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class="vheadingv"><b>Verse</b><a href="/bsb/numbers/27.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/27.htm">New International Version</a></span><br />If he has no brothers, give his inheritance to his father&#8217s brothers.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nlt/numbers/27.htm">New Living Translation</a></span><br />If he has no brothers, give his inheritance to his father’s brothers.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/esv/numbers/27.htm">English Standard Version</a></span><br />And if he has no brothers, then you shall give his inheritance to his father’s brothers.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/bsb/numbers/27.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a></span><br />If he has no brothers, give his inheritance to his father’s brothers.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/kjv/numbers/27.htm">King James Bible</a></span><br />And if he have no brethren, then ye shall give his inheritance unto his father's brethren.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nkjv/numbers/27.htm">New King James Version</a></span><br />If he has no brothers, then you shall give his inheritance to his father’s brothers.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb_/numbers/27.htm">New American Standard Bible</a></span><br />If he has no brothers, then you shall give his inheritance to his father’s brothers.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb/numbers/27.htm">NASB 1995</a></span><br />&#8216If he has no brothers, then you shall give his inheritance to his father&#8217s brothers.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb77/numbers/27.htm">NASB 1977 </a></span><br />‘And if he has no brothers, then you shall give his inheritance to his father’s brothers.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsb/numbers/27.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a></span><br />And if he has no brothers, then you shall give his inheritance to his father’s brothers.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/amp/numbers/27.htm">Amplified Bible</a></span><br />If a man has no brothers, then you shall give his inheritance to his father’s brothers.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/csb/numbers/27.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />If he has no brothers, give his inheritance to his father’s brothers.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hcsb/numbers/27.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />If he has no brothers, give his inheritance to his father&#8217s brothers. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/asv/numbers/27.htm">American Standard Version</a></span><br />And if he have no brethren, then ye shall give his inheritance unto his father's brethren.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cev/numbers/27.htm">Contemporary English Version</a></span><br />But if he has no brothers, his father's brothers will inherit the land. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/erv/numbers/27.htm">English Revised Version</a></span><br />And if he have no brethren, then ye shall give his inheritance unto his father's brethren.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gwt/numbers/27.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a></span><br />If he has no brothers, give his property to his uncles on his father's side of the family.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gnt/numbers/27.htm">Good News Translation</a></span><br />If he has no brothers, his father's brothers are to inherit it. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/isv/numbers/27.htm">International Standard Version</a></span><br />If he doesn't have brothers, give his inheritance to his father's brothers. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/msb/numbers/27.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a></span><br />If he has no brothers, give his inheritance to his father?s brothers.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/net/numbers/27.htm">NET Bible</a></span><br />and if he has no brothers, then you are to give his inheritance to his father's brothers;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nheb/numbers/27.htm">New Heart English Bible</a></span><br />If he has no brothers, then you shall give his inheritance to his father's brothers.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/wbt/numbers/27.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a></span><br />And if he shall have no brethren, then ye shall give his inheritance to his father's brethren.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/web/numbers/27.htm">World English Bible</a></span><br />If he has no brothers, then you shall give his inheritance to his father’s brothers. <div class="vheading2"><b>Literal Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsv/numbers/27.htm">Literal Standard Version</a></span><br />and if he has no brothers, then you have given his inheritance to his father’s brothers;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/ylt/numbers/27.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a></span><br /> and if he have no brethren, then ye have given his inheritance to his father's brethren;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/slt/numbers/27.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a></span><br />And if no brethren to him, give ye his inheritance to the brethren of his father.<div class="vheading2"><b>Catholic Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/drb/numbers/27.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a></span><br />And if he have no brethren, you shall give the inheritance to his father's brethren. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cpdv/numbers/27.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a></span><br />But if there were also no brothers, you shall give the inheritance to the brothers of his father.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nabre/numbers/27.htm">New American Bible</a></span><br />if he has no brothers, you shall give his heritage to his father’s brothers;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nrsvce/numbers/27.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a></span><br />If he has no brothers, then you shall give his inheritance to his father’s brothers.<div class="vheading2"><b>Translations from Aramaic</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lamsa/numbers/27.htm">Lamsa Bible</a></span><br />And if he has no brothers, then you shall give his inheritance to his father's brothers.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hpbt/numbers/27.htm">Peshitta Holy Bible Translated</a></span><br />And if he has no brothers, give his inheritance to his father's brothers.<div class="vheading2"><b>OT Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/jps/numbers/27.htm">JPS Tanakh 1917</a></span><br />And if he have no brethren, then ye shall give his inheritance unto his father's brethren.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/sep/numbers/27.htm">Brenton Septuagint Translation</a></span><br />And if he have no brethren, ye shall give his inheritance to his father's brother.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/parallel/numbers/27-10.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=8487" 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/27.htm">The Daughters of Zelophehad</a></span><br>…<span class="reftext">9</span>If he has no daughter, give his inheritance to his brothers. <span class="reftext">10</span><span class="highl"><a href="/hebrew/518.htm" title="518: wə·’im- (Conj) -- If. A primitive particle; used very widely as demonstrative, lo!">If</a> <a href="/hebrew/369.htm" title="369: ’ên (Adv) -- As if from a primitive root meaning to be nothing or not exist; a non-entity; generally used as a negative particle.">he has no</a> <a href="/hebrew/lōw (Prep:: 3ms) -- "></a> <a href="/hebrew/251.htm" title="251: ’a·ḥîm (N-mp) -- A brother. A primitive word; a brother (like 'ab).">brothers,</a> <a href="/hebrew/5414.htm" title="5414: ū·nə·ṯat·tem (Conj-w:: V-Qal-ConjPerf-2mp) -- To give, put, set. A primitive root; to give, used with greatest latitude of application.">give</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/5159.htm" title="5159: na·ḥă·lā·ṯōw (N-fsc:: 3ms) -- From nachal; properly, something inherited, i.e. occupancy, or an heirloom; generally an estate, patrimony or portion.">his inheritance</a> <a href="/hebrew/1.htm" title="1: ’ā·ḇîw (N-msc:: 3ms) -- Father. A primitive word; father, in a literal and immediate, or figurative and remote application).">to his father’s</a> <a href="/hebrew/251.htm" title="251: la·’ă·ḥê (Prep-l:: N-mpc) -- A brother. A primitive word; a brother (like 'ab).">brothers.</a> </span><span class="reftext">11</span>And if his father has no brothers, give his inheritance to the next of kin from his clan, that he may take possession of it. This is to be a statutory ordinance for the Israelites, as the LORD has commanded Moses.’ ”…<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/36-7.htm">Numbers 36:7-9</a></span><br />No inheritance in Israel may be transferred from tribe to tribe, because each of the Israelites is to retain the inheritance of the tribe of his fathers. / Every daughter who possesses an inheritance from any Israelite tribe must marry within a clan of the tribe of her father, so that every Israelite will possess the inheritance of his fathers. / No inheritance may be transferred from one tribe to another, for each tribe of Israel must retain its inheritance.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/joshua/17-3.htm">Joshua 17:3-6</a></span><br />But Zelophehad son of Hepher (the son of Gilead, the son of Machir, the son of Manasseh) had no sons but only daughters. These are the names of his daughters: Mahlah, Noah, Hoglah, Milcah, and Tirzah. / They approached Eleazar the priest, Joshua son of Nun, and the leaders, and said, “The LORD commanded Moses to give us an inheritance among our brothers.” So Joshua gave them an inheritance among their father’s brothers, in keeping with the command of the LORD. / Thus ten shares fell to Manasseh, in addition to the land of Gilead and Bashan beyond the Jordan, ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/deuteronomy/21-15.htm">Deuteronomy 21:15-17</a></span><br />If a man has two wives, one beloved and the other unloved, and both bear him sons, but the unloved wife has the firstborn son, / when that man assigns his inheritance to his sons he must not appoint the son of the beloved wife as the firstborn over the son of the unloved wife. / Instead, he must acknowledge the firstborn, the son of his unloved wife, by giving him a double portion of all that he has. For that son is the firstfruits of his father’s strength; the right of the firstborn belongs to him.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_chronicles/23-22.htm">1 Chronicles 23:22</a></span><br />Eleazar died without having any sons; he had only daughters. Their cousins, the sons of Kish, married them.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/ezekiel/46-16.htm">Ezekiel 46:16-18</a></span><br />This is what the Lord GOD says: ‘If the prince gives a gift to any of his sons as an inheritance, it will belong to his descendants. It will become their property by inheritance. / But if he gives a gift from his inheritance to one of his servants, it will belong to that servant until the year of freedom; then it will revert to the prince. His inheritance belongs only to his sons; it shall be theirs. / The prince must not take any of the inheritance of the people by evicting them from their property. He is to provide an inheritance for his sons from his own property, so that none of My people will be displaced from his property.’”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/ruth/4-5.htm">Ruth 4:5-10</a></span><br />Then Boaz said, “On the day you buy the land from Naomi and also from Ruth the Moabitess, you must also acquire the widow of the deceased in order to raise up the name of the deceased on his inheritance.” / The kinsman-redeemer replied, “I cannot redeem it myself, or I would jeopardize my own inheritance. Take my right of redemption, because I cannot redeem it.” / Now in former times in Israel, concerning the redemption or exchange of property, to make any matter legally binding a man would remove his sandal and give it to the other party, and this was a confirmation in Israel. ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/leviticus/25-46.htm">Leviticus 25:46</a></span><br />You may leave them to your sons after you to inherit as property; you can make them slaves for life. But as for your brothers, the Israelites, no man may rule harshly over his brother.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/galatians/3-28.htm">Galatians 3:28-29</a></span><br />There is neither Jew nor Greek, slave nor free, male nor female, for you are all one in Christ Jesus. / And if you belong to Christ, then you are Abraham’s seed and heirs according to the promise.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/matthew/21-38.htm">Matthew 21:38</a></span><br />But when the tenants saw the son, they said to one another, ‘This is the heir. Come, let us kill him and take his inheritance.’<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/luke/12-13.htm">Luke 12:13-14</a></span><br />Someone in the crowd said to Him, “Teacher, tell my brother to divide the inheritance with me.” / But Jesus replied, “Man, who appointed Me judge or executor between you?”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/romans/8-17.htm">Romans 8:17</a></span><br />And if we are children, then we are heirs: heirs of God and co-heirs with Christ—if indeed we suffer with Him, so that we may also be glorified with Him.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/ephesians/1-11.htm">Ephesians 1:11</a></span><br />In Him we were also chosen as God’s own, having been predestined according to the plan of Him who works out everything by the counsel of His will,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/colossians/3-24.htm">Colossians 3:24</a></span><br />because you know that you will receive an inheritance from the Lord as your reward. It is the Lord Christ you are serving.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/hebrews/9-15.htm">Hebrews 9:15-17</a></span><br />Therefore Christ is the mediator of a new covenant, so that those who are called may receive the promised eternal inheritance, now that He has died to redeem them from the transgressions committed under the first covenant. / In the case of a will, it is necessary to establish the death of the one who made it, / because a will does not take effect until the one who made it has died; it cannot be executed while he is still alive.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_peter/1-4.htm">1 Peter 1:4</a></span><br />and into an inheritance that is imperishable, undefiled, and unfading, reserved in heaven for you,</div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div><p class="tsk2">And if he have no brothers, then you shall give his inheritance to his father's brothers.</p><p class="hdg">kinsman</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/leviticus/25-25.htm">Leviticus 25:25,49</a></b></br> If thy brother be waxen poor, and hath sold away <i>some</i> of his possession, and if any of his kin come to redeem it, then shall he redeem that which his brother sold… </p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/ruth/4-3.htm">Ruth 4:3-6</a></b></br> And he said unto the kinsman, Naomi, that is come again out of the country of Moab, selleth a parcel of land, which <i>was</i> our brother Elimelech's: … </p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/jeremiah/32-8.htm">Jeremiah 32:8</a></b></br> So Hanameel mine uncle's son came to me in the court of the prison according to the word of the LORD, and said unto me, Buy my field, I pray thee, that <i>is</i> in Anathoth, which <i>is</i> in the country of Benjamin: for the right of inheritance <i>is</i> thine, and the redemption <i>is</i> thine; buy <i>it</i> for thyself. Then I knew that this <i>was</i> the word of the LORD.</p><p class="hdg">a statute</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/numbers/35-29.htm">Numbers 35:29</a></b></br> So these <i>things</i> shall be for a statute of judgment unto you throughout your generations in all your dwellings.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/1_samuel/30-25.htm">1 Samuel 30:25</a></b></br> And it was <i>so</i> from that day forward, that he made it a statute and an ordinance for Israel unto this day.</p><div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/numbers/27-9.htm">Heritage</a> <a href="/numbers/27-9.htm">Inheritance</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/numbers/27-11.htm">Heritage</a> <a href="/numbers/27-11.htm">Inheritance</a><div class="vheading2">Numbers 27</div><span class="reftext">1. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/numbers/27-1.htm">The daughters of Zelophehad ask for an inheritance</a></span><br><span class="reftext">6. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/numbers/27-6.htm">The law of inheritances</a></span><br><span class="reftext">12. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/numbers/27-12.htm">Moses, being told of his death, asks for a successor</a></span><br><span class="reftext">18. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/numbers/27-18.htm">Joshua is appointed to succeed him</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/27.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/27.htm" title="Chapter summary and Study">Chapter </a></tr></table></div><b>If he has no brothers</b><br>In the context of ancient Israelite society, inheritance laws were crucial for maintaining family lineage and property within the tribe. The absence of brothers meant that the direct male line of inheritance was broken. This reflects the patriarchal structure of the society, where male heirs were typically responsible for carrying on the family name and managing the family estate. The situation described here arises from the case of Zelophehad's daughters, who brought their petition to Moses because their father died without sons (<a href="/numbers/27.htm">Numbers 27:1-4</a>). This highlights the flexibility within the law to adapt to specific family circumstances, ensuring that property remained within the tribe.<p><b>give his inheritance to his father’s brothers</b><br>This provision ensures that the inheritance remains within the extended family, preserving the tribal allotment as originally distributed among the Israelites. The father's brothers, or uncles of the deceased, would be the next closest male relatives, maintaining the property within the paternal line. This reflects the importance of family and tribal continuity in Israelite culture. The law here anticipates situations where there are no direct male descendants, providing a clear line of succession. This principle of keeping inheritance within the family is echoed in other parts of Scripture, such as the story of Ruth and Boaz, where the kinsman-redeemer plays a role in preserving family lineage (<a href="/ruth/4.htm">Ruth 4:1-10</a>). This also foreshadows the New Testament concept of spiritual inheritance, where believers are considered co-heirs with Christ (<a href="/romans/8-17.htm">Romans 8:17</a>), emphasizing the importance of familial and spiritual continuity.<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 receiving God's instructions regarding inheritance laws.<br><br>2. <b><a href="/topical/i/israelites.htm">Israelites</a></b><br>The people of God to whom these laws are being given as they prepare to enter the Promised Land.<br><br>3. <b><a href="/topical/z/zelophehad's_daughters.htm">Zelophehad's Daughters</a></b><br>Their case prompted the establishment of inheritance laws for situations where a man dies without a son.<br><br>4. <b><a href="/topical/g/god.htm">God</a></b><br>The ultimate lawgiver who provides these instructions to ensure justice and order among His people.<br><br>5. <b><a href="/topical/p/promised_land.htm">Promised Land</a></b><br>The land of Canaan, which the Israelites are preparing to enter and settle, necessitating clear inheritance laws.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><b><a href="/topical/g/god's_justice_and_order.htm">God's Justice and Order</a></b><br>God's laws ensure fairness and justice, reflecting His character. The inheritance laws demonstrate His concern for family and community order.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/f/family_responsibility.htm">Family Responsibility</a></b><br>The passage highlights the importance of family responsibility and care. Inheritance laws ensure that family members are provided for, emphasizing the value of kinship and support.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/i/inclusivity_in_god's_plan.htm">Inclusivity in God's Plan</a></b><br>The inclusion of daughters in inheritance laws shows God's progressive revelation and care for all members of society, challenging cultural norms of the time.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/s/spiritual_inheritance.htm">Spiritual Inheritance</a></b><br>While earthly inheritance is important, believers are reminded of their spiritual inheritance in Christ, which is eternal and surpasses any earthly possession.<div class="vheading2">Lists and Questions</div><a href="/top10/lessons_from_numbers_27.htm">Top 10 Lessons from Numbers 27</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/who_inherits_if_no_sons.htm">Who inherits if a man dies without sons?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/is_zelophehad's_daughters'_inheritance_plausible.htm">Joshua 17:3-6: Is the story of Zelophehad's daughters inheriting land plausible in a strict patriarchal society, or does it conflict with known ancient customs?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/why_address_women's_inheritance_later.htm">Numbers 27:1-11: If God's law was perfect, why did He only address women's inheritance rights after Zelophehad's daughters complained?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/bible's_view_on_inheritance.htm">What does the Bible say about inheritance?</a><a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/commentaries/numbers/27-10.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">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">he has no</span><br /><span class="heb">אֵ֥ין</span> <span class="translit">(’ên)</span><br /><span class="parse">Adverb<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_369.htm">Strong's 369: </a> </span><span class="str2">A non-entity, a negative particle</span><br /><br /><span class="word">brothers,</span><br /><span class="heb">אַחִ֑ים</span> <span class="translit">(’a·ḥîm)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - masculine plural<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_251.htm">Strong's 251: </a> </span><span class="str2">A brother, )</span><br /><br /><span class="word">give</span><br /><span class="heb">וּנְתַתֶּ֥ם</span> <span class="translit">(ū·nə·ṯat·tem)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Conjunctive perfect - second person masculine plural<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_5414.htm">Strong's 5414: </a> </span><span class="str2">To give, put, set</span><br /><br /><span class="word">his inheritance</span><br /><span class="heb">נַחֲלָת֖וֹ</span> <span class="translit">(na·ḥă·lā·ṯōw)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - feminine singular construct | third person masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_5159.htm">Strong's 5159: </a> </span><span class="str2">Something inherited, occupancy, an heirloom, an estate, patrimony, portion</span><br /><br /><span class="word">to his father’s</span><br /><span class="heb">אָבִֽיו׃</span> <span class="translit">(’ā·ḇîw)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - masculine singular construct | third person masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_1.htm">Strong's 1: </a> </span><span class="str2">Father</span><br /><br /><span class="word">brothers.</span><br /><span class="heb">לַאֲחֵ֥י</span> <span class="translit">(la·’ă·ḥê)</span><br /><span class="parse">Preposition-l | Noun - masculine plural construct<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_251.htm">Strong's 251: </a> </span><span class="str2">A brother, )</span><br /><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/numbers/27-10.htm">Numbers 27:10 NIV</a><br /><a href="/nlt/numbers/27-10.htm">Numbers 27:10 NLT</a><br /><a href="/esv/numbers/27-10.htm">Numbers 27:10 ESV</a><br /><a href="/nasb/numbers/27-10.htm">Numbers 27:10 NASB</a><br /><a href="/kjv/numbers/27-10.htm">Numbers 27:10 KJV</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="//bibleapps.com/numbers/27-10.htm">Numbers 27:10 BibleApps.com</a><br /><a href="//bibliaparalela.com/numbers/27-10.htm">Numbers 27:10 Biblia Paralela</a><br /><a href="//holybible.com.cn/numbers/27-10.htm">Numbers 27:10 Chinese Bible</a><br /><a href="//saintebible.com/numbers/27-10.htm">Numbers 27:10 French Bible</a><br /><a href="/catholic/numbers/27-10.htm">Numbers 27:10 Catholic Bible</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/numbers/27-10.htm">OT Law: Numbers 27:10 If he have no brothers then you (Nu Num.) </a></div></div></td></tr></table></div><div id="left"><a href="/numbers/27-9.htm" onmouseover='lft.src="/leftgif.png"' onmouseout='lft.src="/left.png"' title="Numbers 27:9"><img src="/left.png" name="lft" border="0" alt="Numbers 27:9" /></a></div><div id="right"><a href="/numbers/27-11.htm" onmouseover='rght.src="/rightgif.png"' onmouseout='rght.src="/right.png"' title="Numbers 27:11"><img src="/right.png" name="rght" border="0" alt="Numbers 27:11" /></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>