Bullinger Companion Bible Notes - Numbers 2:2 - 2:2

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Bullinger Companion Bible Notes - Numbers 2:2 - 2:2


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man. Hebrew. 'ish. See App-14.



children = sons. See note on Num_1:2.



pitch = encamp.



standard. Hebrew. degel.



ensign. Each standard is said to have had as its "sign" one of the twelve constellations (see note on Gen_1:16, and App-12. Hebrew. 'oth) depicted on it. One standard, with its sign on it for each tribe. Hence called "ensign". See notes on the tribes below, from the Targum of Jonathan.



far off = over against. Same as Psa_38:12, yet so as to be in view. Compare 2Ki_2:7. Deu_32:52. Gen_21:16.



tabernacle = tent. Hebrew. 'ohel. See App-40.