Verse (Click for Chapter) New International Version They are to perform duties for him and for the whole community at the tent of meeting by doing the work of the tabernacle. New Living Translation They will serve Aaron and the whole community, performing their sacred duties in and around the Tabernacle. English Standard Version They shall keep guard over him and over the whole congregation before the tent of meeting, as they minister at the tabernacle. Berean Standard Bible They are to perform duties for him and for the whole congregation before the Tent of Meeting, attending to the service of the tabernacle. King James Bible And they shall keep his charge, and the charge of the whole congregation before the tabernacle of the congregation, to do the service of the tabernacle. New King James Version And they shall attend to his needs and the needs of the whole congregation before the tabernacle of meeting, to do the work of the tabernacle. New American Standard Bible They shall perform the duties for him and for the whole congregation in front of the tent of meeting, to do the service of the tabernacle. NASB 1995 “They shall perform the duties for him and for the whole congregation before the tent of meeting, to do the service of the tabernacle. NASB 1977 “And they shall perform the duties for him and for the whole congregation before the tent of meeting, to do the service of the tabernacle. Legacy Standard Bible And they shall keep his responsibility and the responsibility for the whole congregation before the tent of meeting, to perform the service of the tabernacle. Amplified Bible They shall carry out the duties for him and for the whole congregation before the Tent of Meeting, doing the service of the tabernacle. Christian Standard Bible They are to perform duties for him and the entire community before the tent of meeting by attending to the service of the tabernacle. Holman Christian Standard Bible They are to perform duties for him and the entire community before the tent of meeting by attending to the service of the tabernacle. American Standard Version And they shall keep his charge, and the charge of the whole congregation before the tent of meeting, to do the service of the tabernacle. Contemporary English Version and will work at the sacred tent for him and for all the Israelites. English Revised Version And they shall keep his charge, and the charge of the whole congregation before the tent of meeting, to do the service of the tabernacle. GOD'S WORD® Translation They will work for him and the whole community in front of the tent of meeting, doing what needs to be done for the inner tent. Good News Translation They shall do the work required for the Tent of my presence and perform duties for the priests and for the whole community. International Standard Version They are to take care of his needs and the needs of the whole congregation at the Tent of Meeting by performing duties at the tent. Majority Standard Bible They are to perform duties for him and for the whole congregation before the Tent of Meeting, attending to the service of the tabernacle. NET Bible They are responsible for his needs and the needs of the whole community before the tent of meeting, by attending to the service of the tabernacle. New Heart English Bible They shall keep his requirements, and the requirements of the whole congregation before the Tent of Meeting, to do the service of the tabernacle. Webster's Bible Translation And they shall keep his charge, and the charge of the whole congregation before the tabernacle of the congregation, to do the service of the tabernacle. World English Bible They shall keep his requirements, and the requirements of the whole congregation before the Tent of Meeting, to do the service of the tabernacle. Literal Translations Literal Standard Versionand kept his charge, and the charge of all the congregation before the Tent of Meeting, to do the service of the Dwelling Place; Young's Literal Translation and kept his charge, and the charge of all the company before the tent of meeting, to do the service of the tabernacle; Smith's Literal Translation And they watched his watches, and the watches of all the assembly before the tent of appointment to do the work of the dwelling. Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims BibleAnd observe whatsoever appertaineth to the service of the multitude before the tabernacle of the testimony, Catholic Public Domain Version and let them observe whatever pertains to the ritual for the multitude, in front of the tabernacle of the testimony, New American Bible They shall discharge his obligations and those of the whole community before the tent of meeting by maintaining the tabernacle. New Revised Standard Version They shall perform duties for him and for the whole congregation in front of the tent of meeting, doing service at the tabernacle; Translations from Aramaic Lamsa BibleAnd they shall keep his charge and the charge of the whole congregation in the presence of the LORD before the tabernacle of the congregation, to do the service of the tabernacle. Peshitta Holy Bible Translated And they shall keep his charge and the charge of all the assembly before LORD JEHOVAH before the Time Tabernacle to do service in the Tabernacle. OT Translations JPS Tanakh 1917And they shall keep his charge, and the charge of the whole congregation before the tent of meeting, to do the service of the tabernacle. Brenton Septuagint Translation and shall keep his charges, and the charges of the children of Israel, before the tabernacle of witness, to do the works of the tabernacle. Additional Translations ... Audio Bible Context The Duties of the Levites…6“Bring the tribe of Levi and present them to Aaron the priest to assist him. 7They are to perform duties for him and for the whole congregation before the Tent of Meeting, attending to the service of the tabernacle. 8They shall take care of all the furnishings of the Tent of Meeting and fulfill obligations for the Israelites by attending to the service of the tabernacle.… Cross References Exodus 28:1 “Next, have your brother Aaron brought to you from among the Israelites, along with his sons Nadab, Abihu, Eleazar, and Ithamar, to serve Me as priests. Exodus 29:9 Wrap the sashes around Aaron and his sons and tie headbands on them. The priesthood shall be theirs by a permanent statute. In this way you are to ordain Aaron and his sons. Exodus 32:29 Afterward, Moses said, “Today you have been ordained for service to the LORD, since each man went against his son and his brother; so the LORD has bestowed a blessing on you this day.” Leviticus 8:35 You must remain at the entrance to the Tent of Meeting day and night for seven days and keep the LORD’s charge so that you will not die, for this is what I have been commanded.” 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 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 29:11 Now, my sons, do not be negligent, for the LORD has chosen you to stand before Him, to serve Him, to minister before Him, and to burn incense.” Nehemiah 12:44-45 And on that same day men were appointed over the rooms that housed the supplies, contributions, firstfruits, and tithes. The portions specified by the Law for the priests and Levites were gathered into these storerooms from the fields of the villages, because Judah rejoiced over the priests and Levites who were serving. / They performed the service of their God and the service of purification, along with the singers and gatekeepers, as David and his son Solomon had prescribed. Ezekiel 44:11 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. 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 23:23 Woe to you, scribes and Pharisees, you hypocrites! You pay tithes of mint, dill, and cumin. But you have disregarded the weightier matters of the law: justice, mercy, and faithfulness. You should have practiced the latter, without neglecting the former. Luke 1:8-9 One day while Zechariah’s division was on duty and he was serving as priest before God, / he was chosen by lot, according to the custom of the priesthood, to enter the temple of the Lord and burn incense. Acts 6:4 and will devote ourselves to prayer and to the ministry of the word.” Romans 15:16 to be a minister of Christ Jesus to the Gentiles in the priestly service of the gospel of God, so that the Gentiles might become an offering acceptable to God, sanctified by the Holy Spirit. 1 Corinthians 9:13 Do you not know that those who work in the temple eat of its food, and those who serve at the altar partake of its offerings? Treasury of Scripture And they shall keep his charge, and the charge of the whole congregation before the tabernacle of the congregation, to do the service of the tabernacle. keep Numbers 3:32 And Eleazar the son of Aaron the priest shall be chief over the chief of the Levites, and have the oversight of them that keep the charge of the sanctuary. Numbers 8:26 But shall minister with their brethren in the tabernacle of the congregation, to keep the charge, and shall do no service. Thus shalt thou do unto the Levites touching their charge. Numbers 31:30 And of the children of Israel's half, thou shalt take one portion of fifty, of the persons, of the beeves, of the asses, and of the flocks, of all manner of beasts, and give them unto the Levites, which keep the charge of the tabernacle of the LORD. to do the Numbers 1:50 But thou shalt appoint the Levites over the tabernacle of testimony, and over all the vessels thereof, and over all things that belong to it: they shall bear the tabernacle, and all the vessels thereof; and they shall minister unto it, and shall encamp round about the tabernacle. Numbers 8:11,15,24-26 And Aaron shall offer the Levites before the LORD for an offering of the children of Israel, that they may execute the service of the LORD… Jump to Previous Assembly Care Charge Community Company Congregation Duties House Israel Kept Meeting Minister Order Perform Requirements Responsible Service Tabernacle Tent Whole WorkJump to Next Assembly Care Charge Community Company Congregation Duties House Israel Kept Meeting Minister Order Perform Requirements Responsible Service Tabernacle Tent Whole WorkNumbers 3 1. The sons of Aaron5. 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 They are to perform duties for him This phrase refers to the Levites, who were set apart to assist Aaron and the priests in their sacred duties. The "him" in this context is Aaron, the high priest. The Levites were chosen by God to serve in a special capacity, highlighting the importance of divine selection and service in the community of Israel. This reflects the broader biblical theme of God appointing specific individuals or groups for particular roles, as seen with the selection of the apostles in the New Testament. and for the whole congregation before the Tent of Meeting attending to the service of the tabernacle Persons / Places / Events 1. The LevitesA tribe set apart by God to serve in the tabernacle, assisting the priests and performing various duties related to worship and the maintenance of the sacred space. 2. Aaron The first high priest of Israel, brother of Moses, and a central figure in the establishment of the priestly duties and the Levitical order. 3. The Tent of Meeting (Tabernacle) The portable earthly dwelling place of God among the Israelites, where the Levites and priests performed their sacred duties. 4. The Congregation of Israel The collective body of the Israelites, for whom the Levites performed their duties, ensuring that the worship and service to God were conducted properly. 5. The Service of the Tabernacle The various tasks and responsibilities associated with the upkeep and rituals of the tabernacle, including sacrifices, offerings, and maintaining the holy items. Teaching Points The Importance of Service in WorshipThe Levites' role highlights the importance of service in worship. Every believer is called to serve in some capacity within the body of Christ, contributing to the spiritual well-being of the community. Faithfulness in Assigned Roles Just as the Levites were faithful in their duties, Christians are encouraged to be diligent and faithful in whatever role God has assigned them, whether in the church or in their personal lives. The Holiness of God's Dwelling The meticulous care for the tabernacle underscores the holiness of God's dwelling. Believers are reminded to approach God with reverence and to maintain purity in their own lives as temples of the Holy Spirit. Community and Interdependence The Levites served both the priests and the congregation, illustrating the interdependence within the community of faith. Christians are called to support one another, recognizing that each member's contribution is vital to the health of the church.(7) And they shall keep his charge.--The word rendered charge may mean the directions which the Levites should receive from Aaron (comp. Genesis 26:5); or--as seems more probable from the use of the same word in this and the following verse with reference to the congregation--it may refer to the charge which was laid upon Aaron and upon the whole congregation in matters pertaining to the public worship of God.Verse 7. - They shall keep his charge, and the charge of the whole congregation. Septuagint, "shall keep his watches, and the watches of the children of Israel." The Levites were to be the servants of Aaron on the one side, and of the whole congregation on the other, in the performance of their religious duties. The complicated ceremonial now prescribed and set in use could not possibly be carried out by priests or people without the assistance of a large number of persons trained and devoted to the work. Compare St. Paul's words to the Corinthians (2 Corinthians 4:5), "Ourselves your servants for Jesus' sake." Parallel Commentaries ... Hebrew They are to performוְשָׁמְר֣וּ (wə·šā·mə·rū) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Conjunctive perfect - third person common plural Strong's 8104: To hedge about, guard, to protect, attend to duties for him מִשְׁמַרְתּ֗וֹ (miš·mar·tōw) Noun - feminine singular construct | third person masculine singular Strong's 4931: A guard, watch, charge, function and for the whole כָּל־ (kāl-) Noun - masculine singular construct Strong's 3605: The whole, all, any, every congregation הָ֣עֵדָ֔ה (hā·‘ê·ḏāh) Article | Noun - feminine singular Strong's 5712: A stated assemblage before לִפְנֵ֖י (lip̄·nê) Preposition-l | Noun - common plural construct Strong's 6440: The face the Tent אֹ֣הֶל (’ō·hel) Noun - masculine singular construct Strong's 168: A tent of Meeting, מוֹעֵ֑ד (mō·w·‘êḏ) Noun - masculine singular Strong's 4150: Appointed time, place, or meeting attending לַעֲבֹ֖ד (la·‘ă·ḇōḏ) Preposition-l | Verb - Qal - Infinitive construct Strong's 5647: To work, to serve, till, enslave to the service עֲבֹדַ֥ת (‘ă·ḇō·ḏaṯ) Noun - feminine singular construct Strong's 5656: Work of any kind of the tabernacle. הַמִּשְׁכָּֽן׃ (ham·miš·kān) Article | Noun - masculine singular Strong's 4908: A residence, the Tabernacle Links Numbers 3:7 NIVNumbers 3:7 NLT Numbers 3:7 ESV Numbers 3:7 NASB Numbers 3:7 KJV Numbers 3:7 BibleApps.com Numbers 3:7 Biblia Paralela Numbers 3:7 Chinese Bible Numbers 3:7 French Bible Numbers 3:7 Catholic Bible OT Law: Numbers 3:7 They shall keep his requirements and (Nu Num.) |
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