40 And the persons were sixteen thousand; of which the Lord's tribute was thirty and two persons.
40 16,000 people, of whom the tribute for the Lord was 32.
40 The persons were 16,000, of which the Lord's tribute was 32 persons.
40 16,000 people, with a tax of 32 for God
40 The persons were sixteen thousand, of which the Lord's tribute was thirty-two persons.
40 and 16,000 virgin girls, of whom 32Â were the Lord 's share.
Matthew Henry's Commentary on Numbers 31:40
Commentary on Numbers 31:25-47
(Read Numbers 31:25-47)
Whatever we have, God justly claims a part. Out of the people's share God required one in fifty, but out of the soldiers' share only one in five hundred. The less opportunity we have of honouring God with personal services, the more should we give in money or value.