Numbers 32:32 web — We will pass over armed before Yahweh into the land of Canaan, and the possession of our inheritance [shall remain] wit…

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"We will pass over armed before Yahweh into the land of Canaan, and the possession of our inheritance [shall remain] with us beyond the Jordan.""

— Numbers 32:32, World English Bible

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Numbers 32 — Context

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Moses said to them, "If the children of Gad and the children of Reuben will pass with you over the Jordan, every man who is armed to battle, before Yahweh, and the land shall be subdued before you; then you 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."

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The children of Gad and the children of Reuben answered, saying, "As Yahweh has said to your servants, so will we do.

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We will pass over armed before Yahweh into the land of Canaan, and the possession of our inheritance [shall remain] with us beyond the Jordan."

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Moses gave to them, even to the children of Gad, and to the children of Reuben, and to the half-tribe of Manasseh the son of Joseph, the kingdom of Sihon king of the Amorites, and the kingdom of Og king of Bashan, the land, according to the cities of it with [their] borders, even the cities of the surrounding land.

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The children of Gad built Dibon, and Ataroth, and Aroer,

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and Atrothshophan, and Jazer, and Jogbehah,

Numbers 32:32 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Numbers 32:32 say?
Numbers 32:32 in the World English Bible reads: “We will pass over armed before Yahweh into the land of Canaan, and the possession of our inheritance [shall remain] with us beyond the Jordan."”
Where is Numbers 32:32 in the Bible?
Numbers 32:32 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Numbers, chapter 32, verse 32.
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 32:32.
What translation should I read Numbers 32:32 in?
Numbers 32:32 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 32:32?
Numbers 32:32 reads (WEB): “We will pass over armed before Yahweh into the land of Canaan, and the possession of our inheritance [shall remain] with us beyond the Jordan."” 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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