plagueמַגֵּפָה
maggephah · Hebrew Noun
A sudden, calamitous event or disaster often interpreted as a divine judgment or a manifestation of God's wrath against sin or disobedience. In a biblical context, it frequently signifies a severe punishment aimed at purging or disciplining the covenant community.
the LORDיְהוָה
Yahweh · Hebrew Proper Noun
The personal, covenantal name of God, YHWH, revealed to Israel. It signifies God's self-existence, eternal faithfulness, and His active presence in the history and salvation of His people.
priestכֹּהֵן
kohen · Hebrew Noun
A title for a person set apart to perform religious rites, mediate between God and the people, and offer sacrifices. In the Old Testament, the priesthood was established within the tribe of Levi, specifically the line of Aaron, to maintain the holiness of the sanctuary and the people.
congregationעֵדָה
edah · Hebrew Noun
The community or assembly of God's people, especially Israel, gathered together. It implies a unified body called out and set apart for the purpose of belonging to God and walking in His covenant.
fathers’ housesבֵּית אָב
beyt ’ab · Hebrew Noun Phrase
The patriarchs or ancestors from whom families, clans, and tribes descended. In ancient Israel, this phrase indicates the extended kinship group or genealogical unit through which identity, heritage, and inheritance were determined.
commandedצִוָּה
tsavah · Hebrew Verb
An authoritative order or instruction given by God or an authorized leader. Biblically, it emphasizes the obligation of the people to respond with obedience and the absolute sovereignty of the one giving the instruction.
firstbornבְּכוֹר
bekor · Hebrew Noun
The son born first to a father, holding a special position of honor, authority, and inheritance rights within the family unit. In a theological sense, the term can also refer to preeminence and supreme status, as seen in how it is applied to Israel in their relationship with God.
clanמִשְׁפָּחָה
mishpachah · Hebrew Noun
A group, extended family, or division within a tribe of Israel, sharing common ancestry. It served as a primary structural unit for social, military, and administrative organization within the nation.
clanמִשְׁפָּחָה
mishpachah · Hebrew Noun
A family unit or group descended from a common ancestor, functioning as a primary social and military subdivision within the twelve tribes of Israel.
congregationעֵדָה
edah · Hebrew Noun
The entire assembly or gathering of the people of Israel, often characterized as a covenant community called together by God for His purposes.
contendedנָצָה
natsah · Hebrew Verb
To oppose, strive, or rebel against someone or something, often used in a judicial or military sense of challenging authority.
the LORDיְהוָה
YHWH · Hebrew Noun
The personal, covenantal name of the God of Israel, who revealed Himself to Moses at the burning bush; He is the self-existent, eternal, and faithful One.
warningנֵס
nes · Hebrew Noun
A person or event serving as a sign, standard, or example to others, typically meant to discourage certain behaviors through the observation of consequences.
sonsבֵּן
ben · Hebrew Noun
Male offspring or descendants of a specific person or ancestral line, signifying lineage, inheritance, and the passing on of covenantal identity.
Korahקֹרַח
Qorach · Hebrew Noun
A rebellion against Moses and Aaron led by a Levite, resulting in divine judgment and the ground swallowing those involved. It serves as a stern biblical warning against challenging God-ordained leadership and authority.
clansמִשְׁפָּחָה
mishpachah · Hebrew Noun
A collective group of families descended from a common ancestor, often serving as a structural unit for military organization, census, and land inheritance within the tribes of Israel.
Simeonitesשִׁמְעוֹן
Shim'own · Hebrew Noun
One of the twelve patriarchs of Israel, second son of Jacob and Leah, whose descendants formed one of the tribes of Israel; his name is often associated with themes of hearing or being heard.
Gadגָּד
Gad · Hebrew Noun
One of the twelve tribes of Israel, descended from Gad, the son of Jacob and Zilpah. The name is derived from a word meaning 'good fortune' or 'lucky,' reflecting the blessing Jacob pronounced upon him.
clanמִשְׁפָּחָה
mishpachah · Hebrew Noun
A group of families descended from a common ancestor, functioning as a primary social and military unit within the nation of Israel. Clans were organized under tribes and played a critical role in the distribution of land and administrative tasks.
sons of Gadגָּד
Gad · Hebrew Noun
One of the twelve tribes of Israel, descended from the son of Jacob/Israel through his wife Leah. The tribe occupied a significant territory east of the Jordan River.
sons of Judahיְהוּדָה
Yehudah · Hebrew Noun
The fourth son of Jacob, born to Leah. He became the patriarch of a major tribe of Israel and is the ancestor through whom the royal line of David and ultimately the Messiah, Jesus Christ, descended.
land of Canaanכְּנָעַן
Kena'an · Hebrew Noun
The historical region promised by God to Abraham and his descendants, which became the inheritance of the Israelites after the exodus from Egypt. It serves as the physical setting for much of redemptive history.
sonsבֵּן
ben · Hebrew Noun
A male descendant, typically a biological son, though it can also refer to a grandson or a member of a tribe or nation. In this context, it designates the ancestral lines of the clans.
clanמִשְׁפָּחָה
mishpachah · Hebrew Noun
A social or tribal unit, often larger than a family but smaller than a tribe, tracing lineage back to a common ancestor. They were the primary units for organization, military service, and land allotment.
Judahיְהוּדָה
Yehudah · Hebrew Noun
The fourth son of Jacob and Leah, and the head of one of the twelve tribes of Israel. This tribe occupied a central role in Israel's history, eventually becoming the royal tribe through King David.
listedפָּקַד
paqad · Hebrew Verb
A record or enumeration of people, usually for military purposes, taxation, or tracking genealogical succession. Being "listed" signifies one's formal status and inheritance within the covenant community.
Issacharיִשָּׂשכָר
Yissakar · Hebrew Noun
The fifth son of Jacob and the ninth son overall, born to Leah. His name is associated with the concept of "hire" or "reward."
sonsבֵּן
ben · Hebrew Noun
A term denoting a male descendant or the members of a specific tribe or family line, used here to trace the ancestral lineage of the people of Israel.
Zebulunזְבוּלֻן
Zebulun · Hebrew Proper Noun
A term referring to the tribe of Zebulun, one of the twelve tribes of Israel descended from the sixth son of Jacob and Leah.
clansמִשְׁפָּחָה
mishpachah · Hebrew Noun
A Hebrew term for a family unit, extended family, or tribal subdivision, emphasizing the genealogical organization of the Israelites for purposes of census and inheritance.
Josephיוֹסֵף
Yoseph · Hebrew Proper Noun
The eleventh son of Jacob and the first son of Rachel, who became a prominent figure in Egypt and whose descendants formed two of the twelve tribes of Israel.
Manassehמְנַשֶּׁה
Menashsheh · Hebrew Proper Noun
The eldest son of Joseph, whose descendants were counted as one of the tribes of Israel, receiving an inheritance in the land of Canaan.
Ephraimאֶפְרַיִם
Ephrayim · Hebrew Proper Noun
The second son of Joseph, whom Jacob blessed and granted a place as a distinct tribe in Israel, traditionally associated with the Northern Kingdom.
clanמִשְׁפָּחָה
mishpachah · Hebrew Noun
A formal social unit within the tribes of Israel, usually descended from a common ancestor, functioning as the primary framework for land inheritance, military organization, and legal responsibility.
-ites-ִית
-i · Hebrew Suffix
A formal legal or genealogical designation of individuals belonging to a specific clan, often used in census taking to identify the strength and lineage of the tribes of Israel.
sonsבֵּן
ben · Hebrew Noun
A masculine descendant, a term central to the patriarchal structure of Israelite society, carrying significant weight regarding inheritance, the continuity of the family name, and covenantal promises.
daughtersבַּת
bath · Hebrew Noun
A female offspring, whose social and legal status in ancient Israelite culture—particularly regarding property and inheritance—was specifically legislated to ensure the preservation of ancestral land holdings.
listedפָּקַד
paqad · Hebrew Verb
The act of recording names in an official registry or census, demonstrating the covenantal faithfulness of God in preserving the identity and number of His people as they prepared to enter the Promised Land.
sonsבֵּן
ben · Hebrew Noun
A term referring to male descendants of a common ancestor; in the context of the tribes of Israel, it denotes lineage, identity, and inheritance rights within the covenant community.
clanמִשְׁפָּחָה
mishpachah · Hebrew Noun
A social or familial group descended from a common ancestor; in Numbers, these represent the primary sub-units of the tribes of Israel used for organizing the census, military service, and land allotment.
Ephraimאֶפְרַיִם
Ephrayim · Hebrew Noun
One of the twelve tribes of Israel, descended from the son of Jacob and Rachel; characterized in Scripture as a warrior tribe, often central to the history of the early monarchy.
listedפָּקַד
paqad · Hebrew Verb
The name given to the organized body of people, often used in the context of official numbering or registration for administrative, military, or religious purposes.
Josephיוֹסֵף
Yoseph · Hebrew Noun
The son of Jacob and Rachel, whose life in Egypt and role as the provider for his family established the legal basis for his sons, Ephraim and Manasseh, to be numbered as tribal heads.
Benjaminבִּנְיָמִין
Binyamin · Hebrew Noun
The youngest son of Jacob and Rachel, whose tribe became a significant force in Israel; the name signifies the strength and tenacity associated with his descendants.
sonsבֵּן
ben · Hebrew Noun
The descendants or male offspring of an individual; in a tribal or national sense, it refers to the people groups descending from a common patriarch, forming the foundational identity of the tribes of Israel.
clansמִשְׁפָּחָה
mishpachah · Hebrew Noun
A social or familial group descended from a common ancestor, often functioning as a military, administrative, or legal unit within the broader tribal structure of Israel.
listedפָּקַד
paqad · Hebrew Verb (Passive Participle)
The act of registering, counting, or recording individuals, typically for the purpose of military service, taxation, or maintaining covenantal genealogy; implies God's oversight and care for every member of His people.
Danדָּן
Dan · Hebrew Proper Noun
The son of Jacob (Israel) and Rachel's handmaid Bilhah, and the founder of one of the twelve tribes of Israel; his name means 'he judges' or 'vindication.'
Asherאָשֵׁר
Asher · Hebrew Proper Noun
The son of Jacob (Israel) and Leah's handmaid Zilpah, and the founder of one of the twelve tribes of Israel; his name means 'happy' or 'blessed.'
clansמִשְׁפָּחָה
mishpachah · Hebrew Noun
A foundational social unit in ancient Israel, referring to a group of families descended from a common ancestor who formed a larger kinship organization. It functioned as a primary division for inheritance, military service, and tribal identity.
sonsבֵּן
ben · Hebrew Noun
Literally 'sons' or 'descendants'; refers to male offspring. In a tribal context, it identifies the direct lineage contributing to the broader familial and national structure of Israel.
listedפָּקַד
paqad · Hebrew Verb
A specific act of counting or enrolling people for a census, military purpose, or genealogical record. It signifies divine order, stewardship, and the accountability of the people before God.
nameשֵׁם
shem · Hebrew Noun
A formal designation of an individual's identity, character, and reputation within the covenant community. In biblical thought, it often reflects the person's nature and their standing before God and man.
listפְּקֻדֵיהֶם
pĕqudēhem · Hebrew Noun
A formal record or enumeration, often implying God's meticulous care and knowledge of His people as individuals and as a community.
landאֶרֶץ
'erets · Hebrew Noun
Refers to the covenantal territory promised by God to Abraham and his descendants. It represents God’s faithfulness, His provision, and the place where His people were to dwell in relationship with Him.
inheritanceנַחֲלָה
nachalah · Hebrew Noun
The possession or portion assigned to a person or group, particularly regarding God's covenantal promises. It signifies the secure, God-given standing of the people within His kingdom.
lotגּוֹרָל
gowral · Hebrew Noun
The use of a divine mechanism (such as Urim and Thummim) to discern God’s will in matters of decision or division. It acknowledges God’s sovereign control over human circumstances and prevents human bias.
inheritanceנַחֲלָה
nachalah · Hebrew Noun
Refers to the portion of land or property allotted to a tribe or family as their permanent possession. In the context of Israel, it is a covenantal gift from God, symbolizing His provision and their identity as His people.
lotגּוֹרָל
goral · Hebrew Noun
A method used in the Old Testament to determine God's will in dividing land or making decisions. It involved casting objects to reveal divine guidance, trusting that God sovereignly controls the outcome.
clansמִשְׁפָּחָה
mishpachah · Hebrew Noun
A group of people descended from a common ancestor, often serving as a structural unit for social and military organization. In the context of the Levites, these families had specific duties related to the tabernacle.
Levitesלֵוִי
Levi · Hebrew Noun
The tribe set apart by God for priestly and tabernacle service. They were dedicated to the Lord in place of the firstborn of all Israel and were responsible for the care and transport of the sacred articles.
Jochebedיוֹכֶבֶד
Yokebed · Hebrew Proper Noun
The first woman mentioned by name in this genealogy, noted as the mother of the leaders of Israel’s liberation. Her name means "the Lord is glory" and she is explicitly identified as a daughter of Levi.
Mosesמֹשֶׁה
Mosheh · Hebrew Proper Noun
The prophet, lawgiver, and mediator who led the Israelites out of Egypt. He is the central human figure of the Pentateuch, chosen by God to represent Him to Pharaoh and to the people of Israel.
Aaronאַהֲרֹן
Aharon · Hebrew Proper Noun
The first high priest of Israel and brother of Moses. He and his descendants were exclusively ordained to offer sacrifices and perform the rituals of the tabernacle on behalf of the nation.
LORDיְהוָה
Yahweh · Hebrew Proper Noun
The proper name of the covenant God of Israel, who revealed Himself to Moses at the burning bush. It is the personal, self-existent, and faithful name of the Almighty.
unauthorizedזָרָה
zarah · Hebrew Adjective
Refers to a specific category of divine worship that is not commanded, regulated, or permitted by God. It signifies an act of disobedience or presumption that ignores the holiness and sovereignty of God.
inheritanceנַחֲלָה
nachalah · Hebrew Noun
The portion or allotment of land, property, or blessing given to a tribe or individual by the Lord. It carries the sense of permanent possession and covenantal identity within the community of God's people.
priestכֹּהֵן
kohen · Hebrew Noun
A sacred office established by God to represent the people before Him, perform sacrifices, and provide instruction in the law. A priest acts as a mediator who ensures the maintenance of the covenantal relationship between God and Israel.
wildernessמִדְבָּר
midbar · Hebrew Noun
An uncultivated, desolate area characterized by sparse population and dangerous conditions. In biblical theology, it is often a place of testing, refinement, divine judgment, or intimate revelation from God.
