And divide the prey into two parts; between them that took the war upon them, who went out to battle, and between all the congregation:
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Verse 27 is found in chapter 31 of Numbers. The war spoils are counted and distributed among the soldiers, the community, and the Levites. A specific contribution to God is also established from the portions received. The distribution prevents the spoils from being treated as exclusively private benefit and incorporates them into Israel’s system of communal and cultic responsibility.
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Compare Numbers 31:27 in different Bible versions and see how its wording varies between translations. These differences can help you better understand the meaning and context of the passage.
und gib die Hälfte denen, die ins Heer gezogen sind und die Schlacht getan haben, und die andere Hälfte der Gemeinde.
Y partirás por mitad la presa entre los que pelearon, los que salieron a la guerra, y toda la congregación.
Partage le butin entre les combattants qui sont allés à l'armée et toute l'assemblée.
e partisci la preda per la metà, fra la gente di guerra ch’è andata a questa guerra, e tutta la raunanza.
E divide a presa em duas metades, entre os que se armaram para a peleja, e saíram à guerra, e toda a congregação.
要把所擄掠的分成兩半:一半給那出去打仗的精兵,一半給全會眾。
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