Numbers 32:27 kjv — But thy servants will pass over, every man armed for war, before the Lord to battle, as my lord saith.

King James Version

"But thy servants will pass over, every man armed for war, before the Lord to battle, as my lord saith."

— Numbers 32:27, King James Version

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Numbers 32 — Context

24

Build you cities for your little ones, and folds for your sheep; and do that which hath proceeded out of your mouth.

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And the children of Gad and the children of Reuben spake unto Moses, saying, Thy servants will do as my lord commandeth.

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Our little ones, our wives, our flocks, and all our cattle, shall be there in the cities of Gilead:

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But thy servants will pass over, every man armed for war, before the Lord to battle, as my lord saith.

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So concerning them Moses commanded Eleazar the priest, and Joshua the son of Nun, and the chief fathers of the tribes of the children of Israel:

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And Moses said unto them, If the children of Gad and the children of Reuben will pass with you over Jordan, every man armed to battle, before the Lord, and the land shall be subdued before you; then ye shall give them the land of Gilead for a possession:

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But if they will not pass over with you armed, they shall have possessions among you in the land of Canaan.

Numbers 32:27 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Numbers 32:27 say?
Numbers 32:27 in the King James Version reads: “But thy servants will pass over, every man armed for war, before the Lord to battle, as my lord saith.”
Where is Numbers 32:27 in the Bible?
Numbers 32:27 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Numbers, chapter 32, verse 27.
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 32:27.
What translation should I read Numbers 32:27 in?
Numbers 32:27 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 32:27?
Numbers 32:27 reads (KJV): “But thy servants will pass over, every man armed for war, before the Lord to battle, as my lord saith.” 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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