Numbers 4:24
New International Version
“This is the service of the Gershonite clans in their carrying and their other work:

New Living Translation
“These Gershonite clans will be responsible for general service and carrying loads.

English Standard Version
This is the service of the clans of the Gershonites, in serving and bearing burdens:

Berean Standard Bible
This is the service of the Gershonite clans regarding work and transport:

King James Bible
This is the service of the families of the Gershonites, to serve, and for burdens:

New King James Version
This is the service of the families of the Gershonites, in serving and carrying:

New American Standard Bible
This is the service of the families of the Gershonites, in serving and in carrying:

NASB 1995
“This is the service of the families of the Gershonites, in serving and in carrying:

NASB 1977
“This is the service of the families of the Gershonites, in serving and in carrying:

Legacy Standard Bible
This is the service of the families of the Gershonites, in serving and in carrying:

Amplified Bible
This is the service of the families of the Gershonites, in serving and in carrying [when on the march]:

Christian Standard Bible
This is the service of the Gershonite clans regarding work and transportation duties:

Holman Christian Standard Bible
This is the service of the Gershonite clans regarding work and transportation duties:

American Standard Version
This is the service of the families of the Gershonites, in serving and in bearing burdens:

Contemporary English Version
The Gershonites will be responsible

English Revised Version
This is the service of the families of the Gershonites, in serving and in bearing burdens:

GOD'S WORD® Translation
"This is what the Gershonite families will do and what they will carry:

Good News Translation
They shall be responsible for carrying the following objects:

International Standard Version
"These are the responsibilities that the descendants of Gershon are to have:

Majority Standard Bible
This is the service of the Gershonite clans regarding work and transport:

NET Bible
This is the service of the families of Gershonites, as they serve and carry it.

New Heart English Bible
This is the service of the families of the Gershonites, in serving and in bearing burdens:

Webster's Bible Translation
This is the service of the families of the Gershonites, to serve, and for burdens:

World English Bible
“This is the service of the families of the Gershonites, in serving and in bearing burdens:
Literal Translations
Literal Standard Version
This [is] the service of the families of the Gershonite, to serve and for burden:

Young's Literal Translation
This is the service of the families of the Gershonite, to serve -- and for burden,

Smith's Literal Translation
This the service from the families of the Gershonites, for service, and for lifting up:
Catholic Translations
Douay-Rheims Bible
This is the office of the family of the Gersonites :

Catholic Public Domain Version
This is the duty of the family of the Gershonites:

New American Bible
This is the task of the clans of the Gershonites, what they must do and what they must carry:

New Revised Standard Version
This is the service of the clans of the Gershonites, in serving and bearing burdens:
Translations from Aramaic
Lamsa Bible
This is the service of the families of the Gershonites, to serve, and to bear burdens;

Peshitta Holy Bible Translated
This is the service of the family of Gershun to minister and to remove:
OT Translations
JPS Tanakh 1917
This is the service of the families of the Gershonites, in serving and in bearing burdens:

Brenton Septuagint Translation
This is the public service of the family of Gedson, to minister and to bear.

Additional Translations ...
Audio Bible



Context
The Duties of the Gershonites
23from thirty to fifty years old, counting everyone who comes to serve in the work at the Tent of Meeting. 24This is the service of the Gershonite clans regarding work and transport: 25They are to carry the curtains of the tabernacle, the Tent of Meeting with the covering of fine leather over it, the curtains for the entrance to the Tent of Meeting,…

Cross References
Exodus 6:16-19
These were the names of the sons of Levi according to their records: Gershon, Kohath, and Merari. Levi lived 137 years. / The sons of Gershon were Libni and Shimei, by their clans. / The sons of Kohath were Amram, Izhar, Hebron, and Uzziel. Kohath lived 133 years. ...

1 Chronicles 23:6-32
Then David divided the Levites into divisions according to the sons of Levi: Gershom, Kohath, and Merari. / The Gershonites: Ladan and Shimei. / The sons of Ladan: Jehiel the first, Zetham, and Joel—three in all. ...

1 Chronicles 6:16-30
The sons of Levi: Gershom, Kohath, and Merari. / These are the names of the sons of Gershom: Libni and Shimei. / The sons of Kohath: Amram, Izhar, Hebron, and Uzziel. ...

1 Chronicles 15:2
Then David said, “No one but the Levites may carry the ark of God, because the LORD has chosen them to carry the ark of the LORD and to minister before Him forever.”

1 Chronicles 15:12-13
And he said to them, “You are the heads of the Levitical families. You and your relatives must consecrate yourselves so that you may bring the ark of the LORD, the God of Israel, to the place I have prepared for it. / It was because you Levites were not with us the first time that the LORD our God burst forth in anger against us. For we did not consult Him about the proper order.”

1 Chronicles 23:24-32
These were the descendants of Levi by their families—the heads of families, registered individually by name—those twenty years of age or older who worked in the service of the house of the LORD. / For David had said, “The LORD, the God of Israel, has given rest to His people and has come to dwell in Jerusalem forever. / So now the Levites no longer need to carry the tabernacle or any of the articles for its service.” ...

1 Chronicles 24:20-31
Now these were the rest of the descendants of Levi: From the sons of Amram: Shubael; from the sons of Shubael: Jehdeiah. / As for Rehabiah, from his sons: The first was Isshiah. / From the Izharites: Shelomoth; from the sons of Shelomoth: Jahath. ...

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.”

2 Chronicles 31:2
Hezekiah reestablished the divisions of the priests and Levites—each of them according to their duties as priests or Levites—for the burnt offerings and peace offerings, for ministry, for giving thanks, and for singing praises at the gates of the LORD’s dwelling.

Nehemiah 12:44-47
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. / For long ago, in the days of David and Asaph, there were directors for the singers and for the songs of praise and thanksgiving to God. ...

Hebrews 9:6
When everything had been prepared in this way, the priests entered regularly into the first room to perform their sacred duties.

Hebrews 9:21
In the same way, he sprinkled with blood the tabernacle and all the vessels used in worship.

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 10:11
Day after day every priest stands to minister and to offer again and again the same sacrifices, which can never take away sins.


Treasury of Scripture

This is the service of the families of the Gershonites, to serve, and for burdens:

burdens, or carriage

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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














This is the service
The phrase "This is the service" introduces a specific duty or responsibility assigned by God. The Hebrew word for "service" is "עֲבֹדָה" (avodah), which encompasses work, labor, or service, particularly in a religious or sacred context. This term is often used to describe the duties of the Levites in the tabernacle, highlighting the sacred nature of their work. The service of the Gershonites is not merely a task but a divine calling, emphasizing the importance of obedience and dedication in fulfilling God's commands.

of the Gershonite clans
The "Gershonite clans" refers to the descendants of Gershon, the eldest son of Levi. The Gershonites were one of the three main divisions of the Levites, each with distinct responsibilities in the service of the tabernacle. Historically, the Levites were set apart for the service of the Lord, and the Gershonites had specific roles that were crucial for the functioning of the tabernacle. This highlights the organized structure within the Israelite community and the importance of each clan's contribution to the worship and service of God.

regarding work and transport
The phrase "regarding work and transport" specifies the nature of the Gershonites' duties. The Hebrew word for "work" is "מְלָאכָה" (melachah), which can refer to craftsmanship or labor, indicating that their tasks required skill and diligence. "Transport" involves the movement and carrying of the tabernacle's components, underscoring the Gershonites' role in the mobility of the sacred space. This reflects the transient nature of the Israelites' journey through the wilderness and the need for a portable place of worship. The Gershonites' responsibilities were vital for maintaining the tabernacle's sanctity and ensuring that God's presence remained with His people as they traveled. This service symbolizes the broader Christian calling to carry the presence of God into the world, emphasizing faithfulness and dedication in our spiritual journey.

Parallel Commentaries ...


Hebrew
This
זֹ֣את (zōṯ)
Pronoun - feminine singular
Strong's 2063: Hereby in it, likewise, the one other, same, she, so much, such deed, that,

is the service
עֲבֹדַ֔ת (‘ă·ḇō·ḏaṯ)
Noun - feminine singular construct
Strong's 5656: Work of any kind

of the Gershonite
הַגֵּרְשֻׁנִּ֑י (hag·gê·rə·šun·nî)
Article | Noun - proper - masculine singular
Strong's 1649: Gershonites -- descendant of Gershon

clans
מִשְׁפְּחֹ֖ת (miš·pə·ḥōṯ)
Noun - feminine plural construct
Strong's 4940: A family, circle of relatives, a class, a species, sort, a tribe, people

regarding work
לַעֲבֹ֖ד (la·‘ă·ḇōḏ)
Preposition-l | Verb - Qal - Infinitive construct
Strong's 5647: To work, to serve, till, enslave

and transport:
וּלְמַשָּֽׂא׃ (ū·lə·maś·śā)
Conjunctive waw, Preposition-l | Noun - masculine singular
Strong's 4853: A burden, tribute, porterage, an utterance, chiefly a, doom, singing, mental, desire


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