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International Version</a></span><br />The Gadites and Reubenites said to Moses, &#8220We your servants will do as our lord commands.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nlt/numbers/32.htm">New Living Translation</a></span><br />Then the men of Gad and Reuben replied, “We, your servants, will follow your instructions exactly.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/esv/numbers/32.htm">English Standard Version</a></span><br />And the people of Gad and the people of Reuben said to Moses, “Your servants will do as my lord commands.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/bsb/numbers/32.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a></span><br />The Gadites and Reubenites said to Moses, “Your servants will do just as our lord commands.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/kjv/numbers/32.htm">King James Bible</a></span><br />And the children of Gad and the children of Reuben spake unto Moses, saying, Thy servants will do as my lord commandeth.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nkjv/numbers/32.htm">New King James Version</a></span><br />And the children of Gad and the children of Reuben spoke to Moses, saying: “Your servants will do as my lord commands.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb_/numbers/32.htm">New American Standard Bible</a></span><br />Then the sons of Gad and the sons of Reuben spoke to Moses, saying, “Your servants will do just as my lord commands.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb/numbers/32.htm">NASB 1995</a></span><br />The sons of Gad and the sons of Reuben spoke to Moses, saying, &#8220Your servants will do just as my lord commands.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb77/numbers/32.htm">NASB 1977 </a></span><br />And the sons of Gad and the sons of Reuben spoke to Moses, saying, “Your servants will do just as my lord commands.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsb/numbers/32.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a></span><br />And the sons of Gad and the sons of Reuben spoke to Moses, saying, “Your servants will do just as my lord commands.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/amp/numbers/32.htm">Amplified Bible</a></span><br />Then the descendants of Gad and of Reuben said to Moses, “Your servants will do just as my lord commands.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/csb/numbers/32.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />The Gadites and Reubenites answered Moses, “Your servants will do just as my lord commands.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hcsb/numbers/32.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />The Gadites and Reubenites answered Moses, &#8220Your servants will do just as my lord commands. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/asv/numbers/32.htm">American Standard Version</a></span><br />And the children of Gad and the children of Reuben spake unto Moses, saying, Thy servants will do as my lord commandeth.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cev/numbers/32.htm">Contemporary English Version</a></span><br />The men from Reuben and Gad answered: Sir, we will do just what you have said. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/erv/numbers/32.htm">English Revised Version</a></span><br />And the children of Gad and the children of Reuben spake unto Moses, saying, Thy servants will do as my lord commandeth.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gwt/numbers/32.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a></span><br />Then the tribes of Gad and Reuben said to Moses, "Sir, we will do as you command.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gnt/numbers/32.htm">Good News Translation</a></span><br />The men of Gad and Reuben said, "Sir, we will do as you command. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/isv/numbers/32.htm">International Standard Version</a></span><br />Then the descendants of Gad and descendants of Reuben spoke up. "Your servants will do exactly what our master has commanded." They said. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/msb/numbers/32.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a></span><br />The Gadites and Reubenites said to Moses, “Your servants will do just as our lord commands.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/net/numbers/32.htm">NET Bible</a></span><br />So the Gadites and the Reubenites replied to Moses, "Your servants will do as my lord commands.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nheb/numbers/32.htm">New Heart English Bible</a></span><br />The people of Gad and the people of Reuben spoke to Moses, saying, "Your servants will do as my lord commands.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/wbt/numbers/32.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a></span><br />And the children of Gad and the children of Reuben spoke to Moses, saying, Thy servants will do as my lord commandeth.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/web/numbers/32.htm">World English Bible</a></span><br />The children of Gad and the children of Reuben spoke to Moses, saying, “Your servants will do as my lord commands. <div class="vheading2"><b>Literal Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsv/numbers/32.htm">Literal Standard Version</a></span><br />And the sons of Gad and the sons of Reuben speak to Moses, saying, “Your servants do as my lord is commanding;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/ylt/numbers/32.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a></span><br /> And the sons of Gad and the sons of Reuben speak unto Moses, saying, 'Thy servants do as my lord is commanding;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/slt/numbers/32.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a></span><br />And the sons of Gad and the sons of Reuben will speak to Moses, saying, Thy servants will do as my lord commanded.<div class="vheading2"><b>Catholic Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/drb/numbers/32.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a></span><br />And the children of Gad and Ruben said to Moses: We are thy servants, we will do what my lord commandeth. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cpdv/numbers/32.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a></span><br />And the sons of Gad and of Ruben said to Moses: “We are your servants, we shall do what you, our ruler, orders.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nabre/numbers/32.htm">New American Bible</a></span><br />The Gadites and Reubenites answered Moses, “Your servants will do as my lord commands.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nrsvce/numbers/32.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a></span><br />Then the Gadites and the Reubenites said to Moses, “Your servants will do as my lord commands.<div class="vheading2"><b>Translations from Aramaic</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lamsa/numbers/32.htm">Lamsa Bible</a></span><br />And the children of Reuben and the children of Gad said to Moses, Your servants will do as our lord commands.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hpbt/numbers/32.htm">Peshitta Holy Bible Translated</a></span><br />And the children of Rubil and the children of Gad said to Moshe: “Your Servants shall do as our Lord commanded.<div class="vheading2"><b>OT Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/jps/numbers/32.htm">JPS Tanakh 1917</a></span><br />And the children of Gad and the children of Reuben spoke unto Moses, saying: 'Thy servants will do as my lord commandeth.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/sep/numbers/32.htm">Brenton Septuagint Translation</a></span><br />And the sons of Ruben and the sons of Gad spoke to Moses, saying, Thy servants will do as our lord commands.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/parallel/numbers/32-25.htm">Additional Translations ...</a></span></div></div></div><div id="centbox"><div class="padcent"><a name="study" id="study"></a><div class="vheadingv"><b>Audio Bible</b></div><iframe width="100%" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/yauBFvKLNNo?start=10039" 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">24</span>Build cities for your little ones and folds for your flocks, but do what you have promised.” <span class="reftext">25</span><span class="highl"><a href="/hebrew/1121.htm" title="1121: bə·nê- (N-mpc) -- Son. From banah; a son, in the widest sense (like 'ab, 'ach, etc.).">The Gadites</a> <a href="/hebrew/1410.htm" title="1410: ḡāḏ (N-proper-ms) -- From guwd; Gad, a son of Jacob, including his tribe and its territory; also a prophet."></a> <a href="/hebrew/1121.htm" title="1121: ū·ḇə·nê (Conj-w:: N-mpc) -- Son. From banah; a son, in the widest sense (like 'ab, 'ach, etc.).">and Reubenites</a> <a href="/hebrew/7205.htm" title="7205: rə·’ū·ḇên (N-proper-ms) -- From the imperative of ra'ah and ben; see ye a son; Reuben, a son of Jacob."></a> <a href="/hebrew/559.htm" title="559: way·yō·mer (Conj-w:: V-Qal-ConsecImperf-3ms) -- To utter, say. A primitive root; to say.">said</a> <a href="/hebrew/413.htm" title="413: ’el- (Prep) -- To, into, towards. ">to</a> <a href="/hebrew/4872.htm" title="4872: mō·šeh (N-proper-ms) -- A great Isr. leader, prophet and lawgiver. From mashah; drawing out, i.e. Rescued; Mosheh, the Israelite lawgiver.">Moses,</a> <a href="/hebrew/559.htm" title="559: lê·mōr (Prep-l:: V-Qal-Inf) -- To utter, say. A primitive root; to say."></a> <a href="/hebrew/5650.htm" title="5650: ‘ă·ḇā·ḏe·ḵā (N-mpc:: 2ms) -- Slave, servant. From abad; a servant.">“Your servants</a> <a href="/hebrew/6213.htm" title="6213: ya·‘ă·śū (V-Qal-Imperf-3mp) -- To do, make. A primitive root; to do or make, in the broadest sense and widest application.">will do</a> <a href="/hebrew/834.htm" title="834: ka·’ă·šer (Prep-k:: Pro-r) -- Who, which, that. A primitive relative pronoun; who, which, what, that; also when, where, how, because, in order that, etc.">just as</a> <a href="/hebrew/113.htm" title="113: ’ă·ḏō·nî (N-msc:: 1cs) -- Lord. Or adon; from an unused root; sovereign, i.e. Controller.">our lord</a> <a href="/hebrew/6680.htm" title="6680: mə·ṣaw·weh (V-Piel-Prtcpl-ms) -- To lay charge (upon), give charge (to), command, order. A primitive root; to constitute, enjoin.">commands.</a> </span><span class="reftext">26</span>Our children, our wives, our livestock, and all our animals will remain here in the cities of Gilead.…<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/1-16.htm">Joshua 1:16-18</a></span><br />So they answered Joshua, “Everything you have commanded us we will do, and everywhere you send us we will go. / Just as we obeyed Moses in all things, so we will obey you. And may the LORD your God be with you, as He was with Moses. / Anyone who rebels against your order and does not obey your words, all that you command him, will be put to death. Above all, be strong and courageous!”<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/22-1.htm">Joshua 22:1-4</a></span><br />Then Joshua summoned the Reubenites, the Gadites, and the half-tribe of Manasseh / and told them, “You have done all that Moses the servant of the LORD commanded you, and you have obeyed my voice in all that I commanded you. / All this time you have not deserted your brothers, up to this very day, but have kept the charge given you by the LORD your God. ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/joshua/4-12.htm">Joshua 4:12-13</a></span><br />The Reubenites, the Gadites, and the half-tribe of Manasseh crossed over before the Israelites, armed for battle as Moses had instructed them. / About 40,000 troops armed for battle crossed over before the LORD into the plains of Jericho.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/judges/5-2.htm">Judges 5:2</a></span><br />“When the princes take the lead in Israel, when the people volunteer, bless the LORD.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_chronicles/12-32.htm">1 Chronicles 12:32-33</a></span><br />From Issachar, men who understood the times and knew what Israel should do: 200 chiefs with all their kinsmen at their command. / From Zebulun: 50,000 fit for service, trained for battle with all kinds of weapons of war, who with one purpose were devoted to David.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_kings/20-12.htm">1 Kings 20:12</a></span><br />Ben-hadad received this message while he and the kings were drinking in their tents, and he said to his servants, “Take your positions.” So they stationed themselves against the city.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/2_samuel/19-14.htm">2 Samuel 19:14</a></span><br />So he swayed the hearts of all the men of Judah as though they were one man, and they sent word to the king: “Return, you and all your servants.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_samuel/14-7.htm">1 Samuel 14:7</a></span><br />His armor-bearer replied, “Do all that is in your heart. Go ahead; I am with you heart and soul.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/2_kings/10-15.htm">2 Kings 10:15-16</a></span><br />When he left there, he found Jehonadab son of Rechab, who was coming to meet him. Jehu greeted him and asked, “Is your heart as true to mine as my heart is to yours?” “It is!” Jehonadab replied. “If it is,” said Jehu, “give me your hand.” So he gave him his hand, and Jehu helped him into his chariot, / saying, “Come with me and see my zeal for the LORD!” So he had him ride in his chariot.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/matthew/8-9.htm">Matthew 8:9</a></span><br />For I myself am a man under authority, with soldiers under me. I tell one to go, and he goes, and another to come, and he comes. I tell my servant to do something, and he does it.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/luke/7-8.htm">Luke 7:8</a></span><br />For I myself am a man under authority, with soldiers under me. I tell one to go, and he goes, and another to come, and he comes. I tell my servant to do something, and he does it.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/romans/13-1.htm">Romans 13:1-2</a></span><br />Everyone must submit himself to the governing authorities, for there is no authority except that which is from God. The authorities that exist have been appointed by God. / Consequently, whoever resists authority is opposing what God has set in place, and those who do so will bring judgment on themselves.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/hebrews/13-17.htm">Hebrews 13:17</a></span><br />Obey your leaders and submit to them, for they watch over your souls as those who must give an account. To this end, allow them to lead with joy and not with grief, for that would be of no advantage to you.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/ephesians/6-5.htm">Ephesians 6:5-6</a></span><br />Slaves, obey your earthly masters with respect and fear and sincerity of heart, just as you would obey Christ. / And do this not only to please them while they are watching, but as servants of Christ, doing the will of God from your heart.</div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div><p class="tsk2">And the children of Gad and the children of Reuben spoke to Moses, saying, Your servants will do as my lord commands.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/joshua/1-13.htm">Joshua 1:13,14</a></b></br> Remember the word which Moses the servant of the LORD commanded you, saying, The LORD your God hath given you rest, and hath given you this land… </p><div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/numbers/32-24.htm">Children</a> <a href="/exodus/16-32.htm">Commandeth</a> <a href="/exodus/34-11.htm">Commanding</a> <a href="/numbers/30-1.htm">Commands</a> <a href="/numbers/32-2.htm">Moses</a> <a href="/numbers/32-6.htm">Reuben</a> <a href="/numbers/32-6.htm">Reubenites</a> <a href="/numbers/32-5.htm">Servants</a> <a href="/numbers/32-2.htm">Speak</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/numbers/32-26.htm">Children</a> <a href="/numbers/32-28.htm">Commandeth</a> <a href="/deuteronomy/4-2.htm">Commanding</a> <a href="/numbers/36-6.htm">Commands</a> <a href="/numbers/32-29.htm">Moses</a> <a href="/numbers/32-29.htm">Reuben</a> <a href="/numbers/32-31.htm">Reubenites</a> <a href="/numbers/32-31.htm">Servants</a> <a href="/numbers/33-51.htm">Speak</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 /> <script type="text/javascript"> </script> <script type="text/javascript" src="//pagead2.googlesyndication.com/pagead/show_ads.js"> </script><br /><br /> </div> </td></tr></table></div></div></div><div id="combox"><div class="padcom"><a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a><div class="vheading"><a href="/study/numbers/32.htm">Berean Study Bible</a></div><b>The sons of Gad and Reuben</b><br />This phrase identifies the two tribes of Israel, Gad and Reuben, who were among the twelve tribes descended from the sons of Jacob. Historically, these tribes were known for their large herds and flocks, which influenced their desire to settle in the fertile lands east of the Jordan River. The Hebrew root for "sons" (בְּנֵי, b'nei) emphasizes lineage and inheritance, underscoring the importance of tribal identity and continuity in ancient Israelite society. The mention of these tribes highlights their role in the narrative of the Israelites' journey to the Promised Land.<p><b>said to Moses</b><br />This phrase indicates a direct communication with Moses, the leader and prophet of Israel. Moses, whose name in Hebrew (מֹשֶׁה, Moshe) means "drawn out," was chosen by God to lead the Israelites out of Egyptian bondage. The act of speaking to Moses reflects the tribes' recognition of his authority and their willingness to engage in dialogue regarding their settlement. It also underscores the importance of seeking guidance from God-appointed leaders in decision-making processes.<p><b>Your servants</b><br />By referring to themselves as "your servants," the tribes of Gad and Reuben express humility and submission to Moses' leadership. The Hebrew word for "servant" (עֶבֶד, eved) conveys a sense of duty and loyalty. This phrase reflects a posture of respect and acknowledgment of Moses' role as God's representative. It serves as a reminder of the biblical principle of servanthood, where true leadership is characterized by humility and a willingness to serve others.<p><b>will do as my lord commands</b><br />This declaration of obedience signifies the tribes' commitment to follow Moses' instructions. The term "lord" (אָדוֹן, adon) is a title of respect, often used to denote authority and honor. The phrase "will do" (נַעֲשֶׂה, na'aseh) implies action and readiness to fulfill a promise. This commitment reflects the biblical theme of covenant faithfulness, where God's people are called to obey His commands as an expression of their trust and devotion. It serves as an inspirational reminder of the importance of aligning one's actions with divine guidance and authority.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/commentaries/numbers/32-25.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">The Gadites</span><br /><span class="heb">בְּנֵי־</span> <span class="translit">(bə·nê-)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - masculine plural construct<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_1121.htm">Strong's 1121: </a> </span><span class="str2">A son</span><br /><br /><span class="word">and Reubenites</span><br /><span class="heb">וּבְנֵ֣י</span> <span class="translit">(ū·ḇə·nê)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunctive waw | Noun - masculine plural construct<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_1121.htm">Strong's 1121: </a> </span><span class="str2">A son</span><br /><br /><span class="word">said</span><br /><span class="heb">וַיֹּ֤אמֶר</span> <span class="translit">(way·yō·mer)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_559.htm">Strong's 559: </a> </span><span class="str2">To utter, say</span><br /><br /><span class="word">to</span><br /><span class="heb">אֶל־</span> <span class="translit">(’el-)</span><br /><span class="parse">Preposition<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_413.htm">Strong's 413: </a> </span><span class="str2">Near, with, among, to</span><br /><br /><span class="word">Moses,</span><br /><span class="heb">מֹשֶׁ֖ה</span> <span class="translit">(mō·šeh)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - proper - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_4872.htm">Strong's 4872: </a> </span><span class="str2">Moses -- a great Israelite leader, prophet and lawgiver</span><br /><br /><span class="word">“Your servants</span><br /><span class="heb">עֲבָדֶ֣יךָ</span> <span class="translit">(‘ă·ḇā·ḏe·ḵā)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - masculine plural construct | second person masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_5650.htm">Strong's 5650: </a> </span><span class="str2">Slave, servant</span><br /><br /><span class="word">will do</span><br /><span class="heb">יַעֲשׂ֔וּ</span> <span class="translit">(ya·‘ă·śū)</span><br /><span class="parse">Verb - Qal - Imperfect - third person masculine plural<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_6213.htm">Strong's 6213: </a> </span><span class="str2">To do, make</span><br /><br /><span class="word">just as</span><br /><span class="heb">כַּאֲשֶׁ֥ר</span> <span class="translit">(ka·’ă·šer)</span><br /><span class="parse">Preposition-k | Pronoun - relative<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_834.htm">Strong's 834: </a> </span><span class="str2">Who, which, what, that, when, where, how, because, in order that</span><br /><br /><span class="word">our lord</span><br /><span class="heb">אֲדֹנִ֖י</span> <span class="translit">(’ă·ḏō·nî)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - masculine singular construct | first person common singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_113.htm">Strong's 113: </a> </span><span class="str2">Sovereign, controller</span><br /><br /><span class="word">commands.</span><br /><span class="heb">מְצַוֶּֽה׃</span> <span class="translit">(mə·ṣaw·weh)</span><br /><span class="parse">Verb - Piel - Participle - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_6680.htm">Strong's 6680: </a> </span><span class="str2">To lay charge (upon), give charge (to), command, order</span><br /><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/numbers/32-25.htm">Numbers 32:25 NIV</a><br /><a href="/nlt/numbers/32-25.htm">Numbers 32:25 NLT</a><br /><a href="/esv/numbers/32-25.htm">Numbers 32:25 ESV</a><br /><a href="/nasb/numbers/32-25.htm">Numbers 32:25 NASB</a><br /><a href="/kjv/numbers/32-25.htm">Numbers 32:25 KJV</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="//bibleapps.com/numbers/32-25.htm">Numbers 32:25 BibleApps.com</a><br /><a href="//bibliaparalela.com/numbers/32-25.htm">Numbers 32:25 Biblia Paralela</a><br /><a href="//holybible.com.cn/numbers/32-25.htm">Numbers 32:25 Chinese Bible</a><br /><a href="//saintebible.com/numbers/32-25.htm">Numbers 32:25 French Bible</a><br /><a href="/catholic/numbers/32-25.htm">Numbers 32:25 Catholic Bible</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/numbers/32-25.htm">OT Law: Numbers 32:25 The children of Gad and the children (Nu Num.) </a></div></div></td></tr></table></div><div id="left"><a href="/numbers/32-24.htm" onmouseover='lft.src="/leftgif.png"' onmouseout='lft.src="/left.png"' title="Numbers 32:24"><img src="/left.png" name="lft" border="0" alt="Numbers 32:24" /></a></div><div id="right"><a href="/numbers/32-26.htm" onmouseover='rght.src="/rightgif.png"' onmouseout='rght.src="/right.png"' title="Numbers 32:26"><img src="/right.png" name="rght" border="0" alt="Numbers 32:26" /></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>