Numbers 26:22These are the families of Judah according to those who were numbered of them, seventy-six thousand five hundred.
The setting
Plains of Moab, Jordan River valley, ~1406 BC. Moses conducts final census before entering Promised Land. Modern-day Jordan.
The emotion here: methodical reverence recording God's preservation
The original word
paqad (פָּקַד) — to count with care, muster for service, remember each individual
Why it matters
This census was taken exactly 40 years after leaving Egypt, fulfilling God's judgment
Read with care
What most readers miss in Numbers 26:22
Judah's numbers actually INCREASED during 40 years of wandering despite plagues and rebellions
Common misconceptionPeople think this is boring record-keeping, but it's actually proof that God kept His promise to Abraham about countless descendants despite 40 years of death and judgment.
The thread continues
Verses that echo Numbers 26:22
Bible Genome reading
Numbers 26:22 — Bible Genome reading
Emotional genome
Numbers 26:22 comes from the book of Numbers, written during the exodus period. These words are attributed to Narrator. The dominant emotion in this verse is resting, with a comfort power of 30% and a tone that is reverent. It belongs to the narrative genre of biblical literature. Key themes include census, tribal identity. Notable phrases: seventy-six thousand five hundred.
Emotionally similar
Verses that meet the same resting
“Love is patient and is kind; love doesn't envy. Love doesn't brag, is not proud,”
— 1 Corinthians 13:4
“When Jesus therefore had received the vinegar, he said, "It is finished." He bowed his head, and gave up his spirit.”
— John 19:30
“Yahweh is my shepherd: I shall lack nothing.”
— Psalms 23:1
“Even though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil, for you are with me. Your rod and your staff, they comfor…”
— Psalms 23:4
“"Be still, and know that I am God. I will be exalted among the nations. I will be exalted in the earth."”
— Psalms 46:10
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