Numbers 8:5
New International Version
The LORD said to Moses:

New Living Translation
Then the LORD said to Moses,

English Standard Version
And the LORD spoke to Moses, saying,

Berean Standard Bible
Again the LORD spoke to Moses, saying,

King James Bible
And the LORD spake unto Moses, saying,

New King James Version
Then the LORD spoke to Moses, saying:

New American Standard Bible
Again the LORD spoke to Moses, saying,

NASB 1995
Again the LORD spoke to Moses, saying,

NASB 1977
Again the LORD spoke to Moses, saying,

Legacy Standard Bible
Again Yahweh spoke to Moses, saying,

Amplified Bible
Again the LORD spoke to Moses, saying,

Christian Standard Bible
The LORD spoke to Moses:

Holman Christian Standard Bible
The LORD spoke to Moses: “

American Standard Version
And Jehovah spake unto Moses, saying,

Contemporary English Version
The LORD said to Moses:

English Revised Version
And the LORD spake unto Moses, saying,

GOD'S WORD® Translation
The LORD said to Moses,

Good News Translation
The LORD said to Moses,

International Standard Version
Then the LORD told Moses,

Majority Standard Bible
Again the LORD spoke to Moses, saying,

NET Bible
Then the LORD spoke to Moses:

New Heart English Bible
The LORD spoke to Moses, saying,

Webster's Bible Translation
And the LORD spoke to Moses, saying,

World English Bible
Yahweh spoke to Moses, saying,
Literal Translations
Literal Standard Version
And YHWH speaks to Moses, saying,

Young's Literal Translation
And Jehovah speaketh unto Moses, saying,

Smith's Literal Translation
And Jehovah will speak to Moses, saying,
Catholic Translations
Douay-Rheims Bible
And the Lord spoke to Moses, saying :

Catholic Public Domain Version
And the Lord spoke to Moses, saying:

New American Bible
The LORD said to Moses:

New Revised Standard Version
The LORD spoke to Moses, saying:
Translations from Aramaic
Lamsa Bible
And the LORD spoke to Moses, saying,

Peshitta Holy Bible Translated
And LORD JEHOVAH spoke with Moshe and said to him:
OT Translations
JPS Tanakh 1917
And the LORD spoke unto Moses, saying:

Brenton Septuagint Translation
And the Lord spoke to Moses, saying,

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Context
Cleansing the Levites
5Again the LORD spoke to Moses, saying, 6“Take the Levites from among the Israelites and make them ceremonially clean.…

Cross References
Exodus 29:1-9
“Now this is what you are to do to consecrate Aaron and his sons to serve Me as priests: Take a young bull and two rams without blemish, / along with unleavened bread, unleavened cakes mixed with oil, and unleavened wafers anointed with oil. Make them out of fine wheat flour, / put them in a basket, and present them in the basket, along with the bull and the two rams. ...

Leviticus 8:5-13
And Moses said to them, “This is what the LORD has commanded to be done.” / Then Moses presented Aaron and his sons and washed them with water. / He put the tunic on Aaron, tied the sash around him, clothed him with the robe, and put the ephod on him. He tied the woven band of the ephod around him and fastened it to him. ...

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. ...

2 Chronicles 29:5
“Listen to me, O Levites,” he said. “Consecrate yourselves now and consecrate the house of the LORD, the God of your fathers. Remove from the Holy Place every impurity.

Exodus 40:12-15
Then bring Aaron and his sons to the entrance to the Tent of Meeting and wash them with water. / And you are to clothe Aaron with the holy garments, anoint him, and consecrate him, so that he may serve Me as a priest. / Bring his sons forward and clothe them with tunics. ...

Leviticus 16:32-34
The priest who is anointed and ordained to succeed his father as high priest shall make atonement. He will put on the sacred linen garments / and make atonement for the Most Holy Place, the Tent of Meeting, and the altar, and for the priests and all the people of the assembly. / This is to be a permanent statute for you, to make atonement once a year for the Israelites because of all their sins.” And all this was done as the LORD had commanded Moses.

1 Chronicles 23:13
The sons of Amram: Aaron and Moses. Aaron and his descendants were set apart forever to consecrate the most holy things, to burn incense before the LORD, to minister before Him, and to pronounce blessings in His name forever.

Hebrews 7:27
Unlike the other high priests, He does not need to offer daily sacrifices, first for His own sins and then for the sins of the people; He sacrificed for sin once for all when He offered up Himself.

Exodus 28:1-3
“Next, have your brother Aaron brought to you from among the Israelites, along with his sons Nadab, Abihu, Eleazar, and Ithamar, to serve Me as priests. / Make holy garments for your brother Aaron, to give him glory and splendor. / You are to instruct all the skilled craftsmen, whom I have filled with a spirit of wisdom, to make garments for Aaron’s consecration, so that he may serve Me as priest.

Leviticus 21:10
The priest who is highest among his brothers, who has had the anointing oil poured on his head and has been ordained to wear the priestly garments, must not let his hair hang loose or tear his garments.

1 Peter 2:5
you also, like living stones, are being built into a spiritual house to be a holy priesthood, offering spiritual sacrifices acceptable to God through Jesus Christ.

Exodus 30:30
Anoint Aaron and his sons and consecrate them to serve Me as priests.

Leviticus 9:1-7
On the eighth day Moses summoned Aaron and his sons and the elders of Israel. / He said to Aaron, “Take for yourself a young bull for a sin offering and a ram for a burnt offering, both without blemish, and present them before the LORD. / Then speak to the Israelites and say, ‘Take a male goat for a sin offering, a calf and a lamb—both a year old and without blemish—for a burnt offering, ...

Hebrews 5:1-4
Every high priest is appointed from among men to represent them in matters relating to God, to offer gifts and sacrifices for sins. / He is able to deal gently with those who are ignorant and misguided, since he himself is subject to weakness. / That is why he is obligated to offer sacrifices for his own sins, as well as for the sins of the people. ...

Exodus 19:22
Even the priests who approach the LORD must consecrate themselves, or the LORD will break out against them.”


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Again the LORD spoke
This phrase indicates a continuation of divine communication, emphasizing the ongoing relationship between God and Moses. It highlights the direct and personal nature of God's guidance to the leader of Israel. This is a recurring theme throughout the Pentateuch, where God frequently communicates His will to Moses, underscoring Moses' role as a prophet and mediator. The repetition of divine speech also reinforces the authority and authenticity of the instructions given.

to Moses
Moses is a central figure in the Old Testament, chosen by God to lead the Israelites out of Egypt and through the wilderness. His role as a mediator between God and the people is crucial, as he receives the law and instructions directly from God. This communication underscores Moses' unique position and the trust God places in him. Moses' leadership is a type of Christ, who is the ultimate mediator between God and humanity (1 Timothy 2:5).

saying
This introduces the specific message or command that God is about to deliver. It sets the stage for the instructions that follow, which in this context pertain to the consecration and duties of the Levites. The use of "saying" indicates that what follows is not merely narrative but a directive from God, carrying divine authority and requiring obedience.

Persons / Places / Events
1. The LORD (Yahweh)
The covenant-keeping God of Israel, who communicates His will and instructions to His people through His chosen leaders.

2. Moses
The prophet and leader of the Israelites, chosen by God to lead His people out of Egypt and to receive His laws and instructions.

3. The Israelites
The chosen people of God, who are being prepared to serve and worship Him according to His commandments.

4. The Tabernacle
The dwelling place of God among His people, where the Levites are to serve and minister.

5. The Levites
A tribe set apart for the service of the Tabernacle, representing the people before God and maintaining the sacred space.
Teaching Points
God's Communication
God speaks to His people through chosen leaders. We should be attentive to God's word and seek His guidance through Scripture and prayer.

Role of Leadership
Moses serves as a mediator between God and the Israelites. In our communities, we should respect and support those whom God has placed in leadership positions.

Holiness and Service
The setting apart of the Levites underscores the importance of holiness in service to God. We are called to live lives that are consecrated and dedicated to His purposes.

Preparation for Worship
Just as the Levites were prepared for their service, we should prepare our hearts and minds for worship, ensuring that we approach God with reverence and sincerity.

Community and Responsibility
The Levites' role highlights the importance of community and shared responsibility in the worship and service of God. We should actively participate in and contribute to the life of our faith communities.(5) And the Lord spake unto Moses.--As Moses had already officiated in the consecration of the priests (Leviticus 8), so now, notwithstanding the fact that Aaron and his sons were already consecrated, he is commanded to officiate at the cleansing of the Levites.

Verse 5. - The Lord spake unto Moses. At some time subsequent to the command given in chapters Numbers 3:6-13, and no doubt before the passover.

Parallel Commentaries ...


Hebrew
Again the LORD
יְהוָ֖ה (Yah·weh)
Noun - proper - masculine singular
Strong's 3068: LORD -- the proper name of the God of Israel

spoke
וַיְדַבֵּ֥ר (way·ḏab·bêr)
Conjunctive waw | Verb - Piel - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine singular
Strong's 1696: To arrange, to speak, to subdue

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

Moses,
מֹשֶׁ֥ה (mō·šeh)
Noun - proper - masculine singular
Strong's 4872: Moses -- a great Israelite leader, prophet and lawgiver

saying,
לֵּאמֹֽר׃ (lê·mōr)
Preposition-l | Verb - Qal - Infinitive construct
Strong's 559: To utter, say


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