Verse (Click for Chapter) New International Version Count all the men from thirty to fifty years of age who come to serve in the work at the tent of meeting. New Living Translation List all the men between the ages of thirty and fifty who are eligible to serve in the Tabernacle. English Standard Version From thirty years old up to fifty years old, you shall list them, everyone who can come on duty, to do the service of the tent of meeting. Berean Standard Bible from thirty to fifty years old, counting everyone who comes to serve in the work of the Tent of Meeting. King James Bible From thirty years old and upward even unto fifty years old shalt thou number them, every one that entereth into the service, to do the work of the tabernacle of the congregation. New King James Version From thirty years old and above, even to fifty years old, you shall number them, everyone who enters the service to do the work of the tabernacle of meeting. New American Standard Bible from thirty years old and upward, even to fifty years old, you shall count them, everyone who can enter the service to do the work of the tent of meeting. NASB 1995 from thirty years and upward even to fifty years old, you shall number them, everyone who enters the service to do the work of the tent of meeting. NASB 1977 from thirty years and upward even to fifty years old, you shall number them, everyone who enters the service to do the work of the tent of meeting. Legacy Standard Bible from thirty years and upward even to fifty years old, you shall number them, everyone who enters the duty of performing the service of the tent of meeting. Amplified Bible from thirty years and upward to fifty years old, you shall number them, everyone who enters the service to do the work of the Tent of Meeting (tabernacle). Christian Standard Bible Register men from thirty years old to fifty years old, everyone who is qualified to do the work of the tent of meeting. Holman Christian Standard Bible Register men from 30 years old to 50 years old, everyone who is qualified to do the work of the tent of meeting. American Standard Version from thirty years old and upward even unto fifty years old shalt thou number them, every one that entereth upon the service, to do the work of the tent of meeting. English Revised Version from thirty years old and upward even unto fifty years old shalt thou number them, every one that entereth upon the service, to do the work of the tent of meeting. GOD'S WORD® Translation Register all the men between the ages of 30 and 50 who are qualified to serve at the tent of meeting. Good News Translation and to register all the men between the ages of thirty and fifty who were qualified to work in the Tent of the LORD's presence. International Standard Version from 30 to 50 years old as you count them, including everyone who can enter service and perform work at the Tent of Meeting. Majority Standard Bible from thirty to fifty years old, counting everyone who comes to serve in the work of the Tent of Meeting. NET Bible You must number them from thirty years old and upward to fifty years old, all who enter the company to do the work of the tent of meeting. New Heart English Bible you shall count them from thirty years old and upward even to fifty years old, everyone who enters on the service, to do the work of the Tent of Meeting. Webster's Bible Translation From thirty years old and upward even to fifty years old shalt thou number them, every one that entereth into the service, to do the work of the tabernacle of the congregation. World English Bible you shall count them from thirty years old and upward even to fifty years old—everyone who enters on the service, to do the work of the Tent of Meeting. Literal Translations Literal Standard Versionfrom a son of thirty years and upward even to a son of fifty years, you number them—everyone who is going in to the host, to do the service of the Tent of Meeting. Young's Literal Translation from a son of thirty years and upward even unto a son of fifty years thou dost number them, every one who is going in to the host, to do the service of the tent of meeting. Smith's Literal Translation From the son of thirty years and above, and even to the son of fifty years, thou shalt review them all going forth to war, to serve the service of the tent of appointment. Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims BibleFrom thirty years old and upward, unto fifty years old, all that go in to the office of their ministry, and to the service of the covenant of the testimony. Catholic Public Domain Version from thirty years and above, even to fifty years, of all who enter to the office of their ministry and to the service of the covenant of the testimony. New American Bible enrolling all between thirty and fifty years of age who will join the personnel to maintain the tent of meeting. New Revised Standard Version from thirty years old up to fifty years old you shall enroll them, everyone who qualifies to do the work of the tent of meeting. Translations from Aramaic Lamsa BibleFrom thirty years old and upward to fifty years old you shall number them, every able man, to do the work of the tabernacle of the congregation. Peshitta Holy Bible Translated From a son of thirty years and above and unto a son of fifty years, you shall number them, everyone who comes to be able in power and to do service in the Time Tent. OT Translations JPS Tanakh 1917from thirty years old and upward even unto fifty years old shalt thou number them, every one that entereth upon the service, to do the work of the tent of meeting. Brenton Septuagint Translation Take the number of them from five and twenty years old and upwards until fifty years old, every one that goes in to perform the services of the tabernacle of witness. Additional Translations ... Audio Bible Context The Duties of the Merarites29As for the sons of Merari, you are to number them by their clans and families, 30from thirty to fifty years old, counting everyone who comes to serve in the work of the Tent of Meeting. 31This is the duty for all their service at the Tent of Meeting: to carry the frames of the tabernacle with its crossbars, posts, and bases,… Cross References Numbers 8:24-26 “This applies to the Levites: Men twenty-five years of age or older shall enter to perform the service in the work at the Tent of Meeting. / But at the age of fifty, they must retire from performing the work and no longer serve. / After that, they may assist their brothers in fulfilling their duties at the Tent of Meeting, but they themselves are not to do the work. This is how you are to assign responsibilities to the Levites.” 1 Chronicles 23:3-5 The Levites thirty years of age or older were counted, and the total number of men was 38,000. / “Of these,” said David, “24,000 are to oversee the work of the house of the LORD, 6,000 are to be officers and judges, / 4,000 are to be gatekeepers, and 4,000 are to praise the LORD with the instruments I have made for giving praise.” 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.” ... Numbers 1:3 You and Aaron are to number those who are twenty years of age or older by their divisions—everyone who can serve in Israel’s army. Numbers 1:45 So all the Israelites twenty years of age or older who could serve in Israel’s army were counted according to their families. Numbers 3:3-4 These were Aaron’s sons, the anointed priests, who were ordained to serve as priests. / Nadab and Abihu, however, died in the presence of the LORD when they offered unauthorized fire before the LORD in the Wilderness of Sinai. And since they had no sons, only Eleazar and Ithamar served as priests during the lifetime of their father Aaron. Numbers 3:6-9 “Bring the tribe of Levi and present them to Aaron the priest to assist him. / They are to perform duties for him and for the whole congregation before the Tent of Meeting, attending to the service of the tabernacle. / 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. ... Numbers 18:6 Behold, I Myself have selected your fellow Levites from the Israelites as a gift to you, dedicated to the LORD to perform the service for the Tent of Meeting. 1 Chronicles 23:27 For according to the final instructions of David, the Levites twenty years of age or older were counted, 1 Chronicles 28:13 for the divisions of the priests and Levites, for all the work of service in the house of the LORD, and for all the articles of service in the house of the LORD: 1 Chronicles 28:21 The divisions of the priests and Levites are ready for all the service of the house of God, and every willing man of every skill will be at your disposal for the work. The officials and all the people are fully at your command.” 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. Ezra 3:8 In the second month of the second year after they had arrived at the house of God in Jerusalem, Zerubbabel son of Shealtiel, Jeshua son of Jozadak, and the rest of their associates including the priests, the Levites, and all who had returned to Jerusalem from the captivity, began the work. They appointed Levites twenty years of age or older to supervise the construction of the house of the LORD. Luke 3:23 Jesus Himself was about thirty years old when He began His ministry. He was regarded as the son of Joseph, the son of Heli, 1 Timothy 3:1-13 This is a trustworthy saying: If anyone aspires to be an overseer, he desires a noble task. / An overseer, then, must be above reproach, the husband of but one wife, temperate, self-controlled, respectable, hospitable, able to teach, / not dependent on wine, not violent but gentle, peaceable, and free of the love of money. ... Treasury of Scripture From thirty years old and upward even to fifty years old shall you number them, every one that enters into the service, to do the work of the tabernacle of the congregation. service. Numbers 4:3,23 From thirty years old and upward even until fifty years old, all that enter into the host, to do the work in the tabernacle of the congregation… Psalm 110:1-7 A Psalm of David. The LORD said unto my Lord, Sit thou at my right hand, until I make thine enemies thy footstool… 1 Timothy 6:11,12 But thou, O man of God, flee these things; and follow after righteousness, godliness, faith, love, patience, meekness… Jump to Previous Able Age Congregation Count Enter Entereth Enters Fifty Host Labour Meeting Perform Service Tabernacle Tent Thirty Upward WorkJump to Next Able Age Congregation Count Enter Entereth Enters Fifty Host Labour Meeting Perform Service Tabernacle Tent Thirty Upward WorkNumbers 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 from thirty to fifty years old This age range was significant for the Levites, who were tasked with the service of the Tent of Meeting. The age of thirty was considered the age of maturity and full strength, suitable for the demanding physical tasks involved in the tabernacle service. This aligns with the age when Jesus began His public ministry (Luke 3:23), suggesting a period of readiness and maturity for spiritual service. The upper limit of fifty years allowed for a period of service that balanced experience with physical capability, ensuring that the work was carried out efficiently and effectively. counting everyone who comes to serve in the work of the Tent of Meeting Persons / Places / Events 1. The KohathitesA Levitical family responsible for the care of the most sacred objects of the Tabernacle, including the Ark of the Covenant. 2. Moses The leader of the Israelites, who received and communicated God's instructions regarding the organization and duties of the Levites. 3. The Tent of Meeting (Tabernacle) The portable earthly dwelling place of God among the Israelites, where the Kohathites performed their duties. 4. The Age Range (30-50 years) The specified age range for active service in the Tent of Meeting, indicating a period of maturity and strength. 5. The Service The specific duties assigned to the Kohathites, which involved carrying and caring for the sacred objects during the Israelites' travels. Teaching Points The Importance of Maturity in ServiceThe age requirement of 30-50 years signifies the need for maturity, experience, and strength in serving God. This principle can be applied to modern ministry, emphasizing the value of spiritual maturity and readiness. Sacred Responsibility The Kohathites' role in handling the most sacred objects of the Tabernacle underscores the seriousness and reverence required in serving God. Believers today are called to approach their service with the same reverence and dedication. God's Order and Structure The detailed instructions for the Levites' service reflect God's desire for order and structure in worship. This teaches us the importance of organization and preparation in our spiritual lives and church activities. The Role of Community in Service The collective responsibility of the Kohathites highlights the importance of community and teamwork in fulfilling God's work. Believers are encouraged to work together, supporting one another in their spiritual duties. Parallel Commentaries ... Hebrew from thirtyשְׁלֹשִׁ֨ים (šə·lō·šîm) Number - common plural Strong's 7970: Thirty, thirtieth to וְעַ֛ד (wə·‘aḏ) Conjunctive waw | Preposition Strong's 5704: As far as, even to, up to, until, while fifty חֲמִשִּׁ֥ים (ḥă·miš·šîm) Number - common plural Strong's 2572: Fifty years old, בֶּן־ (ben-) Noun - masculine singular construct Strong's 1121: A son counting תִּפְקְדֵ֑ם (tip̄·qə·ḏêm) Verb - Qal - Imperfect - second person masculine singular | third person masculine plural Strong's 6485: To visit, to oversee, muster, charge, care for, miss, deposit everyone כָּל־ (kāl-) Noun - masculine singular construct Strong's 3605: The whole, all, any, every who comes הַבָּא֙ (hab·bā) Article | Verb - Qal - Participle - masculine singular Strong's 935: To come in, come, go in, go to serve לַצָּבָ֔א (laṣ·ṣā·ḇā) Preposition-l, Article | Noun - common singular Strong's 6635: A mass of persons, reg, organized for, war, a campaign in the work עֲבֹדַ֖ת (‘ă·ḇō·ḏaṯ) Noun - feminine singular construct Strong's 5656: Work of any kind of 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 4:30 NIVNumbers 4:30 NLT Numbers 4:30 ESV Numbers 4:30 NASB Numbers 4:30 KJV Numbers 4:30 BibleApps.com Numbers 4:30 Biblia Paralela Numbers 4:30 Chinese Bible Numbers 4:30 French Bible Numbers 4:30 Catholic Bible OT Law: Numbers 4:30 You shall count them from thirty years (Nu Num.) |
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