1 And the lot came out for the children of Joseph from the Jordan at Jericho, at the waters of Jericho on the east, even the wilderness, going up from Jericho through the hill-country to Beth-el;Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- And the lot H1486 (גּוֹרָל) — properly, a pebble, i.e. a lot (small stones being used for that purpose); figuratively, a portion or destiny (as if determined by lot)
- of the children H1121 (בֵּן) — 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,…
- of Joseph H3130 (יוֹסֵף) — Joseph, the name of seven Israelites
- fell H3318 (יָצָא) — to go (causatively, bring) out, in a great variety of applications, literally and figuratively, direct and proxim.
- from Jordan H3383 (יַרְדֵּן) — Jarden, the principal river of Palestine
- by Jericho H3405 (יְרִיחוֹ) — Jericho or Jerecho, a place in Palestine
- unto the water H4325 (מַיִם) — water; figuratively, juice; by euphemism, urine, semen
- of Jericho H3405 (יְרִיחוֹ) — Jericho or Jerecho, a place in Palestine
- on the east H4217 (מִזְרָח) — sunrise, i.e. the east
- to the wilderness H4057 (מִדְבָּר) — a pasture (i.e. open field, whither cattle are driven); by implication, a desert; also speech (including its organs)
- that goeth up H5927 (עָלָה) — to ascend, intransitively (be high) or actively (mount); used in a great variety of senses, primary and secondary, literal and figurative
- from Jericho H3405 (יְרִיחוֹ) — Jericho or Jerecho, a place in Palestine
- throughout mount H2022 (הַר) — a mountain or range of hills (sometimes used figuratively)
- Beth–el H1008 (בֵּית־אֵל) — Beth-El, a place in Palestine
2 and it went out from Beth-el to Luz, and passed along unto the border of the Archites to Ataroth;Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- And goeth out H3318 (יָצָא) — to go (causatively, bring) out, in a great variety of applications, literally and figuratively, direct and proxim.
- from Beth–el H1008 (בֵּית־אֵל) — Beth-El, a place in Palestine
- to Luz H3870 (לוּז) — Luz, the name of two places in Palestine
- and passeth along H5674 (עָבַר) — to cross over; used very widely of any transition (literal or figurative; transitive, intransitive, intensive, causative); specifically, to cover (in copulation…
- unto the borders H1366 (גְּבוּל) — properly, a cord (as twisted), i.e. (by implication) a boundary; by extension the territory inclosed
- of Archi H757 (אַרְכִּי) — an Arkite or native of Erek
- to Ataroth H5852 (עֲטָרוֹת) — Ataroth, the name (thus simply) of two places in Palestine
3 and it went down westward to the border of the Japhletites, unto the border of Beth-horon the nether, even unto Gezer; and the goings out thereof were at the sea.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- And goeth down H3381 (יָרַד) — to descend (literally, to go downwards; or conventionally to a lower region, as the shore, a boundary, the enemy, etc.; or figuratively, to fall); causatively,…
- westward H3220 (יָם) — a sea (as breaking in noisy surf) or large body of water; specifically (with the article), the Mediterranean Sea; sometimes a large river, or an artifical basin…
- to the coast H1366 (גְּבוּל) — properly, a cord (as twisted), i.e. (by implication) a boundary; by extension the territory inclosed
- of Japhleti H3311 (יַפְלֵטִי) — a Japhletite or descendant of Japhlet
- unto the coast H1366 (גְּבוּל) — properly, a cord (as twisted), i.e. (by implication) a boundary; by extension the territory inclosed
- of Beth–horon H1032 (בֵּית חוֹרוֹן) — Beth-Choron, the name of two adjoining places in Palestine
- the nether H8481 (תַּחְתּוֹן) — bottommost
- and to Gezer H1507 (גֶּזֶר) — Gezer, a place in Palestine
- and the goings out H8444 (תּוֹצָאָה) — (only in plural collective) exit, i.e. (geographical) boundary, or (figuratively) deliverance, (actively) source
- thereof are at the sea H3220 (יָם) — a sea (as breaking in noisy surf) or large body of water; specifically (with the article), the Mediterranean Sea; sometimes a large river, or an artifical basin…
4 And the children of Joseph, Manasseh and Ephraim, took their inheritance.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- So the children H1121 (בֵּן) — 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,…
- of Joseph H3130 (יוֹסֵף) — Joseph, the name of seven Israelites
- Manasseh H4519 (מְנַשֶּׁה) — Menashsheh, a grandson of Jacob, also the tribe descended from him, and its territory
- and Ephraim H669 (אֶפְרַיִם) — Ephrajim, a son of Joseph; also the tribe descended from him, and its territory
- took their inheritance H5157 (נָחַל) — to inherit (as a (figurative) mode of descent), or (generally) to occupy; causatively, to bequeath, or (generally) distribute, instate
5 And the border of the children of Ephraim according to their families was thus: the border of their inheritance eastward was Ataroth-addar, unto Beth-horon the upper;Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- And the border H1366 (גְּבוּל) — properly, a cord (as twisted), i.e. (by implication) a boundary; by extension the territory inclosed
- of the children H1121 (בֵּן) — 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,…
- of Ephraim H669 (אֶפְרַיִם) — Ephrajim, a son of Joseph; also the tribe descended from him, and its territory
- according to their families H4940 (מִשְׁפָּחָה) — a family, i.e. circle of relatives; figuratively, a class (of persons), a species (of animals) or sort (of things); by extension a tribe or people
- even the border H1366 (גְּבוּל) — properly, a cord (as twisted), i.e. (by implication) a boundary; by extension the territory inclosed
- of their inheritance H5159 (נַחֲלָה) — properly, something inherited, i.e. (abstractly) occupancy, or (concretely) an heirloom; generally an estate, patrimony or portion
- on the east side H4217 (מִזְרָח) — sunrise, i.e. the east
- was Ataroth–addar H5853 (עַטְרוֹת אַדָּר) — Atroth-Addar, a place in Palestine
- unto Beth–horon H1032 (בֵּית חוֹרוֹן) — Beth-Choron, the name of two adjoining places in Palestine
- the upper H5945 (עֶלְיוֹן) — an elevation, i.e. (adj.) lofty (compar.); as title, the Supreme
6 and the border went out westward at Michmethath on the north; and the border turned about eastward unto Taanath-shiloh, and passed along it on the east of Janoah;Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- And the border H1366 (גְּבוּל) — properly, a cord (as twisted), i.e. (by implication) a boundary; by extension the territory inclosed
- went out H3318 (יָצָא) — to go (causatively, bring) out, in a great variety of applications, literally and figuratively, direct and proxim.
- toward the sea H3220 (יָם) — a sea (as breaking in noisy surf) or large body of water; specifically (with the article), the Mediterranean Sea; sometimes a large river, or an artifical basin…
- to Michmethah H4366 (מִכְמְתָת) — Mikmethath, a place in Palestine
- on the north side H6828 (צָפוֹן) — properly, hidden, i.e. dark; used only of the north as a quarter (gloomy and unknown)
- went about H5437 (סָבַב) — to revolve, surround, or border; used in various applications, literally and figuratively
- eastward H4217 (מִזְרָח) — sunrise, i.e. the east
- unto Taanath–shiloh H8387 (תַּאֲנַת שִׁלֹה) — Taanath-Shiloh, a place in Palestine
- and passed H5674 (עָבַר) — to cross over; used very widely of any transition (literal or figurative; transitive, intransitive, intensive, causative); specifically, to cover (in copulation…
- by it on the east H4217 (מִזְרָח) — sunrise, i.e. the east
- to Janohah H3239 (יָנוֹחַ) — Janoach, a place in Palestine
7 and it went down from Janoah to Ataroth, and to Naarah, and reached unto Jericho, and went out at the Jordan.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- And it went down H3381 (יָרַד) — to descend (literally, to go downwards; or conventionally to a lower region, as the shore, a boundary, the enemy, etc.; or figuratively, to fall); causatively,…
- from Janohah H3239 (יָנוֹחַ) — Janoach, a place in Palestine
- to Ataroth H5852 (עֲטָרוֹת) — Ataroth, the name (thus simply) of two places in Palestine
- and to Naarath H5292 (נַעֲרָה) — Naarah, the name of an Israelitess, and of a place in Palestine
- and came H6293 (פָּגַע) — to impinge, by accident or violence, or (figuratively) by importunity
- to Jericho H3405 (יְרִיחוֹ) — Jericho or Jerecho, a place in Palestine
- and went out H3318 (יָצָא) — to go (causatively, bring) out, in a great variety of applications, literally and figuratively, direct and proxim.
- at Jordan H3383 (יַרְדֵּן) — Jarden, the principal river of Palestine
8 From Tappuah the border went along westward to the brook of Kanah; and the goings out thereof were at the sea. This is the inheritance of the tribe of the children of Ephraim according to their families;Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- The border H1366 (גְּבוּל) — properly, a cord (as twisted), i.e. (by implication) a boundary; by extension the territory inclosed
- went out H3212 (יָלַךְ) — to walk (literally or figuratively); causatively, to carry (in various senses)
- from Tappuah H8599 (תַּפּוּחַ) — Tappuach, the name of two places in Palestine, also of an Israelite
- westward H3220 (יָם) — a sea (as breaking in noisy surf) or large body of water; specifically (with the article), the Mediterranean Sea; sometimes a large river, or an artifical basin…
- unto the river H5158 (נַחַל) — a stream, especially a winter torrent; (by implication) a (narrow) valley (in which a brook runs); also a shaft (of a mine)
- Kanah H7071 (קָנָה) — Kanah, the name of a stream and of a place in Palestine
- and the goings out H8444 (תּוֹצָאָה) — (only in plural collective) exit, i.e. (geographical) boundary, or (figuratively) deliverance, (actively) source
- thereof were at the sea H3220 (יָם) — a sea (as breaking in noisy surf) or large body of water; specifically (with the article), the Mediterranean Sea; sometimes a large river, or an artifical basin…
- the inheritance H5159 (נַחֲלָה) — properly, something inherited, i.e. (abstractly) occupancy, or (concretely) an heirloom; generally an estate, patrimony or portion
- of the tribe H4294 (מַטֶּה) — a branch (as extending); figuratively, a tribe; also a rod, whether for chastising (figuratively, correction), ruling (a sceptre), throwing (a lance), or walkin…
- of the children H1121 (בֵּן) — 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,…
- of Ephraim H669 (אֶפְרַיִם) — Ephrajim, a son of Joseph; also the tribe descended from him, and its territory
- by their families H4940 (מִשְׁפָּחָה) — a family, i.e. circle of relatives; figuratively, a class (of persons), a species (of animals) or sort (of things); by extension a tribe or people
9 together with the cities which were set apart for the children of Ephraim in the midst of the inheritance of the children of Manasseh, all the cities with their villages.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- And the separate H3995 (מִבְדָּלָה) — a separation, i.e. (concretely) a separate place
- cities H5892 (עִיר) — a city (a place guarded by waking or a watch) in the widest sense (even of a mere encampment or post)
- for the children H1121 (בֵּן) — 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,…
- of Ephraim H669 (אֶפְרַיִם) — Ephrajim, a son of Joseph; also the tribe descended from him, and its territory
- among H8432 (תָּוֶךְ) — a bisection, i.e. (by implication) the centre
- the inheritance H5159 (נַחֲלָה) — properly, something inherited, i.e. (abstractly) occupancy, or (concretely) an heirloom; generally an estate, patrimony or portion
- of the children H1121 (בֵּן) — 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,…
- of Manasseh H4519 (מְנַשֶּׁה) — Menashsheh, a grandson of Jacob, also the tribe descended from him, and its territory
- all the cities H5892 (עִיר) — a city (a place guarded by waking or a watch) in the widest sense (even of a mere encampment or post)
- with their villages H2691 (חָצֵר) — a yard (as inclosed by a fence); also a hamlet (as similarly surrounded with walls)
10 And they drove not out the Canaanites that dwelt in Gezer: but the Canaanites dwell in the midst of Ephraim unto this day, and are become servants to do taskwork.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- And they drave not out H3423 (יָרַשׁ) — to occupy (by driving out previous tenants, and possessing in their place); by implication, to seize, to rob, to inherit; also to expel, to impoverish, to ruin
- the Canaanites H3669 (כְּנַעַנִי) — a Kenaanite or inhabitant of Kenaan; by implication, a pedlar (the Canaanites standing for their neighbors the Ishmaelites, who conducted mercantile caravans)
- that dwelt H3427 (יָשַׁב) — properly, to sit down (specifically as judge. in ambush, in quiet); by implication, to dwell, to remain; causatively, to settle, to marry
- in Gezer H1507 (גֶּזֶר) — Gezer, a place in Palestine
- but the Canaanites H3669 (כְּנַעַנִי) — a Kenaanite or inhabitant of Kenaan; by implication, a pedlar (the Canaanites standing for their neighbors the Ishmaelites, who conducted mercantile caravans)
- dwell H3427 (יָשַׁב) — properly, to sit down (specifically as judge. in ambush, in quiet); by implication, to dwell, to remain; causatively, to settle, to marry
- among H7130 (קֶרֶב) — properly, the nearest part, i.e. the center, whether literal, figurative or adverbial (especially with preposition)
- the Ephraimites H669 (אֶפְרַיִם) — Ephrajim, a son of Joseph; also the tribe descended from him, and its territory
- unto this day H3117 (יוֹם) — a day (as the warm hours), whether literal (from sunrise to sunset, or from one sunset to the next), or figurative (a space of time defined by an associated ter…
- and serve H5647 (עָבַד) — to work (in any sense); by implication, to serve, till, (causatively) enslave, etc.
- under tribute H4522 (מַס) — properly, a burden (as causing to faint), i.e. a tax in the form of forced labor