: “thirty-two thousand five hundred men” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/translate-numbers]])
140826:37np8krc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-explicitThese were Joseph’s descendants, counted0The word “these” refers to all of the men descended from Joseph’s sons, Ephraim and Manasseh. The full meaning of this statement can be made clear. Alternate translation: “These were Joseph’s descendants, descended from his sons Manasseh and Ephraim, counted” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-explicit]])
140926:37fxl7rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-activepassivecounted in each of their clans0If your language does not use the passive form in this way, you can state this in active form or in another way that is natural in your language. Alternate translation: “they counted them in each of their clans” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-activepassive]])
141026:38fb9irc://*/ta/man/translate/translate-namesGeneral Information:0# General Information:\n\nThe leaders of Israel are counting the men, 20 years old and older, according to their tribes and families. (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/translate-names]])
141126:41t1c5rc://*/ta/man/translate/translate-numbers45,600 men0Alternate translation: “forty-five thousand six hundred men” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/translate-numbers]])
141226:42x61crc://*/ta/man/translate/translate-namesGeneral Information:0# General Information:\n\nThe leaders of Israel are counting the men, 20 years old and older, according to their tribes and families. (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/translate-names]])
141326:43s5varc://*/ta/man/translate/translate-numbers64,400 men0Alternate translation: “sixty-four thousand four hundred men” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/translate-numbers]])
141426:44lci1rc://*/ta/man/translate/translate-namesGeneral Information:0# General Information:\n\nThe leaders of Israel are counting the men, 20 years old and older, according to their tribes and families. (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/translate-names]])
141526:47lw59rc://*/ta/man/translate/translate-numbers53,400 men0Alternate translation: “fifty-three thousand four hundred men” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/translate-numbers]])
141626:48v1j8rc://*/ta/man/translate/translate-namesGeneral Information:0# General Information:\n\nThe leaders of Israel are counting the men, 20 years old and older, according to their tribes and families. (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/translate-names]])
141726:50pgj7rc://*/ta/man/translate/translate-numbers45,400 men0Alternate translation: “forty-five thousand four hundred men” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/translate-numbers]])
141826:51l55tthe complete count0Alternate translation: “the total number”
141926:51tr8mrc://*/ta/man/translate/translate-numbers601,7300Alternate translation: “six-hundred and one thousand, seven hundred and thirty” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/translate-numbers]])
142026:53k6p3rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-activepassiveThe land must be divided0If your language does not use the passive form in this way, you can state this in active form or in another way that is natural in your language. Alternate translation: “You must divide the land” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-activepassive]])
142126:53ut1athese men0This refers to all of the men that were counted in their clans, beginning in [Numbers 26:5](../26/05.md).
142226:53d4z2according to the number of their names0Alternate translation: “by the number of people in each clan”
142326:54y96prc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-explicitgive more inheritance0In this passage, the word “inheritance” refers to land inherited. The full meaning of this statement can be made clear. Alternate translation: “give more land as an inheritance” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-explicit]])
142426:54zpe1rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-activepassivewho were counted0If your language does not use the passive form in this way, you can state this in active form or in another way that is natural in your language. Alternate translation: “whom the leaders of Israel counted” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-activepassive]])
142526:55a5birc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-activepassivethe land must be divided0If your language does not use the passive form in this way, you can state this in active form or in another way that is natural in your language. Alternate translation: “you must divide the land” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-activepassive]])
142626:55gx96by random lots0Alternate translation: “by casting lots”
142726:55zwx4rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-activepassiveit will be divided0If your language does not use the passive form in this way, you can state this in active form or in another way that is natural in your language. Alternate translation: “you will divide it” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-activepassive]])
142826:56gvl8rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-activepassivedistributed to them0If your language does not use the passive form in this way, you can state this in active form or in another way that is natural in your language. Alternate translation: “and you must distribute the land to them” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-activepassive]])
142926:57l46rrc://*/ta/man/translate/translate-namesGeneral Information:0# General Information:\n\nThis is a list of the Levite clans. Moses counts the Levites separately from the other tribes because they did not receive any land. (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/translate-names]])
143026:57r6qarc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-activepassivecounted clan by clan0If your language does not use the passive form in this way, you can state this in active form or in another way that is natural in your language. Alternate translation: “that the leaders also counted clan by clan” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-activepassive]])
143126:57mt4uGershon & Kohath & Merari0See how you translated these men’s names in [Numbers 3:17](../03/17.md).
143226:58au4aAmram’s0See how you translated this man’s name in [Numbers 3:19](../03/19.md).
143326:59pqk6Amram0See how you translated this man’s name in [Numbers 3:19](../03/19.md).
143426:59zb3xShe bore to Amram their children0Alternate translation: “She and Amram had children”
143526:60wwe5Nadab & Abihu & Ithamar0See how you translated these men’s names in [Numbers 3:2](../03/02.md).
143626:61qsd1rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymythey offered before Yahweh unacceptable fire0Here the word “fire” is used to refer to “burning incense.” See how you translated a similar phrase in [Numbers 3:4](../03/04.md). Alternate translation: “they burned an incense offering to Yahweh in a way that he did not approve of” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy]])
143726:62ane3rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-activepassivewho were counted0If your language does not use the passive form in this way, you can state this in active form or in another way that is natural in your language. Alternate translation: “whom the leaders counted” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-activepassive]])
143826:62ac2rrc://*/ta/man/translate/translate-numbersשְׁלֹשָׁ֤ה וְ⁠עֶשְׂרִים֙ אֶ֔לֶף1Alternate translation: “twenty-three thousand” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/translate-numbers]])
143926:62kw5done month old and up0Alternate translation: “one month old and older”
144026:62atk6rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-activepassivethey were not counted0If your language does not use the passive form in this way, you can state this in active form or in another way that is natural in your language. Alternate translation: “but the leaders did not count them” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-activepassive]])
144126:62e3dtrc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-explicitכִּ֠י לֹא־ נִתַּ֤ן לָ⁠הֶם֙ נַחֲלָ֔ה בְּ⁠ת֖וֹךְ בְּנֵ֥י יִשְׂרָאֵֽל1Here, **inheritance** refers to land they inherited. The full meaning of this statement can be made clear. Alternate translation: “because land in the midst of the sons of Israel was not given to them” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-explicit]])
144226:62snpxrc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-activepassiveכִּ֠י לֹא־ נִתַּ֤ן לָ⁠הֶם֙ נַחֲלָ֔ה בְּ⁠ת֖וֹךְ בְּנֵ֥י יִשְׂרָאֵֽל1If your language does not use the passive form in this way, you can state this in active form or in another way that is natural in your language. Alternate translation: “because Yahweh said they would not receive any land as an inheritance” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-activepassive]])
144326:63l1g7rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-activepassivewho were counted by Moses and Eleazar the priest0If your language does not use the passive form in this way, you can state this in active form or in another way that is natural in your language. Alternate translation: “whom Moses and Eleazar the priest counted” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-activepassive]])
144426:64fpg9there was no man0Alternate translation: “there were no men”
144526:64bwj6rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-activepassivewho had been counted by Moses and Aaron the priest0If your language does not use the passive form in this way, you can state this in active form or in another way that is natural in your language. Alternate translation: “whom Moses and Aaron the priest had counted” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-activepassive]])
144626:64xc7src://*/ta/man/translate/figs-activepassivewhen the descendants of Israel were counted0If your language does not use the passive form in this way, you can state this in active form or in another way that is natural in your language. Alternate translation: “when they counted the descendants of Israel” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-activepassive]])
144726:65zm6jrc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-doublenegativesThere was not a man left among them, except0The word “them” refers to all of the people who were counted in the wilderness of Sinai. This can be stated in positive form. Alternate translation: “The only ones who were still alive were” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-doublenegatives]])
144826:65sl65son of Jephunneh0Jephunneh was Caleb’s father. See how you translated this in [Numbers 13:6](../13/06.md).
144926:65j2tlson of Nun0Nun was Joshua’s father. See how you translated this in [Numbers 11:28](../11/28.md).
145027:introg57e0# Numbers 27 General Notes\n\n## Special concepts in this chapter\n\n### Daughters\n\nThe daughters of Korah received no land because their father was punished by Yahweh. Yahweh still graciously gave them their father’s portion of land. (See: [[rc://*/tw/dict/bible/kt/grace]])\n\n### The new leader is Joshua\n\nGod told Moses to appoint Joshua as the new leader. Joshua became Yahweh’s anointed leader. (See: [[rc://*/tw/dict/bible/kt/appoint]] and [[rc://*/tw/dict/bible/kt/anoint]])
145127:1r2z7Then to Moses came the daughters of Zelophehad & son of Joseph0This tells us the genealogy of Zelophehad. Alternate translation: “Then the daughters of Zelophehad son of Hepher son of Gilead son of Machir son of Manasseh, of the clans of Manasseh son of Joseph came to Moses”
145227:1xh5xZelophehad son of Hepher & Mahlah, Noah, Hoglah, Milkah, and Tirzah0See how you translated these men’s names in [Numbers 26:33](../26/33.md).
145327:1f1ulGilead & Machir0See how you translated these men’s names in [Numbers 26:29](../26/29.md).
145427:2ma3gThey stood0Alternate translation: “The daughters of Zelophehad stood”
145527:3a6nurc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-explicitwho conspired against Yahweh in the company of Korah0The people in the company of Korah gathered together and rebelled against Yahweh. Yahweh caused them to die, because of their sin. The full meaning of this statement can be made clear. Alternate translation: “who died because they were among Korah’s followers who rebelled against Yahweh” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-explicit]])
145627:3tn9zfor his own sin0Alternate translation: “because of his own sin”
145727:4g3j5rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-rquestionWhy should our father’s name be taken away from among his clan members because he had no son?0At that time, only sons received land as an inheritance. The daughters use this question to suggest that they should receive the inheritance and continue the family clan. This can be written as a statement. Alternate translation: “You should not remove our father’s name from the clan members just because he did not have a son.” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-rquestion]])
145827:4xm1prc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-explicitGive us land among our father’s relatives0This means that they are asking to inherit land near where their father’s relatives are inheriting land. The meaning of this can be made clear. Alternate translation: “Give us land where our father’s relatives live” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-explicit]])
145927:7nrv6rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-explicitamong their father’s relatives0This means that they will be inherit land where their father’s relatives are inheriting land. The full meaning of this statement can be made clear. Alternate translation: “where their father’s relatives live” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-explicit]])
146027:11j9ydrc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-activepassivebe a law established by decree for the people of Israel0If your language does not use the passive form in this way, you can state this in active form or in another way that is natural in your language. Alternate translation: “be a law that all the people of Israel must obey” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-activepassive]])
146127:11l371has commanded me0Here “me” refers to Moses.
146227:12qn5krc://*/ta/man/translate/translate-namesmountains of Abarim0This is a range of mountains in Moab. (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/translate-names]])
146327:12ak5mrc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphorthat I have given to the people of Israel0Here Yahweh speaks about the land that his is giving the Israel as if he has already given it to them. He speaks this way to emphasize that his committed to give it to them. Alternate translation: “that I will give to the people of Israel” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor]])
146427:13q4kvrc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-euphemismyou, too, must be gathered to your people0This is a euphemism that means Moses will die and his spirit will go to the place where his ancestors are. Alternate translation: “you must die” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-euphemism]])
146527:13r7vjrc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-ellipsislike Aaron your brother0You can make clear the understood information that Aaron died. Alternate translation: “like your older brother Aaron died” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-ellipsis]])
146627:14le2iyou two rebelled0This refers to Moses and Aaron.
146727:14wu26wilderness of Zin0See how you translated this phrase in [Numbers 13:21](../13/21.md).
146827:14uty1rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-explicitwhen the water flowed from the rock, in your anger0This refers to an event when Yahweh made water miraculously flow out of a rock. God told Moses to speak to the rock. Instead, Moses hit the rock because he was angry with the people. (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-explicit]])
146927:14xyy8you failed to honor me as holy0Alternate translation: “you did not treat me as holy”
147027:14a4nyrc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-synecdochebefore the eyes of the whole community0Here the people of the people are represented by their “eyes” to emphasize what they saw. Alternate translation: “in front of the whole community” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-synecdoche]])
147127:14u1wvwaters of Meribah0See how you translated this phrase in [Numbers 20:13](../20/13.md).
147227:16z8x6rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-synecdochethe God of the spirits of all humanity0This could mean: (1) here “spirits” refers to all people.” Alternate translation: “the God over all of humanity” or (2) the reference to “spirits” refers to God having given life and breath to all people. Alternate translation: “the God who gives breath to all people” or “the God who give life to all humanity” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-synecdoche]])
147327:16zz8prc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-idioma man over the community0To be “over” a group of people means to have authority to lead them. Alternate translation: “a man to lead the community” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-idiom]])
147427:17s1merc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-idioma man who may go out and come in before them and lead them out and bring them in0This is an idiom that means a person who will lead all the people and also lead the army into battle. (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-idiom]])
147527:17t27brc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-simileso that your community is not like sheep that have no shepherd0This is a simile that means without a leader the people will wander and be helpless. (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-simile]])
147627:18t7dnTake Joshua son of Nun, a man in whom my Spirit lives0Yahweh’s Spirit is in Joshua, meaning that Joshua obeys Yahweh and follows his commands.
147727:18p1rdrc://*/ta/man/translate/translate-symactionlay your hand on him0This is a sign of dedicating someone to God’s service. Alternate translation: “lay your hand on him to appoint him” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/translate-symaction]])
147827:19naq8rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-synecdochecommand him before their eyes to lead them0Here the people are represented by their “eyes” to emphasize what they see. Alternate translation: “in front of all of them command Joshua to lead the people of Israel” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-synecdoche]])
147927:20k5n4rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphorYou must put some of your authority on him0Here Yahweh speaks of Moses giving some of his authority to Joshua as if it were an article of clothing that he could put on him. Alternate translation: “You should give him some of your authority” or “Let him decide what the people should do” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor]])
148027:21xn7prc://*/ta/man/translate/translate-unknownUrim0This was a sacred stone that the High Priest wore on his chest plate. He used it to determine God’s will. (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/translate-unknown]])
148127:21p15trc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-merismIt will be at his command that the people will go out and come in0This means that Joshua will have authority to command the movements of the community of Israel. “Going out” and “coming in” are two opposite commands used to emphasize that he will have full command over their movements. Alternate translation: “He will command the community’s movements” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-merism]])
148227:21h413rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-parallelismboth he and all the people of Israel with him, the whole community0Both of these phrases mean the same thing, and they are used together for emphasis. Alternate translation: “both he and the entire nation of Israel” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-parallelism]])
148327:22bms6placed him before0Alternate translation: “told him to stand in front of”
148427:23gcp5He laid his hands on him and commanded him to lead0Alternate translation: “He” refers to Moses, and “him” refers to Joshua.
148527:23cb8nrc://*/ta/man/translate/translate-symactionHe laid his hands on him0The laying on of hands was a way of setting a person apart to do a special task for God. (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/translate-symaction]])
148627:23nk4arc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-ellipsisto lead0You can make clear the understood information to lead the people. Alternate translation: “to lead the people” or “to be the leader of the Israelites” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-ellipsis]])
148727:23cw8has Yahweh had commanded him to do0Here “him” refers to Moses.
148828:introyh9y0# Numbers 28 General Notes\n\n## Special concepts in this chapter\n\n### Offerings for special days\n\nGod commanded the Israelites to make special offerings for Sabbaths, new months, Passover and firstfruits. On each of these occasions, specific sacrifices were required. (See: [[rc://*/tw/dict/bible/kt/sabbath]] and [[rc://*/tw/dict/bible/kt/passover]] and [[rc://*/tw/dict/bible/other/firstfruit]])
148928:2vl5nat the appointed times0Alternate translation: “at the times that I haven chosen”
149028:2d2ncrc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-activepassivethe food of my offerings made by fire to produce0If your language does not use the passive form in this way, you can state this in active form or in another way that is natural in your language. Alternate translation: “the food offerings that you will burn on the altar produce” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-activepassive]])
149128:2ii63a sweet aroma for me0Alternate translation: “a smell I enjoy”
149228:3ng8vrc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-activepassivethe offering made by fire0If your language does not use the passive form in this way, you can state this in active form or in another way that is natural in your language. “the burnt offering” or “the offering you have burned by fire on the altar” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-activepassive]])
149328:5xae3rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-activepassivemixed with0If your language does not use the passive form in this way, you can state this in active form or in another way that is natural in your language. “which you have mixed with” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-activepassive]])
149428:5n3fdrc://*/ta/man/translate/translate-fractionוַ⁠עֲשִׂירִ֧ית הָ⁠אֵיפָ֛ה1A **tenth** means one part out of ten equal parts. (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/translate-fraction]])
149528:5x6xhrc://*/ta/man/translate/translate-bvolumeוַ⁠עֲשִׂירִ֧ית הָ⁠אֵיפָ֛ה1You can express this in modern measurements. Alternate translation: “2 liters of” or “a tenth of an ephah (which is about 2 liters) of” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/translate-bvolume]])
149628:5y354rc://*/ta/man/translate/translate-fractionרְבִיעִ֥ת הַ⁠הִֽין1One **fourth** means one part out of four equal parts. (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/translate-fraction]])
149728:5r9dirc://*/ta/man/translate/translate-bvolumeרְבִיעִ֥ת הַ⁠הִֽין1You can express this in modern measurements. Alternate translation: “a liter of” or “one-fourth of a hin (which is almost 1 liter) of” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/translate-bvolume]])
149828:5gu2xbeaten oil0This refers to oil that has been pressed out of olives. Alternate translation: “pressed oil” or “pure olive oil”
149928:6r7yzrc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-activepassivethat was commanded at Mount Sinai0If your language does not use the passive form in this way, you can state this in active form or in another way that is natural in your language. Alternate translation: “that Yahweh commanded at Mount Sinai” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-activepassive]])
150028:6i5mvrc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-activepassivemade by fire0If your language does not use the passive form in this way, you can state this in active form or in another way that is natural in your language. Alternate translation: “that you burned on the altar” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-activepassive]])
150128:7j24arc://*/ta/man/translate/translate-fractionרְבִיעִ֣ת הַ⁠הִ֔ין1The **fourth** means one part out of four equal parts. (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/translate-fraction]])
150228:7mkasrc://*/ta/man/translate/translate-bvolumeרְבִיעִ֣ת הַ⁠הִ֔ין1This can be written in modern measurements. Alternate translation: “shall be a liter” or “shall be one-fourth of a hin (which is almost 1 liter)” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/translate-bvolume]])
150328:7uf3mrc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-explicitYou must pour out in the holy place a drink offering of strong drink to Yahweh0This sentence describes the drink offering that is to accompany the lamb. The full meaning of this statement can be made clear. Alternate translation: “It must be a drink offering of strong drink and you must pour it out in the holy place to Yahweh” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-explicit]])
150428:8sd8nrc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-activepassivelike the one offered0If your language does not use the passive form in this way, you can state this in active form or in another way that is natural in your language. Alternate translation: “like the one you offered” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-activepassive]])
150528:9nv9krc://*/ta/man/translate/translate-fractionוּ⁠שְׁנֵ֣י עֶשְׂרֹנִ֗ים סֹ֧לֶת1The **two-tenths** means two parts out of ten equal parts. (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/translate-fraction]])
150628:9vgpxrc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-ellipsisוּ⁠שְׁנֵ֣י עֶשְׂרֹנִ֗ים סֹ֧לֶת1The words “of an ephah” are understood and you may state them clearly. Alternate translation: “and two-tenths of an ephah of fine flour” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-ellipsis]])
150728:9l25urc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-activepassivemixed with oil0If your language does not use the passive form in this way, you can state this in active form or in another way that is natural in your language. Alternate translation: “which you have mixed with oil” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-activepassive]])
150828:9rgb3rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-explicitthe drink offering with it0Many offerings had a drink offering that was required to be offered with them. The full meaning of the can be made clear. Alternate translation: “the drink offering that accompanies it” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-explicit]])
150928:12rs1irc://*/ta/man/translate/translate-fractionוּ⁠שְׁלֹשָׁ֣ה עֶשְׂרֹנִ֗ים סֹ֤לֶת1The **three-tenths** means three parts out of ten equal parts. (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/translate-fraction]])
151028:12sid3rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-ellipsisוּ⁠שְׁלֹשָׁ֣ה עֶשְׂרֹנִ֗ים סֹ֤לֶת1The words “of an ephah” are understood and you may state them clearly. Alternate translation: “and three-tenths of an ephah of fine flour” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-ellipsis]])
151128:12sa2rrc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-activepassivemixed with oil0If your language does not use the passive form in this way, you can state this in active form or in another way that is natural in your language. Alternate translation: “which you have mixed with oil” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-activepassive]])
151228:12vr13rc://*/ta/man/translate/translate-fractionוּ⁠שְׁנֵ֣י עֶשְׂרֹנִ֗ים סֹ֤לֶת1The **two-tenths** means two parts out of ten equal parts. (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/translate-fraction]])
151328:12pu5xrc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-ellipsisוּ⁠שְׁנֵ֣י עֶשְׂרֹנִ֗ים סֹ֤לֶת1The words “of an ephah” are understood and you may state them clearly. Alternate translation: “and two-tenths of an ephah of fine flour” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-ellipsis]])
151428:12fcmorc://*/ta/man/translate/translate-bvolumeוּ⁠שְׁנֵ֣י עֶשְׂרֹנִ֗ים סֹ֤לֶת1This can be written in modern measurements. Alternate translation: “and four and a half liters of fine flour” or “and two-tenths of an ephah (which is about 4.5 liters) of fine flour” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/translate-bvolume]])
151528:13kh7wrc://*/ta/man/translate/translate-fractionוְ⁠עִשָּׂרֹ֣ן עִשָּׂר֗וֹן סֹ֤לֶת1A **tenth** means one part out of ten equal parts. (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/translate-fraction]])
151628:13lme4rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-ellipsisוְ⁠עִשָּׂרֹ֣ן עִשָּׂר֗וֹן סֹ֤לֶת1The words “of an ephah” are understood and you may state them clearly. Alternate translation: “and a tenth of an ephah of fine flour” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-ellipsis]])
151728:13wjymrc://*/ta/man/translate/translate-bvolumeוְ⁠עִשָּׂרֹ֣ן עִשָּׂר֗וֹן סֹ֤לֶת1You can express this in modern measurements. Alternate translation: “2 liters of fine flour” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/translate-bvolume]])
151828:13sbx3rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-activepassivemade by fire0If your language does not use the passive form in this way, you can state this in active form or in another way that is natural in your language. Alternate translation: “that you burned on the altar” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-activepassive]])
151928:14fi54rc://*/ta/man/translate/translate-fractionחֲצִ֣י הַ⁠הִין֩1A **half** means one part out of two equal parts. (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/translate-fraction]])
152028:14if3yrc://*/ta/man/translate/translate-bvolumeחֲצִ֣י הַ⁠הִין֩1You can express this in modern measurements. Alternate translation: “two liters of” or “half a hin (which is two liters) of” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/translate-bvolume]])
152128:14uy8xrc://*/ta/man/translate/translate-fractionוּ⁠שְׁלִישִׁ֧ת הַ⁠הִ֣ין1A **third** means one part out of three equal parts. (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/translate-fraction]])
152228:14wif2rc://*/ta/man/translate/translate-bvolumeוּ⁠שְׁלִישִׁ֧ת הַ⁠הִ֣ין1You can express in modern measurements. Alternate translation: “1.2 liters of” or “one and one-fifth liters of” or “half a hin (which is 1.2 liters) of” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/translate-bvolume]])
152328:14t84urc://*/ta/man/translate/translate-fractionוּ⁠רְבִיעִ֥ת הַ⁠הִ֛ין1A **fourth** means one part out of four equal parts. (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/translate-fraction]])
152428:14gekhrc://*/ta/man/translate/translate-bvolumeוּ⁠רְבִיעִ֥ת הַ⁠הִ֛ין1You can express this in modern measurements. Alternate translation: “a liter” or “one-fourth of a hin (which is almost 1 liter)” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/translate-bvolume]])
152528:15pi9drc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-activepassiveOne male goat as a sin offering to Yahweh must be offered0If your language does not use the passive form in this way, you can state this in active form or in another way that is natural in your language. Alternate translation: “You must offer one male goat to Yahweh as a sin offering” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-activepassive]])
152628:16vq3qrc://*/ta/man/translate/translate-hebrewmonthsוּ⁠בַ⁠חֹ֣דֶשׁ הָ⁠רִאשׁ֗וֹן בְּ⁠אַרְבָּעָ֥ה עָשָׂ֛ר י֖וֹם לַ⁠חֹ֑דֶשׁ1This refers to the first **month** of the Hebrew calendar. (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/translate-hebrewmonths]])
152728:16k2hccomes Yahweh’s Passover0Alternate translation: “you must celebrate Yahweh’s Passover”
152828:17agz5rc://*/ta/man/translate/translate-hebrewmonthsוּ⁠בַ⁠חֲמִשָּׁ֨ה עָשָׂ֥ר י֛וֹם לַ⁠חֹ֥דֶשׁ הַ⁠זֶּ֖ה1This refers to the first **month** of the Hebrew calendar. (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/translate-hebrewmonths]])
152928:17l12wrc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-activepassivea feast is to be held0If your language does not use the passive form in this way, you can state this in active form or in another way that is natural in your language. “you must have a feast” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-activepassive]])
153028:17gw3frc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-activepassivebread without yeast must be eaten0If your language does not use the passive form in this way, you can state this in active form or in another way that is natural in your language. “you must eat bread without yeast” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-activepassive]])
153128:18jgc4rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-explicitבַּ⁠יּ֥וֹם הָ⁠רִאשׁ֖וֹן1This refers to the **first day** of the feast. You can state this clearly. Alternate translation: “On day 1 of the feast” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-explicit]])
153228:18wcl9there must be a holy assembly to honor Yahweh0The phrase “a holy assembly” means the people gather together to worship Yahweh. Worshiping Yahweh is a holy event. Alternate translation: “you must gather together to worship and honor Yahweh”
153328:19v698rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-activepassiveyou must offer a sacrifice made by fire, a burnt offering0The idea of “burnt” can be stated in active form. Alternate translation: “you must burn an offering on the altar” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-activepassive]])
153428:20ztc9rc://*/ta/man/translate/translate-fractionשְׁלֹשָׁ֨ה עֶשְׂרֹנִ֜ים1The **three-tenths” means three parts out of ten equal parts. (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/translate-fraction]])
153528:20fvxgrc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-ellipsisשְׁלֹשָׁ֨ה עֶשְׂרֹנִ֜ים1The words “of an ephah” are understood and you may state them clearly. Alternate translation: “three-tenths of an ephah” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-ellipsis]])
153628:20giegrc://*/ta/man/translate/translate-bvolumeשְׁלֹשָׁ֨ה עֶשְׂרֹנִ֜ים1You can express this in modern measurements. Alternate translation: “six liters” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/translate-bvolume]])
153728:20nb8crc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-activepassivemixed with oil0If your language does not use the passive form in this way, you can state this in active form or in another way that is natural in your language. Alternate translation: “which you have mixed with oil” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-activepassive]])
153828:20lcc6rc://*/ta/man/translate/translate-fractionוּ⁠שְׁנֵ֧י עֶשְׂרֹנִ֛ים1The **two-tenths** means two parts out of ten equal parts. (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/translate-fraction]])
153928:20iyr6rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-ellipsisוּ⁠שְׁנֵ֧י עֶשְׂרֹנִ֛ים1The words “of an ephah of fine flour” are understood from the previous phrase. You can repeat them here. Alternate translation: “two-tenths of an ephah of fine flour” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-ellipsis]])
154028:20mz27rc://*/ta/man/translate/translate-bvolumeוּ⁠שְׁנֵ֧י עֶשְׂרֹנִ֛ים1You can express this in modern measurements. Alternate translation: “four and a half liters” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/translate-bvolume]])
154128:21u36trc://*/ta/man/translate/translate-fractionעִשָּׂר֤וֹן עִשָּׂרוֹן֙1A **tenth** means one part out of ten equal parts. (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/translate-fraction]])
154228:21pxrjrc://*/ta/man/translate/translate-bvolumeעִשָּׂר֤וֹן עִשָּׂרוֹן֙1This can be written in modern measurements. Alternate translation: “2 liters” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/translate-bvolume]])
154328:21q5zprc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-ellipsisעִשָּׂר֤וֹן עִשָּׂרוֹן֙1The words “of an ephah of fine flour mixed with oil” are understood and you may state them clearly. Alternate translation: “One-tenth of an ephah of fine flour mixed with oil” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-ellipsis]])
154428:22ma18rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-abstractnounsto make atonement0The phrase “make atonement” can be expressed with the verb “atone.” Alternate translation: “to atone” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-abstractnouns]])
154528:23u3dtrc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-activepassiverequired each morning0If your language does not use the passive form in this way, you can state this in active form or in another way that is natural in your language. Alternate translation: “which Yahweh requires each morning” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-activepassive]])
154628:24whx2rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-activepassiveAs described here0If your language does not use the passive form in this way, you can state this in active form or in another way that is natural in your language. Alternate translation: “As I, Yahweh, have described here” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-activepassive]])
154728:24dh1trc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-activepassivethe food of the offering made by fire0If your language does not use the passive form in this way, you can state this in active form or in another way that is natural in your language. Alternate translation: “you must burn the food offering on the altar” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-activepassive]])
154828:24zv8na sweet aroma for Yahweh0Alternate translation: “as a sweet aroma for Yahweh”
154928:24g7rdrc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-activepassiveIt must be offered0If your language does not use the passive form in this way, you can state this in active form or in another way that is natural in your language. Alternate translation: “You must offer it” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-activepassive]])
155028:25niw8have a holy assembly to honor Yahweh0The phrase “a holy assembly” means the people gather together to worship Yahweh. Worshiping Yahweh is a holy event. Alternate translation: “gather together to worship and honor Yahweh”
155128:26m6k3the day of the firstfruits0This refers to the day during the Festival of Weeks when they offer the grain offering to Yahweh. Alternate translation: “the day of the firstfruits, that is the day”
155228:26bm4ahave a holy assembly to honor Yahweh0The phrase “a holy assembly” means the people gather together to worship Yahweh. Worshiping Yahweh is a holy event. Alternate translation: “gather together to worship and honor Yahweh”
155328:28hu83rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-activepassiveבְּלוּלָ֣ה בַ⁠שָּׁ֑מֶן1If your language does not use the passive form in this way, you can state this in active form or in another way that is natural in your language. Alternate translation: “which you have mixed with oil” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-activepassive]])
155428:28p6rrrc://*/ta/man/translate/translate-fractionשְׁלֹשָׁ֤ה עֶשְׂרֹנִים֙1The **three-tenths** means three parts out of ten equal parts. (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/translate-fraction]])
155528:28w5qwrc://*/ta/man/translate/translate-bvolumeשְׁלֹשָׁ֤ה עֶשְׂרֹנִים֙1This can be written in modern measurements. Alternate translation: “six liters” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/translate-bvolume]])
155628:28qfh5rc://*/ta/man/translate/translate-fractionשְׁנֵי֙ עֶשְׂרֹנִ֔ים1The **two-tenths** means two parts out of ten equal parts. (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/translate-fraction]])
155728:28amlxrc://*/ta/man/translate/translate-bvolumeשְׁנֵי֙ עֶשְׂרֹנִ֔ים1This can be written in modern measurements. Alternate translation: “four and a half liters” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/translate-bvolume]])
155828:28t0odrc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-ellipsisשְׁנֵי֙ עֶשְׂרֹנִ֔ים1The words “of an ephah of fine flour mixed with oil” are understood from the previous phrase and can be repeated. Alternate translation: “two-tenths of an ephah of fine flour (which is about 4.5 liters) mixed with oil” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-ellipsis]])
155928:29tdh2rc://*/ta/man/translate/translate-fractionעִשָּׂרוֹן֙ עִשָּׂר֔וֹן1A **tenth** means one part out of ten equal parts. (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/translate-fraction]])
156028:29bm0krc://*/ta/man/translate/translate-bvolumeעִשָּׂרוֹן֙ עִשָּׂר֔וֹן1This can be written in modern measurements. Alternate translation: “2 liters” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/translate-bvolume]])
156128:29t9h7rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-activepassivefine flour mixed with oil0If your language does not use the passive form in this way, you can state this in active form or in another way that is natural in your language. Alternate translation: “fine flour which you mix with oil” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-activepassive]])
156228:30yj1erc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-abstractnounsto make atonement0The word “atonement” can be expressed with the verb “atone.” Alternate translation: “to atone” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-abstractnouns]])
156328:31k54hrc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-possessiontheir drink offerings0This refers to the drink offerings that are required to accompany each of the animals when they are sacrificed. Alternate translation: “the drink offerings that are offered with them” or “the drink offerings that accompany them” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-possession]])
156429:introgs9v0# Numbers 29 General Notes\n\n## Structure and formatting\n\nThis chapter continues the material from the previous chapter about offerings on specific days.
156529:1n5ndGeneral Information:0# General Information:\n\nYahweh continues telling Moses what the people must do.
156629:1wr36rc://*/ta/man/translate/translate-hebrewmonthsוּ⁠בַ⁠חֹ֨דֶשׁ הַ⁠שְּׁבִיעִ֜י בְּ⁠אֶחָ֣ד לַ⁠חֹ֗דֶשׁ1This refers to the seventh month of the Hebrew calendar. Alternate translation: “And on day 1 of month 7” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/translate-hebrewmonths]])
156729:1c4iyhave a holy assembly to honor Yahweh0The phrase “a holy assembly” means the people gather together to worship Yahweh. Worshiping Yahweh is a holy event. Alternate translation: “gather together to worship and honor Yahweh”
156829:1d1mbrc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-synecdocheIt will be a day when you blow trumpets0The word “you” refers to the people of Israel who here represent the priests. The priests blew the trumpet to begin a worship service or to gather the community together. Alternate translation: “It will be a day when the priests blow trumpets” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-synecdoche]])
156929:3k2nlrc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-possessiontheir grain offering0This refers to the grain offerings that are required to accompany each of the animals when they are sacrificed. Alternate translation: “the grain offerings that are offered with them” or “the grain offerings that accompany them” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-possession]])
157029:3mh5zrc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-activepassivemixed with oil0If your language does not use the passive form in this way, you can state this in active form or in another way that is natural in your language. Alternate translation: “which you have mixed with oil” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-activepassive]])
157129:3yys9rc://*/ta/man/translate/translate-fractionשְׁלֹשָׁ֤ה עֶשְׂרֹנִים֙1The **three-tenths** means three parts out of ten equal parts. (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/translate-fraction]])
157229:3cruvrc://*/ta/man/translate/translate-bvolumeשְׁלֹשָׁ֤ה עֶשְׂרֹנִים֙1This can be written in modern measurements. Alternate translation: “six liters” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/translate-bvolume]])
157329:3wfp3rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-ellipsisשְׁלֹשָׁ֤ה עֶשְׂרֹנִים֙1The phrase “of fine flour mixed with oil” is understood from the previous phrase and can be repeated. Alternate translation: “three-tenths of an ephah (which is about six liters) of fine flour mixed with oil” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-ellipsis]])
157429:3c9pgrc://*/ta/man/translate/translate-fractionשְׁנֵ֥י עֶשְׂרֹנִ֖ים1The **two-tenths** means two parts out of ten equal parts. (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/translate-fraction]])
157529:3l8mlrc://*/ta/man/translate/translate-bvolumeשְׁנֵ֥י עֶשְׂרֹנִ֖ים1This can be written in modern measurements. Alternate translation: “four and a half liters” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/translate-bvolume]])
157629:3yylrrc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-ellipsisשְׁנֵ֥י עֶשְׂרֹנִ֖ים1The phrase “of an ephah of fine flour mixed with oil” is understood from earlier in the sentence. Alternate translation: “two-tenths of an ephah (which is about 4.5 liters) of fine flour mixed with oil” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-ellipsis]])
157729:4chq7rc://*/ta/man/translate/translate-fractionוְ⁠עִשָּׂר֣וֹן אֶחָ֔ד1The **one-tenth** means one part out of ten equal parts. (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/translate-fraction]])
157829:4uehgrc://*/ta/man/translate/translate-bvolumeוְ⁠עִשָּׂר֣וֹן אֶחָ֔ד1This can be written in modern measurements. Alternate translation: “2 liters” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/translate-bvolume]])
157929:4fdndrc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-ellipsisוְ⁠עִשָּׂר֣וֹן אֶחָ֔ד1The phrase “of an ephah of fine flour mixed with oil” is understood from earlier in the sentence. Alternate translation: “a tenth of an ephah (which is about 2 liters) of fine flour mixed with oil” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-ellipsis]])
158029:5b36krc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-abstractnounsto make atonement0The word “atonement” can be expressed with the verb “atone.” Alternate translation: “to atone” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-abstractnouns]])
158129:6frt3of each month: the special burnt offering & with it0This is the offering that is made on the first day of each month. Alternate translation: “of each month—the special burnt offering … with it”
158229:6h1cfrc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-possessionthe regular burnt offering, its grain offering, and its drink offerings0This refers to the offerings the priests were to give every day. The grain offering and drink offering were to be offered with the regular burnt offering. Alternate translation: “the regular burnt offering, with the grain offering and drink offerings that accompany it” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-possession]])
158329:6nh25rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-activepassiveyou will obey what has been decreed0If your language does not use the passive form in this way, you can state this in active form or in another way that is natural in your language. Alternate translation: “you will obey Yahweh’s decree” or “you will obey what Yahweh had decreed” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-activepassive]])
158429:6kle9rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-activepassivean offering made by fire to Yahweh0If your language does not use the passive form in this way, you can state this in active form or in another way that is natural in your language. Alternate translation: “an offering you burnt on the altar to Yahweh” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-activepassive]])
158529:7v8xprc://*/ta/man/translate/translate-ordinalוּ⁠בֶ⁠עָשׂוֹר֩ לַ⁠חֹ֨דֶשׁ הַ⁠שְּׁבִיעִ֜י הַ⁠זֶּ֗ה1Alternate translation: “And on day 10 of month 7” (See:[[rc://*/ta/man/translate/translate-ordinal]])
158629:7v4f3rc://*/ta/man/translate/translate-hebrewmonthsוּ⁠בֶ⁠עָשׂוֹר֩ לַ⁠חֹ֨דֶשׁ הַ⁠שְּׁבִיעִ֜י הַ⁠זֶּ֗ה1The word **month** refers to those in the Hebrew calendar. (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/translate-hebrewmonths]])
158729:7dka4have a holy assembly to honor Yahweh0The phrase “a holy assembly” means the people gather together to worship Yahweh. Worshiping Yahweh is a holy event. Alternate translation: “gather together to worship and honor Yahweh”
158829:9k4tvrc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-activepassivefine flour mixed with oil0If your language does not use the passive form in this way, you can state this in active form or in another way that is natural in your language. Alternate translation: “fine flour which you have mixed with oil” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-activepassive]])
158929:9ufz8rc://*/ta/man/translate/translate-fractionשְׁלֹשָׁ֤ה עֶשְׂרֹנִים֙1The **three-tenths** means three parts out of ten equal parts. (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/translate-fraction]])
159029:9qwhdrc://*/ta/man/translate/translate-bvolumeשְׁלֹשָׁ֤ה עֶשְׂרֹנִים֙1This can be written in modern measurements. Alternate translation: “six liters” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/translate-bvolume]])
159129:9arggrc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-ellipsisשְׁלֹשָׁ֤ה עֶשְׂרֹנִים֙1The words “of an ephah” are understood from earlier in the verse. Alternate translation: “three-tenths of an ephah (which is about six liters) ” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-ellipsis]])
159229:9bde9rc://*/ta/man/translate/translate-fractionשְׁנֵי֙ עֶשְׂרֹנִ֔ים1The **two-tenths** means two parts out of ten equal parts. (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/translate-fraction]])
159329:9muukrc://*/ta/man/translate/translate-bvolumeשְׁנֵי֙ עֶשְׂרֹנִ֔ים1This can be written in modern measurements. Alternate translation: “four and a half liters” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/translate-bvolume]])
159429:9k18zrc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-ellipsisשְׁנֵי֙ עֶשְׂרֹנִ֔ים1The words “of an ephah” are understood from earlier in the verse. They can be repeated here. Alternate translation: “two-tenths of an ephah (which is about 4.5 liters)” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-ellipsis]])
159529:10n1nxrc://*/ta/man/translate/translate-fractionעִשָּׂרוֹן֙ עִשָּׂר֔וֹן1The **tenth** means one part out of ten equal parts. (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/translate-fraction]])
159629:10isytrc://*/ta/man/translate/translate-bvolumeעִשָּׂרוֹן֙ עִשָּׂר֔וֹן1This can be written in modern measurements. Alternate translation: “2 liters” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/translate-bvolume]])
159729:10y5ikrc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-ellipsisעִשָּׂרוֹן֙ עִשָּׂר֔וֹן1The words “of an ephah” are understood and you may state them clearly. Alternate translation: “a tenth of an ephah (which is about 2 liters)” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-ellipsis]])
159829:11ray5rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-abstractnounsof atonement0The word “atonement” can be expressed with the verb “atone.” Alternate translation: “that atones for you” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-abstractnouns]])
159929:11cc81rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-possessionits grain offering, and their drink offerings0The grain offering was to be offered with the burnt offering. The drink offerings were to be offered with both the sin offering and the burnt offering. Alternate translation: “along with the grain offering and the drink offerings that accompany them” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-possession]])
160029:12kw4nrc://*/ta/man/translate/translate-ordinalוּ⁠בַ⁠חֲמִשָּׁה֩ עָשָׂ֨ר י֜וֹם לַ⁠חֹ֣דֶשׁ הַ⁠שְּׁבִיעִ֗י1Alternate translation: “day 15 of month 7” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/translate-ordinal]])
160129:12zkngrc://*/ta/man/translate/translate-hebrewmonthsוּ⁠בַ⁠חֲמִשָּׁה֩ עָשָׂ֨ר י֜וֹם לַ⁠חֹ֣דֶשׁ הַ⁠שְּׁבִיעִ֗י1The word **month** refer to those in the Hebrew calendar. (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/translate-hebrewmonths]])
160229:12e72qhave a holy assembly to honor Yahweh0The phrase “a holy assembly” means the people gather together to worship Yahweh. Worshiping Yahweh is a holy event. Alternate translation: “gather together to worship and honor Yahweh”
160329:12e2ymrc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-idiomyou must keep the festival for him0This is an idiom. Here the word “keep” means to observe or celebrate. The word “him” refers to Yahweh. Alternate translation: “you must observe the festival for Yahweh” or “you must celebrate the festival for Yahweh” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-idiom]])
160429:13lh4lrc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-activepassivea sacrifice made by fire0If your language does not use the passive form in this way, you can state this in active form or in another way that is natural in your language. “you must burn it on the altar” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-activepassive]])
160529:13u88prc://*/ta/man/translate/translate-numbersthirteen young bulls, two rams, and fourteen male lambs0Alternate translation: “13 young bulls, 2 rams, and 14 male lambs” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/translate-numbers]])
160629:14ja5hrc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-activepassivefine flour mixed with oil0If your language does not use the passive form in this way, you can state this in active form or in another way that is natural in your language. Alternate translation: “fine flour which you have mixed with oil” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-activepassive]])
160729:14idt9rc://*/ta/man/translate/translate-fractionשְׁלֹשָׁ֨ה עֶשְׂרֹנִ֜ים1The **three-tenths** means three parts out of ten equal parts. (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/translate-fraction]])
160829:14h524rc://*/ta/man/translate/translate-bvolumeשְׁלֹשָׁ֨ה עֶשְׂרֹנִ֜ים1This can be written in modern measurements. Alternate translation: “six liters” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/translate-bvolume]])
160929:14lvmerc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-ellipsisשְׁלֹשָׁ֨ה עֶשְׂרֹנִ֜ים1The phrase “an ephah of fine flour mixed with oil” is understood from earlier in the sentence and can be repeated. Alternate translation: “three-tenths of an ephah (which is about six liters) of fine flour mixed with oil” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-ellipsis]])
161029:14hgf4rc://*/ta/man/translate/translate-numbersthirteen bulls0Alternate translation: “13 bulls” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/translate-numbers]])
161129:14qmq4rc://*/ta/man/translate/translate-fractionשְׁנֵ֤י עֶשְׂרֹנִים֙1The **two-tenths** means two parts out of ten equal parts. (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/translate-fraction]])
161229:14r1ryrc://*/ta/man/translate/translate-bvolumeשְׁנֵ֤י עֶשְׂרֹנִים֙1This can be written in modern measurements. Alternate translation: “four and a half liters” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/translate-bvolume]])
161329:14xcn4rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-ellipsisשְׁנֵ֤י עֶשְׂרֹנִים֙1The phrase “of an ephah of fine flour” is understood from earlier in the sentence. Alternate translation: “two-tenths of an ephah (which is about 4.5 liters) of fine flour mixed with oil” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-ellipsis]])
161429:15jj7trc://*/ta/man/translate/translate-numbersfourteen lambs0Alternate translation: “14 lambs” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/translate-numbers]])
161529:15qqa5rc://*/ta/man/translate/translate-fractionוְ⁠עִשָּׂרׄוֹן֙ עִשָּׂר֔וֹן1The **tenth** means one part out of ten equal parts. (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/translate-fraction]])
161629:15z8vcrc://*/ta/man/translate/translate-bvolumeוְ⁠עִשָּׂרׄוֹן֙ עִשָּׂר֔וֹן1This can be written in modern measurements. Alternate translation: “two liters” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/translate-bvolume]])
161729:15i5nprc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-ellipsisוְ⁠עִשָּׂרׄוֹן֙ עִשָּׂר֔וֹן1The phrase “of fine flour” is understood from earlier in the sentence. Alternate translation: “a tenth of an ephah (which is about 2 liters) of fine flour mixed with oil” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-ellipsis]])
161829:16vxx2its grain offering, and the drink offering with it0The grain offering and drink offering accompany the regular burnt offering.
161929:17r62trc://*/ta/man/translate/translate-ordinalOn the second day of the assembly0Here the word “assembly” refers to the Festival of Weeks. Alternate translation: “On day 2 of the festival” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/translate-ordinal]])
162029:17dus6rc://*/ta/man/translate/translate-numberstwelve young bulls, two rams, and fourteen male lambs0Alternate translation: “12 young bulls, 2 rams, and 14 male lambs” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/translate-numbers]])
162129:18sk9urc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-activepassiveas were commanded0If your language does not use the passive form in this way, you can state this in active form or in another way that is natural in your language. Alternate translation: “as Yahweh commanded” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-activepassive]])
162229:19f57mrc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-possessionits grain offering, and their drink offerings0The grain offering was to be offered with the burnt offering. Drink offerings were to be offered with both the sin offering and the burnt offering. Alternate translation: “along with the grain offering and the drink offerings that accompany them” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-possession]])
162329:20mi8prc://*/ta/man/translate/translate-ordinalthe third day of the assembly0Here the word “assembly” refers to the Festival of Weeks. Alternate translation: “day 3 of the festival” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/translate-ordinal]])
162429:20r4i9rc://*/ta/man/translate/translate-numberseleven bulls, two rams, and fourteen male lambs0Alternate translation: “11 bulls, 2 rams, and 14 male lambs” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/translate-numbers]])
162529:21q47trc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-activepassiveas were commanded0If your language does not use the passive form in this way, you can state this in active form or in another way that is natural in your language. Alternate translation: “as Yahweh commanded” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-activepassive]])
162629:22fe9mrc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-possessionits grain offering, and their drink offerings0The grain offering was to be offered with the burnt offering. The drink offerings were to be offered with both the sin offering and the burnt offering. Alternate translation: “along with the grain offering and the drink offerings that accompany them” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-possession]])
162729:23kxu3rc://*/ta/man/translate/translate-ordinalthe fourth day of the assembly0Here the word “assembly” refers to the Festival of Weeks. Alternate translation: “day 4 of the festival” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/translate-ordinal]])
162829:23v266rc://*/ta/man/translate/translate-numbersfourteen male lambs0Alternate translation: “14 male lambs” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/translate-numbers]])
162929:24g8rlrc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-activepassiveas were commanded0If your language does not use the passive form in this way, you can state this in active form or in another way that is natural in your language. Alternate translation: “as Yahweh commanded” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-activepassive]])
163029:25y2d2rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-possessionits grain offering, and their drink offerings0The grain offering was to be offered with the burnt offering. The drink offerings were to be offered with both the sin offering and the burnt offering. Alternate translation: “along with the grain offering and the drink offerings that accompany them” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-possession]])
163129:26jr4erc://*/ta/man/translate/translate-ordinalthe fifth day of the assembly0Here the word “assembly” refers to the Festival of Weeks. Alternate translation: “day 5 of the festival” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/translate-ordinal]])
163229:26wa33rc://*/ta/man/translate/translate-numbersfourteen male lambs0Alternate translation: “14 male lambs” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/translate-numbers]])
163329:27y83frc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-activepassiveas were commanded0If your language does not use the passive form in this way, you can state this in active form or in another way that is natural in your language. Alternate translation: “as Yahweh commanded” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-activepassive]])
163429:28dde7rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-possessionits grain offering, and their drink offerings0The grain offering was to be offered with the burnt offering. The drink offerings were to be offered with both the sin offering and the burnt offering. Alternate translation: “along with the grain offering and the drink offerings that accompany them” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-possession]])
163529:29l7vrrc://*/ta/man/translate/translate-ordinalthe sixth day of the assembly0Here the word “assembly” refers to the Festival of Weeks. Alternate translation: “day 6 of the festival” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/translate-ordinal]])
163629:29dix2rc://*/ta/man/translate/translate-numbersfourteen male lambs0Alternate translation: “14 male lambs” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/translate-numbers]])
163729:30x5lxrc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-activepassiveas were commanded0If your language does not use the passive form in this way, you can state this in active form or in another way that is natural in your language. Alternate translation: “as Yahweh commanded” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-activepassive]])
163829:31mq57rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-possessionits grain offering, and their drink offerings0The grain offering was to be offered with the burnt offering. The drink offerings were to be offered with both the sin offering and the burnt offering. Alternate translation: “along with the grain offering and the drink offerings that accompany them” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-possession]])
163929:32mwy5rc://*/ta/man/translate/translate-ordinalthe seventh day of the assembly0Here the word “assembly” refers to the Festival of Weeks. Alternate translation: “day 7 of the festival” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/translate-ordinal]])
164029:32x55krc://*/ta/man/translate/translate-numbersfourteen male lambs0Alternate translation: “14 male lambs” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/translate-numbers]])
164129:33rxm4rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-activepassiveas were commanded0If your language does not use the passive form in this way, you can state this in active form or in another way that is natural in your language. Alternate translation: “as Yahweh commanded” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-activepassive]])
164229:34vk22rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-possessionits grain offering, and their drink offerings0The grain offering was to be offered with the burnt offering. The drink offerings were to be offered with both the sin offering and the burnt offering. Alternate translation: “along with the grain offering and the drink offerings that accompany them” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-possession]])
164329:35a9cfGeneral Information:0# General Information:\n\nYahweh tells Moses what the people must do after the seven-day festival in the seventh month.
164429:35hs6trc://*/ta/man/translate/translate-ordinaleighth day0This “eighth” is the ordinal number for eight. (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/translate-ordinal]])
164529:35x6n9have another solemn assembly0This is another assembly similar to the one on the first day of the festival. Alternate translation: “gather together again to worship Yahweh”
164629:36h37krc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-activepassivean offering made by fire0If your language does not use the passive form in this way, you can state this in active form or in another way that is natural in your language. Alternate translation: “you must burn it on the altar” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-activepassive]])
164729:37hc7wrc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-possessiontheir grain offering and their drink offerings0These offerings were to be offered with the bull, the ram, and the lambs. Alternate translation: “the grain offerings and the drink offerings” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-possession]])
164829:37m6ncrc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-activepassiveas were commanded0If your language does not use the passive form in this way, you can state this in active form or in another way that is natural in your language. Alternate translation: “as Yahweh commanded” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-activepassive]])
164929:38nyr3rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-possessionits grain offering, and their drink offerings0The grain offering was to be offered with the burnt offering. The drink offerings were to be offered with both the sin offering and the burnt offering. Alternate translation: “along with the grain offering and the drink offerings that accompany them” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-possession]])
165029:39zpq3These are what you must offer0Alternate translation: “These offerings are what you must offer”
165129:39y3wffixed festivals0These are festivals that occurred at regularly scheduled times. The word “fixed” means “set” or “predetermined.” Alternate translation: “planned festivals”
165230:introe9dr0# Numbers 30 General Notes\n\n## Special concepts in this chapter\n\n### Vows\n\nBecause a vow is a type of promise, men must do what they have vowed to do. A father or a husband has one day in which to cancel a woman’s vow. Otherwise, she must do what she vowed she would do. (See: [[rc://*/tw/dict/bible/kt/vow]] and [[rc://*/tw/dict/bible/kt/promise]])
165330:2n92aa man makes a vow0The words “a man” refer to any man, not one particular man. It refers only to men and does not include women. Alternate translation: “any man”
165430:2yep5rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphorto bind himself with a binding promise0Here Moses speaks of a person promising to do something as if his promise were a physical object that he ties to himself. Alternate translation: “committing to fulfill a promise” or “promising to do something” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor]])
165530:2d5ftrc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-parallelismhe must not break his word. He must keep his promise to do everything that comes out of his mouth0These two sentences have similar meanings and are combined to emphasize that he must fulfill his promises. Here “word” is a metonym that refers to what he said. (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-parallelism]])
165630:2nf8mrc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphorלֹ֥א יַחֵ֖ל דְּבָר֑⁠וֹ1The phrase **his word** refers to a man’s oaths and vows. Alternate translation: “he must fulfill his promises” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor]])
165730:2krx2rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymyeverything that comes out of his mouth0Here the word “mouth” is a metonym for the things that the man says. Alternate translation: “to do everything that he says he will do” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy]])
165830:3rh7vrc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphorbinds herself with a promise0Here Moses speaks of a woman promising to do something as if her promise were a physical object that she ties to herself. Alternate translation: “commits herself to fulfilling a promise” or “promises to do something” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor]])
165930:4u957rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-doubletthe vow and the promise0These two phrases have very similar meanings. They emphasize what she has promised to do. Alternate translation: “the vow” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-doublet]])
166030:4xw8rrc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphorby which she has bound herself0Here Moses speaks of how a woman has committed herself to fulfilling a promise as if her promise were a physical object that she had bound to her body. Alternate translation: “that she has committed herself to fulfill” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor]])
166130:4c1r2he says nothing to reverse her0Alternate translation: “he does not cancel what she has said”
166230:4vp6brc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-idiomwill stand0This is an idiom. It means that her vows will remain in effect and that she will be required to fulfill them. Alternate translation: “she will be obligated to fulfill” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-idiom]])
166330:5m6gkrc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-doublether vows or the pledges0These two phrases have very similar meanings. They emphasize what she has promised to do. Alternate translation: “her vows” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-doublet]])
166430:5u255rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-idiomwill stand0This is an idiom. It means that her vows will remain in effect and she will be required to fulfill them. See how you translated this phrase in [Numbers 30:4](../30/04.md). Alternate translation: “she will be obligated to fulfill” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-idiom]])
166530:5r6kdrc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-explicitYahweh will release her0This refers to Yahweh forgiving her for not fulfilling her vows. The full meaning of this statement can be made clear. Alternate translation: “Yahweh will forgive her for not fulfilling her vows” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-explicit]])
166630:6qq7yrash0something done without thinking
166730:6r4gcrc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphorby which she has bound herself0Here Moses speaks of how a woman has committed herself to fulfilling a promise as if her promise were a physical object that she had bound to her body. Alternate translation: “which she has committed herself to fulfill” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor]])
166830:7s8e5rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-ellipsissays nothing to her0You may need to specify that he says nothing to her about her vow. Alternate translation: “says nothing to her about her vow” or “does not tell her to have Yahweh release her from the vow” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-ellipsis]])
166930:7nh9krc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphorby which she bound herself0Here Moses speaks of how a woman has committed herself to fulfilling a promise as if her promise were a physical object that she had bound to her body. Alternate translation: “that she has committed herself to fulfill” See how this is translated in [Numbers 30:4](../30/04.md). (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor]])
167030:7vj3jrc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-idiomwill stand0This is an idiom. It means that her vows will remain in effect and that she will be required to fulfill them. Alternate translation: “she will be obligated to fulfill” See how this is translated in [Numbers 30:4](../30/04.md). (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-idiom]])
167130:8n9fwrc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-parallelismthe vow that she has made & the rash talk of her lips0These two phrases refer to the same thing. The second phrase describes the vow that the woman made. Alternate translation: “the vow that she has made … that is, the rash talk of her lips” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-parallelism]])
167230:8j925rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-synecdochethe rash talk of her lips0The phrase “the rash talk” refers to the rash promise that she made. Here “her lips” means the woman herself. She is referred to as “her lips” because lips are related to what she says. Alternate translation: “the rash things she has said” or “her rash promise” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-synecdoche]])
167330:8pen9rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphorwith which she has bound herself0Here Moses speaks of how a woman has committed herself to fulfilling a promise as if her promise were a physical object that she had bound to her body. Alternate translation: “that she has committed herself to fulfill” See how this is translated in [Numbers 30:4](../30/04.md). (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor]])
167430:9vr6drc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-activepassivea divorced woman0If your language does not use the passive form in this way, you can state this in active form or in another way that is natural in your language. Alternate translation: “a woman whom a man has divorced” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-activepassive]])
167530:9aab4rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-idiomwill stand against her0This is an idiom. It means that her vows will remain in effect and she will be required to fulfill them. See how you translated a similar phrase in [Numbers 30:4](../30/04.md). Alternate translation: “she will be obligated to fulfill” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-idiom]])
167630:10svt7rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-explicitIf a woman made a vow in her husband’s house0This refers to a married woman. You can make the meaning of this statement clear. Alternate translation: “If a married woman makes a vow” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-explicit]])
167730:11m4jfrc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-idiomthen all her vows will stand0This is an idiom. The phrase “will stand” means that her vows will remain in effect and she will be required to fulfill them. See how you translated a similar phrase in [Numbers 30:4](../30/04.md). Alternate translation: “then she must fulfill all her vows” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-idiom]])
167830:12p61zrc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymythen whatever came out of her lips0Here what the woman said is referred to as something that came out of her lips. Alternate translation: “then whatever she said” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy]])
167930:12r31mrc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-idiomwill not stand0This is an idiom. It means that her vows will not remain in effect and she will be not required to fulfill them. See how you translated this phrase in [Numbers 30:4](../30/04.md). Alternate translation: “she will not be obligated to fulfill” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-idiom]])
168030:13rng1binding oath to afflict her0an oath by which the woman says that unless she fulfills the oath, God or other poeple have the right to afflict her
168130:14sq3zrc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphorbinding promises0Moses describes a woman’s promises as if they were something that she is physically bound by. Alternate translation: “obligations” or “promises” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor]])
168230:14ntv6rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-idiomwill stand0This is an idiom. It means that her vows will remain in effect and that she will be required to fulfill them. Alternate translation: “she will be obligated to fulfill” See how this is translated in [Numbers 30:4](../30/04.md). (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-idiom]])
168330:14w9nvrc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-ellipsisbecause he has said nothing to her0You can make clear the understood information. Alternate translation: “because he has said nothing to her about them” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-ellipsis]])
168430:15z7x5rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-explicitthen he will be responsible for her guilt0This means that he will be guilty of her sin instead of her if she does not fulfill her vow. The full meaning of this statement can be made clear. Alternate translation: “if she does not fulfill her vow, she will not be guilty of her sin, and he will be guilty instead of her” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-explicit]])
168531:introp1di0# Numbers 31 General Notes\n\n## Special concepts in this chapter\n\n### Midianites\n\nIsrael killed the Midianites, including Balaam, for tempting them to worship Baal. This battle was at Yahweh’s command. Yahweh would bring justice. (See: [[rc://*/tw/dict/bible/kt/justice]])
168631:2u6qqTake vengeance on the Midianites for what they did to the Israelites0Yahweh was punishing the Midianites for convincing the Israelites to worship idols.
168731:2gcqbrc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-euphemismתֵּאָסֵ֥ף אֶל־ עַמֶּֽי⁠ךָ1This is a polite way to emphasize that it is time for Moses to die and for his spirit to go to the place where his ancestors are. (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-euphemism]])
168831:3z1v2Arm some of your men for war0Alternate translation: “Give weapons to some of your men”
168931:3jkm1go against Midian and carry out Yahweh’s vengeance on it0Alternate translation: “go fight a war against the Midianites and punish them for what they did to us”
169031:4zf2prc://*/ta/man/translate/translate-numbersa thousand0Alternate translation: “1,000” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/translate-numbers]])
169131:5i7mhrc://*/ta/man/translate/translate-numberstwelve thousand0Alternate translation: “12,000” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/translate-numbers]])
169231:5i3cmIsrael’s thousands of men0Alternate translation: “the thousands of Israel’s men”
169331:5bef8rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-activepassiveone thousand was provided from each tribe0If your language does not use the passive form in this way, you can state this in active form or in another way that is natural in your language. Alternate translation: “every tribe sent 1,000 men to war” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-activepassive]])
169431:5qqa6rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-explicittwelve thousand men armed for war0All 12 tribes sent men, including the tribe of Levi. Each tribe sent 1,000 men into battle. (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-explicit]])
169531:8n3tarc://*/ta/man/translate/translate-namesEvi, Rekem, Zur, Hur, and Reba0These are names of kings of Midian. (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/translate-names]])
169631:8e2d3Balaam son of Beor0Beor was Balaam’s father. See how you translated this in [Numbers 22:5](../22/05.md).
169731:9y5k2They took these as plunder0Alternate translation: “They took the Midianites’ possessions as their own”
169831:10xji1They burned all their cities where they lived and all their camps0Alternate translation: “Israel’s army burned all the Midianites’ cities where the Midianites lived and all the Midianites’ camps”
169931:11yll7They took0Alternate translation: “The army of Israel took”
170031:11ghi1plunder0This refers to the material goods they recovered from killing the Midianite men.
170131:12zi9fplains0a large area of flat land
170231:14r7xxrc://*/ta/man/translate/translate-numbersthe commanders of thousands and the captains of hundreds0This could mean: (1) these numbers represent the exact amount of soldiers that these commanders and captains led. Alternate translation: “the commanders of 1,000 soldiers and the captains of 100 soldiers” or (2) the words translated as “thousands” and “hundreds” do not represent exact numbers, but are the names of larger and smaller military divisions. Alternate translation: “the commanders of large military divisions and the captains of smaller military divisions” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/translate-numbers]])
170331:15q7z6rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-rquestionHave you let all the women live?0The law was explicit on who would be permitted to live. The army violated the law by allowing all the women and children to live. This was a rebuke to the army leaders. (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-rquestion]])
170431:16zwr2rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-idiomLook0This word is used here to draw the audience’s attention to what is said next. Alternate translation: “Listen” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-idiom]])
170531:17x8nqrc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-euphemismhas known a man by lying with him0Alternate translation: “has had sexual relations with a man” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-euphemism]])
170631:18f9zvGeneral Information:0# General Information:\n\nMoses speaks to the commanders of the Israelite army about becoming clean before God.
170731:18m1aerc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-euphemismwho have not known a man by lying with him0This refers to girls who were virgins. Alternate translation: “who have not had sexual relations with any man” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-euphemism]])
170831:19esz2All of you0Moses is referring to anyone who fought in battle, not just the commanders.
170931:19u6bvyou must purify yourselves0They must become spiritually clean again before entering the camp.
171031:20bml5rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-activepassiveeverything made of animal hide and goats’ hair, and everything made of wood0If your language does not use the passive form in this way, you can state this in active form or in another way that is natural in your language. Alternate translation: “everything that someone has made of animal hide, goats’ hair, or wood” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-activepassive]])
171131:21se97General Information:0# General Information:\n\nEleazar teaches the soldiers the customs of becoming ceremonially clean before Yahweh after going to war.
171231:22m16egold, silver, bronze, iron, tin, and lead0metals that were used during that time period
171331:23t8y8that resists fire0Alternate translation: “that will not burn”
171431:23an62put it through the fire0Alternate translation: “put it into the fire”
171531:23lv3dwater of cleansing0This refers to water that someone has mixed with ashes from a sin offering. See: [Numbers 19:17-19](../19/17.md).
171631:24y8tfthen you will become clean0These are the customs of becoming ceremonially clean before Yahweh.
171731:26gv9arc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-activepassiveCount all the plundered things that were taken0If your language does not use the passive form in this way, you can state this in active form or in another way that is natural in your language. Alternate translation: “Count all of the possessions that the soldiers took” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-activepassive]])
171831:26i5qvthe leaders of the community’s ancestor’s clans0Alternate translation: “the leaders of each clan”
171931:28ar4hrc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-activepassiveThen levy a tax to be given to me from the soldiers who went out to battle0If your language does not use the passive form in this way, you can state this in active form or in another way that is natural in your language. Alternate translation: “Collect a tax from the soldiers’ plunder and give it to me” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-activepassive]])
172031:28hv3brc://*/ta/man/translate/translate-numbersevery five hundred0Alternate translation: “every 500” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/translate-numbers]])
172131:29w6nrfrom their half0Alternate translation: “from the soldiers’ half”
172231:29eds7rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-activepassiveto be presented to me0If your language does not use the passive form in this way, you can state this in active form or in another way that is natural in your language. Alternate translation: “which he will present to me” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-activepassive]])
172331:30e7zeAlso from the people of Israel’s half0Alternate translation: “Also from the people of Israel’s half of the plunder”
172431:30s2xhwho take care0those who oversee and maintain the tabernacle and sacrifices to Yahweh
172531:32s6hwNow0This word is used here to mark a break in the main teaching. Here Moses begins listing the amount of plunder and how much went to the soldiers, to the people, and to Yahweh.
172631:32jc9urc://*/ta/man/translate/translate-numbers675,000 sheep0Alternate translation: “six hundred and seventy-five thousand sheep” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/translate-numbers]])
172731:33en2lrc://*/ta/man/translate/translate-numbersseventy-two thousand oxen0Alternate translation: “72,000 oxen” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/translate-numbers]])
172831:34m1frrc://*/ta/man/translate/translate-numberssixty-one thousand donkeys0Alternate translation: “61,000 donkeys” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/translate-numbers]])
172931:35mz61rc://*/ta/man/translate/translate-numbersthirty-two thousand women0Alternate translation: “32,000 women” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/translate-numbers]])
173031:35h8xsrc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-euphemismwomen who had not known a man by lying with him0This refers to women who are virgins. Alternate translation: “women who had no had sexual relations with a man” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-euphemism]])
173131:36k5usrc://*/ta/man/translate/translate-numbersGeneral Information:0# General Information:\n\nMoses is listing the plunder that goes to the soldiers and the tax that goes to Yahweh. (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/translate-numbers]])
173231:36hx4brc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-activepassiveThe half that was kept for the soldiers0If your language does not use the passive form in this way, you can state this in active form or in another way that is natural in your language. Alternate translation: “The soldiers’ part of the sheep” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-activepassive]])
173331:36xz5arc://*/ta/man/translate/translate-numbers337,000 sheep0Alternate translation: “three hundred and thirty-seven thousand sheep” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/translate-numbers]])
173431:37kxp6rc://*/ta/man/translate/translate-numberswas 6750Alternate translation: “was six hundred and seventy-five” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/translate-numbers]])
173531:38tpd3rc://*/ta/man/translate/translate-numbersthirty-six thousand036,000 (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/translate-numbers]])
173631:38yn5yrc://*/ta/man/translate/translate-numbersseventy-two072 (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/translate-numbers]])
173731:39id45rc://*/ta/man/translate/translate-numbersGeneral Information:0# General Information:\n\nMoses is listing the plunder that goes to the soldiers and the tax that goes to Yahweh. (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/translate-numbers]])
173831:39vj4qrc://*/ta/man/translate/translate-numberswere 30,5000Alternate translation: “were thirty thousand five hundred” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/translate-numbers]])
173931:39ryh3rc://*/ta/man/translate/translate-numberssixty-one061 (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/translate-numbers]])
174031:40p6gvrc://*/ta/man/translate/translate-numberssixteen thousand016,000 (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/translate-numbers]])
174131:40db8hrc://*/ta/man/translate/translate-numbersthirty-two032 (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/translate-numbers]])
174231:41t161rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-activepassiveto be an offering presented to Yahweh0If your language does not use the passive form in this way, you can state this in active form or in another way that is natural in your language. Alternate translation: “to be an offering to Yahweh” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-activepassive]])
174331:42uzx5rc://*/ta/man/translate/translate-numbersGeneral Information:0# General Information:\n\nMoses is listing the plunder that goes to the people and the tax that goes to Yahweh. (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/translate-numbers]])
174431:43tq4zrc://*/ta/man/translate/translate-numbers337,500 sheep0Alternate translation: “three hundred and thirty-seven thousand five hundred sheep” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/translate-numbers]])
174531:44iiy9rc://*/ta/man/translate/translate-numbersthirty-six thousand oxen036,000 oxen (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/translate-numbers]])
174631:46htl1rc://*/ta/man/translate/translate-numbersוְ⁠נֶ֣פֶשׁ אָדָ֔ם שִׁשָּׁ֥ה עָשָׂ֖ר אָֽלֶף1You can state this number in words. Alternate translation: “and sixteen thousand human lives” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/translate-numbers]])
174731:46ad6brc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-explicitוְ⁠נֶ֣פֶשׁ אָדָ֔ם שִׁשָּׁ֥ה עָשָׂ֖ר אָֽלֶף1It has been stated earlier that all the males and the married women captives were put to death. Alternate translation: “and 16,000 women” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-explicit]])
174831:47kg6lrc://*/ta/man/translate/translate-numbersGeneral Information:0# General Information:\n\nMoses is listing the plunder that goes to the people and the tax that goes to Yahweh. (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/translate-numbers]])
174931:47kg6mGeneral Information:0# General Information:\n\nThe tax on the people’s portion was higher than the tax on the soldiers’ portion.
175031:48vf7urc://*/ta/man/translate/translate-numbersthe commanders over thousands and the captains over hundreds0This could mean: (1) these numbers represent the exact amount of soldiers that these commanders and captains led. Alternate translation: “the commanders over 1,000 soldiers and the captains over 100 soldiers” or (2) the words translated as “thousands” and “hundreds” do not represent exact numbers, but are the names of larger and smaller military divisions. Alternate translation: “the commanders over large military divisions and the captains over smaller military divisions” See how you translated a similar phrase in [Numbers 31:14](../31/14.md). (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/translate-numbers]])
175131:49f2pwYour servants have counted0The commanders refer to themselves as “your servants.” This is a polite way to speak to someone with greater authority.
175231:49v7tdrc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-litotesnot one man is missing0This can be stated in a positive statement. “we know for certain that every man is here” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-litotes]])
175331:50xin3General Information:0# General Information:\n\nThe officers of the army continue speaking to Moses.
175431:50a59farmlets and bracelets, signet rings, earrings, and necklaces0These are all types of jewelry that people wore.
175531:50zw94to make atonement for ourselves before Yahweh0Alternate translation: “to thank God for saving our lives”
175631:51q5djthe gold and all the articles of craftsmanship0Alternate translation: “all the articles of gold” or “all the golden jewelry”
175731:52grf3All the gold of the offering that they gave to Yahweh—the offerings from the commanders of thousands and from the captains of hundreds—weighed0Alternate translation: “All the gold of the offering that the commanders of thousands and the captains of hundreds gave to Yahweh weighed”
175831:52qri3rc://*/ta/man/translate/translate-numbersfrom the commanders of thousands and from the captains of hundreds0This could mean: (1) these numbers represent the exact amount of soldiers that these commanders and captains led. Alternate translation: “from the commanders of 1,000 soldiers and from the captains of 100 soldiers” or (2) the words translated as “thousands” and “hundreds” do not represent exact numbers, but are the names of larger and smaller military divisions. Alternate translation: “from the commanders of large military divisions and from the captains of smaller military divisions” See how you translated a similar phrase in [Numbers 31:14](../31/14.md). (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/translate-numbers]])
175931:52b57hrc://*/ta/man/translate/translate-numbers16,7500Alternate translation: “sixteen thousand, seven hundred and fifty” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/translate-numbers]])
176031:52gj47rc://*/ta/man/translate/translate-bmoneyshekels0A shekel is 11 grams. (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/translate-bmoney]])
176131:54r1uqas a reminder of the people of Israel for Yahweh0The gold will remind the people that Yahweh gave them victory. It will also remind Yahweh that the people fulfilled his revenge on the Midianites.
176232:introyg1s0# Numbers 32 General Notes\n\n## Structure and formatting\n\n### Reuben and Gad’s inheritance\n\nReuben and Gad were given the land conquered east of the Jordan River. This land had good pastures, and suited these tribes because they had many sheep, goats and cattle. They had not yet entered into the Promised Land, and it would have been sinful to not fight with the rest of Israel. So they promised to enter the land to fight with the other tribes, and then return to their own land. (See: [[rc://*/tw/dict/bible/kt/sin]] and [[rc://*/tw/dict/bible/kt/promisedland]] and [[rc://*/tw/dict/bible/kt/promise]])
176332:1t4btrc://*/ta/man/translate/writing-backgroundNow0This word is used here to mark a break in the main story line. Here Moses tells background information about the tribes of Reuben and Gad. (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/writing-background]])
176432:3dwl6rc://*/ta/man/translate/translate-namesAtaroth, Dibon, Jazer, Nimrah, Heshbon, Elealeh, Sebam, Nebo, and Beon0These are names of cities. (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/translate-names]])
176532:4fd7vGeneral Information:0# General Information:\n\nThe people from Reuben and Gad continue speaking to Moses, Eleazar, and the other leaders.
176632:4t4lwrc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphorthe lands that Yahweh attacked before the community of Israel0Yahweh enabling the Israelites to conquer the people who lived in the land is spoken of as if Yahweh went before the Israelites and attacked the people. Alternate translation: “the lands where Yahweh enabled us to defeat the people living there” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor]])
176732:4a77cWe, your servants0The people of the tribes of Reuben and Gad refer to themselves in this way to show respect to a person of higher authority.
176832:5kbebrc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymyאִם־ מָצָ֤אנוּ חֵן֙ בְּ⁠עֵינֶ֔י⁠ךָ1Here, **eyes** are a metonym for sight. Alternate translation: “If we have found favor in your sight” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy]])
176932:5pl1grc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-idiomאִם־ מָצָ֤אנוּ חֵן֙ בְּ⁠עֵינֶ֔י⁠ךָ1Here, **found favor** is an idiom that means be approved of or that the leaders are pleased with them. Alternate translation: “If you are pleased with us” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-idiom]])
177032:5ig4mrc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphorאִם־ מָצָ֤אנוּ חֵן֙ בְּ⁠עֵינֶ֔י⁠ךָ1Here, for Moses to see with his **eyes** is a metaphor representing his evaluation. Alternate translation: “If we have found favor with you” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor]])
177132:5q5ikrc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-activepassivelet this land be given to us0If your language does not use the passive form in this way, you can state this in active form or in another way that is natural in your language. Alternate translation: “give this land to us” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-activepassive]])
177232:5gd1trc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-explicitDo not make us cross over the Jordan0They wanted the land on the east side of the Jordan River instead of crossing over to the west side and claiming land there. Alternate translation: “Do not make us cross over the Jordan to take possession of land on that side” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-explicit]])
177332:6sua3rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-rquestionShould your brothers go to war while you settle down here?0Moses asks this question to rebuke the people from the tribes of Gad and Reuben. Alternate translation: “It is wrong for you to settle down in this land while your brothers go to war.” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-rquestion]])
177432:7c23xrc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-rquestionWhy discourage the hearts & the land that Yahweh has given them?0Moses asks this question to correct the people from the tribes of Gad and Reuben. Alternate translation: “Do not discourage the hearts … the land that Yahweh has given them.” or “Your actions would discourage the hearts … the land that Yahweh has given them.” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-rquestion]])
177532:7yrl5rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-synecdochediscourage the hearts of the people of Israel from going0Here the word “hearts” represents the people themselves and refers to the seat of their emotions. Alternate translation: “discourage the people of Israel from going” or “cause the people of Israel to not want to go” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-synecdoche]])
177632:9ge3erc://*/ta/man/translate/translate-namesValley of Eshkol0This is the name of a place. See how you translated this in [Numbers 13:23](../13/23.md). (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/translate-names]])
177732:9jta2rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-explicitThey saw the land0This refers to seeing what was in the land. Alternate translation: “They saw the strong people and cities in the land” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-explicit]])
177832:9z21frc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-synecdochediscouraged the hearts of the people of Israel0Here the word “hearts” represents the people themselves and refers to the seat of their emotions. See how you translated this in [Numbers 32:7](../32/07.md). Alternate translation: “discouraged the people of Israel” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-synecdoche]])
177932:10hpu7rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphorוַ⁠יִּֽחַר־ אַ֥ף יְהוָ֖ה1Yahweh becoming angry is spoken of as if his **nose** begins to burn. Alternate translation: “Yahweh became very angry” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor]])
178032:11wb16none of the men0This phrase refers to both men and women. Alternate translation: “none of the people”
178132:11m7bwrc://*/ta/man/translate/translate-numberstwenty years old and up0Alternate translation: “20 years old or older” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/translate-numbers]])
178232:11a6wnrc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphorcompletely followed me0Being devoted to Yahweh and obeying him are spoken of as if they were following Yahweh. Alternate translation: “completely obeyed me” or “been completely devoted to me” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor]])
178332:12m62irc://*/ta/man/translate/translate-namesJephunneh & Nun0These are names of men. (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/translate-names]])
178432:12dt3yrc://*/ta/man/translate/translate-namesKenizzite0This is the name of a people group. (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/translate-names]])
178532:13n7kkrc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphorוַ⁠יִּֽחַר־ אַ֤ף יְהוָה֙ בְּ⁠יִשְׂרָאֵ֔ל1Yahweh becoming angry is spoken of as if his **nose** begins to burn. Alternate translation: “Yahweh became very angry with Israel” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor]])
178632:13qr9trc://*/ta/man/translate/translate-numbersforty years0Alternate translation: “40 years” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/translate-numbers]])
178732:13mca3rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-activepassiveall the generation & sight was destroyed0If your language does not use the passive form in this way, you can state this in active form or in another way that is natural in your language. Alternate translation: “he destroyed all the generation … sight” or “all the generation … sight had died” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-activepassive]])
178832:13z1berc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-idiomwho had done evil in his sight0Being in someone’s sight means to be in front of that person where he can see. Alternate translation: “who had done evil before Yahweh” or “who had done evil in Yahweh’s presence” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-idiom]])
178932:14j6ikrc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphoryou have risen up in your fathers’ place0The people of Reuben and Gad acting like their ancestors did is spoken of as if they were standing in the place where their ancestors did. Alternate translation: “you have begun to act just like your ancestors” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor]])
179032:14t3rdrc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphorto add to Yahweh’s burning anger toward Israel0The people causing Yahweh to become angrier is spoken of as if his anger was a fire and the people are adding more fuel to that fire. Alternate translation: “to cause Yahweh to be even more angry with Israel” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor]])
179132:15n14tall this people0Alternate translation: “this entire people” or “all this generation of people”
179232:17ni8kwill be ready and armed0Alternate translation: “will be ready with weapons” or “will be ready to fight a war”
179332:17c639in the fortified cities0Alternate translation: “in the secured cities”
179432:18lu48General Information:0# General Information:\n\nThe leaders of Gad and Reuben continue speaking.
179532:18k2zlrc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphorhas obtained his inheritance0The land that the people were to receive as a permanent possession is spoken of as if it were an inheritance that they were to obtain. Alternate translation: “has taken possession of his portion of the land” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor]])
179632:20s681if you arm yourselves0Alternate translation: “if you take your weapons”
179732:20sb1zrc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-idiombefore Yahweh0This means Yahweh will go with them to battle and enable them to defeat their enemy and take their land. Alternate translation: “in the presence of Yahweh” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-idiom]])
179832:21w22arc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphoruntil he has driven out his enemies from before him0The pronouns here all refer to Yahweh. Yahweh enabling the Israelites to defeat their enemies is spoken of as if Yahweh were fighting their battles. Alternate translation: “until Yahweh has enabled your soldiers to defeat the enemy and force them away from his presence” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor]])
179932:22he19rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymyוְ⁠נִכְבְּשָׁ֨ה הָ⁠אָ֜רֶץ לִ⁠פְנֵ֤י יְהוָה֙1Here, **land** refers to the people who live there. Alternate translation: “and the people of the land are subdued before the face of Yahweh” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy]])
180032:22chicrc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-activepassiveוְ⁠נִכְבְּשָׁ֨ה הָ⁠אָ֜רֶץ לִ⁠פְנֵ֤י יְהוָה֙1If your language does not use the passive form in this way, you can state this in active form or in another way that is natural in your language. Alternate translation: “and the Israelites have subdued the people who live in the land before Yahweh” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-activepassive]])
180132:22i7x4rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-explicityou may return0It is implied that they will return to the east side of the Jordan. Alternate translation: “you may return to this land on the east side of the Jordan” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-explicit]])
180232:22rj5vYou will be guiltless toward Yahweh and toward Israel0This could mean: (1) “You will have fulfilled your obligation to Yahweh and to Israel” or (2) “There will be nothing for which Yahweh or the people of Israel can blame you.”
180332:23g2nzrc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-personificationBe sure that your sin will find you out0Moses speaks of sin as if it were a person who will condemn the guilty person. This means that the people cannot escape the punishment that their sin deserves. Alternate translation: “Know for sure that Yahweh will punish you for your sin” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-personification]])
180432:25ygw2Your servants0The people of Gad and Reuben refer to themselves as “your servants.” This is a polite way of speaking to someone with greater authority.
180532:27j571rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-explicitwill cross over0You can make it clear that they will cross over the Jordan. Alternate translation: “will cross over the Jordan River” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-explicit]])
180632:27w8i3every man who is armed for war0Alternate translation: “every man prepared for war”
180732:29ml25every man who is armed0Alternate translation: “every man who is ready with his weapon”
180832:29x7ulrc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-activepassiveif the land is subdued before you0Here the word “land” refers to the people who live there. If your language does not use the passive form in this way, you can state this in active form or in another way that is natural in your language. Alternate translation: “if Yahweh subdues before you the people living in the land” or “if they help you subdue the people living in the land” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-activepassive]])
180932:30c7xhthen they will acquire their possessions among you in the land of Canaan0Alternate translation: “then the descendants of Gad and Reuben will receive land with you in Canaan”
181032:32v4jprc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-explicitWe will cross over armed0You can make it clear that they will cross the Jordan. Alternate translation: “We will cross over the Jordan ready to fight” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-explicit]])
181132:32zxx7rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphorour possessed inheritance0The land that the people were to receive as a permanent possession is spoken of as if it were an inheritance that they were to obtain. Alternate translation: “the portion of land that we will possess” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor]])
181232:32p5virc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-idiomwill remain with us0This idiom refers to ownership. Alternate translation: “will be ours” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-idiom]])
181332:33d9qrrc://*/ta/man/translate/translate-namesסִיחֹן֙ & ע֖וֹג1**Sihon** and **Og** are names of kings who ruled two separate kingdoms. (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/translate-names]])
181432:34x51urc://*/ta/man/translate/translate-namesDibon, Ataroth, Aroer0These are names of cities. (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/translate-names]])
181532:35h5rsrc://*/ta/man/translate/translate-namesAtroth Shophan, Jazer, Jogbehah0These are names of cities. (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/translate-names]])
181632:36q92brc://*/ta/man/translate/translate-namesBeth Nimrah, and Beth Haran0These are names of cities. (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/translate-names]])
181732:37ln11rc://*/ta/man/translate/translate-namesHeshbon, Elealeh, Kiriathaim0These are names of cities. (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/translate-names]])
181832:38du4lrc://*/ta/man/translate/translate-namesNebo, Baal Meon & Sibmah0These are names of cities. (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/translate-names]])
181932:38a8pprc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-activepassivetheir names were later changed0If your language does not use the passive form in this way, you can state this in active form or in another way that is natural in your language. Alternate translation: “people later changed the names of these cities” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-activepassive]])
182032:39we8fMachir0This is the name of a man. See how you translated this name in [Numbers 26:29](../26/29.md).
182132:41h5lirc://*/ta/man/translate/translate-namesJair0This is the name of a man. (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/translate-names]])
182232:41mn6crc://*/ta/man/translate/translate-namesHavvoth Jair0This is the name of a city. (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/translate-names]])
182332:42rm3mrc://*/ta/man/translate/translate-namesNobah0This is the name of a man. (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/translate-names]])
182432:42r3cxrc://*/ta/man/translate/translate-namesKenath0This is the name of a city. (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/translate-names]])
182533:intros7u70# Numbers 33 General Notes\n\n## Structure and formatting\n\nThis chapter is a summary of Israel’s exodus from Egypt to the Promised Land, including their wandering through the desert. The phrase “they set out” means “they left.”
182633:1va6tby their armed groups0This means that each tribe had their own men, who were armed, to protect them. See how you translated “armed groups” in [Numbers 1:3](../01/03.md). Alternate translation: “by their military divisions”
182733:2gx4irc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-activepassiveas commanded by Yahweh0If your language does not use the passive form in this way, you can state this in active form or in another way that is natural in your language. Alternate translation: “as Yahweh commanded” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-activepassive]])
182833:2y7p2departure after departure0Alternate translation: “from one place to another place”
182933:3ak5src://*/ta/man/translate/translate-namesGeneral Information:0# General Information:\n\nMoses lists the places the Israelites went after they left Egypt. (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/translate-names]])
183033:3na6vrc://*/ta/man/translate/translate-ordinalבַּ⁠חֹ֣דֶשׁ הָֽ⁠רִאשׁ֔וֹן בַּ⁠חֲמִשָּׁ֥ה עָשָׂ֛ר י֖וֹם לַ⁠חֹ֣דֶשׁ הָ⁠רִאשׁ֑וֹן1Here, **first** is the ordinal number one. (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/translate-ordinal]])
183133:3gdmdrc://*/ta/man/translate/translate-hebrewmonthsבַּ⁠חֹ֣דֶשׁ הָֽ⁠רִאשׁ֔וֹן בַּ⁠חֲמִשָּׁ֥ה עָשָׂ֛ר י֖וֹם לַ⁠חֹ֣דֶשׁ הָ⁠רִאשׁ֑וֹן1This is the first month of the Hebrew calendar. The fifteenth day is near the beginning of April on Western calendars. (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/translate-hebrewmonths]])
183233:3gaw7the people of Israel left openly, in the sight of all the Egyptians0Alternate translation: “the Israelites left in plain view of the Egyptians”
183333:4gt7nrc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-explicittheir firstborn0This refers to the firstborn sons. Alternate translation: “their firstborn sons” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-explicit]])
183433:4nq9prc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphorhe also inflicted punishment on their gods0Yahweh proving that he is more powerful than all of the false gods that the Egyptians worshiped is spoken of as if Yahweh punished those false gods. Alternate translation: “he also proved that he is greater than their gods” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor]])
183533:5wdj9rc://*/ta/man/translate/translate-namesGeneral Information:0# General Information:\n\nMoses lists the places the Israelites went after they left Egypt. (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/translate-names]])
183633:5tm1pset out from0Alternate translation: “departed from”
183733:6y8buon the edge of the wilderness0Alternate translation: “on the border of the wilderness”
183833:8bu1src://*/ta/man/translate/translate-namesGeneral Information:0# General Information:\n\nMoses lists the places the Israelites went after they left Egypt. (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/translate-names]])
183933:8j48dpassed through the middle of the sea0This refers to when Yahweh divided the Red Sea so that the Israelites could escape from the Egyptian army.
184033:9ii9yrc://*/ta/man/translate/translate-numberstwelve springs & seventy palm trees0Alternate translation: “12 springs … 70 palm trees” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/translate-numbers]])
184133:11x491rc://*/ta/man/translate/translate-namesGeneral Information:0# General Information:\n\nMoses lists the places the Israelites went after they left Egypt. (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/translate-names]])
184233:14f1vprc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-activepassivewhere no water was found for the people to drink0If your language does not use the passive form in this way, you can state this in active form or in another way that is natural in your language. Alternate translation: “where the people could not find water to drink” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-activepassive]])
184333:15u8krrc://*/ta/man/translate/translate-namesGeneral Information:0# General Information:\n\nMoses lists the places the Israelites went after they left Egypt. (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/translate-names]])
184433:19mm4xrc://*/ta/man/translate/translate-namesGeneral Information:0# General Information:\n\nMoses lists the places the Israelites went after they left Egypt. (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/translate-names]])
184533:23q827rc://*/ta/man/translate/translate-namesGeneral Information:0# General Information:\n\nMoses lists the places the Israelites went after they left Egypt. (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/translate-names]])
184633:27ii4prc://*/ta/man/translate/translate-namesGeneral Information:0# General Information:\n\nMoses lists the places the Israelites went after they left Egypt. (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/translate-names]])
184733:31gpz3rc://*/ta/man/translate/translate-namesGeneral Information:0# General Information:\n\nMoses lists the places the Israelites went after they left Egypt. (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/translate-names]])
184833:35uzs2rc://*/ta/man/translate/translate-namesGeneral Information:0# General Information:\n\nMoses lists the places the Israelites went after they left Egypt. (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/translate-names]])
184933:38sp6vrc://*/ta/man/translate/translate-ordinalin the fortieth year after0Here “fortieth” is the ordinal number for forty. Alternate translation: “40 years after” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/translate-ordinal]])
185033:38lpa5rc://*/ta/man/translate/translate-ordinalבַּ⁠חֹ֥דֶשׁ הַ⁠חֲמִישִׁ֖י בְּ⁠אֶחָ֥ד לַ⁠חֹֽדֶשׁ1Here, **fifth** is the ordinal number for five. (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/translate-ordinal]])
185133:38o1rorc://*/ta/man/translate/translate-hebrewmonthsבַּ⁠חֹ֥דֶשׁ הַ⁠חֲמִישִׁ֖י בְּ⁠אֶחָ֥ד לַ⁠חֹֽדֶשׁ1This is the **fifth month** of the Hebrew calendar. The first day is near the middle of July on Western calendars. (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/translate-hebrewmonths]])
185233:39sx7zrc://*/ta/man/translate/translate-numbers123 years old0Alternate translation: “one hundred and twenty-three years old” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/translate-numbers]])
185333:40b5x6The Canaanite, the king of Arad0Alternate translation: “The Canaanite king of Arad”
185433:40fa11rc://*/ta/man/translate/translate-namesArad0This was the name of a Canaanite city. (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/translate-names]])
185533:40tp5hheard of the coming of the people of Israel0Alternate translation: “heard that the people of Israel were coming”
185633:41ug4wrc://*/ta/man/translate/translate-namesGeneral Information:0# General Information:\n\nMoses lists the places the Israelites went after they left Egypt. (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/translate-names]])
185733:44b2kjrc://*/ta/man/translate/translate-namesGeneral Information:0# General Information:\n\nMoses lists the places the Israelites went after they left Egypt. (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/translate-names]])
185833:47ilj5rc://*/ta/man/translate/translate-namesGeneral Information:0# General Information:\n\nMoses lists the places the Israelites went after they left Egypt. (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/translate-names]])
185933:48hc7zplains0a large area of flat land
186033:52ua9ddemolish all their high places0Alternate translation: “destroy all of their high places”
186133:54q2gzrc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphorinherit the land0The Israelites claiming the land as their permanent possession is spoken of as if they were inheriting the land. (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor]])
186233:54m66jWherever the lot falls to each clan, that land will belong to it0Alternate translation: “Each clan will receive the land according to how the lot falls”
186333:55l4n8rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-similelike objects in your eyes and thorns in your sides0Just like a small object in a person’s eye or a small thorn that sticks into a person skin can cause great irritation, so even a small portion of the Canaanites, if left in the land, would cause great trouble for the Israelites. (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-simile]])
186434:introz1660# Numbers 34 General Notes\n\n## Structure and formatting\n\nThe ULT sets the lines in 34:19-28 farther to the right on the page than the rest of the text because they are long lists.\n\n## Special concepts in this chapter\n\n### The boundaries\n\nMoses told them all of the land they would inherit and live in and said that they should divide it up by casting lots. (See: [[rc://*/tw/dict/bible/kt/inherit]])
186534:3c7axwilderness of Zin0See how you translated this phrase in [Numbers 33:12](../33/12.md).
186634:7ucc8Mount Hor0See how you translated this name in [Numbers 20:22](../20/22.md).
186734:13v8m7to the nine tribes and to the half tribe0This means the remaining tribes of Israel who will live on the west side of the Jordan River in the land of Canaan. The tribes of Reuben and Gad and the half tribe of Manasseh had already received their land on the east side of the Jordan River.
186834:14t2jxfollowing the assignment of property to their ancestor’s tribe0Alternate translation: “according to how Yahweh assigned the property to their ancestor’s tribe”
186934:15e78vThe two tribes and the half tribe0Alternate translation: “The tribes of Reuben and Gad, and half of the tribe of Manasseh”
187034:17dt2urc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-youdivide the land for your inheritance0Here “your” is plural and refers to the people of Israel. These men will cast lots to divide the land. Then they will distribute it to the tribes. (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-you]])
187134:19d75wrc://*/ta/man/translate/translate-namesGeneral Information:0# General Information:\n\nThis is the list of men who will help divide the land among the tribes. (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/translate-names]])
187234:27hsm6rc://*/ta/man/translate/translate-namesGeneral Information:0# General Information:\n\nThis concludes the list of men who will help divide the land among the tribes. (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/translate-names]])
187335:introrg3i0# Numbers 35 General Notes\n\n## Structure and formatting\n\nThis chapter continues the material from the previous chapter.\n\n## Special concepts in this chapter\n\n### Revenge\n\nYahweh told Moses to establish safe places for people who accidentally killed other people. This prevented revenge killings. Justice is an important concept in this chapter. (See: [[rc://*/tw/dict/bible/other/avenge]] and [[rc://*/tw/dict/bible/kt/justice]])
187435:1z6scplains0a large area of flat land
187535:2ww25give some of their own shares of land to the Levites0Yahweh did not give the Levites their own land, so they had to live in cities that belonged to other tribes.
187635:2hlb8pastureland0an area of land where animals feed on grass
187735:4fb2erc://*/ta/man/translate/translate-numbersאֶ֥לֶף אַמָּ֖ה1You can state this number in words. Alternate translation: “one thousand cubits” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/translate-numbers]])
187835:4fzltrc://*/ta/man/translate/translate-bdistanceאֶ֥לֶף אַמָּ֖ה1If it is necessary to use modern distance units, here is a way of doing it. Alternate translation: “457 meters” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/translate-bdistance]])
187935:5cr3zrc://*/ta/man/translate/translate-numbersאַלְפַּ֪יִם בָּֽ⁠אַמָּ֟ה & אַלְפַּ֨יִם בָּ⁠אַמָּ֜ה & אַלְפַּ֣יִם בָּֽ⁠אַמָּ֗ה1You can state these numbers in words. Alternate translation: “two thousand cubits … two thousand cubits … two thousand cubits” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/translate-numbers]])
188035:5zzrsrc://*/ta/man/translate/translate-bdistanceאַלְפַּ֪יִם בָּֽ⁠אַמָּ֟ה & אַלְפַּ֨יִם בָּ⁠אַמָּ֜ה & אַלְפַּ֣יִם בָּֽ⁠אַמָּ֗ה1You can state this in modern measurements. A cubit is 46 centimeters. Alternate translation: “920 meters … 920 meters … 920 meters” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/translate-bdistance]])
188135:6g8wza person who has killed someone0This refers to people who have killed someone, but it had not yet been determined whether they killed the person intentionally or accidentally.
188235:6q5lcrc://*/ta/man/translate/translate-numbersforty-two0Alternate translation: “42” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/translate-numbers]])
188335:7jnp2rc://*/ta/man/translate/translate-numbersforty-eight0Alternate translation: “48” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/translate-numbers]])
188435:11fy84unintentionally0accidentally or without wanting to or trying to
188535:12vp5mthe avenger0This refers to a close relative that seeks vengeance by killing the accused man.
188635:12le4krc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-activepassiveso that the accused man will not be killed without first standing trial before the community0If your language does not use the passive form in this way, you can state this in active form or in another way that is natural in your language. Alternate translation: “so that no one will kill the accused man before the community is able to judge him in court” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-activepassive]])
188735:16z14erc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-activepassiveמ֥וֹת יוּמַ֖ת הָ⁠רֹצֵֽחַ1If your language does not use the passive form in this way, you can state this in active form or in another way that is natural in your language. Alternate translation: “You must certainly execute the one who murders another person” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-activepassive]])
188835:19wx13rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymyThe avenger of blood0Here the word “blood” is a metonym for the murder. Alternate translation: “The one who avenges the murder” or “The relative seeking vengeance” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy]])
188935:22umg8without premeditated hate0Alternate translation: “without planning it out of hate ahead of time”
189035:22p8t8rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphorwithout lying in wait0Someone intentionally seeking a way to harm another person is spoken of as if someone were hiding in order to ambush that other person. Alternate translation: “without intentionally having tried to harm the victim” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor]])
189135:24gs31rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymythe avenger of blood0Here the word “blood” is a metonym for the murder. See how you translated this phrase in [Numbers 35:19](../35/19.md). Alternate translation: “the one who avenges the murder” or “the relative seeking vengeance” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy]])
189235:25nz1wrc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-explicitThe community must rescue the accused0This means if the community judges that the death was accidental then they must save the accused man from the relative who wants to kill him. If the community judges that the death was not accidental, then the relative must execute the accused man. (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-explicit]])
189335:25f819rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-activepassivethe one who was anointed with the holy oil0If your language does not use the passive form in this way, you can state this in active form or in another way that is natural in your language. Alternate translation: “the one you anointed with holy oil” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-activepassive]])
189435:27db74rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymythe avenger of blood0Here the word “blood” is a metonym for the murder. See how you translated these words in [Numbers 35:19](../35/19.md). Alternate translation: “the one who avenges the murder” or “the relative seeking vengeance” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy]])
189535:29b5jpthrough all your people’s generations0Alternate translation: “and all of your descendants who will live after you”
189635:30l81wrc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-activepassivethe murderer must be killed0If your language does not use the passive form in this way, you can state this in active form or in another way that is natural in your language. Alternate translation: “someone must execute the murderer” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-activepassive]])
189735:30e5vqrc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-activepassiveas testified to by the words of witnesses0If your language does not use the passive form in this way, you can state this in active form or in another way that is natural in your language. Alternate translation: “according to the testimony of witnesses” or “as witnesses testify to the murder” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-activepassive]])
189835:30y1ikrc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-activepassiveBut one witness’ word alone may not cause any person to be put to death0The testimony of one witness is not enough to execute a person for murder. If your language does not use the passive form in this way, you can state this in active form or in another way that is natural in your language. Alternate translation: “But the word of only one witness is not enough for you to execute a person” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-activepassive]])
189935:31th5frc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-activepassiveמ֖וֹת יוּמָֽת1If your language does not use the passive form in this way, you can state this in active form or in another way that is natural in your language. Alternate translation: “you must execute him” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-activepassive]])
190035:32pv6jrc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-explicitYou must not & allow him to reside on his own property0This implied that the man would have left the city of refuge and returned home. Alternate translation: “You must not … allow him to leave the city of refuge and return home to live on his own property” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-explicit]])
190135:32a9qain this way0Alternate translation: “by accepting a ransom”
190235:33gzd5rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphorDo not pollute in this way the land where you live, because blood from murder pollutes the land0Making the land unacceptable to Yahweh is spoken of as if it were physically polluting the land. Alternate translation: “Do not make the land where you live unacceptable to me in this way, because blood from murder makes the land unacceptable to me” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor]])
190335:33df8zin this way0This means by disobeying the laws concerning a person who kills someone.
190435:33pl2frc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-activepassiveNo atonement can be made for the land when blood has been shed on it, except by the blood of the one who shed it0This refers to when a person intentionally kills another person. If your language does not use the passive form in this way, you can state this in active form or in another way that is natural in your language. Alternate translation: “When someone has shed blood in the land, only the execution of the murderer can make atonement for the land” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-activepassive]])
190536:introej9v0# Numbers 36 General Notes\n\n## Structure and formatting\n\n### Female heirs\n\nWomen who inherited land from their father must marry men from their tribe so the inheritance does not leave the tribe. (See: [[rc://*/tw/dict/bible/kt/inherit]])
190636:1if4mrc://*/ta/man/translate/translate-namesMachir0This is the name of a man. See how you translated this man’s name in [Numbers 26:29](../26/29.md). (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/translate-names]])
190736:2gt4rrc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-activepassiveYou were commanded by Yahweh0If your language does not use the passive form in this way, you can state this in active form or in another way that is natural in your language. Alternate translation: “Yahweh commanded you” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-activepassive]])
190836:2wj3zrc://*/ta/man/translate/translate-namesZelophehad0This is the name of a man. See how you translated this man’s name in [Numbers 26:33](../26/33.md). (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/translate-names]])
190936:3lt8urc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-activepassivewill be removed from our ancestor’s share0If your language does not use the passive form in this way, you can state this in active form or in another way that is natural in your language. Alternate translation: “will no longer belong to our ancestor’s share” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-activepassive]])
191036:3x8b6rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-activepassiveIt will be added0If your language does not use the passive form in this way, you can state this in active form or in another way that is natural in your language. Alternate translation: “It will belong to” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-activepassive]])
191136:3p8s2rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-activepassiveit will be removed from the assigned share of our inheritance0If your language does not use the passive form in this way, you can state this in active form or in another way that is natural in your language. Alternate translation: “it will no longer be a part of our inheritance” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-activepassive]])
191236:4rfa6rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-explicitthe year of Jubilee of the people0This refers to a celebration which happens once every fifty years. In this celebration, all land that someone sold or traded must return to the original owner. (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-explicit]])
191336:4mw2irc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-activepassivetheir share will be joined0If your language does not use the passive form in this way, you can state this in active form or in another way that is natural in your language. Alternate translation: “their share will belong” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-activepassive]])
191436:4zr9rrc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-activepassivetheir share will be taken away from the share of our ancestors’ tribe0If your language does not use the passive form in this way, you can state this in active form or in another way that is natural in your language. Alternate translation: “they will take our tribe’s share of the land” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-activepassive]])
191536:5z3fiat Yahweh’s word0Alternate translation: “according to what Yahweh said”
191636:6f822rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-activepassiveLet them be married to whom they think best0If your language does not use the passive form in this way, you can state this in active form or in another way that is natural in your language. Alternate translation: “Let them marry whom they want” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-activepassive]])
191736:6lcf4rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-activepassivethey must marry only within the family of their father’s tribe0If your language does not use the passive form in this way, you can state this in active form or in another way that is natural in your language. Alternate translation: “but they may only marry someone from their father’s tribe” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-activepassive]])
191836:7ysn3rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymyNo share0The word “share” represents the portion of land that each tribe received as an inheritance. Alternate translation: “No portion of the land” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy]])
191936:8aed4who owns a share in her tribe0Alternate translation: “who owns a share of land in her tribe”
192036:8q4e7rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphormay own an inheritance0The land that each clan possesses is spoken of as if it were an inheritance that they received. (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor]])
192136:9enm8rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphorNo share may change hands from one tribe to another0Transferring ownership from one tribe to another is spoken of as if the property passed from one person’s hands to another person’s hands. Alternate translation: “No one may transfer the ownership of any share of land from one tribe to another” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor]])
192236:11y95hrc://*/ta/man/translate/translate-namesMahlah, Tirzah, Hoglah, Milkah, and Noah0See how you translated these women’s names in [Numbers 26:33](../26/33.md). (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/translate-names]])
192336:12i8zdrc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphortheir inheritances0The land that each of Zelophehad’s daughters possessed is spoken of as if it were an inheritance that they received. Alternate translation: “the lands that they received as an inheritance” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor]])
192436:13z8keplains0a large area of flat land