Numbers 36:7 cpdv — lest the possession of the sons of Israel become commingled, from tribe to tribe. For all men shall take wives from the…

Catholic Public Domain Version

"lest the possession of the sons of Israel become commingled, from tribe to tribe. For all men shall take wives from their own tribe and kinship; "

— Numbers 36:7, Catholic Public Domain Version

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Numbers 36 — Context

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And so it may be that, when the Jubilee of remission, that is, the fiftieth year, has arrived, the distribution by lots shall be confounded, and the possession of the one shall be transferred to others.”

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Moses answered the sons of Israel, and, at the instruction of the Lord, he said: “The tribe of the sons of Joseph has spoken correctly.

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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,

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lest the possession of the sons of Israel become commingled, from tribe to tribe. For all men shall take wives from their own tribe and kinship;

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and all women shall take husbands from their same tribe, so that the inheritance may remain within the families,

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and so that the tribes may not be mingled together, but may remain such as they were separated by the Lord.”

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And the daughters of Zelophehad acted according to what was ordered.

Numbers 36:7 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Numbers 36:7 say?
Numbers 36:7 in the Catholic Public Domain Version reads: “lest the possession of the sons of Israel become commingled, from tribe to tribe. For all men shall take wives from their own tribe and kinship; ”
Where is Numbers 36:7 in the Bible?
Numbers 36:7 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Numbers, chapter 36, verse 7.
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 36:7.
What translation should I read Numbers 36:7 in?
Numbers 36:7 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 36:7?
Numbers 36:7 reads (CPDV): “lest the possession of the sons of Israel become commingled, from tribe to tribe. For all men shall take wives from their own tribe and kinship; ” 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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