Verse (Click for Chapter) New International Version Then Moses said to them, “If you will do this—if you will arm yourselves before the LORD for battle New Living Translation Then Moses said, “If you keep your word and arm yourselves for the LORD’s battles, English Standard Version So Moses said to them, “If you will do this, if you will take up arms to go before the LORD for the war, Berean Standard Bible Moses replied, “If you will do this—if you will arm yourselves before the LORD for battle, King James Bible And Moses said unto them, If ye will do this thing, if ye will go armed before the LORD to war, New King James Version Then Moses said to them: “If you do this thing, if you arm yourselves before the LORD for the war, New American Standard Bible So Moses said to them, “If you will do this, if you will arm yourselves before the LORD for the war, NASB 1995 So Moses said to them, “If you will do this, if you will arm yourselves before the LORD for the war, NASB 1977 So Moses said to them, “If you will do this, if you will arm yourselves before the LORD for the war, Legacy Standard Bible So Moses said to them, “If you will do this, if you will arm yourselves before Yahweh for the war, Amplified Bible Moses replied, “If you will do as you say, if you will arm yourselves before the LORD for war, Christian Standard Bible Moses replied to them, “If you do this—if you arm yourselves for battle before the LORD, Holman Christian Standard Bible Moses replied to them, “If you do this—if you arm yourselves for battle before the LORD, American Standard Version And Moses said unto them, If ye will do this thing, if ye will arm yourselves to go before Jehovah to the war, Contemporary English Version Moses said: You promised that you would be ready to fight for the LORD. English Revised Version And Moses said unto them, If ye will do this thing; If ye will arm yourselves to go before the LORD to the war, GOD'S WORD® Translation Moses answered, "Do what you have said. In the LORD's presence have all your armed men get ready for battle. Good News Translation Moses answered, "If you really mean what you say, then here in the presence of the LORD get ready to go into battle. International Standard Version "If you do this," Moses replied to them, "that is, if you equip yourselves for war in the LORD's presence Majority Standard Bible Moses replied, “If you will do this—if you will arm yourselves before the LORD for battle, NET Bible Then Moses replied, "If you will do this thing, and if you will arm yourselves for battle before the LORD, New Heart English Bible Moses said to them, "If you will do this thing, if you will arm yourselves to go before the LORD to the war, Webster's Bible Translation And Moses said to them, If ye will do this thing, if ye will go armed before the LORD to war, World English Bible Moses said to them: “If you will do this thing, if you will arm yourselves to go before Yahweh to the war, Literal Translations Literal Standard VersionAnd Moses says to them, “If you do this thing, if you are armed before YHWH for battle, Young's Literal Translation And Moses saith unto them, 'If ye do this thing: if ye are armed before Jehovah for battle, Smith's Literal Translation And Moses will say to them, If ye will do this word, if ye will arm yourselves before Jehovah for battle, Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims BibleAnd Moses said to them: If you do what you promise, go on well appointed for war before the Lord: Catholic Public Domain Version And Moses said to them: “If you accomplish what you have promised, you may go out, equipped for battle, before the Lord. New American Bible Moses said to them in reply: “If you do this—if you march as troops before the LORD into battle New Revised Standard Version So Moses said to them, “If you do this—if you take up arms to go before the LORD for the war, Translations from Aramaic Lamsa BibleAnd Moses said to them, If you will do this thing and arm yourselves before the LORD for war, Peshitta Holy Bible Translated And Moshe said to them, “If you make this answer, also equip yourselves before LORD JEHOVAH for battle, OT Translations JPS Tanakh 1917And Moses said unto them: 'If ye will do this thing: if ye will arm yourselves to go before the LORD to the war, Brenton Septuagint Translation And Moses said to them, If ye will do according to these words, if ye will arm yourselves before the Lord for battle, Additional Translations ... Audio Bible Context The Tribes East of the Jordan…19Yet we will not have an inheritance with them across the Jordan and beyond, because our inheritance has come to us on the east side of the Jordan.” 20Moses replied, “If you will do this— if you will arm yourselves before the LORD for battle, 21and if every one of your armed men crosses the Jordan before the LORD, until He has driven His enemies out before Him,… Cross References Joshua 1:12-15 But to the Reubenites, the Gadites, and the half-tribe of Manasseh, Joshua said, / “Remember what Moses the servant of the LORD commanded you when he said, ‘The LORD your God will give you rest, and He will give you this land.’ / Your wives, your young children, and your livestock may remain in the land that Moses gave you on this side of the Jordan. But all your mighty men of valor must be armed for battle to cross over ahead of your brothers and help them, ... Deuteronomy 3:18-20 At that time I commanded you: “The LORD your God has given you this land to possess. All your men of valor are to cross over, armed for battle, ahead of your brothers, the Israelites. / But your wives, your children, and your livestock—I know that you have much livestock—may remain in the cities I have given you, / until the LORD gives rest to your brothers as He has to you, and they too have taken possession of the land that the LORD your God is giving them across the Jordan. Then each of you may return to the possession I have given you.” Joshua 22:1-6 Then Joshua summoned the Reubenites, the Gadites, and the half-tribe of Manasseh / and told them, “You have done all that Moses the servant of the LORD commanded you, and you have obeyed my voice in all that I commanded you. / All this time you have not deserted your brothers, up to this very day, but have kept the charge given you by the LORD your God. ... Judges 5:23 ‘Curse Meroz,’ says the angel of the LORD. ‘Bitterly curse her inhabitants; for they did not come to help the LORD, to help the LORD against the mighty.’ 1 Chronicles 5:18-22 The Reubenites, the Gadites, and the half-tribe of Manasseh had 44,760 warriors—valiant men who carried the shield and sword, drew the bow, and were trained for battle. / They waged war against the Hagrites, as well as Jetur, Naphish, and Nodab. / And because they cried out to God in battle, they were helped against their enemies, and the Hagrites and all their allies were delivered into their hands. Because they put their trust in God, He answered their prayers. ... Hebrews 4:8-11 For if Joshua had given them rest, God would not have spoken later about another day. / There remains, then, a Sabbath rest for the people of God. / For whoever enters God’s rest also rests from his own work, just as God did from His. ... Galatians 6:2 Carry one another’s burdens, and in this way you will fulfill the law of Christ. Philippians 2:4 Each of you should look not only to your own interests, but also to the interests of others. Romans 15:1-3 We who are strong ought to bear with the shortcomings of the weak and not to please ourselves. / Each of us should please his neighbor for his good, to build him up. / For even Christ did not please Himself, but as it is written: “The insults of those who insult You have fallen on Me.” 1 Corinthians 12:25-26 so that there should be no division in the body, but that its members should have mutual concern for one another. / If one part suffers, every part suffers with it; if one part is honored, every part rejoices with it. Ephesians 6:10-18 Finally, be strong in the Lord and in His mighty power. / Put on the full armor of God, so that you can make your stand against the devil’s schemes. / For our struggle is not against flesh and blood, but against the rulers, against the authorities, against the powers of this world’s darkness, and against the spiritual forces of evil in the heavenly realms. ... 2 Timothy 2:3-4 Join me in suffering, like a good soldier of Christ Jesus. / A soldier refrains from entangling himself in civilian affairs, in order to please the one who enlisted him. 1 Peter 5:8-9 Be sober-minded and alert. Your adversary the devil prowls around like a roaring lion, seeking someone to devour. / Resist him, standing firm in your faith and in the knowledge that your brothers throughout the world are undergoing the same kinds of suffering. 1 Samuel 30:24 Who will listen to your proposal? The share of the one who went to battle will match the share of the one who stayed with the supplies. They will share alike.” 2 Samuel 10:12 Be strong and let us fight bravely for our people and for the cities of our God. May the LORD do what is good in His sight.” Treasury of Scripture And Moses said to them, If you will do this thing, if you will go armed before the LORD to war, Deuteronomy 3:18-20 And I commanded you at that time, saying, The LORD your God hath given you this land to possess it: ye shall pass over armed before your brethren the children of Israel, all that are meet for the war… Joshua 1:13-15 Remember the word which Moses the servant of the LORD commanded you, saying, The LORD your God hath given you rest, and hath given you this land… Joshua 4:12,13 And the children of Reuben, and the children of Gad, and half the tribe of Manasseh, passed over armed before the children of Israel, as Moses spake unto them: … Jump to Previous Arm Armed Arming Arms Battle War YourselvesJump to Next Arm Armed Arming Arms Battle War YourselvesNumbers 32 1. The Reubenites and Gadites ask for inheritance on the east side of Jordan6. Moses reproves them 16. They offer him conditions with which he is content 33. Moses assigns them the land 39. They conquer it. If you do this This phrase introduces a conditional statement, emphasizing the importance of obedience and commitment. In the Hebrew text, the word "אם" (im) is used, which is a conditional particle. It sets the stage for a covenantal agreement, reflecting the biblical theme of conditional promises. The Israelites are reminded that their actions have consequences, and their faithfulness to God's commands is crucial for receiving His blessings. Moses replied if you arm yourselves before the LORD for battle Parallel Commentaries ... Hebrew “Ifאִֽם־ (’im-) Conjunction Strong's 518: Lo!, whether?, if, although, Oh that!, when, not you do תַּעֲשׂ֖וּן (ta·‘ă·śūn) Verb - Qal - Imperfect - second person masculine plural | Paragogic nun Strong's 6213: To do, make this,” הַזֶּ֑ה (haz·zeh) Article | Pronoun - masculine singular Strong's 2088: This, that Moses מֹשֶׁ֔ה (mō·šeh) Noun - proper - masculine singular Strong's 4872: Moses -- a great Israelite leader, prophet and lawgiver replied, וַיֹּ֤אמֶר (way·yō·mer) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine singular Strong's 559: To utter, say “if אִם־ (’im-) Conjunction Strong's 518: Lo!, whether?, if, although, Oh that!, when, not you will arm yourselves תֵּחָֽלְצ֛וּ (tê·ḥā·lə·ṣū) Verb - Nifal - Imperfect - second person masculine plural Strong's 2502: To pull off, to strip, to depart, to deliver, equip, present, strengthen before לִפְנֵ֥י (lip̄·nê) Preposition-l | Noun - common plural construct Strong's 6440: The face the LORD יְהוָ֖ה (Yah·weh) Noun - proper - masculine singular Strong's 3068: LORD -- the proper name of the God of Israel for battle, לַמִּלְחָמָֽה׃ (lam·mil·ḥā·māh) Preposition-l, Article | Noun - feminine singular Strong's 4421: A battle, war Links Numbers 32:20 NIVNumbers 32:20 NLT Numbers 32:20 ESV Numbers 32:20 NASB Numbers 32:20 KJV Numbers 32:20 BibleApps.com Numbers 32:20 Biblia Paralela Numbers 32:20 Chinese Bible Numbers 32:20 French Bible Numbers 32:20 Catholic Bible OT Law: Numbers 32:20 Moses said to them If you will (Nu Num.) |