Numbers 4:10
New International Version
Then they are to wrap it and all its accessories in a covering of the durable leather and put it on a carrying frame.

New Living Translation
Then they must cover the lampstand and its accessories with fine goatskin leather and place the bundle on a carrying frame.

English Standard Version
And they shall put it with all its utensils in a covering of goatskin and put it on the carrying frame.

Berean Standard Bible
Then they shall wrap it and all its utensils inside a covering of fine leather and put it on the carrying frame.

King James Bible
And they shall put it and all the vessels thereof within a covering of badgers' skins, and shall put it upon a bar.

New King James Version
Then they shall put it with all its utensils in a covering of badger skins, and put it on a carrying beam.

New American Standard Bible
and they shall put it and all its utensils in a covering of fine leather, and put it on the carrying bars.

NASB 1995
and they shall put it and all its utensils in a covering of porpoise skin, and shall put it on the carrying bars.

NASB 1977
and they shall put it and all its utensils in a covering of porpoise skin, and shall put it on the carrying bars.

Legacy Standard Bible
and they shall put it and all its utensils in a covering of porpoise skin and shall put it on the carrying bars.

Amplified Bible
and they shall put the lampstand and all its utensils in a covering of porpoise skin, and shall put it on the carrying bars.

Christian Standard Bible
Then they are to place it with all its utensils inside a covering made of fine leather and put them on the carrying frame.

Holman Christian Standard Bible
Then they must place it with all its utensils inside a covering made of manatee skin and put them on the carrying frame.”

American Standard Version
and they shall put it and all the vessels thereof within a covering of sealskin, and shall put it upon the frame.

Contemporary English Version
All of this will then be covered with a piece of fine leather and placed on a carrying frame.

English Revised Version
and they shall put it and all the vessels thereof within a covering of sealskin, and shall put it upon the frame.

GOD'S WORD® Translation
Then they will put the lamp stand and all its utensils under a covering of fine leather and put them on a frame to carry them.

Good News Translation
They shall wrap it and all its equipment in a fine leather cover and place it on a carrying frame.

International Standard Version
Then they are to put them with all the other utensils on the leather-dyed skin covering and set them on the beams for transport.

Majority Standard Bible
Then they shall wrap it and all its utensils inside a covering of fine leather and put it on the carrying frame.

NET Bible
Then they must put it with all its utensils in a covering of fine leather, and put it on a carrying beam.

New Heart English Bible
They shall put it and all its vessels within a covering of sealskin, and shall put it on the frame.

Webster's Bible Translation
And they shall put it, and all its vessels, within a covering of badgers' skins, and shall put it upon a bar.

World English Bible
They shall put it and all its vessels within a covering of sealskin, and shall put it on the frame.
Literal Translations
Literal Standard Version
and they have put it and all its vessels into a covering of tachash skin, and have put [it] on the bar.

Young's Literal Translation
and they have put it and all its vessels unto a covering of badger skin, and have put it on the bar.

Smith's Literal Translation
And they gave it and all its vessels into a covering of tahash skins, and they gave upon the bar.
Catholic Translations
Douay-Rheims Bible
And over all they shall put a cover of violet skins and put in the bars.

Catholic Public Domain Version
And over all this they shall place a covering of violet skins, and they shall draw in the bars.

New American Bible
The menorah with all its utensils they shall then put in a covering of yellow-orange skin, and place on a litter.

New Revised Standard Version
and they shall put it with all its utensils in a covering of fine leather, and put it on the carrying frame.
Translations from Aramaic
Lamsa Bible
And they shall put it and all its vessels within a covering of badgers' skins, and shall put it upon its poles.

Peshitta Holy Bible Translated
And they shall put it and all its implements in a cover of leather of sky blue and they will set it on its poles.
OT Translations
JPS Tanakh 1917
And they shall put it and all the vessels thereof within a covering of sealskin, and shall put it upon a bar.

Brenton Septuagint Translation
And they shall put it, and all its vessels, into a blue skin cover; and they shall put it on bearers.

Additional Translations ...
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Context
The Duties of the Kohathites
9They are to take a blue cloth and cover the lampstand used for light, together with its lamps, wick trimmers, and trays, as well as the jars of oil with which to supply it. 10Then they shall wrap it and all its utensils inside a covering of fine leather and put it on the carrying frame. 11Over the gold altar they are to spread a blue cloth, cover it with fine leather, and insert the poles.…

Cross References
Exodus 25:9
You must make the tabernacle and design all its furnishings according to the pattern I show you.

Exodus 25:14-15
Insert the poles into the rings on the sides of the ark, in order to carry it. / The poles are to remain in the rings of the ark; they must not be removed.

Exodus 26:14
Also make a covering for the tent out of ram skins dyed red, and over that a covering of fine leather.

Exodus 27:7
The poles are to be inserted into the rings so that the poles are on two sides of the altar when it is carried.

Exodus 30:4-5
And make two gold rings below the molding on opposite sides to hold the poles used to carry it. / Make the poles of acacia wood and overlay them with gold.

Exodus 35:12
the ark with its poles and mercy seat, and the veil to shield it;

Exodus 36:19
Additionally, he made for the tent a covering of ram skins dyed red, and over that a covering of fine leather.

Exodus 37:5
He inserted the poles into the rings on the sides of the ark in order to carry it.

Exodus 39:34
the covering of ram skins dyed red, the covering of fine leather, and the veil of the covering;

Exodus 40:19
Then he spread the tent over the tabernacle and put the covering over the tent, just as the LORD had commanded him.

1 Kings 8:4
and they brought up the ark of the LORD and the Tent of Meeting with all its sacred furnishings. So the priests and Levites carried them up.

1 Chronicles 15:15
And the Levites carried the ark of God on their shoulders with the poles, as Moses had commanded in accordance with the word of the LORD.

2 Chronicles 5:5
and they brought up the ark and the Tent of Meeting with all its sacred furnishings. The Levitical priests carried them up.

Hebrews 9:4
containing the golden altar of incense and the gold-covered ark of the covenant. Inside the ark were the gold jar of manna, Aaron’s staff that had budded, and the stone tablets of the covenant.

Hebrews 9:11
But when Christ came as high priest of the good things that have come, He went through the greater and more perfect tabernacle that is not made by hands and is not a part of this creation.


Treasury of Scripture

And they shall put it and all the vessels thereof within a covering of badgers' skins, and shall put it on a bar.

Numbers 4:6,12
And shall put thereon the covering of badgers' skins, and shall spread over it a cloth wholly of blue, and shall put in the staves thereof…

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Numbers 4
1. The age at which the Levites were to serve, and the duration of the service
4. The duty of the Kohathites
16. The charge of Eleazar
17. The office of the priests
21. The duty of the Gershonites
29. Of the Merarites
34. The number of the Kohathites
38. Of the Gershonites
42. And of the Merarites














Then they shall wrap it and all its utensils
This phrase refers to the Kohathites' responsibility to handle the sacred objects of the Tabernacle. The wrapping signifies the care and reverence required for holy items, emphasizing the sanctity of worship. The utensils, likely including items like tongs and firepans, were essential for the service of the Tabernacle, highlighting the detailed instructions God provided for worship. This meticulous care can be seen as a precursor to the reverence shown in the New Testament for the body of Christ, the ultimate sacred vessel.

inside a covering of fine leather
The use of fine leather, possibly from sea cows or another durable source, indicates the importance of protecting sacred objects from the elements and from being seen by unauthorized individuals. This covering symbolizes the holiness and separation of God's presence, akin to the veil in the Temple that separated the Holy of Holies. The concept of covering also points to the protective nature of God's covenant with His people, as seen in the protective covering of Christ's righteousness over believers.

and put it on the carrying frame.
The carrying frame, or poles, allowed the Kohathites to transport the sacred items without directly touching them, adhering to the command that only the priests could handle the holy objects directly. This method of transport underscores the mobility of God's presence with the Israelites during their wilderness journey, foreshadowing the indwelling of the Holy Spirit in believers, making them temples of God. The carrying frame also reflects the burden and privilege of carrying God's presence, a theme echoed in the New Testament with the call to bear one's cross and follow Christ.

Persons / Places / Events
1. The Kohathites
A Levitical family responsible for the care and transport of the most sacred objects of the tabernacle, including the Ark of the Covenant.

2. The Tabernacle
The portable dwelling place for the divine presence among the Israelites, containing sacred objects used in worship.

3. Moses and Aaron
Leaders of the Israelites who were responsible for overseeing the duties of the Levites, including the Kohathites.

4. The Covering of Fine Leather
A protective covering used to wrap sacred objects, signifying the importance and holiness of these items.

5. The Carrying Frame
A structure used to transport the sacred objects, ensuring they were moved with reverence and care.
Teaching Points
Reverence for the Holy
The meticulous care in handling sacred objects reflects the reverence due to God and His commands. We are called to approach God with the same respect and awe in our worship and daily lives.

Obedience to God's Instructions
The specific instructions given to the Kohathites underscore the importance of obedience. Our lives should reflect a commitment to following God's Word with precision and faithfulness.

Symbolism of Covering
The use of a fine leather covering symbolizes protection and sanctity. In our spiritual walk, we are covered by the righteousness of Christ, which protects and sanctifies us.

Role of the Community
The division of labor among the Levites highlights the importance of community and shared responsibility in serving God. We are called to work together in the body of Christ, each fulfilling our unique roles.(10) Upon a bar.--Better, upon a pole, or frame made for bearing. (Comp. Numbers 13:23, where the same word mot is rendered "a staff.")

Verse 10. - Upon a bar - i.e., a bearing-frame. Απ ἀναφορέων, Septuagint; "upon a rest," Targum of Palestine.

Parallel Commentaries ...


Hebrew
Then they shall place
וְנָתְנ֤וּ (wə·nā·ṯə·nū)
Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Conjunctive perfect - third person common plural
Strong's 5414: To give, put, set

it
וְאֶת־ (wə·’eṯ-)
Conjunctive waw | Direct object marker
Strong's 853: Untranslatable mark of the accusative case

with all
כָּל־ (kāl-)
Noun - masculine singular construct
Strong's 3605: The whole, all, any, every

its utensils
כֵּלֶ֔יהָ (kê·le·hā)
Noun - masculine plural construct | third person feminine singular
Strong's 3627: Something prepared, any apparatus

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

a covering
מִכְסֵ֖ה (miḵ·sêh)
Noun - masculine singular construct
Strong's 4372: A covering, weatherboarding

of fine leather
תָּ֑חַשׁ (tā·ḥaš)
Noun - masculine singular
Strong's 8476: Perhaps porpoise (a kind of leather or skin)

and put
וְנָתְנ֖וּ (wə·nā·ṯə·nū)
Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Conjunctive perfect - third person common plural
Strong's 5414: To give, put, set

[it] on
עַל־ (‘al-)
Preposition
Strong's 5921: Above, over, upon, against

the carrying frame.
הַמּֽוֹט׃ (ham·mō·wṭ)
Article | Noun - masculine singular
Strong's 4132: A wavering, fall, a pole, a yoke


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