Verse (Click for Chapter) New International Version This is what the LORD commands for Zelophehad’s daughters: They may marry anyone they please as long as they marry within their father’s tribal clan. New Living Translation This is what the LORD commands concerning the daughters of Zelophehad: Let them marry anyone they like, as long as it is within their own ancestral tribe. English Standard Version This is what the LORD commands concerning the daughters of Zelophehad: ‘Let them marry whom they think best, only they shall marry within the clan of the tribe of their father. Berean Standard Bible This is what the LORD has commanded concerning the daughters of Zelophehad: They may marry anyone they please, provided they marry within a clan of the tribe of their father. King James Bible This is the thing which the LORD doth command concerning the daughters of Zelophehad, saying, Let them marry to whom they think best; only to the family of the tribe of their father shall they marry. New King James Version This is what the LORD commands concerning the daughters of Zelophehad, saying, ‘Let them marry whom they think best, but they may marry only within the family of their father’s tribe.’ New American Standard Bible This is what the LORD has commanded regarding the daughters of Zelophehad, saying, ‘Let them marry whomever they wish; only they must marry within the family of the tribe of their father.’ NASB 1995 “This is what the LORD has commanded concerning the daughters of Zelophehad, saying, ‘Let them marry whom they wish; only they must marry within the family of the tribe of their father.’ NASB 1977 “This is what the LORD has commanded concerning the daughters of Zelophehad, saying, ‘Let them marry whom they wish; only they must marry within the family of the tribe of their father.’ Legacy Standard Bible This is what Yahweh has commanded concerning the daughters of Zelophehad, saying, ‘Let them marry whoever is good in their sight; only they must marry within the family of the tribe of their father.’ Amplified Bible This is what the LORD commands regarding the daughters of Zelophehad: ‘Let them marry whom they wish; only they must marry within the family of the tribe of their father.’ Christian Standard Bible This is what the LORD has commanded concerning Zelophehad’s daughters: They may marry anyone they like provided they marry within a clan of their ancestral tribe. Holman Christian Standard Bible This is what the LORD has commanded concerning Zelophehad’s daughters: They may marry anyone they like provided they marry within a clan of their ancestral tribe. American Standard Version This is the thing which Jehovah doth command concerning the daughters of Zelophehad, saying, Let them be married to whom they think best; only into the family of the tribe of their father shall they be married. Contemporary English Version I will allow Zelophehad's daughters to marry anyone, as long as those men belong to one of the clans of the Manasseh tribe. English Revised Version This is the thing which the LORD doth command concerning the daughters of Zelophehad, saying, Let them marry to whom they think best; only to the family of the tribe of their father shall they marry. GOD'S WORD® Translation This is what the LORD commands for Zelophehad's daughters: They may marry anyone they want to, but only within a family of their ancestor's tribe. Good News Translation and so the LORD says that the daughters of Zelophehad are free to marry anyone they wish but only within their own tribe. International Standard Version This is what the LORD is commanding the daughters of Zelophehad: If they decide it's a good idea in their opinion to get married only within the family of their father's tribe, then let them get married Majority Standard Bible This is what the LORD has commanded concerning the daughters of Zelophehad: They may marry anyone they please, provided they marry within a clan of the tribe of their father. NET Bible This is what the LORD has commanded for Zelophehad's daughters: 'Let them marry whomever they think best, only they must marry within the family of their father's tribe. New Heart English Bible This is the thing which the LORD does command concerning the daughters of Zelophehad, saying, Let them be married to whom they think best; only into the family of the tribe of their father shall they be married. Webster's Bible Translation This is the thing which the LORD doth command concerning the daughters of Zelophehad, saying, Let them marry to whom they think best; only to the family of the tribe of their father shall they marry. World English Bible This is the thing which Yahweh commands concerning the daughters of Zelophehad, saying, ‘Let them be married to whom they think best, only they shall marry into the family of the tribe of their father. Literal Translations Literal Standard Versionthis [is] the thing which YHWH has commanded concerning the daughters of Zelophehad, saying, To those good in their eyes let them be for wives; only, let them be for wives to a family of the tribe of their fathers; Young's Literal Translation this is the thing which Jehovah hath commanded concerning the daughters of Zelophehad, saying, To those good in their eyes let them be for wives; only, to a family of the tribe of their fathers let them be for wives; Smith's Literal Translation This the word which Jehovah commanded to the daughters of Zelophehad, saying, To the good in their eyes they shall be for wives; only to the families of the tribe of their fathers shall they be for wives. Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims BibleAnd this is the law promulgated by the Lord touching the daughters of Salphaad: Let them marry to whom they will, only so that it be to men of their own tribe. Catholic Public Domain Version And so, this is the law which has been promulgated by the Lord about the daughters of Zelophehad: Let them marry whomever they may wish, but only among the men of their own tribe, New American Bible This is what the LORD commands with regard to the daughters of Zelophehad: They may marry anyone they please, provided they marry into a clan of their ancestral tribe, New Revised Standard Version This is what the LORD commands concerning the daughters of Zelophehad, ‘Let them marry whom they think best; only it must be into a clan of their father’s tribe that they are married, Translations from Aramaic Lamsa BibleThis is the thing which the LORD has commanded concerning the daughters of Zelophehad, saying. Let them marry whom they think best; but only within the family of the tribe of their father shall they marry, Peshitta Holy Bible Translated This answer LORD JEHOVAH commanded concerning the daughters of Tsalphkhad and said, ‘To whomever is pleasing in their eyes let them be wives, however let them belong to the tribe of the family of their fathers. OT Translations JPS Tanakh 1917This is the thing which the LORD hath commanded concerning the daughters of Zelophehad, saying: Let them be married to whom they think best; only into the family of the tribe of their father shall they be married. Brenton Septuagint Translation This is the thing which the Lord has appointed the daughters of Salpaad, saying, Let them marry where they please, only let them marry men of their father's tribe. Additional Translations ... Audio Bible Context Zelophehad's Daughters Marry…5So at the word of the LORD, Moses commanded the Israelites: “The tribe of the sons of Joseph speaks correctly. 6This is what the LORD has commanded concerning the daughters of Zelophehad: They may marry anyone they please, provided they marry within a clan of the tribe of their father. 7No inheritance in Israel may be transferred from tribe to tribe, because each of the Israelites is to retain the inheritance of the tribe of his fathers.… Cross References Numbers 27:7 “The daughters of Zelophehad speak correctly. You certainly must give them property as an inheritance among their father’s brothers and transfer their father’s inheritance to them. Joshua 17:3-6 But Zelophehad son of Hepher (the son of Gilead, the son of Machir, the son of Manasseh) had no sons but only daughters. These are the names of his daughters: Mahlah, Noah, Hoglah, Milcah, and Tirzah. / They approached Eleazar the priest, Joshua son of Nun, and the leaders, and said, “The LORD commanded Moses to give us an inheritance among our brothers.” So Joshua gave them an inheritance among their father’s brothers, in keeping with the command of the LORD. / Thus ten shares fell to Manasseh, in addition to the land of Gilead and Bashan beyond the Jordan, ... 1 Chronicles 23:22 Eleazar died without having any sons; he had only daughters. Their cousins, the sons of Kish, married them. Ruth 4:5-10 Then Boaz said, “On the day you buy the land from Naomi and also from Ruth the Moabitess, you must also acquire the widow of the deceased in order to raise up the name of the deceased on his inheritance.” / The kinsman-redeemer replied, “I cannot redeem it myself, or I would jeopardize my own inheritance. Take my right of redemption, because I cannot redeem it.” / Now in former times in Israel, concerning the redemption or exchange of property, to make any matter legally binding a man would remove his sandal and give it to the other party, and this was a confirmation in Israel. ... Genesis 24:3-4 and I will have you swear by the LORD, the God of heaven and the God of earth, that you will not take a wife for my son from the daughters of the Canaanites among whom I am dwelling, / but will go to my country and my kindred to take a wife for my son Isaac.” Genesis 28:1-2 So Isaac called for Jacob and blessed him. “Do not take a wife from the Canaanite women,” he commanded. / “Go at once to Paddan-aram, to the house of your mother’s father Bethuel, and take a wife from among the daughters of Laban, your mother’s brother. Genesis 31:50 If you mistreat my daughters or take other wives, although no one is with us, remember that God is a witness between you and me.” Deuteronomy 25:5-6 When brothers dwell together and one of them dies without a son, the widow must not marry outside the family. Her husband’s brother is to take her as his wife and fulfill the duty of a brother-in-law for her. / The first son she bears will carry on the name of the dead brother, so that his name will not be blotted out from Israel. Ezra 10:11 Now, therefore, make a confession to the LORD, the God of your fathers, and do His will. Separate yourselves from the people of the land and from your foreign wives.” Nehemiah 13:25-27 I rebuked them and called down curses on them. I beat some of these men and pulled out their hair. Then I made them take an oath before God and said, “You must not give your daughters in marriage to their sons or take their daughters as wives for your sons or for yourselves! / Did not King Solomon of Israel sin in matters like this? There was not a king like him among many nations, and he was loved by his God, who made him king over all Israel—yet foreign women drew him into sin. / Must we now hear that you too are doing all this terrible evil and acting unfaithfully against our God by marrying foreign women?” Matthew 22:24-28 “Teacher,” they said, “Moses declared that if a man dies without having children, his brother is to marry the widow and raise up offspring for him. / Now there were seven brothers among us. The first one married and died without having children. So he left his wife to his brother. / The same thing happened to the second and third brothers, down to the seventh. ... Mark 12:19-23 “Teacher, Moses wrote for us that if a man’s brother dies and leaves a wife but no children, the man is to marry his brother’s widow and raise up offspring for him. / Now there were seven brothers. The first one married and died, leaving no children. / Then the second one married the widow, but he also died and left no children. And the third did likewise. ... Luke 20:28-33 “Teacher,” they said, “Moses wrote for us that if a man’s brother dies and leaves a wife but no children, the man is to marry his brother’s widow and raise up offspring for him. / Now there were seven brothers. The first one married a wife but died childless. / Then the second ... 1 Corinthians 7:39 A wife is bound to her husband as long as he lives. But if her husband dies, she is free to marry anyone she wishes, as long as he belongs to the Lord. 2 Corinthians 6:14 Do not be unequally yoked with unbelievers. For what partnership can righteousness have with wickedness? Or what fellowship does light have with darkness? Treasury of Scripture This is the thing which the LORD does command concerning the daughters of Zelophehad, saying, Let them marry to whom they think best; only to the family of the tribe of their father shall they marry. marry. Numbers 36:12 And they were married into the families of the sons of Manasseh the son of Joseph, and their inheritance remained in the tribe of the family of their father. Genesis 24:3,57,58 And I will make thee swear by the LORD, the God of heaven, and the God of the earth, that thou shalt not take a wife unto my son of the daughters of the Canaanites, among whom I dwell: … 2 Corinthians 6:14 Be ye not unequally yoked together with unbelievers: for what fellowship hath righteousness with unrighteousness? and what communion hath light with darkness? Jump to Previous Best Clan Command Commanded Commands Daughters Eyes Husbands Married Marry Please Pleasing Think Tribal Tribe Wish Within Wives Zelophehad Zeloph'ehad Zelophehad'sJump to Next Best Clan Command Commanded Commands Daughters Eyes Husbands Married Marry Please Pleasing Think Tribal Tribe Wish Within Wives Zelophehad Zeloph'ehad Zelophehad'sNumbers 36 1. The inheritance of daughters is remedied by marrying in their own tribes7. Lest the inheritance should be removed from the tribe 10. The daughters of Zelophehad marry their father's brothers' sons This is what the LORD commands This phrase establishes the divine authority behind the instruction. The Hebrew word for "commands" is "tsavah," which implies a directive given with authority and purpose. In the context of Numbers, this underscores the importance of obedience to God's will, as He is the ultimate lawgiver. Historically, the Israelites were a theocratic society, meaning their laws were directly given by God, and this command reflects that structure. for the daughters of Zelophehad They may marry anyone they please as long as they marry within the clan of their father’s tribe Parallel Commentaries ... Hebrew Thisזֶ֣ה (zeh) Pronoun - masculine singular Strong's 2088: This, that is what אֲשֶׁר־ (’ă·šer-) Pronoun - relative Strong's 834: Who, which, what, that, when, where, how, because, in order that the LORD יְהוָ֗ה (Yah·weh) Noun - proper - masculine singular Strong's 3068: LORD -- the proper name of the God of Israel has commanded צִוָּ֣ה (ṣiw·wāh) Verb - Piel - Perfect - third person masculine singular Strong's 6680: To lay charge (upon), give charge (to), command, order concerning the daughters לִבְנ֤וֹת (liḇ·nō·wṯ) Preposition-l | Noun - feminine plural construct Strong's 1323: A daughter of Zelophehad: צְלָפְחָד֙ (ṣə·lā·p̄ə·ḥāḏ) Noun - proper - masculine singular Strong's 6765: Zelophehad -- a man of Manasseh They may marry תִּהְיֶ֣ינָה (tih·ye·nāh) Verb - Qal - Imperfect - third person feminine plural Strong's 1961: To fall out, come to pass, become, be anyone they please, לַטּ֥וֹב (laṭ·ṭō·wḇ) Preposition-l, Article | Adjective - masculine singular Strong's 2896: Pleasant, agreeable, good provided אַ֗ךְ (’aḵ) Adverb Strong's 389: A particle of affirmation, surely they marry תִּהְיֶ֥ינָה (tih·ye·nāh) Verb - Qal - Imperfect - third person feminine plural Strong's 1961: To fall out, come to pass, become, be within a clan לְמִשְׁפַּ֛חַת (lə·miš·pa·ḥaṯ) Preposition-l | Noun - feminine singular construct Strong's 4940: A family, circle of relatives, a class, a species, sort, a tribe, people of the tribe מַטֵּ֥ה (maṭ·ṭêh) Noun - masculine singular construct Strong's 4294: A staff, rod, shaft, branch, a tribe of their father. אֲבִיהֶ֖ם (’ă·ḇî·hem) Noun - masculine singular construct | third person masculine plural Strong's 1: Father Links Numbers 36:6 NIVNumbers 36:6 NLT Numbers 36:6 ESV Numbers 36:6 NASB Numbers 36:6 KJV Numbers 36:6 BibleApps.com Numbers 36:6 Biblia Paralela Numbers 36:6 Chinese Bible Numbers 36:6 French Bible Numbers 36:6 Catholic Bible OT Law: Numbers 36:6 This is the thing which Yahweh does (Nu Num.) |
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