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2NUMfrontintrop55k0# Introduction to Numbers<br>## Part 1: General Introduction<br><br>### Outline of Numbers<br><br>1. Preparing to leave Sinai (1:110:10)<br>- Counting and assembling the tribes (1:14:49)<br>- Regulations (5:16:27)<br>- Dedicating the altar (7:1-89)<br>- Setting up the lampstand (8:1-4)<br>- Setting apart the Levites (8:529)<br>- Second Passover; the cloud to lead them; trumpets (9:110:10)<br>1. Sinai to Moab, through the wilderness (10:1117:13)<br>- Complaining and murmuring (10:1111:15)<br>- The quails (11:1635)<br>- Miriams leprosy (12:116)<br>- The spies selected and sent (13:114:45)<br>- Commands (15:1-41)<br>- Korahs rebellion (16:117:13)<br>1. The Priests and purifying (18:1-19:22)<br>- Priests and Levites (18:132)<br>- The law about purifying (19:122)<br>1. Conflicts (20:121:35)<br>- Miriams death (20:113)<br>- Edoms refusal and Aarons death (20:1429)<br>- Journey to Moab (21:135)<br>1. The Plains of Moab (22:136:13)<br>- Balaam (22:124:25)<br>- Baal Peor (25:118)<br>- The second counting (26:1-65)<br>- Inheritance rights for daughters (27:111)<br>- Joshua succeeds Moses (27:1223)<br>- Offerings and womens vows (28:130:16)<br>- Midianite war (31:154)<br>- Across the Jordan (32:142)<br>- The people set up camp (33:156)<br>- Land west of the Jordan; cities for Levites and cities of refuge (34:135:34)<br>- Female heirs marry (36:1-13)<br><br>### What is the Book of Numbers about?<br><br>The Book of Numbers tells about the people of Israel as they traveled from Mount Sinai in the wilderness to the Jordan River. While traveling, the Israelites became discouraged. So they rebelled against the leaders whom God had given them. At the Jordan River, the people of Israel refused to enter the Promised Land. Because the Israelites were afraid and did not trust God, he delayed their entry into the Promised Land for forty years (13:114:45). (See: [[rc://en/tw/dict/bible/kt/promisedland]])<br><br>### How should the title of this book be translated?<br><br>The title of this book, “Numbers,” refers to when the number of the Israelites was counted. The people of the project language may already be familiar with the name “Numbers” from other Bible versions. If not, the translator could consider a clearer name for the book, such as “The Counting of the People of Israel.” (See: [[rc://en/tw/dict/bible/other/census]])<br><br>### Who wrote the Book of Numbers?<br><br>The writers of both the Old and New Testament present Moses as being very involved with writing the Book of Numbers. However, at a later time, scribes and priests probably put the book into its present form. They may have included text from other sources. One such source was “the scroll of the Wars of Yahweh” (21:14).<br><br>## Part 2: Important Religious and Cultural Concepts<br><br>### How does Numbers present the idea of the whole community being responsible when only a few people sinned?<br><br>The people understood and assumed that God would punish the whole community of Israel if some of the people rebelled against him. God did often punish the entire nation when some of them sinned. All of the people in the ancient Near East would have understood and expected this. However, Moses and Aaron prayed for God to punish only those who were guilty.<br><br>## Part 3: Important Translation Issues<br><br>### Why does Moses speak using third person pronouns about himself?<br><br>When an author wrote about something he was involved in, it was common for him to use the pronoun “he” instead of “I,” or “they” instead of “we.” The translator may decide to use the projects normal pronouns instead.
3NUM1introav140# Numbers 01 General Notes<br>## Structure and formatting<br><br>The ULT sets the lines in 1:5-15 farther to the right on the page than the rest of the text because they are long lists.<br><br>### Census<br><br>They counted how many men of military age were in each tribe of Israel. These men would also become the heads of families. It is possible the numbers in this chapter are rounded to the nearest 100.
4NUM11fr2s0YahwehThis is the name of God that he revealed to his people in the Old Testament. See the translationWord page about Yahweh concerning how to translate this.
5NUM11u2p1translate-hebrewmonths0the first day of the second monthThis is the second month of the Hebrew calendar. The first day is near the middle of April on Western calendars. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/translate-hebrewmonths]] and [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/translate-ordinal]])
6NUM11ava2translate-ordinal0the second year“year 2” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/translate-ordinal]])
7NUM12m9tqfigs-explicit0Count them by nameThis means to count the men by recording their names. Alternate translation: “Count them, recording each mans name” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-explicit]])
8NUM13p8dctranslate-numbers0twenty years old“20 years old” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/translate-numbers]])
9NUM13tg9n0record the number of men in their armed groupsThis refers to assigning the men to their military divisions.
10NUM14y2qy0a clan head“a leader of a clan”
11NUM14dd670serve with you“help you”
12NUM15gs4atranslate-names0Elizur…ShedeurThese are names of men. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/translate-names]])
13NUM16m6h9translate-names0Shelumiel…ZurishaddaiThese are names of men. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/translate-names]])
14NUM17v2h6translate-names0General Information:Yahweh continues to list the leaders of the tribes to Moses. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/translate-names]])
15NUM110s2ixtranslate-names0General Information:Yahweh continues to list the leaders of the tribes to Moses. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/translate-names]])
16NUM112qi27translate-names0General Information:Yahweh continues to list the leaders of the tribes to Moses. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/translate-names]])
17NUM116r5lffigs-activepassive0the men appointedThis can be stated in active form. Alternate translation: “the men whom Yahweh appointed” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-activepassive]])
18NUM117g4kg0took these men“gathered these men together”
19NUM117tgy4figs-activepassive0who were recorded by nameThis can be stated in active form. Alternate translation: “whose names they had recorded” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-activepassive]])
20NUM118me3itranslate-hebrewmonths0the first day of the second monthThis is the second month of the Hebrew calendar. The first day is near the middle of April on Western calendars. See how you translated this in [Numbers 1:1](../01/01.md). (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/translate-hebrewmonths]] and [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/translate-ordinal]])
21NUM118nt8vfigs-parallelism0Then each man…identified his ancestry. He had to name the clans and families descended from his ancestorsThe second sentence means basically the same thing as the first and is added for clarification. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-parallelism]])
22NUM118l763figs-idiom0He had to nameHere “name” means to “say.” Alternate translation: “Each man had to say” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-idiom]])
23NUM120n9s3figs-activepassive0were counted all the namesThis can be stated in active form. Alternate translation: “they counted all the names” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-activepassive]])
24NUM120m8sv0able to go to war“who was able to go to war”
25NUM121v8dytranslate-numbers046,500 men“forty-six thousand five hundred men” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/translate-numbers]])
26NUM122yd37figs-activepassive0were counted all the names of each and every man…clans and familiesThe phrase “were counted” can be stated in active form. This long phrase is repeated multiple times in the census. See how you translated it in [Numbers 1:20](../01/20.md). Alternate translation: “they counted all the names of each and every man…clans and families” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-activepassive]])
27NUM123g5ixtranslate-numbers059,300 men“fifty-nine thousand three hundred men” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/translate-numbers]])
28NUM124p8etfigs-activepassive0were counted all the names of each and every man…clans and familiesThe phrase “were counted” can be stated in active form. This long phrase is repeated multiple times in the census. See how you translated it in [Numbers 1:20](../01/20.md). Alternate translation: “they counted all the names of each and every man…clans and families” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-activepassive]])
29NUM125au8rtranslate-numbers045,650 men“forty-five thousand six hundred and fifty men” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/translate-numbers]])
30NUM126dm5nfigs-activepassive0were counted all the names of each and every man…clans and familiesThe phrase “were counted” can be stated in active form. This long phrase is repeated multiple times in the census. See how you translated it in [Numbers 1:20](../01/20.md). Alternate translation: “they counted all the names of each and every man…clans and families” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-activepassive]])
31NUM127wa5gtranslate-numbers074,600 men“seventy-four thousand six hundred men” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/translate-numbers]])
32NUM128mv7ffigs-activepassive0were counted all the names of each and every man…clans and familiesThe phrase “were counted” can be stated in active form. This long phrase is repeated multiple times in the census. See how you translated it in [Numbers 1:20](../01/20.md). Alternate translation: “they counted all the names of each and every man…clans and families” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-activepassive]])
33NUM129nv2ytranslate-numbers054,400 men“fifty-four thousand four hundred men” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/translate-numbers]])
34NUM130d4cefigs-activepassive0were counted all the names of each and every man…clans and familiesThe phrase “were counted” can be stated in active form. This long phrase is repeated multiple times in the census. See how you translated it in [Numbers 1:20](../01/20.md). Alternate translation: “they counted all the names of each and every man…clans and families” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-activepassive]])
35NUM131x4v2translate-numbers057,400 men“fifty-seven thousand four hundred men” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/translate-numbers]])
36NUM132wc6ufigs-activepassive0were counted all the names of each and every man…clans and familiesThe phrase “were counted” can be stated in active form. This long phrase is repeated multiple times in the census. See how you translated it in [Numbers 1:20](../01/20.md). Alternate translation: “they counted all the names of each and every man…clans and families” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-activepassive]])
37NUM133vfi3translate-numbers040,500 men“forty thousand five hundred men” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/translate-numbers]])
38NUM134xem1figs-activepassive0were counted all the names of each and every man…clans and familiesThe phrase “were counted” can be stated in active form. This long phrase is repeated multiple times in the census. See how you translated it in [Numbers 1:20](../01/20.md). Alternate translation: “they counted all the names of each and every man…clans and families” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-activepassive]])
39NUM135p275translate-numbers032,200 men“thirty-two thousand two hundred men” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/translate-numbers]])
40NUM136qk2sfigs-activepassive0were counted all the names of each and every man…clans and familiesThe phrase “were counted” can be stated in active form. This long phrase is repeated multiple times in the census. See how you translated it in [Numbers 1:20](../01/20.md). Alternate translation: “they counted all the names of each and every man…clans and families” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-activepassive]])
41NUM137z1k4translate-numbers035,400 men“thirty-five thousand four hundred men” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/translate-numbers]])
42NUM138gkt3figs-activepassive0were counted all the names of each and every man…clans and familiesThe phrase “were counted” can be stated in active form. This long phrase is repeated multiple times in the census. See how you translated it in [Numbers 1:20](../01/20.md). Alternate translation: “they counted all the names of each and every man…clans and families” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-activepassive]])
43NUM139iuf8translate-numbers0They counted 62,700“They counted sixty-two thousand seven hundred” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/translate-numbers]])
44NUM140ehj1figs-activepassive0were counted all the names of each and every man…clans and familiesThe phrase “were counted” can be stated in active form. This long phrase is repeated multiple times in the census. See how you translated it in [Numbers 1:20](../01/20.md). Alternate translation: “they counted all the names of each and every man…clans and families” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-activepassive]])
45NUM141az93translate-numbers0They counted 41,500“They counted forty-one thousand five hundred” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/translate-numbers]])
46NUM142mlr4figs-activepassive0were counted all the names of each and every man…clans and familiesThe phrase “were counted” can be stated in active form. This long phrase is repeated multiple times in the census. See how you translated it in [Numbers 1:20](../01/20.md). Alternate translation: “they counted all the names of each and every man…clans and families” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-activepassive]])
47NUM143nv44translate-numbers0They counted 53,400“They counted fifty-three thousand four hundred” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/translate-numbers]])
48NUM145zf3efigs-activepassive0So all the men of Israel…were counted in each of their familiesThe phrase “were counted” can be stated in active form. This long phrase is repeated multiple times in the census. See how you translated it in [Numbers 1:20](../01/20.md). Alternate translation: “So they counted all the men of Israel…in each of their families” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-activepassive]])
49NUM146v79vtranslate-numbers0603,550 men“six hundred and three thousand five hundred and fifty men” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/translate-numbers]])
50NUM147rv7afigs-activepassive0the men who were descended from Levi were not countedThis can be stated in active form. Alternate translation: “Moses and Aaron did not count the men who were descended from Levi” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-activepassive]])
51NUM147nym2figs-activepassive0who were descended from LeviIn some languages this is a passive verb. If needed, this can be written differently. Alternate translation: “who were from the tribe of Levi” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-activepassive]])
52NUM149k39sfigs-synecdoche0must not count the tribe of LeviHere the “tribe of Levi” refers to all of the men in the tribe of Levi. Alternate translation: “must not count the men of the tribe of Levi” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-synecdoche]])
53NUM150z56z0the tabernacle of the covenant decreesThe tabernacle was also called by this longer name because the ark with the law of God was placed inside it.
54NUM150r7xf0everything in itHere “it” refers to the tabernacle.
55NUM150z9k7figs-explicit0The Levites must carry the tabernacleIt was their job to carry the tabernacle when they traveled. Alternate translation: “When you travel, the Levites must carry the tabernacle” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-explicit]])
56NUM150dd55figs-idiom0make their camp around itThis means that they were to set up their tents around the tabernacle. Alternate translation: “set up their tents around it” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-idiom]])
57NUM151p4acfigs-activepassive0When the tabernacle is to be set upThis can be stated in active form. Alternate translation: “When it is time to set up the tabernacle” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-activepassive]])
58NUM151cju9figs-activepassive0Any stranger…must be killedThis can be stated in active form. Alternate translation: “Any stranger…must die” or “You must kill any stranger who comes near the tabernacle” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-activepassive]])
59NUM152gre30the bannera large flag
60NUM152qn3w0his armed group“his military division”
61NUM153yl7f0the tabernacle of the covenant decreesThe tabernacle was also called by this longer name because the ark with the law of God was placed inside it. See how you translated this in [Numbers 1:50](../01/50.md).
62NUM153j1izfigs-metaphor0so that my anger does not come upon the people of IsraelHere Yahweh speaks of not punishing the Israelites as his anger not coming upon them. The phrase “come upon” refers to his anger being applied to them. Alternate translation: “so that in my anger I do not punish the people of Israel” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor]])
63NUM154k71afigs-explicit0Yahweh commanded through MosesYahweh had commanded Moses everything that the Israelites were to do, and then Moses had commanded the Israelites. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-explicit]])
64NUM2intrown6c0# Numbers 02 General Notes<br>## Structure and formatting<br><br>### Camping<br><br>Moses told each tribe where to camp. They were each given a specific area in which to stay.
65NUM22q34t0around his standardThe “standards” were four larger groups that the tribes were divided into. Each standard was commanded to camp together. The standards was represented by a banner.
66NUM22mdj90with the banners of their fathers housesEach extended family also had a banner under with the camp, which was within the area designated for their standard.
67NUM22p14g0bannersA banner is a large flag.
68NUM23s1br0under their standardThe “standards” were four larger groups that the tribes were divided into. Each standard was commanded to camp together, and was represented by a banner. See how you translated “standards” in [Numbers 2:2](../02/02.md).
69NUM23d4r50Nahshon son of AmminadabSee how you translated this mans name in [Numbers 1:7](../01/07.md).
70NUM24wg38translate-numbers074600“seventy-four thousand six hundred” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/translate-numbers]])
71NUM25rk8ktranslate-numbers0General Information:Yahweh continues telling Moses where each tribe and its army will camp around the tent of meeting. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/translate-numbers]])
72NUM25su530Nethanel son of ZuarSee how you translated this mans name in [Numbers 1:8](../01/08.md).
73NUM26pvl60divisionThis is a military term for a large group of soldiers. Each tribe was its own “division.”
74NUM26s8hftranslate-numbers054,400 men“fifty-four thousand four hundred men” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/translate-numbers]])
75NUM27zmt1translate-numbers0General Information:Yahweh continues telling Moses where each tribe and its army will camp around the tent of meeting. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/translate-numbers]])
76NUM27a4570Eliab son of HelonSee how you translated this mans name in [Numbers 1:9](../01/09.md).
77NUM28fgs1translate-numbers057400“fifty-seven thousand four hundred.” This refers to the number of men. Alternate translation: “57,400 men” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/translate-numbers]] and [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-ellipsis]])
78NUM29p866translate-numbers0All the number…is 186,400“All the number…is one hundred and eighty-six thousand four hundred.” This number includes all of the men in the tribes that camped under the standard of Judah. Alternate translation: “The number of the men camped under the standard of Judah is 186,400” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/translate-numbers]] and [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-explicit]])
79NUM29e32j0the camp of JudahThis refers to the three tribes that camp east of the tent of meeting: the tribes of Judah, Issachar, and Zebulun.
80NUM29za2ytranslate-ordinal0They will set out firstThis means that when the Israelite camp moves, the camp of Judah will start walking out before the other tribes do. Alternate translation: “When travelling, the camp of Judah will start walking first” or “When the Israelites leave, those tribes will leave first” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/translate-ordinal]] and [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-explicit]])
81NUM210c4futranslate-numbers0General Information:Yahweh continues telling Moses where each tribe and its army will camp around the tent of meeting. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/translate-numbers]])
82NUM210c8p10under their standardThe “standards” were four larger groups that the tribes were divided into. Each standard was commanded to camp together. The standards were represented by a banner. See how you translated “standards” in [Numbers 2:2](../02/02.md).
83NUM210pe8q0Elizur son of ShedeurSee how you translated this mans name in [Numbers 1:5](../01/05.md).
84NUM211nq5xtranslate-numbers046500“forty-six thousand five hundred.” This refers to the number of men. Alternate translation: “46,500 men” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/translate-numbers]] and [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-ellipsis]])
85NUM212vte5translate-numbers0General Information:Yahweh continues telling Moses where each tribe and its army will camp around the tent of meeting. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/translate-numbers]])
86NUM212xc170Shelumiel son of ZurishaddaiSee how you translated this mans name in [Numbers 1:6](../01/06.md).
87NUM213qb5qtranslate-numbers059300“Fifty-nine thousand three hundred.” This refers to the number of men. Alternate translation: “59,300 men” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/translate-numbers]] and [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-ellipsis]])
88NUM214udg7translate-numbers0General Information:Yahweh continues telling Moses where each tribe and its army will camp around the tent of meeting. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/translate-numbers]])
89NUM214uxf80Eliasaph son of DeuelSee how you translated this mans name in [Numbers 1:14](../01/14.md).
90NUM215cd9vtranslate-numbers045650“forty-five thousand six hundred and fifty.” This refers to the number of men. Alternate translation: “45,650 men” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/translate-numbers]] and [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-ellipsis]])
91NUM216sz9mtranslate-numbers0The number of all the men…is 151,450“The number of all the men…is one hundred and fifty-one thousand four hundred and fifty.” This number includes all of the men in the tribes that camped under the standard of Reuben. Alternate translation: “The number of all the men camped under the standard of Reuben, according to their divisions, is 151,450” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/translate-numbers]] and [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-explicit]])
92NUM216ti9ztranslate-ordinal0They will set out secondThis means that when the Israelite camp moves, the camp of Reuben will start walking out after the camp of Judah goes out. Alternate translation: “When travelling, the camp of Reuben will start walking second” or “When the Israelites leave, those tribes will leave next” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/translate-ordinal]] and [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-explicit]])
93NUM217a2em0the tent of meeting must go out…in the middle of all the campsThis means that the tent of meeting must be carried by the Levites in the middle of the tribes as they travel.
94NUM217b2zi0They must go out“They” refers to the twelve tribes.
95NUM217hja8figs-synecdoche0by his bannerEach man does not have his own personal banner; rather, this refers to the banner belonging to his tribe. Alternate translation: “by his tribes banner” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-synecdoche]])
96NUM218kr3ctranslate-names0General Information:Yahweh continues telling Moses where each tribe and its army will camp around the tent of meeting. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/translate-names]] and [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/translate-numbers]])
97NUM218y3jf0under their standardThe “standards” were four larger groups that the tribes were divided into. Each standard was commanded to camp together. The standards were represented by a banner. See how you translated “standards” in [Numbers 2:2](../02/02.md).
98NUM219ai8dtranslate-numbers040500“Forty thousand five hundred.” This refers to the number of men. Alternate translation: “40,500 men” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/translate-numbers]] and [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-ellipsis]])
99NUM220g8a1translate-names0General Information:Yahweh continues telling Moses where each tribe and its army will camp around the tent of meeting. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/translate-names]] and [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/translate-numbers]])
100NUM220yw3b0Next to themThis means that the tribe of Manasseh will set out next, after the tribe of Ephraim.
101NUM221jw5gtranslate-numbers032200“Thirty-two thousand two hundred.” This refers to the number of men. Alternate translation: “32,200 men” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/translate-numbers]] and [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-ellipsis]])
102NUM222px3htranslate-numbers0General Information:Yahweh continues telling Moses where each tribe and its army will camp around the tent of meeting. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/translate-numbers]])
103NUM222v4w10Abidan son of GideoniSee how you translated this mans name in [Numbers 1:11](../01/11.md).
104NUM223w7sutranslate-numbers035400“Thirty-five thousand four hundred.” This refers to the number of men. Alternate translation: “35,400 men” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/translate-numbers]] and [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-ellipsis]])
105NUM224b3xstranslate-names0General Information:Yahweh continues telling Moses where each tribe and its army will camp around the tent of meeting. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/translate-names]] and [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/translate-numbers]])
106NUM224ft3htranslate-numbers0All those numbered…108,100“All those numbered…one hundred and eight thousand one hundred.” This number includes all of the men in the tribes that camped under the standard of Ephraim. Alternate translation: “The number of the men camped under the standard of Ephraim is 108,100” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/translate-numbers]] and [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-explicit]])
107NUM224jd35translate-ordinal0They will set out thirdThis means that when the Israelite camp moves, the camp of Ephraim will start walking out after the camp of Judah and the camp of Reuben go out. Alternate translation: “When travelling, the camp of Ephraim will start walking third” or “When the Israelites leave, those tribes will leave next” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/translate-ordinal]] and [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-explicit]])
108NUM225rxq5translate-names0General Information:Yahweh continues telling Moses where each tribe and its army will camp around the tent of meeting. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/translate-names]] and [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/translate-numbers]])
109NUM225c897figs-explicit0the divisions of the camp of DanThe this refers to the divisions of Dan, Asher, and Naphthali that are under the standard of Dan. Alternate translation: “the divisions that camp under the standard of Dan” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-explicit]])
110NUM225x5gy0Ahiezer son of AmmishaddaiSee how you translated this mans name in [Numbers 1:12](../01/12.md).
111NUM226bk5etranslate-numbers062700“Sixty-two thousand seven hundred.” This refers to the number of men. Alternate translation: “62,700 men” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/translate-numbers]] and [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-ellipsis]])
112NUM227ku8jtranslate-numbers0General Information:Yahweh continues telling Moses where each tribe and its army will camp around the tent of meeting. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/translate-numbers]])
113NUM227f8520Pagiel son of OkranSee how you translated this mans name in [Numbers 1:13](../01/13.md).
114NUM228ye8htranslate-numbers041500“forty-one thousand five hundred.” This refers to the number of men. Alternate translation: “41,500 men” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/translate-numbers]] and [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-ellipsis]])
115NUM229ij6htranslate-names0General Information:Yahweh continues telling Moses where each tribe and its army will camp around the tent of meeting. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/translate-names]] and [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/translate-numbers]])
116NUM229g9h90Ahira son of EnanSee how you translated this mans name in [Numbers 1:15](../01/15.md).
117NUM230n9nstranslate-numbers053400“fifty-three thousand four hundred.” This refers to the number of men. Alternate translation: “53,400 men” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/translate-numbers]] and [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-ellipsis]])
118NUM231wj9ytranslate-names0General Information:Yahweh continues telling Moses where each tribe and its army will camp around the tent of meeting. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/translate-names]] and [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/translate-numbers]])
119NUM231m5mktranslate-numbers0All those numbered…157,600“All those numbered…one hundred and fifty-seven thousand six hundred.” This number includes all of the men in the tribes that camped under the standard of Dan. Alternate translation: “The number of the men camped under the standard of Dan is 157,600” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/translate-numbers]] and [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-explicit]])
120NUM232ifg9figs-activepassive0All those countedThis can be stated in active form. Alternate translation: “Moses and Aaron counted them all” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-activepassive]])
121NUM232zjs10by their divisionsHere “their” refers to the people of Israel.
122NUM232a1g3translate-numbers0are 603,550“are six hundred and three thousand five hundred and fifty” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/translate-numbers]])
123NUM234rc4wfigs-explicit0They went out from the campThis refers to when they would travel to another place. Alternate translation: “When they traveled, they went out from the camp” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-explicit]])
124NUM3introd7r10# Numbers 03 General Notes<br>## Structure and formatting<br><br>### The tribe of Levi<br><br>The Levites were given a special function in Israel. They belonged to or were specially dedicated to serve Yahweh. They were to be priests and because of this were held to a higher standard than the rest of Israel. Only one of Aarons sons survived because the others offered improper sacrifices. This tribe had a lot of responsibility during this time. (See: [[rc://en/tw/dict/bible/kt/priest]])
125NUM31h3ge0NowHere the author uses the word “now” to shift to telling a new historical account.
126NUM32r7t60Nadab the firstborn“Nadab, who was the firstborn”
127NUM32tl67translate-names0Nadab…Abihu…IthamarThese are names of men. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/translate-names]])
128NUM33n7wwfigs-activepassive0the priests who were anointed and who were ordainedThis can be stated in active form Alternate translation: “the priests whom Moses anointed and ordained” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-activepassive]])
129NUM34xts30Nadab…Abihu…IthamarSee how you translated these mens names in [Numbers 3:2](../03/02.md).
130NUM34y1lmfigs-idiom0fell dead before YahwehThe phrase “fell dead” means to suddenly die. Alternate translation: “suddenly died before Yahweh” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-idiom]])
131NUM34a4v4figs-metonymy0before YahwehThis refers to Yahwehs presence, meaning that Yahweh saw everything that happened. Alternate translation: “in Yahwehs presence” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy]])
132NUM34w613figs-metonymy0they offered to him unacceptable fireHere the word “fire” is used to refer to “burning incense.” Alternate translation: “they burned an incense offering in a way that Yahweh did not approve of” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy]])
133NUM36e8enfigs-metonymy0Bring the tribe of LeviHere the word “tribe” refers to the men in the tribe. Alternate translation: “Bring the men of the tribe of Levi” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy]])
134NUM37t5uv0on behalf of“for.” This means to do something for someone else, as a representative for them.
135NUM38zdb4figs-metonymy0help the tribes of IsraelHere the “tribes of Israel” refer to the people of Israel. Alternate translation: “help the people of Israel” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy]])
136NUM38cj2zfigs-idiom0they must help the tribes of Israel to carry out the tabernacle serviceThe phrase “carry out” means to “serve.” Alternate translation: “they must help the tribes of Israel by serving in the tabernacle” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-idiom]])
137NUM38pkf30tabernacle service“work of the tabernacle”
138NUM39j7390You must give“You” refers to Moses.
139NUM39p7wdfigs-activepassive0They are wholly givenThis can be stated in active form. Alternate translation: “I have given them entirely” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-activepassive]])
140NUM310lef3figs-activepassive0any foreigner who comes near must be put to deathThis can be stated in active form. Alternate translation: “you must kill any foreigner who comes near” or “any foreigner who comes near must die” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-activepassive]])
141NUM310ftw6figs-explicit0but any foreigner who comes nearThe full meaning of this statement can be made explicit. Alternate translation: “but any foreigner who comes near the tabernacle” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-explicit]])
142NUM312ns850Look“Listen” or “Pay attention to what I am about to tell you”
143NUM312pcu80I have taken the Levites“I have chosen the Levites”
144NUM315e8fffigs-explicit0Count the descendantsYahweh was commanding Moses to only count the male descendants. Alternate translation: “Count the male descendants” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-explicit]])
145NUM316mn2afigs-parallelism0following the word of Yahweh, just as he was commanded to doThese two phrases mean basically the same thing and are used together to emphasize that he obeyed Yahweh. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-parallelism]])
146NUM317ug6dtranslate-names0General Information:This is a list of the descendants of Levi. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/translate-names]])
147NUM318kcf7figs-metaphor0The clans coming fromHere the author speaks of “descending” as if it were “coming.” Alternate translation: “The clans descending from” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor]])
148NUM321cv91figs-metaphor0come from GershonHere the author speaks of “descending” as if it were “coming.” Alternate translation: “descend from Gershon” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor]])
149NUM321hr6stranslate-names0Libnites…Shimeites…Gershonites“Libnites” and “Shimeites” are the name of clans, named after the head of their family. The “Gershonites” is the name of people who descended from Gershon. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/translate-names]])
150NUM322a8rlfigs-activepassive0All the males from a month old and older were countedThis can be stated in active form. Alternate translation: “Moses counted all the males from a month old and older” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-activepassive]])
151NUM322rd1etranslate-numbers07500“seventy-five hundred” or “seven thousand five hundred” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/translate-numbers]])
152NUM324z5w4translate-names0Eliasaph…LaelThese are the names of men. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/translate-names]])
153NUM326una50the courtyard hangings“the curtains in the courtyard”
154NUM326xx8u0the courtyard that surrounds the sanctuary and the altar“that is, the courtyard that surrounds the sanctuary and the altar”
155NUM327v53atranslate-names0General Information:This is a list of clans that descended from Kohath. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/translate-names]])
156NUM327h7g70KohathSee how you translated this mans name in [Numbers 3:17](../03/17.md).
157NUM328t7j7figs-activepassive08,600 males have been countedThis can be stated in active form. Alternate translation: “Moses counted 8,600 males” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-activepassive]])
158NUM328isl5translate-numbers08,600 males“eight thousand six hundred males” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/translate-numbers]])
159NUM328b3cg0aged one month old and older“from a month old and older”
160NUM330h6pttranslate-names0General Information:These verses give us information about the clans that descended from Kohath. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/translate-names]])
161NUM331i5y8figs-activepassive0the holy things that are used in their serviceThis can be stated in active form. Alternate translation: “the holy things which the priests use for service” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-activepassive]])
162NUM333gw6etranslate-names0General Information:This is a list of clans that descended from Merari. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/translate-names]])
163NUM334sjg6figs-activepassive06,200 males have been countedThis can be stated in active form. Alternate translation: “Moses counted 6,200 males” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-activepassive]])
164NUM334ac3xtranslate-numbers06,200 males“six thousand two hundred males” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/translate-numbers]])
165NUM336v1sn0the framingThis to the panels that they made by joining together smaller pieces of wood.
166NUM336d5110crossbarsThese are support beams that give stability to the structure.
167NUM336p13p0postsA post is a strong piece of wood set upright and used as a support.
168NUM336d6mz0basesThe bases held the posts in place.
169NUM336m5e90hardwareThis means everything used to join the crossbars, posts, and bases together.
170NUM337rg940with their socketsHere “their” refers to the “pillars and posts.”
171NUM337x3i80sockets, pegs, and ropesThese are all items used secure the pillars and posts into place.
172NUM338hj8g0his sonsHere “his” refers to Aaron
173NUM338i8cnfigs-explicit0toward the sunriseThis is the east side of the tabernacle. Alternate translation: “on the east side, where the sun rises” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-explicit]])
174NUM338e1frfigs-abstractnouns0for the fulfillment of the dutiesThe word “fulfilment” is an abstract noun that can be expressed as a verb. Alternate translation: “to perform the duties” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-abstractnouns]])
175NUM338bd3sfigs-activepassive0Any foreigner who approaches the sanctuary must be put to deathThis can be stated in active form. Alternate translation: “You must kill any foreigner who approaches the sanctuary” or “Any foreigner who approaches the sanctuary must die” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-activepassive]])
176NUM339f54ytranslate-numbers0twenty-two thousand men“22,000 men” or “22,000 males” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/translate-numbers]])
177NUM341cum8figs-explicit0the livestock of the LevitesThis refers to all the Levites livestock. Alternate translation: “you must take all the Levites livestock” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-explicit]])
178NUM342z72r0all the firstborn people“all the firstborn sons”
179NUM343rk27translate-numbers022,273 men“twenty-two thousand two hundred and seventy-three men” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/translate-numbers]])
180NUM346k7c3figs-abstractnouns0for the redemption ofThe noun “redemption” can be translated with the verb “redeem.” Alternate translation: “to redeem” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-abstractnouns]])
181NUM346asd9translate-numbers0273 firstborn“two hundred and seventy-three firstborn” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/translate-numbers]])
182NUM346g2tq0firstborn people of Israel“firstborn sons of Israel”
183NUM346vgw3translate-bweight0five shekelsA shekel is a unit of weight equal to about 11 grams. Alternate translation: “about 55 grams of silver” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/translate-bweight]] and [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/translate-bmoney]])
184NUM346cyy40who exceed the number of the LevitesThis means that there are 273 more firstborn males among the other tribes of the Israelites than there are total number of Levite males.
185NUM347ijv4figs-explicit0You must use the shekel of the sanctuary as your standard weightThis means that the shekel must weight the same as those in the sanctuary. Alternate translation: “You must use the weight of the shekels in the sanctuary as your stand weight” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-explicit]])
186NUM347djw5translate-numbers0twenty gerahs“20 gerahs.” A gerah is a unit of weight equal to about .57 kilograms. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/translate-numbers]] and [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/translate-bweight]])
187NUM348yj2lfigs-metonymy0the price of redemption that you paidHere the word “price” refers to the shekels that Moses collected. Alternate translation: “the money that you collected for their redemption” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy]])
188NUM349qw8tfigs-abstractnouns0of redemption fromThe noun “redemption” can be translated with the verb “redeem.” Alternate translation: “to redeem” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-abstractnouns]])
189NUM350h971translate-numbers01,365 shekels“one thousand three hundred and sixty-five shekels.” A shekel is 11 grams. Alternate translation: “about 15 kilograms of silver” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/translate-numbers]] and [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/translate-bmoney]])
190NUM351u72d0the redemption moneyThis refers to the money that Moses collected.
191NUM351pt1a0to his sonsHere “his” refers to Aaron
192NUM351gh9tfigs-parallelism0he was told to do by Yahwehs word, as Yahweh had commanded himThese two phrases mean basically the same thing and are combined for emphasis. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-parallelism]])
193NUM351bj75figs-activepassive0he was told to do by Yahwehs wordHere “Yahwehs word” refers to Yahweh who spoke to Moses. This can be stated in active form. Alternate translation: “that Yahweh had told him to do” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-activepassive]] and [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy]])
194NUM4introc4x50# Numbers 04 General Notes<br>## Special concepts in this chapter<br><br>### Counting the Levites by clans<br><br>Moses gave special instructions for each of the families of the tribes of Levi. Each family was given a special role in the ministry of the tabernacle. (See: [[rc://en/tw/dict/bible/kt/tabernacle]])
195NUM42png10KohathSee how you translated this mans name in [Numbers 3:17](../03/17.md).
196NUM43j52ntranslate-numbers0thirty to fifty years old“30 to 50 years old” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/translate-numbers]])
197NUM43xcf40join the companyThe word “company” refers to the rest of the people working in the tent of meeting.
198NUM44y6jyfigs-activepassive0reserved for meThis can be stated in active form. Alternate translation: “that I have specially selected for myself” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-activepassive]])
199NUM45vu3sfigs-metonymy0When the camp preparesHere “camp” refers to all of the people in the camp. Alternate translation: “When the people prepare” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy]])
200NUM45y9b2figs-idiom0to move forwardThis refers to the people moving to another location. Alternate translation: “to move to another location” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-idiom]])
201NUM45r6u10cover the ark of the testimony with itThe word “it” refers to the curtain that separated the most holy place from the holy place.
202NUM46ebg6figs-explicit0insert the polesThe poles were inserted into rings on the sides of the ark so that the poles could be used to carry the ark. This can be stated clearly. Alternate translation: “insert the poles into the rings on the arks sides” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-explicit]])
203NUM47wj7ffigs-explicit0the bread of the presenceThis bread represents the presence of Yahweh. Alternate translation: “the bread of Yahwehs presence” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-explicit]])
204NUM47zvi80On it they must putHere “it” refers to the blue cloth.
205NUM47lbp4figs-explicit0bowls, and jars for pouringThe full meaning of this statement can be made explicit. Alternate translation: “bowls and jars used to pour out drink offerings” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-explicit]])
206NUM47ve2z0Bread must always continue to beThere must always be bread”
207NUM48dai40They are to spread over themHere the word “them” refers to “the dishes, spoons, bowls, and jars” (verse 7).
208NUM48yzq60scarlet cloth“red cloth”
209NUM48y76rfigs-explicit0insert polesThe poles were inserted into rings on the corners of the table so that the poles could be used to carry the table. This can be stated clearly. Alternate translation: “insert poles into the rings at the corners of the table” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-explicit]])
210NUM410h8fk0They must put…into a covering of fine leather“They must cover…with fine leather”
211NUM410uv7g0they must put it on a carrying frame“they must place all of these things on a frame for carrying them”
212NUM411tyb6figs-explicit0insert the carrying polesThe poles were inserted into rings on the sides of the altar so theys could be used to carry it. This can be stated clearly. Alternate translation: “insert the carrying poles into the rings one the sides of the altar” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-explicit]])
213NUM412ek740the carrying framea wooden rectangle made with poles used to carry things
214NUM412lk6lfigs-abstractnouns0for the work in the holy placeThe word “work” is an abstract noun that can be expressed with the verb “serving.” Alternate translation: “used when serving Yahweh in the holy place” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-abstractnouns]])
215NUM414i795figs-abstractnouns0in the work of the altarThe word “work” is an abstract noun that can be expressed with the verb “serving.” Alternate translation: “when serving at the altar” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-abstractnouns]])
216NUM414e3cffigs-explicit0insert the carrying polesThe poles were inserted into rings on the sides of the altar so they could be used to carry it. This can be stated clearly. Alternate translation: “insert the carrying poles into the rings on the sides of the altar” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-explicit]])
217NUM415lah8figs-synecdoche0to carry the holy placeHere the holy place refers to all the items that make up the holy place that Aaron and his sons covered in cloth and skins. Alternate translation: “to carry all of the items of the holy place” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-synecdoche]])
218NUM415g62yfigs-metonymy0when the camp moves forwardHere the word “camp” refers to all of the people in the camp. Alternate translation: “when the people move forward” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy]])
219NUM415v6kc0KohathSee how you translated this mans name in [Numbers 3:17](../03/17.md).
220NUM415qmf70the holy instruments“the holy equipment”
221NUM416u5dzfigs-metonymy0the oil for the lightHere the word “light” is used to refer to the “lamps.” Alternate translation: “the oil for the lamps” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy]])
222NUM416f9nufigs-abstractnouns0the care ofHere the abstract noun “care” can be expressed as a verb. Alternate translation: “those who care for” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-abstractnouns]])
223NUM418aq3kfigs-activepassive0to be removed from among the LevitesThis phrase refers to the death of the Kohathites. This can be stated in active form. Alternate translation: “to do anything that will cause me to completely remove them from among the Levites” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-activepassive]] and [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-explicit]])
224NUM419tb7z0by doing thisThis phrase refers to what Yahweh says next. Moses will protect the Kohathites by not allowing them to go in and see the holy place.
225NUM420lz4b0KohathitesThis refers to the descendants of Kohath. See how you translated this in [Numbers 3:27](../03/27.md).
226NUM420mv2tfigs-parallelism0to his work, to his special tasksThese two phrases mean basically the same thing and are combined for emphasis. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-parallelism]])
227NUM422q6xvfigs-explicit0of the descendants of GershonThis refers only to men. Alternate translation: “of the male descendants of Gershon” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-explicit]])
228NUM422wcx90GershonSee how you translated this mans name in [Numbers 3:17](../03/17.md).
229NUM423cyt1translate-numbers0thirty years old to fifty years old“30 years old to 50 years old” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/translate-numbers]])
230NUM423scm30join the company to serve in the tent of meetingThe word “company” refers to the rest of the people working in the tent of meeting. See how you translated this phrase in [Numbers 4:3](../04/03.md).
231NUM424qxm20This is the work of the clans…when they serve and what they carryThis sentence is a description that tells us what the following verses are about.
232NUM424ra330GershonitesThis refers to the descendants of Gershon. See how you translated this in [Numbers 3:21](../03/21.md).
233NUM425y3p1figs-explicit0the covering of fine leather hides that is on itThis is an outer covering that is placed on top of the tent of meetings covering. Alternate translation: “the covering of fine leather hides that is placed on top of that” or “the outer covering made of fine leather hides” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-explicit]])
234NUM426f7kkfigs-activepassive0Whatever should be done with these thingsThis can be stated in active form. Alternate translation: “Whatever work that these things require” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-activepassive]])
235NUM427n1yt0must direct all the service of the descendants of the Gershonites“must tell the descendants of the Gershonites how they are to serve Yahweh in the tent of meeting”
236NUM428jx5afigs-abstractnouns0This is the service of the clans of the descendants of the Gershonites for the tent of meetingHere the word “service” is an abstract noun that can be expressed by a verb. Here the word “This” refers to what Yahweh just said. Alternate translation: “This is how the clans of the descendants of the Gershonites will serve in the tent of meeting” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-abstractnouns]])
237NUM428s4zh0IthamarSee how you translated this mans name in [Numbers 1:2](../01/02.md).
238NUM429zg2efigs-explicit0the descendants of MerariThis refers only to men. Alternate translation: “the male descendants of Merari” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-explicit]])
239NUM429f12h0MerariSee how you translated this mans name in [Numbers 3:17](../03/17.md).
240NUM429kma10order them“list them”
241NUM430pv9dtranslate-numbers0thirty years old…fifty years old“30 years old…50 years old” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/translate-numbers]])
242NUM430kr6z0join the company and serve in the tent of meetingThe word “company” refers to the rest of the people working in the tent of meeting. See how you translated this phrase in [Numbers 4:3](../04/03.md).
243NUM431xm2u0This is their responsibility“This” refers to what Yahweh says next.
244NUM431zb830crossbars, posts, and socketsThese are all parts of the framing of the tabernacle. See how you translated all of these parts in [Numbers 3:36-37](../03/36.md).
245NUM432zbw90their sockets, pegs, and their ropes, with all their hardwareHere “their” refers to the posts of the court.
246NUM432ipn40sockets, pegs, and their ropesThese are all parts of the framing of the tabernacle. See how you translated all of these parts in [Numbers 3:36-37](../03/36.md).
247NUM432gpe10List by name the articles they must carry“List by each mans name the articles he must carry”
248NUM433mq8efigs-abstractnouns0under the direction of Ithamar son of Aaron the priestThe word “direction” is an abstract noun that is expressed by a verb. Alternate translation: “as Ithamar son of Aaron the priest directs them” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-abstractnouns]])
249NUM433a9550IthamarSee how you translated this mans name in [Numbers 1:2](../01/02.md).
250NUM434yf2ufigs-explicit0the descendants of the KohathitesThe refers to men. Alternate translation: “the male descendants of the Kohathites” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-explicit]])
251NUM434jm3i0KohathitesThis refers to the descendants of Kohath. See how you translated this in [Numbers 3:27](../03/27.md).
252NUM435s6xktranslate-numbers0thirty years old…fifty years old“30 years old…50 years old” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/translate-numbers]])
253NUM435pv9cfigs-explicit0everyone who would join the companyHere the word “would” does not mean that the men “chose” to join the company but rather that they were “assigned” to the company. Alternate translation: “everyone who was assigned to join the company” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-explicit]])
254NUM435kav40join the company to serve in the tent of meetingThe word “company” refers to the rest of the people working in the tent of meeting. See how you translated this phrase in [Numbers 4:3](../04/03.md).
255NUM436w7pxtranslate-numbers02,750 men“two thousand seven hundred and fifty men” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/translate-numbers]])
256NUM438ig1efigs-explicit0The descendants of GershonThis refers to the men. Alternate translation: “The male descendants of Gershon” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-explicit]])
257NUM438ipy6figs-activepassive0The descendants of Gershon were countedThis can be stated in active form. Alternate translation: “Moses and Aaron counted the descendants of Gershon” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-activepassive]])
258NUM439vg68translate-numbers0from thirty to fifty years old“from 30 to 50 years old” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/translate-numbers]])
259NUM439zr98figs-explicit0everyone who would join the companyHere the word “would” does not mean that the men “chose” to join the company but rather that they were “assigned” to the company. Alternate translation: “everyone who was assigned to join the company” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-explicit]])
260NUM439tm830join the company to serve in the tent of meetingThe word “company” refers to the rest of the people working in the tent of meeting. See how you translated this phrase in [Numbers 4:3](../04/03.md).
261NUM440hqz7figs-activepassive0counted by their clansThis can be stated in active form. Alternate translation: “whom Moses and Aaron counted by their clans” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-activepassive]])
262NUM440sjj3translate-numbers02630“two thousand six hundred and thirty.” This refers to 2,630 men. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/translate-numbers]] and [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-ellipsis]])
263NUM441h4xt0they obeyedThe word “they” refers to Moses and Aaron.
264NUM442pq72figs-activepassive0The descendants of Merari were countedThis can be stated in active form. Alternate translation: “Moses and Aaron counted the descendants of Merari” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-activepassive]])
265NUM443s8f4translate-numbers0from thirty to fifty years old“from 30 to 50 years old” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/translate-numbers]])
266NUM443y483figs-explicit0everyone who would join the companyHere the word “would” does not mean that the men “chose” to join the company but rather that they were “assigned” to the company. Alternate translation: “everyone who was assigned to join the company” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-explicit]])
267NUM443u1lq0join the company to serve in the tent of meetingThe word “company” refers to the rest of the people working in the tent of meeting. See how you translated this phrase in [Numbers 4:3](../04/03.md).
268NUM444x7fdfigs-activepassive0counted by their clansThis can be stated in active form. Alternate translation: “whom Moses and Aaron counted by their clans” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-activepassive]])
269NUM444a51wtranslate-numbers0numbered 3,200“numbered three thousand two hundred” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/translate-numbers]])
270NUM445bi4d0they obeyedThe word “they” refers to Moses and Aaron.
271NUM447vb65figs-explicit0from thirty to fiftyThis refers to men. Alternate translation: “men from thirty to fifty” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-explicit]])
272NUM447b9ngtranslate-numbers0from thirty to fifty“from 30 to 50” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/translate-numbers]])
273NUM448gmh3translate-numbers08,580 men“eight thousand five hundred and eighty men” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/translate-numbers]])
274NUM449l3zk0At Yahwehs command“As Yahweh commanded”
275NUM449v91x0keeping count of each by the type…He counted each man by the kind of responsibility he would bearThese two phrase have similar meaning and are used together to emphasize how Moses counted all the men.
276NUM449hpb1figs-activepassive0by the type of work he was assigned to doThis can be stated in active form. Alternate translation: “by his type of work assignment” or “by the type of work he had assigned each man to do” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-activepassive]])
277NUM449kdw60he would bear“he would have”
278NUM449q8p80they obeyed what Yahweh had commanded themHere “they” and “them” refer to Moses and Aaron.
279NUM5introq2wy0# Numbers 05 General Notes<br>## Special concepts in this chapter<br><br>### Israels camp<br><br>Israels entire camp was to be a “clean” place. This meant that people who could not be made acceptable to God were not allowed inside the camp. (See: [[rc://en/tw/dict/bible/kt/clean]])<br><br>### Vengeance<br>There are several laws in this chapter regarding restitution. These laws were meant to limit the ways in which people who had been wronged could seek to be compensated. These laws were intended to make it difficult for such people to avenge a wrong when they were angry. (See: [[rc://en/tw/dict/bible/other/avenge]] and [[rc://en/tw/dict/bible/kt/jealous]])
280NUM52w9tt0infectious skin diseaseThis refers to leprosy, which is a sickness that affects the skin and easily spreads to other people.
281NUM52zu9x0oozing soreThis refers to an open cut that is leaking fluids.
282NUM52mu8xfigs-metaphor0whoever is unclean through touching a dead bodyIf a person touched a dead body they were considered unclean. A person who is not acceptable for Gods purposes is spoken of as if the person were physically unclean. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor]])
283NUM53zk2yfigs-you0you must sendHere “you” is plural and refers to the people of Israel. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-you]])
284NUM54p3ptfigs-explicit0The people of Israel did soThis means that they sent the unclean people away. The full meaning of this statement can be made explicit. Alternate translation: “The people of Israel sent those who were unclean out of the camp” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-explicit]])
285NUM56qj290any sin such as people do to one another“any sin that people usually commit against one another”
286NUM56xq1wfigs-explicit0is unfaithful to meIf someone sins against another person, it means that they have also sinned against Yahweh and Yahweh considers that person as unfaithful to him. Alternate translation: “they have also wronged me” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-explicit]])
287NUM57fdj5figs-metonymy0the price of his guiltHere the persons “sin” is referred to as his “guilt.” Alternate translation: “what is considered a suitable amount of money for the wrong that he has done” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy]])
288NUM57g9vq0add to the price one-fifth moreThis means the person must pay an extra one-fifth of the price that he owes.
289NUM57uea6translate-fraction0one-fifthThis is one part out of five equal parts. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/translate-fraction]])
290NUM58t3ewfigs-explicit0But if the wronged person has no close relative to receive the paymentUsually the wronged person would receive the payment but if that person has died the payment goes to the closest relative. The full meaning of this statement can be made explicit. Alternate translation: “But if the wronged person has died and has no close relative to receive the payment” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-explicit]])
291NUM58v9pcfigs-activepassive0if the wronged personThis can be stated in active form. Alternate translation: “if the person whom the guilty person has wronged” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-activepassive]])
292NUM58g97k0he must pay the price for his guilt to me through a priestIf a person made a payment to a priest to pay for his guilt it was the same as if the person had made the payment to Yahweh.
293NUM58wai4figs-metonymy0to atone for himselfThe atonement is made for the mans sin. Here Yahweh refers to the mans sin as the man who committed it. Alternate translation: “to atone for his sin” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy]])
294NUM59e191figs-activepassive0the things that are set aside and brought to the priest by the people of IsraelThis can be stated in active form. Alternate translation: “the things that the people of Israel set aside and bring to the priest” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-activepassive]])
295NUM510lhj2figs-parallelism0The offerings of every person will be for the priest; if anyone gives anything to the priest, it will belong to himThese two phrases mean basically the same thing and may be combined to state that the offerings that someone gives belong to the priest to whom they have been given. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-parallelism]])
296NUM511abw4figs-hypo0The words “Suppose that a mans wife turns away” begin a long description of a hypothetical situation, something that has not happened but might happen. Yahweh tells Moses what to do if it does happen. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-hypo]])
297NUM512k4g2figs-idiom0a mans wife turns awayThis means that she goes away from him and is unfaithful to him. Alternate translation: “a mans wife is unfaithful” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-idiom]])
298NUM512q94cfigs-explicit0sins against her husbandThis means that she is unfaithful to her husband and sins against him by sleeping with another man. The full meaning of this statement can be made explicit. Alternate translation: “sins against her husband by sleeping with another man” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-explicit]])
299NUM513m1gc0Connecting Statement:Moses continues to describe the hypothetical situation he began describing in [Numbers 5:12](../05/12.md).
300NUM513g1e7figs-euphemism0If a man lies with herThis is a euphemism. Alternate translation: “If a man has sexual relations with her” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-euphemism]])
301NUM513zj570herthe woman who turns away and sins against her husband ([Numbers 5:12](../05/12.md))
302NUM513wj6dfigs-explicit0in the actThis refers to the act of adultery. The full meaning of this statement can be made explicit. Alternate translation: “in the act of adultery” or “sleeping with him” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-explicit]])
303NUM514w516figs-activepassive0his wife is defiled…his wife is not defiledThese phrases can be stated in active form. Alternate translation: “his wife has defiled herself…his wife has not defiled herself” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-activepassive]])
304NUM514tk8efigs-metonymy0a spirit of jealousy might still inform the husbandHere the word “spirit” refers to a persons attitude and emotions. His “jealously” is spoken of as if it were a person who spoke to him. Alternate translation: “the husband might feel jealous and become suspicious” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy]] and [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-personification]])
305NUM514b5q4figs-metonymy0a spirit of jealousy might falsely come on a manHere the word “spirit” refers to a persons attitude and emotions. The idea of the spirit “coming on him” means that he began to have these jealous feelings. Alternate translation: “a man might feel jealous for no reason” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy]] and [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-idiom]])
306NUM515n2k70Connecting Statement:Moses begins to describe what the people are to do if the hypothetical situation he began describing in [Numbers 5:12](../05/12.md) ever happens.
307NUM515cpv6translate-fraction0a tenthThis is one part out of ten equal parts. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/translate-fraction]])
308NUM515h7qctranslate-bvolume0a tenth of an ephahThis can be written in modern measurements. Alternate translation: “a tenth of an ephah (which is about 2 liters)” or “2 liters” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/translate-bvolume]])
309NUM515rqv90a grain offering of jealousy“a grain offering for jealousy”
310NUM515hlz40a reminder of the iniquityA “reminder” is something that shows evidence that something had occurred that required justice. In this case, he made the offering to determine whether his wife had committed adultery or not.
311NUM516x3rd0Connecting Statement:Moses continues to describe what the people are to do if the hypothetical situation he began describing in [Numbers 5:12](../05/12.md) ever happens.
312NUM516b35gfigs-explicit0near and place her before Yahweh“in the presence of Yahweh.” The priest would bring her near the altar. Alternate translation: “near the altar and place her in the presence of Yahweh” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-explicit]])
313NUM518yt9w0Connecting Statement:Moses continues to describe what the people are to do if the hypothetical situation he began describing in [Numbers 5:12](../05/12.md) ever happens.
314NUM518nx250before Yahweh“in the presence of Yahweh”
315NUM518pji20grain offering of suspicionSee how you translated this phrase in [Numbers 5:15](../05/15.md).
316NUM519hjz9figs-euphemism0no other man has lain with youThis is a euphemism. Alternate translation: “no other man has had sexual relations with you” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-euphemism]])
317NUM519xw4yfigs-idiom0if you have not gone astrayThe words “gone astray” is an idiom that means “to be unfaithful.” Alternate translation: “if you have not been unfaithful to your husband” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-idiom]])
318NUM519t3qy0and committed impurity“by committing impurity.” This phrase refers to committing adultery.
319NUM519e97nfigs-idiom0you will be free from this bitter waterThe phrase to “be free” from something means to not be harmed by it. Alternate translation: “this bitter water will not harm you, though it is able to” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-idiom]])
320NUM519tdr3figs-personification0this bitter water that can bring a curseHere the bitter water is described as being able to bring a curse. This means that when the woman drinks the water it cause her to be unable to bear children, if she is guilty. Alternate translation: “this bitter water can be a curse to you” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-personification]])
321NUM520i4xw0Connecting Statement:Moses continues to describe what the people are to do if the hypothetical situation he began describing in [Numbers 5:12](../05/12.md) ever happens.
322NUM520ulh8figs-idiom0have gone astrayThe words “gone astray” is an idiom that means “to be unfaithful.” Alternate translation: “have been unfaithful to your husband” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-idiom]])
323NUM521p7jmfigs-idiom0that can bring down a curse on herThe phrase “bring down a curse” is an idiom meaning for a curse to come upon her. Alternate translation: “that can cause a curse to come upon her” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-idiom]])
324NUM521z7wffigs-metaphor0Yahweh will make you into a curse…your people to be suchHere the author speaks about the woman bearing the curse that Yahweh gives her, which causes other people to curse her. This is spoken of as if the woman herself becomes a curse. Alternate translation: “Because Yahweh curses you, other people will curse you as well, and Yahweh will show people that you are truly cursed” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor]])
325NUM521d46kfigs-activepassive0that will be shown to your people to be suchThis can be stated in active form. Alternate translation: “that he will show to your people as a curse” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-activepassive]])
326NUM521qcf70your thigh to waste away and your abdomen to swellPossible meanings are (1) that the woman will become unable to have children or (2) that the womans pregnancy will end too early and the baby will die.
327NUM521b27ifigs-euphemism0your thigh to waste awayHere the word “thigh” is a polite way of referring to the womans womb or her private parts. Alternate translation: “your womb to be useless” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-euphemism]])
328NUM523lqe70Connecting Statement:Moses continues to describe what the people are to do if the hypothetical situation he began describing in [Numbers 5:12](../05/12.md) ever happens.
329NUM523rp5w0he must wash away the written cursesThis means that he is to wash the ink off of the scroll.
330NUM523k7qnfigs-activepassive0the written cursesThis can be stated in active form. Alternate translation: “the curses he has written” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-activepassive]])
331NUM524wm1q0General Information:Verse 24 explains in a general way what the priest must do and what is expected to happen when the woman drinks the water. Verse 25 and 26 explains in detail how the priest is to do this work. The priest gives the water to the woman and she drinks it only once.
332NUM524h9gn0Connecting Statement:Moses continues to describe what the people are to do if the hypothetical situation he began describing in [Numbers 5:12](../05/12.md) ever happens.
333NUM525kuh30grain offering of jealousy“a grain offering for jealousy.” See how you translated this in [Numbers 5:15](../05/15.md).
334NUM526tvx70a representative offeringThe handful of the grain offering represents the whole grain offering. This means the whole offering belongs to Yahweh.
335NUM527jf5e0Connecting Statement:Moses continues to describe what the people are to do if the hypothetical situation he began describing in [Numbers 5:12](../05/12.md) ever happens.
336NUM527eld4figs-activepassive0if she is defiled because she has committedThis can be written in active form. Alternate translation: “if she has defined herself by committing” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-activepassive]])
337NUM527dzq6figs-explicit0committed a sinHere the “sin” refers specifically to committing adultery. The meaning of this statement can be made clear. Alternate translation: “committed adultery” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-explicit]])
338NUM527c4b4figs-euphemism0Her abdomen will swell and her thigh will waste awayPossible meanings are (1) that the woman will become unable to have children or (2) that the womans pregnancy will end too early and the baby will die. Here the word “thigh” is a polite way of referring to the womans womb or her private parts. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-euphemism]]) See how you translated these concepts in [Numbers 5:21](../05/21.md).
339NUM527md3yfigs-activepassive0The woman will be cursed among her peopleThis can be stated in active form. Alternate translation: “Her people will curse her” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-activepassive]])
340NUM528y738figs-activepassive0is not defiledThis can be stated in active form. Alternate translation: “has not defiled herself” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-activepassive]])
341NUM528g4spfigs-metaphor0if she is cleanHere “being innocent” is spoken of as “being clean.” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor]])
342NUM528qh3afigs-explicit0then she must be freePossible meanings are (1) “then she will not be cursed” or (2) “then she is free from guilt.” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-explicit]])
343NUM528ud3t0conceive children“become pregnant”
344NUM529r1im0Connecting Statement:Moses continues to describe what the people are to do if the hypothetical situation he began describing in [Numbers 5:12](../05/12.md) ever happens.
345NUM529l3rj0the law of jealousy“the law for dealing with jealousy”
346NUM529eb5lfigs-idiom0who strays away from her husbandThe words “strays away” is an idiom that means “to be unfaithful.” Alternate translation: “who is unfaithful to her husband” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-idiom]])
347NUM529a7s5figs-activepassive0is defiledThis can be stated in active form. Alternate translation: “defiles herself” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-activepassive]])
348NUM530qqc6figs-metonymy0a spirit of jealousyThis phrase refers to the mans attitude and emotions of jealousy. See how you translated this in [Numbers 5:14](../05/14.md). Alternate translation: “who is jealous” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy]])
349NUM530in48figs-idiom0when he is jealous of his wifeThis is an idiom that means that he suspects that his wife has been unfaithful to him by sleeping with another man. Alternate translation: “and suspects that his wife has been unfaithful to him” or “and suspects that his wife has slept with another man” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-idiom]])
350NUM530lwf70before Yahweh“in the presence of Yahweh”
351NUM531xzp40Connecting Statement:Moses continues to describe what the people are to do if the hypothetical situation he began describing in [Numbers 5:12](../05/12.md) ever happens.
352NUM531by7a0will be free from guilt for bringing his wife to the priest“will not be guilty of doing something wrong by bringing his wife to the priest”
353NUM531jq870must bear“must endure”
354NUM6introv9bp0# Numbers 06 General Notes<br>## Special concepts in this chapter<br>### Nazirite vow<br>The Nazirite vow was a special type of vow between a person and Yahweh. This chapter gives the rules for people to be consecrated to God as Nazirites. (See: [[rc://en/tw/dict/bible/kt/vow]] and [[rc://en/tw/dict/bible/kt/consecrate]])
355NUM62fuw1figs-idiom0separates himself“To separate yourself to someone” means to “dedicate yourself” to that person. Alternate translation: “dedicates himself” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-idiom]])
356NUM63vl9vfigs-idiom0he must keep himself fromThis idiom means that he must not eat or drink them. Alternate translation: “he must not consume” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-idiom]])
357NUM63guv7figs-activepassive0vinegar made from wineThis can be stated in active form. Alternate translation: “vinegar that people make from wine” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-activepassive]])
358NUM63ibf80vinegara drink produced when wine and other strong drinks ferment too long and become sour
359NUM63ng8sfigs-ellipsis0or from strong drinkYou can make clear the understood information. Alternate translation: “or vinegar that people make from strong drink” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-ellipsis]])
360NUM63us9j0raisinsdried grapes
361NUM64ms7nfigs-idiom0he is separate“To separate yourself to someone” means to “dedicate yourself” to that person. Alternate translation: “he dedicates himself” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-idiom]])
362NUM64b2wcfigs-activepassive0he is separate to meThis can be stated in active form. Alternate translation: “he separates himself to me” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-activepassive]])
363NUM64up7tfigs-activepassive0nothing that is made from grapesThis can be stated in active form. Alternate translation: “nothing that people make from grapes” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-activepassive]])
364NUM64clz1figs-merism0from the seeds to their skinsThese two extremes are given to emphasize the entire grape may not be eaten. Alternate translation: “from any part of a grape” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-merism]])
365NUM65tyv2figs-idiom0vow of separationThis is an idiom. Here “separation” means “dedication” Alternate translation: “vow of dedication” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-idiom]])
366NUM65nb5afigs-activepassive0no razor is to be used on his headThis can be stated in active form. Alternate translation: “no one is to use a razor on his head” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-activepassive]])
367NUM65izs6figs-abstractnouns0the days of his separation to YahwehThe word “separation” is an abstract noun that can be expressed as a verb. Here “separation” is an idiom that means “dedication.” Alternate translation: “the days that he has separated himself to Yahweh” or “the days that he has dedicated himself to Yahweh” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-abstractnouns]] and [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-idiom]])
368NUM65qjl8figs-activepassive0to Yahweh are fulfilledThis can be stated in active form. Alternate translation: “to Yahweh are complete” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-activepassive]])
369NUM65mba5figs-activepassive0He must be set apart to YahwehThis can be stated in active form. Alternate translation: “He must set himself apart to Yahweh” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-activepassive]])
370NUM66jjz3figs-idiom0separatesThis is an idiom for dedication. Alternate translation: “dedicates” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-idiom]])
371NUM67i1ukfigs-idiom0separatedThis is an idiom for dedication. Alternate translation: “dedicated” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-idiom]])
372NUM67t4h2figs-metaphor0uncleanA person who is not acceptable for Gods purposes is spoken of as if the person were physically unclean. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor]])
373NUM67u8g3figs-activepassive0he is separatedThis can be stated in active form. Alternate translation: “he has separated himself” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-activepassive]])
374NUM68n3enfigs-idiom0separationThis is an idiom for dedication. Alternate translation: “dedication” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-idiom]])
375NUM68d1270of his separationThe abstract noun “separation” can be expressed as a verb. Alternate translation: “that he has separated himself”
376NUM68d9wbfigs-activepassive0reserved for YahwehThis can be stated in active form. Alternate translation: “he has reserved himself for Yahweh” or “set apart for Yahweh” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-activepassive]])
377NUM69x63gfigs-metonymy0defiles his consecrated headHere “head” represents the Nazirite mans hair, which symbolizes his vow. Alternate translation: “defiles his long hair which shows everyone he is separated to God” or “he becomes defiled” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy]])
378NUM69mt83translate-ordinal0the seventh day“day 7” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/translate-ordinal]])
379NUM610i6i3translate-ordinal0the eighth day“day 8” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/translate-ordinal]])
380NUM612afu40for the days of his consecration“during the time he is being set apart again”
381NUM612mf7yfigs-explicit0He must bring a male lamb…as a guilt offeringThe man is to bring the lamb to the priest so that it can be sacrificed. The full meaning of this statement can be made explicit. Alternate translation: “He must bring a male lamb one year old to the priest as a guilt offering” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-explicit]])
382NUM612kt7ifigs-activepassive0The days before he defiled himself must not be countedThis can be stated in active form. Alternate translation: “He must not count the days before he defiled himself” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-activepassive]])
383NUM612da8tfigs-activepassive0his consecration was defiledThis can be stated in active form. Alternate translation: “he defiled himself” or “he made himself unacceptable” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-activepassive]])
384NUM613q7ehfigs-idiom0of his separationHere “separation” means “dedication.” Also, this abstract noun can be expressed as a verb. Alternate translation: “of his dedication” or “that he has dedicated himself” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-idiom]] or [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-abstractnouns]])
385NUM613k6anfigs-activepassive0He must be broughtThis can be stated in active form. Alternate translation: “Someone must bring him” or “He must go” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-activepassive]])
386NUM614p848figs-explicit0He must present his offering to YahwehHe must bring his offering to the priest to be sacrificed to Yahweh. The full meaning of this statement can be made clear. Alternate translation: “He must present his offering to Yahweh by bringing it to the priest to be sacrificed” or “He must present his offering to Yahweh by bringing it to the priest who will sacrifice it” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-explicit]])
387NUM615xq3rfigs-activepassive0bread made without yeastThis can be stated in active form. Alternate translation: “bread he made without yeast” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-activepassive]])
388NUM615g8hgfigs-activepassive0fine flour mixed with oilThis can be stated in active form. Alternate translation: “fine flour that he mixed with oil” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-activepassive]])
389NUM615cg4dfigs-activepassive0wafers without yeast rubbed with oilThis can be stated in active form. Alternate translation: “wafers without yeast which he rubbed with oil” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-activepassive]])
390NUM615lyr90wafers without yeastsmall pieces of flat bread
391NUM615msp8figs-explicit0together with their grain offering and drink offeringsThe word “their” refers to the other offerings that the Nazirite man was told to bring. Often grain offerings and drink offerings were required to accompany other types of sacrifices. The full meaning of this statement can be made clear. Alternate translation: “together with the grain offering and drink offering that Yahweh required to accompany the other offerings” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-explicit]])
392NUM616f2x50He must offer his sin offering“He” refers to the priest and “his” refers to the man who took a vow.
393NUM617ge1q0the fellowship offering“as the fellowship offering”
394NUM617d7zffigs-ellipsis0The priest must present also…drink offeringYou can make clear the understood information. Alternate translation: “The priest must present also…the drink offering to Yahweh” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-ellipsis]])
395NUM618x9jbfigs-idiom0indicating his separationHere “separation” means “dedication.” Also, this abstract noun may be written as a verb. Alternate translation: “indicating his dedication” or “indicating how he has separated himself” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-idiom]] and [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-abstractnouns]])
396NUM619h5f8figs-activepassive0the boiled shoulder of the ramThis means that he had boiled the rams shoulder. This can be stated in active form. Alternate translation: “the shoulder of the ram that he boiled” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-activepassive]])
397NUM619ia1kfigs-idiom0indicating separationHere “separation” means “dedication.” Also, this abstract noun can be expressed with the verb “separated.” Alternate translation: “indicating dedication” or “indicating that he has dedicated himself to Yahweh” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-idiom]] and [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-abstractnouns]])
398NUM620izv4figs-explicit0The priest must wave themAfter handing the items to the Nazirite, the priest takes them back to offer them to Yahweh. The full meaning of this statement can be made clear. Alternate translation: “Then the priest must take them back and wave them” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-explicit]])
399NUM620vm260together with“as well as”
400NUM620nr52figs-activepassive0that was wavedThis can be stated in active form. Alternate translation: “that the priest waved” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-activepassive]])
401NUM620bvx2figs-activepassive0that was presentedThis can be stated in active form. Alternate translation: “that he presented” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-activepassive]])
402NUM621bzm4figs-idiom0his separation- Here “separation” means “dedication.” Also, this abstract noun may be written as a verb. Alternate translation: “his dedication” or “for having dedicated himself to Yahweh” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-idiom]] and [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-abstractnouns]])
403NUM621emt3figs-explicit0Whatever else he may giveThis refers to the Nazirite deciding to give other offering beyond what he has been commanded to give. The full meaning of this statement can be made clear. Alternate translation: “If he decides to give any additional offerings” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-explicit]])
404NUM621ngu20he must keep the obligations of the vow he has taken“he must still obey the requirements of the vow he has taken”
405NUM621vb7mfigs-parallelism0he must keep the obligations…to keep the promise indicated by the law for the NaziriteThese two phrases mean basically the same thing and are combined to emphasize that he must obey the obligations of his vow. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-parallelism]])
406NUM621w5llfigs-activepassive0the promise indicated by the law for the NaziriteThis can be stated in active form. Alternate translation: “the promise that the law for the Nazirite indicates” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-activepassive]])
407NUM623w1h4figs-you0You must bless the people of Israel“You” is plural. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-you]])
408NUM624xk8dfigs-you0May Yahweh bless you and keep youHere “you” is singular. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-you]])
409NUM624ef59figs-idiom0keep youThis is an idiom. Here “keep” means to “protect.” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-idiom]])
410NUM625c528figs-idiom0make his face shine on youThis is an idiom which means to have kind intentions towards someone. It can also be expressed by smiling. Alternate translation: “smile at you” or “look at you with kindness” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-idiom]])
411NUM625f8fhfigs-you0on you…to youHere “you” is singular. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-you]])
412NUM626x48tfigs-idiom0look on you with favorHere the phrase “look on” means to show a certain attitude towards that person. Alternate translation: “show you favor” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-idiom]])
413NUM626jh4efigs-you0on you…give youHere “you” is singular. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-you]])
414NUM627y2cbfigs-metaphor0they must give my nameHere Yahweh speaks about claiming the Israelites as his own by saying that he is giving them “his name.” Alternate translation: “they must let the people of Israel know that they are mine” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor]])
415NUM7introtjd70# Numbers 07 General Notes<br>## Structure and formatting<br><br>### Consecrating the altar<br><br>When the tabernacle was completed, they consecrated the altar. Each tribe brought an offering to consecrate the altar. (See: [[rc://en/tw/dict/bible/kt/tabernacle]] and [[rc://en/tw/dict/bible/kt/consecrate]])
416NUM71pvb30Moses completed the tabernacle“Moses finished setting up the tabernacle”
417NUM72uj4zfigs-parallelism0the leaders of Israel…the heads of their ancestors familiesThese two phrases describe the same group of people two different ways. Alternate translation: “the leaders of Israel who are also the heads of their ancestors families” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-parallelism]])
418NUM72p163figs-metonymy0the heads of their ancestors familiesHere the leaders of the families are referred to as “heads.” Alternate translation: “the leaders of their ancestors families” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy]])
419NUM72p4mrfigs-abstractnouns0had overseen the counting of the menThe abstract noun “counting” can be stated as a verb. Alternate translation: “had helped Aaron and Moses to count the men” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-abstractnouns]])
420NUM73el48figs-explicit0They brought their offerings before Yahweh…They presented these things in front of the tabernacleThis means that they gave their offerings to Yahweh and brought them to the tabernacle. These phrases may be combined to add clarity. Alternate translation: “They brought their offerings to Yahweh and presented them to him in front of the tabernacle” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-explicit]])
421NUM73ch2vtranslate-numbers0six covered carts and twelve oxen“6 covered carts and 12 oxen” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/translate-numbers]])
422NUM75c3l40to each one as his work needs them“to each man as he needs them for his work”
423NUM77s3f50GershonSee how you translated this mans name in [Numbers 3:17](../03/17.md).
424NUM77g4l60because of what their work needed“because it was what they needed to do their work”
425NUM78x2mg0MerariSee how you translated this mans name in [Numbers 3:17](../03/17.md).
426NUM78y6l90in the care of Ithamar son of Aaron the priest“under the supervision of Ithamar son of Aaron the priest” or “Ithamar son of Aaron the priest oversaw their work”
427NUM78t5360IthamarSee how you translated this mans name in [Numbers 1:2](../01/02.md).
428NUM78q5vg0He did this becauseThe word “he” refers to Moses.
429NUM78u5cn0because of what their work required“because it was what they needed to do their work”
430NUM79c7ay0none of those thingsThis refers to the carts and oxen.
431NUM79v5ey0KohathSee how you translated this mans name in [Numbers 3:17](../03/17.md).
432NUM79flt70theirs would be the work“their work would be”
433NUM79ip7dfigs-explicit0the things that belong to YahwehYou can make explicit the implicit meaning of what belongs to Yahweh. Alternate translation: “the things that Yahweh reserved for the tabernacle” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-explicit]])
434NUM710rb3w0offered their goods“offered gifts”
435NUM711lk140Each leader must offer on his own day his sacrifice“Each day, one leader must offer his sacrifice”
436NUM712wdb3translate-ordinal0the first day“day 1” or “day number 1” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/translate-ordinal]])
437NUM712jd7k0Nahshon son of AmminadabThese are the names of men. See how you translated these names in [Numbers 1:7](../01/07.md)
438NUM713fr64translate-numbers0weighing 130 shekels“weighing one hundred and thirty shekels.” If necessary, these weights can be written in modern measurements. Alternate translation: “weighing nearly one and a half kilograms” or “weighing one kilogram and 430 grams” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/translate-numbers]] and [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/translate-bweight]])
439NUM713j1grtranslate-bweight0one silver bowl weighing seventy shekels“one silver bowl weighing 70 shekels.” If necessary, these weights can be written in modern measurements. Alternate translation: “one silver bowl weighing nearly eight tenths of a kilogram” or “one silver bowl weighting 770 grams” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/translate-bweight]] and [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/translate-numbers]])
440NUM713rk4ytranslate-bweight0by the standard weight of the sanctuary shekelThere were shekels of different weights. This is the one that people had to use in the sanctuary of the sacred tent. If you are converting the weights to modern measures, here is another way to translate this phrase. Alternate translation: “measured by the standard weights used in the sanctuary” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/translate-bweight]])
441NUM713ymy3figs-activepassive0fine flour mixed with oilThis can be stated in active form. Alternate translation: “fine flour that he had mixed with oil” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-activepassive]])
442NUM714h5g8translate-bweight0one gold dish that weighed ten shekelsIf necessary, this can be written in modern measurements. Alternate translation: “one gold dish that weighed one tenth of a kilogram” or “one gold dish that weighed 110 grams” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/translate-bweight]])
443NUM717rsy20that were a year old“that were each one year old”
444NUM717qye70This was the sacrifice of Nahshon son of Amminadab“This was what Nahshon son of Amminadab presented”
445NUM717q99s0Nahshon son of AmminadabSee how you translated this mans name in [Numbers 1:7](../01/07.md).
446NUM718k818translate-ordinal0the second day“day 2” or “day number 2” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/translate-ordinal]])
447NUM718s55k0Nethanel son of ZuarSee how you translated this mans name in [Numbers 1:8](../01/08.md).
448NUM719fv6atranslate-bweight0one silver platter weighing 130 shekelsIf necessary, these weights can be written in modern measurements. See how you translated these same weights in [Numbers 7:13](../07/13.md). Alternate translation: “one silver platter weighing nearly one and a half kilograms” or “one silver platter weighing one kilogram and 430 grams” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/translate-bweight]] and [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/translate-numbers]])
449NUM719hdb1translate-bweight0one silver bowl weighing seventy shekels“one silver bowl weighing 70 shekels.” If necessary, these weights can be written in modern measurements. See how you translated these same weights in [Numbers 7:13](../07/13.md). Alternate translation: “one silver bowl weighing nearly eight tenths of a kilogram” or “one silver bowl weighting 770 grams” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/translate-bweight]] and [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/translate-numbers]])
450NUM719m81xtranslate-bweight0by the standard weight of the sanctuary shekelThere were shekels of different weights. This is the one that people had to use in the sanctuary of the sacred tent. See how you translated this phrase in [Numbers 7:13](../07/13.md). Alternate translation: “measured by the standard weights used in the sanctuary” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/translate-bweight]])
451NUM719tdm6figs-activepassive0fine flour mixed with oilThis can be stated in active form. Alternate translation: “fine flour that he had mixed with oil” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-activepassive]])
452NUM720e7yztranslate-bweight0one gold dish weighing ten shekelsIf necessary, this can be written in modern measurements. See how you translated these same weights in [Numbers 7:14](../07/14.md). Alternate translation: “one gold dish weighing one tenth of a kilogram” or “one gold dish weighting 110 grams” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/translate-bweight]])
453NUM723j8m10that were a year old“that were each one year old”
454NUM723j6wy0This was the sacrifice of Nethanel son of Zuar“This was what Nethanel son of Zuar presented”
455NUM723vbr40Nethanel son of ZuarSee how you translated this mans name in [Numbers 1:8](../01/08.md).
456NUM724nuy5translate-ordinal0the third day“day 3” or “day number 3” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/translate-ordinal]])
457NUM724f2sl0Eliab son of HelonSee how you translated this mans name in [Numbers 1:9](../01/09.md).
458NUM725p6jjtranslate-bweight0one silver platter weighing 130 shekelsIf necessary, these weights can be written in modern measurements. See how you translated these same weights in [Numbers 7:13](../07/13.md). Alternate translation: “one silver platter weighing nearly one and a half kilograms” or “one silver platter weighing one kilogram and 430 grams” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/translate-bweight]] and [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/translate-numbers]])
459NUM725dxz3translate-bweight0one silver bowl weighing seventy shekels“one silver bowl weighing 70 shekels.” If necessary, these weights can be written in modern measurements. See how you translated these same weights in [Numbers 7:13](../07/13.md). Alternate translation: “one silver bowl weighing nearly eight tenths of a kilogram” or “one silver bowl weighting 770 grams” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/translate-bweight]] and [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/translate-numbers]])
460NUM725jbg9translate-bweight0by the standard weight of the sanctuary shekelThere were shekels of different weights. This is the one that people had to use in the sanctuary of the sacred tent. See how you translated this phrase in [Numbers 7:13](../07/13.md). Alternate translation: “measured by the standard weights used in the sanctuary” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/translate-bweight]])
461NUM725c6eufigs-activepassive0fine flour mixed with oilThis can be stated in active form. Alternate translation: “fine flour that he had mixed with oil” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-activepassive]])
462NUM726e1hptranslate-bweight0one gold dish weighing ten shekelsIf necessary, this can be written in modern measurements. See how you translated these same weights in [Numbers 7:14](../07/14.md). Alternate translation: “one gold dish weighing one tenth of a kilogram” or “one gold dish weighting 110 grams” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/translate-bweight]])
463NUM729geb50that were a year old“that were each one year old”
464NUM729u9we0This was the sacrifice of Eliab son of Helon“This was what Eliab son of Helon gave as a sacrifice”
465NUM729m62d0Eliab son of HelonSee how you translated this mans name in [Numbers 1:9](../01/09.md).
466NUM730g7nptranslate-ordinal0the fourth day“day 4” or “day number 4” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/translate-ordinal]])
467NUM730i4g90Elizur son of ShedeurSee how you translated this mans name in [Numbers 1:5](../01/05.md).
468NUM731z13atranslate-bweight0one silver platter weighing 130 shekelsIf necessary, these weights can be written in modern measurements. See how you translated these same weights in [Numbers 7:13](../07/13.md). Alternate translation: “one silver platter weighing nearly one and a half kilograms” or “one silver platter weighing one kilogram and 430 grams” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/translate-bweight]] and [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/translate-numbers]])
469NUM731x59ntranslate-bweight0one silver bowl weighing seventy shekels“one silver bowl weighing 70 shekels.” If necessary, these weights can be written in modern measurements. See how you translated these same weights in [Numbers 7:13](../07/13.md). Alternate translation: “one silver bowl weighing nearly eight tenths of a kilogram” or “one silver bowl weighting 770 grams” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/translate-bweight]] and [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/translate-numbers]])
470NUM731ccm9translate-bweight0by the standard weight of the sanctuary shekelThere were shekels of different weights. This is the one that people had to use in the sanctuary of the sacred tent. See how you translated this phrase in [Numbers 7:13](../07/13.md). Alternate translation: “measured by the standard weights used in the sanctuary” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/translate-bweight]])
471NUM731xme1figs-activepassive0fine flour mixed with oilThis can be stated in active form. Alternate translation: “fine flour that he had mixed with oil” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-activepassive]])
472NUM732ce94translate-bweight0one gold dish weighing ten shekelsIf necessary, this can be written in modern measurements. See how you translated these same weights in [Numbers 7:14](../07/14.md). Alternate translation: “one gold dish weighing one tenth of a kilogram” or “one gold dish weighting 110 grams” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/translate-bweight]])
473NUM735cv740that were a year old“that were each one year old”
474NUM735axj10This was the sacrifice of Elizur son of Shedeur“This was what Elizur son of Shedeur gave as a sacrifice”
475NUM735dp1x0Elizur son of ShedeurSee how you translated this mans name in [Numbers 1:5](../01/05.md).
476NUM736t1iwtranslate-ordinal0the fifth day“day 5” or “day number 5” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/translate-ordinal]])
477NUM736vd7n0Shelumiel son of ZurishaddaiSee how you translated this mans name in [Numbers 1:6](../01/06.md).
478NUM737l2gttranslate-bweight0one silver platter weighing 130 shekelsIf necessary, these weights can be written in modern measurements. See how you translated these same weights in [Numbers 7:13](../07/13.md). Alternate translation: “one silver platter weighing nearly one and a half kilograms” or “one silver platter weighing one kilogram and 430 grams” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/translate-bweight]] and [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/translate-numbers]])
479NUM737ui86translate-bweight0one silver bowl weighing seventy shekels“one silver bowl weighing 70 shekels.” If necessary, these weights can be written in modern measurements. See how you translated these same weights in [Numbers 7:13](../07/13.md). Alternate translation: “one silver bowl weighing nearly eight tenths of a kilogram” or “one silver bowl weighting 770 grams” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/translate-bweight]] and [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/translate-numbers]])
480NUM737kj44translate-bweight0by the standard weight of the sanctuary shekelThere were shekels of different weights. This is the one that people had to use in the sanctuary of the sacred tent. See how you translated this phrase in [Numbers 7:13](../07/13.md). Alternate translation: “measured by the standard weights used in the sanctuary” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/translate-bweight]])
481NUM737ekt1figs-activepassive0fine flour mixed with oilThis can be stated in active form. Alternate translation: “fine flour that he had mixed with oil” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-activepassive]])
482NUM738d1vhtranslate-bweight0one gold dish weighing ten shekelsIf necessary, this can be written in modern measurements. See how you translated these same weights in [Numbers 7:14](../07/14.md). Alternate translation: “one gold dish weighing one tenth of a kilogram” or “one gold dish weighting 110 grams” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/translate-bweight]])
483NUM741rc2k0that were a year old“that were each one year old”
484NUM741p15atranslate-names0This was the sacrifice of Shelumiel son of Zurishaddai“This was what Shelumiel son of Zurishaddai gave as a sacrifice.” “Shelumiel” and “Zurishaddai” are names of men. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/translate-names]])
485NUM741xhm10Shelumiel son of ZurishaddaiSee how you translated this mans name in [Numbers 1:6](../01/06.md).
486NUM742uxi5translate-ordinal0the sixth day“day 6” or “day number 6” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/translate-ordinal]])
487NUM742h5ih0Eliasaph son of DeuelSee how you translated this mans name in [Numbers 1:14](../01/14.md).
488NUM743e7hjtranslate-bweight0one silver platter weighing 130 shekelsIf necessary, these weights can be written in modern measurements. See how you translated these same weights in [Numbers 7:13](../07/13.md). Alternate translation: “one silver platter weighing nearly one and a half kilograms” or “one silver platter weighing one kilogram and 430 grams” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/translate-bweight]] and [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/translate-numbers]])
489NUM743dv3mtranslate-bweight0one silver bowl weighing seventy shekels“one silver bowl weighing 70 shekels.” If necessary, these weights can be written in modern measurements. See how you translated these same weights in [Numbers 7:13](../07/13.md). Alternate translation: “one silver bowl weighing nearly eight tenths of a kilogram” or “one silver bowl weighting 770 grams” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/translate-bweight]] and [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/translate-numbers]])
490NUM743ms6ntranslate-bweight0by the standard weight of the sanctuary shekelThere were shekels of different weights. This is the one that people had to use in the sanctuary of the sacred tent. See how you translated this phrase in [Numbers 7:13](../07/13.md). Alternate translation: “measured by the standard weights used in the sanctuary” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/translate-bweight]])
491NUM743b9rgfigs-activepassive0fine flour mixed with oilThis can be stated in active form. Alternate translation: “fine flour that he had mixed with oil” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-activepassive]])
492NUM744dg5utranslate-bweight0one gold dish weighing ten shekelsIf necessary, this can be written in modern measurements. See how you translated these same weights in [Numbers 7:14](../07/14.md). Alternate translation: “one gold dish weighing one tenth of a kilogram” or “one gold dish weighting 110 grams” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/translate-bweight]])
493NUM747lw310that were a year old“that were each one year old”
494NUM747xa330This was the sacrifice of Eliasaph son of Deuel“This was what Eliasaph son of Deuel gave as a sacrifice”
495NUM747ypc10Eliasaph son of DeuelSee how you translated this mans name in [Numbers 1:14](../01/14.md).
496NUM748s1nrtranslate-ordinal0the seventh day“day 7” or “day number 7” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/translate-ordinal]])
497NUM748v3m70Elishama son of AmmihudSee how you translated this mans name in [Numbers 1:10](../01/10.md).
498NUM749kx1ktranslate-bweight0one silver platter weighing 130 shekelsIf necessary, these weights can be written in modern measurements. See how you translated these same weights in [Numbers 7:13](../07/13.md). Alternate translation: “one silver platter weighing nearly one and a half kilograms” or “one silver platter weighing one kilogram and 430 grams” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/translate-bweight]] and [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/translate-numbers]])
499NUM749rk8etranslate-bweight0one silver bowl weighing seventy shekels“one silver bowl weighing 70 shekels.” If necessary, these weights can be written in modern measurements. See how you translated these same weights in [Numbers 7:13](../07/13.md). Alternate translation: “one silver bowl weighing nearly eight tenths of a kilogram” or “one silver bowl weighting 770 grams” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/translate-bweight]] and [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/translate-numbers]])
500NUM749jyg2translate-bweight0by the standard weight of the sanctuary shekelThere were shekels of different weights. This is the one that people had to use in the sanctuary of the sacred tent. See how you translated this phrase in [Numbers 7:13](../07/13.md). Alternate translation: “measured by the standard weights used in the sanctuary” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/translate-bweight]])
501NUM749is9vfigs-activepassive0fine flour mixed with oilThis can be stated in active form. Alternate translation: “fine flour that he had mixed with oil” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-activepassive]])
502NUM750jad5translate-bweight0one gold dish weighing ten shekelsIf necessary, this can be written in modern measurements. See how you translated these same weights in [Numbers 7:14](../07/14.md). Alternate translation: “one gold dish weighing one tenth of a kilogram” or “one gold dish weighting 110 grams” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/translate-bweight]])
503NUM753xzg80that were a year old“that were each one year old”
504NUM753f8vp0This was the sacrifice of Elishama son of Ammihud“This was what Elishama son of Ammihud presented”
505NUM753e3cx0Elishama son of AmmihudSee how you translated this mans name in [Numbers 1:10](../01/10.md).
506NUM754n5zktranslate-ordinal0the eighth day“day 8” or “day number 8” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/translate-ordinal]])
507NUM754qnm90Gamaliel son of PedahzurSee how you translated this mans name in [Numbers 1:10](../01/10.md).
508NUM755guv1translate-bweight0one silver platter weighing 130 shekelsIf necessary, these weights can be written in modern measurements. See how you translated these same weights in [Numbers 7:13](../07/13.md). Alternate translation: “one silver platter weighing nearly one and a half kilograms” or “one silver platter weighing one kilogram and 430 grams” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/translate-bweight]] and [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/translate-numbers]])
509NUM755acb7translate-bweight0one silver bowl weighing seventy shekels“one silver bowl weighing 70 shekels.” If necessary, these weights can be written in modern measurements. See how you translated these same weights in [Numbers 7:13](../07/13.md). Alternate translation: “one silver bowl weighing nearly eight tenths of a kilogram” or “one silver bowl weighting 770 grams” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/translate-bweight]] and [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/translate-numbers]])
510NUM755qj3ktranslate-bweight0by the standard weight of the sanctuary shekelThere were shekels of different weights. This is the one that people had to use in the sanctuary of the sacred tent. See how you translated this phrase in [Numbers 7:13](../07/13.md). Alternate translation: “measured by the standard weights used in the sanctuary” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/translate-bweight]])
511NUM755w1s9figs-activepassive0fine flour mixed with oilThis can be stated in active form. Alternate translation: “fine flour that he had mixed with oil” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-activepassive]])
512NUM756m26ntranslate-bweight0one gold dish weighing ten shekelsIf necessary, this can be written in modern measurements. See how you translated these same weights in [Numbers 7:14](../07/14.md). Alternate translation: “one gold dish weighing one tenth of a kilogram” or “one gold dish weighting 110 grams” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/translate-bweight]])
513NUM759y4gu0that were a year old“that were each one year old”
514NUM759z3ed0This was the sacrifice of Gamaliel son of Pedahzur“This was what Gamaliel son of Pedahzur gave as a sacrifice”
515NUM759ixg30Gamaliel son of PedahzurSee how you translated this mans name in [Numbers 1:10](../01/10.md).
516NUM760d8hitranslate-ordinal0the ninth day“day 9” or “day number 9” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/translate-ordinal]])
517NUM760h4gl0Abidan son of GideoniSee how you translated this mans name in [Numbers 1:11](../01/11.md).
518NUM761wl2gtranslate-bweight0one silver platter weighing 130 shekelsIf necessary, these weights can be written in modern measurements. See how you translated these same weights in [Numbers 7:13](../07/13.md). Alternate translation: “one silver platter weighing nearly one and a half kilograms” or “one silver platter weighing one kilogram and 430 grams” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/translate-bweight]] and [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/translate-numbers]])
519NUM761gv7xtranslate-bweight0one silver bowl weighing seventy shekels“one silver bowl weighing 70 shekels.” If necessary, these weights can be written in modern measurements. See how you translated these same weights in [Numbers 7:13](../07/13.md). Alternate translation: “one silver bowl weighing nearly eight tenths of a kilogram” or “one silver bowl weighting 770 grams” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/translate-bweight]] and [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/translate-numbers]])
520NUM761r94vtranslate-bweight0by the standard weight of the sanctuary shekelThere were shekels of different weights. This is the one that people had to use in the sanctuary of the sacred tent. See how you translated this phrase in [Numbers 7:13](../07/13.md). Alternate translation: “measured by the standard weights used in the sanctuary” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/translate-bweight]])
521NUM761aq7kfigs-activepassive0fine flour mingled with oilThis can be stated in active form. Alternate translation: “fine flour that he had mixed with oil” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-activepassive]])
522NUM762c8nrtranslate-bweight0one gold dish weighing ten shekelsIf necessary, this can be written in modern measurements. See how you translated these same weights in [Numbers 7:14](../07/14.md). Alternate translation: “one gold dish weighing one tenth of a kilogram” or “one gold dish weighting 110 grams” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/translate-bweight]])
523NUM765x65l0that were a year old“that were each one year old”
524NUM765c2xx0This was the sacrifice of Abidan son of Gideoni“This was what Abidan son of Gideoni gave as a sacrifice”
525NUM765m2n50Abidan son of GideoniSee how you translated this mans name in [Numbers 1:11](../01/11.md).
526NUM766dcq5translate-ordinal0the tenth day“day 10” or “day number 10” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/translate-ordinal]])
527NUM766k3290Ahiezer son of AmmishaddaiSee how you translated this mans name in [Numbers 1:12](../01/12.md).
528NUM767mjj5translate-bweight0one silver platter weighing 130 shekelsIf necessary, these weights can be written in modern measurements. See how you translated these same weights in [Numbers 7:13](../07/13.md). Alternate translation: “one silver platter weighing nearly one and a half kilograms” or “one silver platter weighing one kilogram and 430 grams” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/translate-bweight]] and [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/translate-numbers]])
529NUM767xch4translate-bweight0one silver bowl weighing seventy shekels“one silver bowl weighing 70 shekels.” If necessary, these weights can be written in modern measurements. See how you translated these same weights in [Numbers 7:13](../07/13.md). Alternate translation: “one silver bowl weighing nearly eight tenths of a kilogram” or “one silver bowl weighting 770 grams” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/translate-bweight]] and [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/translate-numbers]])
530NUM767c418translate-bweight0by the standard weight of the sanctuary shekelThere were shekels of different weights. This is the one that people had to use in the sanctuary of the sacred tent. See how you translated this phrase in [Numbers 7:13](../07/13.md). Alternate translation: “measured by the standard weights used in the sanctuary” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/translate-bweight]])
531NUM767z7whfigs-activepassive0fine flour mixed with oilThis can be stated in active form. Alternate translation: “fine flour that he had mixed with oil” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-activepassive]])
532NUM768vq1ytranslate-bweight0one gold dish weighing ten shekelsIf necessary, this can be written in modern measurements. See how you translated these same weights in [Numbers 7:14](../07/14.md). Alternate translation: “one gold dish weighing one tenth of a kilogram” or “one gold dish weighting 110 grams” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/translate-bweight]])
533NUM771uk5w0that were a year old“that were each one year old”
534NUM771p2p90This was the sacrifice of Ahiezer son of Ammishaddai“This was what Ahiezer son of Ammishaddai gave as a sacrifice”
535NUM771k6u10Ahiezer son of AmmishaddaiSee how you translated this mans name in [Numbers 1:12](../01/12.md).
536NUM772k86ctranslate-ordinal0the eleventh day“day 11” or “day number 11” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/translate-ordinal]])
537NUM772sk510Pagiel son of OkranSee how you translated this mans name in [Numbers 1:13](../01/13.md).
538NUM773tj2atranslate-bweight0one silver platter weighing 130 shekelsIf necessary, these weights can be written in modern measurements. See how you translated these same weights in [Numbers 7:13](../07/13.md). Alternate translation: “one silver platter weighing nearly one and a half kilograms” or “one silver platter weighing one kilogram and 430 grams” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/translate-bweight]] and [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/translate-numbers]])
539NUM773jnf2translate-bweight0one silver bowl weighing seventy shekels“one silver bowl weighing 70 shekels.” If necessary, these weights can be written in modern measurements. See how you translated these same weights in [Numbers 7:13](../07/13.md). Alternate translation: “one silver bowl weighing nearly eight tenths of a kilogram” or “one silver bowl weighting 770 grams” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/translate-bweight]] and [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/translate-numbers]])
540NUM773bxh3translate-bweight0by the standard weight of the sanctuary shekelThere were shekels of different weights. This is the one that people had to use in the sanctuary of the sacred tent. See how you translated this phrase in [Numbers 7:13](../07/13.md). Alternate translation: “measured by the standard weights used in the sanctuary” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/translate-bweight]])
541NUM773vra2figs-activepassive0fine flour mingled with oilThis can be stated in active form. Alternate translation: “fine flour that he had mixed with oil” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-activepassive]])
542NUM774s3qctranslate-bweight0one gold dish weighing ten shekelsIf necessary, this can be written in modern measurements. See how you translated these same weights in [Numbers 7:14](../07/14.md). Alternate translation: “one gold dish weighing one tenth of a kilogram” or “one gold dish weighting 110 grams” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/translate-bweight]])
543NUM777h23u0that were a year old“that were each one year old”
544NUM777ql5ztranslate-names0This was the sacrifice of Pagiel son of Okran“This was what Pagiel son of Okran gave as a sacrifice.” “Pagiel” and “Okran” were names of men. See how you translated their names in [Numbers 1:13](../01/13.md). (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/translate-names]])
545NUM778ki2vtranslate-ordinal0the twelfth day“day 12” or “day number 12” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/translate-ordinal]])
546NUM778ge9i0Ahira son of EnanSee how you translated this mans name in [Numbers 1:15](../01/15.md).
547NUM779hn31translate-bweight0one silver platter weighing 130 shekelsIf necessary, these weights can be written in modern measurements. See how you translated these same weights in [Numbers 7:13](../07/13.md). Alternate translation: “one silver platter weighing nearly one and a half kilograms” or “one silver platter weighing one kilogram and 430 grams” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/translate-bweight]] and [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/translate-numbers]])
548NUM779k7zrtranslate-bweight0one silver bowl weighing seventy shekels“one silver bowl weighing 70 shekels.” If necessary, these weights can be written in modern measurements. See how you translated these same weights in [Numbers 7:13](../07/13.md). Alternate translation: “one silver bowl weighing nearly eight tenths of a kilogram” or “one silver bowl weighting 770 grams” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/translate-bweight]] and [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/translate-numbers]])
549NUM779dle1translate-bweight0by the standard weight of the sanctuary shekelThere were shekels of different weights. This is the one that people had to use in the sanctuary of the sacred tent. See how you translated this phrase in [Numbers 7:13](../07/13.md). Alternate translation: “measured by the standard weights used in the sanctuary” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/translate-bweight]])
550NUM779bkj8figs-activepassive0fine flour mixed with oilThis can be stated in active form. Alternate translation: “fine flour that he had mixed with oil” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-activepassive]])
551NUM780sw79translate-bweight0one gold dish weighing ten shekelsIf necessary, this can be written in modern measurements. See how you translated these same weights in [Numbers 7:14](../07/14.md). Alternate translation: “one gold dish weighing one tenth of a kilogram” or “one gold dish weighting 110 grams” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/translate-bweight]])
552NUM783ii740that were a year old“that were each one year old”
553NUM783aeg90This was the sacrifice of Ahira son of Enan“This was what Ahira son of Enan gave as a sacrifice”
554NUM783k2xr0Ahira son of EnanSee how you translated this mans name in [Numbers 1:15](../01/15.md).
555NUM784r8s7figs-idiom0set all these apartThe phrase “set apart” means to be dedicated to a specific purpose. In this case, the offerings were dedicated to Yahweh. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-idiom]])
556NUM784m93s0on the day that Moses anointed the altarHere the word “day” refers to a general period of time. The leaders of Israel dedicated these things over the course of 12 days. Alternate translation: “when Moses anointed the altar”
557NUM785mxb7translate-bweight0Each silver platter weighed 130 shekelsIf necessary, these weights can be written in modern measurements. See how you translated this same weight in [Numbers 7:13](../07/13.md). Alternate translation: “each silver platter weighed nearly one and a half kilograms” or “each silver platter weighed one kilogram and 430 grams” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/translate-bweight]] and [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/translate-numbers]])
558NUM785f75wtranslate-bweight0each bowl weighed seventy shekels“each bowl weighted 70 shekels.” If necessary, these weight can be written in modern measurements. See how you translated this same weight in [Numbers 7:13](../07/13.md). Alternate translation: “each bowl weighed nearly eight tenths of a kilogram” or “each bowl weighed 770 grams” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/translate-bweight]] and [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/translate-numbers]])
559NUM785byk4translate-numbers02,400 shekels“two thousand four hundred shekels” or “twenty-four hundred shekels” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/translate-numbers]])
560NUM785wul3translate-bweight0by the standard weight of the sanctuary shekelThere were shekels of different weights. This is the one that people had to use in the sanctuary of the sacred tent. See how you translated this phrase in [Numbers 7:13](../07/13.md). Alternate translation: “measured by the standard weights used in the sanctuary” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/translate-bweight]])
561NUM785dg3s0All the silver vessels weighed“All the silver vessels together weighed”
562NUM785y3m80the silver vesselsThis refers to all of the offerings that were made of silver, both the platters and the bowls.
563NUM786c3sw0All the gold dishes weighed“All the gold dishes together weighed”
564NUM786ww9itranslate-bweight0Each of the twelve gold dishes…weighed ten shekels“Each of the 12 gold dishes…weighed 10 shekels.” If necessary, this can be written in modern measurements. See how you translated these same weights in [Numbers 7:14](../07/14.md). Alternate translation: “Each of the 12 gold dishes…weighed one tenth of a kilogram” or “Each of the 12 gold dishes…weighed 110 grams” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/translate-bweight]] and [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/translate-numbers]])
565NUM786pb2ytranslate-numbers0120 shekels“one hundred and twenty shekels” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/translate-numbers]])
566NUM787vdl4translate-numbers0twelve“12.” This number may be written with a numeral instead of with a word. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/translate-numbers]])
567NUM788xp2vtranslate-numbers0twenty-four…sixty“24…60.” These numbers may be written with numerals instead of with words. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/translate-numbers]])
568NUM788jy6x0a year old“that were one year old”
569NUM788uul3figs-activepassive0after it was anointedThis can be stated in active form. Alternate translation: “after Moses had anointed it” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-activepassive]])
570NUM789y6f1figs-synecdoche0he heard his voice speaking to himHere “his voice” refers to Yahweh. Alternate translation: “he heard Yahweh speaking to him” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-synecdoche]])
571NUM789jpx6figs-parallelism0from above the atonement lid…from between the two cherubimThese two phrases describe the same location. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-parallelism]])
572NUM789e4hs0ark of the testimonySee how you translated this phrase in [Numbers 4:5](../04/05.md).
573NUM789cu310He spoke to him“Yahweh spoke to Moses”
574NUM8introv1ax0# Numbers 08 General Notes<br>## Structure and formatting<br><br>The consecration of the tabernacle continues in this chapter. The people obeyed Yahwehs exact instructions. (See: [[rc://en/tw/dict/bible/kt/consecrate]] and [[rc://en/tw/dict/bible/kt/tabernacle]])
575NUM82v3fv0must give light in front“must shine towards the front”
576NUM83u9fj0to give light“to shine”
577NUM84vx9cfigs-activepassive0The lampstand was madeThis can be stated in active form. Alternate translation: “They had made the lampstand” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-activepassive]])
578NUM84b9jffigs-simile0with hammered cups like blossomsThey were commanded to form the hammered cups so that they resembled flower blossoms. Alternate translation: “with hammered cups that resemble flower blossoms” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-simile]])
579NUM87wa1q0to purify themHere “them” refers to the Levites.
580NUM87ktl7translate-symaction0Sprinkle the water of atonement on themMoses sprinkling water on them was symbolic of their atonement. Alternate translation: “Sprinkle on their the water that symbolizes atonement” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/translate-symaction]])
581NUM87f2sffigs-ellipsis0wash their clothesThe Levites are supposed to wash their own clothes. You can make clear the understood information. Alternate translation: “then make them wash their clothes” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-ellipsis]])
582NUM88i32f0a young bull and its grain offeringWhen offering a young bull, a grain offering was usually required to accompany it.
583NUM88vp6gfigs-activepassive0of fine flour mingled with oilThis can be stated in active form. Alternate translation: “of fine flour that they have mingled with oil” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-activepassive]])
584NUM89t4tc0assemble the whole community“gather the whole community”
585NUM810v37l0before YahwehHere Yahweh refers to himself by his own name.
586NUM810w5rdtranslate-symaction0the people of Israel must lay their hands on the LevitesThe action “laying on hands” on someone was often done to dedicate them to Yahwehs work or service. Alternate translation: “The people Israel must lay their hands on the Levites, dedicating them to me” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/translate-symaction]])
587NUM811u7v5figs-simile0as a wave offeringAaron was to present the Levites to Yahweh with the same amount of dedication as if they were a sacrifice given to him. Alternate translation: “if they were a wave offering” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-simile]])
588NUM812fq8ntranslate-symaction0The Levites must place their hands on the heads of the bullsThis is a symbolic action that identifies the Levites with the animals being offered. In this way the person is offering himself through the animal to Yahweh. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/translate-symaction]])
589NUM813n5r9figs-simile0lift them up as a wave offering to meAaron was to present the Levites to Yahweh as if he were lifting up an offering to Yahweh. Alternate translation: “dedicate them to me, as if you were lifting them up a wave offering to me” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-simile]])
590NUM815g1xtfigs-explicit0You must purify them. You must offer them as a wave offeringYahweh repeats these things to emphasize their importance. This must happen before the Levites go to serve at the tent of meeting. The full meaning of this statement can be made clear. Alternate translation: “But first, you must purify them. You must offer them as a wave offering” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-explicit]])
591NUM815jl1mfigs-simile0You must offer them as a wave offeringAaron was to present the Levites to Yahweh as if they were a wave offering to him. Alternate translation: “You must dedicate them to me, as if you were presenting a wave offering to me” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-simile]])
592NUM816fh6zfigs-parallelism0each male child who opens the womb, the firstbornThese two phrases mean basically the same thing and are combined for emphasize the firstborn sons. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-parallelism]])
593NUM816wn5hfigs-idiom0male child who opens the wombThis is an idiom. “To open the womb” means to give birth for the first time. Here this refers to the first male child to which a mother gives birth. Alternate translation: “child who is the firstborn son of his mother” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-idiom]])
594NUM817f6xgfigs-euphemism0I took the livesThis is a polite way of referring to when a person kills someone. Alternate translation: “I killed” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-euphemism]])
595NUM817a23t0I set them apartHere “them” refers to “the firstborn from among the people of Israel.”
596NUM818c4qlfigs-ellipsis0I have taken the Levites…instead of all the firstbornThe idea of “taking” is understood from the first part of the sentence and can be repeated in the second. Alternate translation: “I have taken the Levites…instead taking all of the firstborn” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-ellipsis]])
597NUM819s2hrfigs-metaphor0I have given the Levites as a gift to Aaron and his sonsYahweh appointing the Levites to help Aaron and his sons is spoken of as if they were a gift that Yahweh were giving to Aaron and his sons. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor]])
598NUM819f88s0I have taken them…I have given themHere “them” refers to the Levites.
599NUM819av6b0when they come nearHere “they” refers to the people of Israel.
600NUM820r3gbfigs-parallelism0Moses, Aaron, and the whole community of the people of Israel…The people of Israel did this with themHere there are three parallel sentences that give the same information. It is repeated to emphasize that the people did to the Levites as Yahweh had commanded. Alternate translation: “Moses, Aaron, and the whole community of the people of Israel did with the Levites everything that Yahweh had commanded Moses concerning the Levites” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-parallelism]])
601NUM822xtr2figs-abstractnouns0to do their serviceThe word “service,” an abstract noun, can be expressed as a verb. Alternate translation: “to serve” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-abstractnouns]])
602NUM822f4440before Aaron and before Aarons sons“in the presence of Aaron and his sons”
603NUM822x68h0This was“What they did was”
604NUM822lzx30They treated all the Levites in this way“They did to the Levites what Yahweh commanded.” The word “They” refers to the people of Israel.
605NUM824ygl70All of this is for the Levites“All of these commandments are for the Levites”
606NUM824q65xtranslate-numbers0twenty-five years old“25 years old” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/translate-numbers]])
607NUM824l8m60must join the company to serve in the tent of meetingThe word “company” refers to the rest of the people working in the tent of meeting. See how you translated this phrase in [Numbers 4:3](../04/03.md).
608NUM825hw8ktranslate-numbers0at the age of fifty years“at 50 years old” or “when they become 50 years old” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/translate-numbers]])
609NUM9introp8ra0# Numbers 09 General Notes<br>## Special concepts in this chapter<br><br>==Passover ==<br><br>This chapter records the celebration of the Passover for the first time since it began. The people kept the Passover as directed by the Lord. (See: [[rc://en/tw/dict/bible/kt/passover]])
610NUM91zi29translate-ordinal0in the first month of the second year after they came out from the land of EgyptThis means that they had come out of Egypt a year earlier. They were beginning their second year in the wilderness. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/translate-ordinal]])
611NUM91w91ftranslate-hebrewmonths0in the first monthThis is the first month of the Hebrew calendar. It marks when God brought the people of Israel out of Egypt. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/translate-hebrewmonths]] and [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/translate-ordinal]])
612NUM91ku29figs-idiom0after they came out from the land of EgyptHere “they” refers to the people of Israel. The phrase “came out” means to leave. Alternate translation: “after they left the land of Egypt” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-idiom]])
613NUM92c6grfigs-explicit0Let the people…at its fixed time of yearThe word “fixed” means “previously set.” This means that this is when the observe it every year. Alternate translation: “Let the people…at the time of year they currently observe it” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-explicit]])
614NUM93vk82figs-explicit0On the fourteenth day…at its fixed time of yearThis is the set time of year that they celebrate the Passover. The full meaning of this statement can be made clear. Alternate translation: “On the fourteenth day…and observe it, for this is the time you do celebrate it every year” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-explicit]])
615NUM93an5ntranslate-ordinal0the fourteenth day“day 14” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/translate-ordinal]])
616NUM93bb9qfigs-parallelism0follow all the regulations, and obey all the decreesThese two phrases mean basically the same thing and are combined to emphasize that they needed to obey the commands. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-parallelism]])
617NUM93p35mfigs-idiom0You must keep itHere the phrase “keep it” is an idiom which means to observe it. Alternate translation: “You must observe it” or “You must celebrate it” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-idiom]])
618NUM94zr42figs-idiom0keep the Festival of the PassoverHere the word “keep” means to observe. Alternate translation: “observe the Festival of the Passover” or “celebrate the Festival of the Passover” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-idiom]])
619NUM95q5mvtranslate-hebrewmonths0in the first month, on the fourteenth day of the month“on day 14 of the first month.” This refers to time in the Jewish calendar. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/translate-hebrewmonths]] and [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/translate-ordinal]])
620NUM96n99kfigs-explicit0became unclean by the body of a dead manThis implies that they touched the dead man, which made them unclean. You can make clear the full meaning of this statement. Alternate translation: “became unclean because they touched the body of a dead man” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-explicit]])
621NUM96fh1wfigs-metaphor0uncleanA person who God considers spiritually unacceptable or defiled is spoken of as if the person were physically unclean. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor]])
622NUM96uhc8figs-idiom0keep the PassoverHere the word “keep” means to observe. Alternate translation: “observe the Passover” or “celebrate the Passover” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-idiom]])
623NUM97g6utfigs-explicit0because of the dead body of a manThis means that they had touched a dead mans body. You can make the full meaning of this statement clear. Alternate translation: “because we have touched the body of a dead man” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-explicit]])
624NUM97uun2figs-rquestion0Why do you keep us from offering the sacrifice…among the people of Israel?The men ask this question in order to complain that they are not allowed to participate in celebrating the Passover. This rhetorical question can be translated as a statement. Alternate translation: “It is not fair that you keep us away from offering the sacrifice…among the people of Israel.” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-rquestion]])
625NUM97w1xe0fixedset or predetermined
626NUM910t4tmfigs-metaphor0uncleanA person who God considers spiritually unacceptable or defiled is spoken of as if the person were physically unclean. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor]])
627NUM910z9zwfigs-explicit0because of a dead bodyThis refers to someone touching a dead body. Alternate translation: “because you have touched a dead body” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-explicit]])
628NUM910r2ytfigs-idiom0keep the PassoverHere the word “keep” means to observe. Alternate translation: “observe the Passover” or “celebrate the Passover” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-idiom]])
629NUM911y3qafigs-idiom0eat the PassoverHere the word “eat” means to observe. Alternate translation: “observe the Passover” or “celebrate the Passover” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-idiom]])
630NUM911s5xbtranslate-hebrewmonths0the second month on the fourteenth day“day 14 of month 2.” This refers to time in the Jewish calendar. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/translate-hebrewmonths]] and [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/translate-ordinal]])
631NUM911mks70at evening“at sunset”
632NUM911jjy60with bread that is made without yeast“with bread that contains no yeast”
633NUM911p8in0bitter herbsThese are small plants that have a strong and usually bad taste.
634NUM912p3rh0or break any of its bones“and they must not break any of its bones”
635NUM913w4fsfigs-metaphor0any person who is cleanA person who God considers spiritually acceptable is spoken of as if the person were physically clean. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor]])
636NUM913we52figs-idiom0keep the PassoverHere the word “keep” means to observe. Alternate translation: “observe the Passover” or “celebrate the Passover” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-idiom]])
637NUM913vx69figs-metaphor0that person must be cut offHere the phrase “cut off” means to be disowned and sent away. Alternate translation: “that person must be sent away” or “you must send that person away” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor]] and [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-activepassive]])
638NUM913n8410fixedset or predetermined
639NUM913j8p3figs-metaphor0That man must carry his sinHere the concept of the man having to bear the consequences of his sin is spoken of as if his sin were a heavy object that he had to carry. Alternate translation: “That man must bear the punishment for his sin” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor]])
640NUM914ln14figs-you0lives among youHere “you” is plural and refers to the people of Israel. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-you]])
641NUM914t2rffigs-parallelism0he must keep it according to the statute of the Passover and according to its rule“that stranger must keep it and do all that Yahweh has commanded concerning the Passover.” The words “statute” and “rule” mean basically the same thing and are used together to emphasize that the stranger must obey all of the rules about the Passover. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-parallelism]])
642NUM914bz6x0in the land“in the land of Israel”
643NUM915yg8gfigs-activepassive0the tabernacle was set upThis can be stated in active form. Alternate translation: “the Levites set up the tabernacle” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-activepassive]])
644NUM915b1a20the tent of the covenant decreesThis is another name for the tabernacle. See how you translated the phrase “the tabernacle of the covenant decrees” in [Numbers 1:50](../01/50.md).
645NUM915z3jdfigs-simile0It appeared like fire until morningThis refers to the clouds appearance during the night. Here the cloud is compared to looking like a fire. Alternate translation: “During the night the cloud looked like a huge fire until morning” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-simile]])
646NUM916xiu9figs-explicit0It continued that wayIt may be helpful to explain that this refers to the cloud being over the tabernacle. Alternate translation: “The cloud remained this way over the tabernacle” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-explicit]])
647NUM916e3lcfigs-simile0appeared like fire at nightThe clouds appearance is compared to a huge fire. Alternate translation: “it looked like a huge fire at night” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-simile]])
648NUM917s8akfigs-activepassive0the cloud was taken upThis can be stated in active form. Alternate translation: “moved” or “Yahweh took up the cloud” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-activepassive]])
649NUM917tp1c0the cloud stopped“the cloud stopped moving”
650NUM918zmr7figs-abstractnouns0At Yahwehs commandThe word “command” can be expressed as a verb. Alternate translation: “When Yahweh commanded” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-abstractnouns]])
651NUM920ech90on the tabernacle“over the tabernacle”
652NUM920jqu8figs-idiom0make campHere the word “make” means to “set up.” Alternate translation: “set up their camp” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-idiom]])
653NUM921a7ugfigs-explicit0from evening until morningThis means that the cloud only stayed over the tabernacle for one night. You make clear the full meaning of this statement. Alternate translation: “only from evening until morning” or “over the tabernacle for only one night” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-explicit]])
654NUM921ynz2figs-explicit0If it continuedThe full meaning of this statement can be made explicit. “If the cloud stayed over the tabernacle” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-explicit]])
655NUM921zn660only when the cloud lifted would they journey on“then after the cloud moved they would travel”
656NUM922y7i4figs-activepassive0the cloud was taken upThis can be stated in active form. Alternate translation: “the cloud rose up” or “Yahweh took up the cloud” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-activepassive]])
657NUM923acm7figs-abstractnouns0at Yahwehs commandThe word “command” can be expressed as a verb. Alternate translation: “what Yahweh commanded” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-abstractnouns]])
658NUM923h49sfigs-activepassive0Yahwehs command given through MosesThis can be stated in active form. Alternate translation: “the command that Yahweh had given through Moses” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-activepassive]])
659NUM10introvix60# Numbers 10 General Notes<br>## Special concepts in this chapter<br><br>### Trumpets<br>In the ancient Near East, trumpets were used for many purposes. They were used to call people together. They were also used to lead people into battle.<br><br>### Israel starts to move<br><br>Each tribe had its place in line as did the tabernacle. Their movements through the desert were very deliberate and ordered. (See: [[rc://en/tw/dict/bible/kt/tabernacle]])
660NUM102a5wufigs-metonymy0Make two silver trumpetsThis means that Yahweh commanded Moses to have someone make the trumpet. He did not make them himself. Alternate translation: “Tell someone to make two silver trumpets” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy]])
661NUM102a3nlfigs-metonymy0You must use the trumpetsMoses will not blow the trumpets himself, but he will command the priests to blow them. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy]])
662NUM103k8w40in front of you“while you are present.” This means that Moses was to be there with the priest when he blew the trumpets.
663NUM104c73mfigs-parallelism0the leaders, the heads of the clans of IsraelThese two phrases refer to the same group of people. Here the second phrase is used to describe the first phrase. Alternate translation: “the leaders, who are the heads of the clans of Israel” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-parallelism]])
664NUM105vt88figs-you0When you blow a loud signalHere the word “you” is plural. Yahweh is speaking to Moses, but he his referring to the priests. The priests will blow the trumpets, Moses will not. Alternate translation: “When they blow a loud signal” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-you]] and [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy]])
665NUM106m9abfigs-you0When you blow a loud signalHere the word “you” is plural. Yahweh is speaking to Moses, but he is referring to the priests. The priests will blow the trumpets, Moses will not. Alternate translation: “When they blow a loud signal” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-you]] and [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy]])
666NUM106hik8translate-ordinal0the second time“time number 2” or “again” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/translate-ordinal]])
667NUM106bv3w0They must blow a loud signal for their journeys“They” refers to the priests and the word “their” refers to the people of Israel.
668NUM107cga90When the community gathers together“To gather the community together”
669NUM108ias7figs-you0be a regulation for you“be a rule for you.” Here “you” is plural and refers to the people of Israel. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-you]])
670NUM109em5lfigs-synecdoche0When you go to war…oppresses youYahweh is speaking to Moses and uses the word “you,” but he is actually referring the people of Israel going to war. Alternate translation: “When the people of Israel to war…oppresses Israel” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-synecdoche]])
671NUM109mze9figs-metonymy0then you must sound an alarm with the trumpetsHere Yahweh again speaks to Moses using the word “you” but actually wants Moses to have the priests blow the trumpets. Alternate translation: “then you must command the priests to sound an alarm with the trumpets” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy]])
672NUM109unu5figs-idiom0call you to mindThis phrase “call to mind” means to remember. Alternate translation: “remember you” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-idiom]])
673NUM1010k3j1figs-abstractnouns0of celebrationThe noun “celebration” can be expressed with the verb “celebrate.” Alternate translation: “when you celebrate” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-abstractnouns]])
674NUM1010elw2figs-metonymy0you must blow the trumpetsHere Yahweh again speaks to Moses using the word “you,” but actually wants him to have the priests blow the trumpets. Alternate translation: “you must command the priests to blow the trumpets” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy]]),
675NUM1010cu9ltranslate-hebrewmonths0at the beginnings of the monthsThere are 12 months on the Hebrew calendar. The beginning phase of the moon with its sliver of light marked the beginning of each month in the lunar calendar. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/translate-hebrewmonths]])
676NUM1010d7ndfigs-you0your burnt offerings…your fellowship offerings…you to meIn these phrases the words “your” and “you” are plural and refer to the people of Israel. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-you]])
677NUM1010fs2w0over the sacrifices“in honor of the sacrifices”
678NUM1010ii25figs-abstractnouns0will act as a reminder of you to me“will act as a memorial for you of me.” The word “reminder” can be expressed with the verb “remind.” Alternate translation: “will always remind you of me” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-abstractnouns]])
679NUM1010da3q0These will actThe word “these” refers to the trumpets and the sacrifices.
680NUM1011g9q8translate-ordinal0In the second year“In year 2.” This refers to the second year after Yahweh brought the Israelites out of Egypt. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/translate-ordinal]])
681NUM1011etr3translate-hebrewmonths0in the second month, on the twentieth day of the month“on day 20 of month 2.” This is the second month of the Hebrew calendar. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/translate-hebrewmonths]] and [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/translate-ordinal]])
682NUM1011be2gfigs-activepassive0the cloud was liftedThis can be stated in active form. Alternate translation: “the cloud rose up” or “Yahweh lifted the cloud” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-activepassive]])
683NUM1011gt380the tabernacle of the covenant decreesThe tabernacle was also called by this longer name because the ark with the law of God was placed inside it. See how you translated this in [Numbers 1:50](../01/50.md).
684NUM1013qmj1figs-activepassive0Yahwehs command given through MosesThis can be stated in active form. Alternate translation: “the commands that Yahweh had given through Moses” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-activepassive]])
685NUM1014x7lp0The camp under the banner of Judahs descendantsThis camp includes the three tribes under the division of Judah: Judah, Issachar, and Zebulun.
686NUM1014pjd4translate-ordinal0went out firstThey packed up their camp and they left that place before all the others left. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/translate-ordinal]])
687NUM1014dc5v0Nahshon son of AmminadabSee how you translated this mans name in [Numbers 1:7](../01/07.md).
688NUM1015w1an0Nethanel son of ZuarSee how you translated this mans name in [Numbers 1:8](../01/08.md).
689NUM1016d9ka0Eliab son of HelonSee how you translated this mans name in [Numbers 1:9](../01/09.md).
690NUM1017drx60Gershon…MerariSee how you translated these mens names in [Numbers 3:17](../03/17.md).
691NUM1018fj8y0the armies under the banner of Reubens campThis refers to the armies of the tribes under the division of Reuben: Reuben, Simeon, and Gad.
692NUM1018tn9f0Elizur son of ShedeurSee how you translated this mans name in [Numbers 1:5](../01/05.md).
693NUM1019yx6m0Shelumiel son of ZurishaddaiSee how you translated this mans name [Numbers 1:6](../01/06.md).
694NUM1020r29y0Eliasaph son of DeuelSee how you translated this mans name in [Numbers 1:14](../01/14.md).
695NUM1021n1gg0KohathitesThis refers to the descendants of Kohath. See how you translated this in [Numbers 3:27](../03/27.md).
696NUM1022q3rx0The armies under the banner of Ephraims descendantsThis refers to the armies of the tribes under the division of Ephraim: Ephraim, Manasseh, and Benjamin.
697NUM1022rfy70Elishama son of AmmihudSee how you translated this mans name in [Numbers 1:10](../01/10.md).
698NUM1023g3jn0Gamaliel son of PedahzurSee how you translated this mans name in [Numbers 1:10](../01/10.md).
699NUM1024f97k0Abidan son of GideoniSee how you translated this mans name in [Numbers 1:11](../01/11.md).
700NUM1025m8a20The armies that camped under the banner of Dans descendantsThis refers to the armies of the tribes under the division of Dan: Dan, Asher, and Naphtali.
701NUM1025bi6d0Ahiezer son of AmmishaddaiSee how you translated this mans name in [Numbers 1:12](../01/12.md).
702NUM1026c4yp0Pagiel son of OkranSee how you translated this mans name in [Numbers 1:13](../01/13.md).
703NUM1027g3gk0Ahira son of EnanSee how you translated this mans name in [Numbers 1:15](../01/15.md).
704NUM1029eup1translate-names0Hobab son of ReuelThis is the name of a man. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/translate-names]])
705NUM1029ggx50that Yahweh described“that Yahweh described to us”
706NUM1029w51l0we will do you good“we will treat you well”
707NUM1031pn47figs-idiom0You must watch out for usThe phrase “watch out” means to guide and to take care of. Alternate translation: “You can guide us and show us how to live in the desert” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-idiom]])
708NUM1033q53a0They journeyed“They” refers to the people of Israel.
709NUM1033hp2qfigs-explicit0the mountain of YahwehThis refers to Mount Sinai. The full meaning of this statement can be made explicit. Alternate translation: “Mount Sinai, the mountain of Yahweh” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-explicit]])
710NUM1033ilz3figs-personification0The ark of the covenant of Yahweh went before themThe group of Levites carrying the ark of the covenant went before the people of Israel as the traveled. Alternate translation: “Men carried the ark of the covenant of Yahweh before them as they traveled” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-personification]])
711NUM1034r4vx0by daylight“every day” or “during the day”
712NUM1035rz81figs-personification0Whenever the ark set outHere the ark is spoken of as if were a person traveling. The ark was really being carried by men. Alternate translation: “Whenever the people carrying the ark set out” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-personification]])
713NUM1035hqm2figs-metaphor0Rise up, YahwehHere the phrase “rise up” is a request for Yahweh to act, in this case Moses is asking him to scatter their enemies. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor]])
714NUM1035n947figs-metaphor0Make those who hate you run from youHere Moses speaks about Yahweh causing their enemies to flee from the people of Israel as if they were fleeing from Yahweh himself. Alternate translation: “Make those who hate you run away from your ark and your people” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor]])
715NUM1036a1npfigs-personification0Whenever the ark stoppedHere the ark is spoken of as if were a person traveling. The ark was really being carried by men. Alternate translation: “Whenever the people carrying the ark stopped” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-personification]])
716NUM1036s46dfigs-explicit0many tens of thousandsThis refers to people. The full meaning of this statement can be made explicit. Alternate translation: “many tens of thousands of people” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-explicit]])
717NUM11introt7jv0# Numbers 11 General Notes<br>## Special concepts in this chapter<br><br>### Complaining<br>Moses complained about having too much responsibility. Therefore, God gave seventy men the spirit of prophecy to help Moses. The people complained about food, even though Yahweh was miraculously providing them with their food. The people complained because they did not have meat or fish to eat. God sent them quail. He punished some of the people, but it does not say why God did this. (See: [[rc://en/tw/dict/bible/kt/spirit]] and [[rc://en/tw/dict/bible/kt/prophet]])
718NUM111y6b30Fire from Yahweh burned“Yahweh sent fire that burned”
719NUM113n5yefigs-activepassive0That place was namedThis can be stated in the active form. Alternate translation: “They named that place” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-activepassive]])
720NUM114tfn7figs-rquestion0Who will give us meat to eat?The Israelites ask this question in order to complain and to express their desire for something other than manna to eat. This can be expressed as a statement. Alternate translation: “We wish that we had meat to eat.” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-rquestion]])
721NUM116s5bq0our appetite is gone“we do not want to eat” or “we cannot eat”
722NUM117wpg90coriander seedCoriander is also known as cilantro. This seed serves as a spice when dried.
723NUM117y9r30resinThis is a sticky substance with a pale yellow color.
724NUM1110uu2rfigs-metaphor0in Moses eyeshe eyes represent seeing, and seeing represents thoughts or judgment. Alternate translation: “in Moses opinion” or “in Moses judgement” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor]])
725NUM1111zm5kfigs-rquestion0General Information:Moses complains to Yahweh using several rhetorical questions. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-rquestion]])
726NUM1111qg3bfigs-rquestion0Why have you treated your servant so badly? Why are you not pleased with me?Moses used these questions to complain about the way God was treating him. They can be expressed as statements. Moses speaks of himself in the third person. Alternate translation: “You should not treat me, your servant, so badly. You should not be angry with me!” or “I, your servant, have done nothing wrong for you to treat me so badly!” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-rquestion]] and [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-123person]])
727NUM1111jll4figs-metaphor0You make me carry the load of all these peopleMoses complains and speaks of leading the people and providing for them as if he were carrying a heavy load. Alternate translation: “You make me responsible for all these people, but its too hard for me” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor]])
728NUM1112hah2figs-rquestion0Did I conceive all these people?Moses used this question to remind God that Moses was not their father. Alternate translation: “I am not the father of all these people.” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-rquestion]])
729NUM1112iw91figs-rquestion0Have I given them birth so that you should say to me, Carry…baby?Moses wants God to remember that God told him to take care of the Israelites even though Moses was not their father. Alternate translation: “I have not given them birth, so you have no right to say to me, Carry…baby!” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-rquestion]])
730NUM1112p2qzfigs-metaphor0Carry them closely to your chestTo take care of the Israelites is spoken of as if it were to carry a helpless newborn baby. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor]])
731NUM1112b2i5figs-rquestion0Should I carry them…to give them?This rhetorical question can be translated as a statement. Alternate translation: “You should not expect me to carry them…to give them!” or “I am not able to carry them…to give them!” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-rquestion]])
732NUM1113pr1gfigs-rquestion0Where can I find meat to give to all this people?Moses used this question to complain that it was impossible for him to give meat to all the people. Alternate translation: “I cannot possibly find enough meat to give to all these people.” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-rquestion]])
733NUM1114is35figs-metaphor0I cannot bear all these people aloneMoses speaks of leading and providing for the people as if he were carrying them. Alternate translation: “I cannot provide for all these people alone” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor]])
734NUM1114x4d7figs-idiom0They are too much for meThis is an idiom. Alternate translation: “This responsibility is too difficult for me” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-idiom]])
735NUM1117tp3hfigs-metonymy0some of the Spirit that is on youThe “Spirit” here represents the power that Gods Spirit had given to Moses so that Moses could do what God told him to do. Alternate translation: “some of the power that the Spirit has given you” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy]])
736NUM1117dz3zfigs-metaphor0They will bear the burden of the people with youGod speaks of the responsibility of leading and providing for the people as if it were a burden that Moses and the leaders would carry. Alternate translation: “They will help you care for the people” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor]])
737NUM1117qll3figs-metaphor0You will not have to bear it aloneGod speaks of the responsibility of leading and providing for the people as if it were a burden that Moses and the leaders would carry. Alternate translation: “You will not care for them alone” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor]])
738NUM1118l15u0General Information:Yahweh continues speaking to Moses.
739NUM1118mc86figs-rquestion0Who will give us meat to eat?The Israelites had asked this question in order to complain and to express their desire for something other than manna to eat. It can be expressed as a statement. Alternate translation: “We wish that we had meat to eat.” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-rquestion]])
740NUM1120mhi2figs-metaphor0until it comes out of your nostrilsPossible meanings are (1) God speaks of vomiting as if the food would come out through their nostrils. Alternate translation: “until you are sick and vomit” or (2) they would eat so much meat that it would be as if it would come out of their nostrils. Alternate translation: “until it feels like it would have to come out of your nostrils” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor]])
741NUM1120r2iyfigs-rquestion0Why did we leave Egypt?The people had used this question to express regret and to complain. Alternate translation: “We never should have left Egypt.” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-rquestion]])
742NUM1121sej6translate-numbers0600,000 people“six hundred thousand people” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/translate-numbers]])
743NUM1122tbn5figs-rquestion0Should we kill flocks and herds to satisfy them? Should we catch all the fish in the sea to satisfy them?Moses uses these questions to express his doubt that there could be enough meat to feed all of the people. Alternate translation: “We would have to kill entire flocks and herds and catch all the fish in the sea to satisfy them!” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-rquestion]])
744NUM1122xap3figs-doublet0flocks and herdsThese two words mean basically the same thing. Together they emphasize a great number of animals. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-doublet]])
745NUM1122c3w9figs-hyperbole0all the fish in the seaThe word “all” is an exaggeration to show how impossible it was to provide food for all the people of Israel. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-hyperbole]])
746NUM1122u4s60to satisfy them“to satisfy their hunger”
747NUM1123ky75figs-metonymy0Is my hand short?Here the word “hand” represents Gods power. God uses this question to rebuke Moses for thinking that God did not have the power to provide enough meat for the people. Alternate translation: “Do you think that I am not powerful enough to do this?” or “You should know I am more than strong enough to do this.” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy]] and [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-rquestion]])
748NUM1124qz740Yahwehs words“what Yahweh had said”
749NUM1125c9s5figs-metonymy0some of the Spirit that was on MosesThe “Spirit” here represents the power that Gods Spirit had given to Moses. See how you translated a similar phrase in [Numbers 11:17](../11/17.md). Alternate translation: “some of the power that the Spirit had given to Moses” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy]])
750NUM1125g325figs-metaphor0put it on the seventy eldersGiving power to the elders is spoken of as putting the Spirit on them. See how you translated a similar phrase in [Numbers 11:17](../11/17.md). Alternate translation: “gave it to the seventy elders” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor]])
751NUM1125i7ynfigs-metaphor0When the Spirit rested on themHaving power from the Spirit is spoken of as if the Spirit rested on them. Alternate translation: “When they had power from the Spirit” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor]])
752NUM1126dn97figs-metaphor0The Spirit also rested on themThe Spirit giving them power is spoken of as if the Spirit rested on them. Alternate translation: “The Spirit also gave them power” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor]])
753NUM1126b766figs-activepassive0Their names were written on the listThis can be written in active form. Alternate translation: “Moses had written their names on the list” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-activepassive]])
754NUM1128p5f70stop them“tell them to stop prophesying”
755NUM1129x4nafigs-rquestion0Are you jealous for my sake?Moses uses this question to rebuke Joshua. It can be translated as a statement, if necessary. Alternate translation: “You should not be jealous for my sake.” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-rquestion]])
756NUM1129sl5xfigs-explicit0Are you jealous for my sake?What Joshua might have been jealous about can be stated clearly if needed. Alternate translation: “Are you concerned that they might be taking away something that belongs to me?” or “Are you concerned that people will not respect my authority?” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-explicit]])
757NUM1129nm1sfigs-metaphor0that he would put his Spirit on them allMoses speaks of Gods Spirit giving people power as if God were to put his Spirit on them. Alternate translation: “that Gods Spirit would give them all power” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor]])
758NUM1131esv9translate-unknown0quaila small bird (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/translate-unknown]])
759NUM1131k1e20about a days journey on one side and a days journey on the other side“in each direction for as far as a person could walk in one day”
760NUM1131w6altranslate-bdistance0about two cubitsA cubit is a unit of measurement equal to about 46 centimeters. Alternate translation: “about 92 centimeters” or “about 1 meter” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/translate-bdistance]] and [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/translate-numbers]])
761NUM1132t6d9figs-doublenegatives0No one gathered less than ten homers of quailThis is a double negative which can be expressed as a positive statement. Alternate translation: “Everyone gathered at least ten homers of quail” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-doublenegatives]])
762NUM1132r8bgtranslate-bvolume0ten homersA homer is a unit of volume equal to about 220 liters. Alternate translation: “2,200 liters” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/translate-bvolume]])
763NUM1133zs3jfigs-parallelism0While the meat was still between their teeth, while they were chewing itThese two phrases mean basically the same thing. Together they emphasize that God punished them immediately, even while they were eating the meat. Alternate translation: “While they were still eating the meat” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-parallelism]])
764NUM1134xkj8figs-activepassive0That place was named Kibroth HattaavahThis can be stated in active form. Alternate translation: “They named that place Kibroth Hattaavah” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-activepassive]] and [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/translate-names]])
765NUM1135j14ntranslate-names0HazerothThis is the name of a place in the desert. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/translate-names]])
766NUM12introqam40# Numbers 12 General Notes<br>## Structure and formatting<br><br>Some translations set each line of poetry farther to the right than the rest of the text to make it easier to read. The ULT does this with the poetry in 12:6-8.<br><br>## Important figures of speech in this chapter<br><br>### Idiom<br><br>God used the idiom “mouth to mouth” meaning “speaking directly with both people present.” This indicated that Moses was more than just a prophet and greater than other prophets. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-idiom]] and [[rc://en/tw/dict/bible/kt/prophet]])
767NUM122h4pvfigs-rquestion0Has Yahweh spoken only with Moses? Has he not spoken also with us?Miriam and Aaron use these questions to complain that Moses had so much authority and they did not. This can be expressed as a statement. Alternate translation: “Yahweh has not spoken only with Moses. He has also spoken with us.” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-rquestion]])
768NUM122aac30Now Yahweh heardThe word “Now” hear draws attention to the important point that follows.
769NUM123v4cpwriting-background0Now the man Moses“Now” is used to mark a break in the main story line. The narrator tells background information about Moses character. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/writing-background]])
770NUM125nrn9figs-metaphor0a pillar of cloudThe shape of the cloud is spoken of as if it were a pillar. Alternate translation: “a cloud shaped like a pillar” or “a tall cloud” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor]])
771NUM127q7sy0My servant Moses is not like that“I do not speak to Moses like that”
772NUM127m3bffigs-metonymy0He is faithful in all my houseHere “my house” represents the nation of Israel. Being faithful in Gods house represents being faithful in leading Israel. Alternate translation: “Moses leads my people faithfully” or “Moses is the one whom I trust to lead my people Israel” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy]])
773NUM128n7drfigs-rquestion0So why are you unafraid to speak against my servant, against Moses?Yahweh asks this question to rebuke Miriam and Aaron. It can be translated as a statement. Alternate translation: “You should be afraid to speak against my servant, against Moses.” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-rquestion]])
774NUM128f9rhfigs-parallelism0against my servant, against MosesThe phrase “against Moses” clarifies that he is the “servant” of whom Yahweh speaks. Alternate translation: “against my servant, Moses” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-parallelism]])
775NUM129b7b8figs-metaphor0Yahwehs anger burned against themYahwehs anger is spoken of as if it were a fire. Alternate translation: “Yahweh became very angry with them” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor]])
776NUM1210e5f3figs-simile0was as white as snowLeprosy turned Miriams skin white. Alternate translation: “became very white” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-simile]])
777NUM1211e1ytfigs-metonymy0do not hold this sin against usTo hold peoples sin against them is to say that they are guilty for their sin. Here it represents punishing them for their sin. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy]])
778NUM1212ml35figs-simile0Please do not let her be like a dead newborn whose flesh is half consumedMiriams leprosy would cause her body to decay until she died. The flesh being decayed is spoken of as if it were eaten. Alternate translation: “Please do not let her be like a dead newborn baby whose flesh is half decayed” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-simile]] and [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor]])
779NUM1213tf8r0Please heal her, God, pleaseHere “please” is repeated for emphasis.
780NUM1214f2gqfigs-hypo0If her father had spit in her faceThis describes something that could have happened but did not. Spitting in someones face was a terrible insult. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-hypo]]and [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/translate-symaction]])
781NUM1215dk19figs-metaphor0Miriam was shut outside the campBeing sent out of the camp and not being allowed to go back in is spoken of as if there were a door that was closed behind her. Alternate translation: “Miriam was sent outside the camp” or “Miriam was kept outside the camp” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor]])
782NUM1215ww7lfigs-activepassive0Miriam was shut outside the campThis can be stated in active form. Alternate translation: “Moses shut Miriam outside the camp” or “Moses sent Miriam outside the camp” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-activepassive]])
783NUM1216w7ur0HazerothThis is the name of a place in the desert. See how you translated it in [Numbers 11:35](../11/35.md).
784NUM13introa1bi0# Numbers 13 General Notes<br>## Special concepts in this chapter<br><br>### Spies<br><br>Leaders from each of the tribes went to spy on the Promised Land in Canaan. Yahweh was not concerned with how many people were there, because he could defeat them. It appears that he is testing the faith of the people. The people were supposed to be excited to enter this wonderful land, instead they were afraid. (See: [[rc://en/tw/dict/bible/kt/promisedland]] and [[rc://en/tw/dict/bible/kt/test]] and [[rc://en/tw/dict/bible/kt/faith]])
785NUM132mg6wfigs-pastforfuture0which I have givenGod had decided that the land of Canaan would belong to the people of Israel, but they had not yet moved into it. Alternate translation: “which I have decided to give” or “which I will soon give” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-pastforfuture]])
786NUM132t5e20Each man must be a leader among them“Each man whom you send must be a leader among his tribe”
787NUM134l3bhtranslate-names0Shammua son of ZaccurThese are mens names. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/translate-names]])
788NUM135eby6translate-names0Shaphat…HoriThese are mens names. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/translate-names]])
789NUM136c885translate-names0JephunnehA mans name. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/translate-names]])
790NUM137tja2translate-names0IgalA mans name. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/translate-names]])
791NUM138yw3ktranslate-names0NunA mans name. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/translate-names]])
792NUM139l162translate-names0Palti…RaphuThese are mens names. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/translate-names]])
793NUM1310sbw9translate-names0Gaddiel…SodiThese are mens names. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/translate-names]])
794NUM1311n7lltranslate-names0Gaddi…SusiThese are mens names. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/translate-names]])
795NUM1311f5iffigs-explicit0from the tribe of Joseph (that is to say, from the tribe Manasseh)The relationship between Joseph and Manasseh can be stated clearly. Alternate translation: “from the tribe of Josephs son Manasseh” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-explicit]])
796NUM1312hpf5translate-names0Ammiel…GemalliThese are mens names. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/translate-names]])
797NUM1313x1fntranslate-names0Sethur…MichaelThese are mens names. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/translate-names]])
798NUM1314m5uetranslate-names0Nahbi…VophsiThese are mens names. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/translate-names]])
799NUM1315f4tztranslate-names0Geuel…MakiThese are mens names. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/translate-names]])
800NUM1316bb3l0Hoshea son of NunSee how you translated these mens names in [Numbers 13:8](../13/08.md).
801NUM1319kv19figs-rquestion0Is it good or bad? What cities are there? Are they like camps, or are they fortified cities?Moses asks these questions to explain the kind of information that the men were to report back to him. These can be expressed as a statement. Alternate translation: “See if the land is good or bad, what kind of cities are there, and whether those cities are only camps, or whether they have defensive walls around them.” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-rquestion]])
802NUM1319x34f0Are they like camps, or are they fortified citiesFortified cities had strong walls around them to protect them from enemy armies. Camps did not have these walls.
803NUM1321t6catranslate-names0Zin…RehobThese are names of places. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/translate-names]])
804NUM1321ubr4translate-transliterate0the wilderness of ZinThe word “Zin” here is the Hebrew name of the wilderness. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/translate-transliterate]])
805NUM1322f2jutranslate-names0ZoanThis is the name of a place. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/translate-names]])
806NUM1322vki3figs-activepassive0Hebron had been built seven years before Zoan in EgyptThis can be stated in active form. Alternate translation: “the Canaanites had built Hebron 7 years before the Egyptians built Zoan” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-activepassive]] and [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/translate-numbers]])
807NUM1322z3rntranslate-names0Ahiman…Sheshai…TalmaiThese are names of clans that were named after their ancestors. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/translate-names]])
808NUM1322i3eitranslate-names0AnakThis is the name of a man. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/translate-names]])
809NUM1323hg6etranslate-names0EshkolThis is the name of a place. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/translate-names]])
810NUM1323th6k0between two of their group“between two men of their group”
811NUM1324rxd9figs-activepassive0That place was namedThis can be stated in active form. Alternate translation: “They named that place” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-activepassive]])
812NUM1325ky7rtranslate-numbers0After forty days“After 40 days” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/translate-numbers]])
813NUM1326kr4lfigs-metonymy0They brought back wordHere “word” refers to a report. Alternate translation: “They brought back their report” or “They reported what they had seen” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy]])
814NUM1327id7vfigs-metaphor0It certainly flows with milk and honey“Milk and honey certainly flow there.” They spoke of the land being good for animals and plants as if the milk and honey from those animals and plants were flowing through the land. Alternate translation: “It is certainly excellent for raising livestock and growing crops” or “It is certainly very fertile land” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor]] and [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy]])
815NUM1327q2asfigs-metonymy0milkSince milk comes from cows and goats, it represents livestock and the food produced from the livestock. Alternate translation: “food from livestock” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy]])
816NUM1327qn6hfigs-metonymy0honeySince honey is produced from flowers, it represents crops and the food produced from the crops. Alternate translation: “food from crops” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy]])
817NUM1332du7c0they spread around…They saidHere “they” refers to all of the men who examined the land except for Caleb and Joshua.
818NUM1332e74q0the land that they had examinedHere “they” refers to all of the men who examined the land including Caleb and Joshua.
819NUM1332i1fsfigs-metaphor0a land that eats up its inhabitantsThe men speak of the land, or the people of the land, being very dangerous as if the land ate up people. Alternate translation: “a very dangerous land” or “a land where the people will kill us” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor]])
820NUM1333zz8mtranslate-names0AnakThis is the name of a man. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/translate-names]])
821NUM1333ckl6figs-metaphor0In our own sight…in their sightHere sight represents evaluation and judgement. Alternate translation: “In our own opinion…in their opinion” or “In our own judgement…in their judgement” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor]])
822NUM1333s8xmfigs-simile0we were like grasshoppers in comparison with themThe men speak of grasshoppers to show how very small they thought themselves to be compared to the people of the land. Alternate translation: “we are as small as grasshoppers in comparison with them” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-simile]])
823NUM14intropaw90# Numbers 14 General Notes<br>## Important figures of speech in this chapter<br>### Rhetorical Questions<br>The author uses several rhetorical questions in this chapter. These questions indicate that people did not have faith in Yahweh. Yahweh also uses rhetorical questions to show the peoples lack of faith. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-rquestion]] and [[rc://en/tw/dict/bible/kt/faith]])
824NUM143r8f9figs-rquestion0Why did Yahweh bring us to this land to die by the sword?The people use this question in order to complain and accuse Yahweh of treating them unfairly. It can be translated as a statement. Alternate translation: “Yahweh should not have brought us to this land only to die by the sword.” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-rquestion]])
825NUM143c2apfigs-metonymy0to die by the swordHere “the sword” represents either being killed by the sword or being killed in battle. Alternate translation: “to die when people attack us with swords” or “to die in battle” or (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy]])
826NUM143y89nfigs-rquestion0Is it not better for us to return to Egypt?The people use this question to encourage people to agree with them that it would be better to return to Egypt. It can be translated as a statement. Alternate translation: “It would be better for us to return to Egypt than to try to conquer Canaan.” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-rquestion]])
827NUM144t6qp0They said to each anotherThis refers to the people of Israel.
828NUM145f4j7translate-symaction0lay facedown“lay down with their faces touching the ground.” Moses and Aaron did this to show that they were humbling themselves before God. They feared that God might punish the people for rebelling against him. Alternate translation: “lay facedown in humility to God” or “lay facedown to pray to God” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/translate-symaction]])
829NUM146p2vstranslate-names0Nun…JephunnehThese are names of men. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/translate-names]])
830NUM146d9igfigs-activepassive0who were some of those sentThis can be stated in active form. Alternate translation: “who were some of those whom Moses sent” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-activepassive]])
831NUM146s58btranslate-symaction0tore their clothesTearing ones clothes was a gesture indicating the person is very troubled and is mourning. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/translate-symaction]])
832NUM148nc38figs-metaphor0The land flows with milk and honeyThey spoke of the land being good for animals and plants as if the milk and honey from those animals and plants flowed through it. See how you translated this in [Numbers 13:27](../13/27.md). Alternate translation: “It is excellent for raising livestock and growing crops” or “It is very fertile land” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor]])
833NUM149qgd70Connecting Statement:Joshua and Caleb continue speaking to the people of Israel.
834NUM149yk5gfigs-metaphor0for they are bread to usJoshua and Caleb speak of destroying their enemies as easily as if they were eating bread. Alternate translation: “We will destroy them as easily as we can eat food” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor]] and [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-simile]])
835NUM149en4qfigs-activepassive0Their protection will be removed from themThis can be stated in active form. Alternate translation: “Yahweh will remove their protection from them” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-activepassive]])
836NUM149z1a2figs-abstractnouns0Their protectionThe abstract noun “protection” can be stated as “protect.” Alternate translation: “Anyone that might protect them” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-abstractnouns]])
837NUM1411g9t8figs-rquestion0How long must this people despise me? How long must they fail to trust me, despite all the signs…them?Yahweh uses these questions to show that he was angry and had lost patience with the people. They can be translated as statements. Alternate translation: “This people has despised me for too long. They have failed to trust me for too long, despite all the signs…them.” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-rquestion]])
838NUM1412fg730disinherit them“reject them from being my people.” This may imply that he would destroy them, and some versions translate it that way.
839NUM1412i52qfigs-you0make from your own clanHere “your” is singular and refers to Moses. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-you]])
840NUM1414ugy1figs-metaphor0you are seen face to facePossible meanings are (1) Moses speaks of God showing himself to his people as if God had allowed them to actually see his face. Alternate translation: “they have seen you” or (2) Moses speaks of the intimate relationship between him and God as if Moses could see Gods face when God spoke to him. This can be stated in active form. Alternate translation: “you speak directly to me” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor]]and [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-activepassive]])
841NUM1415py5ffigs-metaphor0as one manKilling them all at the same time is spoken of as killing them as one person. Alternate translation: “all at one time” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor]])
842NUM1418rp6dfigs-abstractnouns0abundant in covenant faithfulnessThe abstract noun “faithfulness” can be stated as “faithful” or “faithfully.” Alternate translation: “always faithful to his covenant” or “always faithfully loves his people” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-abstractnouns]])
843NUM1418gp2rfigs-metaphor0He will by no means clear the guilty“he will certainly not clear guilty people.” Clearing away peoples sin is a metaphor for refusing to punish them. God would not clear away the sin of guilty people. Alternate translation: “He will always punish the guilty” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor]])
844NUM1418z9dafigs-metaphor0when he brings the punishment of the ancestors sin on their descendantsPunishing people is spoken of as if punishment were an object that could be brought and put on people. Alternate translation: “when he punishes the guilty peoples descendants for the guilty peoples sins” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor]])
845NUM1421ft8lfigs-activepassive0all the earth will be filled with my gloryThis can be stated in active form. Alternate translation: “my glory will fill all the earth” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-activepassive]])
846NUM1422nu5r0they have still tempted me“they have continued to test me”
847NUM1422ksb4figs-idiom0these ten timesHere the number 10 represents too many times. Alternate translation: “too many times” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-idiom]])
848NUM1422hz59figs-metonymy0have not listened to my voiceHere “listened” represents obedience, and Gods voice represents what he said. Alternate translation: “have not obeyed what I have said” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy]])
849NUM1423jnd20Connecting Statement:Yahweh continues speaking to Moses.
850NUM1424n5djfigs-metonymy0because he had another spiritHere “spirit” represents his attitude. Caleb was willing to obey God. What his attitude was can be stated clearly. Alternate translation: “because he had a different attitude” or “because he was willing to obey God” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy]] and [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-explicit]])
851NUM1427tw5bfigs-rquestion0How long must I tolerate this evil community that criticizes me?Yahweh asks this question because he has lost patience with the people. It can be translated as a statement. Alternate translation: “I have tolerated this evil community who has criticized me long enough.” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-rquestion]])
852NUM1427xx71figs-abstractnouns0I have heard the complaining of the people of IsraelThe word “complaining,” an abstract noun, can be expressed as a verb. Alternate translation: “I have heard the people of Israel complain” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-abstractnouns]])
853NUM1428l1fy0as you have spoken in my hearing“as I have heard you say”
854NUM1429w3wafigs-metonymy0Your dead bodies will fallTheir dead bodies falling represents them dying. Alternate translation: “You will die” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy]])
855NUM1429eyl2figs-activepassive0you who were counted in the censusThis can be stated in active form. Alternate translation: “you whom Moses counted in the census” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-activepassive]])
856NUM1429me6z0from twenty years old and upward“twenty years old and older”
857NUM1432aj16figs-metonymy0your dead bodies will fallTheir dead bodies falling represents them dying. Alternate translation: “you will die” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy]])
858NUM1433kz3x0Your children will be shepherds in the wildernessSome modern versions choose to translate, “Your children will wander in the wilderness.” This is because in ancient times, shepherds usually wandered from place to place so their flocks and herds could find pasture.
859NUM1433qfw30They must bear the consequences of your acts“They must suffer the consequences of your acts” or “They must suffer because of your acts”
860NUM1433np7afigs-metonymy0until the end of your corpsesA corpse is a dead body. The end of their corpses represents the last of the them dying. Alternate translation: “until the last one of you dies” or “until all of you die” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy]])
861NUM1434b4f10bear the consequences of your sins“suffer the consequences of your sins” or “suffer because of your sins”
862NUM1435ymw2figs-explicit0They will be completely cut offThis probably means that they will no longer exist. Alternate translation: “they will come to an end” or “they will all be destroyed” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-explicit]])
863NUM1437s3psfigs-explicit0these men who had brought out a bad report about the land were struck down, and they died of a plague before YahwehThe phrase “plague before Yahweh” shows that Yahweh struck them down. This can be stated in active form. Alternate translation: “Yahweh struck down these men who had brought out a bad report about the land, and they died” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-explicit]])
864NUM1440a9pc0Look, we are hereThey use these words to emphasize that they have changed their minds and now want to do what they should have done the day before. Your language may have a different way of showing this.
865NUM1441ey92figs-rquestion0Why are you now violating Yahwehs command?Moses asks this question to rebuke the people of Israel. This rhetorical question can be translated as a statement. Alternate translation: “You should not be violating Yahwehs command again.” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-rquestion]])
866NUM1442e9xwfigs-metaphor0Yahweh is not with youHelping them is spoken of as being with them. Alternate translation: “Yahweh will not help you” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor]])
867NUM1442h2klfigs-activepassive0to prevent you from being defeated by your enemiesThis can be stated in active form. Alternate translation: “to prevent your enemies from defeating you” or “to give you victory over your enemies” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-activepassive]])
868NUM1443vu71figs-metonymy0you will die by the swordHere “the sword” refers to battle. Alternate translation: “you will die in battle” or “they will kill you when you fight against them” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy]])
869NUM1443wp6tfigs-metaphor0you turned back from following YahwehObeying Yahweh is spoken of as following him, and stopping doing that is spoken of as turning away from him. Alternate translation: “you stopped obeying Yahweh” or “you have decided not to obey Yahweh” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor]])
870NUM1443qj3cfigs-metaphor0he will not be with youHelping them is spoken of as being with them. Alternate translation: “he will not help you” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor]])
871NUM1444dy4m0they presumed to go up into the hill country“they dared to go up into the hill country even though God did not approve”
872NUM1444c73c0into the hill countryMuch of the land of Israel is elevated. When the Israelites crossed the Jordan River valley to attack the Canaanites, there were hills that they had to climb in order to go farther into the land of Canaan.
873NUM15intros9dr0# Numbers 15 General Notes<br>## Special concepts in this chapter<br>### Purifying the people<br>As the people travel through the wilderness, Yahweh is purifying them. He is doing this so that they are able to enter into the Promised Land. (See: [[rc://en/tw/dict/bible/kt/purify]] and [[rc://en/tw/dict/bible/kt/promisedland]])<br><br>## Other possible translation difficulties in this chapter<br><br>### Prostitution<br><br>The imagery of prostitution is commonly used in Scripture to indicate that Yahweh alone is to be worshiped. The people are compared to the prostitute because a husband is to only have a sexual relationship with his wife. Both the prostitute and the worship of other gods are violations of this exclusive relationship. Many cultures will struggle with this imagery because of a desire to use euphemisms. (See: [[rc://en/tw/dict/bible/kt/falsegod]] and [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-euphemism]])
874NUM151kit40General Information:Numbers 15:1-32 tells what God told Moses to tell the people of Israel.
875NUM153w63bfigs-metaphor0to produce a pleasing aroma for Yahweh from the herd or the flock“to produce from the herd or flock a smell that pleases Yahweh.” The Lords pleasure with the aroma represents his pleasure with the person who burns the offering. Alternate translation: “to please Yahweh by burning a sacrifice from the herd or the flock” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor]])
876NUM154x2380a burnt offeringThis refers to the offerings spoken of in [Numbers 15:3](../15/03.md).
877NUM154yb2vtranslate-bvolume0a tenth of an ephahAn ephah is a unit of volume equal to about 22 liters. Alternate translation: “about 2 liters” or “two liters” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/translate-bvolume]])
878NUM154tf7wtranslate-bvolume0one-fourth of a hinA hin is a unit of volume equal to about 3.7 liters. Alternate translation: “about 1 liter” or “one liter” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/translate-bvolume]])
879NUM156c6bqtranslate-bvolume0two-tenths of an ephahAn ephah is a unit of volume equal to about 22 liters. Alternate translation: “4 liters” or “four and a half liters” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/translate-bvolume]])
880NUM156n7vutranslate-bvolume0a third of a hinA hin is a unit of volume equal to about 3.7 liters. Alternate translation: “one liter” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/translate-bvolume]])
881NUM157pp6efigs-metaphor0It will produce a sweet aroma for Yahweh“It will produce a smell that pleases Yahweh.” The Lords pleasure with the aroma represents his pleasure with the person who burns the offering. Alternate translation: “You will please Yahweh by offering it” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor]])
882NUM159tu6ytranslate-bvolume0three-tenths of an ephahYou may convert this to a modern measure. Alternate translation: “six and one half liters” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/translate-bvolume]])
883NUM159r51wtranslate-bvolume0half a hinYou may convert this to a modern measure Alternate translation: “two liters” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/translate-bvolume]])
884NUM1510l51mfigs-activepassive0made by fireThis can be stated in active form. Alternate translation: “that you burn on the altar” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-activepassive]])
885NUM1510h4r6figs-metaphor0to produce a sweet aroma for Yahweh“to produce a smell that pleases Yahweh.” The Lord being pleased with the sincere worshiper who offers the sacrifice is spoken of as if God were pleased with the aroma of the sacrifice. Alternate translation: “to please Yahweh by offering it” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor]])
886NUM1511f88gfigs-activepassive0It must be doneThis can be stated in active form. Alternate translation: “You must do it” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-activepassive]])
887NUM1512a9x6figs-activepassive0must be done as describedThis can be stated in active form. Alternate translation: “you must do as I have described” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-activepassive]])
888NUM1513p4ptfigs-activepassive0made by fireThis can be stated in active form. Alternate translation: “that they burn on the altar” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-activepassive]])
889NUM1513ziu6figs-metaphor0to produce an aroma that is pleasing to Yahweh“to produce a smell that pleases Yahweh.” Yahweh being pleased with the sincere worshiper who offers the sacrifice is spoken of as if Yahweh were pleased with the aroma of the sacrifice. Alternate translation: “to please Yahweh by offering it” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor]])
890NUM1514l1difigs-activepassive0he must make an offering made by fireThis can be stated in active form. Alternate translation: “he must burn an offering on the altar” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-activepassive]])
891NUM1514b1iafigs-metaphor0to produce a sweet aroma for Yahweh“to produce a smell that pleases Yahweh.” The Lord being pleased with the sincere worshiper who offers the sacrifice is spoken of as if God were pleased with the aroma of the sacrifice. Alternate translation: “to please Yahweh by offering it” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor]])
892NUM1515wi5k0As you are, so also must be the travelerPossible meanings are (1) “You and the traveler staying with you are alike before Yahweh” or (2) “The same law applies to both you and the traveler”
893NUM1515l678figs-explicit0He must act as you act before Yahweh“He must act as you act in Yahwehs presence.” Because it says that they must act as the Israelites in Yahwehs presence, it is implied that they must obey all of Yahwehs commands. Alternate translation: “he must act as you act and obey all of Yahwehs commands” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-explicit]])
894NUM1519w5icfigs-activepassive0the food produced in the landThis can be stated in active form. Alternate translation: “the food that the land produces” or “the food that you produce in the land” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-activepassive]])
895NUM1520yt5qfigs-metonymy0the first of your doughPossible meanings are that this refers to (1) the first grain that they would gather during the harvest or (2) the dough that they would make from the first of their grain. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy]])
896NUM1520i3c90a loafCalling it a loaf implies that they would cooked the dough first.
897NUM1520huf4figs-idiom0to raise it up as a raised offeringThis idiom “raise it up” refers to offering it as a gift. Alternate translation: “to offer it as a gift” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-idiom]])
898NUM1520hum80a raised offering from the threshing floorThe offering is spoken of as being from the threshing floor because this is where they would separate the grain from the other parts of the plant.
899NUM1522pp7r0General Information:The word “you” here refers to Israelite people.
900NUM1522xs3r0Connecting Statement:God continues telling Moses what he must tell the people.
901NUM1524mua7figs-metaphor0to produce a sweet aroma for Yahweh“to produce a smell that pleases Yahweh.” The Lord being pleased with the sincere worshipers who offer the sacrifice is spoken of as if God were pleased with the aroma of the sacrifice. Alternate translation: “to please Yahweh by burning it” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor]])
902NUM1524l26tfigs-activepassive0must be made a grain offering and drink offeringThis can be stated in active form. Alternate translation: “you must make a grain offering and drink offering” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-activepassive]])
903NUM1524w7mxfigs-activepassive0as commanded by the decreeThis can be stated in active form. Alternate translation: “as the decree commands” or “as I commanded when I made the decree” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-activepassive]])
904NUM1525xii5figs-activepassive0They will be forgivenThis can be stated in active form. Alternate translation: “I will forgive them” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-activepassive]])
905NUM1525gs8cfigs-activepassive0made by fireThis can be stated in active form. Alternate translation: “that they made by fire” or “that they burned on the altar” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-activepassive]])
906NUM1526scd4figs-activepassive0all the community of the people of Israel will be forgivenThis can be stated in active form. Alternate translation: “I will forgive all the community of the people of Israel” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-activepassive]])
907NUM1527de370a female goat a year old“a 1-year-old female goat”
908NUM1528xn5jfigs-activepassive0That person will be forgiven when atonement has been madeThis can be stated in active form. Alternate translation: “I will forgive that person when the priest has made atonement” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-activepassive]])
909NUM1530i7a8figs-metaphor0That person must be cut off from among his peopleThe metaphor “cut off” has at least three possible meanings. They can be expressed in active form: (1) “his people must send him away” or (2) “I will no longer consider him to be one of the people of Israel” or (3) “his people must kill him.” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor]] and [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-activepassive]])
910NUM1531jjv8figs-metonymy0has broken my commandmentNot obeying a commandment is spoken of as breaking it. Alternate translation: “has disobeyed my commandment” or “has not obeyed what I commanded” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy]])
911NUM1531d6w9figs-metonymy0His sin will be on himHere “sin” represents either (1) punishment for that sin or (2) guilt of that sin. Sin being on him is a metaphor for either (1) being punished or (2) being guilty. Alternate translation: (1) “I will punish him because of his sin” or (2) “I will consider him guilty” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy]] and [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor]])
912NUM1534rs36figs-activepassive0it had not been declared what should be done with himThis can be stated in active form. Alternate translation: “Yahweh had not declared what they should do with him” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-activepassive]])
913NUM1535hw5xfigs-activepassive0The man must surely be put to deathThis can be stated in active form. Alternate translation: “You must surely put the man to death” or “The man must surely die” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-activepassive]])
914NUM1538k8rm0the descendants of Israel“the people of Israel”
915NUM1539hl7a0to carry them out“to obey them”
916NUM1539gwl3figs-metaphor0so that you do not look to your own heart and your own eyes“Look to” here is a metaphor for think about. The heart represents what a person wants, and the eyes represent what a person sees and wants. Alternate translation: “so that you do not think about whatever you want” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor]] and [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy]])
917NUM1539vhx4figs-metaphor0prostitute yourselves to themBeing unfaithful to God by choosing to do whatever they want is spoken of as if they were women who were unfaithful to their husband by choosing to have sinful relationships with other men. It can be stated clearly that this was a shameful thing to do. Alternate translation: “be shamefully unfaithful to me” or “do those things instead of obeying me” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor]] and [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-explicit]])
918NUM1540q9my0Connecting Statement:God continues telling Moses what to tell the people of Israel. The word “you” refers to the people.
919NUM1540x4hpfigs-idiom0call to mindThis is an idiom. Alternate translation: “remember” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-idiom]])
920NUM1541zvn90I am Yahweh your GodThis clause is repeated for emphasis.
921NUM16introq8140# Numbers 16 General Notes<br>## Special concepts in this chapter<br><br>### Rebellion and punishment<br><br>A certain Levite and a few men from the tribe of Reuben claimed that they were just as good as Moses and Aaron, and they also could do the work of sacrificing animals at the sacred tent. So Moses told them to come to the sacred tent and burn incense to Yahweh. God then made the earth open and swallow up these leaders and their families. He also sent fire to destroy 250 other men who had joined with those leaders. These actions showed that only the Levites, those whom Yahweh appointed, could be priests. Also, it taught the people that to rebel against Yahwehs anointed was to rebel against Yahweh. (See: [[rc://en/tw/dict/bible/kt/appoint]] and [[rc://en/tw/dict/bible/kt/priest]] and [[rc://en/tw/dict/bible/kt/anoint]])
922NUM161xx9n0KohathSee how you translated this mans name in [Numbers 3:17](../03/17.md).
923NUM162t69qfigs-metaphor0rose up against MosesRebelling or criticizing someone in authority is spoken of as if they were standing up to fight. Alternate translation: “rebelled against Moses” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor]])
924NUM162uge1translate-numbers0two hundred and fifty“250” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/translate-numbers]])
925NUM162xrx50well-known members in the community“famous members of the community” or “important men in the community”
926NUM163d8r9figs-idiom0You have gone too farThis represents doing more than one should. Alternate translation: “You have done more than you should” or “You assume to have more authority than you should” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-idiom]])
927NUM163d8nyfigs-rquestion0Why do you lift up yourselves above the rest of Yahwehs community?The men ask this question to rebuke Moses and Aaron. It can be translated as a statement. Alternate translation: “You are wrong to lift up yourselves above the rest of Yahwehs community.” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-rquestion]])
928NUM163df9efigs-metaphor0lift up yourselves above the restConsidering someone to be important is spoken of as lifting it up. Alternate translation: “consider yourselves more important than the rest” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor]])
929NUM164srs6translate-symaction0he lay facedownThis indicates that Moses was humbling himself before God. He was afraid that God would punish the people for rebelling against God and his chosen leaders. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/translate-symaction]])
930NUM165fhi5figs-activepassive0who is set apart to himThis can be stated in active form. Alternate translation: “whom Yahweh has set apart for himself” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-activepassive]])
931NUM166q4mg0Connecting Statement:Moses continues speaking to Korah and the men who were with Korah.
932NUM166gjn60censerscontainers in which to burn incense
933NUM167ch73figs-idiom0before YahwehThis is an idiom. Alternate translation: “in Yahwehs presence” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-idiom]])
934NUM167mzq8figs-activepassive0that man will be set apart to YahwehThis can be stated in active form. Alternate translation: “Yahweh will set apart that man for himself” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-activepassive]])
935NUM167d9vhfigs-idiom0You have gone too farThis represents doing more than one should. Alternate translation: “You have done more than you should” or “You assume to have more authority than you should” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-idiom]])
936NUM169e9pffigs-rquestion0is it a small thing for you…to serve them?Moses uses this question to rebuke Korah and the men with him. It can be translated as a statement. Alternate translation: “You behave as though it is a small thing for you…to serve them!” or “You should not consider it a small thing…to serve them!” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-rquestion]])
937NUM169b5rz0a small thing for you“not enough for you” or “unimportant to you”
938NUM1610l58jfigs-metaphor0you are seeking the priesthood alsoWanting to have the priesthood is spoken of as if they were looking for it. Alternate translation: “you want to have the priesthood too” or “you want to be priests also” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor]])
939NUM1611lf5dfigs-rquestion0Who is Aaron that you grumble against him?Moses uses this question to show them that when they complain about what Aaron does, they are really complaining against Yahweh, because Aaron was doing what Yahweh told him to do. Alternate translation: “You are not really complaining about Aaron, but about Yahweh, whom Aaron obeys!” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-rquestion]])
940NUM1613mx6ifigs-rquestion0Is it a small thing that you have brought us…to kill us in the wilderness?Dathan and Abiram use this question to rebuke Moses. It can be translated as a statement. Alternate translation: “You behave as though it was a small thing for you to bring us…and kill us in the wilderness.” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-rquestion]])
941NUM1613pgv90a small thing“not enough” or “unimportant”
942NUM1613gs63figs-metaphor0a land flowing with milk and honeyThey spoke of the land being good for animals and plants as if the milk and honey from those animals and plants were flowing through the land. See how you translated this in [Numbers 14:8](../14/08.md). Alternate translation: “that is excellent for raising livestock and growing crops” or “a very fertile land” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor]] and [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy]])
943NUM1613v8lmfigs-hyperbole0to kill usThe people exaggerate because they will hold Moses responsible if any of them die. Alternate translation: “to have us die” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-hyperbole]])
944NUM1614bm99figs-metaphor0as an inheritanceThey spoke of what God would give them to be theirs forever as if it were an inheritance. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor]])
945NUM1614vux9figs-rquestion0Now do you want to blind us with empty promises?The people used this question to accuse Moses. It can be translated as a statement. Alternate translation: “Now you want to blind us with empty promises.” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-rquestion]])
946NUM1614j7zcfigs-metaphor0to blind usDeceiving people is spoken of as making them blind. Alternate translation: “to deceive us” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor]])
947NUM1614f558figs-metaphor0with empty promisesThey speak of promises that are not kept as if they are empty containers. Alternate translation: “with promises that you do not keep” or “by promising to do things that you do not do” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor]])
948NUM1615ic4xfigs-synecdoche0I have not taken one donkey from themOne donkey here represents anything that a person my take from someone else. Alternate translation: “I have not taken anything from them, not even one donkey” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-synecdoche]])
949NUM1617u87u0censera container in which to burn incense
950NUM1621f57bfigs-metaphor0that I may consume themDestroying them is spoken of as if God were to eat them. Alternate translation: “that I may destroy them” or “and I will destroy them” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor]])
951NUM1622zgg1translate-symaction0lay facedownThis shows that Moses and Aaron were humbling themselves before God. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/translate-symaction]])
952NUM1622npf6figs-metonymy0the God of the spirits of all humanityHere “spirits” represents the ability to live. Alternate translation: “the God who gives life to all humanity” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy]])
953NUM1622xz17figs-rquestion0if one man sins, must you be angry with all the community?Moses and Aaron use this question to plead with God for the people. It can be translated as a statement. Alternate translation: “please do not be angry with all the community because one man sins” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-rquestion]])
954NUM1626adx7figs-metaphor0you will be consumedBeing destroyed is spoken of as if they would be eaten. Alternate translation: “you will be destroyed” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor]])
955NUM1626r6nzfigs-metaphor0you will be consumed by all their sinsBeing destroyed because of their sins is spoken of as if the sins would destroy them. Alternate translation: “you will be destroyed because of all their sins” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor]])
956NUM1626t6kafigs-activepassive0you will be consumed by all their sinsThis can be stated in active form. Alternate translation: “all their sins will destroy you” or “Yahweh will destroy you because of all their sins” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-activepassive]])
957NUM1628wbf70By this you will knowHere “this” refers to what Moses will say next.
958NUM1630ntr5figs-simile0the earth opens its mouth and swallows themMoses speaks as if the earth were alive and the opening in the ground into which these people would fall were a large mouth that would eat them. Alternate translation: “and they fall into it and are buried underneath the ground” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-simile]])
959NUM1632f596figs-metaphor0The earth opened its mouth and swallowed themMoses speaks of the earth as if it were alive, and the hole that the people fell into as if it were the earths mouth. Alternate translation: “The earth opened up like a large mouth, and they fell into it and were buried in it” or “There was a giant hole in the ground, and they fell into it and were buried in it” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor]])
960NUM1633ruw60went down alive into SheolA similar phrase occurs in [Numbers 16:30](../16/30.md). See how you translated it there.
961NUM1634ti290They exclaimed“They” refers to “All Israel.”
962NUM1634ap66figs-metaphor0The earth may swallow us up alsoThe people speak of the earth as if it were alive. Alternate translation: “The earth might open up and we too will fall into it” or “If the earth opens up again, we too will fall into it and be buried” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor]])
963NUM1635hv92figs-metaphor0fire flashed out from Yahweh and devoured the 250 menBeing destroyed by fire is spoken of as if they were eaten by the fire. Alternate translation: “fire flashed out from Yahweh and destroyed the 250 men” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor]])
964NUM1635m6g1translate-numbers0250 men“two hundred and fifty men” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/translate-numbers]])
965NUM1637g7hj0out of the flamesThis refers to the flames that burned the 250 men.
966NUM1638i2t4figs-metonymy0those who lost their livesLosing their lives represents dying. Alternate translation: “those who died” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy]])
967NUM1638bm9vfigs-activepassive0Let them be madeHere “them” refers to the censers. This can be stated in active form. Alternate translation: “Let Eleazar make them” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-activepassive]])
968NUM1638li470they are set apart…They will be a signHere “they” and “They” refer to the censers.
969NUM1639as46figs-activepassive0that had been used by the men who were burned upThis can be stated in active form. Alternate translation: “that the men whom the fire had burned up had used” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-activepassive]])
970NUM1642wnr10Then it happenedThis phrase is used here to mark an important event in the story. If your language has a way for doing this, you could consider using it here.
971NUM1642bu590had assembled against Moses and Aaron“had assembled to complain against Moses and Aaron”
972NUM1642fm5n0behold, the cloud“suddenly, the cloud.” Here “behold” shows that the people were surprised by what they saw.
973NUM1645f8q6figs-metaphor0so that I may consume themGod speaks of destroying them as if he would eat them. Alternate translation: “so that I may destroy them” or “and I will destroy them” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor]])
974NUM1645y1aetranslate-symaction0lay down with their faces to the groundThis indicates that Moses and Aaron are humbling themselves before God. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/translate-symaction]])
975NUM1646pv5ifigs-metonymy0anger is coming from YahwehAnger coming from God represents God showing his anger. Alternate translation: “Yahweh is showing us his anger” or “Yahweh is very angry and is acting according to his anger” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy]])
976NUM1647s2fifigs-metonymy0he put in the incensePutting the incense in the censer here represents burning it. Alternate translation: “he burned the incense” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy]])
977NUM1648fgs5figs-activepassive0the plague was stoppedThis can be stated in active form. Alternate translation: “the plague stopped spreading” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-activepassive]])
978NUM1649e8gmtranslate-numbers014,700 in number“fourteen thousand seven hundred in number” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/translate-numbers]])
979NUM17introb38c0# Numbers 17 General Notes<br>## Special concepts in this chapter<br><br>### Which tribe should be special workers for God?<br><br>God told Moses that each tribe should bring one wooden staff and leave it overnight at the temple. The next day Aarons staff representing the tribe of Levi bloomed and produced ripe almond nuts. This showed that the tribe of Levi was still the tribe chosen to be Yahwehs priests. (See: [[rc://en/tw/dict/bible/kt/elect]] and [[rc://en/tw/dict/bible/kt/priest]])
980NUM172qi3jtranslate-numbers0twelve“12” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/translate-numbers]])
981NUM173jjh70Connecting Statement:Yahweh continues speaking to Moses.
982NUM173xg670Levis staffThe name Levi here refers to the tribe of Levi.
983NUM173w59t0for each leader from his ancestors tribeHere “his” refers to “each leader.”
984NUM174hr73figs-synecdoche0the covenant decreesThe phrase “the covenant decrees” refers to the box that held the tablets that the covenant decrees were written on. Alternate translation: “the ark of the covenant” or “the box that holds the covenant decrees” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-synecdoche]])
985NUM175s9fj0the staff of the man whom I choose will bud“buds will start to grow on the staff of the man whom I choose”
986NUM175i4pafigs-abstractnouns0cause the complaints from the people of Israel to stop, which they are speaking against youHere “complaints” is an abstract noun that can be expressed as a verb. Alternate translation: “make the people of Israel stop complaining against you” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-abstractnouns]])
987NUM176b916figs-activepassive0selected from each of the ancestral tribesThis can be stated in active form. Alternate translation: “whom Moses selected from each of the ancestors tribes” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-activepassive]])
988NUM177md78figs-synecdoche0the tent of the covenant decreesThe phrase “the covenant decrees” refers to the box that held the tablets that the covenant decrees were written on. Alternate translation: “the tent of the covenant box” or “the tent that the covenant decrees are in” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-synecdoche]])
989NUM178sb520beholdThe word “behold” here shows that something especially important has happened. You might have a similar word in your language.
990NUM1710nwq2figs-synecdoche0the covenant decreesThe phrase “the covenant decrees” refers to the box that held the tablets that the covenant decrees were written on. Alternate translation: “the ark of the covenant” or “the box that holds the covenant decrees” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-synecdoche]])
991NUM1710n4ipfigs-abstractnouns0so that you may end complaints against meThe word “complaints” is an abstract noun that can be expressed as a verb. Alternate translation: “so that you may stop them from complaining against me” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-abstractnouns]])
992NUM1710b4j80or they will dieThis is what would happen if the people were to continue complaining. God wanted to prevent this. Alternate translation: “so that they will not die”
993NUM1712m73bfigs-parallelism0We will die here. We will all perish!These two phrases mean basically the same thing and are combined for emphasis. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-parallelism]])
994NUM18intros8q60# Numbers 18 General Notes<br>## Special concepts in this chapter<br><br>### Tithes and offerings<br><br>The tribes of Israel were required to bring a tithe to the Levites in order to free them to serve Yahweh as priests. There is a detailed description of what belonged to Yahweh in this chapter. (See: [[rc://en/tw/dict/bible/kt/priest]])
995NUM181u2mxfigs-activepassive0all sins committed against the sanctuaryThis can be stated in active form. Alternate translation: “all sins that anyone commits against the sanctuary” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-activepassive]])
996NUM181g8xhfigs-activepassive0all sins committed by anyone in the priesthoodThis can be stated in active form. Alternate translation: “all sins that anyone in the priesthood commits” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-activepassive]])
997NUM181ljg90anyone in the priesthood“any priest”
998NUM183gbu10Connecting Statement:Yahweh continues speaking to Aaron.
999NUM183gri8figs-you0They must serve you“They” refers to members of the tribe of Levi; the word “you” is singular and refers to Aaron. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-you]])
1000NUM183yig6figs-pronouns0or they and also you will dieHere “they” refers to any member of the tribe of Levi who comes “near to anything in the sanctuary;” the word “you” is plural and refers to both Aaron and the rest of the Levites who are serving in approved roles. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-pronouns]])
1001NUM184b6pcfigs-you0They must join you“They” refers to members of the tribe of Levi; the word “you” is singular and refers to Aaron. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-you]])
1002NUM184nn6efigs-you0not come near youHere “you” is plural and refers to both Aaron and the rest of the Levites. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-you]])
1003NUM185zaj3figs-you0You must take responsibilityHere “you” is plural and refers to both Aaron and the rest of the Levites. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-you]])
1004NUM185lc1dfigs-metonymy0so that my anger does not come on the people of Israel againPossible meanings are (1) this represents God being extremely angry with his people. Alternate translation: “so that I do not become very angry with the people of Israel again” or (2) this represents God punishing them because of his anger. Alternate translation: “so that I do not punish the people of Israel again” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy]])
1005NUM186ken50Connecting Statement:Yahweh continues speaking to Aaron.
1006NUM186y9nkfigs-metaphor0They are a gift to youYahweh appointing the Levites to help Aaron is spoken of as if they were a gift that Yahweh were giving to Aaron. Alternate translation: “They are like a gift to you” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor]])
1007NUM186h66dfigs-metonymy0given to meHere “given” to God represents being set apart to serve God. This can be stated in active form. Alternate translation: “which I have set apart for myself” or “and I have set them apart for myself” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy]] and [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-activepassive]])
1008NUM187eda8figs-you0only you and your sonsHere “you” and “your” are singular and refer to Aaron. Other occurrences of “you” and “your” are plural and refer to Aaron and his sons. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-you]])
1009NUM187vju40exercise the priesthood“do the work of priests”
1010NUM187j8mnfigs-metonymy0everything inside the curtainBeing inside the curtain represents being inside the room behind the curtain. Alternate translation: “everything in the room behind the curtain” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy]])
1011NUM187w3i9figs-activepassive0Any foreigner who approaches must be put to deathThis can be stated in active form. Alternate translation: “Any foreigner who approaches must die” or “You must put to death any foreigner who approaches” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-activepassive]])
1012NUM187ctt4figs-explicit0who approachesWhat they should not approach can be stated clearly. Alternate translation: “who approaches the sacred things” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-explicit]])
1013NUM188ua7zfigs-idiom0the offerings raised up to meHere “raised up to me” represents giving or offering something to God. This can be stated in active form. Alternate translation: “the offerings that people give to me” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-idiom]] and [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-activepassive]])
1014NUM188jdj30I have given these offerings to youGod speaks as if he had already done this because it is a decision that he had already made. Alternate translation: “I give these offerings to you”
1015NUM188x3sq0as your ongoing shareA share is a portion of something that someone receives. Alternate translation: “as the portion that you will continually receive”
1016NUM189c2ddfigs-activepassive0kept from the fireThis can be stated in active form. Alternate translation: “that you do not completely burn on the altar” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-activepassive]])
1017NUM1810smj20Connecting Statement:God continues speaking to Aaron.
1018NUM1812k3q50Connecting Statement:God continues speaking to Aaron.
1019NUM1812d7gf0the firstfruitsThis refers to the first of the best oil, wine, and grain that they harvest.
1020NUM1813urx1figs-metaphor0Everyone who is clean in your familyBeing acceptable to God is spoken of as if they were clean. Alternate translation: “Everyone in your family who is acceptable to me” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor]])
1021NUM1814ri2f0Connecting Statement:God continues speaking to Aaron.
1022NUM1815ym9kfigs-parallelism0Everything that opens the womb, all the firstbornThese two phrases mean basically the same thing. Alternate translation: “Every firstborn male” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-parallelism]])
1023NUM1815axb3figs-idiom0Everything that opens the wombThe idiom “opens the womb” means to be the first male that a mother gives birth to. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-idiom]])
1024NUM1815a5y80the people must certainly buy back every firstborn sonInstead of sacrificing their firstborn sons, people had to pay the priests for their sons.
1025NUM1816w52gfigs-activepassive0Those that are to be bought back by the people must be bought back after becoming one month oldThis can be stated in active form. Alternate translation: “The people must buy them back when they become one month old” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-activepassive]])
1026NUM1816vr570Those that are to be bought backMost likely this refers only to firstborn humans that must be bought back and not to firstborn unclean animals.
1027NUM1816xet4translate-bweight0five shekels…which equals twenty gerahsIf it is necessary to use modern weight units, here are two ways of doing it. Alternate translation: “five pieces of silver…each of which equals ten grams” or “fifty grams of silver, using the standard weights that are used in the sanctuary” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/translate-bweight]])
1028NUM1816t62ufigs-explicit0five shekelsA shekel is a unit of weight. What was weighed can be stated clearly. Alternate translation: “five shekels of silver” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-explicit]])
1029NUM1816r9citranslate-bweight0sanctuary shekelThere were shekels of different weights. This is the one that people had to use in the sanctuary of the sacred tent. It weighed twenty gerahs, which was about 11 grams. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/translate-bweight]])
1030NUM1817r3d60Connecting Statement:God continues speaking to Aaron.
1031NUM1817s5mffigs-explicit0You must sprinkle their bloodThat he must kill the animals first can be stated clearly. Alternate translation: “You must kill them and sprinkle their blood” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-explicit]])
1032NUM1817rqa6figs-activepassive0made by fireThis can be stated in active form. Alternate translation: “that you make by fire” or “that you burn with fire on the altar” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-activepassive]])
1033NUM1817dth7figs-metaphor0an aroma pleasing to YahwehThe Lords pleasure with the aroma represents his pleasure with the person who burns the offering. Alternate translation: “and Yahweh will be pleased with you” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor]])
1034NUM1818maz6figs-activepassive0the raised breast and the right thighThis can be stated in active form. Alternate translation: “the breast and the right thigh that you lift up as a gift to me” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-activepassive]])
1035NUM1819h1fp0Connecting Statement:God continues speaking to Aaron.
1036NUM1819a4zb0I have given to youGod speaks as if he had already done this because it is a decision that he had already made. Alternate translation: “I give to you”
1037NUM1819he1c0as a continual shareA share is a portion of something that someone receives. Alternate translation: “as the portion that you will continually receive”
1038NUM1819a21efigs-parallelism0an everlasting covenant of salt…a binding covenant foreverThe two phrases refer to the same thing. Together they emphasize that the covenant will endure forever. Alternate translation: “an agreement forever” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-parallelism]])
1039NUM1819y9jetranslate-symaction0an everlasting covenant of salt“a covenant made with salt.” Salt represented permanence and was used in offerings and covenant meals. Alternate translation: “a permanent covenant” or “an everlasting covenant” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/translate-symaction]])
1040NUM1820hmh1figs-metaphor0You will have no inheritance in the peoples landGod speaks of the land that the other people will possess as if they will inherit it. Alternate translation: “You will not possess any of the peoples land” or “You will not receive any of the land that the Israelites will possess” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor]])
1041NUM1820l9jbfigs-metaphor0I am your share and inheritanceGod speaks of the great honor that Aaron and his descendants will have by serving him as priests as if God were something that they will inherit. Alternate translation: “Instead, I am what you will have” or “Instead, I will allow you to serve me and I will provide for you through that service” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor]])
1042NUM1821t6380Connecting Statement:God continues speaking to Aaron.
1043NUM1821b9ib0look, I have givenThe word “look” here adds emphasis to what follows. Alternate translation: “indeed, I have given”
1044NUM1821c1zkfigs-metaphor0as their inheritanceGod speaks of what Aaron and his descendants will receive as if they will inherit it. Alternate translation: “as their portion of what I give to all Israel” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor]])
1045NUM1823eq2i0Connecting Statement:God continues speaking to Aaron.
1046NUM1823g23kfigs-metaphor0Among the people of Israel they must have no inheritanceGod speaks of the land that the other people of Israel will possess as if they will inherit it. The Levites would not receive any of the land. Alternate translation: “they must not have any of the land that the other people of Israel receive” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor]])
1047NUM1824wik9figs-metaphor0as their inheritanceGod speaks of what Aaron and his descendants will receive as if they will inherit it. Alternate translation: “as their portion of what I give to all Israel” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor]])
1048NUM1826j6qu0When you receive from the people of Israel the tenth that I have given to you from themThe people of Israel would offer Yahweh a tenth of their crops and animals, and Yahweh would give that to the Levites.
1049NUM1826wkn9figs-metaphor0for your inheritanceGod speaks of what Aaron and his descendants will receive as if they will inherit it. Alternate translation: “as your portion of what I give to all Israel” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor]])
1050NUM1827cx1bfigs-activepassive0Your contribution must be considered by youThis can be stated in active form. Alternate translation: “You must consider your contribution” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-activepassive]])
1051NUM1828nd9b0Connecting Statement:God continues tell Moses what he must tell the Levites.
1052NUM1828k8mw0you must give his contribution to Aaron the priestHere “his” refers to Yahweh. It was Yahwehs contribution in the sense that they had to give it to Yahweh. Alternate translation: “you must give Aaron the priest the contribution that you owe Yahweh”
1053NUM1829g53lfigs-activepassive0that have been given to youThis can be stated in active form. Alternate translation: “that the people of Israel give to you” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-activepassive]])
1054NUM1830c3xf0Connecting Statement:God continues speaking to Moses.
1055NUM1830l7ak0the best of it“the best of what you have received from the people of Israel”
1056NUM1831g3lw0the rest of your giftsThe “gifts” are the offerings that the Israelites give to God and that the Levites receive from them.
1057NUM1832v4s30You will not incur any guilt by eating and drinking it“You will not be guilty when you eat and drink it”
1058NUM19intrornm70# Numbers 19 General Notes<br>## Special concepts in this chapter<br><br>### Ritually clean<br><br>This chapter talks about being clean. Some of these rituals were required to make a priest clean in order to set them apart to serve Yahweh. Other rituals were required because they prevented people from getting sick. (See: [[rc://en/tw/dict/bible/kt/clean]])
1059NUM192vs5rfigs-doublet0a statute, a lawThese two words share similar meanings. Alternate translation: “a statute of the law” or “a legal statute” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-doublet]])
1060NUM192u2gx0bring to youHere “you” is singular and refers to Moses.
1061NUM192x8cyfigs-doublet0flaw or blemishThese two words mean basically the same thing and emphasize that this animal is to have no imperfections. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-doublet]])
1062NUM195rtx60in his sight“in his view” or “so he could see it”
1063NUM196vjb70priest must take cedarwood“The priest” refers to Eleazar.
1064NUM196q8lh0scarlet wool“red wool”
1065NUM197zpt10Then he must wash his clothesHere “he” refers to Eleazar the priest.
1066NUM197kc6dfigs-metaphor0he will remain uncleanBeing unacceptable to God or unfit to do any sacred work is spoken of as not being clean. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor]])
1067NUM199a8bffigs-metaphor0Someone who is cleanBeing acceptable to God and fit to do sacred work is spoken of as being clean. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor]])
1068NUM199nn8tfigs-activepassive0These ashes must be keptThis can be stated in active form. Alternate translation: “You must keep these ashes” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-activepassive]])
1069NUM199wn85figs-metaphor0in a clean placeBeing acceptable to God is spoken of as being clean. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor]])
1070NUM1910t9bqfigs-metaphor0He will remain uncleanBeing unacceptable to God or unfit to do any sacred work is spoken of as not being clean. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor]])
1071NUM1911k7e9figs-metaphor0General Information:The ideas of “clean” and “purify” represent being acceptable to God. The ideas of “unclean,” “defile,” “impurity,” and “uncleanness” represent not being acceptable to God. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor]] and [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor]])
1072NUM1911n7ev0the dead body of any man“the dead body of any person”
1073NUM1912d2fzfigs-metonymy0purify himselfThe person would ask someone who is clean to purify him by sprinkling on him some water mixed with the cows ashes. Asking someone to purify him is spoken of as if he were to purify himself. Alternate translation: “ask someone to purify him” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy]])
1074NUM1912jjk6figs-doublenegatives0if he does not purify himself the third day, then he will not be clean on the seventh dayThis can be stated in a positive form. Alternate translation: “he will be clean on the seventh day only if he purifies himself the third day” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-doublenegatives]])
1075NUM1913fvi7figs-metaphor0That person must be cut offHere the phrase “be cut off” means to be disowned and sent away. See how you translated this in [Numbers 9:13](../09/13.md). Alternate translation: “That person must be sent away” or “you must send that person away” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor]] and [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-activepassive]])
1076NUM1913f6bqfigs-activepassive0the water for impurity was not sprinkled on himThis can be stated in active form. Alternate translation: “no one sprinkled the water for impurity on him” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-activepassive]])
1077NUM1913t2p60the water for impurity“the water that is sprinkled on impure things to make them pure” or “the water for making things pure”
1078NUM1913i3uyfigs-parallelism0He will remain unclean; his uncleanness will remain on himThese two phrases mean basically the same thing and are combined for emphasis. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-parallelism]])
1079NUM1914n5mxfigs-metaphor0General Information:The idea of “unclean” represents not being acceptable to God or fit for use. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor]])
1080NUM1915aj43figs-doublenegatives0Every open container with no cover becomes uncleanThis can be stated in a positive form. Alternate translation: “Open containers will remain clean only if they have covers” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-doublenegatives]])
1081NUM1916kwe8figs-activepassive0someone who has been killed with a swordThis can be stated in active form. Alternate translation: “someone whom someone else has killed with a sword” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-activepassive]])
1082NUM1917j1j3figs-metaphor0General Information:The idea of “unclean” represents not being acceptable to God or fit for use. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor]])
1083NUM1917j1j4figs-metaphor0General Information:The ideas of “clean” and “purify” here represent being acceptable to God. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor]])
1084NUM1920d5l6figs-metaphor0General Information:The ideas of “clean” and “purify” represent being acceptable to God and making something acceptable to God. The ideas of “unclean,” “defile,” and “impurity,” represent not being acceptable to God, making something unacceptable to God, and the state of being unacceptable to God. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor]]) (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor]])
1085NUM1920mz5qfigs-metaphor0that person will be cut offHere the phrase “be cut off” means to be disowned and sent away. See how you translated this in [Numbers 9:13](../09/13.md). Alternate translation: “That person must be sent away” or “you must send that person away” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor]] and [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-activepassive]])
1086NUM1920u7dzfigs-activepassive0The water for impurity has not been sprinkled on himThis can be stated in active form. Alternate translation: “No one has sprinkled the water for impurity on him” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-activepassive]])
1087NUM1921bs1a0the water for impurity“the water that is sprinkled on impure things to make them pure” or “the water for making things pure.” See how you translated this in [Numbers 19:13](../19/13.md)
1088NUM20introuzx80# Numbers 20 General Notes<br>## Special concepts in this chapter<br><br>### Moses sin<br><br>God told Moses to command water to come out of a rock for the people who were complaining that they had no water. Moses became angry with the people and hit the rock twice. God told him that he and Aaron would not be allowed to go into Canaan because he disobeyed by hitting the rock instead of just speaking to it. (See: [[rc://en/tw/dict/bible/kt/sin]])<br><br>## Important figures of speech in this chapter<br>### “It would have been better if we had died when our fellow Israelites died in front of Yahweh”<br>It is possible that this statement should be taken as hyperbole, but it does not have to be taken this way. The translator should probably avoid treating this as hyperbole. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-hyperbole]])<br><br>## Other possible translation difficulties in this chapter<br>### Wilderness of Sin<br>Sin is the name of a place in this chapter. It is not a place that is known for its sin. The name is not related to the meaning of the word “sin.” (See: [[rc://en/tw/dict/bible/kt/sin]])
1089NUM201wu8mtranslate-transliterate0the wilderness of ZinThe word “Zin” here is the Hebrew name of the wilderness. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/translate-transliterate]])
1090NUM201ht9ktranslate-hebrewmonths0the first monthThis is the first month of the Hebrew calendar. It marks when God rescued the Israelites from the Egyptians. The first month is during the last part of March and the first part of April on the Western calendar. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/translate-hebrewmonths]])
1091NUM201r66wfigs-activepassive0was buriedThis can be stated in active form. Alternate translation: “they buried her” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-activepassive]])
1092NUM202k64b0they assembledHere “they” refers to the community.
1093NUM202vim20assembled together“came as a mob”
1094NUM203h9bgfigs-metonymy0in front of YahwehThis represents being in front of Yahwehs tent. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy]])
1095NUM204g1xu0Connecting Statement:The people of Israel continue to complain to Moses and Aaron.
1096NUM204l38dfigs-rquestion0Why have you brought Yahwehs community into this wilderness to die here, we and our animals?The people use this question in order to complain against Moses and Aaron. It can be translated as a statement. Alternate translation: “You should not have brought Yahwehs community into this wilderness to die here, we and our animals.” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-rquestion]])
1097NUM205ax68figs-rquestion0Why did you make us come up out of Egypt to bring us to this horrible place?The people use this question in order to complain against Moses and Aaron. It can be translated as a statement. Alternate translation: “You should not have made us leave Egypt to bring us to this horrible place.” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-rquestion]])
1098NUM206lpk3translate-symaction0lay facedownThis indicates that Moses and Aaron are humbling themselves before God. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/translate-symaction]])
1099NUM208af3mfigs-synecdoche0before their eyesHere the people are represented by their “eyes” to emphasize what they see. Alternate translation: “while they watch you” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-synecdoche]])
1100NUM209esu4figs-metonymy0from before YahwehThis represents Yahwehs tent. Alternate translation: “from Yahwehs tent” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy]])
1101NUM2010gz5hfigs-rquestion0Must we bring water out of this rock for you?Moses asks this question out of frustration to rebuke the people for complaining. It can be translated as a statement. Alternate translation: “You complain that there is no water. Well, we will make water come out of this rock.” or “You would not be happy even if we caused water to come out of this rock. But I will do it anyway.” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-rquestion]])
1102NUM2010qa1ufigs-exclusive0Must we bringHere “we” refers to Moses and Aaron and may include Yahweh, but does not include the people. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-exclusive]])
1103NUM2012m97gfigs-explicit0Because you did not trust me or honor me as holy in the eyes of the people of IsraelHow Moses showed that he did not trust and honor God can be stated clearly. Alternate translation: “Because you did not trust me or honor me as holy in the eyes of the people of Israel, but struck the rock instead of speaking to it as I told you” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-explicit]])
1104NUM2012gt79figs-synecdoche0in the eyes of the people of IsraelHere the people are represented by their “eyes” to emphasize what they see. Alternate translation: “while the people of Israel were watching you” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-synecdoche]])
1105NUM2013cxd4figs-activepassive0This place was calledThis can be stated in active form. Alternate translation: “People called this place” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-activepassive]])
1106NUM2014tx1m0Your brother IsraelMoses uses this phrase to emphasize that the Israelites and the Edomites are related because their ancestors, Jacob and Esau, were brothers.
1107NUM2016ib9h0When we called out to Yahweh“When we prayed to Yahweh begging him to help us”
1108NUM2016t86pfigs-metonymy0he heard our voiceHere “voice” represents their crying or what they said to him. Alternate translation: “he heard our cry” or “he heard what we asked for” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy]])
1109NUM2016kh3u0LookThe word “look” here shows that they have stopped speaking about the past and are now speaking about their present situation.
1110NUM2017p7ra0Connecting Statement:The messengers continue speaking to the king of Edom.
1111NUM2017udz8figs-metonymy0We will not turn aside to the right hand or to the leftHere “turn aside” represents leaving the road. Alternate translation: “We will not leave the road in any direction” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy]])
1112NUM2017mcu30the kings highwayThis is the main road that connects Damascus in the north to the Gulf of Aqabah in the south.
1113NUM2018dk9lfigs-you0You may not pass…to attack youHere “you” is singular and refers to Moses, who represents the people of Israel. Alternate translation: “Your people may not pass…to attack them” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-you]] and [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-synecdoche]])
1114NUM2018cw7vfigs-metonymy0I will come with the swordHere the sword represents the kings army. Alternate translation: “I will send my army” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy]])
1115NUM2019y3fv0the people of IsraelThis phrase refers to the Israelite messengers.
1116NUM2019fp34figs-idiom0walk through on footThis idiom means that they would simply travel through the area by walking. They would not come in chariots to attack the people of Edom. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-idiom]])
1117NUM2020mia5figs-metonymy0the king of Edom came against Israel with a strong hand with many soldiersHere the hand represents the kings powerful army. Alternate translation: “the king of Edom sent a strong army of many soldiers to attack Israel” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy]])
1118NUM2021l8p80cross over their borderHere “their” refers to the Edomites.
1119NUM2022l1w6figs-doublet0The people of Israel, the whole communityThe phrase “the whole community” emphasizes that every person who was a part of “the people of Israel” was present, without exception. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-doublet]])
1120NUM2024eh14figs-euphemism0Aaron must be gathered to his peopleThis is a gentle way to say that Aaron must die. It means that it is time for Aaron to die and for his spirit to go to the place where his ancestors are. Alternate translation: “Aaron must die” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-euphemism]])
1121NUM2024z5980rebelled against my word“refused to do what I said”
1122NUM2025ie140Connecting Statement:God continues speaking to Moses.
1123NUM2026af1hfigs-parallelism0must die and be gathered to his peopleThese two phrases mean basically the same thing. They mean that it is time for Aaron to die and for his spirit to go to the place where his ancestors are. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-parallelism]] and [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-euphemism]])
1124NUM2029lcr9translate-numbers0thirty days“30 days” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/translate-numbers]])
1125NUM21introvi2c0# Numbers 21 General Notes<br>## Structure and formatting<br><br>Some translations set each line of poetry farther to the right than the rest of the text to make it easier to read. The ULT does this with the poetry in 21:14-15, 17-18, 27-30.<br><br>## Special concepts in this chapter<br><br>### Ungrateful<br><br>The Israelites said, “Why have you brought us up out of Egypt to die in the wilderness? There is no bread, no water, and we hate this miserable food.” After all Yahweh had done, they were very ungrateful. This showed their lack of faith and trust in Yahweh. (See: [[rc://en/tw/dict/bible/kt/faith]] and [[rc://en/tw/dict/bible/kt/trust]])
1126NUM211nsa6figs-metonymy0he fought against IsraelHere “he fought” means that his army fought. Alternate translation: “his army fought against Israel” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy]])
1127NUM212x3npfigs-metonymy0Israel vowedThis refers to the people of Israel. Alternate translation: “The people of Israel vowed” or “The Israelites made a vow” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy]])
1128NUM213j1ixfigs-metonymy0listened to Israels voiceHere “listen” means that Yahweh did as they asked. Alternate translation: “did what Israel asked” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy]])
1129NUM213y7v3figs-metonymy0Israels voiceHere “voice” is a metonym that refers to their request. Alternate translation: “what Israel asked” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy]])
1130NUM213chr30They completely destroyed them and their cities“The people of Israel completely destroyed the Canaanite army and their cities”
1131NUM213gde5figs-activepassive0That place was called HormahThis can be stated in active form. Alternate translation: “They called that place Hormah” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-activepassive]])
1132NUM215n6ktfigs-rquestion0Why have you brought us up out of Egypt to die in the wilderness?The people used this question in order to rebuke Moses. This can be translated as a statement. Alternate translation: “You should not made us leave Egypt to die in the wilderness!” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-rquestion]])
1133NUM217k7km0we have spoken against Yahweh and you“we have said bad things about Yahweh and you”
1134NUM217chg1figs-exclusive0we have spoken…from usThe words “we” and “us” here refer to the people but not to Moses. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-exclusive]])
1135NUM218s82pfigs-explicit0Make a snakeSince it is impossible for Moses to make a real snake, it is implied that he was to make a model of a snake. This implied information can be made clear. Alternate translation: “Make a model of a snake” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-explicit]])
1136NUM218sw8hfigs-activepassive0everyone who is bittenThis can be stated in active form. Alternate translation: “everyone whom a snake bites” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-activepassive]])
1137NUM219um5c0a bronze snake“a snake out of bronze”
1138NUM219nu8p0if he looked at the bronze snake, he survivedHere “he” refers to “any person” who was bitten by a snake.
1139NUM2111c38sfigs-idiom0that faces MoabHere “faces” is an idiom that means “is across from” or “is next to.” Alternate translation: “that is next to Moab” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-idiom]])
1140NUM2113pc3l0forms the border of Moab, between Moab and the AmoritesThis means that the two peoples lived on different sides of the river, which was a boundary between them. The Moabite people lived south of the river and the Amorites lived on the north.
1141NUM2114r97mtranslate-names0Waheb in SuphahThese are both names of places. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/translate-names]])
1142NUM2115i2440the slope of the valleys that lead toward the town of Ar and lie along the border of Moab“the valleys that go downhill to the town of Ar and lie along the border of Moab”
1143NUM2116s9940to Beer, the wellThis can be stated as two sentences. Alternate translation: “to Beer. There was a well there”
1144NUM2116hnm3figs-quotations0where Yahweh said to Moses, “Gather the people together for me to give them water.”This can be stated as an indirect quote. Alternate translation: “where Yahweh told Moses to gather the people together for him to give them water” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-quotations]])
1145NUM2117g2jmfigs-metonymy0Spring up, wellHere “well” represents the water in the well. The Israelites are speaking to the water as if it were a person who could hear them, and they are asking for it to fill the well. Alternate translation: “Water, fill up the well” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy]] and [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-personification]])
1146NUM2118ms4yfigs-parallelism0the well that our leaders dug, the well the nobles of the people dugThese two phrases mean basically the same thing and emphasize the role of the leaders in digging the well. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-parallelism]])
1147NUM2118mvp6figs-explicit0with the scepter and their staffsA scepter was carried by those with authority, and the staff was carried by everyone. Neither of these are digging tools. These two items emphasize that they were not too proud to use any means available. Alternate translation: “using even their scepter and staffs” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-explicit]])
1148NUM2119lgf8translate-names0Nahaliel…BamothThese are the names of places. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/translate-names]])
1149NUM2120uv3qtranslate-names0Mount PisgahThis is the name of a mountain. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/translate-names]])
1150NUM2120s19qfigs-idiom0looks down on the wildernessThis is an idiom. It is a way of saying that the mountain is high, and speaks of the mountain as if it were a person who looks down to see the wilderness below him. Alternate translation: “rises above the wilderness” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-idiom]] and [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-personification]])
1151NUM2121mqq6figs-metonymy0Then IsraelHere “Israel” refers to the people of Israel, and especially to their leaders. Alternate translation: “Then the Israelites” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy]])
1152NUM2122en730We will not turn into any field or vineyard“We will not go into any of your fields or vineyards”
1153NUM2122rgg60the kings highwayThis is the main road that connects Damascus in the north to the Gulf of Aqabah in the south. See how you translated this in [Numbers 20:17](../20/17.md).
1154NUM2123k1p30to pass through their border“to cross over their border.” Here “their” refers to the Amorites.
1155NUM2123hx3ptranslate-names0JahazThis is the name of a place. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/translate-names]])
1156NUM2123g1x8figs-synecdoche0he fought against IsraelHere “he” refers to King Sihon who represents himself and his army. Alternate translation: “they fought against the Israelites” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-synecdoche]])
1157NUM2124e3nmfigs-metonymy0Israel attackedHere “Israel” refers to the people of Israel. Alternate translation: “The Israelites attacked” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy]])
1158NUM2124c7k2figs-metonymy0with the edge of the sword“with the sharp part of the sword.” The “edge of the sword” is associated with death and complete destruction. Alternate translation: “and completely defeated them” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy]])
1159NUM2124ph3k0took their land“conquered the land of the Amorites.” Here the word “their” refers to the Amorites.
1160NUM2124n2gs0was fortified“was strongly defended.” The Israelites did not attack the Ammonites.
1161NUM2125c7tz0Heshbon and all of its villagesHere “its” is possessive to show that a relationship existed between the city of Heshbon and these nearby villages. Alternate translation: “Heshbon and the nearby villages that it controlled”
1162NUM2126v9rj0Sihon had taken all his landHere “his” refers to the king of Moab.
1163NUM2127bf5sfigs-parallelism0Heshbon…city of SihonThese are two names that refer to the same city. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-parallelism]])
1164NUM2127pw7ifigs-activepassive0Let the city of Sihon be rebuilt and established againThis can be stated in active form. Alternate translation: “Let someone rebuild and establish again the city of Sihon” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-activepassive]])
1165NUM2127a4nifigs-doublet0rebuilt and establishedThese two terms are very similar and emphasize that the city will be fully rebuilt. Alternate translation: “completely rebuilt” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-doublet]])
1166NUM2128hxh1figs-parallelism0A fire blazed from Heshbon, a flame from the city of SihonThese two phrases mean basically the same thing and emphasize that destruction will begin at Heshbon. The fire refers to a destroying army. Alternate translation: “King Sihon led a strong army from the city of Heshbon” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-parallelism]] and [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor]])
1167NUM2128di4efigs-metaphor0devoured Ar of MoabThe army of Sihon is spoken of as if it was an animal that ate up the city of Ar. Alternate translation: “destroyed the town of Ar in the land of Moab” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor]])
1168NUM2129cu3dfigs-parallelism0Moab…people of ChemoshThese two phrases refer to the same people. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-parallelism]])
1169NUM2129r97r0people of Chemosh“Chemosh” was the name of the false god whom the Moabites worshiped. Alternate translation: “the people who worship Chemosh”
1170NUM2129n57w0He has made his sons“He” and “his” refer to Chemosh.
1171NUM2130k6au0we have conqueredHere “we” refers to the Israelites who defeated Sihon.
1172NUM2130aiy9figs-activepassive0Heshbon is devastatedThis can be stated in active form. Alternate translation: “We have devastated Heshbon” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-activepassive]])
1173NUM2130x525translate-names0Heshbon…all the way to Dibon…all the way to Nophah…to MedebaThese are all places in Sihons kingdom. This means the Israelites destroyed Sihons entire nation. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/translate-names]] and [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-merism]])
1174NUM2132f8n90drove out“chased away”
1175NUM2133jc4b0went out against them“attacked them”
1176NUM2134wk2t0Do to him as you did to Sihon king of the AmoritesThe Israelites had completely destroyed Sihon. Alternate translation: “Destroy him like you destroyed Sihon king of the Amorites”
1177NUM2135mdc50So they killed him“So the army of Israel killed Og”
1178NUM2135b31nfigs-activepassive0none of his people were left aliveThis can be stated in active form. Alternate translation: “all of his people were dead” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-activepassive]])
1179NUM2135w1f20they took over his land“they took control of his land”
1180NUM22introhxi60# Numbers 22 General Notes<br>## Structure and formatting<br>The chapter begins a section on Balaam. The king of Moab wanted the prophet Balaam to come and curse Israel. God told him not to go but he wanted to go; so God told him to say only what God wanted him to say. Yahweh was able to use Balaam, even though he was not a prophet of Yahweh. (See: [[rc://en/tw/dict/bible/kt/prophet]] and [[rc://en/tw/dict/bible/kt/curse]])
1181NUM221vt4u0on the other side of the Jordan River from the cityThe Israelites were camped on the east side of the Jordan River. Jericho was on the west side of the river.
1182NUM222a4k1translate-names0Balak son of ZipporBalak was king of Moab. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/translate-names]])
1183NUM222hqt3translate-names0ZipporZippor is the father of Balak. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/translate-names]])
1184NUM223hl8mfigs-parallelism0Moab was very afraid of the people…Moab was in terror of the people of IsraelThese two phrases mean the same thing, and emphasize how afraid Moab was. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-parallelism]])
1185NUM223ht2rfigs-metonymy0Moab was very afraidHere “Moab” refers to the people of Moab. Alternate translation: “All of the Moabites were very afraid” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy]])
1186NUM223h36e0because they were many“because there were many of them”
1187NUM224vv9z0The king of Moab said to the elders of MidianThe Moabites and the Midianites were two different groups of people, but the Midianites were living in the land of Moab at that time.
1188NUM224dg4tfigs-simile0This multitude will eat up all that is around us as an ox eats up the grass in a fieldThe way the Israelites will destroy their enemies is spoken of as if they were an ox eating up the grass in a field. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-simile]])
1189NUM224t57uwriting-background0Now Balak son of Zippor was king of Moab at that timeThis changes from the main story to background information about Balak. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/writing-background]])
1190NUM225gr450He sent messengers“Balak sent messengers”
1191NUM225wr6vtranslate-names0BeorThis is the name of Balaams father. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/translate-names]])
1192NUM225z33vtranslate-names0PethorThis is the name of a city. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/translate-names]])
1193NUM225s4sb0of his nation and his people“of Balaams nation and people”
1194NUM225fr820He called him“Balak called Balaam.” Balak did not speak to Balaam directly, but did so through the messengers he sent.
1195NUM225vlg5figs-hyperbole0They cover the face of the earthThis is an exaggeration to emphasize how many of them there were. Alternate translation: “They are extremely numerous” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-hyperbole]])
1196NUM225h1t4figs-idiom0the face of the earthThis refers to the surface of the earth. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-idiom]])
1197NUM226fdd60drive them“chase them”
1198NUM226cb7xfigs-activepassive0I know that whomever you bless will be blessed, and whomever you curse will be cursedThis can be stated in active form. Alternate translation: “I know you have the power to bless or to curse people” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-activepassive]])
1199NUM227f3refigs-abstractnouns0payment for divinationThe abstract noun “divination” can be stated as an action. Alternate translation: “money to pay Balaam to curse Israel” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-abstractnouns]])
1200NUM227gjm1figs-go0They came to BalaamYou may prefer to say “They went to Balaam” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-go]])
1201NUM227ipu70spoke to him Balaks words“told him the message from Balak”
1202NUM227xtx60BalakThis is the name of a man. See how you translated this in [Numbers 22:2](../22/02.md).
1203NUM228m7kqfigs-metaphor0I will bring youBalaams report is spoken of as if it were something that he would carry to the messengers. Alternate translation: “I will tell you” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor]])
1204NUM229nfd70God came to Balaam“God appeared to Balaam”
1205NUM229jt4tfigs-rquestion0Who are these men who came to you?Yahweh uses a question to introduce a new topic of conversation. This rhetorical question can be translated as a statement. Alternate translation: “Tell me about these men who came to you.” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-rquestion]])
1206NUM2210lm860Balak…ZipporThese are the names of men. See how you translated these in [Numbers 22:2](../22/02.md).
1207NUM2211xa8q0Look…drive them outBalaam restates the message that Balak sent to him. See how you translated these phrases in [Numbers 22:5-6](./05.md).
1208NUM2211vu2r0drive them out“chase them away”
1209NUM2212wbu5figs-activepassive0because they have been blessedThis can be stated in active form. Alternate translation: “because I have blessed them” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-activepassive]])
1210NUM2213h8t70BalakThis is the name of a man. See how you translated this in [Numbers 22:2](../22/02.md).
1211NUM2215xg9z0BalakThis is the name of a man. See how you translated this in [Numbers 22:2](../22/02.md).
1212NUM2216drr7figs-go0They came to BalaamYou may prefer to say “They went to Balaam” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-go]])
1213NUM2217bm1v0this peopleThe singular noun refers to the Israelites as a group. Alternate translation: “this group of people”
1214NUM2218q97p0BalakThis is the name of a man. See how you translated this in [Numbers 22:2](../22/02.md).
1215NUM2218x1c1figs-hypo0Even if Balak would give me his palace full of silver and goldBalaam is describing something that would never happen. He is emphasizing that there is nothing that could make him disobey Yahweh. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-hypo]])
1216NUM2218j6cl0I cannot go beyond the word of Yahweh…and do less or more than what he tells meThis means Balaam cannot disobey Yahweh in any way.
1217NUM2221z7il0saddled his donkeyA saddle is a seat put on the back of an animal in order to ride it.
1218NUM2222sb7dfigs-idiom0Gods anger was kindledThe increase in Gods anger is spoken of as if it was a fire starting to burn. This can be stated in active form. Alternate translation: “God became very angry” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-idiom]] and [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-activepassive]])
1219NUM2222n3m50as someone hostile to Balaam“as an enemy to Balaam” or “in order to stop Balaam”
1220NUM2223gu3vfigs-explicit0with his drawn swordA sword is drawn from its sheath in order to be ready to use. Alternate translation: “with his sword ready to attack” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-explicit]])
1221NUM2223ben20The donkey turned off the road and went into a fieldThe donkey did this to avoid the angel of Yahweh.
1222NUM2223r3sy0to turn her backSometimes animals are referred to as “her” or “she.” Alternate translation: “to turn it back”
1223NUM2225wf2x0She went against the wallThis was an attempt to escape from the angel of Yahweh in the road.
1224NUM2225uhb90She wentSometimes animals are referred to as “her” or “she.” Alternate translation: “It went”
1225NUM2225w91q0pinned Balaams foot against it“pushed Balaams foot against it” or “hurt Balaams foot against it”
1226NUM2227jh49figs-idiom0Balaams anger was kindledThe increase in Balaams anger is spoken of as if it was a fire starting to burn. This can be stated in active form. See how you translated a similar phrase in [Numbers 22:22](../22/22.md). Alternate translation: “Balaam became very angry” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-idiom]] and [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-activepassive]])
1227NUM2228imi3figs-metonymy0Then Yahweh opened the donkeys mouth so she could talkOpening the mouth is associated with the ability to speak. Alternate translation: “Then Yahweh gave the donkey the ability to speak like a human would speak” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy]])
1228NUM2228b84t0She said to Balaam“The donkey said to Balaam”
1229NUM2230hb6vfigs-rquestion0Am not I your donkey on which you have ridden all your life long to this present day?This rhetorical question was used to convict Balaam that his judgment of the donkey was unfair. This can be translated as a statement. Alternate translation: “I am your donkey on which you have ridden all your life, right up to the present moment.” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-rquestion]])
1230NUM2230f959figs-rquestion0Have I ever been in the habit of doing such things to you before?This rhetorical question was used to further convict Balaam that his judgment of the donkey was unfair. This can be translated as a statement. Alternate translation: “I have never been in the habit of doing such things to you!” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-rquestion]])
1231NUM2231d2lhfigs-metonymy0Then Yahweh opened Balaams eyes, and he saw the angel of YahwehTo “open ones eyes” is associated with being able to see. Alternate translation: “Then Yahweh gave Balaam the ability to see the angel of Yahweh” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy]])
1232NUM2231vwl7figs-explicit0with his drawn swordA sword is drawn from its sheath in order to be ready to use. See how you translated this in [Numbers 22:23](../22/23.md). Alternate translation: “with his sword ready to attack” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-explicit]])
1233NUM2231xi4rtranslate-symaction0Balaam lowered his head and lay facedownThis indicates that Balaam is humbling himself before the angel. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/translate-symaction]])
1234NUM2232mb9vfigs-rquestion0Why have you struck your donkey these three times?This rhetorical question is used to accuse Balaam of doing wrong. This can be translated as a statement. Alternate translation: “You should not have struck your donkey these three times.” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-rquestion]])
1235NUM2232bfy40as someone hostile to you“as an enemy to you” or “to oppose you”
1236NUM2233nqy4figs-hypo0If she had not turned…killed you and spared her lifeThis hypothetical statement indicated what could have happened, but it did not because the donkeys actions saved Balaam. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-hypo]])
1237NUM2234hxf80So now, if it is displeasing to you“So if you do not want me to continue going”
1238NUM2235dyl30with the leaders of Balak“with the leaders whom Balak had sent.” See how you translated “Balak” in [Numbers 22:2](../22/02.md).
1239NUM2236c4ji0ArnonThis is the name of a river. See how you translated it in [Numbers 21:13](../21/13.md).
1240NUM2237kjv9figs-rquestion0Did I not send men to you to summon you?This rhetorical question is used to rebuke Balaam for delaying to come. This can be translated as a statement. Alternate translation: “Surely I sent men to summon you.” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-rquestion]])
1241NUM2237f7wvfigs-rquestion0Why did you not come to me?This rhetorical question is used to rebuke Balaam for delaying to come. This can be translated as a statement. Alternate translation: “You should have come to me!” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-rquestion]])
1242NUM2237pk2ifigs-rquestion0Am I not able to honor you?This rhetorical question is used to rebuke Balaam for delaying to come. This can be translated as a statement. Alternate translation: “Surely you know that I am able to pay you money for coming to me.” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-rquestion]])
1243NUM2238y1j1figs-rquestion0Do I now have any power to say anything?Balaam uses this rhetorical question to tell Balak that he will not be able to do everything that Balak asks him to do. This can be translated as a statement. Alternate translation: “But I have no power to say anything I want” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-rquestion]])
1244NUM2238re6ifigs-metaphor0the words that God puts into my mouthThe message is spoken of as if it is something that God put into his mouth. Alternate translation: “the message that God wants me to say” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor]])
1245NUM2239lt48translate-names0Kiriath HuzothThis is the name of a town. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/translate-names]])
1246NUM2240e9l30some meat“some of the meat from the sacrifices”
1247NUM2241sx5n0the high place of BaalPossible meanings are (1) this refers to the same place as Bamoth in [Numbers 21:19](../21/19.md). The word Bamoth means “the high place,” or (2) this is another high place where people sacrificed to Baal.
1248NUM23introkt510# Numbers 23 General Notes<br>## Structure and formatting<br>The story of Balaam continues in this chapter.<br><br>Some translations set each line of poetry farther to the right than the rest of the text to make it easier to read. The ULT does this with the poetry in 23:7-10, 18-24.<br><br>## Special concepts in this chapter<br><br>### Cursing Gods people<br><br>God does not allow others to curse his people. Balaam blessed Israel twice when he was supposed to curse them. This may be taken as humor or an ironic situation. (See: [[rc://en/tw/dict/bible/kt/curse]] and [[rc://en/tw/dict/bible/kt/peopleofgod]])
1249NUM231js8j0BalakThis is the king of Moab. See how you translated this in [Numbers 22:2](../22/02.md).
1250NUM231yr7z0prepare seven bulls and seven rams“kill seven bulls and seven rams as a sacrifice”
1251NUM233s7kv0Stand at your burnt offering and I will go“Stay here with your burnt offering and I will go a distance away”
1252NUM234yji9figs-explicit0I have offered up a bull and a ramIt has already been stated that he killed these animals as a burnt offering. Alternate translation: “I have killed a bull and a ram and burnt them as an offering” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-explicit]])
1253NUM235nny6figs-metaphor0Yahweh put a message in Balaams mouthHere Yahweh giving Balaam a message to speak is spoken of as if Yahweh placed it in his mouth. Alternate translation: “Yahweh told Balaam what he wanted him to say to Balak” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor]])
1254NUM237wtg1figs-parallelism0Balak has brought me from Aram…the king of Moab from the eastern mountainsThese phrases mean the same thing. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-parallelism]])
1255NUM237nuw3figs-parallelism0Come, curse Jacob for me,Come, defy Israel.Both of these statements mean the same thing. They emphasize that Balak wants Balaam to curse the people of Israel. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-parallelism]])
1256NUM238w1jkfigs-rquestion0How can I curse those whom God has not cursed? How can I oppose those whom Yahweh does not oppose?These rhetorical questions emphasize Balaams refusal to disobey God. They can be translated as statements. Alternate translation: “But I cannot curse those whom God has not cursed. I cannot fight against those whom Yahweh does not fight!” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-rquestion]])
1257NUM239hq42figs-parallelism0from the top of the rocks I see him…from the hills I look at himThese two phrases mean the same thing. Balaam viewed Israel from the top of a hill. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-parallelism]])
1258NUM239a551figs-metonymy0I see him…I look at himHere “him” is a metonym that refers to the people of Israel. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy]])
1259NUM239mm7u0there is a people“there is a group of people”
1260NUM239ni8ffigs-litotes0do not consider themselves as just an ordinary nationThis negative statement is used to stress that the opposite is true. Alternate translation: “they consider themselves to be a special nation” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-litotes]])
1261NUM2310hr4vfigs-rquestion0Who can count the dust of Jacob or number even only one-fourth of Israel?Here “dust of Jacob” is a metaphor that speaks of the number of Israelites as if they were as numerous as the specks of dust. This rhetorical question can be translated as a statement. Alternate translation: “There are too many Israelites to count. No one could count even a fourth of them because there are so many.” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-rquestion]] and [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor]])
1262NUM2310uxp9figs-explicit0the death of a righteous personIt is understood that this will be a peaceful death. This can be stated. Alternate translation: “the peaceful death of a righteous person” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-explicit]])
1263NUM2310am5ifigs-metonymy0a righteous person…like hisThese are metonymies that refer to the people of Israel as a single person. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy]])
1264NUM2311x2xr0BalakThis is the king of Moab. See how you translated this in [Numbers 22:2](../22/02.md).
1265NUM2311typ8figs-rquestion0What have you done to me?Balak uses this question to scold Balaam. This rhetorical question can be translated as a statement. Alternate translation: “I cannot believe you did this to me!” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-rquestion]])
1266NUM2311e1a20but lookThis emphasizes the shocking action that follows.
1267NUM2312xe42figs-rquestion0Should I not be careful to say only what Yahweh puts in my mouth?Balaam uses this rhetorical question to defend his actions. This can be translated as a statement. Alternate translation: “I must be very careful to say only what Yahweh tells me to say.” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-rquestion]])
1268NUM2312yvq8figs-metaphor0to say only what Yahweh puts in my mouthThe message is spoken of as if it is something that God put into his mouth. See how you translated a similar phrase in [Numbers 22:38](../22/38.md). Alternate translation: “to say only what Yahweh wants me to say” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor]])
1269NUM2313x3810There you will curse them for me“There you will curse the Israelites for me”
1270NUM2314a29btranslate-names0field of ZophimTranslators may add a footnote that says: “The word Zophim means to watch or to spy.’” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/translate-names]])
1271NUM2314zz2btranslate-names0Mount PisgahThis is the name of a mountain. See how you translated this in [Numbers 21:20](../21/20.md). (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/translate-names]])
1272NUM2316fc1nfigs-metaphor0put a message in his mouthThe message is spoken of as if it is something that God put into his mouth. See how you translated a similar phrase in [Numbers 22:38](../22/38.md). Alternate translation: “told him what to say” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor]])
1273NUM2316yn5x0He said“Then Yahweh said”
1274NUM2318kka5figs-parallelism0Balak, and hear…Listen to me, you son of ZipporThese two phrases mean the same thing and are repeated to emphasize how important it was for Balak to pay attention. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-parallelism]])
1275NUM2318d6y80Balak…son of ZipporSee how you translated these names in [Numbers 22:2](../22/02.md).
1276NUM2319q4wmfigs-parallelism0Has he promised anything without doing it? Has he said he would do something without carrying it out?Both of these questions mean the same thing and emphasize that God does what he says he will. These rhetorical questions can be translated as statements. Alternate translation: “He has never promised a thing without fulfilling what he promised. He has always done exactly what he said he would do.” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-parallelism]] and [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-rquestion]])
1277NUM2320tga7figs-activepassive0I have been commanded to blessThis can be stated in active form. Alternate translation: “God has commanded me to bless the Israelites” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-activepassive]])
1278NUM2321w1xpfigs-parallelism0hardship in Jacob…trouble in IsraelThese two phrases mean the same thing. Possible meanings are (1) God has given Israel only good things or (2) there is no sin in Israel that would cause him to judge them. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-parallelism]])
1279NUM2321i4xz0shouts for their king are among them“they shout with joy because Yahweh is their king”
1280NUM2322bnk6figs-simile0with strength like that of a wild oxThis simile says that Yahwehs great strength is equal to an ox. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-simile]])
1281NUM2323q3q1figs-parallelism0There is no sorcery that works against Jacob…no fortune-telling harms IsraelThese two lines mean the same thing, that no curse that anyone puts on the nation of Israel will be effective. Here “Jacob” is a metonym that refers to Israel. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-parallelism]] and [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy]])
1282NUM2323xhg8figs-activepassive0it must be saidThis can be stated in active form. “people must say” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-activepassive]])
1283NUM2323yvh50Look what God has done!It is implied that what God did for them was good. Alternate translation: “Look at the good things God has done for them!”
1284NUM2324jm1jfigs-metaphor0the people rise like a lioness…he has killedThis verse is a long metaphor that speaks of Israel defeating her enemies as if Israel was a lion devouring its prey. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor]])
1285NUM2325yxn30BalakThis is the king of Moab. See how you translated this in [Numbers 22:2](../22/02.md).
1286NUM2326sl4cfigs-rquestion0Did I not tell you that I must say all that Yahweh tells me to say?Balaam uses this rhetorical question to remind Balak that Balaam refused to disobey God even before he came to Balak. It can be translated as a statement. Alternate translation: “I told you before that I must say all that Yahweh tells me to say.” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-rquestion]])
1287NUM2328jd2zfigs-explicit0which looks down on the wildernessIt is understood that this wilderness was where Israel was camped. Alternate translation: “which looks down on the wilderness where Israel was” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-explicit]])
1288NUM24introg6vw0# Numbers 24 General Notes<br>## Structure and formatting<br><br>The story of Balaam continues in this chapter.<br><br>Some translations set each line of poetry farther to the right than the rest of the text to make it easier to read. The ULT does this with the poetry in 24:3-9, 15-24.<br><br>## Special concepts in this chapter<br><br>### Cursing Gods people<br><br>God does not allow others to curse his people. Balaam blesses Israel again and the king is angry and sends him home. This may be taken as humor or an ironic situation. (See: [[rc://en/tw/dict/bible/kt/curse]] and [[rc://en/tw/dict/bible/kt/peopleofgod]])
1289NUM241w9kx0as at the other times“like he did the previous times”
1290NUM242wa9kfigs-idiom0He raised his eyesHere “raised his eyes” is an idiom that means to look up. Alternate translation: “He looked up” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-idiom]])
1291NUM242vd4a0Spirit of God came on himThis means Gods Spirit took control of him to prophesy.
1292NUM243sec1figs-activepassive0He received this prophecyThis can be stated in active form. Alternate translation: “God gave him this prophecy” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-activepassive]])
1293NUM243mke80Balaam son of BeorBeor was Balaams father. See how you translated this in [Numbers 22:5](../22/05.md).
1294NUM243rt1afigs-idiom0whose eyes are wide openThis idiom means he sees and understands clearly. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-idiom]])
1295NUM244np5b0General Information:Balaam continues to prophesy under the control of the Spirit of God.
1296NUM244g4v6figs-123person0He speaks…He sees…he bowsHere Balaam refers to himself as “He.” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-123person]])
1297NUM244ktc8translate-symaction0he bows downThis is an act of humility. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/translate-symaction]])
1298NUM244ej3rfigs-idiom0with his eyes openHere “eyes open” is an idiom that means Balaam has received the ability to know what God wants to say. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-idiom]])
1299NUM245ba5vfigs-parallelism0How beautiful are your tents, Jacob, the place where you live, Israel!Both of these statements mean the same thing. They emphasize the Israelite camp was beautiful to Balaam. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-parallelism]])
1300NUM246kip60General Information:Balaam continues to prophesy under the control of the Spirit of God.
1301NUM246qar4figs-simile0Like valleys they spread outBalaam speaks of the Israelies as if they were numerous enough to cover entire valleys. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-simile]])
1302NUM246j8egfigs-simile0like gardens by the riversideBalaam speaks of the Israelies as if they were well-watered gardens that produce an abundant harvest. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-simile]])
1303NUM246l53ytranslate-unknown0aloes planted by YahwehAloes are plants with a pleasant smell that grow well even in dry conditions. Balaam speaks of the Israelies as if they would thrive and be pleasant like aloe plants. This can be stated in active form. Alternate translation: “aloes which Yahweh has planted” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/translate-unknown]] and [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-simile]] and [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-activepassive]])
1304NUM246aw4kfigs-simile0like cedars beside the watersCedar trees were the largest trees in Israel. Balaam speaks of the Israelies as if they grew as large as well-watered cedar trees. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-simile]])
1305NUM247dyh10General Information:Balaam continues to prophesy under the control of the Spirit of God.
1306NUM247fl12figs-metonymy0Water flows…well-wateredAbundant water is associated with Gods blessing on the crops of the land. Alternate translation: “God will bless Israel with plenty of water for their crops” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy]])
1307NUM247a4i7figs-metonymy0their seed is well-wateredWell-watered seed refers to Gods blessing on his people so that they will have abundant crops. Alternate translation: “they will have plenty of water for their seed to grow healthy crops” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy]])
1308NUM247zlh1figs-parallelism0Their king is to be higher…their kingdom will be honoredThese two phrases have similar meaning, emphasizing how much God will bless them compared to other nations. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-parallelism]])
1309NUM247ftd7translate-names0Their king is to be higher than AgagHere “higher” refers to greater honor and power. This means the future king of Israel will have more honor and will be more powerful than Agag. Agag was king of the Amalekites. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/translate-names]] and [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy]])
1310NUM247b156figs-activepassive0their kingdom will be honoredThis can be stated in active form. Alternate translation: “other people will give honor to their kingdom” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-activepassive]])
1311NUM248phd70General Information:Balaam continues to prophesy under the control of the Spirit of God.
1312NUM248x28i0God brings him“God brings the Israelites”
1313NUM248n9zefigs-simile0with strength like a wild oxThis simile emphasizes that the Israelites have great strength. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-simile]])
1314NUM248y9vxfigs-metaphor0He will eat up the nationsBalaam speaks of the Israelites as if they are wild animals that eat their enemies. This means they will destroy their enemies. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor]])
1315NUM249rx4y0General Information:Balaam finishes the prophecy under the control of the Spirit of God.
1316NUM249kq6qfigs-simile0He crouches down like a lion, like a lionessIn this simile, Balaam compares the Israelites to both male and female lions. This means they are dangerous and always ready to attack. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-simile]])
1317NUM249l12kfigs-rquestion0Who dares disturb him?Balaam uses a question to warn all the people to not provoke the Israelites. This can be translated as a statement. Alternate translation: “No one dares to disturb him!” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-rquestion]])
1318NUM249iv8qfigs-activepassive0May everyone who blesses him be blessed; may everyone who curses him be cursedThis can be stated in active form. Alternate translation: “May God bless those who bless the Israelites; may he curse those who curse the Israelites” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-activepassive]])
1319NUM2410m1vpfigs-idiom0Balaks anger was kindledThe increase in Balaks anger is spoken of as if it was a fire starting to burn. This can be stated in active form. Alternate translation: “Balak became very angry” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-idiom]] and [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-activepassive]])
1320NUM2410rgi1translate-symaction0struck his hands together in angerThis was a sign of great frustration and anger. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/translate-symaction]])
1321NUM2413gi9afigs-hypo0Even if Balak gave me his palace full of silver and goldBalaam is describing something that would never happen. This statement emphasizes that there is nothing that would make Balaam disobey God. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-hypo]])
1322NUM2413a4sufigs-rquestion0Did I not say this to them?Balaam uses a question to remind Balak about what he said earlier. This rhetorical question can be translated as a statement. “Alternate translation: I said this to them.” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-rquestion]])
1323NUM2414m83i0this people“the Israelites”
1324NUM2415bp570Balaam son of BeorBeor was Balaams father. See how you translated this in [Numbers 22:5](../22/05.md).
1325NUM2415bpl3figs-idiom0whose eyes are wide openThis idiom means he sees and understands clearly. See how you translated this in [Numbers 24:3](../24/03.md). (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-idiom]])
1326NUM2416bfa4figs-abstractnouns0who has knowledge from the Most HighThe abstract term “knowledge” can be stated as an action. Alternate translation: “who knows things that God Most High has revealed to him” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-abstractnouns]])
1327NUM2416m31xtranslate-symaction0bows downThis is a sign of submission to God. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/translate-symaction]])
1328NUM2417j1rk0General Information:Balaam continues the first of his four prophecies.
1329NUM2417xt9lfigs-parallelism0I see him, but he is not here now. I look at him, but he is not nearBoth of these statements mean the same thing. Balaam is having a vision of a future event. The word “him” refers to a future leader of Israel. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-parallelism]])
1330NUM2417zg5vwriting-symlanguage0A star will come out of JacobHere “star” refers to an Israelite king that will rise in power. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/writing-symlanguage]])
1331NUM2417dbs9figs-metonymy0out of JacobHere “Jacob” refers to the descendants of Jacob. Alternate translation: “from among the descendants of Jacob” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy]])
1332NUM2417ev9hfigs-parallelism0a scepter will rise out of IsraelThis means the same thing as the first part of the sentence. Here “scepter” refers to a powerful king. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-parallelism]])
1333NUM2417m5w5figs-metonymy0out of IsraelHere “Israel” refers to future Israelites. Alternate translation: “from among the Israelites in the future” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy]])
1334NUM2417evy30shatter Moabs leadersPossible meanings are (1) he will break the heads of the leaders of Moab or (2) he will destroy the leaders of Moab.
1335NUM2417r3pg0all the descendants of SethThis also refers to the Moabites, who were descendants of Seth.
1336NUM2418l7jt0General Information:Balaam finishes the first of his four prophecies.
1337NUM2418nu8tfigs-activepassive0Edom will become a possession of IsraelThis can be stated in active form. Alternate translation: “The Israelites will occupy Edom” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-activepassive]])
1338NUM2418w7ftfigs-activepassive0Seir will also become their possessionHere “Seir” refers to the people who lived near Mount Seir. This can be stated in active form. Alternate translation: “Israel will also conquer the people of Seir” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-activepassive]] and [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy]])
1339NUM2419u3rjfigs-metonymy0Out of Jacob a king will comeJacob was the ancestor of the Israelites. “Jacob” is a metonym that refers to the whole people group. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy]])
1340NUM2419d85vfigs-explicit0of their cityThis refers to the city of Ar where Balak met Balaam. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-explicit]])
1341NUM2420h7ftfigs-metonymy0Balaam looked at AmalekHere “Amalek” is a metonym that refers to the people of Amalek. This continues Balaams vision while turning to look in the direction of the Amalek nation, and then he prophecies about the Amalekites. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy]])
1342NUM2420j37mfigs-123person0his final endA singular pronoun is used because the Amalekites are spoken of as a single person. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-123person]])
1343NUM2421n23btranslate-names0the KenitesThis is the name of a people group who descended from Kain. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/translate-names]])
1344NUM2421b7wk0The place where you live is strong“The place were you live is well defended”
1345NUM2421htj2figs-metaphor0your nest is in the rocksThis is a metaphor that means that they live in a secure place. Alternate translation: “your location is as secure as a nest high in the rocks” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor]])
1346NUM2422ce4cfigs-activepassive0Nevertheless you Kenites will be consumed by fire when Assyria carries you away captiveHere the destruction of the Kenites is spoken of as if they were burned up in a fire. This can be stated in active form. Alternate translation: “Nevertheless the Assyrians will destroy you Kenites like a fire, and take you away as captives” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-activepassive]])
1347NUM2423bj5vfigs-rquestion0Who will survive when God does this?This rhetorical question can be translated as a statement. Alternate translation: “No one will survive when God does this!” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-rquestion]])
1348NUM2424rl4ttranslate-names0KittimThis is the name of a city on an island in the Mediterranean Sea. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/translate-names]])
1349NUM2424zm8gfigs-abstractnouns0they, too, will end in destructionThe abstract noun “destruction” can be stated as an action. Alternate translation: “God will destroy them also” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-abstractnouns]])
1350NUM2425wf690BalakThis is the king of Moab. See how you translated this in [Numbers 22:2](../22/02.md).
1351NUM25introvs5m0# Numbers 25 General Notes<br>## Structure and formatting<br><br>The story of Balaam concludes in this chapter.<br><br>## Special concepts in this chapter<br><br>### Foreign women<br><br>Balaam told the young women from Moab to act friendly to the Israelite men and invite them to feasts in honor of their god Baal. The men went to the feasts and worshiped Baal. God was angry and killed 24,000 Israelite men. Foreign women are often the source of problems in Israel. They caused the men to worship their false gods. (See: [[rc://en/tw/dict/bible/kt/falsegod]])
1352NUM251bx2ytranslate-names0ShittimThis is the name of a place in Moab. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/translate-names]])
1353NUM252zud9translate-symaction0bowed downThis was an act of worship. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/translate-symaction]])
1354NUM253bum90PeorPeor was the name of a mountain. See how you translated this in [Numbers 23:28](../23/28.md).
1355NUM253idj8figs-idiom0Yahwehs anger was kindledThe increase in Yahwehs anger is spoken of as if it was a fire starting to burn. This can be stated in active form. See how you translated a similar phrase in [Numbers 21:20](../21/20.md). Alternate translation: “Yahweh became very angry” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-idiom]] and [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-activepassive]])
1356NUM254ea9bfigs-explicit0all the leaders of the peopleIt is implied that this refers to the leaders who were guilty of idolatry. The full meaning of this statement can be made clear. Alternate translation: “all the leaders of the people who are guilty of idolatry” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-explicit]])
1357NUM254yg380to expose them in the daylightThis means that the leaders of Israel will kill these people and leave their dead bodies out where all the people can see them.
1358NUM255by2q0to Israels leaders“to Israels leaders who were not guilty of idolatry”
1359NUM255d7ds0PeorPeor was the name of a mountain. See how you translated this in [Numbers 23:28](../23/28.md).
1360NUM256ze7nfigs-explicit0brought among his family members a Midianite womanIt is implied that he brought her among his camp to have sex with her. The full meaning of this statement can be made clear. Alternate translation: “brought a Midianite woman to the Israelite camp to sleep with her” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-explicit]])
1361NUM256h1befigs-idiom0in the sight of Moses and all the community of the people of IsraelHere “in the sight of” is an idiom that means they heard about it, or found out about it. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-idiom]])
1362NUM257b58q0EleazarThis is the name of Aarons son. See how you translated it in [Numbers 3:2](../03/02.md).
1363NUM258kww80He followed“Phinehas followed”
1364NUM2511z3sf0Connecting Statement:Yahweh begins to speak to Moses.
1365NUM2511j3xufigs-metaphor0turned my rage away from the people of IsraelGods rage is spoken of as if it were something that could be physically pushed aside in order to stop it. Alternate translation: “caused me to no longer be angry with the people of Israel” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor]])
1366NUM2511lt3ffigs-metaphor0I have not consumed the people of Israel in my fiercenessGod is spoken of as if he were a fierce animal that could have eaten up the people of Israel. Alternate translation: “I have not destroyed the people of Israel in my terrible anger” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor]])
1367NUM2512pby20Connecting Statement:This continues Yahwehs speech from verse 11.
1368NUM2513eu4w0Connecting Statement:This is the end of Yahwehs speech that begins in verse 11.
1369NUM2513lgg4figs-quotesinquotes0For him…of Israel.”’”This is the end of Yahwehs speech from [Numbers 25:11] (./10.md). This has quotations within quotations. The direct quotations can be stated as indirect quotation. “Therefore say to them that Yahweh says that he is giving to Phinehas his covenant of peace. For him and his descendants after him, it will be a covenant of an everlasting priesthood because he was zealous for Yahweh, his God. He has atoned for the people of Israel.” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-quotesinquotes]] and [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-quotations]])
1370NUM2514u1w2writing-background0NowThis switches from the main story line to background information about Zimri and Kozbi. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/writing-background]])
1371NUM2514xw6ifigs-activepassive0who was killedThis can be stated in active form. Alternate translation: “whom Phinehas killed” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-activepassive]])
1372NUM2514r6vetranslate-names0Zimri…SaluThese are names of men. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/translate-names]])
1373NUM2515e341translate-names0ZurThis is the name of a man. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/translate-names]])
1374NUM2515pqc7translate-names0KozbiThis is the name of a woman. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/translate-names]])
1375NUM2518uaj4figs-abstractnouns0with their deceitfulnessThe abstract noun “deceitfulness” can be stated as a verb. Alternate translation: “by deceiving you” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-abstractnouns]])
1376NUM2518kw2l0They led you into evil“They persuaded you to do this evil thing”
1377NUM2518dj720in the case of Peor…in the matter of PeorBoth of these phrases mean that these things happened at Mount Peor.
1378NUM2518h4fy0PeorPeor was the name of a mountain. See how you translated this in [Numbers 23:28](../23/28.md).
1379NUM2518vp48figs-activepassive0who was killedThis can be stated in active form. Alternate translation: “whom Phinehas killed” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-activepassive]])
1380NUM26introh5mw0# Numbers 26 General Notes<br>## Structure and formatting<br><br>The ULT sets the lines in 26:12-17, 20-26, 29-32, 35, 38-39, 44-45, 48-49, 57-58 farther to the right on the page than the rest of the text because they are long lists.<br><br>The people are counted in preparation for entering into the Promised Land. (See: [[rc://en/tw/dict/bible/kt/promisedland]])<br><br>## Special concepts in this chapter<br><br>### A new generation<br><br>None of the adults who came out of Egypt with Moses were still alive except the two faithful spies, Joshua and Caleb. (See: [[rc://en/tw/dict/bible/kt/faithful]])
1381NUM262i1cefigs-explicit0Count all the communityThey were only to count the men, not the women. The full meaning of this statement can be made clear. Alternate translation: “Count all the men of the community” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-explicit]])
1382NUM262vni2translate-numbers0twenty years old and up“20 years old and older” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/translate-numbers]])
1383NUM263z8gq0spoke to them“spoke to the Israelite leaders”
1384NUM263i73q0plainsA plain is a large flat area of land.
1385NUM264sjq1translate-numbers0twenty years old and up“20 years old and older” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/translate-numbers]])
1386NUM265l25rtranslate-names0General Information:The leaders of Israel are counting the men, 20 years old and older, according to their tribes and families. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/translate-names]] and [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/translate-numbers]])
1387NUM265jv530was the firstborn of IsraelHere “Israel” refers to the man also known as Jacob.
1388NUM265blb40From his sonThe word “his” refers to Rueben.
1389NUM267ukj3translate-numbers043,730 men“forty-three thousand seven hundred and thirty men” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/translate-numbers]])
1390NUM268vzn3translate-names0General Information:The leaders of Israel are counting the men, 20 years old and older, according to their tribes and families. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/translate-names]])
1391NUM268q6k20EliabSee how you translated this mans name in [Numbers 16:1](../16/01.md).
1392NUM269i6m20Eliab…Dathan…AbiramSee how you translated these mens names in [Numbers 16:1](../16/01.md).
1393NUM2610d33wfigs-personification0The earth opened its mouth and swallowed them upHere the earth is spoken of as if it were a person opening its mouth and eating something. Alternate translation: “Yahweh caused the earth to split open, and the men fell in the hole” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-personification]])
1394NUM2610l16kfigs-personification0fire devoured 250 menHere the fire is spoken of as if it were a large animal devouring something. Alternate translation: “Yahweh caused a fire that killed 250 men” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-personification]])
1395NUM2610y2z4translate-numbers0250 men“two hundred and fifty men” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/translate-numbers]])
1396NUM2611nb3j0Korahs line“all of Korahs family”
1397NUM2611y8qj0die out“end”
1398NUM2612utp6translate-names0General Information:The leaders of Israel are counting the men, 20 years old and older, according to their tribes and families. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/translate-names]] and [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/translate-numbers]])
1399NUM2614y9j2translate-numbers022,200 men“twenty-two thousand two hundred men” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/translate-numbers]])
1400NUM2615rb4htranslate-names0General Information:The leaders of Israel are counting the men, 20 years old and older, according to their tribes and families. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/translate-names]] and [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/translate-numbers]])
1401NUM2618nkh7translate-numbers040,500 men“forty thousand five hundred men” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/translate-numbers]])
1402NUM2619hbe7translate-names0General Information:The leaders of Israel are counting the men, 20 years old and older, according to their tribes and families. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/translate-names]] and [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/translate-numbers]])
1403NUM2622ar7qtranslate-numbers076,500 men“seventy-six thousand five hundred men” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/translate-numbers]])
1404NUM2623f73ttranslate-names0General Information:The leaders of Israel are counting the men, 20 years old and older, according to their tribes and families. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/translate-names]] and [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/translate-numbers]])
1405NUM2625da8ltranslate-numbers064,300 men“sixty-four thousand three hundred men” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/translate-numbers]])
1406NUM2626w3fztranslate-names0General Information:The leaders of Israel are counting the men, 20 years old and older, according to their tribes and families. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/translate-names]] and [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/translate-numbers]])
1407NUM2627j5hxtranslate-numbers060,500 men“sixty thousand five hundred men” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/translate-numbers]])
1408NUM2628fqy4translate-names0General Information:The leaders of Israel are counting the men, 20 years old and older, according to their tribes and families. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/translate-names]])
1409NUM2630b45qtranslate-names0General Information:The leaders of Israel are counting the men, 20 years old and older, according to their tribes and families. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/translate-names]])
1410NUM2633slu8translate-names0General Information:The leaders of Israel are counting the men, 20 years old and older, according to their tribes and families. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/translate-names]] and [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/translate-numbers]])
1411NUM2634af6utranslate-numbers052,700 men“fifty-two thousand seven hundred men” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/translate-numbers]])
1412NUM2635jhj1translate-names0General Information:The leaders of Israel are counting the men, 20 years old and older, according to their tribes and families. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/translate-names]] and [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/translate-numbers]])
1413NUM2637y5mitranslate-numbers032,500 men“thirty-two thousand five hundred men” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/translate-numbers]])
1414NUM2637np8kfigs-explicit0These were Josephs descendants, countedThe word “these” refers to all of the men descended from Josephs sons, Ephraim and Manasseh. The full meaning of this statement can be made clear. Alternate translation: “These were Josephs descendants, descended from his sons Manasseh and Ephraim, counted” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-explicit]])
1415NUM2637fxl7figs-activepassive0counted in each of their clansThis can be stated in active form. Alternate translation: “they counted them in each of their clans” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-activepassive]])
1416NUM2638fb9itranslate-names0General Information:The leaders of Israel are counting the men, 20 years old and older, according to their tribes and families. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/translate-names]] and [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/translate-numbers]])
1417NUM2641t1c5translate-numbers045,600 men“forty-five thousand six hundred men” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/translate-numbers]])
1418NUM2642x61ctranslate-names0General Information:The leaders of Israel are counting the men, 20 years old and older, according to their tribes and families. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/translate-names]] and [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/translate-numbers]])
1419NUM2643s5vatranslate-numbers064,400 men“sixty-four thousand four hundred men” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/translate-numbers]])
1420NUM2644lci1translate-names0General Information:The leaders of Israel are counting the men, 20 years old and older, according to their tribes and families. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/translate-names]] and [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/translate-numbers]])
1421NUM2647lw59translate-numbers053,400 men“fifty-three thousand four hundred men” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/translate-numbers]])
1422NUM2648v1j8translate-names0General Information:The leaders of Israel are counting the men, 20 years old and older, according to their tribes and families. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/translate-names]] and [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/translate-numbers]])
1423NUM2650pgj7translate-numbers045,400 men“forty-five thousand four hundred men” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/translate-numbers]])
1424NUM2651l55t0the complete count“the total number”
1425NUM2651tr8mtranslate-numbers0601730“six-hundred and one thousand, seven hundred and thirty” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/translate-numbers]])
1426NUM2653k6p3figs-activepassive0The land must be dividedThis can be stated in active form. Alternate translation: “You must divide the land” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-activepassive]])
1427NUM2653ut1a0these menThis refers to all of the men that were counted in their clans, beginning in [Numbers 26:5](../26/05.md).
1428NUM2653d4z20according to the number of their names“by the number of people in each clan”
1429NUM2654i4k80General Information:Yahweh continues speaking to Moses.
1430NUM2654y96pfigs-explicit0give more inheritanceIn this passage, the word “inheritance” refers to land inherited. The full meaning of this statement can be made clear. Alternate translation: “give more land as an inheritance” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-explicit]])
1431NUM2654zpe1figs-activepassive0who were countedThis can be stated in active form. Alternate translation: “whom the leaders of Israel counted” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-activepassive]])
1432NUM2655a5bifigs-activepassive0the land must be dividedThis can be stated in active form. Alternate translation: “you must divide the land” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-activepassive]])
1433NUM2655gx960by random lots“by casting lots”
1434NUM2655zwx4figs-activepassive0it will be dividedThis can be stated in active form. Alternate translation: “you will divide it” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-activepassive]])
1435NUM2656gvl8figs-activepassive0distributed to themThis can be stated in active form. Alternate translation: “and you must distribute the land to them” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-activepassive]])
1436NUM2657l46rtranslate-names0General Information:This is a list of the Levite clans. Moses counts the Levites separately from the other tribes because they did not receive any land. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/translate-names]])
1437NUM2657r6qafigs-activepassive0counted clan by clanThis can be stated in active form. Alternate translation: “that the leaders also counted clan by clan” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-activepassive]])
1438NUM2657mt4u0Gershon…Kohath…MerariSee how you translated these mens names in [Numbers 3:17](../03/17.md).
1439NUM2658au4a0AmramsSee how you translated this mans name in [Numbers 3:19](../03/19.md).
1440NUM2659pqk60AmramSee how you translated this mans name in [Numbers 3:19](../03/19.md).
1441NUM2659zb3x0She bore to Amram their children“She and Amram had children”
1442NUM2660wwe50Nadab…Abihu…IthamarSee how you translated these mens names in [Numbers 3:2](../03/02.md).
1443NUM2661qsd1figs-metonymy0they offered before Yahweh unacceptable fireHere the word “fire” is used to refer to “burning incense.” See how you translated a similar phrase in [Numbers 3:4](../03/04.md). Alternate translation: “they burned an incense offering to Yahweh in a way that he did not approve of” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy]])
1444NUM2662ane3figs-activepassive0who were countedThis can be stated in active form. Alternate translation: “whom the leaders counted” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-activepassive]])
1445NUM2662ac2rtranslate-numbers0twenty-three thousand“23,000” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/translate-numbers]])
1446NUM2662kw5d0one month old and up“one month old and older”
1447NUM2662atk6figs-activepassive0they were not countedThis can be stated in active form. Alternate translation: “but the leaders did not count them” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-activepassive]])
1448NUM2662e3dtfigs-activepassive0because no inheritance was given to themThis can be stated in active form. Here “inheritance” refers to land inherited. The full meaning of this statement can be made clear. Alternate translation: “because Yahweh said they would not receive any land as an inheritance” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-activepassive]] and [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-explicit]])
1449NUM2663l1g7figs-activepassive0who were counted by Moses and Eleazar the priestThis can be stated in active form. Alternate translation: “whom Moses and Eleazar the priest counted” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-activepassive]])
1450NUM2664fpg90there was no man“there were no men”
1451NUM2664bwj6figs-activepassive0who had been counted by Moses and Aaron the priestThis can be stated in active form. Alternate translation: “whom Moses and Aaron the priest had counted” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-activepassive]])
1452NUM2664xc7sfigs-activepassive0when the descendants of Israel were countedThis can be stated in active form. Alternate translation: “when they counted the descendants of Israel” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-activepassive]])
1453NUM2665zm6jfigs-doublenegatives0There was not a man left among them, exceptThe word “them” refers to all of the people who were counted in the wilderness of Sinai. This can be stated in positive form. Alternate translation: “The only ones who were still alive were” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-doublenegatives]])
1454NUM2665sl650son of JephunnehJephunneh was Calebs father. See how you translated this in [Numbers 13:6](../13/06.md).
1455NUM2665j2tl0son of NunNun was Joshuas father. See how you translated this in [Numbers 11:28](../11/28.md).
1456NUM27introg57e0# Numbers 27 General Notes<br>## Special concepts in this chapter<br><br>### Daughters<br>The daughters of Korah received no land because their father was punished by Yahweh. Yahweh still graciously gave them their fathers portion of land. (See: [[rc://en/tw/dict/bible/kt/grace]])<br><br>### The new leader is Joshua<br><br>God told Moses to appoint Joshua as the new leader. Joshua became Yahwehs anointed leader. (See: [[rc://en/tw/dict/bible/kt/appoint]] and [[rc://en/tw/dict/bible/kt/anoint]])
1457NUM271r2z70Then to Moses came the daughters of Zelophehad…son of Joseph“Then the daughters of Zelophehad son of Hepher son of Gilead son of Machir son of Manasseh, of the clans of Manasseh son of Joseph came to Moses.” This tells us the genealogy of Zelophehad.
1458NUM271xh5x0Zelophehad son of Hepher…Mahlah, Noah, Hoglah, Milkah, and TirzahSee how you translated these mens names in [Numbers 26:33](../26/33.md).
1459NUM271f1ul0Gilead…MachirSee how you translated these mens names in [Numbers 26:29](../26/29.md).
1460NUM272ma3g0They stood“The daughters of Zelophehad stood”
1461NUM273a6nufigs-explicit0who conspired against Yahweh in the company of KorahThe people in the company of Korah gathered together and rebelled against Yahweh. Yahweh caused them to die, because of their sin. The full meaning of this statement can be made clear. Alternate translation: “who died because they were among Korahs followers who rebelled against Yahweh” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-explicit]])
1462NUM273tn9z0for his own sin“because of his own sin”
1463NUM274g3j5figs-rquestion0Why should our fathers name be taken away from among his clan members because he had no son?At that time, only sons received land as an inheritance. The daughters use this question to suggest that they should receive the inheritance and continue the family clan. This can be written as a statement. Alternate translation: “You should not remove our fathers name from the clan members just because he did not have a son.” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-rquestion]])
1464NUM274xm1pfigs-explicit0Give us land among our fathers relativesThis means that they are asking to inherit land near where their fathers relatives are inheriting land. The meaning of this can be made clear. Alternate translation: “Give us land where our fathers relatives live” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-explicit]])
1465NUM277nrv6figs-explicit0among their fathers relativesThis means that they will be inherit land where their fathers relatives are inheriting land. The full meaning of this statement can be made clear. Alternate translation: “where their fathers relatives live” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-explicit]])
1466NUM279u4h70General Information:This continues Gods law about who will receive land if a man does not have any sons.
1467NUM2711j9ydfigs-activepassive0be a law established by decree for the people of IsraelThis can be stated in active form. Alternate translation: “be a law that all the people of Israel must obey” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-activepassive]])
1468NUM2711l3710has commanded meHere “me” refers to Moses.
1469NUM2712qn5ktranslate-names0mountains of AbarimThis is a range of mountains in Moab. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/translate-names]])
1470NUM2712ak5mfigs-metaphor0that I have given to the people of IsraelHere Yahweh speaks about the land that his is giving the Israel as if he has already given it to them. He speaks this way to emphasize that his committed to give it to them. Alternate translation: “that I will give to the people of Israel” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor]])
1471NUM2713q4kvfigs-euphemism0you, too, must be gathered to your peopleThis is a euphemism that means Moses will die and his spirit will go to the place where his ancestors are. Alternate translation: “you must die” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-euphemism]])
1472NUM2713r7vjfigs-ellipsis0like Aaron your brotherYou can make clear the understood information that Aaron died. Alternate translation: “like your older brother Aaron died” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-ellipsis]])
1473NUM2714le2i0you two rebelledThis refers to Moses and Aaron.
1474NUM2714wu260wilderness of ZinSee how you translated this phrase in [Numbers 13:21](../13/21.md).
1475NUM2714uty1figs-explicit0when the water flowed from the rock, in your angerThis refers to an event when Yahweh made water miraculously flow out of a rock. God told Moses to speak to the rock. Instead, Moses hit the rock because he was angry with the people. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-explicit]])
1476NUM2714xyy80you failed to honor me as holy“you did not treat me as holy”
1477NUM2714a4nyfigs-synecdoche0before the eyes of the whole communityHere the people of the people are represented by their “eyes” to emphasize what they saw. Alternate translation: “in front of the whole community” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-synecdoche]])
1478NUM2714u1wv0waters of MeribahSee how you translated this phrase in [Numbers 20:13](../20/13.md).
1479NUM2716z8x6figs-synecdoche0the God of the spirits of all humanityPossible meaning are (1) here “spirits” refers to all people.” Alternate translation: “the God over all of humanity” or (2) the reference to “spirits” refers to God having given life and breath to all people. Alternate translation: “the God who gives breath to all people” or “the God who give life to all humanity” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-synecdoche]])
1480NUM2716zz8pfigs-idiom0a man over the communityTo be “over” a group of people means to have authority to lead them. Alternate translation: “a man to lead the community” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-idiom]])
1481NUM2717s1mefigs-idiom0a man who may go out and come in before them and lead them out and bring them inThis is an idiom that means a person who will lead all the people and also lead the army into battle. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-idiom]])
1482NUM2717t27bfigs-simile0so that your community is not like sheep that have no shepherdThis is a simile that means without a leader the people will wander and be helpless. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-simile]])
1483NUM2718t7dn0Take Joshua son of Nun, a man in whom my Spirit livesYahwehs Spirit is in Joshua, meaning that Joshua obeys Yahweh and follows his commands.
1484NUM2718p1rdtranslate-symaction0lay your hand on himThis is a sign of dedicating someone to Gods service. Alternate translation: “lay your hand on him to appoint him” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/translate-symaction]])
1485NUM2719naq8figs-synecdoche0command him before their eyes to lead themHere the people are represented by their “eyes” to emphasize what they see. Alternate translation: “in front of all of them command Joshua to lead the people of Israel” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-synecdoche]])
1486NUM2720k5gg0General Information:Yahweh continues speaking to Moses about Joshua.
1487NUM2720k5n4figs-metaphor0You must put some of your authority on himHere Yahweh speaks of Moses giving some of his authority to Joshua as if it were an article of clothing that he could put on him. Alternate translation: “You should give him some of your authority” or “Let him decide what the people should do” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor]])
1488NUM2721xn7ptranslate-unknown0UrimThis was a sacred stone that the High Priest wore on his chest plate. He used it to determine Gods will. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/translate-unknown]])
1489NUM2721p15tfigs-merism0It will be at his command that the people will go out and come inThis means that Joshua will have authority to command the movements of the community of Israel. “Going out” and “coming in” are two opposite commands used to emphasize that he will have full command over their movements. Alternate translation: “He will command the communitys movements” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-merism]])
1490NUM2721h413figs-parallelism0both he and all the people of Israel with him, the whole communityBoth of these phrases mean the same thing, and they are used together for emphasis. Alternate translation: “both he and the entire nation of Israel” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-parallelism]])
1491NUM2722bms60placed him before“told him to stand in front of”
1492NUM2723gcp50He laid his hands on him and commanded him to lead“He” refers to Moses, and “him” refers to Joshua.
1493NUM2723cb8ntranslate-symaction0He laid his hands on himThe laying on of hands was a way of setting a person apart to do a special task for God. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/translate-symaction]])
1494NUM2723nk4afigs-ellipsis0to leadYou can make clear the understood information to lead the people. Alternate translation: “to lead the people” or “to be the leader of the Israelites” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-ellipsis]])
1495NUM2723cw8h0as Yahweh had commanded him to doHere “him” refers to Moses.
1496NUM28introyh9y0# Numbers 28 General Notes<br>## Special concepts in this chapter<br><br>### Offerings for special days<br><br>God commanded the Israelites to make special offerings for Sabbaths, new months, Passover and firstfruits. On each of these occasions, specific sacrifices were required. (See: [[rc://en/tw/dict/bible/kt/sabbath]] and [[rc://en/tw/dict/bible/kt/passover]] and [[rc://en/tw/dict/bible/other/firstfruit]])
1497NUM282vl5n0at the appointed times“at the times that I haven chosen”
1498NUM282d2ncfigs-activepassive0the food of my offerings made by fire to produceThis can be stated in active form. Alternate translation: “the food offerings that you will burn on the altar produce” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-activepassive]])
1499NUM282ii630a sweet aroma for me“a smell I enjoy”
1500NUM283bba30General Information:Yahweh continues telling Moses what the people must do.
1501NUM283ng8vfigs-activepassive0the offering made by fireThis can be stated in active form. “the burnt offering” or “the offering you have burned by fire on the altar” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-activepassive]])
1502NUM285xae3figs-activepassive0mixed withThis can be stated in active form. “which you have mixed with” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-activepassive]])
1503NUM285n3fdtranslate-fraction0a tenth of an ephah“A tenth” means one part out of ten equal parts. This can be written in modern measurements. Alternate translation: “2 liters” or “a tenth of an ephah (which is about 2 liters)” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/translate-fraction]] and [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/translate-bvolume]])
1504NUM285y354translate-fraction0one-fourth of a hin“One-fourth” means one part out of four equal parts. This can be written in modern measurements. Alternate translation: “a liter” or “one-fourth of a hin (which is almost 1 liter)” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/translate-fraction]] and [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/translate-bvolume]])
1505NUM285gu2x0beaten oil“pressed oil” or “pure olive oil.” This refers to oil that has been pressed out of olives.
1506NUM286r7yzfigs-activepassive0that was commanded at Mount SinaiThis can be stated in active form. Alternate translation: “that Yahweh commanded at Mount Sinai” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-activepassive]])
1507NUM286i5mvfigs-activepassive0made by fireThis can be stated in active form. Alternate translation: “that you burned on the altar” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-activepassive]])
1508NUM287j24atranslate-fraction0one-fourth of a hin“One-fourth” means one part out of four equal parts. This can be written in modern measurements. Alternate translation: “a liter” or “one-fourth of a hin (which is almost 1 liter)” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/translate-fraction]] and [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/translate-bvolume]])
1509NUM287uf3mfigs-explicit0You must pour out in the holy place a drink offering of strong drink to YahwehThis sentence describes the drink offering that is to accompany the lamb. The full meaning of this statement can be made clear. Alternate translation: “It must be a drink offering of strong drink and you must pour it out in the holy place to Yahweh” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-explicit]])
1510NUM288sd8nfigs-activepassive0like the one offeredThis can be stated in active form. Alternate translation: “like the one you offered” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-activepassive]])
1511NUM289uvp30General Information:Yahweh continues telling Moses what the people must do.
1512NUM289nv9ktranslate-fraction0two-tenths of an ephah“Two-tenths” means two parts out of ten equal parts. This can be written in modern measurements. Alternate translation: “four and a half liters” or “two tenths of an ephah (which is about 4.5 liters)” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/translate-fraction]] and [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/translate-bvolume]])
1513NUM289l25ufigs-activepassive0mixed with oilThis can be stated in active form. Alternate translation: “which you have mixed with oil” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-activepassive]])
1514NUM289rgb3figs-explicit0the drink offering with itMany offerings had a drink offering that was required to be offered with them. The full meaning of the can be made clear. Alternate translation: “the drink offering that accompanies it” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-explicit]])
1515NUM2811cda30General Information:Yahweh continues telling Moses what the people must do.
1516NUM2812rs1itranslate-fraction0three-tenths of an ephah“Three-tenths” means three parts out of ten equal parts. This can be written in modern measurements. Alternate translation: “six liters” or “three-tenths of an ephah (which is about six liters)” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/translate-fraction]] and [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/translate-bvolume]])
1517NUM2812sa2rfigs-activepassive0mixed with oilThis can be stated in active form. Alternate translation: “which you have mixed with oil” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-activepassive]])
1518NUM2812vr13figs-ellipsis0two-tenths of fine flourThe words “of an ephah” are understood and may stated clearly. “Two-tenths” means two parts out of ten equal parts. This can be written in modern measurements. Alternate translation: “four and a half liters of fine flour” or “two-tenths of an ephah (which is about 4.5 liters) of fine flour” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-ellipsis]] and [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/translate-fraction]] and [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/translate-bvolume]])
1519NUM2813kh7wtranslate-fraction0a tenth of an ephah“A tenth” means one part out of ten equal parts. This can be written in modern measurements. Alternate translation: “2 liters” or “a tenth of an ephah (which is about 2 liters)” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/translate-fraction]] and [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/translate-bvolume]])
1520NUM2813sbx3figs-activepassive0made by fireThis can be stated in active form. Alternate translation: “that you burned on the altar” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-activepassive]])
1521NUM2814fi54translate-fraction0half a hin“Half” means one part out of two equal parts. This can be written in modern measurements. Alternate translation: “two liters” or “half a hin (which is two liters)” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/translate-fraction]] and [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/translate-bvolume]])
1522NUM2814uy8xtranslate-fraction0a third of a hin“One third of a hin.” “A third” means one part out of three equal parts. This can be written in modern measurements. Alternate translation: “1.2 liters” or “One and one-fifth liters” or “half a hin (which is 1.2 liters)” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/translate-fraction]] and [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/translate-bvolume]])
1523NUM2814t84utranslate-fraction0one-fourth of a hin“One-fourth” means one part out of four equal parts. This can be written in modern measurements. Alternate translation: “a liter” or “one-fourth of a hin (which is almost 1 liter)” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/translate-fraction]] and [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/translate-bvolume]])
1524NUM2815pi9dfigs-activepassive0One male goat as a sin offering to Yahweh must be offeredThis can be stated in active form. Alternate translation: “You must offer one male goat to Yahweh as a sin offering” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-activepassive]])
1525NUM2816bny70General Information:Yahweh continues telling Moses what the people must do.
1526NUM2816vq3qtranslate-hebrewmonths0the first month, on the fourteenth day of the month“During the first month, on day 14 of the month.” This refers to the first month of the Hebrew calendar. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/translate-hebrewmonths]] and [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/translate-ordinal]])
1527NUM2816k2hc0comes Yahwehs Passover“you must celebrate Yahwehs Passover”
1528NUM2817agz5translate-hebrewmonths0On the fifteenth day of this month“On day 15 day of this month.” This refers to the first month of the Hebrew calendar. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/translate-hebrewmonths]] and [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/translate-ordinal]])
1529NUM2817l12wfigs-activepassive0a feast is to be heldThis can be stated in active form. “you must have a feast” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-activepassive]])
1530NUM2817gw3ffigs-activepassive0bread without yeast must be eatenThis can be stated in active form. “you must eat bread without yeast” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-activepassive]])
1531NUM2818jgc4translate-ordinal0On the first dayThis refers to the first day of the feast. This can be stated clearly. Alternate translation: “On day 1 of the feast” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/translate-ordinal]] and [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-explicit]])
1532NUM2818wcl90there must be a holy assembly to honor Yahweh“you must gather together to worship and honor Yahweh.” The phrase “a holy assembly” means the people gather together to worship Yahweh. Worshiping Yahweh is a holy event.
1533NUM2819ne820General Information:Yahweh continues telling Moses what the people must do.
1534NUM2819v698figs-activepassive0you must offer a sacrifice made by fire, a burnt offeringThe idea of “burnt” can be stated in active form. Alternate translation: “you must burn an offering on the altar” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-activepassive]])
1535NUM2820ztc9translate-fraction0three-tenths of an ephah“Three-tenths” means three parts out of ten equal parts. This can be written in modern measurements. Alternate translation: “six liters” or “three-tenths of an ephah (which is about six liters)” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/translate-fraction]] and [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/translate-bvolume]])
1536NUM2820nb8cfigs-activepassive0mixed with oilThis can be stated in active form. Alternate translation: “which you have mixed with oil” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-activepassive]])
1537NUM2820lcc6figs-ellipsis0two-tenthsThe words “of an ephah of fine flour” are understood from the previous phrase. They can be repeated. “Two-tenths” means two parts out of ten equal parts. This can be written in modern measurements. Alternate translation: “four and a half liters of fine flour” or “two-tenths of an ephah of fine flour (which is about 4.5 liters)” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-ellipsis]] and [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/translate-fraction]] and [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/translate-bvolume]])
1538NUM2821u36ttranslate-fraction0a tenth of an ephah“A tenth” means one part out of ten equal parts. This can be written in modern measurements. Alternate translation: “2 liters” or “a tenth of an ephah (which is about 2 liters)” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/translate-fraction]] and [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/translate-bvolume]])
1539NUM2822ma18figs-abstractnouns0to make atonementThe phrase “make atonement” can be expressed with the verb “atone.” Alternate translation: “to atone” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-abstractnouns]])
1540NUM2823u3dtfigs-activepassive0required each morningThis can be stated in active form. Alternate translation: “which Yahweh requires each morning” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-activepassive]])
1541NUM2824whx2figs-activepassive0As described hereThis can be stated in active form. Alternate translation: “As I, Yahweh, have described here” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-activepassive]])
1542NUM2824dh1tfigs-activepassive0the food of the offering made by fireThis can be stated in active form. Alternate translation: “you must burn the food offering on the altar” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-activepassive]])
1543NUM2824zv8n0a sweet aroma for Yahweh“as a sweet aroma for Yahweh”
1544NUM2824g7rdfigs-activepassive0It must be offeredThis can be stated in active form. Alternate translation: “You must offer it” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-activepassive]])
1545NUM2825niw80have a holy assembly to honor Yahweh“gather together to worship and honor Yahweh.” The phrase “a holy assembly” means the people gather together to worship Yahweh. Worshiping Yahweh is a holy event.
1546NUM2826x4se0General Information:Yahweh continues telling Moses what the people must do.
1547NUM2826m6k30the day of the firstfruits“the day of the firstfruits, that is the day.” This refers to the day during the Festival of Weeks when they offer the grain offering to Yahweh.
1548NUM2826bm4a0have a holy assembly to honor Yahweh“gather together to worship and honor Yahweh.” The phrase “a holy assembly” means the people gather together to worship Yahweh. Worshiping Yahweh is a holy event.
1549NUM2828hu83figs-activepassive0mixed with oilThis can be stated in active form. Alternate translation: “which you have mixed with oil” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-activepassive]])
1550NUM2828p6rrtranslate-fraction0three-tenths of an ephah“Three tenths” means three parts out of ten equal parts. This can be written in modern measurements. Alternate translation: “six liters” or “three-tenths of an ephah (which is about six liters)” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/translate-fraction]] and [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/translate-bvolume]])
1551NUM2828w5qwtranslate-fraction0three-tenths of an ephah“Three tenths” means three parts out of ten equal parts. This can be written in modern measurements. Alternate translation: “six liters” or “three-tenths of an ephah (which is about six liters)” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/translate-fraction]] and [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/translate-bvolume]])
1552NUM2828qfh5figs-ellipsis0two-tenthsThe words “of an ephah of fine flour” are understood from the previous phrase and can be repeated. “Two-tenths” means two parts out of ten equal parts. This can be written in modern measurements. Alternate translation: “four and a half liters of fine flour” or “two-tenths of an ephah of fine flour (which is about 4.5 liters)” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-ellipsis]] and [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/translate-fraction]] and [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/translate-bvolume]])
1553NUM2829d6vj0General Information:Yahweh continues telling Moses what the people must do.
1554NUM2829tdh2translate-fraction0a tenth of an ephah“A tenth” means one part out of ten equal parts. This can be written in modern measurements. Alternate translation: “2 liters” or “a tenth of an ephah (which is about 2 liters)” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/translate-fraction]] and [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/translate-bvolume]])
1555NUM2829t9h7figs-activepassive0fine flour mixed with oilThis can be stated in active form. Alternate translation: “fine flour which you mix with oil” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-activepassive]])
1556NUM2830yj1efigs-abstractnouns0to make atonementThe word “atonement” can be expressed with the verb “atone.” Alternate translation: “to atone” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-abstractnouns]])
1557NUM2831k54hfigs-possession0their drink offeringsThis refers to the drink offerings that are required to accompany each of the animals when they are sacrificed. Alternate translation: “the drink offerings that are offered with them” or “the drink offerings that accompany them” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-possession]])
1558NUM29introgs9v0# Numbers 29 General Notes<br>## Structure and formatting<br>This chapter continues the material from the previous chapter about offerings on specific days.
1559NUM291n5nd0General Information:Yahweh continues telling Moses what the people must do.
1560NUM291wr36translate-hebrewmonths0In the seventh month, on the first day of the monthThis refers to the seventh month of the Hebrew calendar. Alternate translation: “On day 1 of month 7” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/translate-hebrewmonths]] and [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/translate-ordinal]])
1561NUM291c4iy0have a holy assembly to honor Yahweh“gather together to worship and honor Yahweh.” The phrase “a holy assembly” means the people gather together to worship Yahweh. Worshiping Yahweh is a holy event.
1562NUM291d1mbfigs-synecdoche0It will be a day when you blow trumpetsThe word “you” refers to the people of Israel who here represent the priests. The priests blew the trumpet to begin a worship service or to gather the community together. Alternate translation: “It will be a day when the priests blow trumpets” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-synecdoche]])
1563NUM292f95f0General Information:Yahweh continues telling Moses what the people must do.
1564NUM293k2nlfigs-possession0their grain offeringThis refers to the grain offerings that are required to accompany each of the animals when they are sacrificed. Alternate translation: “the grain offerings that are offered with them” or “the grain offerings that accompany them” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-possession]])
1565NUM293mh5zfigs-activepassive0mixed with oilThis can be stated in active form. Alternate translation: “which you have mixed with oil” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-activepassive]])
1566NUM293yys9translate-fraction0three-tenths of an ephahThe phrase “of fine flour mixed with oil” is understood from the previous phrase and can be repeated. “Three-tenths” means three parts out of ten equal parts. This can be written in modern measurements. Alternate translation: “six liters of fine flour mixed with oil” or “three-tenths of an ephah (which is about six liters)” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/translate-fraction]] and [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/translate-bvolume]])
1567NUM293c9pgfigs-ellipsis0two-tenthsThe phrase “of an ephah of fine flour mixed with oil” is understood from earlier in the sentence. “Two tenths” means two parts out of ten equal parts. This can be written in modern measurements. Alternate translation: “four and a half liters of fine flour mixed with oil” or “two-tenths of an ephah (which is about 4.5 liters)” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-ellipsis]] and [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/translate-fraction]] and [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/translate-bvolume]])
1568NUM294chq7translate-fraction0one-tenthThe phrase “of an ephah of fine flour mixed with oil” is understood from earlier in the sentence. “One-tenth” means one part out of ten equal parts. This can be written in modern measurements. Alternate translation: “2 liters of fine flour mixed with oil” or “a tenth of an ephah (which is about 2 liters)” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/translate-fraction]] and [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/translate-bvolume]])
1569NUM295b36kfigs-abstractnouns0to make atonementThe word “atonement” can be expressed with the verb “atone.” Alternate translation: “to atone” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-abstractnouns]])
1570NUM296p8f6translate-hebrewmonths0in the seventh month…the first of each month“in month 7…day 1 of each month.” The word “month” refers to a month of the Hebrew calendar. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/translate-hebrewmonths]] and [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/translate-ordinal]])
1571NUM296frt30of each month: the special burnt offering…with it“of each month--the special burnt offering…with it.” This is the offering that is made on the first day of each month.
1572NUM296h1cffigs-possession0the regular burnt offering, its grain offering, and its drink offeringsThis refers to the offerings the priests were to give every day. The grain offering and drink offering were to be offered with the regular burnt offering. Alternate translation: “the regular burnt offering, with the grain offering and drink offerings that accompany it” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-possession]])
1573NUM296nh25figs-activepassive0you will obey what has been decreedThis can be stated in active form. Alternate translation: “you will obey Yahwehs decree” or “you will obey what Yahweh had decreed” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-activepassive]])
1574NUM296kle9figs-activepassive0an offering made by fire to YahwehThis can be stated in active form. Alternate translation: “an offering you burnt on the altar to Yahweh” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-activepassive]])
1575NUM297dds20General Information:Yahweh continues telling Moses what the people must do.
1576NUM297v8xptranslate-hebrewmonths0the tenth day of the seventh month“day 10 of month 7” The word “month” refers to those in the Hebrew calendar. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/translate-hebrewmonths]] and [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/translate-ordinal]])
1577NUM297dka40have a holy assembly to honor Yahweh“gather together to worship and honor Yahweh.” The phrase “a holy assembly” means the people gather together to worship Yahweh. Worshiping Yahweh is a holy event.
1578NUM299k4tvfigs-activepassive0fine flour mixed with oilThis can be stated in active form. Alternate translation: “fine flour which you have mixed with oil” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-activepassive]])
1579NUM299ufz8translate-fraction0three-tenths of an ephah“Three-tenths” means three parts out of ten equal parts. This can be written in modern measurements. Alternate translation: “six liters” or “three-tenths of an ephah (which is about six liters)” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/translate-fraction]] and [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/translate-bvolume]])
1580NUM299bde9figs-ellipsis0two-tenthsThe words “of an ephah” are understood from earlier in the verse. They can be repeated here. “Two-tenths” means two parts out of ten equal parts. This can be written in modern measurements. Alternate translation: “four and a half liters” or “two-tenths of an ephah (which is about 4.5 liters)” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-ellipsis]] and [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/translate-fraction]] and [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/translate-bvolume]])
1581NUM2910n1nxtranslate-fraction0a tenth of an ephah“A tenth” means one part out of ten equal parts. This can be written in modern measurements. Alternate translation: “2 liters” or “a tenth of an ephah (which is about 2 liters)” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/translate-fraction]] and [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/translate-bvolume]])
1582NUM2911ray5figs-abstractnouns0of atonementThe word “atonement” can be expressed with the verb “atone.” Alternate translation: “that atones for you” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-abstractnouns]])
1583NUM2911cc81figs-possession0its grain offering, and their drink offeringsThe grain offering was to be offered with the burnt offering. The drink offerings were to be offered with both the sin offering and the burnt offering. Alternate translation: “along with the grain offering and the drink offerings that accompany them” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-possession]])
1584NUM2912nai80General Information:Yahweh continues telling Moses what the people must do.
1585NUM2912kw4ntranslate-hebrewmonths0the fifteenth day of the seventh month“day 15 of month 7.” The word “month” refer to those in the Hebrew calendar. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/translate-hebrewmonths]] and [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/translate-ordinal]])
1586NUM2912e72q0have a holy assembly to honor Yahweh“gather together to worship and honor Yahweh.” The phrase “a holy assembly” means the people gather together to worship Yahweh. Worshiping Yahweh is a holy event.
1587NUM2912e2ymfigs-idiom0you must keep the festival for himThis is an idiom. Here the word “keep” means to observe or celebrate. The word “him” refers to Yahweh. Alternate translation: “you must observe the festival for Yahweh” or “you must celebrate the festival for Yahweh” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-idiom]])
1588NUM2913lh4lfigs-activepassive0a sacrifice made by fireThis can be stated in active form. “you must burn it on the altar” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-activepassive]])
1589NUM2913u88ptranslate-numbers0thirteen young bulls, two rams, and fourteen male lambs“13 young bulls, 2 rams, and 14 male lambs” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/translate-numbers]])
1590NUM2914ja5hfigs-activepassive0fine flour mixed with oilThis can be stated in active form. Alternate translation: “fine flour which you have mixed with oil” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-activepassive]])
1591NUM2914idt9translate-fraction0three-tenths of an ephahThe phrase “of fine flour mixed with oil” is understood from earlier in the sentence and can be repeated. “Three-tenths” means three parts out of ten equal parts. This can be written in modern measurements. Alternate translation: “six liters of fine flour mixed with oil” or “three-tenths of an ephah (which is about six liters)” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/translate-fraction]] and [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/translate-bvolume]])
1592NUM2914hgf4translate-numbers0thirteen bulls“13 bulls” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/translate-numbers]])
1593NUM2914qmq4figs-ellipsis0two-tenthsThe phrase “of an ephah of fine flour” is understood from earlier in the sentence. “Two-tenths” means two parts out of ten equal parts. This can be written in modern measurements. Alternate translation: “four and a half liters of fine flour” or “two-tenths of an ephah (which is about 4.5 liters)” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-ellipsis]] and [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/translate-fraction]] and [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/translate-bvolume]])
1594NUM2915jj7ttranslate-numbers0fourteen lambs“14 lambs” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/translate-numbers]])
1595NUM2915qqa5translate-fraction0a tenth of an ephahThe phrase “of fine flour” is understood from earlier in the sentence. “A tenth” means one part out of ten equal parts. This can be written in modern measurements. Alternate translation: “2 liters of fine flour” or “a tenth of an ephah (which is about 2 liters)” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/translate-fraction]] and [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/translate-bvolume]])
1596NUM2916vxx20its grain offering, and the drink offering with itThe grain offering and drink offering accompany the regular burnt offering.
1597NUM2917r62ttranslate-ordinal0On the second day of the assembly“On day 2 of the festival.” Here the word “assembly” refers to the Festival of Weeks. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/translate-ordinal]])
1598NUM2917dus6translate-numbers0twelve young bulls, two rams, and fourteen male lambs“12 young bulls, 2 rams, and 14 male lambs” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/translate-numbers]])
1599NUM2918sk9ufigs-activepassive0as were commandedThis can be stated in active form. Alternate translation: “as Yahweh commanded” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-activepassive]])
1600NUM2919f57mfigs-possession0its grain offering, and their drink offeringsThe grain offering was to be offered with the burnt offering. Drink offerings were to be offered with both the sin offering and the burnt offering. Alternate translation: “along with the grain offering and the drink offerings that accompany them” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-possession]])
1601NUM2920mi8ptranslate-ordinal0the third day of the assembly“day 3 of the festival.” Here the word “assembly” refers to the Festival of Weeks. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/translate-ordinal]])
1602NUM2920r4i9translate-numbers0eleven bulls, two rams, and fourteen male lambs“11 bulls, 2 rams, and 14 male lambs” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/translate-numbers]])
1603NUM2921q47tfigs-activepassive0as were commandedThis can be stated in active form. Alternate translation: “as Yahweh commanded” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-activepassive]])
1604NUM2922fe9mfigs-possession0its grain offering, and their drink offeringsThe grain offering was to be offered with the burnt offering. The drink offerings were to be offered with both the sin offering and the burnt offering. Alternate translation: “along with the grain offering and the drink offerings that accompany them” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-possession]])
1605NUM2923g35h0General Information:Yahweh continues telling Moses what the people must do during the festival in the seventh month.
1606NUM2923kxu3translate-ordinal0the fourth day of the assembly“day 4 of the festival.” Here the word “assembly” refers to the Festival of Weeks. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/translate-ordinal]])
1607NUM2923v266translate-numbers0fourteen male lambs“14 male lambs” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/translate-numbers]])
1608NUM2924g8rlfigs-activepassive0as were commandedThis can be stated in active form. Alternate translation: “as Yahweh commanded” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-activepassive]])
1609NUM2925y2d2figs-possession0its grain offering, and their drink offeringsThe grain offering was to be offered with the burnt offering. The drink offerings were to be offered with both the sin offering and the burnt offering. Alternate translation: “along with the grain offering and the drink offerings that accompany them” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-possession]])
1610NUM2926jr4etranslate-ordinal0the fifth day of the assembly“day 5 of the festival.” Here the word “assembly” refers to the Festival of Weeks. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/translate-ordinal]])
1611NUM2926wa33translate-numbers0fourteen male lambs“14 male lambs” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/translate-numbers]])
1612NUM2927y83ffigs-activepassive0as were commandedThis can be stated in active form. Alternate translation: “as Yahweh commanded” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-activepassive]])
1613NUM2928dde7figs-possession0its grain offering, and their drink offeringsThe grain offering was to be offered with the burnt offering. The drink offerings were to be offered with both the sin offering and the burnt offering. Alternate translation: “along with the grain offering and the drink offerings that accompany them” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-possession]])
1614NUM2929l7vrtranslate-ordinal0the sixth day of the assembly“day 6 of the festival.” Here the word “assembly” refers to the Festival of Weeks. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/translate-ordinal]])
1615NUM2929dix2translate-numbers0fourteen male lambs“14 male lambs” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/translate-numbers]])
1616NUM2930x5lxfigs-activepassive0as were commandedThis can be stated in active form. Alternate translation: “as Yahweh commanded” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-activepassive]])
1617NUM2931mq57figs-possession0its grain offering, and their drink offeringsThe grain offering was to be offered with the burnt offering. The drink offerings were to be offered with both the sin offering and the burnt offering. Alternate translation: “along with the grain offering and the drink offerings that accompany them” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-possession]])
1618NUM2932mwy5translate-ordinal0the seventh day of the assembly“day 7 of the festival.” Here the word “assembly” refers to the Festival of Weeks. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/translate-ordinal]])
1619NUM2932x55ktranslate-numbers0fourteen male lambs“14 male lambs” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/translate-numbers]])
1620NUM2933rxm4figs-activepassive0as were commandedThis can be stated in active form. Alternate translation: “as Yahweh commanded” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-activepassive]])
1621NUM2934vk22figs-possession0its grain offering, and their drink offeringsThe grain offering was to be offered with the burnt offering. The drink offerings were to be offered with both the sin offering and the burnt offering. Alternate translation: “along with the grain offering and the drink offerings that accompany them” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-possession]])
1622NUM2935a9cf0General Information:Yahweh tells Moses what the people must do after the seven-day festival in the seventh month.
1623NUM2935hs6ttranslate-ordinal0eighth dayThis “eighth” is the ordinal number for eight. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/translate-ordinal]])
1624NUM2935x6n90have another solemn assembly“gather together again to worship Yahweh.” This is another assembly similar to the one on the first day of the festival.
1625NUM2936h37kfigs-activepassive0an offering made by fireThis can be stated in active form. Alternate translation: “you must burn it on the altar” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-activepassive]])
1626NUM2937hc7wfigs-possession0their grain offering and their drink offeringsThese offerings were to be offered with the bull, the ram, and the lambs. Alternate translation: “the grain offerings and the drink offerings” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-possession]])
1627NUM2937m6ncfigs-activepassive0as were commandedThis can be stated in active form. Alternate translation: “as Yahweh commanded” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-activepassive]])
1628NUM2938nyr3figs-possession0its grain offering, and their drink offeringsThe grain offering was to be offered with the burnt offering. The drink offerings were to be offered with both the sin offering and the burnt offering. Alternate translation: “along with the grain offering and the drink offerings that accompany them” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-possession]])
1629NUM2939zpq30These are what you must offer“These offerings are what you must offer”
1630NUM2939y3wf0fixed festivals“planned festivals.” These are festivals that occurred at regularly scheduled times. The word “fixed” means “set” or “predetermined.”
1631NUM30introe9dr0# Numbers 30 General Notes<br>## Special concepts in this chapter<br><br>### Vows<br><br>Because a vow is a type of promise, men must do what they have vowed to do. A father or a husband has one day in which to cancel a womans vow. Otherwise, she must do what she vowed she would do. (See: [[rc://en/tw/dict/bible/kt/vow]] and [[rc://en/tw/dict/bible/kt/promise]])
1632NUM302n92a0a man makes a vowThe words “a man” refer to any man, not one particular man. It refers only to men and does not include women. Alternate translation: “any man”
1633NUM302yep5figs-metaphor0to bind himself with a binding promiseHere Moses speaks of a person promising to do something as if his promise were a physical object that he ties to himself. Alternate translation: “committing to fulfill a promise” or “promising to do something” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor]])
1634NUM302d5ftfigs-parallelism0he must not break his word. He must keep his promise to do everything that comes out of his mouthThese two sentences have similar meanings and are combined to emphasize that he must fulfill his promises. Here “word” is a metonym that refers to what he said. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-parallelism]])
1635NUM302nf8mfigs-metaphor0he must not break his wordThe phrase “his word” refers to a mans oaths and vows. Here Moses speaks of not fulfilling these as if they were physical objects that the man could break. Alternate translation: “he must fulfill his promises” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor]] and [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy]])
1636NUM302krx2figs-metonymy0everything that comes out of his mouthHere the word “mouth” is a metonym for the things that the man says. Alternate translation: “to do everything that he says he will do” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy]])
1637NUM303rh7vfigs-metaphor0binds herself with a promiseHere Moses speaks of a woman promising to do something as if her promise were a physical object that she ties to herself. Alternate translation: “commits herself to fulfilling a promise” or “promises to do something” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor]])
1638NUM304u957figs-doublet0the vow and the promiseThese two phrases have very similar meanings. They emphasize what she has promised to do. Alternate translation: “the vow” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-doublet]])
1639NUM304xw8rfigs-metaphor0by which she has bound herselfHere Moses speaks of how a woman has committed herself to fulfilling a promise as if her promise were a physical object that she had bound to her body. Alternate translation: “that she has committed herself to fulfill” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor]])
1640NUM304c1r20he says nothing to reverse her“he does not cancel what she has said”
1641NUM304vp6bfigs-idiom0will standThis is an idiom. It means that her vows will remain in effect and that she will be required to fulfill them. Alternate translation: “she will be obligated to fulfill” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-idiom]])
1642NUM305m6gkfigs-doublet0her vows or the pledgesThese two phrases have very similar meanings. They emphasize what she has promised to do. Alternate translation: “her vows” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-doublet]])
1643NUM305u255figs-idiom0will standThis is an idiom. It means that her vows will remain in effect and she will be required to fulfill them. See how you translated this phrase in [Numbers 30:4](../30/04.md). Alternate translation: “she will be obligated to fulfill” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-idiom]])
1644NUM305r6kdfigs-explicit0Yahweh will release herThis refers to Yahweh forgiving her for not fulfilling her vows. The full meaning of this statement can be made clear. Alternate translation: “Yahweh will forgive her for not fulfilling her vows” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-explicit]])
1645NUM306qq7y0rashsomething done without thinking
1646NUM306r4gcfigs-metaphor0by which she has bound herselfHere Moses speaks of how a woman has committed herself to fulfilling a promise as if her promise were a physical object that she had bound to her body. Alternate translation: “which she has committed herself to fulfill” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor]])
1647NUM307s8e5figs-ellipsis0says nothing to herYou may need to specify that he says nothing to her about her vow. Alternate translation: “says nothing to her about her vow” or “does not tell her to have Yahweh release her from the vow” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-ellipsis]])
1648NUM307nh9kfigs-metaphor0by which she bound herselfHere Moses speaks of how a woman has committed herself to fulfilling a promise as if her promise were a physical object that she had bound to her body. Alternate translation: “that she has committed herself to fulfill” See how this is translated in [Numbers 30:4](./04.md). (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor]])
1649NUM307vj3jfigs-idiom0will standThis is an idiom. It means that her vows will remain in effect and that she will be required to fulfill them. Alternate translation: “she will be obligated to fulfill” See how this is translated in [Numbers 30:4] (./04.md). (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-idiom]])
1650NUM308n9fwfigs-parallelism0the vow that she has made…the rash talk of her lips“the vow that she has made…that is, the rash talk of her lips.” These two phrases refer to the same thing. The second phrase describes the vow that the woman made. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-parallelism]])
1651NUM308j925figs-synecdoche0the rash talk of her lipsThe phrase “the rash talk” refers to the rash promise that she made. Here “her lips” means the woman herself. She is referred to as “her lips” because lips are related to what she says. Alternate translation: “the rash things she has said” or “her rash promise” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-synecdoche]])
1652NUM308pen9figs-metaphor0with which she has bound herselfHere Moses speaks of how a woman has committed herself to fulfilling a promise as if her promise were a physical object that she had bound to her body. Alternate translation: “that she has committed herself to fulfill” See how this is translated in [Numbers 30:4](./04.md). (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor]])
1653NUM308dgy8figs-metaphor0Yahweh will release herHere Moses speaks about Yahweh forgiving the woman for not fulfilling her vow as if he were releasing her from something that bound her. The full meaning of this statement can be made clear. Alternate translation: “Yahweh will forgive her” or “Yahweh will forgive her for not fulfilling her vow” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor]] and [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-explicit]])
1654NUM309g5l30General Information:Moses continues telling the leaders of the tribes what Yahweh has commanded.
1655NUM309vr6dfigs-activepassive0a divorced womanThis can be stated in active form. Alternate translation: “a woman whom a man has divorced” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-activepassive]])
1656NUM309aab4figs-idiom0will stand against herThis is an idiom. It means that her vows will remain in effect and she will be required to fulfill them. See how you translated a similar phrase in [Numbers 30:4](./04.md). Alternate translation: “she will be obligated to fulfill” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-idiom]])
1657NUM3010svt7figs-explicit0If a woman made a vow in her husbands houseThis refers to a married woman. You can make the meaning of this statement clear. Alternate translation: “If a married woman makes a vow” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-explicit]])
1658NUM3011m4jffigs-idiom0then all her vows will standThis is an idiom. The phrase “will stand” means that her vows will remain in effect and she will be required to fulfill them. See how you translated a similar phrase in [Numbers 30:4](../30/04.md). Alternate translation: “then she must fulfill all her vows” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-idiom]])
1659NUM3012p61zfigs-metonymy0then whatever came out of her lipsHere what the woman said is referred to as something that came out of her lips. Alternate translation: “then whatever she said” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy]])
1660NUM3012r31mfigs-idiom0will not standThis is an idiom. It means that her vows will not remain in effect and she will be not required to fulfill them. See how you translated this phrase in [Numbers 30:4](./04.md). Alternate translation: “she will not be obligated to fulfill” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-idiom]])
1661NUM3012g6zefigs-metaphor0Yahweh will release herHere Moses speaks about Yahweh forgiving the woman for not fulfilling her vow as if he were releasing her from something that bound her. The full meaning of this statement can be made clear. Alternate translation: “Yahweh will forgive her” or “Yahweh will forgive her for not fulfilling her vow” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor]] and [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-explicit]])
1662NUM3013rng10binding oath to afflict heran oath by which the woman says that unless she fulfills the oath, God or other poeple have the right to afflict her
1663NUM3014sq3zfigs-metaphor0binding promisesMoses describes a womans promises as if they were something that she is physically bound by. Alternate translation: “obligations” or “promises” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor]])
1664NUM3014ntv6figs-idiom0will standThis is an idiom. It means that her vows will remain in effect and that she will be required to fulfill them. Alternate translation: “she will be obligated to fulfill” See how this is translated in [Numbers 30:4](./04.md). (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-idiom]])
1665NUM3014w9nvfigs-ellipsis0because he has said nothing to herYou can make clear the understood information. Alternate translation: “because he has said nothing to her about them” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-ellipsis]])
1666NUM3015z7x5figs-explicit0then he will be responsible for her guiltThis means that he will be guilty of her sin instead of her if she does not fulfill her vow. The full meaning of this statement can be made clear. Alternate translation: “if she does not fulfill her vow, she will not be guilty of her sin, and he will be guilty instead of her” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-explicit]])
1667NUM31introp1di0# Numbers 31 General Notes<br>## Special concepts in this chapter<br><br>### Midianites<br><br>Israel killed the Midianites, including Balaam, for tempting them to worship Baal. This battle was at Yahwehs command. Yahweh would bring justice. (See: [[rc://en/tw/dict/bible/kt/justice]])
1668NUM312u6qq0Take vengeance on the Midianites for what they did to the IsraelitesYahweh was punishing the Midianites for convincing the Israelites to worship idols.
1669NUM312l7s2figs-parallelism0you will die and be gathered to your peopleThese two phrases mean basically the same thing. This is a polite way to emphasize that it is time for Moses to die and for his spirit to go to the place where his ancestors are. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-parallelism]] and [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-euphemism]])
1670NUM313z1v20Arm some of your men for war“Give weapons to some of your men”
1671NUM313jkm10go against Midian and carry out Yahwehs vengeance on it“go fight a war against the Midianites and punish them for what they did to us”
1672NUM314zf2ptranslate-numbers0a thousand“1,000” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/translate-numbers]])
1673NUM315i7mhtranslate-numbers0twelve thousand“12,000” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/translate-numbers]])
1674NUM315i3cm0Israels thousands of men“the thousands of Israels men”
1675NUM315bef8figs-activepassive0one thousand was provided from each tribeThis can be stated in active form. Alternate translation: “every tribe sent 1,000 men to war” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-activepassive]])
1676NUM315qqa6figs-explicit0twelve thousand men armed for warAll 12 tribes sent men, including the tribe of Levi. Each tribe sent 1,000 men into battle. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-explicit]])
1677NUM318n3tatranslate-names0Evi, Rekem, Zur, Hur, and RebaThese are names of kings of Midian. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/translate-names]])
1678NUM318e2d30Balaam son of BeorBeor was Balaams father. See how you translated this in [Numbers 22:5](../22/05.md).
1679NUM319y5k20They took these as plunder“They took the Midianites possessions as their own”
1680NUM3110xji10They burned all their cities where they lived and all their camps“Israels army burned all the Midianites cities where the Midianites lived and all the Midianites camps”
1681NUM3111yll70They took“The army of Israel took”
1682NUM3111ghi10plunderThis refers to the material goods they recovered from killing the Midianite men.
1683NUM3112zi9f0plainsa large area of flat land
1684NUM3114r7xxtranslate-numbers0the commanders of thousands and the captains of hundredsPossible meanings are (1) these numbers represent the exact amount of soldiers that these commanders and captains led. Alternate translation: “the commanders of 1,000 soldiers and the captains of 100 soldiers” or (2) the words translated as “thousands” and “hundreds” do not represent exact numbers, but are the names of larger and smaller military divisions. Alternate translation: “the commanders of large military divisions and the captains of smaller military divisions” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/translate-numbers]])
1685NUM3115q7z6figs-rquestion0Have you let all the women live?The law was explicit on who would be permitted to live. The army violated the law by allowing all the women and children to live. This was a rebuke to the army leaders. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-rquestion]])
1686NUM3116zwr2figs-idiom0LookThis word is used here to draw the audiences attention to what is said next. Alternate translation: “Listen” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-idiom]])
1687NUM3117x8nqfigs-euphemism0has known a man by lying with him“has had sexual relations with a man” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-euphemism]])
1688NUM3118f9zv0General Information:Moses speaks to the commanders of the Israelite army about becoming clean before God.
1689NUM3118m1aefigs-euphemism0who have not known a man by lying with him“who have not had sexual relations with any man.” This refers to girls who were virgins. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-euphemism]])
1690NUM3119esz20All of youMoses is referring to anyone who fought in battle, not just the commanders.
1691NUM3119u6bv0you must purify yourselvesThey must become spiritually clean again before entering the camp.
1692NUM3120bml5figs-activepassive0everything made of animal hide and goats hair, and everything made of woodThis can be stated in active form. Alternate translation: “everything that someone has made of animal hide, goats hair, or wood” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-activepassive]])
1693NUM3121se970General Information:Eleazar teaches the soldiers the customs of becoming ceremonially clean before Yahweh after going to war.
1694NUM3122m16e0gold, silver, bronze, iron, tin, and leadmetals that were used during that time period
1695NUM3123t8y80that resists fire“that will not burn”
1696NUM3123an620put it through the fire“put it into the fire”
1697NUM3123lv3d0water of cleansingThis refers to water that someone has mixed with ashes from a sin offering. See: [Numbers 19:17-19](../19/17.md).
1698NUM3124y8tf0then you will become cleanThese are the customs of becoming ceremonially clean before Yahweh.
1699NUM3126gv9afigs-activepassive0Count all the plundered things that were takenThis can be stated in active form. Alternate translation: “Count all of the possessions that the soldiers took” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-activepassive]])
1700NUM3126i5qv0the leaders of the communitys ancestors clans“the leaders of each clan”
1701NUM3128f8wf0General Information:Yahweh continues speaking to Moses. The word “me” refers to Yahweh.
1702NUM3128ar4hfigs-activepassive0Then levy a tax to be given to me from the soldiers who went out to battleThis can be stated in active form. Alternate translation: “Collect a tax from the soldiers plunder and give it to me” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-activepassive]])
1703NUM3128hv3btranslate-numbers0every five hundred“every 500” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/translate-numbers]])
1704NUM3129w6nr0from their half“from the soldiers half”
1705NUM3129eds7figs-activepassive0to be presented to meThis can be stated in active form. Alternate translation: “which he will present to me” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-activepassive]])
1706NUM3130x2qb0General Information:Yahweh continues speaking to Moses.
1707NUM3130e7ze0Also from the people of Israels half“Also from the people of Israels half of the plunder”
1708NUM3130s2xh0who take carethose who oversee and maintain the tabernacle and sacrifices to Yahweh
1709NUM3132s6hw0NowThis word is used here to mark a break in the main teaching. Here Moses begins listing the amount of plunder and how much went to the soldiers, to the people, and to Yahweh.
1710NUM3132jc9utranslate-numbers0675,000 sheep“six hundred and seventy-five thousand sheep” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/translate-numbers]])
1711NUM3133en2ltranslate-numbers0seventy-two thousand oxen“72,000 oxen” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/translate-numbers]])
1712NUM3134m1frtranslate-numbers0sixty-one thousand donkeys“61,000 donkeys” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/translate-numbers]])
1713NUM3135mz61translate-numbers0thirty-two thousand women“32,000 women” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/translate-numbers]])
1714NUM3135h8xsfigs-euphemism0women who had not known a man by lying with him“women who had no had sexual relations with a man.” This refers to women who are virgins. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-euphemism]])
1715NUM3136k5ustranslate-numbers0General Information:Moses is listing the plunder that goes to the soldiers and the tax that goes to Yahweh. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/translate-numbers]])
1716NUM3136hx4bfigs-activepassive0The half that was kept for the soldiersThis can be stated in active form. Alternate translation: “The soldiers part of the sheep” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-activepassive]])
1717NUM3136xz5atranslate-numbers0337,000 sheep“three hundred and thirty-seven thousand sheep” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/translate-numbers]])
1718NUM3137kxp6translate-numbers0was 675“was six hundred and seventy-five” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/translate-numbers]])
1719NUM3138tpd3translate-numbers0thirty-six thousand36,000 (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/translate-numbers]])
1720NUM3138yn5ytranslate-numbers0seventy-two72 (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/translate-numbers]])
1721NUM3139id45translate-numbers0General Information:Moses is listing the plunder that goes to the soldiers and the tax that goes to Yahweh. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/translate-numbers]])
1722NUM3139vj4qtranslate-numbers0were 30,500“were thirty thousand five hundred” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/translate-numbers]])
1723NUM3139ryh3translate-numbers0sixty-one61 (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/translate-numbers]])
1724NUM3140p6gvtranslate-numbers0sixteen thousand16,000 (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/translate-numbers]])
1725NUM3140db8htranslate-numbers0thirty-two32 (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/translate-numbers]])
1726NUM3141t161figs-activepassive0to be an offering presented to YahwehThis can be stated in active form. Alternate translation: “to be an offering to Yahweh” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-activepassive]])
1727NUM3142uzx5translate-numbers0General Information:Moses is listing the plunder that goes to the people and the tax that goes to Yahweh. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/translate-numbers]])
1728NUM3143tq4ztranslate-numbers0337,500 sheep“three hundred and thirty-seven thousand five hundred sheep” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/translate-numbers]])
1729NUM3144iiy9translate-numbers0thirty-six thousand oxen36,000 oxen (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/translate-numbers]])
1730NUM3146ad6btranslate-numbers0sixteen thousand women“16,000 women.” It has been stated earlier that all the males and the married women captives were put to death (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/translate-numbers]] and [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-explicit]])
1731NUM3147kg6ltranslate-numbers0General Information:Moses is listing the plunder that goes to the people and the tax that goes to Yahweh. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/translate-numbers]])
1732NUM3147kg6mtranslate-numbers0General Information:The tax on the peoples portion was higher than the tax on the soldiers portion.
1733NUM3148vf7utranslate-numbers0the commanders over thousands and the captains over hundredsPossible meanings are (1) these numbers represent the exact amount of soldiers that these commanders and captains led. Alternate translation: “the commanders over 1,000 soldiers and the captains over 100 soldiers” or (2) the words translated as “thousands” and “hundreds” do not represent exact numbers, but are the names of larger and smaller military divisions. Alternate translation: “the commanders over large military divisions and the captains over smaller military divisions” See how you translated a similar phrase in [Numbers 31:14](../31/14.md). (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/translate-numbers]])
1734NUM3149f2pw0Your servants have countedThe commanders refer to themselves as “your servants.” This is a polite way to speak to someone with greater authority.
1735NUM3149v7tdfigs-litotes0not one man is missingThis can be stated in a positive statement. “we know for certain that every man is here” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-litotes]])
1736NUM3150xin30General Information:The officers of the army continue speaking to Moses.
1737NUM3150a59f0armlets and bracelets, signet rings, earrings, and necklacesThese are all types of jewelry that people wore.
1738NUM3150zw940to make atonement for ourselves before Yahweh“to thank God for saving our lives”
1739NUM3151q5dj0the gold and all the articles of craftsmanship“all the articles of gold” or “all the golden jewelry”
1740NUM3152grf30All the gold of the offering that they gave to Yahweh—the offerings from the commanders of thousands and from the captains of hundreds—weighed“All the gold of the offering that the commanders of thousands and the captains of hundreds gave to Yahweh weighed”
1741NUM3152qri3translate-numbers0from the commanders of thousands and from the captains of hundredsPossible meanings are (1) these numbers represent the exact amount of soldiers that these commanders and captains led. Alternate translation: “from the commanders of 1,000 soldiers and from the captains of 100 soldiers” or (2) the words translated as “thousands” and “hundreds” do not represent exact numbers, but are the names of larger and smaller military divisions. Alternate translation: “from the commanders of large military divisions and from the captains of smaller military divisions” See how you translated a similar phrase in [Numbers 31:14](../31/14.md). (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/translate-numbers]])
1742NUM3152b57htranslate-numbers016750“sixteen thousand, seven hundred and fifty” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/translate-numbers]])
1743NUM3152gj47translate-bmoney0shekelsA shekel is 11 grams. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/translate-bmoney]])
1744NUM3154r1uq0as a reminder of the people of Israel for YahwehThe gold will remind the people that Yahweh gave them victory. It will also remind Yahweh that the people fulfilled his revenge on the Midianites.
1745NUM32introyg1s0# Numbers 32 General Notes<br>## Structure and formatting<br><br>### Reuben and Gads inheritance<br><br>Reuben and Gad were given the land conquered east of the Jordan River. This land had good pastures, and suited these tribes because they had many sheep, goats and cattle. They had not yet entered into the Promised Land, and it would have been sinful to not fight with the rest of Israel. So they promised to enter the land to fight with the other tribes, and then return to their own land. (See: [[rc://en/tw/dict/bible/kt/sin]] and [[rc://en/tw/dict/bible/kt/promisedland]] and [[rc://en/tw/dict/bible/kt/promise]])
1746NUM321t4btwriting-background0NowThis word is used here to mark a break in the main story line. Here Moses tells background information about the tribes of Reuben and Gad. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/writing-background]])
1747NUM323dwl6translate-names0Ataroth, Dibon, Jazer, Nimrah, Heshbon, Elealeh, Sebam, Nebo, and BeonThese are names of cities. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/translate-names]])
1748NUM324fd7v0General Information:The people from Reuben and Gad continue speaking to Moses, Eleazar, and the other leaders.
1749NUM324t4lwfigs-metaphor0the lands that Yahweh attacked before the community of IsraelYahweh enabling the Israelites to conquer the people who lived in the land is spoken of as if Yahweh went before the Israelites and attacked the people. Alternate translation: “the lands where Yahweh enabled us to defeat the people living there” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor]])
1750NUM324a77c0We, your servantsThe people of the tribes of Reuben and Gad refer to themselves in this way to show respect to a person of higher authority.
1751NUM325pl1gfigs-idiom0If we have found favor in your eyesHere “found favor” is an idiom that means be approved of or that the leaders are pleased with them. Here “eyes” are a metonym for sight, and sight is a metaphor representing his evaluation. Alternate translation: “If we have found favor with you” or “If you are pleased with us” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-idiom]] and [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy]] and [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor]])
1752NUM325q5ikfigs-activepassive0let this land be given to usThis can be stated in active form. Alternate translation: “give this land to us” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-activepassive]])
1753NUM325gd1tfigs-explicit0Do not make us cross over the JordanThey wanted the land on the east side of the Jordan River instead of crossing over to the west side and claiming land there. Alternate translation: “Do not make us cross over the Jordan to take possession of land on that side” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-explicit]])
1754NUM326sua3figs-rquestion0Should your brothers go to war while you settle down here?Moses asks this question to rebuke the people from the tribes of Gad and Reuben. Alternate translation: “It is wrong for you to settle down in this land while your brothers go to war.” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-rquestion]])
1755NUM327c23xfigs-rquestion0Why discourage the hearts…the land that Yahweh has given them?Moses asks this question to correct the people from the tribes of Gad and Reuben. Alternate translation: “Do not discourage the hearts…the land that Yahweh has given them.” or “Your actions would discourage the hearts…the land that Yahweh has given them.” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-rquestion]])
1756NUM327yrl5figs-synecdoche0discourage the hearts of the people of Israel from goingHere the word “hearts” represents the people themselves and refers to the seat of their emotions. Alternate translation: “discourage the people of Israel from going” or “cause the people of Israel to not want to go” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-synecdoche]])
1757NUM328v1cy0General Information:Moses continues speaking to the people of Reuben and Gad.
1758NUM329ge3etranslate-names0Valley of EshkolThis is the name of a place. See how you translated this in [Numbers 13:23](../13/23.md). (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/translate-names]])
1759NUM329jta2figs-explicit0They saw the landThis refers to seeing what was in the land. Alternate translation: “They saw the strong people and cities in the land” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-explicit]])
1760NUM329z21ffigs-synecdoche0discouraged the hearts of the people of IsraelHere the word “hearts” represents the people themselves and refers to the seat of their emotions. See how you translated this in [Numbers 32:7](../32/07.md). Alternate translation: “discouraged the people of Israel” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-synecdoche]])
1761NUM3210hpu7figs-metaphor0Yahwehs anger was kindledYahweh becoming angry is spoken of as if his anger was a fire that begins to burn. This can be stated in active form. Alternate translation: “Yahweh became very angry” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor]] and [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-activepassive]])
1762NUM3211wb160none of the men“none of the people.” This phrase refers to both men and women.
1763NUM3211m7bwtranslate-numbers0twenty years old and up“20 years old or older” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/translate-numbers]])
1764NUM3211a6wnfigs-metaphor0completely followed meBeing devoted to Yahweh and obeying him are spoken of as if they were following Yahweh. Alternate translation: “completely obeyed me” or “been completely devoted to me” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor]])
1765NUM3212m62itranslate-names0Jephunneh…NunThese are names of men. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/translate-names]])
1766NUM3212dt3ytranslate-names0KenizziteThis is the name of a people group. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/translate-names]])
1767NUM3213n7kkfigs-metaphor0Yahwehs anger was kindled against IsraelYahweh becoming angry is spoken of as if his anger was a fire that begins to burn. This can be stated in active form. Alternate translation: “Yahweh became very angry with Israel” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor]] and [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-activepassive]])
1768NUM3213qr9ttranslate-numbers0forty years“40 years” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/translate-numbers]])
1769NUM3213mca3figs-activepassive0all the generation…sight was destroyedThis can be stated in active form. Alternate translation: “he destroyed all the generation…sight” or “all the generation…sight had died” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-activepassive]])
1770NUM3213z1befigs-idiom0who had done evil in his sightBeing in someones sight means to be in front of that person where he can see. Alternate translation: “who had done evil before Yahweh” or “who had done evil in Yahwehs presence” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-idiom]])
1771NUM3214j6ikfigs-metaphor0you have risen up in your fathers placeThe people of Reuben and Gad acting like their ancestors did is spoken of as if they were standing in the place where their ancestors did. Alternate translation: “you have begun to act just like your ancestors” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor]])
1772NUM3214t3rdfigs-metaphor0to add to Yahwehs burning anger toward IsraelThe people causing Yahweh to become angrier is spoken of as if his anger was a fire and the people are adding more fuel to that fire. Alternate translation: “to cause Yahweh to be even more angry with Israel” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor]])
1773NUM3215n14t0all this people“this entire people” or “all this generation of people”
1774NUM3217ni8k0will be ready and armed“will be ready with weapons” or “will be ready to fight a war”
1775NUM3217c6390in the fortified cities“in the secured cities”
1776NUM3218lu480General Information:The leaders of Gad and Reuben continue speaking.
1777NUM3218k2zlfigs-metaphor0has obtained his inheritanceThe land that the people were to receive as a permanent possession is spoken of as if it were an inheritance that they were to obtain. Alternate translation: “has taken possession of his portion of the land” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor]])
1778NUM3220s6810if you arm yourselves“if you take your weapons”
1779NUM3220sb1zfigs-idiom0before YahwehThis means Yahweh will go with them to battle and enable them to defeat their enemy and take their land. Alternate translation: “in the presence of Yahweh” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-idiom]])
1780NUM3221w22afigs-metaphor0until he has driven out his enemies from before him“until Yahweh has driven out his enemies from his presence.” The pronouns here all refer to Yahweh. Yahweh enabling the Israelites to defeat their enemies is spoken of as if Yahweh were fighting their battles. Alternate translation: “until Yahweh has enabled your soldiers to defeat the enemy and force them away from his presence” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor]])
1781NUM3222he19figs-metonymy0the land is subdued before himHere the word “land” refers to the people who live there. This can be stated in active form. Alternate translation: “in his presence the Israelites have subdued the people who live in the land” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy]] and [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-activepassive]])
1782NUM3222i7x4figs-explicit0you may returnIt is implied that they will return to the east side of the Jordan. Alternate translation: “you may return to this land on the east side of the Jordan” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-explicit]])
1783NUM3222rj5v0You will be guiltless toward Yahweh and toward IsraelPossible meanings are (1) “You will have fulfilled your obligation to Yahweh and to Israel” or (2) “There will be nothing for which Yahweh or the people of Israel can blame you.”
1784NUM3223g2nzfigs-personification0Be sure that your sin will find you outMoses speaks of sin as if it were a person who will condemn the guilty person. This means that the people cannot escape the punishment that their sin deserves. Alternate translation: “Know for sure that Yahweh will punish you for your sin” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-personification]])
1785NUM3225ygw20Your servantsThe people of Gad and Reuben refer to themselves as “your servants.” This is a polite way of speaking to someone with greater authority.
1786NUM3227j571figs-explicit0will cross overYou can make it clear that they will cross over the Jordan. Alternate translation: “will cross over the Jordan River” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-explicit]])
1787NUM3227w8i30every man who is armed for war“every man prepared for war”
1788NUM3229ml250every man who is armed“every man who is ready with his weapon”
1789NUM3229x7ulfigs-activepassive0if the land is subdued before youHere the word “land” refers to the people who live there. This can be stated in active form. Alternate translation: “if Yahweh subdues before you the people living in the land” or “if they help you subdue the people living in the land” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-activepassive]])
1790NUM3230c7xh0then they will acquire their possessions among you in the land of Canaan“then the descendants of Gad and Reuben will receive land with you in Canaan”
1791NUM3232v4jpfigs-explicit0We will cross over armedYou can make it clear that they will cross the Jordan. Alternate translation: “We will cross over the Jordan ready to fight” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-explicit]])
1792NUM3232zxx7figs-metaphor0our possessed inheritanceThe land that the people were to receive as a permanent possession is spoken of as if it were an inheritance that they were to obtain. Alternate translation: “the portion of land that we will possess” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor]])
1793NUM3232p5vifigs-idiom0will remain with usThis idiom refers to ownership. Alternate translation: “will be ours” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-idiom]])
1794NUM3233d9qrfigs-ellipsis0the kingdom of Sihon…and of OgThese are names of kings who ruled two separate kingdoms. Alternate translation: “the kingdom of Sihon…and the kingdom of Og” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-ellipsis]] and [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/translate-names]])
1795NUM3234x51utranslate-names0Dibon, Ataroth, AroerThese are names of cities. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/translate-names]])
1796NUM3235h5rstranslate-names0Atroth Shophan, Jazer, JogbehahThese are names of cities. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/translate-names]])
1797NUM3236q92btranslate-names0Beth Nimrah, and Beth HaranThese are names of cities. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/translate-names]])
1798NUM3237ln11translate-names0Heshbon, Elealeh, KiriathaimThese are names of cities. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/translate-names]])
1799NUM3238du4ltranslate-names0Nebo, Baal Meon…SibmahThese are names of cities. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/translate-names]])
1800NUM3238a8ppfigs-activepassive0their names were later changedThis can be translated in active form. Alternate translation: “people later changed the names of these cities” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-activepassive]])
1801NUM3239we8f0MachirThis is the name of a man. See how you translated this name in [Numbers 26:29](../26/29.md).
1802NUM3241h5litranslate-names0JairThis is the name of a man. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/translate-names]])
1803NUM3241mn6ctranslate-names0Havvoth JairThis is the name of a city. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/translate-names]])
1804NUM3242rm3mtranslate-names0NobahThis is the name of a man. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/translate-names]])
1805NUM3242r3cxtranslate-names0KenathThis is the name of a city. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/translate-names]])
1806NUM33intros7u70# Numbers 33 General Notes<br>## Structure and formatting<br><br>This chapter is a summary of Israels exodus from Egypt to the Promised Land, including their wandering through the desert. The phrase “they set out” means “they left.”
1807NUM331va6t0by their armed groups“by their military divisions.” This means that each tribe had their own men, who were armed, to protect them. See how you translated “armed groups” in [Numbers 1:3](../01/03.md).
1808NUM332gx4ifigs-activepassive0as commanded by YahwehThis can be stated in active form. Alternate translation: “as Yahweh commanded” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-activepassive]])
1809NUM332y7p20departure after departure“from one place to another place”
1810NUM333ak5stranslate-names0General Information:Moses lists the places the Israelites went after they left Egypt. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/translate-names]])
1811NUM333na6vtranslate-hebrewmonths0during the first month, leaving on the fifteenth day of the first monthHere “first” is the ordinal number one and “fifteenth” is the ordinal number fifteen. This is the first month of the Hebrew calendar. The fifteenth day is near the beginning of April on Western calendars. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/translate-hebrewmonths]] and [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/translate-ordinal]])
1812NUM333gaw70the people of Israel left openly, in the sight of all the Egyptians“the Israelites left in plain view of the Egyptians”
1813NUM334gt7nfigs-explicit0their firstbornThis refers to the firstborn sons. Alternate translation: “their firstborn sons” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-explicit]])
1814NUM334nq9pfigs-metaphor0he also inflicted punishment on their godsYahweh proving that he is more powerful than all of the false gods that the Egyptians worshiped is spoken of as if Yahweh punished those false gods. Alternate translation: “he also proved that he is greater than their gods” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor]])
1815NUM335wdj9translate-names0General Information:Moses lists the places the Israelites went after they left Egypt. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/translate-names]])
1816NUM335tm1p0set out from“departed from”
1817NUM336y8bu0on the edge of the wilderness“on the border of the wilderness”
1818NUM338bu1stranslate-names0General Information:Moses lists the places the Israelites went after they left Egypt. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/translate-names]])
1819NUM338j48d0passed through the middle of the seaThis refers to when Yahweh divided the Red Sea so that the Israelites could escape from the Egyptian army.
1820NUM339ii9ytranslate-numbers0twelve springs…seventy palm trees“12 springs…70 palm trees” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/translate-numbers]])
1821NUM3311x491translate-names0General Information:Moses lists the places the Israelites went after they left Egypt. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/translate-names]])
1822NUM3314f1vpfigs-activepassive0where no water was found for the people to drinkThis can be stated in active form. Alternate translation: “where the people could not find water to drink” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-activepassive]])
1823NUM3315u8krtranslate-names0General Information:Moses lists the places the Israelites went after they left Egypt. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/translate-names]])
1824NUM3319mm4xtranslate-names0General Information:Moses lists the places the Israelites went after they left Egypt. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/translate-names]])
1825NUM3323q827translate-names0General Information:Moses lists the places the Israelites went after they left Egypt. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/translate-names]])
1826NUM3327ii4ptranslate-names0General Information:Moses lists the places the Israelites went after they left Egypt. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/translate-names]])
1827NUM3331gpz3translate-names0General Information:Moses lists the places the Israelites went after they left Egypt. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/translate-names]])
1828NUM3335uzs2translate-names0General Information:Moses lists the places the Israelites went after they left Egypt. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/translate-names]])
1829NUM3338sp6vtranslate-ordinal0in the fortieth year afterHere “fortieth” is the ordinal number for forty. Alternate translation: “40 years after” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/translate-ordinal]])
1830NUM3338lpa5translate-hebrewmonths0in the fifth month, on the first day of the monthThis “fifth” is the ordinal number for five. This “first” is the ordinal number for one. This is the fifth month of the Hebrew calendar. The first day is near the middle of July on Western calendars. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/translate-hebrewmonths]] and [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/translate-ordinal]])
1831NUM3339sx7ztranslate-numbers0123 years old“one hundred and twenty-three years old” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/translate-numbers]])
1832NUM3340b5x60The Canaanite, the king of Arad“The Canaanite king of Arad”
1833NUM3340fa11translate-names0AradThis was the name of a Canaanite city. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/translate-names]])
1834NUM3340tp5h0heard of the coming of the people of Israel“heard that the people of Israel were coming”
1835NUM3341ug4wtranslate-names0General Information:Moses lists the places the Israelites went after they left Egypt. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/translate-names]])
1836NUM3344b2kjtranslate-names0General Information:Moses lists the places the Israelites went after they left Egypt. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/translate-names]])
1837NUM3347ilj5translate-names0General Information:Moses lists the places the Israelites went after they left Egypt. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/translate-names]])
1838NUM3348hc7z0plainsa large area of flat land
1839NUM3352ua9d0demolish all their high places“destroy all of their high places”
1840NUM3353wt1a0General Information:Yahweh continues telling Moses what the people must do.
1841NUM3354q2gzfigs-metaphor0inherit the landThe Israelites claiming the land as their permanent possession is spoken of as if they were inheriting the land. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor]])
1842NUM3354m66j0Wherever the lot falls to each clan, that land will belong to it“Each clan will receive the land according to how the lot falls”
1843NUM3355ebs20General Information:Yahweh continues telling Moses what the people must do.
1844NUM3355l4n8figs-simile0like objects in your eyes and thorns in your sidesJust like a small object in a persons eye or a small thorn that sticks into a person skin can cause great irritation, so even a small portion of the Canaanites, if left in the land, would cause great trouble for the Israelites. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-simile]])
1845NUM34introz1660# Numbers 34 General Notes<br>## Structure and formatting<br><br>The ULT sets the lines in 34:19-28 farther to the right on the page than the rest of the text because they are long lists.<br><br>## Special concepts in this chapter<br>### The boundaries<br>Moses told them all of the land they would inherit and live in and said that they should divide it up by casting lots. (See: [[rc://en/tw/dict/bible/kt/inherit]])
1846NUM343c7ax0wilderness of ZinSee how you translated this phrase in [Numbers 33:12](../33/12.md).
1847NUM344i8yztranslate-names0General Information:Yahweh continues telling Moses where the borders are for the land that he is giving to the Israelites. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/translate-names]])
1848NUM346aj340General Information:Yahweh continues telling Moses where the borders are for the land that he is giving to the Israelites.
1849NUM347pzt2translate-names0General Information:Yahweh continues telling Moses where the borders are for the land that he is giving to the Israelites. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/translate-names]])
1850NUM347ucc80Mount HorSee how you translated this name in [Numbers 20:22](../20/22.md).
1851NUM3410zu3atranslate-names0General Information:Yahweh continues telling Moses where the borders are for the land that he is giving to the Israelites. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/translate-names]])
1852NUM3413v8m70to the nine tribes and to the half tribeThis means the remaining tribes of Israel who will live on the west side of the Jordan River in the land of Canaan. The tribes of Reuben and Gad and the half tribe of Manasseh had already received their land on the east side of the Jordan River.
1853NUM3414t2jx0following the assignment of property to their ancestors tribe“according to how Yahweh assigned the property to their ancestors tribe”
1854NUM3415e78v0The two tribes and the half tribe“The tribes of Reuben and Gad, and half of the tribe of Manasseh”
1855NUM3417dt2ufigs-you0divide the land for your inheritanceHere “your” is plural and refers to the people of Israel. These men will cast lots to divide the land. Then they will distribute it to the tribes. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-you]])
1856NUM3419d75wtranslate-names0General Information:This is the list of men who will help divide the land among the tribes. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/translate-names]])
1857NUM3421ddd5translate-names0General Information:This continues the list of men who will help divide the land among the tribes. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/translate-names]])
1858NUM3424jyl2translate-names0General Information:This continues the list of men who will help divide the land among the tribes. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/translate-names]])
1859NUM3427hsm6translate-names0General Information:This concludes the list of men who will help divide the land among the tribes. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/translate-names]])
1860NUM35introrg3i0# Numbers 35 General Notes<br>## Structure and formatting<br>This chapter continues the material from the previous chapter.<br><br>## Special concepts in this chapter<br>### Revenge<br>Yahweh told Moses to establish safe places for people who accidentally killed other people. This prevented revenge killings. Justice is an important concept in this chapter. (See: [[rc://en/tw/dict/bible/other/avenge]] and [[rc://en/tw/dict/bible/kt/justice]])
1861NUM351z6sc0plainsa large area of flat land
1862NUM352ww250give some of their own shares of land to the LevitesYahweh did not give the Levites their own land, so they had to live in cities that belonged to other tribes.
1863NUM352hlb80pasturelandan area of land where animals feed on grass
1864NUM354fb2etranslate-numbers0one thousand cubits“1,000 cubits.” If it is necessary to use modern distance units, here is a way of doing it. Alternate translation: “457 meters” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/translate-numbers]] and [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/translate-bdistance]])
1865NUM355vih10General Information:Yahweh continues telling Moses what the people must do.
1866NUM355cr3ztranslate-bdistance0two thousand cubits“2,000 cubits.” A cubit is 46 centimeters. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/translate-bdistance]] and [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/translate-numbers]])
1867NUM356g8wz0a person who has killed someoneThis refers to people who have killed someone, but it had not yet been determined whether they killed the person intentionally or accidentally.
1868NUM356q5lctranslate-numbers0forty-two“42” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/translate-numbers]])
1869NUM357jnp2translate-numbers0forty-eight“48” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/translate-numbers]])
1870NUM358jeg50General Information:Yahweh continues telling Moses what the people must do.
1871NUM3511fy840unintentionallyaccidentally or without wanting to or trying to
1872NUM3512vp5m0the avengerThis refers to a close relative that seeks vengeance by killing the accused man.
1873NUM3512le4kfigs-activepassive0so that the accused man will not be killed without first standing trial before the communityThis can be stated in active form. Alternate translation: “so that no one will kill the accused man before the community is able to judge him in court” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-activepassive]])
1874NUM3514s5n60General Information:Yahweh continues telling Moses what the people must do.
1875NUM3516zkm40General Information:Yahweh continues telling Moses what the people must do.
1876NUM3516z14efigs-activepassive0He must certainly be put to deathThis can be stated in active form. Alternate translation: “You must certainly execute him” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-activepassive]] and [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-idiom]])
1877NUM3519wx13figs-metonymy0The avenger of bloodHere the word “blood” is a metonym for the murder. Alternate translation: “The one who avenges the murder” or “The relative seeking vengeance” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy]])
1878NUM3521b1czfigs-activepassive0the accused who struck him must surely be put to deathThis can be stated in active form. Alternate translation: “the relative must certainly execute the accused man” or “the accused man must die” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-activepassive]] and [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-idiom]])
1879NUM3522umg80without premeditated hate“without planning it out of hate ahead of time”
1880NUM3522p8t8figs-metaphor0without lying in waitSomeone intentionally seeking a way to harm another person is spoken of as if someone were hiding in order to ambush that other person. Alternate translation: “without intentionally having tried to harm the victim” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor]])
1881NUM3524gs31figs-metonymy0the avenger of bloodHere the word “blood” is a metonym for the murder. See how you translated this phrase in [Numbers 35:19](../35/19.md). Alternate translation: “the one who avenges the murder” or “the relative seeking vengeance” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy]])
1882NUM3525nz1wfigs-explicit0The community must rescue the accusedThis means if the community judges that the death was accidental then they must save the accused man from the relative who wants to kill him. If the community judges that the death was not accidental, then the relative must execute the accused man. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-explicit]])
1883NUM3525f819figs-activepassive0the one who was anointed with the holy oilThis can be stated in active form. Alternate translation: “the one you anointed with holy oil” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-activepassive]])
1884NUM3527db74figs-metonymy0the avenger of bloodHere the word “blood” is a metonym for the murder. See how you translated these words in [Numbers 35:19](../35/19.md). Alternate translation: “the one who avenges the murder” or “the relative seeking vengeance” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy]])
1885NUM3529zfc70General Information:Yahweh continues telling Moses what the people must do.
1886NUM3529b5jp0through all your peoples generations“and all of your descendants who will live after you”
1887NUM3530l81wfigs-activepassive0the murderer must be killedThis can be stated in active form. Alternate translation: “someone must execute the murderer” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-activepassive]])
1888NUM3530e5vqfigs-activepassive0as testified to by the words of witnessesThis can be stated in active form. Alternate translation: “according to the testimony of witnesses” or “as witnesses testify to the murder” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-activepassive]])
1889NUM3530y1ikfigs-activepassive0But one witness word alone may not cause any person to be put to deathThe testimony of one witness is not enough to execute a person for murder. This can be stated in active form. Alternate translation: “But the word of only one witness is not enough for you to execute a person” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-activepassive]])
1890NUM3531th5ffigs-activepassive0He must certainly be put to deathThis can be stated in active form. Alternate translation: “You must execute him” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-activepassive]] and [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-idiom]])
1891NUM3532pv6jfigs-explicit0You must not…allow him to reside on his own propertyThis implied that the man would have left the city of refuge and returned home. Alternate translation: “You must not…allow him to leave the city of refuge and return home to live on his own property” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-explicit]])
1892NUM3532a9qa0in this way“by accepting a ransom”
1893NUM3533gzd5figs-metaphor0Do not pollute in this way the land where you live, because blood from murder pollutes the landMaking the land unacceptable to Yahweh is spoken of as if it were physically polluting the land. Alternate translation: “Do not make the land where you live unacceptable to me in this way, because blood from murder makes the land unacceptable to me” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor]])
1894NUM3533df8z0in this wayThis means by disobeying the laws concerning a person who kills someone.
1895NUM3533pl2ffigs-activepassive0No atonement can be made for the land when blood has been shed on it, except by the blood of the one who shed itThis refers to when a person intentionally kills another person. This can be stated in active form. Alternate translation: “When someone has shed blood in the land, only the execution of the murderer can make atonement for the land” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-activepassive]])
1896NUM36introej9v0# Numbers 36 General Notes<br>## Structure and formatting<br><br>### Female heirs<br><br>Women who inherited land from their father must marry men from their tribe so the inheritance does not leave the tribe. (See: [[rc://en/tw/dict/bible/kt/inherit]])
1897NUM361if4mtranslate-names0MachirThis is the name of a man. See how you translated this mans name in [Numbers 26:29](../26/29.md). (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/translate-names]])
1898NUM362gt4rfigs-activepassive0You were commanded by YahwehThis can be stated in active form. Alternate translation: “Yahweh commanded you” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-activepassive]])
1899NUM362wj3ztranslate-names0ZelophehadThis is the name of a man. See how you translated this mans name in [Numbers 26:33](../26/33.md). (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/translate-names]])
1900NUM363lt8ufigs-activepassive0will be removed from our ancestors shareThis can be stated in active form. Alternate translation: “will no longer belong to our ancestors share” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-activepassive]])
1901NUM363x8b6figs-activepassive0It will be addedThis can be stated in active form. Alternate translation: “It will belong to” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-activepassive]])
1902NUM363p8s2figs-activepassive0it will be removed from the assigned share of our inheritanceThis can be stated in active form. Alternate translation: “it will no longer be a part of our inheritance” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-activepassive]])
1903NUM364rfa6figs-explicit0the year of Jubilee of the peopleThis refers to a celebration which happens once every fifty years. In this celebration, all land that someone sold or traded must return to the original owner. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-explicit]])
1904NUM364mw2ifigs-activepassive0their share will be joinedThis can be stated in active form. Alternate translation: “their share will belong” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-activepassive]])
1905NUM364zr9rfigs-activepassive0their share will be taken away from the share of our ancestors tribeThis can be stated in active form. Alternate translation: “they will take our tribes share of the land” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-activepassive]])
1906NUM365z3fi0at Yahwehs word“according to what Yahweh said”
1907NUM366f822figs-activepassive0Let them be married to whom they think bestThis can be stated in active form. Alternate translation: “Let them marry whom they want” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-activepassive]])
1908NUM366lcf4figs-activepassive0they must marry only within the family of their fathers tribeThis can be stated in active form. Alternate translation: “but they may only marry someone from their fathers tribe” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-activepassive]])
1909NUM367ysn3figs-metonymy0No shareThe word “share” represents the portion of land that each tribe received as an inheritance. Alternate translation: “No portion of the land” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy]])
1910NUM368aed40who owns a share in her tribe“who owns a share of land in her tribe”
1911NUM368q4e7figs-metaphor0may own an inheritanceThe land that each clan possesses is spoken of as if it were an inheritance that they received. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor]])
1912NUM369enm8figs-metaphor0No share may change hands from one tribe to anotherTransferring ownership from one tribe to another is spoken of as if the property passed from one persons hands to another persons hands. Alternate translation: “No one may transfer the ownership of any share of land from one tribe to another” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor]])
1913NUM3611y95htranslate-names0Mahlah, Tirzah, Hoglah, Milkah, and NoahSee how you translated these womens names in [Numbers 26:33](../26/33.md). (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/translate-names]])
1914NUM3612i8zdfigs-metaphor0their inheritancesThe land that each of Zelophehads daughters possessed is spoken of as if it were an inheritance that they received. Alternate translation: “the lands that they received as an inheritance” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor]])
1915NUM3613z8ke0plainsa large area of flat land