Hebrew Interlinear

Numbers 26:55 Interlinear

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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