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Deuteronomy 3:7 But all the livestock and plunder of the cities we carried off for ourselves.
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class="vheadingv"><b>Verse</b><a href="/bsb/deuteronomy/3.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/deuteronomy/3.htm">New International Version</a></span><br />But all the livestock and the plunder from their cities we carried off for ourselves.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nlt/deuteronomy/3.htm">New Living Translation</a></span><br />But we kept all the livestock for ourselves and took plunder from all the towns.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/esv/deuteronomy/3.htm">English Standard Version</a></span><br />But all the livestock and the spoil of the cities we took as our plunder.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/bsb/deuteronomy/3.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a></span><br />But all the livestock and plunder of the cities we carried off for ourselves.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/kjv/deuteronomy/3.htm">King James Bible</a></span><br />But all the cattle, and the spoil of the cities, we took for a prey to ourselves.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nkjv/deuteronomy/3.htm">New King James Version</a></span><br />But all the livestock and the spoil of the cities we took as booty for ourselves.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb_/deuteronomy/3.htm">New American Standard Bible</a></span><br />But all the animals and the spoils of the cities we took as our plunder.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb/deuteronomy/3.htm">NASB 1995</a></span><br />“But all the animals and the spoil of the cities we took as our booty.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb77/deuteronomy/3.htm">NASB 1977 </a></span><br />“But all the animals and the spoil of the cities we took as our booty.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsb/deuteronomy/3.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a></span><br />But all the animals and the spoil of the cities we took as our plunder.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/amp/deuteronomy/3.htm">Amplified Bible</a></span><br />But we took all the cattle and the spoil of the cities as plunder for ourselves.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/csb/deuteronomy/3.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />But we took all the livestock and the spoil from the cities as plunder for ourselves.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hcsb/deuteronomy/3.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />But we took all the livestock and the spoil from the cities as plunder for ourselves.” <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/asv/deuteronomy/3.htm">American Standard Version</a></span><br />But all the cattle, and the spoil of the cities, we took for a prey unto ourselves.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cev/deuteronomy/3.htm">Contemporary English Version</a></span><br />but keeping the livestock and everything else of value. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/erv/deuteronomy/3.htm">English Revised Version</a></span><br />But all the cattle, and the spoil of the cities, we took for a prey unto ourselves.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gwt/deuteronomy/3.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a></span><br />However, we did loot the cities, taking all of the cattle and goods.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gnt/deuteronomy/3.htm">Good News Translation</a></span><br />We took the livestock and plundered the towns. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/isv/deuteronomy/3.htm">International Standard Version</a></span><br />But we kept for ourselves all of the livestock and plunder from the towns.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/msb/deuteronomy/3.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a></span><br />But all the livestock and plunder of the cities we carried off for ourselves.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/net/deuteronomy/3.htm">NET Bible</a></span><br />But all the livestock and plunder from the cities we kept for ourselves.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nheb/deuteronomy/3.htm">New Heart English Bible</a></span><br />But all the livestock, and the spoil of the cities, we took for a prey to ourselves.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/wbt/deuteronomy/3.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a></span><br />But all the cattle, and the spoil of the cities, we took for a prey to ourselves.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/web/deuteronomy/3.htm">World English Bible</a></span><br />But all the livestock, and the plunder of the cities, we took for plunder for ourselves. <div class="vheading2"><b>Literal Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsv/deuteronomy/3.htm">Literal Standard Version</a></span><br />and all the livestock, and the spoil of the cities, we have spoiled for ourselves.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/ylt/deuteronomy/3.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a></span><br /> and all the cattle, and the spoil of the cities, we have spoiled for ourselves.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/slt/deuteronomy/3.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a></span><br />And all the cattle and the spoil of the cities we plundered for ourselves.<div class="vheading2"><b>Catholic Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/drb/deuteronomy/3.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a></span><br />But the cattle and the spoils of the cities we took for our prey. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cpdv/deuteronomy/3.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a></span><br />But the cattle and the spoils of the cities, we plundered.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nabre/deuteronomy/3.htm">New American Bible</a></span><br />but all the livestock and the spoils of each city we took as plunder for ourselves.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nrsvce/deuteronomy/3.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a></span><br />But all the livestock and the plunder of the towns we kept as spoil for ourselves.<div class="vheading2"><b>Translations from Aramaic</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lamsa/deuteronomy/3.htm">Lamsa Bible</a></span><br />But all the cattle and the spoil of the cities, we took for a prey to ourselves.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hpbt/deuteronomy/3.htm">Peshitta Holy Bible Translated</a></span><br />And every beast and the spoils of the cities we plundered for ourselves.<div class="vheading2"><b>OT Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/jps/deuteronomy/3.htm">JPS Tanakh 1917</a></span><br />But all the cattle, and the spoil of the cities, we took for a prey unto ourselves.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/sep/deuteronomy/3.htm">Brenton Septuagint Translation</a></span><br />and all the cattle; and we took for a prey to ourselves the spoil of the cities.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/parallel/deuteronomy/3-7.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/IRhBtZaVxJ0?start=859" 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/deuteronomy/3.htm">The Defeat of King Og</a></span><br>…<span class="reftext">6</span>We devoted them to destruction, as we had done to Sihon king of Heshbon, utterly destroying the men, women, and children of every city. <span class="reftext">7</span><span class="highl"><a href="/hebrew/3605.htm" title="3605: wə·ḵāl (Conj-w:: N-msc) -- The whole, all. Or kowl; from kalal; properly, the whole; hence, all, any or every.">But all</a> <a href="/hebrew/929.htm" title="929: hab·bə·hê·māh (Art:: N-fs) -- A beast, animal, cattle. From an unused root; properly, a dumb beast; especially any large quadruped or animal.">the livestock</a> <a href="/hebrew/7998.htm" title="7998: ū·šə·lal (Conj-w:: N-msc) -- A prey, spoil, plunder, booty. From shalal; booty.">and plunder</a> <a href="/hebrew/5892.htm" title="5892: he·‘ā·rîm (Art:: N-fp) -- Excitement. Or par; or ayar; from uwr a city in the widest sense.">of the cities</a> <a href="/hebrew/962.htm" title="962: baz·zō·w·nū (V-Qal-Perf-1cp) -- To spoil, plunder. A primitive root; to plunder.">we carried off</a> <a href="/hebrew/lā·nū (Prep:: 1cp) -- ">for ourselves.</a> </span><span class="reftext">8</span>At that time we took from the two kings of the Amorites the land across the Jordan, from the Arnon Valley as far as Mount Hermon—…<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="/numbers/31-9.htm">Numbers 31:9-11</a></span><br />The Israelites captured the Midianite women and their children, and they plundered all their herds, flocks, and goods. / Then they burned all the cities where the Midianites had lived, as well as all their encampments, / and carried away all the plunder and spoils, both people and animals.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/joshua/11-14.htm">Joshua 11:14</a></span><br />The Israelites took for themselves all the plunder and livestock of these cities, but they put all the people to the sword until they had completely destroyed them, not sparing anyone who breathed.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_samuel/15-3.htm">1 Samuel 15:3</a></span><br />Now go and attack the Amalekites and devote to destruction all that belongs to them. Do not spare them, but put to death men and women, children and infants, oxen and sheep, camels and donkeys.’”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_samuel/15-9.htm">1 Samuel 15:9</a></span><br />Saul and his troops spared Agag, along with the best of the sheep and cattle, the fat calves and lambs, and the best of everything else. They were unwilling to devote them to destruction, but they devoted to destruction all that was despised and worthless.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/2_chronicles/20-25.htm">2 Chronicles 20:25</a></span><br />Then Jehoshaphat and his people went to carry off the plunder, and they found on the bodies an abundance of goods and valuables—more than they could carry away. They were gathering the plunder for three days because there was so much.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/genesis/14-11.htm">Genesis 14:11-12</a></span><br />The four kings seized all the goods of Sodom and Gomorrah and all their food, and they went on their way. / They also carried off Abram’s nephew Lot and his possessions, since Lot was living in Sodom.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/genesis/34-27.htm">Genesis 34:27-29</a></span><br />Jacob’s other sons came upon the slaughter and looted the city, because their sister had been defiled. / They took their flocks and herds and donkeys, and everything else in the city or in the field. / They carried off all their possessions and women and children, and they plundered everything in their houses.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/2_kings/7-16.htm">2 Kings 7:16</a></span><br />Then the people went out and plundered the camp of the Arameans. It was then that a seah of fine flour sold for a shekel, and two seahs of barley sold for a shekel, according to the word of the LORD.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/2_kings/7-8.htm">2 Kings 7:8</a></span><br />When the lepers reached the edge of the camp, they went into a tent to eat and drink. Then they carried off the silver, gold, and clothing, and went and hid them. On returning, they entered another tent, carried off some items from there, and hid them.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/2_kings/8-6.htm">2 Kings 8:6</a></span><br />When the king asked the woman, she confirmed it. So the king appointed for her an officer, saying, “Restore all that was hers, along with all the proceeds of the field from the day that she left the country until now.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/2_kings/24-13.htm">2 Kings 24:13</a></span><br />As the LORD had declared, Nebuchadnezzar also carried off all the treasures from the house of the LORD and the royal palace, and he cut into pieces all the gold articles that Solomon king of Israel had made in the temple of the LORD.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/2_chronicles/28-8.htm">2 Chronicles 28:8</a></span><br />Then the Israelites took 200,000 captives from their kinsmen—women, sons, and daughters. They also carried off a great deal of plunder and brought it to Samaria.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/isaiah/10-6.htm">Isaiah 10:6</a></span><br />I will send him against a godless nation; I will dispatch him against a people destined for My rage, to take spoils and seize plunder, and to trample them down like clay in the streets.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/jeremiah/50-37.htm">Jeremiah 50:37</a></span><br />A sword is against her horses and chariots and against all the foreigners in her midst, and they will become like women. A sword is against her treasuries, and they will be plundered.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/ezekiel/29-19.htm">Ezekiel 29:19</a></span><br />Therefore this is what the Lord GOD says: I will give the land of Egypt to Nebuchadnezzar king of Babylon, who will carry off its wealth, seize its spoil, and remove its plunder. This will be the wages for his army.</div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div><p class="tsk2">But all the cattle, and the spoil of the cities, we took for a prey to ourselves.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/deuteronomy/2-35.htm">Deuteronomy 2:35</a></b></br> Only the cattle we took for a prey unto ourselves, and the spoil of the cities which we took.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/joshua/8-27.htm">Joshua 8:27</a></b></br> Only the cattle and the spoil of that city Israel took for a prey unto themselves, according unto the word of the LORD which he commanded Joshua.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/joshua/11-11.htm">Joshua 11:11-14</a></b></br> And they smote all the souls that <i>were</i> therein with the edge of the sword, utterly destroying <i>them</i>: there was not any left to breathe: and he burnt Hazor with fire… </p><div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/deuteronomy/2-35.htm">Animals</a> <a href="/deuteronomy/2-35.htm">Booty</a> <a href="/deuteronomy/2-35.htm">Carried</a> <a href="/deuteronomy/2-35.htm">Cattle</a> <a href="/deuteronomy/3-5.htm">Cities</a> <a href="/deuteronomy/2-35.htm">Livestock</a> <a href="/deuteronomy/2-35.htm">Ourselves</a> <a href="/deuteronomy/2-35.htm">Plunder</a> <a href="/deuteronomy/2-35.htm">Prey</a> <a href="/deuteronomy/2-35.htm">Spoil</a> <a href="/deuteronomy/2-35.htm">Spoiled</a> <a href="/numbers/17-4.htm">Stored</a> <a href="/deuteronomy/3-5.htm">Towns</a> <a href="/numbers/31-9.htm">Wealth</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/deuteronomy/7-22.htm">Animals</a> <a href="/deuteronomy/13-16.htm">Booty</a> <a href="/deuteronomy/31-9.htm">Carried</a> <a href="/deuteronomy/3-19.htm">Cattle</a> <a href="/deuteronomy/3-10.htm">Cities</a> <a href="/deuteronomy/5-14.htm">Livestock</a> <a href="/deuteronomy/6-24.htm">Ourselves</a> <a href="/deuteronomy/20-14.htm">Plunder</a> <a href="/deuteronomy/20-14.htm">Prey</a> <a href="/deuteronomy/13-16.htm">Spoil</a> <a href="/deuteronomy/28-29.htm">Spoiled</a> <a href="/deuteronomy/6-11.htm">Stored</a> <a href="/deuteronomy/3-10.htm">Towns</a> <a href="/deuteronomy/8-13.htm">Wealth</a><div class="vheading2">Deuteronomy 3</div><span class="reftext">1. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/deuteronomy/3-1.htm">The conquest of Og, king of Bashan</a></span><br><span class="reftext">11. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/deuteronomy/3-11.htm">This size of his bed</a></span><br><span class="reftext">12. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/deuteronomy/3-12.htm">The distribution of his lands to the two tribes and half</a></span><br><span class="reftext">23. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/deuteronomy/3-23.htm">Moses prays to enter into the land</a></span><br><span class="reftext">26. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/deuteronomy/3-26.htm">He is permitted to see it</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 /> <!-- /1078254/BH-728x90-ATF --> <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-2'> </div><br /><br /> <!-- /1078254/BH-300x250-ATF --> <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-0' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div><br /><br /> <!-- /1078254/BH-728x90-BTF --> <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-3'> </div><br /><br /> <!-- /1078254/BH-300x250-BTF --> <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-1' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div><br /><br /> <!-- /1078254/BH-728x90-BTF2 --> <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/deuteronomy/3.htm">Study Bible</a></td><td width="1%" valign="top"><a href="/study/deuteronomy/" title="Book Summary and Study">Book ◦</a> <a href="/study/chapters/deuteronomy/3.htm" title="Chapter summary and Study">Chapter </a></tr></table></div><b>But all the livestock</b><br>In the context of ancient Near Eastern warfare, livestock was a valuable asset. It provided food, clothing, and labor. The Israelites, as a nomadic people transitioning to a settled life in the Promised Land, would have found livestock essential for their survival and economic stability. This phrase highlights the practical needs of the Israelites and God's provision for them through the conquest.<p><b>and plunder of the cities</b><br>The term "plunder" refers to the goods and valuables taken from the defeated cities. In the ancient world, plundering was a common practice after a military victory. It served as a reward for the victors and a means to sustain the community. This action was part of God's judgment on the Canaanite nations, fulfilling His promise to give the land to the descendants of Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob.<p><b>we carried off for ourselves.</b><br>This phrase indicates that the Israelites took possession of the goods as their own, signifying God's blessing and provision. It also reflects the fulfillment of God's promise to provide for His people as they entered the land He had sworn to give them. This act of taking possession is a precursor to the eventual settlement in the Promised Land, where the Israelites would establish their own society under God's law. The carrying off of plunder can also be seen as a type of the spiritual inheritance believers receive in Christ, who has won the ultimate victory over sin and death.<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 recounting the events of their journey and conquests as they prepare to enter the Promised Land.<br><br>2. <b><a href="/topical/i/israelites.htm">Israelites</a></b><br>The people of God, who are journeying through the wilderness and conquering lands as they approach Canaan.<br><br>3. <b><a href="/topical/o/og,_king_of_bashan.htm">Og, King of Bashan</a></b><br>The king whose territory was conquered by the Israelites, as described in the surrounding context of <a href="/bsb/deuteronomy/3.htm">Deuteronomy 3</a>.<br><br>4. <b><a href="/topical/b/bashan.htm">Bashan</a></b><br>A region east of the Jordan River, known for its fertile land and strong cities, which was taken by the Israelites.<br><br>5. <b><a href="/topical/t/the_conquest_of_bashan.htm">The Conquest of Bashan</a></b><br>The event where the Israelites defeated King Og and took possession of his land, including the livestock and plunder.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><b><a href="/topical/g/god's_faithfulness_in_provision.htm">God's Faithfulness in Provision</a></b><br>The Israelites' ability to carry off livestock and plunder demonstrates God's provision and faithfulness in fulfilling His promises to His people.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/t/the_importance_of_obedience.htm">The Importance of Obedience</a></b><br>The Israelites' success in battle was contingent upon their obedience to God's commands. This underscores the importance of following God's guidance in our own lives.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/s/stewardship_of_god's_blessings.htm">Stewardship of God's Blessings</a></b><br>The plunder and livestock were resources given by God. Believers are called to be good stewards of the blessings and resources God provides.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/t/trust_in_god's_timing.htm">Trust in God's Timing</a></b><br>The conquest of Bashan was part of God's plan and timing. Trusting in God's timing is crucial, even when the path seems uncertain.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/v/victory_through_god's_power.htm">Victory Through God's Power</a></b><br>The Israelites' victories were not by their own strength but through God's power. This reminds us to rely on God's strength in our battles.<div class="vheading2">Lists and Questions</div><a href="/top10/lessons_from_deuteronomy_3.htm">Top 10 Lessons from Deuteronomy 3</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/where's_the_evidence_for_60_cities.htm">Deuteronomy 3:4 claims Israel took over 60 fortified cities--where is the archaeological evidence for such cities?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/why_is_joshua_8's_ambush_unique.htm">Why does the ambush strategy described in Joshua 8:2-22 differ from other accounts of Israelite conquests?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/how_does_joshua_11_12-15_align_with_sparing.htm">How does the absolute obedience in Joshua 11:12-15 align with prior instructions about sparing certain peoples?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/genesis_34_27-29__how_does_it_align_with_later_laws.htm">Genesis 34:27-29 - How does the looting and enslavement of the city align with later biblical laws condemning such acts?</a><a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/commentaries/deuteronomy/3-7.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">But all</span><br /><span class="heb">וְכָל־</span> <span class="translit">(wə·ḵāl)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunctive waw | Noun - masculine singular construct<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_3605.htm">Strong's 3605: </a> </span><span class="str2">The whole, all, any, every</span><br /><br /><span class="word">the livestock</span><br /><span class="heb">הַבְּהֵמָ֛ה</span> <span class="translit">(hab·bə·hê·māh)</span><br /><span class="parse">Article | Noun - feminine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_929.htm">Strong's 929: </a> </span><span class="str2">A dumb beast, any large quadruped, animal</span><br /><br /><span class="word">and plunder</span><br /><span class="heb">וּשְׁלַ֥ל</span> <span class="translit">(ū·šə·lal)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunctive waw | Noun - masculine singular construct<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_7998.htm">Strong's 7998: </a> </span><span class="str2">A prey, spoil, plunder, booty</span><br /><br /><span class="word">of the cities</span><br /><span class="heb">הֶעָרִ֖ים</span> <span class="translit">(he·‘ā·rîm)</span><br /><span class="parse">Article | Noun - feminine plural<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_5892.htm">Strong's 5892: </a> </span><span class="str2">Excitement</span><br /><br /><span class="word">we carried off</span><br /><span class="heb">בַּזּ֥וֹנוּ</span> <span class="translit">(baz·zō·w·nū)</span><br /><span class="parse">Verb - Qal - Perfect - first person common plural<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_962.htm">Strong's 962: </a> </span><span class="str2">To spoil, plunder</span><br /><br /><span class="word">for ourselves.</span><br /><span class="heb">לָֽנוּ׃</span> <span class="translit">(lā·nū)</span><br /><span class="parse">Preposition | first person common plural<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/.htm">Strong's Hebrew</a> </span><span class="str2"></span><br /><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/deuteronomy/3-7.htm">Deuteronomy 3:7 NIV</a><br /><a href="/nlt/deuteronomy/3-7.htm">Deuteronomy 3:7 NLT</a><br /><a href="/esv/deuteronomy/3-7.htm">Deuteronomy 3:7 ESV</a><br /><a href="/nasb/deuteronomy/3-7.htm">Deuteronomy 3:7 NASB</a><br /><a href="/kjv/deuteronomy/3-7.htm">Deuteronomy 3:7 KJV</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="//bibleapps.com/deuteronomy/3-7.htm">Deuteronomy 3:7 BibleApps.com</a><br /><a href="//bibliaparalela.com/deuteronomy/3-7.htm">Deuteronomy 3:7 Biblia Paralela</a><br /><a href="//holybible.com.cn/deuteronomy/3-7.htm">Deuteronomy 3:7 Chinese Bible</a><br /><a href="//saintebible.com/deuteronomy/3-7.htm">Deuteronomy 3:7 French Bible</a><br /><a href="/catholic/deuteronomy/3-7.htm">Deuteronomy 3:7 Catholic Bible</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/deuteronomy/3-7.htm">OT Law: Deuteronomy 3:7 But all the livestock and the spoil (Deut. 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