Verse (Click for Chapter) New International Version This was the total of those in the Merarite clans. Moses and Aaron counted them according to the LORD’s command through Moses. New Living Translation So this was the total of all those from the Merarite clans who were eligible for service. Moses and Aaron listed them, just as the LORD had commanded through Moses. English Standard Version This was the list of the clans of the sons of Merari, whom Moses and Aaron listed according to the commandment of the LORD by Moses. Berean Standard Bible These were counted from the Merarite clans, whom Moses and Aaron numbered at the LORD’s command through Moses. King James Bible These be those that were numbered of the families of the sons of Merari, whom Moses and Aaron numbered according to the word of the LORD by the hand of Moses. New King James Version These are the ones who were numbered of the families of the sons of Merari, whom Moses and Aaron numbered according to the word of the LORD by the hand of Moses. New American Standard Bible These were the numbered men of the families of the sons of Merari, whom Moses and Aaron counted according to the commandment of the LORD through Moses. NASB 1995 These are the numbered men of the families of the sons of Merari, whom Moses and Aaron numbered according to the commandment of the LORD through Moses. NASB 1977 These are the numbered men of the families of the sons of Merari, whom Moses and Aaron numbered according to the commandment of the LORD through Moses. Legacy Standard Bible These are the numbered men of the families of the sons of Merari, whom Moses and Aaron numbered according to the commandment of Yahweh by the hand of Moses. Amplified Bible These are the men who were numbered of the families of the sons of Merari, whom Moses and Aaron numbered in accordance with the commandment of the LORD through Moses. Christian Standard Bible These were the registered men of the Merarite clans; Moses and Aaron registered them at the LORD’s command through Moses. Holman Christian Standard Bible These were the registered men of the Merarite clans; Moses and Aaron registered them at the LORD’s command through Moses. American Standard Version These are they that were numbered of the families of the sons of Merari, whom Moses and Aaron numbered according to the commandment of Jehovah by Moses. English Revised Version These are they that were numbered of the families of the sons of Merari, whom Moses and Aaron numbered according to the commandment of the LORD by the hand of Moses. GOD'S WORD® Translation This was the total of those registered in the Merarite families. Moses and Aaron did as the LORD had commanded Moses and registered the Merarites. International Standard Version from the tribes of the descendants of Merari, whom Moses and Aaron numbered according to what the LORD had said, under the supervision of Moses. Majority Standard Bible These were counted from the Merarite clans, whom Moses and Aaron numbered at the LORD?s command through Moses. NET Bible These are those numbered from the families of the Merarites, whom Moses and Aaron numbered according to the word of the LORD by the authority of Moses. New Heart English Bible These are those who were numbered of the families of the sons of Merari, whom Moses and Aaron numbered according to the commandment of the LORD by Moses. Webster's Bible Translation These are those that were numbered of the families of the sons of Merari, whom Moses and Aaron numbered according to the word of the LORD by the hand of Moses. World English Bible These are those who were counted of the families of the sons of Merari, whom Moses and Aaron counted according to the commandment of Yahweh by Moses. Literal Translations Literal Standard VersionThese [are] those numbered of the families of the sons of Merari, whom Moses and Aaron numbered by the command of YHWH, by the hand of Moses. Young's Literal Translation These are those numbered of the families of the sons of Merari, whom Moses and Aaron numbered, by the command of Jehovah, by the hand of Moses. Smith's Literal Translation These the reviewings of the families of the sons of Merari, whom Moses reviewed and Aaron, at the mouth of Jehovah, by the hand of Moses. Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims BibleThis is the number of the sons of Merari, whom Moses and Aaron reckoned up according to the commandment of the Lord by the hand of Moses. Catholic Public Domain Version This is the number of the sons of Merari, whom Moses and Aaron counted according to the command of the Lord by the hand of Moses. New American Bible Such was the enrollment of the clans of the Merarites, whom Moses enrolled, together with Aaron, as the LORD directed through Moses. New Revised Standard Version This is the enrollment of the clans of the Merarites, whom Moses and Aaron enrolled according to the commandment of the LORD by Moses. Translations from Aramaic Lamsa BibleThese are the numbers of the sons of Merari, whom Moses and Aaron numbered according to the commandment of the LORD by the hand of Moses. Peshitta Holy Bible Translated These are the numbers of genealogies of the sons of Merari that Moshe numbered and Ahron by the word of the mouth of LORD JEHOVAH by the agency of Moshe. OT Translations JPS Tanakh 1917These are they that were numbered of the families of the sons of Merari, whom Moses and Aaron numbered according to the commandment of the LORD by the hand of Moses. Brenton Septuagint Translation This is the numbering of the family of the sons of Merari, whom Moses and Aaron numbered by the word of the Lord, by the hand of Moses. Additional Translations ... Audio Bible Context The Numbering of the Levite Clans…44The men registered by their clans numbered 3,200. 45These were counted from the Merarite clans, whom Moses and Aaron numbered at the LORD’s command through Moses. 46So Moses, Aaron, and the leaders of Israel numbered by their clans and families all the Levites… Cross References 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 8:5-22 Again the LORD spoke to Moses, saying, / “Take the Levites from among the Israelites and make them ceremonially clean. / This is what you must do to cleanse them: Sprinkle them with the water of purification. Have them shave their whole bodies and wash their clothes, and so purify themselves. ... Numbers 18:1-7 So the LORD said to Aaron, “You and your sons and your father’s house must bear the iniquity involving the sanctuary. And you and your sons alone must bear the iniquity involving your priesthood. / But bring with you also your brothers from the tribe of Levi, the tribe of your father, that they may join you and assist you and your sons before the Tent of the Testimony. / And they shall attend to your duties and to all the duties of the Tent; but they must not come near to the furnishings of the sanctuary or the altar, or both they and you will die. ... Exodus 6:16-25 These were the names of the sons of Levi according to their records: Gershon, Kohath, and Merari. Levi lived 137 years. / The sons of Gershon were Libni and Shimei, by their clans. / The sons of Kohath were Amram, Izhar, Hebron, and Uzziel. Kohath lived 133 years. ... 1 Chronicles 23:12-32 The sons of Kohath: Amram, Izhar, Hebron, and Uzziel—four in all. / The sons of Amram: Aaron and Moses. Aaron and his descendants were set apart forever to consecrate the most holy things, to burn incense before the LORD, to minister before Him, and to pronounce blessings in His name forever. / As for Moses the man of God, his sons were named among the tribe of Levi. ... 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. 1 Chronicles 9:14-32 From the Levites: Shemaiah son of Hasshub, the son of Azrikam, the son of Hashabiah, a descendant of Merari; / Bakbakkar, Heresh, Galal, and Mattaniah son of Mica, the son of Zichri, the son of Asaph; / Obadiah son of Shemaiah, the son of Galal, the son of Jeduthun; and Berechiah son of Asa, the son of Elkanah, who lived in the villages of the Netophathites. ... 2 Chronicles 29:11 Now, my sons, do not be negligent, for the LORD has chosen you to stand before Him, to serve Him, to minister before Him, and to burn incense.” Nehemiah 12:44-47 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. / For long ago, in the days of David and Asaph, there were directors for the singers and for the songs of praise and thanksgiving to God. ... Hebrews 7:11-28 Now if perfection could have been attained through the Levitical priesthood (for on this basis the people received the law), why was there still need for another priest to appear—one in the order of Melchizedek and not in the order of Aaron? / For when the priesthood is changed, the law must be changed as well. / He of whom these things are said belonged to a different tribe, from which no one has ever served at the altar. ... Hebrews 9:1-10 Now the first covenant had regulations for worship and also an earthly sanctuary. / A tabernacle was prepared. In its first room were the lampstand, the table, and the consecrated bread. This was called the Holy Place. / Behind the second curtain was a room called the Most Holy Place, ... Hebrews 9:23-28 So it was necessary for the copies of the heavenly things to be purified with these sacrifices, but the heavenly things themselves with better sacrifices than these. / For Christ did not enter a man-made copy of the true sanctuary, but He entered heaven itself, now to appear on our behalf in the presence of God. / Nor did He enter heaven to offer Himself again and again, as the high priest enters the Most Holy Place every year with blood that is not his own. ... Hebrews 10:11-14 Day after day every priest stands to minister and to offer again and again the same sacrifices, which can never take away sins. / But when this Priest had offered for all time one sacrifice for sins, He sat down at the right hand of God. / Since that time, He waits for His enemies to be made a footstool for His feet, ... 1 Peter 2:5 you also, like living stones, are being built into a spiritual house to be a holy priesthood, offering spiritual sacrifices acceptable to God through Jesus Christ. Revelation 1:6 who has made us to be a kingdom, priests to His God and Father—to Him be the glory and power forever and ever! Amen. Treasury of Scripture These be those that were numbered of the families of the sons of Merari, whom Moses and Aaron numbered according to the word of the LORD by the hand of Moses. Numbers 4:29 As for the sons of Merari, thou shalt number them after their families, by the house of their fathers; Jump to Previous Aaron Clans Command Commandment Counted Families Hand Lord's Merari Merar'i Merarite Moses Numbered Order Total WordJump to Next Aaron Clans Command Commandment Counted Families Hand Lord's Merari Merar'i Merarite Moses Numbered Order Total WordNumbers 4 1. The age at which the Levites were to serve, and the duration of the service4. 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 These were counted The act of counting or numbering in the Hebrew context often signifies a divine order and purpose. The Hebrew root for "counted" is "paqad," which implies a careful and intentional accounting. This reflects God's meticulous care and sovereign oversight over His people. In a broader sense, it reminds us that each individual is known and valued by God, emphasizing the personal relationship He desires with each of us. from the clans of the sons of Merari whom Moses and Aaron numbered according to the word of the LORD through Moses Hebrew Theseאֵ֣לֶּה (’êl·leh) Pronoun - common plural Strong's 428: These, those were counted פְקוּדֵ֔י (p̄ə·qū·ḏê) Verb - Qal - QalPassParticiple - masculine plural construct Strong's 6485: To visit, to oversee, muster, charge, care for, miss, deposit from the Merarite מְרָרִ֑י (mə·rā·rî) Noun - proper - masculine singular Strong's 4847: Merari -- a son of Levi clans, מִשְׁפְּחֹ֖ת (miš·pə·ḥōṯ) Noun - feminine plural construct Strong's 4940: A family, circle of relatives, a class, a species, sort, a tribe, people whom אֲשֶׁ֨ר (’ă·šer) Pronoun - relative Strong's 834: Who, which, what, that, when, where, how, because, in order that Moses מֹשֶׁה֙ (mō·šeh) Noun - proper - masculine singular Strong's 4872: Moses -- a great Israelite leader, prophet and lawgiver and Aaron וְאַהֲרֹ֔ן (wə·’a·hă·rōn) Conjunctive waw | Noun - proper - masculine singular Strong's 175: Aaron -- an elder brother of Moses numbered פָּקַ֤ד (pā·qaḏ) Verb - Qal - Perfect - third person masculine singular Strong's 6485: To visit, to oversee, muster, charge, care for, miss, deposit at עַל־ (‘al-) Preposition Strong's 5921: Above, over, upon, against the LORD’s יְהוָ֖ה (Yah·weh) Noun - proper - masculine singular Strong's 3068: LORD -- the proper name of the God of Israel command פִּ֥י (pî) Noun - masculine singular construct Strong's 6310: The mouth, edge, portion, side, according to through בְּיַד־ (bə·yaḏ-) Preposition-b | Noun - feminine singular construct Strong's 3027: A hand Moses. מֹשֶֽׁה׃ (mō·šeh) Noun - proper - masculine singular Strong's 4872: Moses -- a great Israelite leader, prophet and lawgiver Links Numbers 4:45 NIVNumbers 4:45 NLT Numbers 4:45 ESV Numbers 4:45 NASB Numbers 4:45 KJV Numbers 4:45 BibleApps.com Numbers 4:45 Biblia Paralela Numbers 4:45 Chinese Bible Numbers 4:45 French Bible Numbers 4:45 Catholic Bible OT Law: Numbers 4:45 These are those who were numbered (Nu Num.) |
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