Numbers 10:7
New International Version
To gather the assembly, blow the trumpets, but not with the signal for setting out.

New Living Translation
But when you call the people to an assembly, blow the trumpets with a different signal.

English Standard Version
But when the assembly is to be gathered together, you shall blow a long blast, but you shall not sound an alarm.

Berean Standard Bible
To convene the assembly, you are to sound long blasts, not short ones.

King James Bible
But when the congregation is to be gathered together, ye shall blow, but ye shall not sound an alarm.

New King James Version
And when the assembly is to be gathered together, you shall blow, but not sound the advance.

New American Standard Bible
When convening the assembly, however, you shall blow the trumpets without sounding an alarm.

NASB 1995
“When convening the assembly, however, you shall blow without sounding an alarm.

NASB 1977
“When convening the assembly, however, you shall blow without sounding an alarm.

Legacy Standard Bible
When convening the assembly, however, you shall blow without sounding an alarm.

Amplified Bible
When the assembly is to be gathered, you shall blow [the trumpets in short, sharp tones], but without sounding an alarm.

Christian Standard Bible
When calling the assembly together, you are to sound long blasts, not short ones.

Holman Christian Standard Bible
When calling the assembly together, you are to sound long blasts, not short ones.

American Standard Version
But when the assembly is to be gathered together, ye shall blow, but ye shall not sound an alarm.

Contemporary English Version
But when you want everyone to come together, sound a different signal on the trumpet.

English Revised Version
But when the assembly is to be gathered together, ye shall blow, but ye shall not sound an alarm.

GOD'S WORD® Translation
But when you gather the assembly, the trumpets will blow without sounding a fanfare.

Good News Translation
but in order to call the community together, long blasts are to be sounded.

International Standard Version
But when you blow the trumpet to assemble the whole congregation, don't use the same sound as you do for sounding an alarm.

Majority Standard Bible
To convene the assembly, you are to sound long blasts, not short ones.

NET Bible
But when you assemble the community, you must blow, but you must not sound an alarm.

New Heart English Bible
But when the assembly is to be gathered together, you shall blow, but you shall not sound an alarm.

Webster's Bible Translation
But when the congregation is to be convened, ye shall blow, but ye shall not sound an alarm.

World English Bible
But when the assembly is to be gathered together, you shall blow, but you shall not sound an alarm.
Literal Translations
Literal Standard Version
And in the assembling of the assembly you blow, and do not shout;

Young's Literal Translation
'And in the assembling of the assembly ye blow, and do not shout;

Smith's Literal Translation
And in the assembly being gathered together, ye shall sound, and shall not sound loud.
Catholic Translations
Douay-Rheims Bible
But when the people is to be gathered together, the sound of the trumpets shall be plain, and they shall not make a broken sound.

Catholic Public Domain Version
But when the people are to be gathered together, the sound of the trumpets shall be simple, and the sounds shall not be separated.

New American Bible
But in calling forth an assembly you are to blow a blast, without sounding the signal.

New Revised Standard Version
But when the assembly is to be gathered, you shall blow, but you shall not sound an alarm.
Translations from Aramaic
Lamsa Bible
But when the congregation is to be gathered together, you shall blow, but you shall not make a joyful noise.

Peshitta Holy Bible Translated
And when you assemble, be sounding and not blowing reveille.
OT Translations
JPS Tanakh 1917
But when the assembly is to be gathered together, ye shall blow, but ye shall not sound an alarm.

Brenton Septuagint Translation
And whenever ye shall gather the assembly, ye shall sound, but not an alarm.

Additional Translations ...
Audio Bible



Context
The Two Silver Trumpets
6When you sound the short blasts a second time, the camps that lie on the south side are to set out. The blasts are to signal them to set out. 7To convene the assembly, you are to sound long blasts, not short ones. 8The sons of Aaron, the priests, are to sound the trumpets. This shall be a permanent statute for you and the generations to come.…

Cross References
Exodus 19:13
No hand shall touch him, but he shall surely be stoned or shot with arrows—whether man or beast, he must not live.’ Only when the ram’s horn sounds a long blast may they approach the mountain.”

Leviticus 23:24
“Speak to the Israelites and say, ‘On the first day of the seventh month you are to have a day of rest, a sacred assembly announced by trumpet blasts.

Joshua 6:4-5
Have seven priests carry seven rams’ horns in front of the ark. Then on the seventh day, march around the city seven times, while the priests blow the horns. / And when there is a long blast of the ram’s horn and you hear its sound, have all the people give a mighty shout. Then the wall of the city will collapse and all your people will charge straight into the city.”

1 Samuel 13:3
Then Jonathan attacked the Philistine outpost at Geba, and the Philistines heard about it. So Saul blew the ram’s horn throughout the land, saying, “Let the Hebrews hear!”

2 Chronicles 13:12
Now behold, God Himself is with us as our head, and His priests with their trumpets sound the battle call against you. O children of Israel, do not fight against the LORD, the God of your fathers, for you will not succeed.”

Nehemiah 4:20
Wherever you hear the sound of the horn, rally to us there. Our God will fight for us!”

Psalm 81:3
Sound the ram’s horn at the New Moon, and at the full moon on the day of our Feast.

Isaiah 27:13
And in that day a great ram’s horn will sound, and those who were perishing in Assyria will come forth with those who were exiles in Egypt. And they will worship the LORD on the holy mountain in Jerusalem.

Jeremiah 4:5
Announce in Judah, proclaim in Jerusalem, and say: “Blow the ram’s horn throughout the land. Cry aloud and say, ‘Assemble yourselves and let us flee to the fortified cities.’

Ezekiel 33:3
and he sees the sword coming against that land and blows the ram’s horn to warn the people.

Joel 2:1
Blow the ram’s horn in Zion; sound the alarm on My holy mountain! Let all who dwell in the land tremble, for the Day of the LORD is coming; indeed, it is near—

Amos 3:6
If a ram’s horn sounds in a city, do the people not tremble? If calamity comes to a city, has not the LORD caused it?

Zephaniah 1:16
a day of horn blast and battle cry against the fortified cities, and against the high corner towers.

Matthew 24:31
And He will send out His angels with a loud trumpet call, and they will gather His elect from the four winds, from one end of the heavens to the other.

1 Corinthians 14:8
Again, if the trumpet sounds a muffled call, who will prepare for battle?


Treasury of Scripture

But when the congregation is to be gathered together, you shall blow, but you shall not sound an alarm.

ye shall blow

Numbers 10:3,4
And when they shall blow with them, all the assembly shall assemble themselves to thee at the door of the tabernacle of the congregation…

sound

Joel 2:1
Blow ye the trumpet in Zion, and sound an alarm in my holy mountain: let all the inhabitants of the land tremble: for the day of the LORD cometh, for it is nigh at hand;

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Numbers 10
1. The use of the silver trumpets
11. 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














But when convening the assembly
This phrase indicates a specific purpose for the trumpet blasts, which is to gather the people together. The Hebrew word for "assembly" is "qahal," which refers to a congregation or gathering of people. Historically, the Israelites were a nomadic people during their wilderness journey, and the need for organization and communication was paramount. The assembly was not just a casual gathering but a divinely ordained congregation, emphasizing the importance of unity and order among God's people. This reflects the broader biblical theme of God calling His people together for worship, instruction, and community.

you are to sound long blasts
The instruction to "sound long blasts" uses the Hebrew word "taqa," which means to blow or blast. The long blasts were distinct from other signals, serving as a clear and unmistakable call to gather. This method of communication underscores the importance of clarity and distinction in God's instructions. In a spiritual sense, it reminds believers of the need to listen attentively to God's call and to respond promptly. The long blasts symbolize a call to attention and readiness, reflecting the urgency and importance of gathering in obedience to God's command.

not short ones
The contrast with "short ones" highlights the precision required in following God's instructions. The Hebrew word for "short" is "teruah," which often refers to a series of short, sharp blasts. These were used for different purposes, such as signaling movement or alarm. The distinction between long and short blasts illustrates the need for discernment and obedience in the life of faith. It serves as a reminder that God provides specific guidance for different situations, and His people must be attentive to His voice. This precision in communication reflects God's orderliness and the importance of following His commands accurately.

(7) But ye shall not sound an alarm.--A clear and intelligible distinction was to be made between the summons to the princes, or to the congregation, to assemble at the entrance of the Tent of Meeting and the signal for the moving of the camps. So the gospel trumpet must at no time give an uncertain sound (1Corinthians 14:8), but must be used faithfully and diligently by the spiritual watchmen, whether it be to warn the ungodly, to arouse the careless, or to speak to the hearts of God's people.



Parallel Commentaries ...


Hebrew
To convene
וּבְהַקְהִ֖יל (ū·ḇə·haq·hîl)
Conjunctive waw, Preposition-b | Verb - Hifil - Infinitive construct
Strong's 6950: To gather as an assembly or congregation

the assembly,
הַקָּהָ֑ל (haq·qā·hāl)
Article | Noun - masculine singular
Strong's 6951: Assembly, convocation, congregation

you are to sound long blasts,
תִּתְקְע֖וּ (tiṯ·qə·‘ū)
Verb - Qal - Imperfect - second person masculine plural
Strong's 8628: To clatter, slap, clang, to drive, to become bondsman

not
וְלֹ֥א (wə·lō)
Conjunctive waw | Adverb - Negative particle
Strong's 3808: Not, no

short ones.
תָרִֽיעוּ׃ (ṯā·rî·‘ū)
Verb - Hifil - Imperfect - second person masculine plural
Strong's 7321: To mar, to split the ears, shout


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