Numbers 31:2

Old Testament • 7 words with Strong's data

"Avenge the children of Israel of the Midianites: afterward shalt thou be gathered unto thy people."

Word-by-Word Analysis

נָקַם

nâqam

H5358

to grudge, i.e. avenge or punish

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the

בֵּן

bên

H1121

a son (as a builder of the family name), in the widest sense (of literal and figurative relationship, including grandson, subject, nation, quality or ...

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of

יִשְׂרָאֵל

Yisrâʼêl

H3478

Jisrael, a symbolical name of Jacob; also (typically) of his posterity

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of the

מִדְיָן

Midyân

H4080

Midjan, a son of Abraham; also his country and (collectively) his descendants

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אַחַר

ʼachar

H310

properly, the hind part; generally used as an adverb or conjunction, after (in various senses)

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shalt thou be

אָסַף

ʼâçaph

H622

to gather for any purpose; hence, to receive, take away, i.e. remove (destroy, leave behind, put up, restore, etc.)

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unto thy

עַם

ʻam

H5971

a people (as a congregated unit); specifically, a tribe (as those of Israel); hence (collectively) troops or attendants; figuratively, a flock

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Key Terms in This Verse

Avenge H5358

נָקַם nâqam

to grudge, i.e. avenge or punish

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Midianites H4080

מִדְיָן Midyân

Midjan, a son of Abraham; also his country and (collectively) his descendants

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afterward H310

אַחַר ʼachar

properly, the hind part; generally used as an adverb or conjunction, after (in various senses)

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gathered H622

אָסַף ʼâçaph

to gather for any purpose; hence, to receive, take away, i.e. remove (destroy, leave behind, put up, restore, etc.)

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children H1121

בֵּן bên

a son (as a builder of the family name), in the widest sense (of literal and figurative relationship, including grandson, subject, nation, quality or condition, etc., (like father or brother), etc.)

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people H5971

עַם ʻam

a people (as a congregated unit); specifically, a tribe (as those of Israel); hence (collectively) troops or attendants; figuratively, a flock

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Israel H3478

יִשְׂרָאֵל Yisrâʼêl

Jisrael, a symbolical name of Jacob; also (typically) of his posterity

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Cross References

Numbers 27:13 cross-reference

And when thou hast seen it, thou also shalt be gathered unto thy people, as Aaron thy brother was gathered.

Judges 2:10 cross-reference

And also all that generation were gathered unto their fathers: and there arose another generation after them, which knew not the LORD, nor yet the works which he had done for Israel.

Revelation 6:10 cross-reference

And they cried with a loud voice, saying, How long, O Lord, holy and true, dost thou not judge and avenge our blood on them that dwell on the earth?

Revelation 19:2 cross-reference

For true and righteous are his judgments: for he hath judged the great whore, which did corrupt the earth with her fornication, and hath avenged the blood of his servants at her hand.

Numbers 31:3 cross-reference

And Moses spake unto the people, saying, Arm some of yourselves unto the war, and let them go against the Midianites, and avenge the LORD of Midian.

Numbers 20:24 cross-reference

Aaron shall be gathered unto his people: for he shall not enter into the land which I have given unto the children of Israel, because ye rebelled against my word at the water of Meribah.

Hebrews 10:30 cross-reference

For we know him that hath said, Vengeance belongeth unto me, I will recompense, saith the Lord. And again, The Lord shall judge his people.

Acts 13:36 cross-reference

For David, after he had served his own generation by the will of God, fell on sleep, and was laid unto his fathers, and saw corruption:

Nahum 1:2 cross-reference

God is jealous, and the LORD revengeth; the LORD revengeth, and is furious; the LORD will take vengeance on his adversaries, and he reserveth wrath for his enemies.

Genesis 15:15 cross-reference

And thou shalt go to thy fathers in peace; thou shalt be buried in a good old age.

Numbers 25:6 cross-reference

And, behold, one of the children of Israel came and brought unto his brethren a Midianitish woman in the sight of Moses, and in the sight of all the congregation of the children of Israel, who were we...

Genesis 25:8 cross-reference

Then Abraham gave up the ghost, and died in a good old age, an old man, and full of years; and was gathered to his people.

Isaiah 1:24 cross-reference

Therefore saith the LORD, the LORD of hosts, the mighty One of Israel, Ah, I will ease me of mine adversaries, and avenge me of mine enemies:

Judges 16:24 cross-reference

And when the people saw him, they praised their god: for they said, Our god hath delivered into our hands our enemy, and the destroyer of our country, which slew many of us.

Luke 21:22 cross-reference

For these be the days of vengeance, that all things which are written may be fulfilled.

1 Thessalonians 4:6 cross-reference

That no man go beyond and defraud his brother in any matter: because that the Lord is the avenger of all such, as we also have forewarned you and testified.

Exodus 2:16 cross-reference

Now the priest of Midian had seven daughters: and they came and drew water, and filled the troughs to water their father’s flock.

Romans 12:19 cross-reference

Dearly beloved, avenge not yourselves, but rather give place unto wrath: for it is written, Vengeance is mine; I will repay, saith the Lord.

Romans 13:4 cross-reference

For he is the minister of God to thee for good. But if thou do that which is evil, be afraid; for he beareth not the sword in vain: for he is the minister of God, a revenger to execute wrath upon him ...

Numbers 20:26 cross-reference

And strip Aaron of his garments, and put them upon Eleazar his son: and Aaron shall be gathered unto his people, and shall die there.

Genesis 25:17 cross-reference

And these are the years of the life of Ishmael, an hundred and thirty and seven years: and he gave up the ghost and died; and was gathered unto his people.

Deuteronomy 32:35 cross-reference

To me belongeth vengeance, and recompence; their foot shall slide in due time: for the day of their calamity is at hand, and the things that shall come upon them make haste.

Revelation 18:20 cross-reference

Rejoice over her, thou heaven, and ye holy apostles and prophets; for God hath avenged you on her.

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