Numbers 31:18

But all the women children, that have not known a man by lying with him, keep alive for yourselves.

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Other Translations for Numbers 31:18

BSB

but spare for yourselves every girl who has never had relations with a man.

AKJV

But all the women children, that have not known a man by lying with him, keep alive for yourselves.

CPDV

But the young girls, and all female virgins, reserve for yourselves.

ERV

But all the women children, that have not known man by lying with him, keep alive for yourselves.

NHEB

But all the girls, who have not known man by lying with him, keep alive for yourselves.

SMT

And all the little ones among the women who knew not the bed of a male, preserve ye alive for yourselves.

Word Study (Strong’s) for Numbers 31:18

ButallthewomenH802Noun Feminine childrenH2945Noun MasculinethathavenotknownH3045VerbamanH2145bylyingH4904Noun MasculinewithhimkeepaliveH2421Verbforyourselves

Commentary for Numbers 31:18

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Barnes’ Notes Classic commentary from Albert Barnes Matthew Henry Commentary Classic commentary from Matthew Henry

Overview of Numbers 31:18

Summary

Preserve young women as spoils of battle

Place

Wilderness

Event

Instructions for captive retention

Estimated Time Period

c. 1400 BC