Numbers 4:30
New International Version
Count all the men from thirty to fifty years of age who come to serve in the work at the tent of meeting.

New Living Translation
List all the men between the ages of thirty and fifty who are eligible to serve in the Tabernacle.

English Standard Version
From thirty years old up to fifty years old, you shall list them, everyone who can come on duty, to do the service of the tent of meeting.

Berean Standard Bible
from thirty to fifty years old, counting everyone who comes to serve in the work of the Tent of Meeting.

King James Bible
From thirty years old and upward even unto fifty years old shalt thou number them, every one that entereth into the service, to do the work of the tabernacle of the congregation.

New King James Version
From thirty years old and above, even to fifty years old, you shall number them, everyone who enters the service to do the work of the tabernacle of meeting.

New American Standard Bible
from thirty years old and upward, even to fifty years old, you shall count them, everyone who can enter the service to do the work of the tent of meeting.

NASB 1995
from thirty years and upward even to fifty years old, you shall number them, everyone who enters the service to do the work of the tent of meeting.

NASB 1977
from thirty years and upward even to fifty years old, you shall number them, everyone who enters the service to do the work of the tent of meeting.

Legacy Standard Bible
from thirty years and upward even to fifty years old, you shall number them, everyone who enters the duty of performing the service of the tent of meeting.

Amplified Bible
from thirty years and upward to fifty years old, you shall number them, everyone who enters the service to do the work of the Tent of Meeting (tabernacle).

Christian Standard Bible
Register men from thirty years old to fifty years old, everyone who is qualified to do the work of the tent of meeting.

Holman Christian Standard Bible
Register men from 30 years old to 50 years old, everyone who is qualified to do the work of the tent of meeting.

American Standard Version
from thirty years old and upward even unto fifty years old shalt thou number them, every one that entereth upon the service, to do the work of the tent of meeting.

English Revised Version
from thirty years old and upward even unto fifty years old shalt thou number them, every one that entereth upon the service, to do the work of the tent of meeting.

GOD'S WORD® Translation
Register all the men between the ages of 30 and 50 who are qualified to serve at the tent of meeting.

Good News Translation
and to register all the men between the ages of thirty and fifty who were qualified to work in the Tent of the LORD's presence.

International Standard Version
from 30 to 50 years old as you count them, including everyone who can enter service and perform work at the Tent of Meeting.

Majority Standard Bible
from thirty to fifty years old, counting everyone who comes to serve in the work of the Tent of Meeting.

NET Bible
You must number them from thirty years old and upward to fifty years old, all who enter the company to do the work of the tent of meeting.

New Heart English Bible
you shall count them from thirty years old and upward even to fifty years old, everyone who enters on the service, to do the work of the Tent of Meeting.

Webster's Bible Translation
From thirty years old and upward even to fifty years old shalt thou number them, every one that entereth into the service, to do the work of the tabernacle of the congregation.

World English Bible
you shall count them from thirty years old and upward even to fifty years old—everyone who enters on the service, to do the work of the Tent of Meeting.
Literal Translations
Literal Standard Version
from a son of thirty years and upward even to a son of fifty years, you number them—everyone who is going in to the host, to do the service of the Tent of Meeting.

Young's Literal Translation
from a son of thirty years and upward even unto a son of fifty years thou dost number them, every one who is going in to the host, to do the service of the tent of meeting.

Smith's Literal Translation
From the son of thirty years and above, and even to the son of fifty years, thou shalt review them all going forth to war, to serve the service of the tent of appointment.
Catholic Translations
Douay-Rheims Bible
From thirty years old and upward, unto fifty years old, all that go in to the office of their ministry, and to the service of the covenant of the testimony.

Catholic Public Domain Version
from thirty years and above, even to fifty years, of all who enter to the office of their ministry and to the service of the covenant of the testimony.

New American Bible
enrolling all between thirty and fifty years of age who will join the personnel to maintain the tent of meeting.

New Revised Standard Version
from thirty years old up to fifty years old you shall enroll them, everyone who qualifies to do the work of the tent of meeting.
Translations from Aramaic
Lamsa Bible
From thirty years old and upward to fifty years old you shall number them, every able man, to do the work of the tabernacle of the congregation.

Peshitta Holy Bible Translated
From a son of thirty years and above and unto a son of fifty years, you shall number them, everyone who comes to be able in power and to do service in the Time Tent.
OT Translations
JPS Tanakh 1917
from thirty years old and upward even unto fifty years old shalt thou number them, every one that entereth upon the service, to do the work of the tent of meeting.

Brenton Septuagint Translation
Take the number of them from five and twenty years old and upwards until fifty years old, every one that goes in to perform the services of the tabernacle of witness.

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Context
The Duties of the Merarites
29As for the sons of Merari, you are to number them by their clans and families, 30from thirty to fifty years old, counting everyone who comes to serve in the work of the Tent of Meeting. 31This is the duty for all their service at the Tent of Meeting: to carry the frames of the tabernacle with its crossbars, posts, and bases,…

Cross References
Numbers 8:24-26
“This applies to the Levites: Men twenty-five years of age or older shall enter to perform the service in the work at the Tent of Meeting. / But at the age of fifty, they must retire from performing the work and no longer serve. / After that, they may assist their brothers in fulfilling their duties at the Tent of Meeting, but they themselves are not to do the work. This is how you are to assign responsibilities to the Levites.”

1 Chronicles 23:3-5
The Levites thirty years of age or older were counted, and the total number of men was 38,000. / “Of these,” said David, “24,000 are to oversee the work of the house of the LORD, 6,000 are to be officers and judges, / 4,000 are to be gatekeepers, and 4,000 are to praise the LORD with the instruments I have made for giving praise.”

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.” ...

Numbers 1:3
You and Aaron are to number those who are twenty years of age or older by their divisions—everyone who can serve in Israel’s army.

Numbers 1:45
So all the Israelites twenty years of age or older who could serve in Israel’s army were counted according to their families.

Numbers 3:3-4
These were Aaron’s sons, the anointed priests, who were ordained to serve as priests. / Nadab and Abihu, however, died in the presence of the LORD when they offered unauthorized fire before the LORD in the Wilderness of Sinai. And since they had no sons, only Eleazar and Ithamar served as priests during the lifetime of their father Aaron.

Numbers 3:6-9
“Bring the tribe of Levi and present them to Aaron the priest to assist him. / They are to perform duties for him and for the whole congregation before the Tent of Meeting, attending to the service of the tabernacle. / They shall take care of all the furnishings of the Tent of Meeting and fulfill obligations for the Israelites by attending to the service of the tabernacle. ...

Numbers 18:6
Behold, I Myself have selected your fellow Levites from the Israelites as a gift to you, dedicated to the LORD to perform the service for the Tent of Meeting.

1 Chronicles 23:27
For according to the final instructions of David, the Levites twenty years of age or older were counted,

1 Chronicles 28:13
for the divisions of the priests and Levites, for all the work of service in the house of the LORD, and for all the articles of service in the house of the LORD:

1 Chronicles 28:21
The divisions of the priests and Levites are ready for all the service of the house of God, and every willing man of every skill will be at your disposal for the work. The officials and all the people are fully at your command.”

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.

Ezra 3:8
In the second month of the second year after they had arrived at the house of God in Jerusalem, Zerubbabel son of Shealtiel, Jeshua son of Jozadak, and the rest of their associates including the priests, the Levites, and all who had returned to Jerusalem from the captivity, began the work. They appointed Levites twenty years of age or older to supervise the construction of the house of the LORD.

Luke 3:23
Jesus Himself was about thirty years old when He began His ministry. He was regarded as the son of Joseph, the son of Heli,

1 Timothy 3:1-13
This is a trustworthy saying: If anyone aspires to be an overseer, he desires a noble task. / An overseer, then, must be above reproach, the husband of but one wife, temperate, self-controlled, respectable, hospitable, able to teach, / not dependent on wine, not violent but gentle, peaceable, and free of the love of money. ...


Treasury of Scripture

From thirty years old and upward even to fifty years old shall you number them, every one that enters into the service, to do the work of the tabernacle of the congregation.

service.

Numbers 4:3,23
From thirty years old and upward even until fifty years old, all that enter into the host, to do the work in the tabernacle of the congregation…

Psalm 110:1-7
A Psalm of David. The LORD said unto my Lord, Sit thou at my right hand, until I make thine enemies thy footstool…

1 Timothy 6:11,12
But thou, O man of God, flee these things; and follow after righteousness, godliness, faith, love, patience, meekness…

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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














from thirty to fifty years old
This phrase sets the age range for the Levites who were eligible to serve in the Tent of Meeting. The Hebrew words used here, "מִבֶּן שְׁלֹשִׁים" (mi-ben sheloshim) and "עַד בֶּן חֲמִשִּׁים" (ad ben chamishim), indicate a period of maturity and strength. In ancient Israel, thirty was considered the age of full maturity, when a man was fully capable of handling responsibilities. The age of fifty marked the end of this period of active service, suggesting a time when physical strength might begin to wane. This age range underscores the importance of having individuals who are both physically capable and mature enough to handle the sacred duties associated with the Tent of Meeting.

count everyone
The Hebrew root for "count" is "פָּקַד" (paqad), which can mean to muster, number, or appoint. This is not merely a census for statistical purposes but a divine appointment for service. Each Levite was counted as part of a sacred duty, emphasizing the personal responsibility and honor of serving in the Lord's work. This counting signifies God's order and structure within His people, ensuring that each person has a role and purpose in His divine plan.

who comes to serve
The phrase "comes to serve" is derived from the Hebrew "לַצָּבָא" (la-tzava), which can also mean to perform duties or to go to war. This dual meaning highlights the seriousness and dedication required for the service in the Tent of Meeting. Serving God is likened to a spiritual battle, requiring commitment, discipline, and readiness. It is a reminder that serving in God's presence is both a privilege and a responsibility, demanding the best of one's abilities and devotion.

in the work
The Hebrew word for "work" is "עֲבֹדָה" (avodah), which encompasses labor, service, and worship. This term reflects the multifaceted nature of the Levites' duties, which included physical tasks, spiritual service, and acts of worship. The work at the Tent of Meeting was not just manual labor but a form of worship and service to God, integrating the sacred with the everyday tasks. It serves as a reminder that all work done for the Lord is holy and significant.

at the Tent of Meeting
The "Tent of Meeting," or "אֹהֶל מוֹעֵד" (Ohel Moed) in Hebrew, was the sacred space where God met with Moses and the Israelites. It was the center of worship and the place where God's presence dwelled among His people. The Tent of Meeting symbolizes God's desire to dwell with His people and the importance of having a dedicated space for worship and communion with Him. Serving at the Tent of Meeting was a high calling, as it involved maintaining the place where heaven and earth intersected, where God's glory was manifest, and where the community of faith gathered to seek His presence.

Parallel Commentaries ...


Hebrew
from thirty
שְׁלֹשִׁ֨ים (šə·lō·šîm)
Number - common plural
Strong's 7970: Thirty, thirtieth

to
וְעַ֛ד (wə·‘aḏ)
Conjunctive waw | Preposition
Strong's 5704: As far as, even to, up to, until, while

fifty
חֲמִשִּׁ֥ים (ḥă·miš·šîm)
Number - common plural
Strong's 2572: Fifty

years old,
בֶּן־ (ben-)
Noun - masculine singular construct
Strong's 1121: A son

counting
תִּפְקְדֵ֑ם (tip̄·qə·ḏêm)
Verb - Qal - Imperfect - second person masculine singular | third person masculine plural
Strong's 6485: To visit, to oversee, muster, charge, care for, miss, deposit

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

who comes
הַבָּא֙ (hab·bā)
Article | Verb - Qal - Participle - masculine singular
Strong's 935: To come in, come, go in, go

to serve
לַצָּבָ֔א (laṣ·ṣā·ḇā)
Preposition-l, Article | Noun - common singular
Strong's 6635: A mass of persons, reg, organized for, war, a campaign

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

of the Tent
אֹ֥הֶל (’ō·hel)
Noun - masculine singular construct
Strong's 168: A tent

of Meeting.
מוֹעֵֽד׃ (mō·w·‘êḏ)
Noun - masculine singular
Strong's 4150: Appointed time, place, or meeting


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