Numbers 3:14
New International Version
The LORD said to Moses in the Desert of Sinai,

New Living Translation
The LORD spoke again to Moses in the wilderness of Sinai. He said,

English Standard Version
And the LORD spoke to Moses in the wilderness of Sinai, saying,

Berean Standard Bible
Then the LORD spoke to Moses in the Wilderness of Sinai, saying,

King James Bible
And the LORD spake unto Moses in the wilderness of Sinai, saying,

New King James Version
Then the LORD spoke to Moses in the Wilderness of Sinai, saying:

New American Standard Bible
Then the LORD spoke to Moses in the wilderness of Sinai, saying,

NASB 1995
Then the LORD spoke to Moses in the wilderness of Sinai, saying,

NASB 1977
Then the LORD spoke to Moses in the wilderness of Sinai, saying,

Legacy Standard Bible
Then Yahweh spoke to Moses in the wilderness of Sinai, saying,

Amplified Bible
Then the LORD spoke to Moses in the Wilderness of Sinai, saying,

Christian Standard Bible
The LORD spoke to Moses in the Wilderness of Sinai:

Holman Christian Standard Bible
The LORD spoke to Moses in the Wilderness of Sinai: “

American Standard Version
And Jehovah spake unto Moses in the wilderness of Sinai, saying,

Contemporary English Version
In the Sinai Desert the LORD said to Moses,

English Revised Version
And the LORD spake unto Moses in the wilderness of Sinai, saying,

GOD'S WORD® Translation
The LORD said to Moses in the Desert of Sinai,

Good News Translation
In the Sinai Desert the LORD commanded Moses

International Standard Version
The LORD also told Moses in the Sinai wilderness,

Majority Standard Bible
Then the LORD spoke to Moses in the Wilderness of Sinai, saying,

NET Bible
Then the LORD spoke to Moses in the wilderness of Sinai:

New Heart English Bible
The LORD spoke to Moses in the wilderness of Sinai, saying,

Webster's Bible Translation
And the LORD spoke to Moses in the wilderness of Sinai, saying,

World English Bible
Yahweh spoke to Moses in the wilderness of Sinai, saying,
Literal Translations
Literal Standard Version
And YHWH speaks to Moses in the wilderness of Sinai, saying,

Young's Literal Translation
And Jehovah speaketh unto Moses in the wilderness of Sinai, saying,

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

Catholic Public Domain Version
And the Lord spoke to Moses in the desert of Sinai, saying:

New American Bible
The LORD said to Moses in the wilderness of Sinai:

New Revised Standard Version
Then the LORD spoke to Moses in the wilderness of Sinai, saying:
Translations from Aramaic
Lamsa Bible
And the LORD spoke to Moses in the wilderness of Sinai, saying,

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

Brenton Septuagint Translation
And the Lord spoke to Moses in the wilderness of Sina, saying,

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Context
The Registration of the Levites
14Then the LORD spoke to Moses in the Wilderness of Sinai, saying, 15“Number the Levites by their families and clans. You are to count every male a month old or more.”…

Cross References
Exodus 6:16-20
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. ...

Exodus 28:1
“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.

Leviticus 8:6-13
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. / Then he put the breastpiece on him and placed the Urim and Thummim in the breastpiece. ...

Numbers 1:47-54
The Levites, however, were not numbered along with them by the tribe of their fathers. / For the LORD had said to Moses: / “Do not number the tribe of Levi in the census with the other Israelites. ...

Numbers 8:5-26
Again the LORD spoke to Moses, saying, / “Take the Levites from among the Israelites and make them ceremonially clean. / This is what you must do to cleanse them: Sprinkle them with the water of purification. Have them shave their whole bodies and wash their clothes, and so purify themselves. ...

Numbers 18:1-7
So the LORD said to Aaron, “You and your sons and your father’s house must bear the iniquity involving the sanctuary. And you and your sons alone must bear the iniquity involving your priesthood. / But bring with you also your brothers from the tribe of Levi, the tribe of your father, that they may join you and assist you and your sons before the Tent of the Testimony. / And they shall attend to your duties and to all the duties of the Tent; but they must not come near to the furnishings of the sanctuary or the altar, or both they and you will die. ...

Deuteronomy 10:8-9
At that time the LORD set apart the tribe of Levi to carry the ark of the covenant of the LORD, to stand before the LORD to serve Him, and to pronounce blessings in His name, as they do to this day. / That is why Levi has no portion or inheritance among his brothers; the LORD is his inheritance, as the LORD your God promised him.

1 Chronicles 6:48-49
Their fellow Levites were assigned to every kind of service of the tabernacle, the house of God. / But Aaron and his sons did all the work of the Most Holy Place. They presented the offerings on the altar of burnt offering and on the altar of incense to make atonement for Israel, according to all that Moses the servant of God had commanded.

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.

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.” ...

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.”

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. ...

Ezekiel 44:10-16
Surely the Levites who wandered away from Me when Israel went astray, and who wandered away from Me after their idols, will bear the consequences of their iniquity. / Yet they shall be ministers in My sanctuary, having charge of the gates of the temple and ministering there. They shall slaughter the burnt offerings and other sacrifices for the people and stand before them to minister to them. / Because they ministered before their idols and became a stumbling block of iniquity to the house of Israel, therefore I swore with an uplifted hand concerning them that they would bear the consequences of their iniquity, declares the Lord GOD. ...

Matthew 2:6
‘But you, Bethlehem, in the land of Judah, are by no means least among the rulers of Judah, for out of you will come a ruler who will be the shepherd of My people Israel.’”

Luke 1:5
In the time of Herod king of Judea there was a priest named Zechariah, who belonged to the priestly division of Abijah, and whose wife Elizabeth was a descendant of Aaron.


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Numbers 3
1. The sons of Aaron
5. The Levites are given to the priests instead of the firstborn
14. Are numbered by their families
21. The families, number, and charge of the Gershonites
27. Of the Kohathites
33. Of the Merarites
38. The place and charge of Moses and Aaron
40. The firstborn are freed by the Levites
44. The balances are refunded














Then the LORD
The phrase "Then the LORD" signifies a direct communication from God, emphasizing His active role in guiding the Israelites. The Hebrew word for "LORD" here is "Yahweh," the covenant name of God, which underscores His eternal presence and faithfulness. This divine name is a reminder of God's unchanging nature and His commitment to His people, as seen throughout the Pentateuch. It is a call to recognize His sovereignty and holiness.

spoke to Moses
The act of God speaking to Moses highlights the unique relationship between God and His chosen leader. Moses serves as a mediator between God and the Israelites, a role that foreshadows the ultimate mediation of Christ. The Hebrew verb "dabar" (to speak) indicates not just communication but authoritative instruction. This underscores the importance of Moses' leadership and the divine origin of the laws and instructions he conveys.

in the Wilderness of Sinai
The "Wilderness of Sinai" is a significant location in Israel's journey, representing both physical and spiritual testing. It is here that the Israelites received the Law, establishing their identity as God's chosen people. The wilderness is a place of dependence on God, where He provides and sustains. Historically, Sinai is associated with the giving of the Ten Commandments, a pivotal moment in the covenant relationship between God and Israel. This setting reminds believers of the importance of obedience and trust in God's provision during times of trial.

saying
The word "saying" introduces the specific message or command that God is about to deliver. It indicates that what follows is of divine origin and carries the weight of God's authority. In the Hebrew text, this is often a precursor to a significant revelation or instruction, emphasizing the need for careful attention and obedience. This serves as a reminder that God's words are not merely historical records but living instructions for His people, relevant for guiding faith and practice today.

Parallel Commentaries ...


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

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

in the Wilderness
בְּמִדְבַּ֥ר (bə·miḏ·bar)
Preposition-b | Noun - masculine singular construct
Strong's 4057: A pasture, a desert, speech

of Sinai,
סִינַ֖י (sî·nay)
Noun - proper - feminine singular
Strong's 5514: Sinai -- the mountain where the law was given

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


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