Numbers 4:43
New International Version
All the men from thirty to fifty years of age who came to serve in the work at the tent of meeting,

New Living Translation
The list included all the men between thirty and fifty years of age who were eligible for service in the Tabernacle,

English Standard Version
from thirty years old up to fifty years old, everyone who could come on duty, for service in the tent of meeting—

Berean Standard Bible
everyone from thirty to fifty years old who came to serve in the work at the Tent of Meeting.

King James Bible
From thirty years old and upward even unto fifty years old, every one that entereth into the service, for the work in the tabernacle of the congregation,

New King James Version
from thirty years old and above, even to fifty years old, everyone who entered the service for work in the tabernacle of meeting—

New American Standard Bible
from thirty years old and upward even to fifty years old, everyone who could enter the service for work in the tent of meeting—

NASB 1995
from thirty years and upward even to fifty years old, everyone who entered the service for work in the tent of meeting.

NASB 1977
from thirty years and upward even to fifty years old, everyone who entered the service for work in the tent of meeting.

Legacy Standard Bible
from thirty years and upward even to fifty years old, everyone who entered the duty of service in the tent of meeting,

Amplified Bible
from thirty years and upward even to fifty years old, everyone who entered the service for work in the Tent of Meeting (tabernacle);

Christian Standard Bible
those from thirty years old to fifty years old, everyone who was qualified for work at the tent of meeting.

Holman Christian Standard Bible
those from 30 years old to 50 years old, everyone who was qualified for work at the tent of meeting.

American Standard Version
from thirty years old and upward even unto fifty years old, every one that entered upon the service, for work in the tent of meeting,

English Revised Version
from thirty years old and upward even unto fifty years old, every one that entered upon the service, for work in the tent of meeting,

GOD'S WORD® Translation
All the men between the ages of 30 and 50 who were qualified to serve at the tent of meeting were registered.

International Standard Version
from 30 to 50 years old; that is, everyone who entered the service to perform work at the Tent of Meeting.

Majority Standard Bible
everyone from thirty to fifty years old who came to serve in the work at the Tent of Meeting.

NET Bible
from thirty years old and upward to fifty years old, everyone who entered the company for the work in the tent of meeting--

New Heart English Bible
from thirty years old and upward even to fifty years old, everyone who entered into the service, for work in the Tent of Meeting,

Webster's Bible Translation
From thirty years old and upward even to fifty years old, every one that entereth into the service for the work in the tabernacle of the congregation,

World English Bible
from thirty years old and upward even to fifty years old—everyone who entered into the service for work in the Tent of Meeting,
Literal Translations
Literal Standard Version
from a son of thirty years and upward even to a son of fifty years, everyone who is going in to the host, for service in the Tent of Meeting,

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

Smith's Literal Translation
From the son of thirty years, even to the son of fifty years, all going forth to war, for the service in the tent of appointment;
Catholic Translations
Douay-Rheims Bible
From thirty years old and upward, unto fifty years old, all that go in to fulfil the rites of the tabernacle of the covenant:

Catholic Public Domain Version
from thirty years and above, even to the fiftieth year, all who enter to fulfill the rituals of the tabernacle of the covenant.

New American Bible
all from thirty up to fifty years of age who will join the personnel to work in the tent of meeting—

New Revised Standard Version
from thirty years old up to fifty years old, everyone who qualified for work relating to the tent of meeting—
Translations from Aramaic
Lamsa Bible
From thirty years old and upward to fifty years old, every able man, for the work in the tabernacle of the congregation,

Peshitta Holy Bible Translated
From a son of three years and above and unto a son of five years, everyone who comes into the host to the service of the Time Tabernacle.
OT Translations
JPS Tanakh 1917
from thirty years old and upward even unto fifty years old, every one that entered upon the service, for service in the tent of meeting,

Brenton Septuagint Translation
from five and twenty years old and upward till fifty years old, every one that goes in to minister in the services of the tabernacle of witness.

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Context
The Numbering of the Levite Clans
42And the Merarites were numbered by their clans and families, 43everyone from thirty to fifty years old who came to serve in the work at the Tent of Meeting. 44The men registered by their clans numbered 3,200.…

Cross References
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 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.”

Numbers 3:15
“Number the Levites by their families and clans. You are to count every male a month old or more.”

Numbers 1:45-46
So all the Israelites twenty years of age or older who could serve in Israel’s army were counted according to their families. / And all those counted totaled 603,550.

Numbers 26:2
“Take a census of the whole congregation of Israel by the houses of their fathers—all those twenty years of age or older who can serve in the army of Israel.”

1 Chronicles 23:3
The Levites thirty years of age or older were counted, and the total number of men was 38,000.

1 Chronicles 23:24
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.

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

1 Chronicles 23:32
So the Levites were to carry out the responsibilities for the Tent of Meeting and the Holy Place, and, under their brothers the descendants of Aaron, the service of the house of the LORD.

2 Chronicles 31:17
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.

Exodus 30:14
Everyone twenty years of age or older who crosses over must give this offering to the LORD.

Leviticus 27:3
if the valuation concerns a male from twenty to sixty years of age, then your valuation shall be fifty shekels of silver, according to the sanctuary shekel.

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,

Matthew 4:18-22
As Jesus was walking beside the Sea of Galilee, He saw two brothers, Simon called Peter and his brother Andrew. They were casting a net into the sea, for they were fishermen. / “Come, follow Me,” Jesus said, “and I will make you fishers of men.” / And at once they left their nets and followed Him. ...

Matthew 10:1-4
And calling His twelve disciples to Him, Jesus gave them authority over unclean spirits, so that they could drive them out and heal every disease and sickness. / These are the names of the twelve apostles: first Simon, called Peter, and his brother Andrew; James son of Zebedee, and his brother John; / Philip and Bartholomew; Thomas and Matthew the tax collector; James son of Alphaeus, and Thaddaeus; ...


Treasury of Scripture

From thirty years old and upward even to fifty years old, every one that enters into the service, for the work in the tabernacle of the congregation,

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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 specifies 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.

everyone who could serve
The Hebrew phrase "כָּל־הַבָּא לַצָּבָא" (kol-habba latzava) translates to "everyone who could serve." The word "צָבָא" (tzava) is often associated with military service, indicating a disciplined, organized, and committed form of service. This suggests that serving in the Tent of Meeting required a level of dedication and readiness akin to that of a soldier. The Levites were not merely performing tasks; they were engaged in a sacred duty that required their full commitment and attention.

in the work of the Tent of Meeting
The "Tent of Meeting," or "אֹהֶל מוֹעֵד" (Ohel Moed) in Hebrew, was the portable sanctuary where God met with Moses and the Israelites during their wilderness journey. The work associated with the Tent of Meeting was not just physical labor; it was a spiritual service. The Levites were responsible for the care, transport, and setup of this holy place, which was central to Israel's worship and relationship with God. This phrase highlights the sacred nature of their duties, emphasizing that their work was integral to maintaining the spiritual life of the community. The Tent of Meeting was a place of divine encounter, and those who served there were participating in a divine mission, facilitating the connection between God and His people.

Parallel Commentaries ...


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

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

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

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

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

who came
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
לַעֲבֹדָ֖ה (la·‘ă·ḇō·ḏāh)
Preposition-l | Noun - feminine singular
Strong's 5656: Work of any kind

at the Tent
בְּאֹ֥הֶל (bə·’ō·hel)
Preposition-b | 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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