Numbers 3:44
New International Version
The LORD also said to Moses,

New Living Translation
Then 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
Then the LORD spoke to Moses, saying,

NASB 1995
Then the LORD spoke to Moses, saying,

NASB 1977
Then the LORD spoke to Moses, saying,

Legacy Standard Bible
Then Yahweh spoke to Moses, saying,

Amplified Bible
Then the LORD spoke to Moses, saying,

Christian Standard Bible
The LORD spoke to Moses again:

Holman Christian Standard Bible
The LORD spoke to Moses again:”

American Standard Version
And Jehovah spake unto Moses, saying,

Contemporary English Version
Then the LORD said,

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
Then 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, saving:

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,

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Audio Bible



Context
The Redemption of the Firstborn
43The total number of the firstborn males a month old or more, listed by name, was 22,273. 44Again the LORD spoke to Moses, saying, 45“Take the Levites in place of all the firstborn of Israel, and the livestock of the Levites in place of their livestock. The Levites belong to Me; I am the LORD.…

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.

Numbers 18:15-16
The firstborn of every womb, whether man or beast, that is offered to the LORD belongs to you. But you must surely redeem every firstborn son and every firstborn male of unclean animals. / You are to pay the redemption price for a month-old male according to your valuation: five shekels of silver, according to the sanctuary shekel, which is twenty gerahs.

Deuteronomy 15:19
You must set apart to the LORD your God every firstborn male produced by your herds and flocks. You are not to put the firstborn of your oxen to work, nor are you to shear the firstborn of your flock.

Deuteronomy 18:1-2
The Levitical priests—indeed the whole tribe of Levi—shall have no portion or inheritance with Israel. They are to eat the food offerings to the LORD; that is their inheritance. / Although they have no inheritance among their brothers, the LORD is their inheritance, as He promised them.

1 Samuel 1:28
I now dedicate the boy to the LORD. For as long as he lives, he is dedicated to the LORD.” So they worshiped the LORD there.

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.

Nehemiah 10:36
And we will bring the firstborn of our sons and our livestock, as it is written in the Law, and will bring the firstborn of our herds and flocks to the house of our God, to the priests who minister in the house of our God.

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

Hebrews 7:5
Now the law commands the sons of Levi who become priests to collect a tenth from the people—that is, from their brothers—though they too are descended from Abraham.

Hebrews 7:11
Now if perfection could have been attained through the Levitical priesthood (for on this basis the people received the law), why was there still need for another priest to appear—one in the order of Melchizedek and not in the order of Aaron?

Hebrews 7:28
For the law appoints as high priests men who are weak; but the oath, which came after the law, appointed the Son, who has been made perfect forever.


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 emphasizes the ongoing communication between God and Moses, highlighting Moses' role as a prophet and leader of Israel. It underscores the direct and personal nature of God's guidance to His chosen leader. This communication is a continuation of the divine instructions given throughout the book of Numbers, which details the organization and duties of the Israelites during their wilderness journey. The repetition of God speaking to Moses signifies the importance of the message and the need for obedience to divine commands.

to Moses
Moses is a central figure in the Pentateuch, serving as the mediator between God and the Israelites. His leadership is crucial during the Exodus and the subsequent wanderings in the desert. Moses' unique relationship with God is highlighted in passages such as Exodus 33:11, where it is said that the LORD spoke to Moses face to face, as a man speaks to his friend. This intimate communication underscores Moses' role as a type of Christ, who is the ultimate mediator between God and humanity (1 Timothy 2:5).

saying
The use of "saying" introduces the specific instructions or revelations that God is about to impart. This formulaic introduction is common in the Pentateuch and serves to prepare the reader for the authoritative words of God that follow. It indicates that what is to be communicated is not merely human opinion but divine command, which carries the weight of God's authority and requires careful attention and adherence by the people of Israel.

Persons / Places / Events
1. The LORD
The covenant name of God, Yahweh, who is speaking to Moses. This highlights God's direct communication and authority.

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

3. The Israelites
The chosen people of God, descendants of Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob, who are being organized and instructed in their roles and responsibilities.

4. The Levites
A specific tribe set apart for service to God, particularly in the tabernacle, as a substitute for the firstborn of Israel.

5. The Tabernacle
The portable dwelling place for the divine presence among the Israelites, central to their worship and community life.
Teaching Points
God's Sovereignty and Order
God is a God of order, and His instructions to Moses reflect His sovereign plan for His people. We are reminded to seek God's order in our lives and communities.

The Role of Mediation
Moses serves as a mediator between God and the Israelites, pointing to the ultimate mediator, Jesus Christ. We are called to recognize and rely on Christ's mediation in our relationship with God.

Consecration and Service
The Levites' role as substitutes for the firstborn highlights the importance of consecration and service to God. We are encouraged to dedicate our lives to God's service, recognizing our unique roles in His kingdom.

Community and Responsibility
The organization of the Israelites around the tabernacle underscores the importance of community and shared responsibility in worship and service. We are challenged to actively participate in our faith communities.

Parallel Commentaries ...


Hebrew
Again the LORD
יְהוָ֖ה (Yah·weh)
Noun - proper - masculine singular
Strong's 3068: LORD -- the proper name of the God of Israel

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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