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But ten men were found among them that said unto Ishmael, Slay us not: for we have treasures in the field, of wheat, and of barley, and of oil, and of honey. So he forbare, and slew them not among their brethren.

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Verse part Definition: Part of speech: Strong's: Hebrew: Transliteration:
But ten ten Noun H6235 וַעֲשָׂרָ֨ה va·'a·sa·rah
Analysis:

Ten: Completion, wholeness, in a general sense, entirety…

The number ten relates to completion, wholeness, or speaking about something in its entirety. In Luke's Gospel, Yeshua uses the number ten frequently in His parables or when recounting an event. Yeshua spoke of ten coins (chapter 15), ten lepers (chapter 17), ten servants (chapter 19), and ten units of money (chapter 19). In Matthew's Gospel, Yeshua refers to ten virgins; while in Mark's Gospel, ten cities. In all of these passages, Yeshua is utilizing the number ten in a collective manner. In other words, He is speaking about ten in a general manner or as a whole. 

In the book of Revelation chapters 13 and 17, the number ten appears in reference to ten horns. These ten horns are related to the beast, which had also seven heads. These ten horns are ten kings which rule with the beast. Why specifically ten kings? Other than Israel, all the nations of the world are going to serve the beast. Hence, the ten kings represent the world in its entirety or wholeness. In this example, it may be puzzling at first to see why the number seven is used in regard to the beast, as seven relates to holiness or perfection. The solution to this difficulty is found when one remembers that seven also relates to purpose or setting something apart. Hence, the beast is the empire which has as its purpose the exact opposite of the will of God, i.e., the beast has been set apart to stand in opposition to the purposes of God. 

In Hebrew, the word that relates to a pagan temple prostitute is the word that could be translated as a "holy one". Certainly this one is not holy in our understanding of the word; however in Hebrew, the idea which is being expressed by the use of the Hebrew word for "holy" is that this woman has been set apart (sanctified) for a purpose. Obviously a very unholy purpose; yet in Hebrew the word "holy" does not always convey a good or godly purpose, just a purpose.

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men great Noun H376 אֲנָשִׁ֜ים a·na·shim
were found be able Verb H4672 נִמְצְאוּ־ nim·tze·'u-
among them that said answer Verb H559 וַיֹּאמְר֤וּ vai·yo·me·ru
unto Ishmael Ishmael Noun H3458 יִשְׁמָעֵאל֙ yish·ma·'el
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Slay crying Verb H4191 תְּמִתֵ֔נוּ te·mi·te·nu,
and slew crying Verb H4191 הֱמִיתָ֖ם he·mi·tam
us not for we have there are sub H3426 יֶשׁ־ yesh-
treasures hidden riches Noun H4301 מַטְמֹנִים֙ mat·mo·nim
of wheat wheat Noun H2406 חִטִּ֥ים chit·tim
and of barley barley Noun H8184 וּשְׂעֹרִ֖ים u·se·'o·rim
and of oil anointing Noun H8081 וְשֶׁ֣מֶן ve·she·men
and of honey honey Noun H1706 וּדְבָ֑שׁ u·de·vash;
in the field country Noun H7704 בַּשָּׂדֶ֔ה bas·sa·deh,
So he forbare cease Verb H2308 וַיֶּחְדַּ֕ל vai·yech·dal
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them not among hope Noun H8432 בְּתֹ֥וךְ be·to·vch
their brethren another Noun H251 אֲחֵיהֶֽם׃ a·chei·hem.

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Ishmael

Ishmael   (God Hears) Abraham's eldest son, by Hagar the concubine ( Genesis 16:15 ;  17:23 ). He was born at Mamre, when Abraham was eighty-six years of age, eleven years after his arrival in Canaan ( 16:3 ;  21:5 ). At the age of thirteen he was circumcised ( 17:25 ). He grew up a true child of the desert, wild and wayward. On the occasion of the weaning of Isaac his rude and wayw... View Details

Ishmael

Ishmael   (God Hears) Abraham's eldest son, by Hagar the concubine ( Genesis 16:15 ;  17:23 ). He was born at Mamre, when Abraham was eighty-six years of age, eleven years after his arrival in Canaan ( 16:3 ;  21:5 ). At the age of thirteen he was circumcised ( 17:25 ). He grew up a true child of the desert, wild and wayward. On the occasion of the weaning of Isaac his rude and wayw... View Details

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King James Bible But ten men were found among them that said unto Ishmael, Slay us not: for we have treasures in the field, of wheat, and of barley, and of oil, and of honey. So he forbare, and slew them not among their brethren.
Hebrew Greek English But ten men who were found among them that said unto to Ishmael, Slay "Do not put us not: to death; for we have treasures in the field, stores of wheat, and of barley, oil and of oil, and of honey. honey hidden in the field." So he forbare, refrained and slew did not put them not among to death along with their brethren.companions.
New American Standard Bible 1995 But ten men who were found among them that said unto to Ishmael, Slay "Do not put us not: to death; for we have treasures in the field, stores of wheat, and of barley, oil and of oil, and of honey. honey hidden in the field." So he forbare, refrained and slew did not put them not among to death along with their brethren.companions.