Verse (Click for Chapter) New International Version Then the Kohathites set out, carrying the holy things. The tabernacle was to be set up before they arrived. New Living Translation Next came the Kohathite division of the Levites, carrying the sacred objects from the Tabernacle. Before they arrived at the next camp, the Tabernacle would already be set up at its new location. English Standard Version Then the Kohathites set out, carrying the holy things, and the tabernacle was set up before their arrival. Berean Standard Bible Then the Kohathites set out, transporting the holy objects; the tabernacle was to be set up before their arrival. King James Bible And the Kohathites set forward, bearing the sanctuary: and the other did set up the tabernacle against they came. New King James Version Then the Kohathites set out, carrying the holy things. (The tabernacle would be prepared for their arrival.) New American Standard Bible Then the Kohathites set out, carrying the holy objects; and the tabernacle was set up before their arrival. NASB 1995 Then the Kohathites set out, carrying the holy objects; and the tabernacle was set up before their arrival. NASB 1977 Then the Kohathites set out, carrying the holy objects; and the tabernacle was set up before their arrival. Legacy Standard Bible Then the Kohathites set out, carrying the holy objects; and the tabernacle was set up before their arrival. Amplified Bible Then the Kohathites moved out, carrying the holy things, and the tabernacle was set up before they arrived. Christian Standard Bible The Kohathites then set out, transporting the holy objects; the tabernacle was to be set up before their arrival. Holman Christian Standard Bible The Kohathites then set out, transporting the holy objects; the tabernacle was to be set up before their arrival. American Standard Version And the Kohathites set forward, bearing the sanctuary: and the others did set up the tabernacle against their coming. Contemporary English Version Next were the Kohathites, carrying the objects for the sacred tent, which was to be set up before they arrived at the new camp. English Revised Version And the Kohathites set forward, bearing the sanctuary: and the other did set up the tabernacle against they came. GOD'S WORD® Translation Then the Kohathites, who carried the holy things, broke camp. By the time they arrived, the tent [of meeting] would already be set up. Good News Translation Then the Levite clan of Kohath would start out, carrying the sacred objects. By the time they arrived at the next camp, the Tent had been set up again. International Standard Version Then the descendants of Kohath, carrying the sanctuary, set out, since the tent was to be set up before they arrive. Majority Standard Bible Then the Kohathites set out, transporting the holy objects; the tabernacle was to be set up before their arrival. NET Bible And the Kohathites set out, carrying the articles for the sanctuary; the tabernacle was to be set up before they arrived. New Heart English Bible The Kohathites set forward, bearing the sanctuary. The others set up the tabernacle before they arrived. Webster's Bible Translation And the Kohathites moved forward, bearing the sanctuary: and the other set up the tabernacle against they came. World English Bible The Kohathites set forward, bearing the sanctuary. The others set up the tabernacle before they arrived. Literal Translations Literal Standard VersionAnd the Kohathites have journeyed, carrying the Dwelling Place, and the [others] have raised up the Dwelling Place until their coming in. Young's Literal Translation And the Kohathites have journeyed, bearing the tabernacle, and the others have raised up the tabernacle until their coming in. Smith's Literal Translation And the Kohathites removed, lifting up the holy place, and they raised up the dwelling till their coining. Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims BibleThen the Caathites also marched carrying the sanctuary. So long was the tabernacle carried, till they same to the place of setting it up. Catholic Public Domain Version Then the Kohathites also set out, carrying the Sanctuary. The tabernacle was carried, all the while, until they arrived at the place for setting it up. New American Bible The Kohathites, who carried the sacred objects, then set out. Before their arrival the tabernacle would be erected. New Revised Standard Version Then the Kohathites, who carried the holy things, set out; and the tabernacle was set up before their arrival. Translations from Aramaic Lamsa BibleThen the Kohathites set forward, carrying the sanctuary; and they set up the tabernacle before the people came. Peshitta Holy Bible Translated And the sons of Qahath the bearers of the Tabernacle were picking up and erecting the Tabernacle until they came. OT Translations JPS Tanakh 1917And the Kohathites the bearers of the sanctuary set forward, that the tabernacle might be set up against their coming. Brenton Septuagint Translation And the sons of Caath shall set forward bearing the holy things, and the others shall set up the tabernacle until they arrive. Additional Translations ... Audio Bible Context From Sinai to Paran…20and Eliasaph son of Deuel was over the division of the tribe of Gad. 21Then the Kohathites set out, transporting the holy objects; the tabernacle was to be set up before their arrival. 22Next, the divisions of the camp of Ephraim set out under their standard, with Elishama son of Ammihud in command.… Cross References Exodus 25:10-22 And they are to construct an ark of acacia wood, two and a half cubits long, a cubit and a half wide, and a cubit and a half high. / Overlay it with pure gold both inside and out, and make a gold molding around it. / Cast four gold rings for it and fasten them to its four feet, two rings on one side and two on the other. ... Exodus 40:34-38 Then the cloud covered the Tent of Meeting, and the glory of the LORD filled the tabernacle. / Moses was unable to enter the Tent of Meeting because the cloud had settled on it, and the glory of the LORD filled the tabernacle. / Whenever the cloud was lifted from above the tabernacle, the Israelites would set out through all the stages of their journey. ... Deuteronomy 10:8 At that time the LORD set apart the tribe of Levi to carry the ark of the covenant of the LORD, to stand before the LORD to serve Him, and to pronounce blessings in His name, as they do to this day. 1 Chronicles 15:2 Then David said, “No one but the Levites may carry the ark of God, because the LORD has chosen them to carry the ark of the LORD and to minister before Him forever.” 1 Chronicles 15:15 And the Levites carried the ark of God on their shoulders with the poles, as Moses had commanded in accordance with the word of the LORD. 1 Chronicles 23:26 So now the Levites no longer need to carry the tabernacle or any of the articles for its service.” 1 Chronicles 23:32 So the Levites were to carry out the responsibilities for the Tent of Meeting and the Holy Place, and, under their brothers the descendants of Aaron, the service of the house of the LORD. 2 Chronicles 5:4-5 When all the elders of Israel had arrived, the Levites took up the ark, / and they brought up the ark and the Tent of Meeting with all its sacred furnishings. The Levitical priests carried them up. 2 Chronicles 35:3 To the Levites who taught all Israel and were holy to the LORD, Josiah said: “Put the holy ark in the temple built by Solomon son of David king of Israel. It is not to be carried around on your shoulders. Now serve the LORD your God and His people Israel. Joshua 3:3 and commanded the people: “When you see the ark of the covenant of the LORD your God being carried by the Levitical priests, you are to set out from your positions and follow it. Joshua 3:6 And he said to the priests, “Take the ark of the covenant and go on ahead of the people.” So they carried the ark of the covenant and went ahead of them. Joshua 4:10 Now the priests who carried the ark remained standing in the middle of the Jordan until the people had completed everything the LORD had commanded Joshua to tell them, just as Moses had directed Joshua. The people hurried across, 1 Samuel 4:4 So the people sent men to Shiloh, and they brought back the ark of the covenant of the LORD of Hosts, who sits enthroned between the cherubim. And the two sons of Eli, Hophni and Phinehas, were there with the ark of the covenant of God. 1 Samuel 6:15 And the Levites took down the ark of the LORD and the chest containing the gold objects, and they placed them on the large rock. That day the men of Beth-shemesh offered burnt offerings and made sacrifices to the LORD. 2 Samuel 6:13 When those carrying the ark of the LORD had advanced six paces, he sacrificed an ox and a fattened calf. Treasury of Scripture And the Kohathites set forward, bearing the sanctuary: and the other did set up the tabernacle against they came. the Kohathites Numbers 2:17 Then the tabernacle of the congregation shall set forward with the camp of the Levites in the midst of the camp: as they encamp, so shall they set forward, every man in his place by their standards. Numbers 3:27-32 And of Kohath was the family of the Amramites, and the family of the Izeharites, and the family of the Hebronites, and the family of the Uzzielites: these are the families of the Kohathites… Numbers 4:4-16 This shall be the service of the sons of Kohath in the tabernacle of the congregation, about the most holy things: … the other did. Numbers 10:17 And the tabernacle was taken down; and the sons of Gershon and the sons of Merari set forward, bearing the tabernacle. Numbers 1:51 And when the tabernacle setteth forward, the Levites shall take it down: and when the tabernacle is to be pitched, the Levites shall set it up: and the stranger that cometh nigh shall be put to death. Jump to Previous Arrival Arrived Bearers Bearing Carrying Holy House Journeyed Kohathites Ko'hathites Raised Ready Sanctuary Tabernacle WhilstJump to Next Arrival Arrived Bearers Bearing Carrying Holy House Journeyed Kohathites Ko'hathites Raised Ready Sanctuary Tabernacle WhilstNumbers 10 1. The use of the silver trumpets11. The Israelites move from Sinai to Paran 14. The order of their march 29. Hobab is entreated by Moses not to leave them 33. The blessing of Moses at the removing and resting of the ark Then the Kohathites set out The Kohathites were one of the three main divisions of the Levites, descended from Kohath, the second son of Levi. Their specific role was to carry the most sacred objects of the tabernacle. This task was assigned to them by divine command, emphasizing the importance of their duty. The Kohathites' journey reflects the organized and orderly movement of the Israelites, as directed by God. This phrase highlights the obedience and responsibility of the Kohathites in fulfilling their God-given role. transporting the holy objects the tabernacle was to be set up before their arrival Persons / Places / Events 1. KohathitesA Levitical clan responsible for carrying the most sacred objects of the tabernacle, such as the Ark of the Covenant, the table, the lampstand, and the altars. They were descendants of Kohath, one of Levi's sons. 2. Holy Things Refers to the sacred objects used in the worship and service of God within the tabernacle. These items were considered extremely holy and were to be handled with utmost care and reverence. 3. Tabernacle The portable dwelling place for the divine presence of God among the Israelites during their journey through the wilderness. It was a central place of worship and sacrifice. 4. Israelites' Journey The context of this verse is the Israelites' journey through the wilderness towards the Promised Land. This journey was marked by the movement of the tabernacle and the presence of God leading them. 5. Wilderness The setting for the Israelites' journey, representing both physical and spiritual challenges. It was a place of testing, growth, and reliance on God's provision and guidance. Teaching Points Reverence for the HolyThe Kohathites' role underscores the importance of treating what is holy with reverence and care. In our lives, we should approach God and His Word with the same respect and awe. Order and Obedience The structured movement of the tabernacle and its furnishings teaches us the value of order and obedience in our spiritual walk. God is a God of order, and following His instructions leads to blessing and peace. God's Presence The tabernacle was a symbol of God's presence among His people. Today, we are reminded that God dwells within us through the Holy Spirit, and we should live in a way that honors His presence. Preparation and Readiness The setting up of the tabernacle before the Kohathites' arrival illustrates the need for preparation and readiness in our spiritual lives. We should be prepared to serve and worship God at all times.Verse 21. - The sanctuary. Rather, "the holy things." הַמִּקְדַּשׁ, equivalent to the קֹדֶשׁ הֲקָּדָשׁים if Numbers 4:4. Septuagint, τὰ ἅγια. The sacred furniture mentioned in chapter Numbers 3:31 (but cf. verse 33). The other did set up the tabernacle. Literally, "they set up," but no doubt it means the Gershonites and Merarites, whose business it was. Parallel Commentaries ... Hebrew Then the Kohathitesהַקְּהָתִ֔ים (haq·qə·hā·ṯîm) Article | Noun - proper - masculine plural Strong's 6956: Kohathites -- descendant of Kohath set out, וְנָסְעוּ֙ (wə·nā·sə·‘ū) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Conjunctive perfect - third person common plural Strong's 5265: To pull up, the tent-pins, start on a, journey transporting נֹשְׂאֵ֖י (nō·śə·’ê) Verb - Qal - Participle - masculine plural construct Strong's 5375: To lift, carry, take the holy objects; הַמִּקְדָּ֑שׁ (ham·miq·dāš) Article | Noun - masculine singular Strong's 4720: A consecrated thing, place, a palace, sanctuary, asylum the tabernacle הַמִּשְׁכָּ֖ן (ham·miš·kān) Article | Noun - masculine singular Strong's 4908: A residence, the Tabernacle was to be set up וְהֵקִ֥ימוּ (wə·hê·qî·mū) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Hifil - Conjunctive perfect - third person common plural Strong's 6965: To arise, stand up, stand before עַד־ (‘aḏ-) Preposition Strong's 5704: As far as, even to, up to, until, while their arrival. בֹּאָֽם׃ (bō·’ām) Verb - Qal - Infinitive construct | third person masculine plural Strong's 935: To come in, come, go in, go Links Numbers 10:21 NIVNumbers 10:21 NLT Numbers 10:21 ESV Numbers 10:21 NASB Numbers 10:21 KJV Numbers 10:21 BibleApps.com Numbers 10:21 Biblia Paralela Numbers 10:21 Chinese Bible Numbers 10:21 French Bible Numbers 10:21 Catholic Bible OT Law: Numbers 10:21 The Kohathites set forward bearing the sanctuary (Nu Num.) |
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