Numbers 4:27
New International Version
All their service, whether carrying or doing other work, is to be done under the direction of Aaron and his sons. You shall assign to them as their responsibility all they are to carry.

New Living Translation
Aaron and his sons will direct the Gershonites regarding all their duties, whether it involves moving the equipment or doing other work. They must assign the Gershonites responsibility for the loads they are to carry.

English Standard Version
All the service of the sons of the Gershonites shall be at the command of Aaron and his sons, in all that they are to carry and in all that they have to do. And you shall assign to their charge all that they are to carry.

Berean Standard Bible
All the service of the Gershonites—all their transport duties and other work—is to be done at the direction of Aaron and his sons; you are to assign to them all that they are responsible to carry.

King James Bible
At the appointment of Aaron and his sons shall be all the service of the sons of the Gershonites, in all their burdens, and in all their service: and ye shall appoint unto them in charge all their burdens.

New King James Version
“Aaron and his sons shall assign all the service of the sons of the Gershonites, all their tasks and all their service. And you shall appoint to them all their tasks as their duty.

New American Standard Bible
All the service of the sons of the Gershonites, that is, all their loads and all their work, shall be performed at the command of Aaron and his sons; and you shall assign to them as a duty all their loads.

NASB 1995
“All the service of the sons of the Gershonites, in all their loads and in all their work, shall be performed at the command of Aaron and his sons; and you shall assign to them as a duty all their loads.

NASB 1977
“All the service of the sons of the Gershonites, in all their loads and in all their work, shall be performed at the command of Aaron and his sons; and you shall assign to them as a duty all their loads.

Legacy Standard Bible
All the service of the sons of the Gershonites, in all their loads and in all their service, shall be performed at the command of Aaron and his sons; and you shall assign to them as a responsibility all their loads.

Amplified Bible
Aaron and his sons shall direct all the service of the sons of the Gershonites, all they have to carry and all they have to do. You shall assign to them as a duty all that they are to carry [on the march].

Christian Standard Bible
“All the service of the Gershonites, all their transportation duties and all their other work, is to be done at the command of Aaron and his sons; you are to assign to them all that they are responsible to carry.

Holman Christian Standard Bible
All the service of the Gershonites, all their transportation duties and all their other work, is to be done at the command of Aaron and his sons; you are to assign to them all that they are responsible to carry.

American Standard Version
At the commandment of Aaron and his sons shall be all the service of the sons of the Gershonites, in all their burden, and in all their service; and ye shall appoint unto them in charge all their burden.

Contemporary English Version
and they will carry them wherever Aaron and his sons tell them to.

English Revised Version
At the commandment of Aaron and his sons shall be all the service of the sons of the Gershonites, in all their burden, and in all their service: and ye shall appoint unto them in charge all their burden.

GOD'S WORD® Translation
All their work, whatever they carry and all their duties, will be done under the direction of Aaron and his sons. You are in charge of telling them everything they're supposed to carry.

Good News Translation
Moses and Aaron shall see to it that the Gershonites perform all the duties and carry everything that Aaron and his sons assign to them.

International Standard Version
The descendants of Gershon are to carry out the instructions of Aaron and his sons. You are to assign them their responsibilities to carry out.

Majority Standard Bible
All the service of the Gershonites—all their transport duties and other work—is to be done at the direction of Aaron and his sons; you are to assign to them all that they are responsible to carry.

NET Bible
"All the service of the Gershonites, whether carrying loads or for any of their work, will be at the direction of Aaron and his sons. You will assign them all their tasks as their responsibility.

New Heart English Bible
At the commandment of Aaron and his sons shall be all the service of the sons of the Gershonites, in all their burden, and in all their service; and you shall appoint their duty to them in all their responsibilities.

Webster's Bible Translation
At the appointment of Aaron and his sons shall be all the service of the sons of the Gershonites, in all their burdens, and in all their service: and ye shall appoint to them in charge all their burdens.

World English Bible
At the commandment of Aaron and his sons shall be all the service of the sons of the Gershonites, in all their burden and in all their service; and you shall appoint their duty to them in all their responsibilities.
Literal Translations
Literal Standard Version
By the command of Aaron and his sons is all the service of the sons of the Gershonite, in all their burden and in all their service; and you have laid a charge on them concerning the charge of all their burden.

Young's Literal Translation
'By the command of Aaron and his sons is all the service of the sons of the Gershonite in all their burden, and in all their service; and ye have laid a charge on them concerning the charge of all their burden.

Smith's Literal Translation
At the mouth of Aaron and his sons shall be all the service of the sons of the Gershonites for all their lifting up and for all their service: and ye shall appoint upon them in their watches all their lifting up.
Catholic Translations
Douay-Rheims Bible
The sons of Gerson shall carry, by the commandment of Aaron and his sons: and each man shall know to what burden he must be assigned.

Catholic Public Domain Version
the sons of Gershon shall carry, under the orders of Aaron and his sons. And so shall each one know to which burden he ought to surrender.

New American Bible
The service of the Gershonites shall be entirely under the direction of Aaron and his sons, with regard to what they must carry and what they must do; you shall list for them by name what they are to carry.

New Revised Standard Version
All the service of the Gershonites shall be at the command of Aaron and his sons, in all that they are to carry, and in all that they have to do; and you shall assign to their charge all that they are to carry.
Translations from Aramaic
Lamsa Bible
At the command of Aaron and his sons shall be all the service of the sons of Gershon, in all their burdens and in all their service; and you shall appoint unto them in charge all their burdens.

Peshitta Holy Bible Translated
All the service of the sons of Gershun shall be by the word of the mouth of Ahron and of his sons for all their removal and all their ministry and you shall authorize upon them the keeping over all their removal.
OT Translations
JPS Tanakh 1917
At the commandment of Aaron and his sons shall be all the service of the sons of the Gershonites, in all their burden, and in all their service; and ye shall appoint unto them in charge all their burden.

Brenton Septuagint Translation
According to the direction of Aaron and his sons shall be the ministry of the sons of Gedson, in all their ministries, and in all their works; and thou shalt take account of them by name in all things borne by them.

Additional Translations ...
Audio Bible



Context
The Duties of the Gershonites
26the curtains of the courtyard, and the curtains for the entrance at the gate of the courtyard that surrounds the tabernacle and altar, along with their ropes and all the equipment for their service. The Gershonites will do all that needs to be done with these items. 27All the service of the Gershonites all their transport duties and other work— is to be done at the direction of Aaron and his sons; you are to assign to them all that they are responsible to carry. 28This is the service of the Gershonite clans at the Tent of Meeting, and their duties shall be under the direction of Ithamar son of Aaron the priest.…

Cross References
Exodus 18:25-26
So Moses chose capable men from all Israel and made them heads over the people as leaders of thousands, of hundreds, of fifties, and of tens. / And they judged the people at all times; they would bring the difficult cases to Moses, but any minor issue they would judge themselves.

1 Chronicles 23:28-32
but their duty was to assist the descendants of Aaron with the service of the house of the LORD, being responsible for the courts and chambers, the purification of all the holy things, and the work of the service of the house of God, / as well as for the rows of the showbread, the fine flour for the grain offering, the wafers of unleavened bread, the baking, the mixing, and all measurements of quantity and size. / They were also to stand every morning to give thanks and praise to the LORD, and likewise in the evening. ...

1 Corinthians 12:4-6
There are different gifts, but the same Spirit. / There are different ministries, but the same Lord. / There are different ways of working, but the same God works all things in all people.

1 Corinthians 12:28
And in the church God has appointed first of all apostles, second prophets, third teachers, then workers of miracles, and those with gifts of healing, helping, administration, and various tongues.

1 Peter 4:10-11
As good stewards of the manifold grace of God, each of you should use whatever gift he has received to serve one another. / If anyone speaks, he should speak as one conveying the words of God. If anyone serves, he should serve with the strength God provides, so that in all things God may be glorified through Jesus Christ, to whom be the glory and the power forever and ever. Amen.

Romans 12:4-8
Just as each of us has one body with many members, and not all members have the same function, / so in Christ we who are many are one body, and each member belongs to one another. / We have different gifts according to the grace given us. If one’s gift is prophecy, let him use it in proportion to his faith; ...

Ephesians 4:11-12
And it was He who gave some to be apostles, some to be prophets, some to be evangelists, and some to be pastors and teachers, / to equip the saints for works of ministry and to build up the body of Christ,

1 Corinthians 14:40
But everything must be done in a proper and orderly manner.

1 Timothy 3:15
in case I am delayed, so that you will know how each one must conduct himself in God’s household, which is the church of the living God, the pillar and foundation of the truth.

Hebrews 13:17
Obey your leaders and submit to them, for they watch over your souls as those who must give an account. To this end, allow them to lead with joy and not with grief, for that would be of no advantage to you.

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.

2 Chronicles 8:14
In keeping with the ordinances of his father David, Solomon appointed the divisions of the priests over their service, and the Levites for their duties to offer praise and to minister before the priests according to the daily requirement. He also appointed gatekeepers by their divisions at each gate, for this had been the command of David, the man of God.

Nehemiah 12:44-45
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.

1 Chronicles 9:28-32
Some of them were in charge of the articles used in worship, to count them whenever they were brought in or taken out. / Others were put in charge of the furnishings and other articles of the sanctuary, as well as the fine flour, wine, oil, frankincense, and spices. / And some of the sons of the priests mixed the spices. ...

2 Chronicles 31:2
Hezekiah reestablished the divisions of the priests and Levites—each of them according to their duties as priests or Levites—for the burnt offerings and peace offerings, for ministry, for giving thanks, and for singing praises at the gates of the LORD’s dwelling.


Treasury of Scripture

At the appointment of Aaron and his sons shall be all the service of the sons of the Gershonites, in all their burdens, and in all their service: and you shall appoint to them in charge all their burdens.

appointment.

Luke 1:70
As he spake by the mouth of his holy prophets, which have been since the world began:

1 Corinthians 11:2
Now I praise you, brethren, that ye remember me in all things, and keep the ordinances, as I delivered them to you.

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Numbers 4
1. The age at which the Levites were to serve, and the duration of the service
4. The duty of the Kohathites
16. The charge of Eleazar
17. The office of the priests
21. The duty of the Gershonites
29. Of the Merarites
34. The number of the Kohathites
38. Of the Gershonites
42. And of the Merarites














All the service of the Gershonites
The term "service" here is derived from the Hebrew word "עֲבֹדָה" (avodah), which signifies work or labor, often in a sacred or religious context. The Gershonites, one of the Levitical families, were entrusted with specific duties related to the tabernacle. This highlights the importance of each tribe's role in the worship and community life of Israel. The Gershonites' service was not just manual labor but a holy task, emphasizing that every role in God's plan is significant and sacred.

all their transport duties
The phrase "transport duties" refers to the specific responsibilities assigned to the Gershonites concerning the movement of the tabernacle. The Hebrew root "נָשָׂא" (nasa) means to lift, carry, or bear. This duty was crucial as the Israelites journeyed through the wilderness, symbolizing the movement of God's presence with His people. It underscores the theme of God's guidance and the need for faithful stewardship in carrying His presence.

and all their other work
This phrase encompasses the various tasks the Gershonites were responsible for, beyond just transport. The Hebrew word "מְלָאכָה" (melachah) can mean work, craftsmanship, or occupation. It suggests that their duties required skill and dedication, reflecting the broader biblical principle that all work done for the Lord is valuable and should be performed with excellence.

is to be done at the command of Aaron and his sons
The authority of Aaron and his sons, the priestly line, is emphasized here. The Hebrew word "פִּי" (pi) means mouth or command, indicating that the Gershonites' work was directed by divine authority through the priesthood. This structure ensured order and reverence in the service of the tabernacle, illustrating the importance of leadership and obedience in the community of faith.

you are to assign to them
The directive to "assign" comes from the Hebrew "פָּקַד" (paqad), meaning to appoint, oversee, or charge. This indicates a level of accountability and responsibility in the distribution of tasks. It reflects the organized and intentional nature of God's instructions, ensuring that each person knows their role and contributes to the collective mission.

all that they are responsible to carry
The concept of responsibility is central here, with the Hebrew "מַשָּׂא" (massa) meaning burden or load. This not only refers to the physical items the Gershonites were to transport but also to the spiritual and communal responsibility they bore. It serves as a reminder that in the body of Christ, each member has a unique role and burden to carry, contributing to the overall mission of the Church.

Parallel Commentaries ...


Hebrew
All
כָּל־ (kāl-)
Noun - masculine singular construct
Strong's 3605: The whole, all, any, every

the service
עֲבֹדַת֙ (‘ă·ḇō·ḏaṯ)
Noun - feminine singular construct
Strong's 5656: Work of any kind

of the Gershonites—
וּבָנָ֜יו (ū·ḇā·nāw)
Conjunctive waw | Noun - masculine plural construct | third person masculine singular
Strong's 1121: A son

all
לְכָל־ (lə·ḵāl)
Preposition-l | Noun - masculine singular construct
Strong's 3605: The whole, all, any, every

their transport duties
מַשָּׂאָ֔ם (maś·śā·’ām)
Noun - masculine singular construct | third person masculine plural
Strong's 4853: A burden, tribute, porterage, an utterance, chiefly a, doom, singing, mental, desire

and
וּלְכֹ֖ל (ū·lə·ḵōl)
Conjunctive waw, Preposition-l | Noun - masculine singular construct
Strong's 3605: The whole, all, any, every

other work—
עֲבֹדָתָ֑ם (‘ă·ḇō·ḏā·ṯām)
Noun - feminine singular construct | third person masculine plural
Strong's 5656: Work of any kind

is to be done at
עַל־ (‘al-)
Preposition
Strong's 5921: Above, over, upon, against

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

of Aaron
אַהֲרֹ֨ן (’a·hă·rōn)
Noun - proper - masculine singular
Strong's 175: Aaron -- an elder brother of Moses

and his sons;
בְּנֵ֣י (bə·nê)
Noun - masculine plural construct
Strong's 1121: A son

you are to assign
וּפְקַדְתֶּ֤ם (ū·p̄ə·qaḏ·tem)
Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Conjunctive perfect - second person masculine plural
Strong's 6485: To visit, to oversee, muster, charge, care for, miss, deposit

to
עֲלֵהֶם֙ (‘ă·lê·hem)
Preposition | third person masculine plural
Strong's 5921: Above, over, upon, against

them all
כָּל־ (kāl-)
Noun - masculine singular construct
Strong's 3605: The whole, all, any, every

that they are responsible
בְּמִשְׁמֶ֔רֶת (bə·miš·me·reṯ)
Preposition-b | Noun - feminine singular
Strong's 4931: A guard, watch, charge, function

to carry.
מַשָּׂאָֽם׃ (maś·śā·’ām)
Noun - masculine singular construct | third person masculine plural
Strong's 4853: A burden, tribute, porterage, an utterance, chiefly a, doom, singing, mental, desire


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