Hebrew Interlinear

Numbers 26:55 Interlinear

Word-by-word Hebrew interlinear analysis of Numbers 26:55, showing the original Hebrew text with Strong's numbers, transliteration, and English translation for each word.

by lot shall be divided Notwithstanding the land according to the names of the tribes of their fathers they shall inherit

Word-by-Word Analysis

#OriginalStrong'sEnglishDefinition
1אַךְH389a particle of affirmation, surely; hence (by limitation) only
2בְּגוֹרָ֕לH1486by lotproperly, a pebble, i.e., a lot (small stones being used for that purpose); figuratively, a portion or destiny (as if determined by lot)
3יֵֽחָלֵ֖קH2505shall be dividedto be smooth (figuratively)
4אֶתH853properly, self (but generally used to point out more definitely the object of a verb or preposition, even or namely)
5הָאָ֑רֶץH776Notwithstanding the landthe earth (at large, or partitively a land)
6לִשְׁמ֥וֹתH8034according to the namesan appellation, as a mark or memorial of individuality; by implication honor, authority, character
7מַטּוֹתH4294of the tribesa branch (as extending); figuratively, a tribe; also a rod, whether for chastising (figuratively, correction), ruling (a sceptre), throwing (a lance),
8אֲבֹתָ֖םH1of their fathersfather, in a literal and immediate, or figurative and remote application
9יִנְחָֽלוּ׃H5157they shall inheritto inherit (as a (figurative) mode of descent), or (generally) to occupy; causatively, to bequeath, or (generally) distribute, instate

Verse Context

Numbers 26:54To many thou shalt give the more inheritance and to few thou shalt give the less inheritance...
Numbers 26:55 (current) by lot shall be divided Notwithstanding the land according to the names of the tribes of their fathers they shall inherit
Numbers 26:56 According to the lot thereof be divided shall the possession ...

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