Numbers 3:11
New International Version
The LORD also said to Moses,

New Living Translation
And the LORD said to Moses,

English Standard Version
And the LORD spoke to Moses, saying,

Berean Standard Bible
Again the LORD spoke to Moses, saying,

King James Bible
And the LORD spake unto Moses, saying,

New King James Version
Then the LORD spoke to Moses, saying:

New American Standard Bible
Again the LORD spoke to Moses, saying,

NASB 1995
Again the LORD spoke to Moses, saying,

NASB 1977
Again the LORD spoke to Moses, saying,

Legacy Standard Bible
Then Yahweh spoke to Moses, saying,

Amplified Bible
Again the LORD spoke to Moses, saying,

Christian Standard Bible
The LORD spoke to Moses:

Holman Christian Standard Bible
The LORD spoke to Moses: “

American Standard Version
And Jehovah spake unto Moses, saying,

English Revised Version
And the LORD spake unto Moses, saying,

GOD'S WORD® Translation
The LORD said to Moses,

Good News Translation
The LORD said to Moses,

International Standard Version
Later, the LORD told Moses,

Majority Standard Bible
Again the LORD spoke to Moses, saying,

NET Bible
Then the LORD spoke to Moses:

New Heart English Bible
The LORD spoke to Moses, saying,

Webster's Bible Translation
And the LORD spoke to Moses, saying,

World English Bible
Yahweh spoke to Moses, saying,
Literal Translations
Literal Standard Version
And YHWH speaks to Moses, saying,

Young's Literal Translation
And Jehovah speaketh unto Moses, saying,

Smith's Literal Translation
And Jehovah will speak to Moses, saying,
Catholic Translations
Douay-Rheims Bible
And the Lord spoke to Moses, saying :

Catholic Public Domain Version
And the Lord spoke to Moses, saying:

New American Bible
The LORD said to Moses:

New Revised Standard Version
Then the LORD spoke to Moses, saying:
Translations from Aramaic
Lamsa Bible
And the LORD spoke to Moses, saying,

Peshitta Holy Bible Translated
And LORD JEHOVAH spoke with Moshe and said to him:
OT Translations
JPS Tanakh 1917
And the LORD spoke unto Moses, saying:

Brenton Septuagint Translation
And the Lord spoke to Moses, saying,

Additional Translations ...
Audio Bible



Context
The Duties of the Levites
10So you shall appoint Aaron and his sons to carry out the duties of the priesthood; but any outsider who approaches the tabernacle must be put to death.” 11Again the LORD spoke to Moses, saying, 12“Behold, I have taken the Levites from among the children of Israel in place of every firstborn Israelite from the womb. The Levites belong to Me,…

Cross References
Exodus 13:2
“Consecrate to Me every firstborn male. The firstborn from every womb among the Israelites belongs to Me, both of man and beast.”

Exodus 13:12
you are to present to the LORD the firstborn male of every womb. All the firstborn males of your livestock belong to the LORD.

Exodus 13:15
And when Pharaoh stubbornly refused to let us go, the LORD killed every firstborn in the land of Egypt, both of man and beast. This is why I sacrifice to the LORD the firstborn male of every womb, but I redeem all the firstborn of my sons.’

Numbers 8:16-18
For the Levites have been wholly given to Me from among the sons of Israel. I have taken them for Myself in place of all who come first from the womb, the firstborn of all the sons of Israel. / For every firstborn male in Israel is Mine, both man and beast. I set them apart for Myself on the day I struck down all the firstborn in the land of Egypt. / But I have taken the Levites in place of all the firstborn among the sons of Israel.

Numbers 18:6
Behold, I Myself have selected your fellow Levites from the Israelites as a gift to you, dedicated to the LORD to perform the service for the Tent of Meeting.

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.

Deuteronomy 18:5
For the LORD your God has chosen Levi and his sons out of all your tribes to stand and minister in His name for all time.

1 Samuel 2:28
And out of all the tribes of Israel I selected your father to be My priest, to offer sacrifices on My altar, to burn incense, and to wear an ephod in My presence. I also gave to the house of your father all the food offerings of the Israelites.

1 Chronicles 23:13
The sons of Amram: Aaron and Moses. Aaron and his descendants were set apart forever to consecrate the most holy things, to burn incense before the LORD, to minister before Him, and to pronounce blessings in His name forever.

Ezekiel 44:11-16
Yet they shall be ministers in My sanctuary, having charge of the gates of the temple and ministering there. They shall slaughter the burnt offerings and other sacrifices for the people and stand before them to minister to them. / Because they ministered before their idols and became a stumbling block of iniquity to the house of Israel, therefore I swore with an uplifted hand concerning them that they would bear the consequences of their iniquity, declares the Lord GOD. / They must not approach Me to serve Me as priests or come near any of My holy things or the most holy things. They will bear the shame of the abominations they have committed. ...

Malachi 2:4-7
Then you will know that I have sent you this commandment so that My covenant with Levi may continue,” says the LORD of Hosts. / “My covenant with him was one of life and peace, which I gave to him; it called for reverence, and he revered Me and stood in awe of My name. / True instruction was in his mouth, and nothing false was found on his lips. He walked with Me in peace and uprightness, and he turned many from iniquity. ...

Matthew 2:15
where he stayed until the death of Herod. This fulfilled what the Lord had spoken through the prophet: “Out of Egypt I called My Son.”

Luke 2:23
(as it is written in the Law of the Lord: “Every firstborn male shall be consecrated to the Lord”),

John 17:6
I have revealed Your name to those You have given Me out of the world. They were Yours; You gave them to Me, and they have kept Your word.

Acts 13:2
While they were worshiping the Lord and fasting, the Holy Spirit said, “Set apart for Me Barnabas and Saul for the work to which I have called them.”


Treasury of Scripture

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Numbers 3
1. The sons of Aaron
5. The Levites are given to the priests instead of the firstborn
14. Are numbered by their families
21. The families, number, and charge of the Gershonites
27. Of the Kohathites
33. Of the Merarites
38. The place and charge of Moses and Aaron
40. The firstborn are freed by the Levites
44. The balances are refunded














Again the LORD spoke
This phrase indicates a continuation of divine communication, emphasizing the ongoing relationship between God and Moses. It underscores the direct and personal nature of God's guidance to Moses, who serves as the mediator between God and the Israelites. This pattern of God speaking to Moses is a recurring theme throughout the Pentateuch, highlighting Moses' unique role as a prophet and leader. It also reflects the covenant relationship established at Sinai, where God promised to guide His people.

to Moses
Moses is central to the narrative of the Exodus and the wilderness journey. As the leader chosen by God, he is responsible for conveying God's laws and instructions to the Israelites. His role as a prophet is affirmed in Deuteronomy 34:10, where it is stated that no prophet has arisen in Israel like Moses, whom the LORD knew face to face. This direct communication with God sets Moses apart and establishes his authority among the people.

saying
This introduces the specific message or command that God is about to deliver. In the context of Numbers 3, God is providing instructions regarding the Levites and their duties related to the tabernacle. The use of "saying" indicates that what follows is a direct quotation from God, underscoring the divine origin and authority of the instructions. This pattern of divine speech is common in the Torah, where God provides detailed guidance for the religious and communal life of Israel.

Persons / Places / Events
1. The LORD (Yahweh)
The covenant name of God, emphasizing His eternal existence and faithfulness to His promises. In this context, He is the one giving instructions to Moses.

2. Moses
The leader of the Israelites, chosen by God to lead His people out of Egypt and through the wilderness. He serves as the mediator between God and the Israelites.

3. The Israelites
The chosen people of God, descendants of Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob, who are being led through the wilderness to the Promised Land.

4. The Wilderness
The setting for much of the book of Numbers, where the Israelites are journeying and receiving God's laws and instructions.

5. The Tabernacle
Although not directly mentioned in this verse, it is the central place of worship and the focal point of the instructions given to Moses throughout the book of Numbers.
Teaching Points
God's Communication
God speaks to His people through chosen leaders. In the Old Testament, this was often through prophets like Moses. Today, God speaks through His Word and the Holy Spirit.

Obedience to God's Instructions
Just as Moses was attentive to God's voice, we are called to be attentive and obedient to God's Word in our lives.

The Role of Leadership
God appoints leaders to guide His people. It is important to respect and pray for those in leadership positions within the church and community.

God's Faithfulness
The consistent communication from God to Moses reminds us of God's faithfulness to His promises and His people.

The Importance of the Tabernacle
Although not directly mentioned in this verse, the context of Numbers involves the Tabernacle, symbolizing God's presence among His people. Today, we are reminded of God's presence with us through the Holy Spirit.

Parallel Commentaries ...


Hebrew
Again the LORD
יְהוָ֖ה (Yah·weh)
Noun - proper - masculine singular
Strong's 3069: YHWH

spoke
וַיְדַבֵּ֥ר (way·ḏab·bêr)
Conjunctive waw | Verb - Piel - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine singular
Strong's 1696: To arrange, to speak, to subdue

to
אֶל־ (’el-)
Preposition
Strong's 413: Near, with, among, to

Moses,
מֹשֶׁ֥ה (mō·šeh)
Noun - proper - masculine singular
Strong's 4872: Moses -- a great Israelite leader, prophet and lawgiver

saying,
לֵּאמֹֽר׃ (lê·mōr)
Preposition-l | Verb - Qal - Infinitive construct
Strong's 559: To utter, say


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