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Numbers 1:2–17

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Numbers 1:2

2Take ye the sum of all the congregation of the children of Israel, after their families, by the house of their fathers, with the number of their names, every male by their polls;

Numbers 1:3

3From twenty years old and upward, all that are able to go forth to war in Israel: thou and Aaron shall number them by their armies.

Numbers 1:4

4And with you there shall be a man of every tribe; every one head of the house of his fathers.

Numbers 1:5

5¶ And these are the names of the men that shall stand with you: of the tribe of Reuben; Elizur the son of Shedeur.

Numbers 1:6

6Of Simeon; Shelumiel the son of Zurishaddai.

Numbers 1:7

7Of Judah; Nahshon the son of Amminadab.

Numbers 1:8

8Of Issachar; Nethaneel the son of Zuar.

Numbers 1:9

9Of Zebulun; Eliab the son of Helon.

Numbers 1:10

10Of the children of Joseph: of Ephraim; Elishama the son of Ammihud: of Manasseh; Gamaliel the son of Pedahzur.

Numbers 1:11

11Of Benjamin; Abidan the son of Gideoni.

Numbers 1:12

12Of Dan; Ahiezer the son of Ammishaddai.

Numbers 1:13

13Of Asher; Pagiel the son of Ocran.

Numbers 1:14

14Of Gad; Eliasaph the son of Deuel.

Numbers 1:15

15Of Naphtali; Ahira the son of Enan.

Numbers 1:16

16These were the renowned of the congregation, princes of the tribes of their fathers, heads of thousands in Israel.

Numbers 1:17

17¶ And Moses and Aaron took these men which are expressed by their names:

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DEFINED WORDS

Numbers 1:2

APPROVED COMBINED MEANING

Take

To receive, seize, carry, accept, choose, or lay hold of, with the exact sense determined by context.

Meaning drawn from: Skeat 1893

APPROVED COMBINED MEANING

all

Wholly, entirely, or altogether; every one or the whole amount, according to context.

Meaning drawn from: KJV usage (PCE + 1611)

MEANING IN THIS VERSE

congregation

An assembled body or community of people, especially the gathered people of Israel or worshippers before God.

Meaning drawn from: Webster 1828 · KJV usage (PCE + 1611)

APPROVED COMBINED MEANING

children

Sons or daughters; descendants; or persons likened to children by age, relation, or character.

Meaning drawn from: KJV usage (PCE + 1611) · Webster 1828 · Strong 1890 (KJV alignment witness)

APPROVED COMBINED MEANING

Israel

The name given to Jacob and, by extension, his descendants, their nation, or the people so called in Scripture.

Meaning drawn from: KJV usage (PCE) · Strong 1890 (KJV alignment witness)

APPROVED COMBINED MEANING

after

Later than, behind, following, or in pursuit of, according to context.

Meaning drawn from: KJV usage (PCE + 1611) · Webster 1828 · Strong 1890 (KJV alignment witness)

APPROVED COMBINED MEANING

families

Households, kindreds, lineages, tribes, or groups descended from common ancestors.

Meaning drawn from: KJV usage (PCE + 1611) · Webster 1828 · Strong 1890 (KJV alignment witness)

APPROVED COMBINED MEANING

house

A building or dwelling; the people of a household or family; a lineage or family line; as a verb, to shelter, lodge, or provide a dwelling for.

Meaning drawn from: Webster 1828 · KJV usage (PCE + 1611)

APPROVED COMBINED MEANING

number

A count or quantity; also to count, reckon, appoint, or include among a group.

Meaning drawn from: KJV usage (PCE) · Strong 1890 (KJV alignment witness) · Webster 1828 (independently verified transcription)

APPROVED COMBINED MEANING

names

Words or titles by which persons or things are known; also reputation, authority, or the persons named, according to context.

Meaning drawn from: KJV usage (PCE + 1611) · Webster 1828 · Strong 1890 (KJV alignment witness)

APPROVED COMBINED MEANING

every

Each one of all; all taken separately, without exception in the stated group.

Meaning drawn from: KJV usage (PCE) · Strong 1890 (KJV alignment witness)

APPROVED COMBINED MEANING

polls

The head; also a count or register by heads, or to cut the hair from the head.

Meaning drawn from: KJV usage (PCE + 1611) · Skeat 1893 · Webster 1828

DEFINED WORDS

Numbers 1:3

APPROVED COMBINED MEANING

old

Advanced in age; having existed a long time; former or belonging to an earlier time.

Meaning drawn from: KJV usage (PCE + 1611) · Webster 1828 · Strong 1890 (KJV alignment witness)

APPROVED COMBINED MEANING

all

Wholly, entirely, or altogether; every one or the whole amount, according to context.

Meaning drawn from: KJV usage (PCE + 1611)

APPROVED COMBINED MEANING

able

Having physical power sufficient; having competent power or strength, bodily or mental.

Meaning drawn from: KJV usage (PCE + 1611) · Webster 1828 · Strong 1890 (KJV alignment witness)

APPROVED COMBINED MEANING

Israel

The name given to Jacob and, by extension, his descendants, their nation, or the people so called in Scripture.

Meaning drawn from: KJV usage (PCE) · Strong 1890 (KJV alignment witness)

APPROVED COMBINED MEANING

number

A count or quantity; also to count, reckon, appoint, or include among a group.

Meaning drawn from: KJV usage (PCE) · Strong 1890 (KJV alignment witness) · Webster 1828 (independently verified transcription)

DEFINED WORDS

Numbers 1:4

APPROVED COMBINED MEANING

man

A human being; an adult male; a person, husband, servant, or representative, according to context.

Meaning drawn from: KJV usage (PCE + 1611) · Webster 1828 · Strong 1890 (KJV alignment witness)

APPROVED COMBINED MEANING

every

Each one of all; all taken separately, without exception in the stated group.

Meaning drawn from: KJV usage (PCE) · Strong 1890 (KJV alignment witness)

APPROVED COMBINED MEANING

tribe

A body of people descended from a common ancestor, especially one of the divisions of Israel.

Meaning drawn from: Bullokar 1616 · Cawdrey 1604

APPROVED COMBINED MEANING

one

The number one; a single person or thing; the same or united as a whole.

Meaning drawn from: KJV usage (PCE + 1611) · Webster 1828 · Strong 1890 (KJV alignment witness)

APPROVED COMBINED MEANING

head

The upper part of the body; a chief, source, summit, or leading position.

Meaning drawn from: KJV usage (PCE + 1611)

APPROVED COMBINED MEANING

house

A building or dwelling; the people of a household or family; a lineage or family line; as a verb, to shelter, lodge, or provide a dwelling for.

Meaning drawn from: Webster 1828 · KJV usage (PCE + 1611)

DEFINED WORDS

Numbers 1:5

APPROVED COMBINED MEANING

names

Words or titles by which persons or things are known; also reputation, authority, or the persons named, according to context.

Meaning drawn from: KJV usage (PCE + 1611) · Webster 1828 · Strong 1890 (KJV alignment witness)

APPROVED COMBINED MEANING

tribe

A body of people descended from a common ancestor, especially one of the divisions of Israel.

Meaning drawn from: Bullokar 1616 · Cawdrey 1604

DEFINED WORDS

Numbers 1:10

APPROVED COMBINED MEANING

children

Sons or daughters; descendants; or persons likened to children by age, relation, or character.

Meaning drawn from: KJV usage (PCE + 1611) · Webster 1828 · Strong 1890 (KJV alignment witness)

DEFINED WORDS

Numbers 1:14

APPROVED COMBINED MEANING

Gad

Gad, a son of Jacob and the tribe descended from him; also a personal and place name associated with that tribe.

Meaning drawn from: KJV usage (PCE + 1611)

DEFINED WORDS

Numbers 1:16

MEANING IN THIS VERSE

renowned

Famous; celebrated for great and heroic achievements, for distinguished qualities or for grandeur; eminent.

Meaning drawn from: Webster 1828 · KJV usage (PCE + 1611)

MEANING IN THIS VERSE

congregation

An assembled body or community of people, especially the gathered people of Israel or worshippers before God.

Meaning drawn from: Webster 1828 · KJV usage (PCE + 1611)

APPROVED COMBINED MEANING

princes

Rulers, chiefs, or persons of high rank and authority.

Meaning drawn from: KJV usage (PCE) · Strong 1890 (KJV alignment witness)

APPROVED COMBINED MEANING

tribes

Bodies of people descended from common ancestors, especially the divisions of Israel.

Meaning drawn from: Bullokar 1616 · Cawdrey 1604 · KJV usage (PCE + 1611)

APPROVED COMBINED MEANING

Israel

The name given to Jacob and, by extension, his descendants, their nation, or the people so called in Scripture.

Meaning drawn from: KJV usage (PCE) · Strong 1890 (KJV alignment witness)

DEFINED WORDS

Numbers 1:17

APPROVED COMBINED MEANING

names

Words or titles by which persons or things are known; also reputation, authority, or the persons named, according to context.

Meaning drawn from: KJV usage (PCE + 1611) · Webster 1828 · Strong 1890 (KJV alignment witness)

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From verse 2

  1. Exodus 30:12
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  2. Exodus 38:26
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  3. Numbers 1:18
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  4. Numbers 1:22
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  5. Numbers 26:2–4
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From verse 3

  1. Exodus 30:14
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  2. Numbers 14:29
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  3. 2 Chronicles 26:11–13
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  4. 2 Samuel 24:9
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  5. Deuteronomy 24:5
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From verse 4

  1. Numbers 1:16
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  2. Exodus 18:25
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  3. 1 Chronicles 27:1–22
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  4. Deuteronomy 1:15
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  5. Exodus 18:21
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From verse 5

  1. Numbers 7:30
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  2. Deuteronomy 33:1–29
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  3. Exodus 1:2–5
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  4. Genesis 29:32–35
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  5. Genesis 30:5–20
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From verse 6

  1. Numbers 7:36
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  2. Numbers 2:12
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From verse 7

  1. Luke 3:32
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  2. 1 Chronicles 2:10–11
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  3. Matthew 1:2–5
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  4. Numbers 10:14
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  5. Numbers 2:3
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From verse 8

  1. Numbers 7:18
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  2. Numbers 10:15
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  3. Numbers 2:5
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From verse 9

  1. Numbers 7:24
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  2. Numbers 10:16
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  3. Numbers 2:7
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From verse 10

  1. Numbers 7:48
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  2. Numbers 7:54
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  3. 1 Chronicles 7:26–27
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  4. Numbers 10:22–23
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  5. Numbers 2:18
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From verse 11

  1. Numbers 7:60
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  2. Numbers 10:24
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  3. Numbers 2:22
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From verse 12

  1. Numbers 7:66
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  2. Numbers 10:25
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  3. Numbers 2:25
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From verse 13

  1. Numbers 7:72
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  2. Numbers 10:26
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  3. Numbers 2:27
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From verse 14

  1. Numbers 2:14
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  2. Numbers 7:42
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  3. Numbers 10:20
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From verse 15

  1. Numbers 7:78
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  2. Numbers 10:27
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  3. Numbers 2:29
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From verse 16

  1. Exodus 18:21
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  2. Exodus 18:25
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  3. Numbers 7:2
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  4. Numbers 26:9
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  5. 1 Chronicles 27:16–22
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From verse 17

  1. John 10:3
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  2. Numbers 1:5–15
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  3. Revelation 7:4–17
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