Verse (Click for Chapter) New International Version “The pasturelands around the towns that you give the Levites will extend a thousand cubits from the town wall. New Living Translation The pastureland assigned to the Levites around these towns will extend 1,500 feet from the town walls in every direction. English Standard Version The pasturelands of the cities, which you shall give to the Levites, shall reach from the wall of the city outward a thousand cubits all around. Berean Standard Bible The pasturelands around the cities you are to give the Levites will extend a thousand cubits from the wall on every side. King James Bible And the suburbs of the cities, which ye shall give unto the Levites, shall reach from the wall of the city and outward a thousand cubits round about. New King James Version The common-land of the cities which you will give the Levites shall extend from the wall of the city outward a thousand cubits all around. New American Standard Bible “The pasture lands of the cities which you are to give to the Levites shall extend from the wall of the city outward a thousand cubits around. NASB 1995 “The pasture lands of the cities which you shall give to the Levites shall extend from the wall of the city outward a thousand cubits around. NASB 1977 “And the pasture lands of the cities which you shall give to the Levites shall extend from the wall of the city outward a thousand cubits around. Legacy Standard Bible “And the pasture lands of the cities which you shall give to the Levites shall extend from the wall of the city outward one thousand cubits around. Amplified Bible “The pasture lands around the cities which you shall give to the Levites shall reach from the wall of the city and outward a thousand cubits (1,500 ft.) around. Christian Standard Bible The pasturelands of the cities you are to give the Levites will extend from the city wall five hundred yards on every side. Holman Christian Standard Bible The pasturelands of the cities you are to give the Levites will extend from the city wall 500 yards on every side. American Standard Version And the suburbs of the cities, which ye shall give unto the Levites, shall be from the wall of the city and outward a thousand cubits round about. English Revised Version And the suburbs of the cities, which ye shall give unto the Levites, shall be from the wall of the city and outward a thousand cubits round about. GOD'S WORD® Translation "The land around the cities that you give the Levites will extend 1,500 feet from the city wall. Good News Translation The pasture land is to extend outward from the city walls five hundred yards in each direction, International Standard Version The grazing lands that you are to reserve for use by the descendants of Levi are to extend 1,000 cubits from the walls of the town. Majority Standard Bible The pasturelands around the cities you are to give the Levites will extend a thousand cubits from the wall on every side. NET Bible The grazing lands around the towns that you will give to the Levites must extend to a distance of 500 yards from the town wall. New Heart English Bible "The suburbs of the cities, which you shall give to the Levites, shall be from the wall of the city and outward one thousand seven hundred twenty-two feet six inches, around it. Webster's Bible Translation And the suburbs of the cities which ye shall give to the Levites, shall reach from the wall of the city and outward a thousand cubits on all sides. World English Bible “The pasture lands of the cities, which you shall give to the Levites, shall be from the wall of the city and outward one thousand cubits around it. Literal Translations Literal Standard VersionAnd the outskirts of the cities which you give to the Levites [are], from the wall of the city and outside, one thousand cubits around. Young's Literal Translation And the suburbs of the cities which ye give to the Levites are, from the wall of the city and without, a thousand cubits round about. Smith's Literal Translation And the areas of the cities which ye shall give to the Levites from the wall of the city and without, a thousand cubits round about. Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims BibleWhich suburbs shall reach from the walls of the cities outward, a thousand paces on every side: Catholic Public Domain Version The suburbs shall extend from the outer walls of the cities, all around, for the space of one thousand steps. New American Bible The pasture lands of the cities to be assigned the Levites shall extend a thousand cubits out from the city walls in every direction. New Revised Standard Version The pasture lands of the towns, which you shall give to the Levites, shall reach from the wall of the town outward a thousand cubits all around. Translations from Aramaic Lamsa BibleAnd the suburbs of the cities which you shall give to the Levites shall reach from the wall of the city and outward a thousand cubits round about. Peshitta Holy Bible Translated And the fields of the villages that you will give to the Levites are from the wall of the city and outward, one thousand cubits as a circle. OT Translations JPS Tanakh 1917And the open land about the cities, which ye shall give unto the Levites, shall be from the wall of the city and outward a thousand cubits round about. Brenton Septuagint Translation And the suburbs of the cities which ye shall give to the Levites, shall be from the wall of the city and outwards two thousand cubits round about. Additional Translations ... Audio Bible Context Forty-Eight Cities for the Levites…3The cities will be for them to live in, and the pasturelands will be for their herds, their flocks, and all their other livestock. 4The pasturelands around the cities you are to give the Levites will extend a thousand cubits from the wall on every side. 5You are also to measure two thousand cubits outside the city on the east, two thousand on the south, two thousand on the west, and two thousand on the north, with the city in the center. These areas will serve as larger pasturelands for the cities.… Cross References Joshua 21:2-3 at Shiloh in the land of Canaan and said to them, “The LORD commanded through Moses that we be given cities in which to live, together with pasturelands for our livestock.” / So by the command of the LORD, the Israelites gave the Levites these cities and their pasturelands out of their own inheritance: Leviticus 25:32-34 As for the cities of the Levites, the Levites always have the right to redeem their houses in the cities they possess. / So whatever belongs to the Levites may be redeemed—a house sold in a city they possess—and must be released in the Jubilee, because the houses in the cities of the Levites are their possession among the Israelites. / But the open pastureland around their cities may not be sold, for this is their permanent possession. Deuteronomy 18:6-8 Now if a Levite moves from any town of residence throughout Israel and comes in all earnestness to the place the LORD will choose, / then he shall serve in the name of the LORD his God like all his fellow Levites who stand there before the LORD. / They shall eat equal portions, even though he has received money from the sale of his father’s estate. Ezekiel 45:1-6 “When you divide the land by lot as an inheritance, you are to set aside a portion for the LORD, a holy portion of the land 25,000 cubits long and 20,000 cubits wide. This entire tract of land will be holy. / Within this area there is to be a section for the sanctuary 500 cubits square, with 50 cubits around it for open land. / From this holy portion, you are to measure off a length of 25,000 cubits and a width of 10,000 cubits, and in it will be the sanctuary, the Most Holy Place. ... 1 Chronicles 6:54-60 Now these were the territories assigned to the descendants of Aaron from the Kohathite clan for their settlements, because the first lot fell to them: / They were given Hebron in the land of Judah and its surrounding pasturelands. / But the fields and villages around the city were given to Caleb son of Jephunneh. ... 2 Chronicles 31:15-19 Under his authority, Eden, Miniamin, Jeshua, Shemaiah, Amariah, and Shecaniah faithfully distributed portions to their fellow priests in their cities, according to their divisions, old and young alike. / In addition, they distributed portions to the males registered by genealogy who were three years of age or older—to all who would enter the house of the LORD for their daily duties for service in the responsibilities of their divisions— / and to the priests enrolled according to their families in the genealogy, as well as to the Levites twenty years of age or older, according to their responsibilities and divisions. ... Nehemiah 11:20 The rest of the Israelites, with the priests and Levites, were in all the villages of Judah, each on his own inheritance. Jeremiah 32:7-8 Behold! Hanamel, the son of your uncle Shallum, is coming to you to say, ‘Buy for yourself my field in Anathoth, for you have the right of redemption to buy it.’ / Then, as the LORD had said, my cousin Hanamel came to me in the courtyard of the guard and urged me, ‘Please buy my field in Anathoth in the land of Benjamin, for you own the right of inheritance and redemption. Buy it for yourself.’” Then I knew that this was the word of the LORD. Acts 4:34-37 There were no needy ones among them, because those who owned lands or houses would sell their property, bring the proceeds from the sales, / and lay them at the apostles’ feet for distribution to anyone as he had need. / Joseph, a Levite from Cyprus, whom the apostles called Barnabas (meaning Son of Encouragement), ... Acts 6:1-6 In those days when the disciples were increasing in number, the Grecian Jews among them began to grumble against the Hebraic Jews because their widows were being overlooked in the daily distribution of food. / So the Twelve summoned all the disciples and said, “It is unacceptable for us to neglect the word of God in order to wait on tables. / Therefore, brothers, select from among you seven men confirmed to be full of the Spirit and wisdom. We will assign this responsibility to them ... Acts 21:8-9 Leaving the next day, we went on to Caesarea and stayed at the home of Philip the evangelist, who was one of the Seven. / He had four unmarried daughters who prophesied. Romans 15:25-27 Now, however, I am on my way to Jerusalem to serve the saints there. / For Macedonia and Achaia were pleased to make a contribution for the poor among the saints in Jerusalem. / They were pleased to do it, and indeed they owe it to them. For if the Gentiles have shared in their spiritual blessings, they are obligated to minister to them with material blessings. 1 Corinthians 9:13-14 Do you not know that those who work in the temple eat of its food, and those who serve at the altar partake of its offerings? / In the same way, the Lord has prescribed that those who preach the gospel should receive their living from the gospel. 2 Corinthians 8:1-5 Now, brothers, we want you to know about the grace that God has given the churches of Macedonia. / In the terrible ordeal they suffered, their abundant joy and deep poverty overflowed into rich generosity. / For I testify that they gave according to their ability and even beyond it. Of their own accord, ... 2 Corinthians 9:12-14 For this ministry of service is not only supplying the needs of the saints but is also overflowing in many expressions of thanksgiving to God. / Because of the proof this ministry provides, the saints will glorify God for your obedient confession of the gospel of Christ, and for the generosity of your contribution to them and to all the others. / And their prayers for you will express their affection for you, because of the surpassing grace God has given you. Treasury of Scripture And the suburbs of the cities, which you shall give to the Levites, shall reach from the wall of the city and outward a thousand cubits round about. thousand cubits. Suburbs City Jump to Previous Cities City Cubits Extend Hundred Levites Open Outward Pasture Pasturelands Reach Round Sides Thousand Towns WallJump to Next Cities City Cubits Extend Hundred Levites Open Outward Pasture Pasturelands Reach Round Sides Thousand Towns WallNumbers 35 1. Forty-eight cities for the Levites, with their suburbs, and measure thereof6. Six of them are to be cities of refuge 9. The laws of murder and manslaughter 31. No satisfaction for murder The pastureland The Hebrew word for "pastureland" is "migrash," which refers to open land surrounding a city. This land was designated for the Levites, who were the priestly tribe of Israel. The pastureland was not just for agricultural purposes but also served as a buffer zone, providing space for the Levites to live and work. This allocation underscores the importance of supporting those who serve in spiritual roles, ensuring they have the necessary resources to fulfill their duties. around the cities you give to the Levites will extend a thousand cubits from the city wall Hebrew The pasturelandsוּמִגְרְשֵׁי֙ (ū·miḡ·rə·šê) Conjunctive waw | Noun - masculine plural construct Strong's 4054: A suburb, the area around a, building, the margin of the sea around the cities הֶֽעָרִ֔ים (he·‘ā·rîm) Article | Noun - feminine plural Strong's 5892: Excitement you are to give תִּתְּנ֖וּ (tit·tə·nū) Verb - Qal - Imperfect - second person masculine plural Strong's 5414: To give, put, set the Levites לַלְוִיִּ֑ם (lal·wî·yim) Preposition-l | Noun - proper - masculine plural Strong's 3881: Levites -- descendant of Levi [will extend] וָח֔וּצָה (wā·ḥū·ṣāh) Conjunctive waw | Noun - masculine singular | third person feminine singular Strong's 2351: Separate by a, wall, outside, outdoors a thousand אֶ֥לֶף (’e·lep̄) Number - masculine singular construct Strong's 505: A thousand cubits אַמָּ֖ה (’am·māh) Noun - feminine singular Strong's 520: A mother, a cubit, a door-base from the wall מִקִּ֤יר (miq·qîr) Preposition-m | Noun - masculine singular construct Strong's 7023: A wall on every side. סָבִֽיב׃ (sā·ḇîḇ) Adverb Strong's 5439: A circle, neighbour, environs, around Links Numbers 35:4 NIVNumbers 35:4 NLT Numbers 35:4 ESV Numbers 35:4 NASB Numbers 35:4 KJV Numbers 35:4 BibleApps.com Numbers 35:4 Biblia Paralela Numbers 35:4 Chinese Bible Numbers 35:4 French Bible Numbers 35:4 Catholic Bible OT Law: Numbers 35:4 The suburbs of the cities which you (Nu Num.) |