(For the men of war had taken spoil, every man for himself.)
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Verse 53 is found in chapter 31 of Numbers. The officers discover that none of the Israelite soldiers is missing and offer gold taken from the spoils as an offering to God. The gesture acknowledges that the army’s survival cannot simply be attributed to military ability. The offering functions as a memorial of gratitude and confirms that even the outcome of a military campaign must be acknowledged before God.
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Compare Numbers 31:53 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.
Denn die Kriegsleute hatten geraubt ein jeglicher für sich.
Los hombres del ejército habían pillado cada uno para sí.
Los hombres del ejército habían tomado botín, cada uno para sí.
Les hommes de l'armée gardèrent chacun le butin qu'ils avaient fait.
Ma la gente di guerra guardò per sè ciò che ciascuno avea predato.
(Pois cada um dos homens de guerra, tinha tomado presa para si).
打仗的人都把自己所掠奪的各自留下。
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