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class="vheadingv"><b>Verse</b><a href="/bsb/numbers/10.htm" class="clickchap" style="color:#001320" title="Click any translation name for full chapter">  (Click for Chapter)</a></div><div id="par"><span class="versiontext"><a href="/niv/numbers/10.htm">New International Version</a></span><br />To gather the assembly, blow the trumpets, but not with the signal for setting out.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nlt/numbers/10.htm">New Living Translation</a></span><br />But when you call the people to an assembly, blow the trumpets with a different signal.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/esv/numbers/10.htm">English Standard Version</a></span><br />But when the assembly is to be gathered together, you shall blow a long blast, but you shall not sound an alarm.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/bsb/numbers/10.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a></span><br />To convene the assembly, you are to sound long blasts, not short ones.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/kjv/numbers/10.htm">King James Bible</a></span><br />But when the congregation is to be gathered together, ye shall blow, but ye shall not sound an alarm.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nkjv/numbers/10.htm">New King James Version</a></span><br />And when the assembly is to be gathered together, you shall blow, but not sound the advance.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb_/numbers/10.htm">New American Standard Bible</a></span><br />When convening the assembly, however, you shall blow <i>the trumpets</i> without sounding an alarm.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb/numbers/10.htm">NASB 1995</a></span><br />&#8220When convening the assembly, however, you shall blow without sounding an alarm.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb77/numbers/10.htm">NASB 1977 </a></span><br />“When convening the assembly, however, you shall blow without sounding an alarm.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsb/numbers/10.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a></span><br />When convening the assembly, however, you shall blow without sounding an alarm.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/amp/numbers/10.htm">Amplified Bible</a></span><br />When the assembly is to be gathered, you shall blow [the trumpets in short, sharp tones], but without sounding an alarm.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/csb/numbers/10.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />When calling the assembly together, you are to sound long blasts, not short ones.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hcsb/numbers/10.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />When calling the assembly together, you are to sound long blasts, not short ones.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/asv/numbers/10.htm">American Standard Version</a></span><br />But when the assembly is to be gathered together, ye shall blow, but ye shall not sound an alarm.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cev/numbers/10.htm">Contemporary English Version</a></span><br />But when you want everyone to come together, sound a different signal on the trumpet. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/erv/numbers/10.htm">English Revised Version</a></span><br />But when the assembly is to be gathered together, ye shall blow, but ye shall not sound an alarm.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gwt/numbers/10.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a></span><br />But when you gather the assembly, the trumpets will blow without sounding a fanfare.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gnt/numbers/10.htm">Good News Translation</a></span><br />but in order to call the community together, long blasts are to be sounded. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/isv/numbers/10.htm">International Standard Version</a></span><br />But when you blow the trumpet to assemble the whole congregation, don't use the same sound as you do for sounding an alarm.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/msb/numbers/10.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a></span><br />To convene the assembly, you are to sound long blasts, not short ones.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/net/numbers/10.htm">NET Bible</a></span><br />But when you assemble the community, you must blow, but you must not sound an alarm.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nheb/numbers/10.htm">New Heart English Bible</a></span><br />But when the assembly is to be gathered together, you shall blow, but you shall not sound an alarm.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/wbt/numbers/10.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a></span><br />But when the congregation is to be convened, ye shall blow, but ye shall not sound an alarm.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/web/numbers/10.htm">World English Bible</a></span><br />But when the assembly is to be gathered together, you shall blow, but you shall not sound an alarm. <div class="vheading2"><b>Literal Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsv/numbers/10.htm">Literal Standard Version</a></span><br />And in the assembling of the assembly you blow, and do not shout;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/ylt/numbers/10.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a></span><br /> 'And in the assembling of the assembly ye blow, and do not shout;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/slt/numbers/10.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a></span><br />And in the assembly being gathered together, ye shall sound, and shall not sound loud.<div class="vheading2"><b>Catholic Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/drb/numbers/10.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a></span><br />But when the people is to be gathered together, the sound of the trumpets shall be plain, and they shall not make a broken sound. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cpdv/numbers/10.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a></span><br />But when the people are to be gathered together, the sound of the trumpets shall be simple, and the sounds shall not be separated.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nabre/numbers/10.htm">New American Bible</a></span><br />But in calling forth an assembly you are to blow a blast, without sounding the signal.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nrsvce/numbers/10.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a></span><br />But when the assembly is to be gathered, you shall blow, but you shall not sound an alarm.<div class="vheading2"><b>Translations from Aramaic</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lamsa/numbers/10.htm">Lamsa Bible</a></span><br />But when the congregation is to be gathered together, you shall blow, but you shall not make a joyful noise.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hpbt/numbers/10.htm">Peshitta Holy Bible Translated</a></span><br />And when you assemble, be sounding and not blowing reveille.<div class="vheading2"><b>OT Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/jps/numbers/10.htm">JPS Tanakh 1917</a></span><br />But when the assembly is to be gathered together, ye shall blow, but ye shall not sound an alarm.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/sep/numbers/10.htm">Brenton Septuagint Translation</a></span><br />And whenever ye shall gather the assembly, ye shall sound, but not an alarm.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/parallel/numbers/10-7.htm">Additional Translations ...</a></span></div></div></div><div id="centbox"><div class="padcent"><a name="audio" id="audio"></a><div class="vheadingv"><b>Audio Bible</b></div><iframe width="100%" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/yauBFvKLNNo?start=3283" title="YouTube video player" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" allowfullscreen></iframe><span class="p"><br /><br /><br /></span><div class="vheadingv"><b>Context</b></div><span class="hdg"><a href="/bsb/numbers/10.htm">The Two Silver Trumpets</a></span><br>…<span class="reftext">6</span>When you sound the short blasts a second time, the camps that lie on the south side are to set out. The blasts are to signal them to set out. <span class="reftext">7</span><span class="highl"><a href="/hebrew/6950.htm" title="6950: ū·ḇə·haq·hîl (Conj-w, Prep-b:: V-Hifil-Inf) -- To gather as an assembly or congregation. A primitive root; to convoke.">To convene</a> <a href="/hebrew/853.htm" title="853: ’eṯ- (DirObjM) -- Apparent contracted from 'owth in the demonstrative sense of entity; properly, self."></a> <a href="/hebrew/6951.htm" title="6951: haq·qā·hāl (Art:: N-ms) -- Assembly, convocation, congregation. From qahal; assemblage.">the assembly,</a> <a href="/hebrew/8628.htm" title="8628: tiṯ·qə·‘ū (V-Qal-Imperf-2mp) -- A primitive root; to clatter, i.e. Slap, clang; by analogy, to drive; by implication, to become bondsman by handclasping).">you are to sound long blasts,</a> <a href="/hebrew/3808.htm" title="3808: wə·lō (Conj-w:: Adv-NegPrt) -- Not. Or lowi; or loh; a primitive particle; not; by implication, no; often used with other particles.">not</a> <a href="/hebrew/7321.htm" title="7321: ṯā·rî·‘ū (V-Hifil-Imperf-2mp) -- To raise a shout, give a blast. A primitive root; to mar; figuratively, to split the ears, i.e. Shout.">short ones.</a> </span><span class="reftext">8</span>The sons of Aaron, the priests, are to sound the trumpets. This shall be a permanent statute for you and the generations to come.…<div class="cred"><a href="//berean.bible">Berean Standard Bible</a> · <a href="//berean.bible/downloads.htm">Download</a></div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="crossref" id="crossref"></a><div class="vheading">Cross References</div><div id="crf"><span class="crossverse"><a href="/exodus/19-13.htm">Exodus 19:13</a></span><br />No hand shall touch him, but he shall surely be stoned or shot with arrows—whether man or beast, he must not live.’ Only when the ram’s horn sounds a long blast may they approach the mountain.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/leviticus/23-24.htm">Leviticus 23:24</a></span><br />“Speak to the Israelites and say, ‘On the first day of the seventh month you are to have a day of rest, a sacred assembly announced by trumpet blasts.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/joshua/6-4.htm">Joshua 6:4-5</a></span><br />Have seven priests carry seven rams’ horns in front of the ark. Then on the seventh day, march around the city seven times, while the priests blow the horns. / And when there is a long blast of the ram’s horn and you hear its sound, have all the people give a mighty shout. Then the wall of the city will collapse and all your people will charge straight into the city.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_samuel/13-3.htm">1 Samuel 13:3</a></span><br />Then Jonathan attacked the Philistine outpost at Geba, and the Philistines heard about it. So Saul blew the ram’s horn throughout the land, saying, “Let the Hebrews hear!”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/2_chronicles/13-12.htm">2 Chronicles 13:12</a></span><br />Now behold, God Himself is with us as our head, and His priests with their trumpets sound the battle call against you. O children of Israel, do not fight against the LORD, the God of your fathers, for you will not succeed.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/nehemiah/4-20.htm">Nehemiah 4:20</a></span><br />Wherever you hear the sound of the horn, rally to us there. Our God will fight for us!”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/psalms/81-3.htm">Psalm 81:3</a></span><br />Sound the ram’s horn at the New Moon, and at the full moon on the day of our Feast.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/isaiah/27-13.htm">Isaiah 27:13</a></span><br />And in that day a great ram’s horn will sound, and those who were perishing in Assyria will come forth with those who were exiles in Egypt. And they will worship the LORD on the holy mountain in Jerusalem.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/jeremiah/4-5.htm">Jeremiah 4:5</a></span><br />Announce in Judah, proclaim in Jerusalem, and say: “Blow the ram’s horn throughout the land. Cry aloud and say, ‘Assemble yourselves and let us flee to the fortified cities.’<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/ezekiel/33-3.htm">Ezekiel 33:3</a></span><br />and he sees the sword coming against that land and blows the ram’s horn to warn the people.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/joel/2-1.htm">Joel 2:1</a></span><br />Blow the ram’s horn in Zion; sound the alarm on My holy mountain! Let all who dwell in the land tremble, for the Day of the LORD is coming; indeed, it is near—<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/amos/3-6.htm">Amos 3:6</a></span><br />If a ram’s horn sounds in a city, do the people not tremble? If calamity comes to a city, has not the LORD caused it?<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/zephaniah/1-16.htm">Zephaniah 1:16</a></span><br />a day of horn blast and battle cry against the fortified cities, and against the high corner towers.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/matthew/24-31.htm">Matthew 24:31</a></span><br />And He will send out His angels with a loud trumpet call, and they will gather His elect from the four winds, from one end of the heavens to the other.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_corinthians/14-8.htm">1 Corinthians 14:8</a></span><br />Again, if the trumpet sounds a muffled call, who will prepare for battle?</div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div><p class="tsk2">But when the congregation is to be gathered together, you shall blow, but you shall not sound an alarm.</p><p class="hdg">ye shall blow</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/numbers/10-3.htm">Numbers 10:3,4</a></b></br> And when they shall blow with them, all the assembly shall assemble themselves to thee at the door of the tabernacle of the congregation… </p><p class="hdg">sound</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/joel/2-1.htm">Joel 2:1</a></b></br> Blow ye the trumpet in Zion, and sound an alarm in my holy mountain: let all the inhabitants of the land tremble: for the day of the LORD cometh, for <i>it is</i> nigh at hand;</p><div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/numbers/10-6.htm">Alarm</a> <a href="/exodus/38-8.htm">Assembling</a> <a href="/numbers/10-3.htm">Assembly</a> <a href="/numbers/10-6.htm">Blow</a> <a href="/numbers/10-3.htm">Congregation</a> <a href="/acts/25-17.htm">Convened</a> <a href="/numbers/10-4.htm">Gather</a> <a href="/leviticus/26-25.htm">Gathered</a> <a href="/leviticus/25-9.htm">Horn</a> <a href="/numbers/9-10.htm">However</a> <a href="/genesis/45-2.htm">Loudly</a> <a href="/numbers/10-6.htm">Shout</a> <a href="/numbers/10-6.htm">Signal</a> <a href="/numbers/10-6.htm">Sound</a> <a href="/numbers/10-5.htm">Sounded</a> <a href="/numbers/10-6.htm">Sounding</a> <a href="/numbers/10-4.htm">Together</a> <a href="/numbers/10-2.htm">Trumpets</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/numbers/10-9.htm">Alarm</a> <a href="/1_samuel/2-22.htm">Assembling</a> <a href="/numbers/13-26.htm">Assembly</a> <a href="/numbers/10-8.htm">Blow</a> <a href="/numbers/11-16.htm">Congregation</a> <a href="/joshua/24-1.htm">Convened</a> <a href="/numbers/11-8.htm">Gather</a> <a href="/numbers/11-8.htm">Gathered</a> <a href="/numbers/10-9.htm">Horn</a> <a href="/numbers/11-26.htm">However</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/15-19.htm">Loudly</a> <a href="/numbers/23-21.htm">Shout</a> <a href="/judges/20-38.htm">Signal</a> <a href="/numbers/10-9.htm">Sound</a> <a href="/numbers/10-8.htm">Sounded</a> <a href="/numbers/31-6.htm">Sounding</a> <a href="/numbers/11-22.htm">Together</a> <a href="/numbers/10-8.htm">Trumpets</a><div class="vheading2">Numbers 10</div><span class="reftext">1. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/numbers/10-1.htm">The use of the silver trumpets</a></span><br><span class="reftext">11. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/numbers/10-11.htm">The Israelites move from Sinai to Paran</a></span><br><span class="reftext">14. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/numbers/10-14.htm">The order of their march</a></span><br><span class="reftext">29. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/numbers/10-29.htm">Hobab is entreated by Moses not to leave them</a></span><br><span class="reftext">33. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/numbers/10-33.htm">The blessing of Moses at the removing and resting of the ark</a></span><br></div></div><div id="mdd"><div align="center"><div class="bot2"><table align="center" width="100%"><tr><td><div align="center"> <script id="3d27ed63fc4348d5b062c4527ae09445"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=51ce25d5-1a8c-424a-8695-4bd48c750f35&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; 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The assembly, or "qahal" in Hebrew, referred to the gathering of the Israelites, often for worship, instruction, or decision-making. This practice highlights the communal nature of Israelite society, where the congregation was called together for important announcements or religious observances. The assembly was a precursor to the New Testament concept of the church, the "ekklesia," which also means a called-out assembly. This connection underscores the continuity of God's people being gathered for His purposes throughout biblical history.<p><b>you are to sound long blasts</b><br>The use of trumpets, specifically silver trumpets as described earlier in <a href="/numbers/10.htm">Numbers 10</a>, was a divine ordinance given to Moses. The long blasts, or "tekiah," were distinct from other trumpet sounds used for different purposes, such as signaling movement or battle. The long blast was a clear, sustained note that signified a call to gather, emphasizing order and clarity in communication. This method of communication reflects the organized structure God established for His people, ensuring that His instructions were heard and understood. The trumpet's sound also has eschatological significance, as seen in <a href="/1_thessalonians/4-16.htm">1 Thessalonians 4:16</a>, where the trumpet will announce the return of Christ.<p><b>not short ones</b><br>The distinction between long and short blasts was crucial for conveying different messages. Short blasts, or "teruah," were used for other purposes, such as signaling the breaking of camp or preparing for battle. This differentiation in sound ensured that the Israelites could respond appropriately to God's commands. The precision in these instructions reflects God's attention to detail and His desire for His people to be attentive and obedient. This concept of discernment in listening to God's voice is echoed in the New Testament, where believers are encouraged to discern the will of God (<a href="/romans/12-2.htm">Romans 12:2</a>) and to be attentive to the guidance of the Holy Spirit.<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <b><a href="/topical/m/moses.htm">Moses</a></b><br>The leader of the Israelites, who received instructions from God on how to lead the people during their journey through the wilderness.<br><br>2. <b><a href="/topical/a/aaron.htm">Aaron</a></b><br>Moses' brother and the high priest, who played a significant role in the religious and ceremonial life of the Israelites.<br><br>3. <b><a href="/topical/i/israelites.htm">Israelites</a></b><br>The people of God, who were journeying from Egypt to the Promised Land, receiving guidance and commandments from God through Moses.<br><br>4. <b><a href="/topical/t/the_tabernacle.htm">The Tabernacle</a></b><br>The portable dwelling place for the divine presence among the Israelites, central to their worship and community life.<br><br>5. <b><a href="/topical/t/trumpets.htm">Trumpets</a></b><br>Silver trumpets used for signaling the congregation, directing movements, and marking important events or assemblies.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><b><a href="/topical/o/order_and_communication_in_worship.htm">Order and Communication in Worship</a></b><br>The use of trumpets signifies the importance of clear communication and order in worship and community life. Just as the Israelites needed to understand when to gather, we too must seek clarity and order in our worship practices.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/o/obedience_to_divine_instructions.htm">Obedience to Divine Instructions</a></b><br>The specific instructions for sounding the trumpets remind us of the importance of obedience to God's commands. We are called to follow God's guidance in our lives with precision and faithfulness.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/u/unity_and_gathering_of_god's_people.htm">Unity and Gathering of God's People</a></b><br>The assembly of the Israelites through the trumpet blasts symbolizes the unity and gathering of God's people. In our context, it encourages us to prioritize communal worship and fellowship.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/s/symbolism_of_trumpets_in_scripture.htm">Symbolism of Trumpets in Scripture</a></b><br>Trumpets often symbolize God's voice and presence. Reflect on how God communicates with us today and how we can be attentive to His voice in our lives.<div class="vheading2">Lists and Questions</div><a href="/top10/lessons_from_numbers_10.htm">Top 10 Lessons from Numbers 10</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/how_did_israelites_gather_offerings.htm">Numbers 7:1-3: How could the Israelites, while wandering in the wilderness, assemble such large quantities of metals and animals for offerings?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/why_don't_ezra_and_nehemiah_totals_match.htm">Ezra 2:64 and Nehemiah 7:66 state the assembly was 42,360, but their totals are 29,818 and 31,089. Why don't the numbers add up?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/is_neh._7_66's_42,000_return_plausible.htm">In Nehemiah 7:66, is it historically or logistically plausible for over 42,000 people to have returned and reestablished themselves so quickly after exile?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/why_separate_if_some_converted.htm">Ezra 10:44 - How can a just God require separating from wives and children if some may have converted to the faith?</a><a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/ellicott/numbers/10.htm">Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers</a></div>(7) <span class= "bld">But ye shall not sound an alarm.</span>--A clear and intelligible distinction was to be made between the summons to the princes, or to the congregation, to assemble at the entrance of the Tent of Meeting and the signal for the moving of the camps. So the gospel trumpet must at no time give an uncertain sound (<a href="/1_corinthians/14-8.htm" title="For if the trumpet give an uncertain sound, who shall prepare himself to the battle?">1Corinthians 14:8</a>), but must be used faithfully and diligently by the spiritual watchmen, whether it be to warn the ungodly, to arouse the careless, or to speak to the hearts of God's people.<p><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/commentaries/numbers/10-7.htm">Parallel Commentaries ...</a></span><span class="p"><br /><br /><br /></span><a name="lexicon" id="lexicon"></a><div class="vheading">Hebrew</div><span class="word">To convene</span><br /><span class="heb">וּבְהַקְהִ֖יל</span> <span class="translit">(ū·ḇə·haq·hîl)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunctive waw, Preposition-b | Verb - Hifil - Infinitive construct<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_6950.htm">Strong's 6950: </a> </span><span class="str2">To gather as an assembly or congregation</span><br /><br /><span class="word">the assembly,</span><br /><span class="heb">הַקָּהָ֑ל</span> <span class="translit">(haq·qā·hāl)</span><br /><span class="parse">Article | Noun - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_6951.htm">Strong's 6951: </a> </span><span class="str2">Assembly, convocation, congregation</span><br /><br /><span class="word">you are to sound long blasts,</span><br /><span class="heb">תִּתְקְע֖וּ</span> <span class="translit">(tiṯ·qə·‘ū)</span><br /><span class="parse">Verb - Qal - Imperfect - second person masculine plural<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_8628.htm">Strong's 8628: </a> </span><span class="str2">To clatter, slap, clang, to drive, to become bondsman</span><br /><br /><span class="word">not</span><br /><span class="heb">וְלֹ֥א</span> <span class="translit">(wə·lō)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunctive waw | Adverb - Negative particle<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_3808.htm">Strong's 3808: </a> </span><span class="str2">Not, no</span><br /><br /><span class="word">short ones.</span><br /><span class="heb">תָרִֽיעוּ׃</span> <span class="translit">(ṯā·rî·‘ū)</span><br /><span class="parse">Verb - Hifil - Imperfect - second person masculine plural<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_7321.htm">Strong's 7321: </a> </span><span class="str2">To mar, to split the ears, shout</span><br /><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/numbers/10-7.htm">Numbers 10:7 NIV</a><br /><a href="/nlt/numbers/10-7.htm">Numbers 10:7 NLT</a><br /><a href="/esv/numbers/10-7.htm">Numbers 10:7 ESV</a><br /><a href="/nasb/numbers/10-7.htm">Numbers 10:7 NASB</a><br /><a href="/kjv/numbers/10-7.htm">Numbers 10:7 KJV</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="//bibleapps.com/numbers/10-7.htm">Numbers 10:7 BibleApps.com</a><br /><a href="//bibliaparalela.com/numbers/10-7.htm">Numbers 10:7 Biblia Paralela</a><br /><a href="//holybible.com.cn/numbers/10-7.htm">Numbers 10:7 Chinese Bible</a><br /><a href="//saintebible.com/numbers/10-7.htm">Numbers 10:7 French Bible</a><br /><a href="/catholic/numbers/10-7.htm">Numbers 10:7 Catholic Bible</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/numbers/10-7.htm">OT Law: Numbers 10:7 But when the assembly is to be (Nu Num.) </a></div></div></td></tr></table></div><div id="left"><a href="/numbers/10-6.htm" onmouseover='lft.src="/leftgif.png"' onmouseout='lft.src="/left.png"' title="Numbers 10:6"><img src="/left.png" name="lft" border="0" alt="Numbers 10:6" /></a></div><div id="right"><a href="/numbers/10-8.htm" onmouseover='rght.src="/rightgif.png"' onmouseout='rght.src="/right.png"' title="Numbers 10:8"><img src="/right.png" name="rght" border="0" alt="Numbers 10:8" /></a></div><div id="botleft"><a href="#" onmouseover='botleft.src="/botleftgif.png"' onmouseout='botleft.src="/botleft.png"' title="Top of Page"><img src="/botleft.png" name="botleft" border="0" alt="Top of Page" /></a></div><div id="botright"><a href="#" onmouseover='botright.src="/botrightgif.png"' onmouseout='botright.src="/botright.png"' title="Top of Page"><img src="/botright.png" name="botright" border="0" alt="Top of Page" /></a></div><div id="bot"><iframe width="100%" height="1500" scrolling="no" src="/botmenubhnew2.htm" frameborder="0"></iframe></div></td></tr></table></div></body></html>