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Números, 2

1. kai elalhsen kurioV proV mwushn kai aarwn legwn

1. locutusque est Dominus ad Mosen et Aaron dicens

2. anqrwpoV ecomenoV autou kata tagma kata shmeaV kat' oikouV patriwn autwn parembaletwsan oi uioi israhl enantioi kuklw thV skhnhV tou marturiou parembalousin oi uioi israhl

2. singuli per turmas signa atque vexilla et domos cognationum suarum castrametabuntur filiorum Israël per gyrum tabernaculi fœderis

3. kai oi paremballonteV prwtoi kat' anatolaV tagma parembolhV iouda sun dunamei autwn kai o arcwn twn uiwn iouda naasswn uioV aminadab

3. ad orientem Judas figet tentoria per turmas exercitus sui eritque princeps filiorum ejus Naasson filius Aminadab

4. dunamiV autou oi epeskemmenoi tessareV kai ebdomhkonta ciliadeV kai exakosioi

4. et omnis de stirpe ejus summa pugnantium septuaginta quattuor milia sescentorum

5. kai oi paremballonteV ecomenoi fulhV issacar kai o arcwn twn uiwn issacar naqanahl uioV swgar

5. juxta eum castrametati sunt de tribu Isachar quorum princeps fuit Nathanaël filius Suar

6. dunamiV autou oi epeskemmenoi tessareV kai penthkonta ciliadeV kai tetrakosioi

6. et omnis numerus pugnatorum ejus quinquaginta quattuor milia quadringenti

7. kai oi paremballonteV ecomenoi fulhV zaboulwn kai o arcwn twn uiwn zaboulwn eliab uioV cailwn

7. in tribu Zabulon princeps fuit Heliab filius Helon

8. dunamiV autou oi epeskemmenoi epta kai penthkonta ciliadeV kai tetrakosioi

8. omnis de stirpe ejus exercitus pugnatorum quinquaginta septem milia quadringenti

9. panteV oi epeskemmenoi ek thV parembolhV iouda ekaton ogdohkonta ciliadeV kai exakiscilioi kai tetrakosioi sun dunamei autwn prwtoi exarousin

9. universi qui in castris Judæ adnumerati sunt fuerunt centum octoginta sex milia quadringenti et per turmas suas primi egredientur

10. tagma parembolhV roubhn proV liba sun dunamei autwn kai o arcwn twn uiwn roubhn elisour uioV sediour

10. in castris filiorum Ruben ad meridianam plagam erit princeps Elisur filius Sedeur

11. dunamiV autou oi epeskemmenoi ex kai tessarakonta ciliadeV kai pentakosioi

11. et cunctus exercitus pugnatorum ejus qui numerati sunt quadraginta sex milia quingenti

12. kai oi paremballonteV ecomenoi autou fulhV sumewn kai o arcwn twn uiwn sumewn salamihl uioV sourisadai

12. juxta eum castrametati sunt de tribu Symeon quorum princeps fuit Salamihel filius Surisaddai

13. dunamiV autou oi epeskemmenoi ennea kai penthkonta ciliadeV kai triakosioi

13. et cunctus exercitus pugnatorum ejus qui numerati sunt quinquaginta novem milia trecenti

14. kai oi paremballonteV ecomenoi autou fulhV gad kai o arcwn twn uiwn gad elisaf uioV ragouhl

14. in tribu Gad princeps fuit Heliasaph filius Duhel

15. dunamiV autou oi epeskemmenoi pente kai tessarakonta ciliadeV kai exakosioi kai penthkonta

15. et cunctus exercitus pugnatorum ejus qui numerati sunt quadraginta quinque milia sescenti quinquaginta

16. panteV oi epeskemmenoi thV parembolhV roubhn ekaton penthkonta mia ciliadeV kai tetrakosioi kai penthkonta sun dunamei autwn deuteroi exarousin

16. omnes qui recensiti sunt in castris Ruben centum quinquaginta milia et mille quadringenti quinquaginta per turmas suas in secundo loco proficiscentur

17. kai arqhsetai h skhnh tou marturiou kai h parembolh twn leuitwn meson twn parembolwn wV kai paremballousin outwV kai exarousin ekastoV ecomenoV kaq' hgemonian

17. levabitur autem tabernaculum testimonii per officia Levitarum et turmas eorum quomodo erigetur ita et deponetur singuli per loca et ordines suos proficiscentur

18. tagma parembolhV efraim para qalassan sun dunamei autwn kai o arcwn twn uiwn efraim elisama uioV emioud

18. ad occidentalem plagam erunt castra filiorum Ephraim quorum princeps fuit Helisama filius Ammiud

19. dunamiV autou oi epeskemmenoi tessarakonta ciliadeV kai pentakosioi

19. cunctus exercitus pugnatorum ejus qui numerati sunt quadraginta milia quingenti

20. kai oi paremballonteV ecomenoi fulhV manassh kai o arcwn twn uiwn manassh gamalihl uioV fadassour

20. et cum eis tribus filiorum Manasse quorum princeps fuit Gamalihel filius Phadassur

21. dunamiV autou oi epeskemmenoi duo kai triakonta ciliadeV kai diakosioi

21. cunctus exercitus pugnatorum ejus qui numerati sunt triginta duo milia ducenti

22. kai oi paremballonteV ecomenoi fulhV beniamin kai o arcwn twn uiwn beniamin abidan uioV gadewni

22. in tribu filiorum Beniamin princeps fuit Abidan filius Gedeonis

23. dunamiV autou oi epeskemmenoi pente kai triakonta ciliadeV kai tetrakosioi

23. et cunctus exercitus pugnatorum ejus qui recensiti sunt triginta quinque milia quadringenti

24. panteV oi epeskemmenoi thV parembolhV efraim ekaton ciliadeV kai oktakiscilioi kai ekaton sun dunamei autwn tritoi exarousin

24. omnes qui numerati sunt in castris Ephraim centum octo milia centum per turmas suas tertii proficiscentur

25. tagma parembolhV dan proV borran sun dunamei autwn kai o arcwn twn uiwn dan aciezer uioV amisadai

25. ad aquilonis partem castrametati sunt filii Dan quorum princeps fuit Ahiezer filius Amisaddai

26. dunamiV autou oi epeskemmenoi duo kai exhkonta ciliadeV kai eptakosioi

26. cunctus exercitus pugnatorum ejus qui numerati sunt sexaginta duo milia septingenti

27. kai oi paremballonteV ecomenoi autou fulhV ashr kai o arcwn twn uiwn ashr fagaihl uioV ecran

27. juxta eum fixere tentoria de tribu Aser quorum princeps fuit Phegihel filius Ochran

28. dunamiV autou oi epeskemmenoi mia kai tessarakonta ciliadeV kai pentakosioi

28. cunctus exercitus pugnatorum ejus qui numerati sunt quadraginta milia et mille quingenti

29. kai oi paremballonteV ecomenoi fulhV nefqali kai o arcwn twn uiwn nefqali acire uioV ainan

29. de tribu filiorum Nepthalim princeps fuit Ahira filius Henan

30. dunamiV autou oi epeskemmenoi treiV kai penthkonta ciliadeV kai tetrakosioi

30. cunctus exercitus pugnatorum ejus quinquaginta tria milia quadringenti

31. panteV oi epeskemmenoi thV parembolhV dan ekaton kai penthkonta epta ciliadeV kai exakosioi escatoi exarousin kata tagma autwn

31. omnes qui numerati sunt in castris Dan fuerunt centum quinquaginta septem milia sescenti et novissimi proficiscentur

32. auth h episkeyiV twn uiwn israhl kat' oikouV patriwn autwn pasa h episkeyiV twn parembolwn sun taiV dunamesin autwn exakosiai ciliadeV kai triscilioi pentakosioi penthkonta

32. hic numerus filiorum Israël per domos cognationum suarum et turmas divisi exercitus sescenta tria milia quingenti quinquaginta

33. oi de leuitai ou sunepeskephsan en autoiV kaqa eneteilato kurioV tw mwush

33. Levitæ autem non sunt numerati inter filios Israël sic enim præcepit Dominus Mosi

34. kai epoihsan oi uioi israhl panta osa sunetaxen kurioV tw mwush outwV parenebalon kata tagma autwn kai outwV exhron ekastoV ecomenoi kata dhmouV autwn kat' oikouV patriwn autwn

34. feceruntque filii Israël juxta omnia quæ mandaverat Dominus castrametati sunt per turmas suas et profecti per familias ac domos patrum suorum



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Footnotes:

2:1-2 - God commands the people of Israel to camp around the Tabernacle, each tribe in its designated place. This organized encampment symbolizes God's centrality in the people's lives and the Tabernacle's role as a place of encounter with the divine (see also Exodus 25:8-9 and John 1:14).

2:3-9 - The tribes of Judah, Issachar, and Zebulun are arranged in the east, with Judah leading. This reflects the prominent role of Judah, from which the Messiah would come, and highlights the blessing of leadership given to this tribe (see also Genesis 49:10 and Matthew 1:2-3).

2:10-16 - The tribes of Reuben, Simeon, and Gad camped to the south. Each group had its place and function, highlighting the order and organization God establishes for His people (see also 1 Corinthians 14:40 and Ephesians 4:11-13).

2:17-24 - The Levites camp around the Tabernacle, in the center of the camp, highlighting their responsibility to protect and care for the sacred things. This reflects the importance of holiness and service to God (see also Numbers 3:5-9 and Deuteronomy 10:8).

2:25-34 - The tribes of Dan, Asher, and Naphtali camped to the north. The arrangement of the tribes around the Tabernacle reflects the unity of God’s people and the importance of obedience to His instructions (see also Psalm 133:1-3 and Ephesians 4:3).

Verses related to Números, 2:

Numbers chapter 2 describes the layout of the Israelite camp. How does God organize His people? This strategic text details the precise positioning of the twelve tribes around the Tabernacle, reflecting divine order and spiritual hierarchy. The chapter reveals the centrality of the worship of God in the life of Israel and the importance of unity in diversity. Numbers 2 also foreshadows aspects of future temple worship. Consider with us five biblical passages that correlate with the themes of order and worship in this significant chapter.

Revelation 21:12-13: "It had a great and high wall with twelve gates, and at the gates there were twelve angels. On the doors were written the names of the twelve tribes of Israel. There were three gates to the east, three to the north, three to the south and three to the west." - This description of the New Jerusalem reflects the organization of the camp of Israel in Numbers 2, with the tribes arranged around the tabernacle.

Ezekiel 48:30-35: "These will be the exits of the city: Starting from the north side, which is 4,500 cubits long, the three gates to the north will be the gate of Reuben, the gate of Judah and the gate of Levi..." - The arrangement of the tribes in Ezekiel's vision echoes the organization described in Numbers 2.

1 Corinthians 14:40: "But everything must be done decently and in order." - This principle reflects the meticulous organization of the Israelite camp described in Numbers 2.

Psalms 20:5: "We will greet your victory with shouts of joy and raise our flags in the name of our God. May the Lord grant all your requests!" - The mention of flags recalls the tribal banners mentioned in Numbers 2.

Songs 6:4: "You are beautiful as the city of Tirzah, my beloved, beautiful as Jerusalem, majestic as armies with banners." - The comparison to armies with banners evokes the image of Israel's organized camp in Numbers 2.

FAQ:

How was the camp of Israel organized in Numbers 2?

The camp of Israel was organized around the Tabernacle, with three tribes camping on each of the four sides: east, west, north, and south. (Numbers 2:1-34)

Which tribe led the camp on the eastern side?

The tribe of Judah led the camp on the eastern side, followed by Issachar and Zebulun, forming the largest group of tribes. (Numbers 2:3-9)

Why was the Tabernacle the center of the camp in Numbers 2?

The Tabernacle was at the center to symbolize God's presence among His people, highlighting the importance of worship and obedience to God. (Numbers 2:17)

How many main groups were formed in the camp of Israel?

The camp was divided into four main groups, each led by a specific tribe, with the Tabernacle at the center. (Numbers 2:1-34)

What does the organization of the camp in Numbers 2 teach us about the importance of order?

Numbers 2 emphasizes the importance of order and structure in community life, with each tribe playing a specific role in protecting and worshiping God. (Numbers 2:1-34)


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