Verse (Click for Chapter) New International Version They are to take care of all the furnishings of the tent of meeting, fulfilling the obligations of the Israelites by doing the work of the tabernacle. New Living Translation They will also maintain all the furnishings of the sacred tent, serving in the Tabernacle on behalf of all the Israelites. English Standard Version They shall guard all the furnishings of the tent of meeting, and keep guard over the people of Israel as they minister at the tabernacle. Berean Standard Bible They 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. King James Bible And they shall keep all the instruments of the tabernacle of the congregation, and the charge of the children of Israel, to do the service of the tabernacle. New King James Version Also they shall attend to all the furnishings of the tabernacle of meeting, and to the needs of the children of Israel, to do the work of the tabernacle. New American Standard Bible They shall also take care of all the furnishings of the tent of meeting, along with the duties of the sons of Israel, to do the service of the tabernacle. NASB 1995 “They shall also keep all the furnishings of the tent of meeting, along with the duties of the sons of Israel, to do the service of the tabernacle. NASB 1977 “They shall also keep all the furnishings of the tent of meeting, along with the duties of the sons of Israel, to do the service of the tabernacle. Legacy Standard Bible They shall also keep all the furnishings of the tent of meeting, along with the responsibility of the sons of Israel, to perform the service of the tabernacle. Amplified Bible They shall also take care of all the furnishings and utensils of the Tent of Meeting, and [attend to] the duties of the Israelites, doing the service of the tabernacle. Christian Standard Bible They are to take care of all the furnishings of the tent of meeting and perform duties for the Israelites by attending to the service of the tabernacle. Holman Christian Standard Bible They are to take care of all the furnishings of the tent of meeting and perform duties for the Israelites by attending to the service of the tabernacle. American Standard Version And they shall keep all the furniture of the tent of meeting, and the charge of the children of Israel, to do the service of the tabernacle. Contemporary English Version The Levites will serve the community by being responsible for the furnishings of the tent. English Revised Version And they shall keep all the furniture of the tent of meeting, and the charge of the children of Israel, to do the service of the tabernacle. GOD'S WORD® Translation They will take care of all the furnishings in the tent of meeting and work for the Israelites, doing what needs to be done for the inner tent. Good News Translation They shall take charge of all the equipment of the Tent and perform the duties for the rest of the Israelites. International Standard Version They are to take charge of the utensils at the Tent of Meeting and meet the needs of the Israelis by performing duties on behalf of the tent. Majority Standard Bible They 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. NET Bible And they are responsible for all the furnishings of the tent of meeting, and for the needs of the Israelites, as they serve in the tabernacle. New Heart English Bible They shall keep all the furnishings of the Tent of Meeting, and the obligations of the children of Israel, to do the service of the tabernacle. Webster's Bible Translation And they shall keep all the instruments of the tabernacle of the congregation, and the charge of the children of Israel, to do the service of the tabernacle. World English Bible They shall keep all the furnishings of the Tent of Meeting, and the obligations of the children of Israel, to do the service of the tabernacle. Literal Translations Literal Standard Versionand they have kept all the vessels of the Tent of Meeting, and the charge of the sons of Israel, to do the service of the Dwelling Place; Young's Literal Translation and they have kept all the vessels of the tent of meeting, and the charge of the sons of Israel, to do the service of the tabernacle; Smith's Literal Translation And they shall watch all the vessels of the tent of appointment, and the watches of the sons of Israel, to do the work of the dwelling. Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims BibleAnd let them keep the vessels of the tabernacle, serving in the ministry thereof. Catholic Public Domain Version and let them take care of the vessels of the tabernacle, serving in its ministry. New American Bible They shall have responsibility for all the furnishings of the tent of meeting and discharge the obligations of the Israelites by maintaining the tabernacle. New Revised Standard Version they shall be in charge of all the furnishings of the tent of meeting, and attend to the duties for the Israelites as they do service at the tabernacle. Translations from Aramaic Lamsa BibleAnd they shall keep all the instruments of the tabernacle of the congregation and the charge of the children of Israel, to do the service of the tabernacle. Peshitta Holy Bible Translated And they shall keep all the implements of the Time Tent and the guarding of the children of Israel to do the service of the Tabernacle. OT Translations JPS Tanakh 1917And they shall keep all the furniture of the tent of meeting, and the charge of the children of Israel, to do the service of the tabernacle. Brenton Septuagint Translation And they shall keep all the furniture of the tabernacle of witness, and the charges of the children of Israel as to all the works of the tabernacle. Additional Translations ... Audio Bible Context The Duties of the Levites…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. 9Assign the Levites to Aaron and his sons; they have been given exclusively to him from among the Israelites.… Cross References Exodus 25:9 You must make the tabernacle and design all its furnishings according to the pattern I show you. Exodus 25:40 See to it that you make everything according to the pattern shown you on the mountain. Exodus 27:21 In the Tent of Meeting, outside the veil that is in front of the Testimony, Aaron and his sons are to tend the lamps before the LORD from evening until morning. This is to be a permanent statute for the Israelites for the generations to come. Exodus 30:7-8 And Aaron is to burn fragrant incense on it every morning when he tends the lamps. / When Aaron sets up the lamps at twilight, he must burn the incense perpetually before the LORD for the generations to come. Exodus 38:21 This is the inventory for the tabernacle, the tabernacle of the Testimony, as recorded at Moses’ command by the Levites under the direction of Ithamar son of Aaron the priest. 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.” Leviticus 24:3 Outside the veil of the Testimony in the Tent of Meeting, Aaron is to tend the lamps continually before the LORD from evening until morning. This is to be a permanent statute for the generations to come. 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 13:10-11 But as for us, the LORD is our God. We have not forsaken Him; the priests who minister to the LORD are sons of Aaron, and the Levites attend to their duties. / Every morning and every evening they present burnt offerings and fragrant incense to the LORD. They set out the rows of showbread on the ceremonially clean table, and every evening they light the lamps of the gold lampstand. We are carrying out the requirements of the LORD our God, while you have forsaken Him. Nehemiah 10:39 For the Israelites and the Levites are to bring the contributions of grain, new wine, and oil to the storerooms where the articles of the sanctuary are kept and where the ministering priests, the gatekeepers, and the singers stay. Thus we will not neglect the house of our God.” Hebrews 8:5 The place where they serve is a copy and shadow of what is in heaven. This is why Moses was warned when he was about to build the tabernacle: “See to it that you make everything according to the pattern shown you on the mountain.” Hebrews 9:1-5 Now the first covenant had regulations for worship and also an earthly sanctuary. / A tabernacle was prepared. In its first room were the lampstand, the table, and the consecrated bread. This was called the Holy Place. / Behind the second curtain was a room called the Most Holy Place, ... Hebrews 9:6-10 When everything had been prepared in this way, the priests entered regularly into the first room to perform their sacred duties. / But only the high priest entered the second room, and then only once a year, and never without blood, which he offered for himself and for the sins the people had committed in ignorance. / By this arrangement the Holy Spirit was showing that the way into the Most Holy Place had not yet been disclosed as long as the first tabernacle was still standing. ... Hebrews 9:23 So it was necessary for the copies of the heavenly things to be purified with these sacrifices, but the heavenly things themselves with better sacrifices than these. Treasury of Scripture And they shall keep all the instruments of the tabernacle of the congregation, and the charge of the children of Israel, to do the service of the tabernacle. Numbers 4:15,28,33 And when Aaron and his sons have made an end of covering the sanctuary, and all the vessels of the sanctuary, as the camp is to set forward; after that, the sons of Kohath shall come to bear it: but they shall not touch any holy thing, lest they die. These things are the burden of the sons of Kohath in the tabernacle of the congregation… Numbers 10:17,21 And the tabernacle was taken down; and the sons of Gershon and the sons of Merari set forward, bearing the tabernacle… 1 Chronicles 26:20-28 And of the Levites, Ahijah was over the treasures of the house of God, and over the treasures of the dedicated things… Jump to Previous Attend Care Charge Children Congregation Duties Fulfilling Furnishings Furniture House Instruments Israel Israelites Kept Meeting Minister Necessary Obligations Service Tabernacle Tent Utensils Vessels WorkJump to Next Attend Care Charge Children Congregation Duties Fulfilling Furnishings Furniture House Instruments Israel Israelites Kept Meeting Minister Necessary Obligations Service Tabernacle Tent Utensils Vessels 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 shall take care of all the furnishings of the Tent of Meeting This phrase refers to the responsibilities of the Levites, specifically the Kohathites, who were tasked with the care and transportation of the sacred objects within the Tent of Meeting. The Tent of Meeting, also known as the Tabernacle, was the portable earthly dwelling place of God among the Israelites during their journey through the wilderness. The furnishings included the Ark of the Covenant, the table of showbread, the lampstand, the altars, and other sacred items. These items were considered holy and were to be handled with utmost reverence. The Levites' role in maintaining these furnishings underscores the importance of holiness and order in worship, reflecting God's desire for purity and reverence in His presence. and fulfill obligations for the Israelites by attending to the service of the tabernacle Persons / Places / Events 1. The LevitesA tribe set apart by God to serve in the tabernacle, responsible for its care and the spiritual duties associated with it. 2. The Tent of Meeting Also known as the Tabernacle, it was the portable earthly dwelling place of God among the Israelites during their journey through the wilderness. 3. The Israelites The chosen people of God, who were to worship and follow His commandments, with the Levites serving on their behalf. 4. Moses The leader of the Israelites, who received God's instructions regarding the organization and duties of the Levites. 5. Aaron and his sons The priestly family who were given the responsibility of overseeing the Levites and the sacrificial system. Teaching Points The Importance of ServiceThe Levites' role highlights the importance of serving God and His people. Every believer is called to serve in some capacity within the body of Christ. Faithfulness in Small Things The Levites were tasked with seemingly mundane duties, yet their faithfulness was crucial for the worship and spiritual life of Israel. Similarly, our faithfulness in small tasks is significant in God's eyes. The Role of Mediation The Levites acted as mediators between God and the Israelites, pointing to the ultimate mediation of Christ. We are called to be intercessors and ambassadors for Christ in the world. Community and Responsibility The Levites' service was on behalf of the entire community of Israel, reminding us of our responsibility to support and uplift our faith community. Holiness and Dedication The Levites were set apart for holy purposes, reminding us of our call to live lives dedicated to God, reflecting His holiness in our conduct.Verse 8. - Instruments. Vessels and furniture. Septuagint, σκεύη. Vulgate, vasa. Parallel Commentaries ... Hebrew They shall take care ofוְשָׁמְר֗וּ (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 all כָּל־ (kāl-) Noun - masculine singular construct Strong's 3605: The whole, all, any, every the furnishings כְּלֵי֙ (kə·lê) Noun - masculine plural construct Strong's 3627: Something prepared, any apparatus of the Tent אֹ֣הֶל (’ō·hel) Noun - masculine singular construct Strong's 168: A tent of Meeting מוֹעֵ֔ד (mō·w·‘êḏ) Noun - masculine singular Strong's 4150: Appointed time, place, or meeting and וְאֶת־ (wə·’eṯ-) Conjunctive waw | Direct object marker Strong's 853: Untranslatable mark of the accusative case fulfill obligations מִשְׁמֶ֖רֶת (miš·me·reṯ) Noun - feminine singular construct Strong's 4931: A guard, watch, charge, function for the Israelites בְּנֵ֣י (bə·nê) Noun - masculine plural construct Strong's 1121: A son by 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 3:8 NIVNumbers 3:8 NLT Numbers 3:8 ESV Numbers 3:8 NASB Numbers 3:8 KJV Numbers 3:8 BibleApps.com Numbers 3:8 Biblia Paralela Numbers 3:8 Chinese Bible Numbers 3:8 French Bible Numbers 3:8 Catholic Bible OT Law: Numbers 3:8 They shall keep all the furnishings (Nu Num.) |
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