Numbers 3:8

Linguistic Bible Translation from Source Texts

They shall care for all the furnishings of the tent of meeting and the duties of the people of Israel, to perform the service of the tabernacle.

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Other Translations

  • King James Version 1769 (Standard Version)

    And they shall keep all the instruments of the tabernacle of the congregation, and the charge of the children of Israel, to do the service of the tabernacle.

  • KJV1611 – Modern English

    And they shall keep all the furnishings of the tent of meeting, and the charge of the children of Israel, to perform the service of the tabernacle.

  • King James Version 1611 (Original)

    And they shall keep all the instruments of the tabernacle of the congregation, and the charge of the children of Israel, to do the service of the tabernacle.

  • American Standard Version with Strong's Numbers

    And they shall keep{H8104} all the furniture{H3627} of the tent{H168} of meeting,{H4150} and the charge{H4931} of the children{H1121} of Israel,{H3478} to do{H5647} the service{H5656} of the tabernacle.{H4908}

  • King James Version with Strong's Numbers

    And they shall keep{H8104}{(H8804)} all the instruments{H3627} of the tabernacle{H168} of the congregation{H4150}, and the charge{H4931} of the children{H1121} of Israel{H3478}, to do{H5647}{(H8800)} the service{H5656} of the tabernacle{H4908}.

  • Tyndale Bible (1526/1534)

    And they shall wayte apo all ye apparell of ye tabernacle of witnesse and apon ye childern of Ysrael to doo ye seruyce of the habitacio.

  • Coverdale Bible (1535)

    and kepe all the apparell of the Tabernacle of wytnesse, and wayte vpon the children of Israel, to mynistre in the seruyce of the habitacion.

  • Geneva Bible (1560)

    They shall also keepe all the instrumentes of the Tabernacle of the Congregation, and haue the charge of the children of Israel to doe the seruice of the Tabernacle.

  • Bishops' Bible (1568)

    They shall kepe all the instrumentes of the tabernacle of the congregation, & haue the charge of the chyldren of Israel, to do the seruice of the tabernacle.

  • Authorized King James Version (1611)

    And they shall keep all the instruments of the tabernacle of the congregation, and the charge of the children of Israel, to do the service of the tabernacle.

  • Webster's Bible (1833)

    They shall keep all the furnishings of the Tent of Meeting, and the obligations of the children of Israel, to do the service of the tabernacle.

  • Young's Literal Translation (1862/1898)

    and they have kept all the vessels of the tent of meeting, and the charge of the sons of Israel, to do the service of the tabernacle;

  • American Standard Version (1901)

    And they shall keep all the furniture of the tent of meeting, and the charge of the children of Israel, to do the service of the tabernacle.

  • American Standard Version (1901)

    And they shall keep all the furniture of the tent of meeting, and the charge of the children of Israel, to do the service of the tabernacle.

  • Bible in Basic English (1941)

    And they will have the care of all the vessels of the Tent of meeting, and will do for the children of Israel all the necessary work of the House.

  • World English Bible (2000)

    They shall keep all the furnishings of the Tent of Meeting, and the obligations of the children of Israel, to do the service of the tabernacle.

  • NET Bible® (New English Translation)

    And they are responsible for all the furnishings of the tent of meeting, and for the needs of the Israelites, as they serve in the tabernacle.

Referenced Verses

  • Num 4:15 : 15 When Aaron and his sons have finished covering the sanctuary and all its furnishings as the camp sets out, the sons of Kohath shall come to carry them, but they must not touch the holy things, lest they die. These are the tasks of the sons of Kohath regarding the tent of meeting.
  • Num 4:28 : 28 This is the service of the Gershonite clans in the tent of meeting. Their responsibilities shall be under the direction of Ithamar, the son of Aaron the priest.
  • Num 4:33 : 33 This is the work of the Merarite clans, as part of all their service in the tent of meeting. It is under the supervision of Ithamar, the son of Aaron the priest.
  • Num 10:17 : 17 Then the Tabernacle was taken down, and the sons of Gershon and the sons of Merari, who carried the Tabernacle, set out.
  • Num 10:21 : 21 Then the Kohathites, who carried the holy things, set out; the Tabernacle was to be set up before their arrival.
  • 1 Chr 26:20-28 : 20 And the Levites, led by Ahijah, were in charge of the treasures of the house of God and the treasures of the holy things. 21 The sons of Ladan, who were descendants of the Gershonites, came through Ladan. Jehieli was the leader among the heads of the families of Ladan the Gershonite. 22 The sons of Jehieli were Zetham and his brother Joel, who were assigned to oversee the treasuries of the LORD's temple. 23 From the Amramites, Izharites, Hebronites, and Uzzielites: 24 Shebuel, a descendant of Gershom, the son of Moses, was the overseer in charge of the treasuries. 25 His relatives descended from Eliezer: Rehabiah, his son; Jeshaiah, his son; Joram, his son; Zichri, his son; and Shelomith, his son. 26 Shelomith and his relatives were in charge of all the treasures of the dedicated things that King David, the heads of families, and the commanders of thousands and hundreds, and the military officers had set apart. 27 From the spoils won in battles, they had dedicated them to maintain and repair the house of the LORD. 28 Everything that Samuel the seer, Saul son of Kish, Abner son of Ner, and Joab son of Zeruiah had dedicated—all the dedicated things were under the care of Shelomith and his brothers.
  • Ezra 8:24-30 : 24 Then I set apart twelve of the leading priests—Sherebiah, Hashabiah, and with them ten of their brothers. 25 I weighed out to them the silver, gold, and articles—the offering for the house of our God that the king, his counselors, his officials, and all the Israelites who were present had donated. 26 And I weighed out into their hands 650 talents of silver, 100 silver vessels worth talents, and 100 talents of gold. 27 Also, twenty gold basins worth 1,000 darics, and two vessels of polished bronze, as desirable as gold. 28 I said to them, 'You are holy to the LORD, and the vessels are holy. The silver and gold are a freewill offering to the LORD, the God of your ancestors.' 29 Be diligent and guard them until you weigh them out in the presence of the leading priests, the Levites, and the leaders of the families of Israel in Jerusalem, within the chambers of the house of the LORD. 30 So the priests and the Levites received the weight of the silver, gold, and vessels to bring them to Jerusalem, to the house of our God.
  • Isa 52:11 : 11 Depart, depart, go out from there! Touch no unclean thing! Come out from it and be pure, you who carry the vessels of the LORD.

Similar Verses (AI)

These verses are found using AI-powered semantic similarity based on meaning and context. Results may occasionally include unexpected connections.

  • Num 3:6-7
    2 verses
    92%

    6 Bring the tribe of Levi near and present them before Aaron the priest, that they may assist him.

    7 They shall be responsible for his duties and the duties of the entire congregation before the tent of meeting, to perform the service of the tabernacle.

  • 1 Chr 23:32
    85%

    32 In this way they fulfilled their duty to care for the Tent of Meeting, the holy place, and their brothers, the descendants of Aaron, for the service of the house of the Lord.

  • Num 3:31-32
    2 verses
    83%

    31 Their duty included the ark, the table, the lampstand, the altars, the vessels of the sanctuary used in ministering, the screen, and all the work related to these.

    32 The chief of the leaders of the Levites was Eleazar, the son of Aaron the priest, who had oversight of those keeping charge of the sanctuary.

  • Num 18:3-6
    4 verses
    81%

    3 They are to guard your duties and the duties of the entire tent, but they must not come near the sacred furnishings or the altar, so they will not die—and neither will you.

    4 They are to join you and take responsibility for the care of the tent of meeting, performing all its service. No unauthorized person may come near you.

    5 You are to perform the duties of the sanctuary and the altar, so that no further wrath will fall on the Israelites.

    6 I myself have chosen your brothers, the Levites, from among the Israelites as a gift to you, dedicated to the LORD for their service at the tent of meeting.

  • Num 8:26
    81%

    26 Instead, they may assist their brothers in performing their duties at the tent of meeting, but they themselves must no longer do the work. This is how you are to assign the Levites to their responsibilities.

  • Num 1:50
    81%

    50 Instead, appoint the Levites to be in charge of the tabernacle of the covenant, all its furnishings, and everything that belongs to it. They are to carry the tabernacle and all its furnishings, serve it, and camp around it.

  • Num 7:5
    78%

    5 “Accept these from them so that they may be used for the work of the Tent of Meeting. Assign them to the Levites according to their roles of service.”

  • Num 8:22-24
    3 verses
    78%

    22 Afterwards, the Levites came to perform their duties in the tent of meeting under the supervision of Aaron and his sons. They did as the LORD commanded Moses concerning the Levites.

    23 The LORD spoke to Moses, saying,

    24 This applies to the Levites: From twenty-five years old and upward, they shall enter to perform the work of the tent of meeting.

  • Num 8:14-15
    2 verses
    78%

    14 In this way, you are to set the Levites apart from the Israelites, and the Levites will be mine.

    15 After this, the Levites may go in to serve at the tent of meeting. You shall purify them and present them as a wave offering.

  • Num 18:23
    78%

    23 The Levites shall perform the duties of the tent of meeting and bear the responsibility for their sins. This is a perpetual ordinance for your generations, but they shall not have any inheritance among the Israelites.

  • Num 3:36
    78%

    36 The appointed duty of the sons of Merari included the frames of the tabernacle, its bars, pillars, bases, all its fittings, and all the work associated with these.

  • Num 1:53
    77%

    53 But the Levites are to camp around the tabernacle of the covenant to protect the Israelites from wrath. The Levites are to carry out the responsibilities of the tabernacle of the covenant.

  • Num 4:25-28
    4 verses
    77%

    25 They shall carry the curtains of the tabernacle, the tent of meeting with its covering, the covering of fine leather that is on top of it, the screen for the entrance of the tent of meeting,

    26 And the hangings of the courtyard, the screen for the entrance of the gate of the courtyard which surrounds the tabernacle and the altar, along with their cords, all their utensils for service, and everything assigned for their care—they shall serve.

    27 Under the command of Aaron and his sons, shall be all the service of the Gershonites, all their burdens and all their work. You shall assign to them their responsibilities and duties.

    28 This is the service of the Gershonite clans in the tent of meeting. Their responsibilities shall be under the direction of Ithamar, the son of Aaron the priest.

  • Num 4:31-32
    2 verses
    76%

    31 This is what they are responsible to carry as part of all their work in the tent of meeting: the frames of the tabernacle, its crossbars, its posts, and its bases.

    32 Also the posts of the surrounding courtyard, their bases, tent pegs, cords, and all their utensils for service. Assign their responsibilities by name for everything they are to carry.

  • Ezek 44:14
    76%

    14 I will appoint them as caretakers of the temple to perform all its duties and all that needs to be done within it.

  • Num 8:9
    76%

    9 Bring the Levites to the front of the tent of meeting and assemble the entire Israelite community.

  • Num 3:25
    76%

    25 The duties of the sons of Gershon in the tent of meeting included the tabernacle, the tent, its covering, the curtain at the entrance of the tent of meeting,

  • Lev 8:35
    75%

    35 You must remain at the entrance to the Tent of Meeting day and night for seven days and keep the Lord's charge so that you will not die, for this is what I was commanded.

  • Num 3:28
    75%

    28 Their census, counting every male a month old and upward, numbered 8,600, responsible for the duties of the sanctuary.

  • Num 4:19
    75%

    19 Do this for them so that they may live and not die when they approach the most holy things. Aaron and his sons shall go in and assign each man his task and what he is to carry.

  • Num 8:19-20
    2 verses
    75%

    19 I have given the Levites as gifts to Aaron and his sons from among the Israelites to do the work of the Israelites in the tent of meeting and to make atonement for them, so that no plague will come upon the Israelites when they approach the sanctuary.

    20 Moses, Aaron, and the entire Israelite community did with the Levites everything the LORD commanded Moses concerning them.

  • Num 8:11
    75%

    11 Aaron is to present the Levites before the LORD as a wave offering from the Israelites so that they may perform the service of the LORD.

  • Exod 38:21
    75%

    21 These are the accounts of the tabernacle, the tabernacle of the testimony, recorded as Moses commanded, by the Levites under the direction of Ithamar, son of Aaron the priest.

  • Ezek 44:16
    74%

    16 They alone shall enter My sanctuary, and they shall approach My table to serve Me. They will keep My charge.

  • Num 3:9
    74%

    9 You shall give the Levites to Aaron and his sons; they are wholly given to him from among the people of Israel.

  • 1 Chr 9:28
    74%

    28 Some of them were in charge of the vessels used in worship. They were responsible for bringing them in and taking them out by count.

  • 1 Chr 23:28
    74%

    28 Their job was to assist the descendants of Aaron in the service of the house of the Lord, overseeing the courtyards, the rooms, the ceremonial cleansing of all holy things, and the work of the service of the house of God.

  • Ezra 8:29
    74%

    29 Be diligent and guard them until you weigh them out in the presence of the leading priests, the Levites, and the leaders of the families of Israel in Jerusalem, within the chambers of the house of the LORD.

  • Num 3:38
    74%

    38 Those to camp in front of the tabernacle, on the east side before the tent of meeting, were Moses, Aaron, and his sons, keeping charge of the sanctuary for the duties of the people of Israel. Any outsider who approached was to be put to death.

  • Exod 27:21
    74%

    21 In the Tent of Meeting, outside the veil that is in front of the Testimony, Aaron and his sons shall tend the lamp from evening till morning before the LORD. This is to be a lasting ordinance among the Israelites for generations to come.

  • Num 4:15
    73%

    15 When Aaron and his sons have finished covering the sanctuary and all its furnishings as the camp sets out, the sons of Kohath shall come to carry them, but they must not touch the holy things, lest they die. These are the tasks of the sons of Kohath regarding the tent of meeting.

  • 1 Chr 6:48
    73%

    48 To the sons of Merari, for their families, from the tribes of Reuben, Gad, and Zebulun, they allotted twelve cities by lot.

  • Exod 31:10
    73%

    10 the woven garments, both the holy garments for Aaron the priest and the garments for his sons to serve as priests,

  • Lev 8:3
    73%

    3 And gather the entire congregation at the entrance to the Tent of Meeting.

  • Exod 31:7
    73%

    7 the tent of meeting, the ark of the covenant, and the atonement cover upon it, and all the furnishings of the tent,

  • Num 18:31
    73%

    31 You and your households may eat it anywhere, as it is your wages in return for your service in the tent of meeting.

  • Num 4:12
    73%

    12 They shall take all the utensils used for serving in the sanctuary, place them in a blue cloth, cover them with a covering of fine leather, and put them on a carrying frame.