Numbers 26:55 cpdv — Yet only in so far as the land is divided by lot to a tribe and to families.

Catholic Public Domain Version

"Yet only in so far as the land is divided by lot to a tribe and to families. "

— Numbers 26:55, Catholic Public Domain Version

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Numbers 26 — Context

52

And the Lord spoke to Moses, saying:

53

“The land shall be divided to these, as their possessions, according to the number of their names.

54

To the greater number you shall give a greater portion, and to the lesser number, a lesser portion. To each one, just as they have now been counted, a possession shall be delivered.

55

Yet only in so far as the land is divided by lot to a tribe and to families.

56

Whatever the lot will happen to be, it shall be accepted, either by the greater, or by the lesser.

57

Likewise, this is the number of the sons of Levi by their families: Gershon, from whom is the family of the Gershonites; Kohath, from whom is the family of the Kohathites; Merari, from whom is the family of the Merarites.

58

These are the families of Levi: The family of Libni, the family of Hebroni, the family of Mahli, the family of Mushi, the family of Korah. Yet truly, Kohath conceived Amram,

Numbers 26:55 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Numbers 26:55 say?
Numbers 26:55 in the Catholic Public Domain Version reads: “Yet only in so far as the land is divided by lot to a tribe and to families. ”
Where is Numbers 26:55 in the Bible?
Numbers 26:55 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Numbers, chapter 26, verse 55.
Who wrote Numbers?
Numbers is traditionally attributed to Moses (traditional). It was written c. 1446–1406 BC.
What is the book of Numbers about?
Numbers records Israel's forty years of wilderness wandering — two censuses (hence the name), rebellions, the failure at Kadesh-Barnea, and the slow journey to the plains of Moab. It is a sober portrait of human unbelief and God's patient faithfulness across a generation.
What are the major themes of Numbers?
Numbers explores themes including Wilderness, Faithfulness, Rebellion, Guidance, Provision. These themes shape the meaning and context of Numbers 26:55.
What translation should I read Numbers 26:55 in?
Numbers 26:55 is available on GodsGoodBook in the King James Version (KJV), American Standard Version (ASV), World English Bible (WEB), NET Bible, Young's Literal Translation, Darby Bible, Douay-Rheims Bible, and the Bible in Basic English. Each translation reflects different translation philosophies — use the translation picker on this page to compare them, or browse our full translations directory.
How can I memorize Numbers 26:55?
Numbers 26:55 reads (CPDV): “Yet only in so far as the land is divided by lot to a tribe and to families. ” Read it aloud, break it into short phrases, repeat each phrase three times before adding the next, then put the phrases together. Reading it in multiple translations (above) often helps the meaning settle.
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