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translation name for full chapter">  (Click for Chapter)</a></div><div id="par"><span class="versiontext"><a href="/niv/numbers/31.htm">New International Version</a></span><br />of which the tribute for the LORD was 675;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nlt/numbers/31.htm">New Living Translation</a></span><br />of which 675 were the LORD’s share;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/esv/numbers/31.htm">English Standard Version</a></span><br />and the LORD’s tribute of sheep was 675.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/bsb/numbers/31.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a></span><br />including a tribute to the LORD of 675,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/kjv/numbers/31.htm">King James Bible</a></span><br />And the LORD'S tribute of the sheep was six hundred and threescore and fifteen.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nkjv/numbers/31.htm">New King James Version</a></span><br />and the LORD’s tribute of the sheep was six hundred and seventy-five.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb_/numbers/31.htm">New American Standard Bible</a></span><br />the LORD’S tribute tax of the sheep was 675;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb/numbers/31.htm">NASB 1995</a></span><br />and the LORD&#8217S levy of the sheep was 675;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb77/numbers/31.htm">NASB 1977 </a></span><br />and the LORD’S levy of the sheep was 675,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsb/numbers/31.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a></span><br />and the levy of Yahweh from the sheep was 675;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/amp/numbers/31.htm">Amplified Bible</a></span><br />and the LORD’S levy (tax) of the sheep was 675;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/csb/numbers/31.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />and the tribute to the LORD was 675 from the sheep and goats;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hcsb/numbers/31.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />and the tribute to the LORD was 675 from the sheep and goats; <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/asv/numbers/31.htm">American Standard Version</a></span><br />and Jehovah's tribute of the sheep was six hundred and threescore and fifteen.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/erv/numbers/31.htm">English Revised Version</a></span><br />and the LORD'S tribute of the sheep was six hundred and threescore and fifteen.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gwt/numbers/31.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a></span><br />675 went to the LORD as taxes.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/isv/numbers/31.htm">International Standard Version</a></span><br />so the LORD's tribute from the sheep totaled 675. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/msb/numbers/31.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a></span><br />including a tribute to the LORD of 675,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/net/numbers/31.htm">NET Bible</a></span><br />the LORD's tribute from the sheep was 675.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nheb/numbers/31.htm">New Heart English Bible</a></span><br />and the LORD's tribute of the sheep was six hundred seventy-five.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/wbt/numbers/31.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a></span><br />And the LORD'S tribute of the sheep was six hundred and seventy five.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/web/numbers/31.htm">World English Bible</a></span><br />and Yahweh’s tribute of the sheep was six hundred seventy-five. <div class="vheading2"><b>Literal Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsv/numbers/31.htm">Literal Standard Version</a></span><br />And the tribute to YHWH of the sheep is six hundred seventy-five;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/ylt/numbers/31.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a></span><br /> And the tribute to Jehovah of the sheep is six hundred five and seventy;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/slt/numbers/31.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a></span><br />And the tribute to Jehovah will be from the sheep, six hundred five and seventy.<div class="vheading2"><b>Catholic Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/drb/numbers/31.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a></span><br />Out of which, for the portion of the Lord, were reckoned six hundred seventy-five sheep. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cpdv/numbers/31.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a></span><br />From these, for the portion of the Lord, there were accounted: six hundred seventy-five sheep;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nabre/numbers/31.htm">New American Bible</a></span><br />of which six hundred and seventy-five fell as tax to the LORD;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nrsvce/numbers/31.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a></span><br />and the LORD’s tribute of sheep and goats was six hundred seventy-five.<div class="vheading2"><b>Translations from Aramaic</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lamsa/numbers/31.htm">Lamsa Bible</a></span><br />And the LORD'S tribute of the sheep was six thousand and seven hundred and fifty.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hpbt/numbers/31.htm">Peshitta Holy Bible Translated</a></span><br />And the tax for LORD JEHOVAH from the sheep was six thousand and seven hundred and fifty.<div class="vheading2"><b>OT Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/jps/numbers/31.htm">JPS Tanakh 1917</a></span><br />And the LORD'S tribute of the sheep was six hundred and threescore and fifteen.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/sep/numbers/31.htm">Brenton Septuagint Translation</a></span><br />And the tribute to the Lord from the sheep was six hundred and seventy-five.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/parallel/numbers/31-37.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=9696" 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/31.htm">Division of the Spoils</a></span><br>…<span class="reftext">36</span>This was the half portion for those who had gone to war: 337,500 sheep, <span class="reftext">37</span><span class="highl"><a href="/hebrew/1961.htm" title="1961: way·hî (Conj-w:: V-Qal-ConsecImperf-3ms) -- To fall out, come to pass, become, be. A primitive root; to exist, i.e. Be or become, come to pass.">including</a> <a href="/hebrew/4371.htm" title="4371: ham·me·ḵes (Art:: N-ms) -- Computation, proportion to be paid, tax. Probably from an unused root meaning to enumerate; an assessment.">a tribute</a> <a href="/hebrew/3068.htm" title="3068: Yah·weh (Prep-l:: N-proper-ms) -- The proper name of the God of Israel. From hayah; self-Existent or Eternal; Jehovah, Jewish national name of God.">to the LORD</a> <a href="/hebrew/8337.htm" title="8337: šêš (Number-fsc) -- Masculine shishshah; a primitive number; six (see suws) beyond five or the fingers of the hand); as ord. Sixth.">of 675,</a> <a href="/hebrew/3967.htm" title="3967: mê·’ō·wṯ (Number-fp) -- Hundred. Or metyah; properly, a primitive numeral; a hundred; also as a multiplicative and a fraction."></a> <a href="/hebrew/2568.htm" title="2568: ḥā·mêš (Number-fs) -- Five. Masculine chamishshah; a primitive numeral; five."></a> <a href="/hebrew/7657.htm" title="7657: wə·šiḇ·‘îm (Conj-w:: Number-cp) -- Seventy (a card. number). Multiple of sheba'; seventy."></a> <a href="/hebrew/4480.htm" title="4480: min- (Prep) -- From. Or minniy; or minney; for men; properly, a part of; hence, from or out of in many senses."></a> <a href="/hebrew/6629.htm" title="6629: haṣ·ṣōn (Art:: N-cs) -- Small cattle, sheep and goats, flock. Or tsaown; from an unused root meaning to migrate; a collective name for a flock; also figuratively."></a> </span><span class="reftext">38</span>36,000 cattle, including a tribute to the LORD of 72,…<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/12-35.htm">Exodus 12:35-36</a></span><br />Furthermore, the Israelites acted on Moses’ word and asked the Egyptians for articles of silver and gold, and for clothing. / And the LORD gave the people such favor in the sight of the Egyptians that they granted their request. In this way they plundered the Egyptians.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/joshua/22-8.htm">Joshua 22:8</a></span><br />saying, “Return to your homes with your great wealth, with immense herds of livestock, with silver, gold, bronze, iron, and very many clothes. Divide with your brothers the spoil of your enemies.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_samuel/30-20.htm">1 Samuel 30:20-26</a></span><br />And he took all the flocks and herds, which his men drove ahead of the other livestock, calling out, “This is David’s plunder!” / When David came to the two hundred men who had been too exhausted to follow him and who were left behind at the Brook of Besor, they came out to meet him and the troops with him. As David approached the men, he greeted them, / but all the wicked and worthless men among those who had gone with David said, “Because they did not go with us, we will not share with them the plunder we recovered, except for each man’s wife and children. They may take them and go.” ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/2_chronicles/31-5.htm">2 Chronicles 31:5-6</a></span><br />As soon as the order went out, the Israelites generously provided the firstfruits of the grain, new wine, oil, and honey, and of all the produce of the field, and they brought in an abundance—a tithe of everything. / And the Israelites and Judahites who lived in the cities of Judah also brought a tithe of their herds and flocks and a tithe of the holy things consecrated to the LORD their God, and they laid them in large heaps.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/nehemiah/10-37.htm">Nehemiah 10:37-39</a></span><br />Moreover, we will bring to the priests at the storerooms of the house of our God the firstfruits of our dough, of our grain offerings, of the fruit of all our trees, and of our new wine and oil. A tenth of our produce belongs to the Levites, so that they shall receive tithes in all the towns where we labor. / A priest of Aaron’s line is to accompany the Levites when they collect the tenth, and the Levites are to bring a tenth of these tithes to the storerooms of the treasury in the house of our God. / For the Israelites and the Levites are to bring the contributions of grain, new wine, and oil to the storerooms where the articles of the sanctuary are kept and where the ministering priests, the gatekeepers, and the singers stay. Thus we will not neglect the house of our God.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/proverbs/3-9.htm">Proverbs 3:9-10</a></span><br />Honor the LORD with your wealth and with the firstfruits of all your crops; / then your barns will be filled with plenty, and your vats will overflow with new wine.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/malachi/3-8.htm">Malachi 3:8-10</a></span><br />Will a man rob God? Yet you are robbing Me! But you ask, ‘How do we rob You?’ In tithes and offerings. / You are cursed with a curse, yet you—the whole nation—are still robbing Me. / Bring the full tithe into the storehouse, so that there may be food in My house. Test Me in this,” says the LORD of Hosts. “See if I will not open the windows of heaven and pour out for you blessing without measure.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/matthew/23-23.htm">Matthew 23:23</a></span><br />Woe to you, scribes and Pharisees, you hypocrites! You pay tithes of mint, dill, and cumin. But you have disregarded the weightier matters of the law: justice, mercy, and faithfulness. You should have practiced the latter, without neglecting the former.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/luke/11-42.htm">Luke 11:42</a></span><br />Woe to you Pharisees! For you pay tithes of mint, rue, and every herb, but you disregard justice and the love of God. You should have practiced the latter without neglecting the former.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/luke/18-12.htm">Luke 18:12</a></span><br />I fast twice a week and pay tithes of all that I acquire.’<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/acts/2-44.htm">Acts 2:44-45</a></span><br />All the believers were together and had everything in common. / Selling their possessions and goods, they shared with anyone who was in need.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/acts/4-34.htm">Acts 4:34-35</a></span><br />There were no needy ones among them, because those who owned lands or houses would sell their property, bring the proceeds from the sales, / and lay them at the apostles’ feet for distribution to anyone as he had need.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/romans/15-26.htm">Romans 15:26-27</a></span><br />For Macedonia and Achaia were pleased to make a contribution for the poor among the saints in Jerusalem. / They were pleased to do it, and indeed they owe it to them. For if the Gentiles have shared in their spiritual blessings, they are obligated to minister to them with material blessings.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_corinthians/9-13.htm">1 Corinthians 9:13-14</a></span><br />Do you not know that those who work in the temple eat of its food, and those who serve at the altar partake of its offerings? / In the same way, the Lord has prescribed that those who preach the gospel should receive their living from the gospel.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_corinthians/16-1.htm">1 Corinthians 16:1-2</a></span><br />Now about the collection for the saints, you are to do as I directed the churches of Galatia: / On the first day of every week, each of you should set aside a portion of his income, saving it up, so that when I come no collections will be needed.</div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div><p class="tsk2">And the LORD's tribute of the sheep was six hundred and three score and fifteen.</p><div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/numbers/31-36.htm">Hundred</a> <a href="/numbers/31-29.htm">Jehovah's</a> <a href="/numbers/31-29.htm">LORD's</a> <a href="/numbers/31-36.htm">Part</a> <a href="/numbers/31-33.htm">Seventy</a> <a href="/numbers/31-32.htm">Seventy-Five</a> <a href="/numbers/31-36.htm">Sheep</a> <a href="/numbers/31-32.htm">Six</a> <a href="/numbers/31-34.htm">Threescore</a> <a href="/numbers/31-29.htm">Tribute</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/numbers/31-39.htm">Hundred</a> <a href="/numbers/31-38.htm">Jehovah's</a> <a href="/numbers/31-38.htm">LORD's</a> <a href="/numbers/31-38.htm">Part</a> <a href="/numbers/31-38.htm">Seventy</a> <a href="/ezra/2-5.htm">Seventy-Five</a> <a href="/numbers/31-43.htm">Sheep</a> <a href="/numbers/31-38.htm">Six</a> <a href="/numbers/31-38.htm">Threescore</a> <a href="/numbers/31-38.htm">Tribute</a><div class="vheading2">Numbers 31</div><span class="reftext">1. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/numbers/31-1.htm">The Midianites are spoiled, and Balaam slain</a></span><br><span class="reftext">13. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/numbers/31-13.htm">Moses is angry with the officers, for saving the women alive</a></span><br><span class="reftext">19. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/numbers/31-19.htm">How the soldiers, with their captives and spoil, are to be purified</a></span><br><span class="reftext">25. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/numbers/31-25.htm">The proportion in which the prey is to be divided</a></span><br><span class="reftext">48. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/numbers/31-48.htm">The voluntary offering unto the treasure of the Lord</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'; </script> <script id="b817b7107f1d4a7997da1b3c33457e03"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=cb0edd8b-b416-47eb-8c6d-3cc96561f7e8&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; </script><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-2'> </div><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-0' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-3'> </div><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-1' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div><br /><br />  <div align="center" id='div-gpt-ad-1531425649696-0'> </div><br /><br /> <ins class="adsbygoogle" style="display:inline-block;width:200px;height:200px" data-ad-client="ca-pub-3753401421161123" data-ad-slot="3592799687"></ins> <script> (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); </script> <br /><br /> </div> </td></tr></table></div></div></div><div id="combox"><div class="padcom"><a name="study" id="study"></a><div class="vheading"><table width="100%"><tr><td width="99%" valign="top"><a href="/study/numbers/31.htm">Study Bible</a></td><td width="1%" valign="top"><a href="/study/numbers/" title="Book Summary and Study">Book ◦</a> <a href="/study/chapters/numbers/31.htm" title="Chapter summary and Study">Chapter </a></tr></table></div><b>including a tribute to the LORD of 675,</b><br>This phrase refers to the portion of the spoils of war that was set aside as a tribute to the LORD. In the context of <a href="/numbers/31.htm">Numbers 31</a>, the Israelites had just defeated the Midianites, and God commanded Moses to take a census of the spoils and divide them. The tribute to the LORD was a form of offering, acknowledging God's role in their victory and His sovereignty over Israel.<br><br>The number 675 represents a specific portion of the livestock, which was calculated as one out of every 500, as instructed by God. This act of giving a tribute is consistent with the broader biblical principle of offering the firstfruits or a portion of one's increase to God, as seen in passages like <a href="/exodus/23-19.htm">Exodus 23:19</a> and <a href="/proverbs/3-9.htm">Proverbs 3:9</a>.<br><br>The concept of tribute also foreshadows the ultimate sacrifice of Jesus Christ, who is considered the perfect offering to God for the sins of humanity. Just as the tribute was a portion set apart for God, Christ is set apart as the Lamb of God, fulfilling the law and the prophets.<br><br>In the historical and cultural context, tributes were common in ancient Near Eastern societies, often given to deities or rulers as a sign of allegiance and gratitude. This practice underscores the Israelites' recognition of God's provision and protection.<br><br>Geographically, the campaign against Midian took place in the region east of the Jordan River, an area that held significant strategic and spiritual importance for the Israelites as they prepared to enter the Promised Land. The tribute, therefore, also symbolized their commitment to God as they moved closer to fulfilling His promises.<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 is overseeing the distribution of the spoils of war, including the tribute to the LORD.<br><br>2. <b><a href="/topical/i/israelites.htm">Israelites</a></b><br>The people of God who have just returned from a victorious battle against the Midianites.<br><br>3. <b><a href="/topical/m/midianites.htm">Midianites</a></b><br>The people defeated by the Israelites, whose possessions are being divided.<br><br>4. <b><a href="/topical/t/the_lord.htm">The LORD</a></b><br>God, who commands a tribute from the spoils of war as an acknowledgment of His provision and victory.<br><br>5. <b><a href="/topical/s/sheep.htm">Sheep</a></b><br>Part of the livestock taken as spoils, with a portion designated as a tribute to the LORD.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><b><a href="/topical/a/acknowledgment_of_god's_sovereignty.htm">Acknowledgment of God's Sovereignty</a></b><br>The tribute of 675 sheep signifies the acknowledgment of God's role in the victory over the Midianites. It reminds us to recognize God's hand in our successes and to give Him the glory.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/p/principle_of_giving.htm">Principle of Giving</a></b><br>The act of giving a portion of the spoils to the LORD teaches us the importance of generosity and the principle of giving back to God from what we receive.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/o/obedience_to_god's_commands.htm">Obedience to God's Commands</a></b><br>The Israelites' obedience in giving the tribute reflects the importance of following God's commands. Our obedience is a form of worship and demonstrates our trust in His provision.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/c/community_and_stewardship.htm">Community and Stewardship</a></b><br>The distribution of spoils, including the tribute, highlights the role of community and stewardship. We are called to manage our resources wisely and to support the work of God and His people.<div class="vheading2">Lists and Questions</div><a href="/top10/lessons_from_numbers_31.htm">Top 10 Lessons from Numbers 31</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/how_does_spoils_distribution_fit_human_worth.htm">Numbers 31:28-30: How does distributing people as spoils align with the broader biblical theme of human worth?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/why_did_god_speak_to_idolater_laban.htm">In Genesis 31:24, why would God communicate with Laban if Laban worshipped other gods, and how does this align with other biblical passages about idolatry?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/why_is_numbers_31's_warfare_approach_unique.htm">Numbers 31 compared to earlier laws in Exodus and Leviticus: Why does this narrative's approach to warfare seem inconsistent with other divine commandments?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/what_does_the_bible_say_about_israel.htm">What does the Bible say about Israel in End Times?</a><a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/commentaries/numbers/31-37.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">with a tribute</span><br /><span class="heb">הַמֶּ֥כֶס</span> <span class="translit">(ham·me·ḵes)</span><br /><span class="parse">Article | Noun - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_4371.htm">Strong's 4371: </a> </span><span class="str2">Computation, proportion to be paid, tax</span><br /><br /><span class="word">to the LORD</span><br /><span class="heb">לַֽיהוָ֖ה</span> <span class="translit">(Yah·weh)</span><br /><span class="parse">Preposition-l | Noun - proper - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_3068.htm">Strong's 3068: </a> </span><span class="str2">LORD -- the proper name of the God of Israel</span><br /><br /><span class="word">of 675,</span><br /><span class="heb">שֵׁ֥שׁ</span> <span class="translit">(šêš)</span><br /><span class="parse">Number - feminine singular construct<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_8337.htm">Strong's 8337: </a> </span><span class="str2">Six (a cardinal number)</span><br /><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/numbers/31-37.htm">Numbers 31:37 NIV</a><br /><a href="/nlt/numbers/31-37.htm">Numbers 31:37 NLT</a><br /><a href="/esv/numbers/31-37.htm">Numbers 31:37 ESV</a><br /><a href="/nasb/numbers/31-37.htm">Numbers 31:37 NASB</a><br /><a href="/kjv/numbers/31-37.htm">Numbers 31:37 KJV</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="//bibleapps.com/numbers/31-37.htm">Numbers 31:37 BibleApps.com</a><br /><a href="//bibliaparalela.com/numbers/31-37.htm">Numbers 31:37 Biblia Paralela</a><br /><a href="//holybible.com.cn/numbers/31-37.htm">Numbers 31:37 Chinese Bible</a><br /><a href="//saintebible.com/numbers/31-37.htm">Numbers 31:37 French Bible</a><br /><a href="/catholic/numbers/31-37.htm">Numbers 31:37 Catholic Bible</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/numbers/31-37.htm">OT Law: Numbers 31:37 And Yahweh's tribute of the sheep was (Nu Num.) </a></div></div></td></tr></table></div><div id="left"><a href="/numbers/31-36.htm" onmouseover='lft.src="/leftgif.png"' onmouseout='lft.src="/left.png"' title="Numbers 31:36"><img src="/left.png" name="lft" border="0" alt="Numbers 31:36" /></a></div><div id="right"><a href="/numbers/31-38.htm" onmouseover='rght.src="/rightgif.png"' onmouseout='rght.src="/right.png"' title="Numbers 31:38"><img src="/right.png" name="rght" border="0" alt="Numbers 31:38" /></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>