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class="padleft"><div class="vheadingv"><b>Verse</b><a href="/bsb/numbers/32.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/32.htm">New International Version</a></span><br />But if they do not cross over with you armed, they must accept their possession with you in Canaan.&#8221<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nlt/numbers/32.htm">New Living Translation</a></span><br />But if they refuse to arm themselves and cross over with you, then they must accept land with the rest of you in the land of Canaan.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/esv/numbers/32.htm">English Standard Version</a></span><br />However, if they will not pass over with you armed, they shall have possessions among you in the land of Canaan.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/bsb/numbers/32.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a></span><br />But if they do not arm themselves and go across with you, then they must accept their possession among you in the land of Canaan.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/kjv/numbers/32.htm">King James Bible</a></span><br />But if they will not pass over with you armed, they shall have possessions among you in the land of Canaan.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nkjv/numbers/32.htm">New King James Version</a></span><br />But if they do not cross over armed with you, they shall have possessions among you in the land of Canaan.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb_/numbers/32.htm">New American Standard Bible</a></span><br />but if they do not cross over with you armed, they shall instead be settled among you in the land of Canaan.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb/numbers/32.htm">NASB 1995</a></span><br />but if they will not cross over with you armed, they shall have possessions among you in the land of Canaan.&#8221<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb77/numbers/32.htm">NASB 1977 </a></span><br />but if they will not cross over with you armed, they shall have possessions among you in the land of Canaan.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsb/numbers/32.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a></span><br />but if they will not cross over with you armed, they shall have possessions among you in the land of Canaan.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/amp/numbers/32.htm">Amplified Bible</a></span><br />but if they will not cross over with you armed, they shall have possessions among you in the land of Canaan [and surrender their right to their land east of the Jordan River].”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/csb/numbers/32.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />But if they don’t go across with you in battle formation, they must accept land in Canaan with you.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hcsb/numbers/32.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />But if they don&#8217t go across with you in battle formation, they must accept land in Canaan with you.&#8221 <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/asv/numbers/32.htm">American Standard Version</a></span><br />but if they will not pass over with you armed, they shall have possessions among you in the land of Canaan.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cev/numbers/32.htm">Contemporary English Version</a></span><br />But if they break their promise, they will receive land on the other side of the Jordan, like the rest of the tribes." <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/erv/numbers/32.htm">English Revised Version</a></span><br />but if they will not pass over with you armed, they shall have possessions among you in the land of Canaan.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gwt/numbers/32.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a></span><br />If they don't get ready for battle and go with you, the land they will take possession of must be in Canaan with yours."<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gnt/numbers/32.htm">Good News Translation</a></span><br />But if they do not cross the Jordan and go into battle with you, they are to receive their share of the property in the land of Canaan, as you do." <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/isv/numbers/32.htm">International Standard Version</a></span><br />But if the armed men don't cross over with you, then they won't have any possession in the land of Canaan."<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/net/numbers/32.htm">NET Bible</a></span><br />But if they do not cross over with you armed, they must receive possessions among you in Canaan."<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nheb/numbers/32.htm">New Heart English Bible</a></span><br />But if they will not pass over with you armed to battle before the LORD, then you are to bring over their children and their wives and their flocks before you into the land of Canaan, and they are to have possessions among you in the land of Canaan."<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/wbt/numbers/32.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a></span><br />But if they will not pass over with you armed, they shall have possessions among you in the land of Canaan.<div class="vheading2"><b>Majority Text Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/msb/numbers/32.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a></span><br />But if they do not arm themselves and go across with you, then they must accept their possession among you in the land of Canaan.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/web/numbers/32.htm">World English Bible</a></span><br />but if they will not pass over with you armed, they shall have possessions among you in the land of Canaan.” <div class="vheading2"><b>Literal Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsv/numbers/32.htm">Literal Standard Version</a></span><br />and if they do not pass over armed with you, then they have possessions in your midst in the land of Canaan.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/ylt/numbers/32.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a></span><br /> and if they do not pass over armed with you, then they have possessions in your midst in the land of Canaan.'<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/slt/numbers/32.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a></span><br />And if they will not pass over armed with you, and they possessed in the midst of you in the land of Canaan.<div class="vheading2"><b>Catholic Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/drb/numbers/32.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a></span><br />But if they will not pass armed with you into the land of Chanaan, let them receive places to dwell in among you. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cpdv/numbers/32.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a></span><br />But if they are not willing to cross with you, armed, into the land of Canaan, then let them receive places among you for their dwellings.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nabre/numbers/32.htm">New American Bible</a></span><br />But if they will not go across in force with you before the LORD, you will bring their wives and children and livestock across before you into Canaan, and they will possess a holding among you in the land of Canaan.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nrsvce/numbers/32.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a></span><br />but if they will not cross over with you armed, they shall have possessions among you in the land of Canaan.”<div class="vheading2"><b>Translations from Aramaic</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lamsa/numbers/32.htm">Lamsa Bible</a></span><br />But if they will not cross over with you armed, they shall have possessions among you in the land of Canaan.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hpbt/numbers/32.htm">Peshitta Holy Bible Translated</a></span><br />And if they shall not pass over with you when they are equipped, they will inherit with you in the land of Canaan.”<div class="vheading2"><b>OT Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/jps/numbers/32.htm">JPS Tanakh 1917</a></span><br />but if they will not pass over with you armed, they shall have possessions among you in the land of Canaan.'<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/sep/numbers/32.htm">Brenton Septuagint Translation</a></span><br />But if they will not pass over armed with you to war before the Lord, then shall ye cause to pass over their possessions and their wives and their cattle before you into the land of Chanaan, and they shall inherit with you in the land of Chanaan.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/parallel/numbers/32-30.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=10088" 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/32.htm">The Tribes East of the Jordan</a></span><br>…<span class="reftext">29</span>And Moses said to them, “If the Gadites and Reubenites cross the Jordan with you, with every man armed for battle before the LORD, and the land is subdued before you, then you are to give them the land of Gilead as a possession. <span class="reftext">30</span><span class="highl"><a href="/hebrew/518.htm" title="518: wə·’im- (Conj) -- If. A primitive particle; used very widely as demonstrative, lo!">But if</a> <a href="/hebrew/3808.htm" title="3808: lō (Adv-NegPrt) -- Not. Or lowi; or loh; a primitive particle; not; by implication, no; often used with other particles.">they do not</a> <a href="/hebrew/2502.htm" title="2502: ḥă·lū·ṣîm (V-Qal-QalPassPrtcpl-mp) -- A primitive root; to pull off; hence to strip, To depart; by implication, to deliver, equip; present, strengthen.">arm themselves</a> <a href="/hebrew/5674.htm" title="5674: ya·‘aḇ·rū (V-Qal-Imperf-3mp) -- To pass over, through, or by, pass on. A primitive root; to cross over; used very widely of any transition; specifically, to cover.">and go across</a> <a href="/hebrew/854.htm" title="854: ’it·tə·ḵem (Prep:: 2mp) -- With (denoting proximity). Probably from 'anah; properly, nearness, near; hence, generally, with, by, at, among, etc.">with you,</a> <a href="/hebrew/270.htm" title="270: wə·nō·ḥă·zū (Conj-w:: V-Nifal-ConjPerf-3cp) -- To grasp, take hold, take possession. A primitive root; to seize.">then they must accept their possession</a> <a href="/hebrew/8432.htm" title="8432: ḇə·ṯō·ḵə·ḵɛm (Prep-b:: N-msc:: 2mp) -- Midst. From an unused root meaning to sever; a bisection, i.e. the centre.">among you</a> <a href="/hebrew/776.htm" title="776: bə·’e·reṣ (Prep-b:: N-fsc) -- Earth, land. From an unused root probably meaning to be firm; the earth.">in the land</a> <a href="/hebrew/3667.htm" title="3667: kə·nā·‘an (N-proper-ms) -- From kana'; humiliated; Kenaan, a son a Ham; also the country inhabited by him.">of Canaan.”</a> </span><span class="reftext">31</span>The Gadites and Reubenites replied, “As the LORD has spoken to your servants, so we will do.…<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="/joshua/22-16.htm">Joshua 22:16-18</a></span><br />“This is what the whole congregation of the LORD says: ‘What is this breach of faith you have committed today against the God of Israel by turning away from the LORD and building for yourselves an altar, that you might rebel against the LORD this day? / Was not the sin of Peor enough for us, from which we have not cleansed ourselves to this day? It even brought a plague upon the congregation of the LORD. / And now, would you turn away from the LORD? If you rebel today against the LORD, tomorrow He will be angry with the whole congregation of Israel.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/deuteronomy/3-18.htm">Deuteronomy 3:18-20</a></span><br />At that time I commanded you: “The LORD your God has given you this land to possess. All your men of valor are to cross over, armed for battle, ahead of your brothers, the Israelites. / But your wives, your children, and your livestock—I know that you have much livestock—may remain in the cities I have given you, / until the LORD gives rest to your brothers as He has to you, and they too have taken possession of the land that the LORD your God is giving them across the Jordan. Then each of you may return to the possession I have given you.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/joshua/1-12.htm">Joshua 1:12-15</a></span><br />But to the Reubenites, the Gadites, and the half-tribe of Manasseh, Joshua said, / “Remember what Moses the servant of the LORD commanded you when he said, ‘The LORD your God will give you rest, and He will give you this land.’ / Your wives, your young children, and your livestock may remain in the land that Moses gave you on this side of the Jordan. But all your mighty men of valor must be armed for battle to cross over ahead of your brothers and help them, ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/judges/5-23.htm">Judges 5:23</a></span><br />‘Curse Meroz,’ says the angel of the LORD. ‘Bitterly curse her inhabitants; for they did not come to help the LORD, to help the LORD against the mighty.’<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/joshua/22-4.htm">Joshua 22:4-5</a></span><br />And now that the LORD your God has given your brothers rest as He promised them, you may return to your homes in the land that Moses the servant of the LORD gave you across the Jordan. / But be very careful to observe the commandment and the law that Moses the servant of the LORD gave you: to love the LORD your God, to walk in all His ways, to keep His commandments, to hold fast to Him, and to serve Him with all your heart and with all your soul.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/deuteronomy/1-41.htm">Deuteronomy 1:41-43</a></span><br />“We have sinned against the LORD,” you replied. “We will go up and fight, as the LORD our God has commanded us.” Then each of you put on his weapons of war, thinking it easy to go up into the hill country. / But the LORD said to me, “Tell them not to go up and fight, for I am not with you to keep you from defeat by your enemies.” / So I spoke to you, but you would not listen. You rebelled against the command of the LORD and presumptuously went up into the hill country.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/joshua/22-9.htm">Joshua 22:9-12</a></span><br />So the Reubenites, the Gadites, and the half-tribe of Manasseh left the Israelites at Shiloh in the land of Canaan to return to their own land of Gilead, which they had acquired according to the command of the LORD through Moses. / And when they came to Geliloth near the Jordan in the land of Canaan, the Reubenites, the Gadites, and the half-tribe of Manasseh built an imposing altar there by the Jordan. / Then the Israelites received the report: “Behold, the Reubenites, the Gadites, and the half-tribe of Manasseh have built an altar on the border of the land of Canaan, at Geliloth near the Jordan on the Israelite side.” ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/judges/21-8.htm">Judges 21:8-9</a></span><br />So they asked, “Which one of the tribes of Israel failed to come up before the LORD at Mizpah?” And, in fact, no one from Jabesh-gilead had come to the camp for the assembly. / For when the people were counted, none of the residents of Jabesh-gilead were there.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_samuel/15-22.htm">1 Samuel 15:22-23</a></span><br />But Samuel declared: “Does the LORD delight in burnt offerings and sacrifices as much as in obedience to His voice? Behold, obedience is better than sacrifice, and attentiveness is better than the fat of rams. / For rebellion is like the sin of divination, and arrogance is like the wickedness of idolatry. Because you have rejected the word of the LORD, He has rejected you as king.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/hebrews/3-18.htm">Hebrews 3:18-19</a></span><br />And to whom did He swear that they would never enter His rest? Was it not to those who disobeyed? / So we see that it was because of their unbelief that they were unable to enter.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_corinthians/10-5.htm">1 Corinthians 10:5-6</a></span><br />Nevertheless, God was not pleased with most of them, for they were struck down in the wilderness. / These things took place as examples to keep us from craving evil things as they did.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/hebrews/4-6.htm">Hebrews 4:6</a></span><br />Since, then, it remains for some to enter His rest, and since those who formerly heard the good news did not enter because of their disobedience,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/hebrews/4-11.htm">Hebrews 4:11</a></span><br />Let us, therefore, make every effort to enter that rest, so that no one will fall by following the same pattern of disobedience.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_corinthians/10-11.htm">1 Corinthians 10:11</a></span><br />Now these things happened to them as examples and were written down as warnings for us, on whom the fulfillment of the ages has come.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/romans/11-20.htm">Romans 11:20-22</a></span><br />That is correct: They were broken off because of unbelief, but you stand by faith. Do not be arrogant, but be afraid. / For if God did not spare the natural branches, He will certainly not spare you either. / Take notice, therefore, of the kindness and severity of God: severity to those who fell, but kindness to you, if you continue in His kindness. Otherwise you also will be cut off.</div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div><p class="tsk2">But if they will not pass over with you armed, they shall have possessions among you in the land of Canaan.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/joshua/22-19.htm">Joshua 22:19</a></b></br> Notwithstanding, if the land of your possession <i>be</i> unclean, <i>then</i> pass ye over unto the land of the possession of the LORD, wherein the LORD'S tabernacle dwelleth, and take possession among us: but rebel not against the LORD, nor rebel against us, in building you an altar beside the altar of the LORD our God.</p><div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/numbers/16-15.htm">Accept</a> <a href="/numbers/32-29.htm">Armed</a> <a href="/numbers/26-19.htm">Canaan</a> <a href="/numbers/32-29.htm">Cross</a> <a href="/numbers/32-19.htm">Heritage</a> <a href="/numbers/27-3.htm">Midst</a> <a href="/numbers/32-29.htm">Possession</a> <a href="/numbers/16-32.htm">Possessions</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/numbers/35-31.htm">Accept</a> <a href="/numbers/32-32.htm">Armed</a> <a href="/numbers/32-32.htm">Canaan</a> <a href="/numbers/32-32.htm">Cross</a> <a href="/numbers/33-53.htm">Heritage</a> <a href="/numbers/33-8.htm">Midst</a> <a href="/numbers/32-32.htm">Possession</a> <a href="/deuteronomy/21-16.htm">Possessions</a><div class="vheading2">Numbers 32</div><span class="reftext">1. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/numbers/32-1.htm">The Reubenites and Gadites ask for inheritance on the east side of Jordan</a></span><br><span class="reftext">6. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/numbers/32-6.htm">Moses reproves them</a></span><br><span class="reftext">16. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/numbers/32-16.htm">They offer him conditions with which he is content</a></span><br><span class="reftext">33. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/numbers/32-33.htm">Moses assigns them the land</a></span><br><span class="reftext">39. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/numbers/32-39.htm">They conquer 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 />  <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/32.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/32.htm" title="Chapter summary and Study">Chapter </a></tr></table></div><b>But if they do not arm themselves and go across with you</b><br>This phrase refers to the condition set by Moses for the tribes of Reuben and Gad, who requested to settle on the east side of the Jordan River. The requirement to "arm themselves" indicates the necessity for these tribes to participate in the military conquest of Canaan, demonstrating unity and shared responsibility among the Israelites. This reflects the broader biblical theme of communal obligation and the importance of collective action in fulfilling God's promises. The crossing of the Jordan is symbolic of entering into God's promises, reminiscent of the crossing of the Red Sea, which was a type of baptism and deliverance.<p><b>then they must accept their possession among you</b><br>This part of the verse highlights the consequence of not participating in the conquest: the tribes would forfeit their claim to the land east of the Jordan and instead receive an inheritance within Canaan. This underscores the principle of obedience and the conditional nature of God's blessings. The concept of "possession" is significant in biblical terms, as it relates to the covenantal promise of land given to Abraham and his descendants (<a href="/genesis/12-7.htm">Genesis 12:7</a>). It also foreshadows the New Testament teaching of spiritual inheritance through faith and obedience.<p><b>in the land of Canaan.</b><br>Canaan is the land promised by God to the descendants of Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob. It is a region of great historical and theological significance, representing the fulfillment of God's covenant promises. The land of Canaan is often seen as a type of the Kingdom of God, a place of rest and blessing for God's people. Theologically, it points to the ultimate rest and inheritance believers have in Christ, as described in <a href="/hebrews/4.htm">Hebrews 4:1-11</a>. The historical conquest of Canaan by the Israelites is a pivotal moment in biblical history, marking the transition from nomadic life to settled nationhood under God's law.<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <b><a href="/topical/t/the_tribes_of_reuben_and_gad.htm">The Tribes of Reuben and Gad</a></b><br>These tribes requested to settle on the east side of the Jordan River because the land was suitable for their livestock.<br><br>2. <b><a href="/topical/m/moses.htm">Moses</a></b><br>The leader of the Israelites who negotiated with the tribes of Reuben and Gad regarding their request to settle outside the Promised Land.<br><br>3. <b><a href="/topical/t/the_land_of_canaan.htm">The Land of Canaan</a></b><br>The Promised Land that God had designated for the Israelites, located west of the Jordan River.<br><br>4. <b><a href="/topical/t/the_jordan_river.htm">The Jordan River</a></b><br>A significant geographical boundary that the Israelites needed to cross to enter the Promised Land.<br><br>5. <b><a href="/topical/t/the_israelite_community.htm">The Israelite Community</a></b><br>The collective group of God's chosen people, who were journeying to the land promised to their ancestors.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><b><a href="/topical/c/commitment_to_community.htm">Commitment to Community</a></b><br>The tribes of Reuben and Gad were reminded of their responsibility to the larger community of Israel. This teaches us the importance of fulfilling our commitments to our faith community and supporting one another in our spiritual journeys.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/o/obedience_to_god's_plan.htm">Obedience to God's Plan</a></b><br>The condition set by Moses underscores the necessity of obedience to God's directives. We are reminded to align our personal desires with God's overarching plan for His people.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/c/consequences_of_disobedience.htm">Consequences of Disobedience</a></b><br>The warning of losing their chosen land if they failed to assist in battle serves as a reminder that disobedience can lead to loss of blessings. We should strive to remain faithful to God's commands to fully receive His promises.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/u/unity_in_purpose.htm">Unity in Purpose</a></b><br>The agreement highlights the importance of unity and working together towards a common goal. In our Christian walk, we should seek to maintain unity within the body of Christ, working together to advance God's kingdom.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/f/faith_in_action.htm">Faith in Action</a></b><br>The tribes' willingness to fight for the land of Canaan demonstrates faith in action. Our faith should be evident in our actions, as we trust God and step out in obedience to His call.<div class="vheading2">Lists and Questions</div><a href="/top10/lessons_from_numbers_32.htm">Top 10 Lessons from Numbers 32</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/is_god_all-powerful.htm">Is God all-powerful?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/how_reconcile_moses'_war_orders_today.htm">Numbers 32:20-22: How do we reconcile Moses' instructions to engage in warfare and seize land with concepts of justice and morality today?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/is_deut._32_30_hyperbole_vs._history.htm">In Deuteronomy 32:30, does one man chasing a thousand suggest unrealistic hyperbole, and how might such numbers conflict with known historical warfare accounts?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/why_is_vow-keeping_strict_in_numbers_30_2.htm">In Numbers 30:2, why is strict vow-keeping required here yet seemingly relaxed in other passages where God allows or even commands vows to be set aside?</a><a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/commentaries/numbers/32-30.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 if</span><br /><span class="heb">וְאִם־</span> <span class="translit">(wə·’im-)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunctive waw | Conjunction<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_518.htm">Strong's 518: </a> </span><span class="str2">Lo!, whether?, if, although, Oh that!, when, not</span><br /><br /><span class="word">they do not</span><br /><span class="heb">לֹ֧א</span> <span class="translit">(lō)</span><br /><span class="parse">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">go across</span><br /><span class="heb">יַֽעַבְר֛וּ</span> <span class="translit">(ya·‘aḇ·rū)</span><br /><span class="parse">Verb - Qal - Imperfect - third person masculine plural<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_5674.htm">Strong's 5674: </a> </span><span class="str2">To pass over, through, or by, pass on</span><br /><br /><span class="word">with you</span><br /><span class="heb">אִתְּכֶ֑ם</span> <span class="translit">(’it·tə·ḵem)</span><br /><span class="parse">Preposition | second person masculine plural<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_854.htm">Strong's 854: </a> </span><span class="str2">Nearness, near, with, by, at, among</span><br /><br /><span class="word">armed,</span><br /><span class="heb">חֲלוּצִ֖ים</span> <span class="translit">(ḥă·lū·ṣîm)</span><br /><span class="parse">Verb - Qal - QalPassParticiple - masculine plural<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_2502.htm">Strong's 2502: </a> </span><span class="str2">To pull off, to strip, to depart, to deliver, equip, present, strengthen</span><br /><br /><span class="word">their possession must be</span><br /><span class="heb">וְנֹֽאחֲז֥וּ</span> <span class="translit">(wə·nō·ḥă·zū)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunctive waw | Verb - Nifal - Conjunctive perfect - third person common plural<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_270.htm">Strong's 270: </a> </span><span class="str2">To grasp, take hold, take possession</span><br /><br /><span class="word">among you</span><br /><span class="heb">בְתֹכְכֶ֖ם‪‬</span> <span class="translit">(ḇə·ṯō·ḵə·ḵem)</span><br /><span class="parse">Preposition-b | Noun - masculine singular construct | second person masculine plural<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_8432.htm">Strong's 8432: </a> </span><span class="str2">A bisection, the centre</span><br /><br /><span class="word">in the land</span><br /><span class="heb">בְּאֶ֥רֶץ</span> <span class="translit">(bə·’e·reṣ)</span><br /><span class="parse">Preposition-b | Noun - feminine singular construct<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_776.htm">Strong's 776: </a> </span><span class="str2">Earth, land</span><br /><br /><span class="word">of Canaan.”</span><br /><span class="heb">כְּנָֽעַן׃</span> <span class="translit">(kə·nā·‘an)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - proper - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_3667.htm">Strong's 3667: </a> </span><span class="str2">Canaan -- a son of Ham, also his descendants and their land West of the Jordan</span><br /><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/numbers/32-30.htm">Numbers 32:30 NIV</a><br /><a href="/nlt/numbers/32-30.htm">Numbers 32:30 NLT</a><br /><a href="/esv/numbers/32-30.htm">Numbers 32:30 ESV</a><br /><a href="/nasb/numbers/32-30.htm">Numbers 32:30 NASB</a><br /><a href="/kjv/numbers/32-30.htm">Numbers 32:30 KJV</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="//bibleapps.com/numbers/32-30.htm">Numbers 32:30 BibleApps.com</a><br /><a href="//bibliaparalela.com/numbers/32-30.htm">Numbers 32:30 Biblia Paralela</a><br /><a href="//holybible.com.cn/numbers/32-30.htm">Numbers 32:30 Chinese Bible</a><br /><a href="//saintebible.com/numbers/32-30.htm">Numbers 32:30 French Bible</a><br /><a href="/catholic/numbers/32-30.htm">Numbers 32:30 Catholic Bible</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/numbers/32-30.htm">OT Law: Numbers 32:30 But if they will not pass over (Nu Num.) </a></div></div></td></tr></table></div><div id="left"><a href="/numbers/32-29.htm" onmouseover='lft.src="/leftgif.png"' onmouseout='lft.src="/left.png"' title="Numbers 32:29"><img src="/left.png" name="lft" border="0" alt="Numbers 32:29" /></a></div><div id="right"><a href="/numbers/32-31.htm" onmouseover='rght.src="/rightgif.png"' onmouseout='rght.src="/right.png"' title="Numbers 32:31"><img src="/right.png" name="rght" border="0" alt="Numbers 32:31" /></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>