Verse (Click for Chapter) New International Version They are to carry the curtains of the tabernacle, that is, the tent of meeting, its covering and its outer covering of durable leather, the curtains for the entrance to the tent of meeting, New Living Translation They must carry the curtains of the Tabernacle, the Tabernacle itself with its coverings, the outer covering of fine goatskin leather, and the curtain for the Tabernacle entrance. English Standard Version they shall carry the curtains of the tabernacle and the tent of meeting with its covering and the covering of goatskin that is on top of it and the screen for the entrance of the tent of meeting Berean Standard Bible They 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, King James Bible And they shall bear the curtains of the tabernacle, and the tabernacle of the congregation, his covering, and the covering of the badgers' skins that is above upon it, and the hanging for the door of the tabernacle of the congregation, New King James Version They shall carry the curtains of the tabernacle and the tabernacle of meeting with its covering, the covering of badger skins that is on it, the screen for the door of the tabernacle of meeting, New American Standard Bible they shall carry the curtains of the tabernacle and the tent of meeting with its covering and the covering of fine leather that is on top of it, and the curtain for the entrance of the tent of meeting, NASB 1995 they shall carry the curtains of the tabernacle and the tent of meeting with its covering and the covering of porpoise skin that is on top of it, and the screen for the doorway of the tent of meeting, NASB 1977 they shall carry the curtains of the tabernacle and the tent of meeting with its covering and the covering of porpoise skin that is on top of it, and the screen for the doorway of the tent of meeting, Legacy Standard Bible they shall carry the curtains of the tabernacle and the tent of meeting with its covering and the covering of porpoise skin that is on top of it, and the screen for the doorway of the tent of meeting, Amplified Bible they shall carry the tent curtains of the tabernacle, and the Tent of Meeting, its covering and the covering of porpoise skin (fine leather) that is on top of it, and the curtain for the doorway of the Tent of Meeting (tabernacle), Christian Standard Bible They are to transport the tabernacle curtains, the tent of meeting with its covering and the covering made of fine leather on top of it, the screen for the entrance to the tent of meeting, Holman Christian Standard Bible They are to transport the tabernacle curtains, the tent of meeting with its covering and the covering made of manatee skin on top of it, the screen for the entrance to the tent of meeting, American Standard Version they shall bear the curtains of the tabernacle, and the tent of meeting, its covering, and the covering of sealskin that is above upon it, and the screen for the door of the tent of meeting, Contemporary English Version for carrying the curtains of the sacred tent, its two outer coverings, the curtain for the entrance to the tent, English Revised Version they shall bear the curtains of the tabernacle, and the tent of meeting, its covering, and the covering of sealskin that is above upon it, and the screen for the door of the tent of meeting; GOD'S WORD® Translation They will carry the sheets that are part of the inner tent and the tent of meeting. They will also carry the inner cover for the tent of meeting, the outer cover of fine leather that goes over it, the screen for the entrance to the tent of meeting, Good News Translation the Tent, its inner cover, its outer cover, the fine leather cover on top of it, the curtain for the entrance, International Standard Version They are to carry the curtain of the tent, the covering of the Tent of Meeting, the dyed leather covering that goes over it, the curtain for the entrance to the Tent of Meeting, Majority Standard Bible They 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, NET Bible They must carry the curtains for the tabernacle and the tent of meeting with its covering, the covering of fine leather that is over it, the curtains for the entrance of the tent of meeting, New Heart English Bible they shall carry the curtains of the tabernacle, and the Tent of Meeting, its covering, and the covering of sealskin that is above on it, and the screen for the door of the Tent of Meeting, Webster's Bible Translation And they shall bear the curtains of the tabernacle, and the tabernacle of the congregation, its covering, and the covering of the badgers' skins that is above upon it, and the hanging for the door of the tabernacle of the congregation, World English Bible they shall carry the curtains of the tabernacle and the Tent of Meeting, its covering, the covering of sealskin that is on it, the screen for the door of the Tent of Meeting, Literal Translations Literal Standard Versionand they have carried the curtains of the Dwelling Place, and the Tent of Meeting, its covering, and the covering of the tachash [skin] which [is] on it above, and the veil at the opening of the Tent of Meeting, Young's Literal Translation and they have borne the curtains of the tabernacle, and the tent of meeting, its covering, and the covering of the badger skin which is on it above, and the vail at the opening of the tent of meeting, Smith's Literal Translation And they lifted up the curtains of the dwelling and the tent of appointment, its covering, and the covering of tahash which is upon it from above, and the covering of the door of the tent of appointment. Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims BibleTo carry the curtains of the tabernacle and the roof of the covenant, the other covering, and the violet covering over all, and the hanging that hangeth in the entry of the tabernacle of the covenant, Catholic Public Domain Version to carry the curtains of the tabernacle, and the roof of the covenant, the other covering, and the veil over everything, and the violet tent, which hangs at the entrance of the tabernacle of the covenant, New American Bible they shall carry the curtains of the tabernacle, the tent of meeting with its covering and the outer wrapping of yellow-orange skin, the curtain at the entrance of the tent of meeting, New Revised Standard Version They shall carry the curtains of the tabernacle, and the tent of meeting with its covering, and the outer covering of fine leather that is on top of it, and the screen for the entrance of the tent of meeting, Translations from Aramaic Lamsa BibleThey shall carry the curtains of the tabernacle, and the tabernacle of the congregation itself, the veil of the door thereof, and the covering of the badgers' skins that is upon it, and the hangings of the door of the tabernacle of the congregation, Peshitta Holy Bible Translated They shall take up the curtains of the Tabernacle and the Time Tabernacle. OT Translations JPS Tanakh 1917they shall bear the curtains of the tabernacle, and the tent of meeting, its covering, and the covering of sealskin that is above upon it, and the screen for the door of the tent of meeting; Brenton Septuagint Translation And they shall bear the skins of the tabernacle, and the tabernacle of witness, and its veil, and the blue cover that was on it above, and the cover of the door of the tabernacle of witness. Additional Translations ... Audio Bible Context The Duties of the Gershonites…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, 26the curtains of the courtyard, and the curtains for the entrance at the gate of the courtyard that surrounds the tabernacle and altar, along with their ropes and all the equipment for their service. The Gershonites will do all that needs to be done with these items.… Cross References Exodus 26:1-14 “You are to construct the tabernacle itself with ten curtains of finely spun linen, each with blue, purple, and scarlet yarn, and cherubim skillfully worked into them. / Each curtain shall be twenty-eight cubits long and four cubits wide—all curtains the same size. / Five of the curtains are to be joined together, and the other five joined as well. ... Exodus 36:8-19 All the skilled craftsmen among the workmen made the ten curtains for the tabernacle. They were made of finely spun linen, as well as blue, purple, and scarlet yarn, with cherubim skillfully worked into them. / Each curtain was twenty-eight cubits long and four cubits wide; all the curtains were the same size. / And he joined five of the curtains together, and the other five he joined as well. ... 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 6:2-4 The house that King Solomon built for the LORD was sixty cubits long, twenty cubits wide, and thirty cubits high. / The portico at the front of the main hall of the temple was twenty cubits long, extending across the width of the temple and projecting out ten cubits in front of the temple. / He also had narrow windows framed high in the temple. 2 Chronicles 3:14 He made the veil of blue, purple, and crimson yarn and fine linen, with cherubim woven into it. 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, ... Exodus 25:9 You must make the tabernacle and design all its furnishings according to the pattern I show you. Exodus 35:11 the tabernacle with its tent and covering, its clasps and frames, its crossbars, posts, and bases; Exodus 39:32 So all the work for the tabernacle, the Tent of Meeting, was completed. The Israelites did everything just as the LORD had commanded Moses. Exodus 40:2 “On the first day of the first month you are to set up the tabernacle, the Tent of Meeting. 1 Chronicles 9:19 Shallum son of Kore, the son of Ebiasaph, the son of Korah, and his relatives from the Korahites were assigned to guard the thresholds of the Tent, just as their fathers had been assigned to guard the entrance to the dwelling of the LORD. 1 Chronicles 23:26 So now the Levites no longer need to carry the tabernacle or any of the articles for its service.” 2 Chronicles 5:1 So all the work that Solomon had performed for the house of the LORD was completed. Then Solomon brought in the items his father David had dedicated—the silver, the gold, and all the furnishings—and he placed them in the treasuries of the house of God. John 1:14 The Word became flesh and made His dwelling among us. We have seen His glory, the glory of the one and only Son from the Father, full of grace and truth. Revelation 21:3 And I heard a loud voice from the throne saying: “Behold, the dwelling place of God is with man, and He will dwell with them. They will be His people, and God Himself will be with them as their God. Treasury of Scripture And they shall bear the curtains of the tabernacle, and the tabernacle of the congregation, his covering, and the covering of the badgers' skins that is above on it, and the hanging for the door of the tabernacle of the congregation, the curtains Numbers 3:25,26 And the charge of the sons of Gershon in the tabernacle of the congregation shall be the tabernacle, and the tent, the covering thereof, and the hanging for the door of the tabernacle of the congregation, … Numbers 7:5-7 Take it of them, that they may be to do the service of the tabernacle of the congregation; and thou shalt give them unto the Levites, to every man according to his service… the covering Exodus 26:14 And thou shalt make a covering for the tent of rams' skins dyed red, and a covering above of badgers' skins. Jump to Previous Badger Badgers Bear Borne Carry Congregation Cover Covering Cows Curtain Curtains Door Doorway Entrance Goatskin Hanging Hangings Hides House Leather Meeting Opening Outer Porpoise Screen Sea Sealskin Skin Skins Tabernacle Tent Top VailJump to Next Badger Badgers Bear Borne Carry Congregation Cover Covering Cows Curtain Curtains Door Doorway Entrance Goatskin Hanging Hangings Hides House Leather Meeting Opening Outer Porpoise Screen Sea Sealskin Skin Skins Tabernacle Tent Top VailNumbers 4 1. The age at which the Levites were to serve, and the duration of the service4. 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 They are to carry the curtains of the tabernacle The Levites, specifically the Gershonites, were tasked with transporting the curtains of the tabernacle. These curtains were integral to the structure and function of the tabernacle, serving as its walls and partitions. The tabernacle was a portable sanctuary used by the Israelites during their wilderness wanderings, symbolizing God's presence among His people. The curtains were made of fine linen and blue, purple, and scarlet yarn, representing purity and royalty, and pointing to the holiness and majesty of God. This task highlights the importance of reverence and care in handling sacred objects, a principle that extends to the New Testament understanding of the Church as the temple of the Holy Spirit (1 Corinthians 3:16). the Tent of Meeting with the covering of fine leather over it the curtains for the entrance to the Tent of Meeting Persons / Places / Events 1. The GershonitesA Levitical family responsible for carrying the curtains and coverings of the tabernacle during the Israelites' journey through the wilderness. 2. The Tabernacle The portable dwelling place for the Divine Presence, where the Israelites worshiped God during their journey to the Promised Land. 3. The Tent of Meeting Another term for the tabernacle, emphasizing its role as a place where God met with Moses and the Israelites. 4. The Coverings These include the curtains and various coverings made of fine materials, symbolizing the holiness and separation of the sacred space. 5. The Wilderness Journey The period during which the Israelites traveled from Egypt to the Promised Land, relying on God's guidance and provision. Teaching Points Obedience to God's InstructionsThe Gershonites' role underscores the importance of following God's specific instructions in our lives, trusting that each task has a purpose in His greater plan. The Significance of Sacred Spaces The tabernacle's coverings remind us of the need to honor and protect the sacred spaces in our lives, whether physical places of worship or moments of personal devotion. Unity in Diversity of Roles Just as the Gershonites had a unique role, each believer has a specific function within the body of Christ. Embracing our God-given roles fosters unity and effective ministry. The Journey of Faith The wilderness journey symbolizes our spiritual journey, where we rely on God's guidance and provision, trusting Him to lead us to our ultimate destination.(25) And the tabernacle of the congregation.--Better, And the tent of meeting. The mishkan or dwelling-place is distinguished in Numbers 3:25 from the ohel or tent which covered it. The curtains of the mishkan are represented in Exodus 26:6 as constituting the mishkan itself, the woodwork being apparently regarded as subsidiary to the curtains. These curtains were of fine-twined linen, while the curtains of the ohel or tent were of goats' hair (Exodus 26:1; Exodus 26:7). His covering.--i.e., the covering of rams' skins, which is here distinguished from the outer covering of badgers' skins (Exodus 26:14). . . . Verse 25. - They shall bear the curtains, etc. For these four coverings, of tapestry, of goats' hair, of rams' skins, and of sea-cow skin respectively, see Exodus 26. In addition to these, the Gershonites carried all the hangings belonging to the tabernacle and to the outer court, with the single exception of the "veil" which was wrapped round the ark.Parallel Commentaries ... Hebrew They are to carryוְנָ֨שְׂא֜וּ (wə·nā·śə·’ū) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Conjunctive perfect - third person common plural Strong's 5375: To lift, carry, take the curtains יְרִיעֹ֤ת (yə·rî·‘ōṯ) Noun - feminine plural construct Strong's 3407: A hanging of the tabernacle, הַמִּשְׁכָּן֙ (ham·miš·kān) Article | Noun - masculine singular Strong's 4908: A residence, the Tabernacle 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 with the covering מִכְסֵ֕הוּ (miḵ·sê·hū) Noun - masculine singular construct | third person masculine singular Strong's 4372: A covering, weatherboarding of fine leather הַתַּ֥חַשׁ (hat·ta·ḥaš) Article | Noun - masculine singular Strong's 8476: Perhaps porpoise (a kind of leather or skin) over עָלָ֖יו (‘ā·lāw) Preposition | third person masculine singular Strong's 5921: Above, over, upon, against it, מִלְמָ֑עְלָה (mil·mā·‘ə·lāh) Preposition-m, Preposition-l | Adverb | third person feminine singular Strong's 4605: The upper part, with prefix upward, above, overhead, from the top the curtains מָסַ֔ךְ (mā·saḵ) Noun - masculine singular construct Strong's 4539: A covering, screen for the entrance פֶּ֖תַח (pe·ṯaḥ) Noun - masculine singular construct Strong's 6607: An opening, door, entrance way to the Tent אֹ֥הֶל (’ō·hel) Noun - masculine singular construct Strong's 168: A tent of Meeting, מוֹעֵֽד׃ (mō·w·‘êḏ) Noun - masculine singular Strong's 4150: Appointed time, place, or meeting Links Numbers 4:25 NIVNumbers 4:25 NLT Numbers 4:25 ESV Numbers 4:25 NASB Numbers 4:25 KJV Numbers 4:25 BibleApps.com Numbers 4:25 Biblia Paralela Numbers 4:25 Chinese Bible Numbers 4:25 French Bible Numbers 4:25 Catholic Bible OT Law: Numbers 4:25 They shall carry the curtains (Nu Num.) |
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