Numbers 36:9
New International Version
No inheritance may pass from one tribe to another, for each Israelite tribe is to keep the land it inherits.”

New Living Translation
No grant of land may pass from one tribe to another; each tribe of Israel must keep its allotted portion of land.”

English Standard Version
So no inheritance shall be transferred from one tribe to another, for each of the tribes of the people of Israel shall hold on to its own inheritance.’”

Berean Standard Bible
No inheritance may be transferred from one tribe to another, for each tribe of Israel must retain its inheritance.”

King James Bible
Neither shall the inheritance remove from one tribe to another tribe; but every one of the tribes of the children of Israel shall keep himself to his own inheritance.

New King James Version
Thus no inheritance shall change hands from one tribe to another, but every tribe of the children of Israel shall keep its own inheritance.”

New American Standard Bible
So no inheritance will be transferred from one tribe to another tribe, for the tribes of the sons of Israel shall each retain possession of its own inheritance.”

NASB 1995
“Thus no inheritance shall be transferred from one tribe to another tribe, for the tribes of the sons of Israel shall each hold to his own inheritance.”

NASB 1977
“Thus no inheritance shall be transferred from one tribe to another tribe, for the tribes of the sons of Israel shall each hold to his own inheritance.”

Legacy Standard Bible
Thus no inheritance shall be transferred from one tribe to another tribe, for the tribes of the sons of Israel shall each hold to his own inheritance.”

Amplified Bible
So no inheritance shall be transferred from one tribe to another, but each of the tribes of the Israelites shall hold to its own inheritance.”

Christian Standard Bible
No inheritance is to transfer from one tribe to another, because each of the Israelite tribes is to retain its inheritance.”

Holman Christian Standard Bible
No inheritance is to transfer from one tribe to another, because each of the Israelite tribes is to retain its inheritance.”

American Standard Version
So shall no inheritance remove from one tribe to another tribe; for the tribes of the children of Israel shall cleave every one to his own inheritance.

English Revised Version
So shall no inheritance remove from one tribe to another tribe; for the tribes of the children of Israel shall cleave every one to his own inheritance.

GOD'S WORD® Translation
No land may pass from one tribe to another. Each Israelite tribe must keep the land it inherits."

Good News Translation
and the property will not pass from one tribe to another. Each tribe will continue to possess its own property."

International Standard Version
That way, their inheritance won't be turned over from one tribe to another, because the Israelis are each to maintain their ancestral inheritances."

Majority Standard Bible
No inheritance may be transferred from one tribe to another, for each tribe of Israel must retain its inheritance.?

NET Bible
No inheritance may pass from tribe to tribe. But every one of the tribes of the Israelites must retain its inheritance."

New Heart English Bible
So shall no inheritance remove from one tribe to another tribe; for the tribes of the children of Israel shall each keep his own inheritance."

Webster's Bible Translation
Neither shall the inheritance remove from one tribe to another tribe; but every one of the tribes of the children of Israel shall keep himself to his own inheritance.

World English Bible
So shall no inheritance move from one tribe to another tribe; for the tribes of the children of Israel shall each keep his own inheritance.’”
Literal Translations
Literal Standard Version
and the inheritance does not turn around from [one] tribe to another tribe; for each of the tribes of the sons of Israel cleaves to his inheritance.”

Young's Literal Translation
and the inheritance doth not turn round from one tribe to another tribe; for each to his inheritance do they cleave, the tribes of the sons of Israel.'

Smith's Literal Translation
And the inheritance shall not remove from a tribe to another tribe; for the tribes of the sons of Israel shall cleave each to his inheritance.
Catholic Translations
Douay-Rheims Bible
And that the tribes be not mingled one with another, but remain so

Catholic Public Domain Version
and so that the tribes may not be mingled together, but may remain such as they were separated by the Lord.”

New American Bible
Thus, no heritage will pass from one tribe to another, but all the Israelite tribes will retain their own ancestral heritage.”

New Revised Standard Version
No inheritance shall be transferred from one tribe to another; for each of the tribes of the Israelites shall retain its own inheritance.’”
Translations from Aramaic
Lamsa Bible
Neither shall the inheritance be transferred from one tribe to another; but every one of the tribes of the children of Israel shall cleave to his own inheritance.

Peshitta Holy Bible Translated
And an inheritance shall not go around from tribe to another tribe, but a man shall be joined by his inheritance to the tribes of the children Israel.”
OT Translations
JPS Tanakh 1917
So shall no inheritance remove from one tribe to another tribe; for the tribes of the children of Israel shall cleave each one to its own inheritance.'

Brenton Septuagint Translation
And the inheritance shall not go about from one tribe to another, but the children of Israel shall steadfastly continue each in his own inheritance.

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Context
Zelophehad's Daughters Marry
8Every daughter who possesses an inheritance from any Israelite tribe must marry within a clan of the tribe of her father, so that every Israelite will possess the inheritance of his fathers. 9No inheritance may be transferred from one tribe to another, for each tribe of Israel must retain its inheritance.” 10So the daughters of Zelophehad did as the LORD had commanded Moses.…

Cross References
Leviticus 25:23-24
The land must not be sold permanently, because it is Mine, and you are but foreigners and residents with Me. / Thus for every piece of property you possess, you must provide for the redemption of the land.

Joshua 17:3-6
But Zelophehad son of Hepher (the son of Gilead, the son of Machir, the son of Manasseh) had no sons but only daughters. These are the names of his daughters: Mahlah, Noah, Hoglah, Milcah, and Tirzah. / They approached Eleazar the priest, Joshua son of Nun, and the leaders, and said, “The LORD commanded Moses to give us an inheritance among our brothers.” So Joshua gave them an inheritance among their father’s brothers, in keeping with the command of the LORD. / Thus ten shares fell to Manasseh, in addition to the land of Gilead and Bashan beyond the Jordan, ...

Ezekiel 46:16-18
This is what the Lord GOD says: ‘If the prince gives a gift to any of his sons as an inheritance, it will belong to his descendants. It will become their property by inheritance. / But if he gives a gift from his inheritance to one of his servants, it will belong to that servant until the year of freedom; then it will revert to the prince. His inheritance belongs only to his sons; it shall be theirs. / The prince must not take any of the inheritance of the people by evicting them from their property. He is to provide an inheritance for his sons from his own property, so that none of My people will be displaced from his property.’”

1 Kings 21:3
But Naboth replied, “The LORD forbid that I should give you the inheritance of my fathers.”

Ruth 4:3-10
And he said to the kinsman-redeemer, “Naomi, who has returned from the land of Moab, is selling the piece of land that belonged to our brother Elimelech. / I thought I should inform you that you may buy it back in the presence of those seated here and in the presence of the elders of my people. If you want to redeem it, do so. But if you will not redeem it, tell me so I may know, because there is no one but you to redeem it, and I am next after you.” “I will redeem it,” he replied. / Then Boaz said, “On the day you buy the land from Naomi and also from Ruth the Moabitess, you must also acquire the widow of the deceased in order to raise up the name of the deceased on his inheritance.” ...

Deuteronomy 19:14
You must not move your neighbor’s boundary marker, which was set up by your ancestors to mark the inheritance you shall receive in the land that the LORD your God is giving you to possess.

1 Chronicles 23:22
Eleazar died without having any sons; he had only daughters. Their cousins, the sons of Kish, married them.

Galatians 3:28
There is neither Jew nor Greek, slave nor free, male nor female, for you are all one in Christ Jesus.

Ephesians 1:11
In Him we were also chosen as God’s own, having been predestined according to the plan of Him who works out everything by the counsel of His will,

Romans 8:17
And if we are children, then we are heirs: heirs of God and co-heirs with Christ—if indeed we suffer with Him, so that we may also be glorified with Him.

1 Peter 1:4
and into an inheritance that is imperishable, undefiled, and unfading, reserved in heaven for you,

Colossians 3:24
because you know that you will receive an inheritance from the Lord as your reward. It is the Lord Christ you are serving.

Hebrews 9:15
Therefore Christ is the mediator of a new covenant, so that those who are called may receive the promised eternal inheritance, now that He has died to redeem them from the transgressions committed under the first covenant.

Acts 20:32
And now I commit you to God and to the word of His grace, which can build you up and give you an inheritance among all who are sanctified.

Matthew 19:29
And everyone who has left houses or brothers or sisters or father or mother or wife or children or fields for the sake of My name will receive a hundredfold and will inherit eternal life.


Treasury of Scripture

Neither shall the inheritance remove from one tribe to another tribe; but every one of the tribes of the children of Israel shall keep himself to his own inheritance.

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1. The inheritance of daughters is remedied by marrying in their own tribes
7. Lest the inheritance should be removed from the tribe
10. The daughters of Zelophehad marry their father's brothers' sons














So no inheritance
The term "inheritance" in this context refers to the land allotted to each tribe of Israel. The Hebrew word used here is "נַחֲלָה" (nachalah), which signifies a possession or property passed down through generations. This concept of inheritance is deeply rooted in the covenantal promises God made to Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob, emphasizing the perpetual nature of God's promises to His people. The inheritance was not merely a physical possession but a symbol of God's faithfulness and the identity of the tribes within the nation of Israel.

may be transferred
The Hebrew root for "transferred" is "עָבַר" (avar), meaning to pass over or cross over. This prohibition against transferring inheritance underscores the importance of maintaining the distinctiveness and stability of each tribe. It reflects God's desire for order and continuity within the community, ensuring that each tribe retains its God-given portion. This principle can inspire believers today to value and preserve the spiritual heritage and gifts God has entrusted to them.

from one tribe to another
The tribes of Israel were more than just family groups; they were divinely ordained entities with specific roles and territories. The prohibition against transferring inheritance between tribes highlights the importance of respecting God's sovereign distribution of land and roles. Historically, this ensured that the tribal boundaries established by God remained intact, preventing disputes and maintaining harmony among the tribes. Spiritually, it reminds us of the unique calling and purpose God has for each individual and community within the body of Christ.

Each tribe of the Israelites
The phrase emphasizes the collective identity of the Israelites as God's chosen people, while also recognizing the individuality of each tribe. The tribes were united under the covenant with God, yet each had its distinct place and function within the nation. This duality of unity and diversity is a powerful reminder of the body of Christ, where believers are one in Christ yet have diverse gifts and callings. It encourages us to celebrate both our unity in faith and our unique contributions to God's kingdom.

shall keep its own inheritance
The command for each tribe to "keep its own inheritance" reinforces the idea of stewardship. The Hebrew word for "keep" is "שָׁמַר" (shamar), meaning to guard, protect, or preserve. This implies an active responsibility to maintain and cherish what God has provided. For the Israelites, it was a call to honor God's provision and to live in a way that reflects His faithfulness. For Christians today, it serves as a reminder to faithfully steward the spiritual and material blessings God has given us, ensuring that they are used for His glory and the advancement of His kingdom.

Parallel Commentaries ...


Hebrew
No
וְלֹֽא־ (wə·lō-)
Conjunctive waw | Adverb - Negative particle
Strong's 3808: Not, no

inheritance
נַחֲלָ֛ה (na·ḥă·lāh)
Noun - feminine singular
Strong's 5159: Something inherited, occupancy, an heirloom, an estate, patrimony, portion

may be transferred
תִסֹּ֧ב (ṯis·sōḇ)
Verb - Qal - Imperfect - third person feminine singular
Strong's 5437: To turn about, go around, surround

from one tribe
מִמַּטֶּ֖ה (mim·maṭ·ṭeh)
Preposition-m | Noun - masculine singular
Strong's 4294: A staff, rod, shaft, branch, a tribe

to another,
לְמַטֶּ֣ה (lə·maṭ·ṭeh)
Preposition-l | Noun - masculine singular
Strong's 4294: A staff, rod, shaft, branch, a tribe

because
כִּי־ (kî-)
Conjunction
Strong's 3588: A relative conjunction

each
אִישׁ֙ (’îš)
Noun - masculine singular
Strong's 376: A man as an individual, a male person

tribe
מַטּ֖וֹת (maṭ·ṭō·wṯ)
Noun - masculine plural construct
Strong's 4294: A staff, rod, shaft, branch, a tribe

of Israel
יִשְׂרָאֵֽל׃ (yiś·rā·’êl)
Noun - proper - masculine singular
Strong's 3478: Israel -- 'God strives', another name of Jacob and his desc

must retain
יִדְבְּק֕וּ (yiḏ·bə·qū)
Verb - Qal - Imperfect - third person masculine plural
Strong's 1692: To impinge, cling, adhere, to catch by pursuit

its inheritance.”
בְּנַ֣חֲלָת֔וֹ (bə·na·ḥă·lā·ṯōw)
Preposition-b | Noun - feminine singular construct | third person masculine singular
Strong's 5159: Something inherited, occupancy, an heirloom, an estate, patrimony, portion


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