Numbers 7:6
New International Version
So Moses took the carts and oxen and gave them to the Levites.

New Living Translation
So Moses took the wagons and oxen and presented them to the Levites.

English Standard Version
So Moses took the wagons and the oxen and gave them to the Levites.

Berean Standard Bible
So Moses took the carts and oxen and gave them to the Levites.

King James Bible
And Moses took the wagons and the oxen, and gave them unto the Levites.

New King James Version
So Moses took the carts and the oxen, and gave them to the Levites.

New American Standard Bible
So Moses took the carts and the oxen and gave them to the Levites.

NASB 1995
So Moses took the carts and the oxen and gave them to the Levites.

NASB 1977
So Moses took the carts and the oxen, and gave them to the Levites.

Legacy Standard Bible
So Moses took the carts and the oxen and gave them to the Levites.

Amplified Bible
So Moses took the carts and the oxen and gave them to the Levites.

Christian Standard Bible
So Moses took the carts and oxen and gave them to the Levites.

Holman Christian Standard Bible
So Moses took the carts and oxen and gave them to the Levites.

American Standard Version
And Moses took the wagons and the oxen, and gave them unto the Levites.

Contemporary English Version
Then Moses took the carts and oxen and gave them to the Levites,

English Revised Version
And Moses took the wagons and the oxen, and gave them unto the Levites.

GOD'S WORD® Translation
Moses took the wagons and the oxen and gave them to the Levites.

Good News Translation
So Moses gave the wagons and the oxen to the Levites.

International Standard Version
So Moses took the carts and the oxen and presented them to the descendants of Levi.

Majority Standard Bible
So Moses took the carts and oxen and gave them to the Levites.

NET Bible
So Moses accepted the carts and the oxen and gave them to the Levites.

New Heart English Bible
Moses took the wagons and the oxen, and gave them to the Levites.

Webster's Bible Translation
And Moses took the wagons and the oxen, and gave them to the Levites.

World English Bible
Moses took the wagons and the oxen, and gave them to the Levites.
Literal Translations
Literal Standard Version
And Moses takes the wagons and the oxen, and gives them to the Levites.

Young's Literal Translation
And Moses taketh the waggons and the oxen, and giveth them unto the Levites.

Smith's Literal Translation
And Moses will take the wagons and the oxen, and will give them to the Levites.
Catholic Translations
Douay-Rheims Bible
Moses therefore receiving the wagons and the oxen, delivered them to the Levites.

Catholic Public Domain Version
And so Moses, having received the wagons and the oxen, delivered them to the Levites.

New American Bible
So Moses accepted the wagons and oxen, and assigned them to the Levites.

New Revised Standard Version
So Moses took the wagons and the oxen, and gave them to the Levites.
Translations from Aramaic
Lamsa Bible
And Moses took the oxen and the wagons, and gave them to the Levites.

Peshitta Holy Bible Translated
And Moshe took the oxen and the wagons and delivered them to the Levites.
OT Translations
JPS Tanakh 1917
And Moses took the wagons and the oxen, and gave them unto the Levites.

Brenton Septuagint Translation
And Moses took the waggons and the oxen, and gave them to the Levites.

Additional Translations ...
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Context
Offerings of Dedication
5“Accept these gifts from them, that they may be used in the work of the Tent of Meeting. And give them to the Levites, to each man according to his service.” 6So Moses took the carts and oxen and gave them to the Levites. 7He gave the Gershonites two carts and four oxen, as their service required,…

Cross References
Exodus 25:1-9
Then the LORD said to Moses, / “Tell the Israelites to bring Me an offering. You are to receive My offering from every man whose heart compels him. / This is the offering you are to accept from them: gold, silver, and bronze; ...

Exodus 35:4-29
Moses also told the whole congregation of Israel, “This is what the LORD has commanded: / Take from among you an offering to the LORD. Let everyone whose heart is willing bring an offering to the LORD: gold, silver, and bronze; / blue, purple, and scarlet yarn; fine linen and goat hair; ...

Exodus 36:1-7
“So Bezalel, Oholiab, and every skilled person are to carry out everything commanded by the LORD, who has given them skill and ability to know how to perform all the work of constructing the sanctuary.” / Then Moses summoned Bezalel, Oholiab, and every skilled person whom the LORD had gifted—everyone whose heart stirred him to come and do the work. / They received from Moses all the contributions that the Israelites had brought to carry out the service of constructing the sanctuary. Meanwhile, the people continued to bring freewill offerings morning after morning, ...

Leviticus 27:30-33
Thus any tithe from the land, whether from the seed of the land or the fruit of the trees, belongs to the LORD; it is holy to the LORD. / If a man wishes to redeem part of his tithe, he must add a fifth to its value. / Every tenth animal from the herd or flock that passes under the shepherd’s rod will be holy to the LORD. ...

Deuteronomy 16:16-17
Three times a year all your men are to appear before the LORD your God in the place He will choose: at the Feast of Unleavened Bread, the Feast of Weeks, and the Feast of Tabernacles. No one should appear before the LORD empty-handed. / Everyone must appear with a gift as he is able, according to the blessing the LORD your God has given you.

1 Chronicles 29:6-9
Then the leaders of the families, the officers of the tribes of Israel, the commanders of thousands and of hundreds, and the officials in charge of the king’s work gave willingly. / Toward the service of God’s house they gave 5,000 talents and 10,000 darics of gold, 10,000 talents of silver, 18,000 talents of bronze, and 100,000 talents of iron. / Whoever had precious stones gave them to the treasury of the house of the LORD, under the care of Jehiel the Gershonite. ...

2 Chronicles 31:5-6
As soon as the order went out, the Israelites generously provided the firstfruits of the grain, new wine, oil, and honey, and of all the produce of the field, and they brought in an abundance—a tithe of everything. / And the Israelites and Judahites who lived in the cities of Judah also brought a tithe of their herds and flocks and a tithe of the holy things consecrated to the LORD their God, and they laid them in large heaps.

Ezra 2:68-69
When they arrived at the house of the LORD in Jerusalem, some of the heads of the families gave freewill offerings to rebuild the house of God on its original site. / According to their ability, they gave to the treasury for this work 61,000 darics of gold, 5,000 minas of silver, and 100 priestly garments.

Nehemiah 7:70-72
Some of the heads of the families contributed to the project. The governor gave to the treasury 1,000 darics of gold, 50 bowls, and 530 priestly garments. / And some of the heads of the families gave to the treasury for the project 20,000 darics of gold and 2,200 minas of silver. / The rest of the people gave a total of 20,000 darics of gold, 2,000 minas of silver, and 67 priestly garments.

Psalm 68:18
You have ascended on high; You have led captives away. You have received gifts from men, even from the rebellious, that the LORD God may dwell there.

Isaiah 60:6-7
Caravans of camels will cover your land, young camels of Midian and Ephah, and all from Sheba will come, bearing gold and frankincense and proclaiming the praises of the LORD. / All the flocks of Kedar will be gathered to you; the rams of Nebaioth will serve you and go up on My altar with acceptance; I will adorn My glorious house.

Malachi 3:8-10
Will a man rob God? Yet you are robbing Me! But you ask, ‘How do we rob You?’ In tithes and offerings. / You are cursed with a curse, yet you—the whole nation—are still robbing Me. / Bring the full tithe into the storehouse, so that there may be food in My house. Test Me in this,” says the LORD of Hosts. “See if I will not open the windows of heaven and pour out for you blessing without measure.

Matthew 2:11
On coming to the house, they saw the Child with His mother Mary, and they fell down and worshiped Him. Then they opened their treasures and presented Him with gifts of gold and frankincense and myrrh.

Matthew 6:19-21
Do not store up for yourselves treasures on earth, where moth and rust destroy, and where thieves break in and steal. / But store up for yourselves treasures in heaven, where moth and rust do not destroy, and where thieves do not break in and steal. / For where your treasure is, there your heart will be also.

Mark 12:41-44
As Jesus was sitting opposite the treasury, He watched the crowd putting money into it. And many rich people put in large amounts. / Then one poor widow came and put in two small copper coins, which amounted to a small fraction of a denarius. / Jesus called His disciples to Him and said, “Truly I tell you, this poor widow has put more than all the others into the treasury. ...


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So Moses took
The phrase begins with Moses, the central human figure in the Pentateuch, acting in obedience to God's commands. The Hebrew root for "took" is לָקַח (laqach), which often implies receiving or acquiring with purpose. Moses' action here is not arbitrary; it is a deliberate act of leadership and stewardship. Historically, Moses is seen as a mediator between God and the Israelites, and his actions often reflect divine instructions. This moment underscores his role as a faithful servant, executing God's will for the community's benefit.

the carts and oxen
The provision of "carts and oxen" is significant in the context of the Israelites' nomadic lifestyle. The Hebrew word for "carts" is עֲגָלוֹת (agalot), and "oxen" is בָּקָר (baqar). These were essential for transporting the Tabernacle and its furnishings as the Israelites journeyed through the wilderness. Archaeological findings from the ancient Near East reveal that such equipment was vital for mobility and logistics in nomadic and semi-nomadic societies. The provision of these resources highlights God's practical care for His people's needs, ensuring that the Levites could fulfill their duties efficiently.

and gave them to the Levites
The Levites were set apart for the service of the Tabernacle, and this allocation of resources underscores their unique role. The Hebrew root for "gave" is נָתַן (natan), which conveys the idea of bestowing or granting. This act of giving is not merely transactional but is imbued with purpose and divine ordination. The Levites, descendants of Levi, were chosen to assist the priests and care for the Tabernacle, as outlined in earlier chapters of Numbers. This distribution of carts and oxen is a tangible expression of God's provision for those He has called to serve Him, ensuring they have the means to carry out their sacred duties. It also reflects the broader biblical principle of equipping God's people for the work He has set before them, a theme echoed throughout Scripture.

Parallel Commentaries ...


Hebrew
So Moses
מֹשֶׁ֔ה (mō·šeh)
Noun - proper - masculine singular
Strong's 4872: Moses -- a great Israelite leader, prophet and lawgiver

took
וַיִּקַּ֣ח (way·yiq·qaḥ)
Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine singular
Strong's 3947: To take

the carts
הָעֲגָלֹ֖ת (hā·‘ă·ḡā·lōṯ)
Article | Noun - feminine plural
Strong's 5699: Something revolving, a wheeled vehicle

and oxen
הַבָּקָ֑ר (hab·bā·qār)
Article | Noun - masculine singular
Strong's 1241: Beef cattle, ox, a herd

and gave
וַיִּתֵּ֥ן (way·yit·tên)
Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine singular
Strong's 5414: To give, put, set

them to
אֶל־ (’el-)
Preposition
Strong's 413: Near, with, among, to

the Levites.
הַלְוִיִּֽם׃ (hal·wî·yim)
Article | Noun - proper - masculine plural
Strong's 3881: Levites -- descendant of Levi


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