Numbers 3:51
New International Version
Moses gave the redemption money to Aaron and his sons, as he was commanded by the word of the LORD.

New Living Translation
And Moses gave the silver for the redemption to Aaron and his sons, just as the LORD had commanded.

English Standard Version
And Moses gave the redemption money to Aaron and his sons, according to the word of the LORD, as the LORD commanded Moses.

Berean Standard Bible
And Moses gave the redemption money to Aaron and his sons in obedience to the word of the LORD, just as the LORD had commanded him.

King James Bible
And Moses gave the money of them that were redeemed unto Aaron and to his sons, according to the word of the LORD, as the LORD commanded Moses.

New King James Version
And Moses gave their redemption money to Aaron and his sons, according to the word of the LORD, as the LORD commanded Moses.

New American Standard Bible
Then Moses gave the redemption money to Aaron and to his sons, at the command of the LORD, just as the LORD had commanded Moses.

NASB 1995
Then Moses gave the ransom money to Aaron and to his sons, at the command of the LORD, just as the LORD had commanded Moses.

NASB 1977
Then Moses gave the ransom money to Aaron and to his sons, at the command of the LORD, just as the LORD had commanded Moses.

Legacy Standard Bible
Then Moses gave the money of the redemption price to Aaron and to his sons, at the command of Yahweh, just as Yahweh had commanded Moses.

Amplified Bible
Then Moses gave the ransom money to Aaron and to his sons at the command of the LORD, just as the LORD had commanded Moses.

Christian Standard Bible
He gave the redemption silver to Aaron and his sons in obedience to the LORD, just as the LORD commanded Moses.

Holman Christian Standard Bible
He gave the redemption money to Aaron and his sons in obedience to the LORD, just as the LORD commanded Moses.

American Standard Version
and Moses gave the redemption-money unto Aaron and to his sons, according to the word of Jehovah, as Jehovah commanded Moses.

Contemporary English Version
Then he gave it to Aaron and his sons, just as the LORD had commanded.

English Revised Version
and Moses gave the redemption-money unto Aaron and to his sons, according to the word of the LORD, as the LORD commanded Moses.

GOD'S WORD® Translation
Then Moses did what the LORD said and gave Aaron and his sons this ransom money as he had been commanded.

Good News Translation
and gave them to Aaron and his sons.

International Standard Version
Moses gave the ransom money to Aaron and his sons according to the LORD's instructions, just as the LORD had commanded Moses.

Majority Standard Bible
And Moses gave the redemption money to Aaron and his sons in obedience to the word of the LORD, just as the LORD had commanded him.

NET Bible
Moses gave the redemption money to Aaron and his sons, according to the word of the LORD, as the LORD had commanded Moses.

New Heart English Bible
and Moses gave the redemption money to Aaron and to his sons, according to the word of the LORD, as the LORD commanded Moses.

Webster's Bible Translation
And Moses gave the money of them that were redeemed to Aaron, and to his sons, according to the word of the LORD, as the LORD commanded Moses.

World English Bible
and Moses gave the redemption money to Aaron and to his sons, according to Yahweh’s word, as Yahweh commanded Moses.
Literal Translations
Literal Standard Version
and Moses gives the money of those ransomed to Aaron and to his sons, according to the command of YHWH, as YHWH has commanded Moses.

Young's Literal Translation
and Moses giveth the money of those ransomed to Aaron, and to his sons, according to the command of Jehovah, as Jehovah hath commanded Moses.

Smith's Literal Translation
And Moses will give the silver of those being redeemed, to Aaron and to his sons, at the mouth of Jehovah, as Jehovah commanded Moses.
Catholic Translations
Douay-Rheims Bible
And gave it to Aaron and his sons, according to the word that the Lord had commanded him.

Catholic Public Domain Version
And he gave it to Aaron and his sons, according to the word by which the Lord had instructed him.

New American Bible
He then gave this redemption money to Aaron and his sons, at the direction of the LORD, just as the LORD had commanded Moses.

New Revised Standard Version
and Moses gave the redemption money to Aaron and his sons, according to the word of the LORD, as the LORD had commanded Moses.
Translations from Aramaic
Lamsa Bible
And Moses gave the redemption money to Aaron and to his sons, according to the word of the LORD, as the LORD commanded Moses.

Peshitta Holy Bible Translated
And Moshe gave the money of redemption to Ahron and his sons according to the word of the mouth of LORD JEHOVAH, as LORD JEHOVAH commanded Moshe.
OT Translations
JPS Tanakh 1917
And Moses gave the redemption-money unto Aaron and to his sons, according to the word of the LORD, as the LORD commanded Moses.

Brenton Septuagint Translation
And Moses gave the ransom of them that were over to Aaron and his sons, by the word of the Lord, as the Lord commanded Moses.

Additional Translations ...
Audio Bible



Context
The Redemption of the Firstborn
50He collected the money from the firstborn of the Israelites: 1,365 shekels, according to the sanctuary shekel. 51And Moses gave the redemption money to Aaron and his sons in obedience to the word of the LORD, just as the LORD had commanded him.

Cross References
Exodus 13:13
You must redeem every firstborn donkey with a lamb, and if you do not redeem it, you are to break its neck. And every firstborn of your sons you must redeem.

Exodus 30:12-16
“When you take a census of the Israelites to number them, each man must pay the LORD a ransom for his life when he is counted. Then no plague will come upon them when they are numbered. / Everyone who crosses over to those counted must pay a half shekel, according to the sanctuary shekel, which weighs twenty gerahs. This half shekel is an offering to the LORD. / Everyone twenty years of age or older who crosses over must give this offering to the LORD. ...

Leviticus 27:6
Now if the person is from one month to five years of age, then your valuation for the male shall be five shekels of silver, and for the female three shekels of silver.

Leviticus 27:25
Every valuation will be according to the sanctuary shekel, twenty gerahs to the shekel.

Exodus 34:20
You must redeem the firstborn of a donkey with a lamb; but if you do not redeem it, you are to break its neck. You must redeem all the firstborn of your sons. No one shall appear before Me empty-handed.

Exodus 38:25-26
The silver from those numbered among the congregation totaled 100 talents and 1,775 shekels, according to the sanctuary shekel— / a beka per person, that is, half a shekel, according to the sanctuary shekel, from everyone twenty years of age or older who had crossed over to be numbered, a total of 603,550 men.

Leviticus 25:50-52
He and his purchaser will then count the time from the year he sold himself up to the Year of Jubilee. The price of his sale will be determined by the number of years, based on the daily wages of a hired hand. / If many years remain, he must pay for his redemption in proportion to his purchase price. / If only a few years remain until the Year of Jubilee, he is to calculate and pay his redemption according to his remaining years.

1 Peter 1:18-19
For you know that it was not with perishable things such as silver or gold that you were redeemed from the empty way of life you inherited from your forefathers, / but with the precious blood of Christ, a lamb without blemish or spot.

Matthew 20:28
just as the Son of Man did not come to be served, but to serve, and to give His life as a ransom for many.”

1 Corinthians 6:20
you were bought at a price. Therefore glorify God with your body.

1 Corinthians 7:23
You were bought at a price; do not become slaves of men.

Ephesians 1:7
In Him we have redemption through His blood, the forgiveness of our trespasses, according to the riches of His grace

Colossians 1:14
in whom we have redemption, the forgiveness of sins.

Hebrews 9:12
He did not enter by the blood of goats and calves, but He entered the Most Holy Place once for all by His own blood, thus securing eternal redemption.

Hebrews 9:15
Therefore Christ is the mediator of a new covenant, so that those who are called may receive the promised eternal inheritance, now that He has died to redeem them from the transgressions committed under the first covenant.


Treasury of Scripture

And Moses gave the money of them that were redeemed to Aaron and to his sons, according to the word of the LORD, as the LORD commanded Moses.

Moses

Numbers 3:48
And thou shalt give the money, wherewith the odd number of them is to be redeemed, unto Aaron and to his sons.

Numbers 16:15
And Moses was very wroth, and said unto the LORD, Respect not thou their offering: I have not taken one ass from them, neither have I hurt one of them.

1 Samuel 12:3,4
Behold, here I am: witness against me before the LORD, and before his anointed: whose ox have I taken? or whose ass have I taken? or whom have I defrauded? whom have I oppressed? or of whose hand have I received any bribe to blind mine eyes therewith? and I will restore it you…

as the Lord

Malachi 4:4
Remember ye the law of Moses my servant, which I commanded unto him in Horeb for all Israel, with the statutes and judgments.

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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














He gave the money
This phrase refers to the act of Moses transferring the redemption money collected from the Israelites to Aaron and his sons. The Hebrew root for "gave" is "נָתַן" (natan), which means to give, bestow, or grant. This act of giving is significant as it symbolizes obedience and the fulfillment of God's command. The money represents the redemption price for the firstborn of Israel, highlighting the importance of following divine instructions and the value placed on redemption in the Israelite community.

to Aaron and his sons
Aaron and his sons were appointed as priests, serving as mediators between God and the people of Israel. This phrase underscores the Levitical priesthood's role in the religious and communal life of Israel. The giving of the money to Aaron and his sons signifies the support and sustenance of the priestly class, who were dedicated to serving God and the community. Historically, this reflects the structure of ancient Israelite society, where the priesthood was integral to maintaining the covenant relationship with God.

in obedience to the word of the LORD
This phrase emphasizes the importance of adhering to God's commands. The Hebrew word for "obedience" is "שָׁמַע" (shama), which means to hear, listen, or obey. It reflects a deep commitment to following God's instructions, which is a central theme throughout the Bible. The "word of the LORD" signifies divine revelation and authority, reminding believers of the necessity to align their actions with God's will. This obedience is not merely a legalistic adherence but a heartfelt response to God's sovereignty and love.

just as the LORD had commanded him
This phrase reiterates the importance of precise obedience to God's commands. The Hebrew word for "commanded" is "צָוָה" (tsavah), which means to command, charge, or appoint. It highlights the authoritative nature of God's instructions and the expectation of compliance. The repetition of God's command underscores the seriousness with which His words are to be taken. For conservative Christians, this serves as a reminder of the importance of Scripture as the ultimate guide for faith and practice, encouraging believers to live in accordance with God's revealed will.

(51) The money of them that were redeemed.--Better, the ransom (or, redemption) money.

Verse 51. - Gave the money... unto Aaron. The Levites were given to Aaron in lieu of the first-born. As, however, their number fell somewhat short, the redemption money taken for the remainder was due to Aaron as compensation, and was doubtless applied to the support of the tabernacle worship.



Parallel Commentaries ...


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

gave
וַיִּתֵּ֨ן (way·yit·tên)
Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine singular
Strong's 5414: To give, put, set

the redemption
הַפְּדֻיִ֛ם (hap·pə·ḏu·yim)
Article | Noun - masculine plural
Strong's 6302: That are to be that were redeemed

money
כֶּ֧סֶף (ke·sep̄)
Noun - masculine singular construct
Strong's 3701: Silver, money

to Aaron
לְאַהֲרֹ֥ן (lə·’a·hă·rōn)
Preposition-l | Noun - proper - masculine singular
Strong's 175: Aaron -- an elder brother of Moses

and his sons
וּלְבָנָ֖יו (ū·lə·ḇā·nāw)
Conjunctive waw, Preposition-l | Noun - masculine plural construct | third person masculine singular
Strong's 1121: A son

in obedience to
עַל־ (‘al-)
Preposition
Strong's 5921: Above, over, upon, against

the word
פִּ֣י (pî)
Noun - masculine singular construct
Strong's 6310: The mouth, edge, portion, side, according to

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

just as
כַּאֲשֶׁ֛ר (ka·’ă·šer)
Preposition-k | Pronoun - relative
Strong's 834: Who, which, what, that, when, where, how, because, in order that

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

had commanded
צִוָּ֥ה (ṣiw·wāh)
Verb - Piel - Perfect - third person masculine singular
Strong's 6680: To lay charge (upon), give charge (to), command, order

[him].
מֹשֶֽׁה׃ (mō·šeh)
Noun - proper - masculine singular
Strong's 4872: Moses -- a great Israelite leader, prophet and lawgiver


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