Numbers 7:7
New International Version
He gave two carts and four oxen to the Gershonites, as their work required,

New Living Translation
He gave two wagons and four oxen to the Gershonite division for their work,

English Standard Version
Two wagons and four oxen he gave to the sons of Gershon, according to their service.

Berean Standard Bible
He gave the Gershonites two carts and four oxen, as their service required,

King James Bible
Two wagons and four oxen he gave unto the sons of Gershon, according to their service:

New King James Version
Two carts and four oxen he gave to the sons of Gershon, according to their service;

New American Standard Bible
Two carts and four oxen he gave to the sons of Gershon, according to their service,

NASB 1995
Two carts and four oxen he gave to the sons of Gershon, according to their service,

NASB 1977
Two carts and four oxen he gave to the sons of Gershon, according to their service,

Legacy Standard Bible
Two carts and four oxen he gave to the sons of Gershon, according to their service,

Amplified Bible
He gave two carts and four oxen to the sons of Gershon, according to their service [in transporting the tabernacle];

Christian Standard Bible
He gave the Gershonites two carts and four oxen corresponding to their service,

Holman Christian Standard Bible
He gave the Gershonites two carts and four oxen corresponding to their service,

American Standard Version
Two wagons and four oxen he gave unto the sons of Gershon, according to their service:

English Revised Version
Two wagons and four oxen he gave unto the sons of Gershon, according to their service:

GOD'S WORD® Translation
He gave two wagons and four oxen to the Gershonites for the work they had to do.

Good News Translation
He gave two wagons and four oxen to the Gershonites,

International Standard Version
Two carts and four oxen were given to the descendants of Gershon for their work.

Majority Standard Bible
He gave the Gershonites two carts and four oxen, as their service required,

NET Bible
He gave two carts and four oxen to the Gershonites, as their service required;

New Heart English Bible
He gave two wagons and four oxen to the sons of Gershon, according to their service:

Webster's Bible Translation
Two wagons and four oxen he gave to the sons of Gershon, according to their service:

World English Bible
He gave two wagons and four oxen to the sons of Gershon, according to their service.
Literal Translations
Literal Standard Version
He has given the two wagons and the four oxen to the sons of Gershon, according to their service,

Young's Literal Translation
The two of the waggons and the four of the oxen he hath given to the sons of Gershon, according to their service,

Smith's Literal Translation
Two wagons and four oxen he gave to the sons of Gershon, according to their service.
Catholic Translations
Douay-Rheims Bible
Two wagons and four oxen he gave to the sons of Gerson, according to their necessity.

Catholic Public Domain Version
Two wagons and four oxen he gave to the sons of Gershon, according to what they needed.

New American Bible
He gave two wagons and four oxen to the Gershonites according to their duties,

New Revised Standard Version
Two wagons and four oxen he gave to the Gershonites, according to their service;
Translations from Aramaic
Lamsa Bible
Two wagons and four oxen he gave to the sons of Gershon, according to their service;

Peshitta Holy Bible Translated
Two wagons and four oxen he gave to the sons of Gershun, enough for their service.
OT Translations
JPS Tanakh 1917
Two wagons and four oxen he gave unto the sons of Gershon, according to their service.

Brenton Septuagint Translation
And he gave two waggons and four oxen to the sons of Gedson, according to their ministrations.

Additional Translations ...
Audio Bible



Context
Offerings of Dedication
6So Moses took the carts and oxen and gave them to the Levites. 7 He gave the Gershonites two carts and four oxen, as their service required, 8and he gave the Merarites four carts and eight oxen, as their service required, all under the direction of Ithamar son of Aaron the priest.…

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 1:1-17
Then the LORD called to Moses and spoke to him from the Tent of Meeting, saying, / “Speak to the Israelites and tell them: When any of you brings an offering to the LORD, you may bring as your offering an animal from the herd or the flock. / If his offering is a burnt offering from the herd, he is to present an unblemished male. He must bring it to the entrance to the Tent of Meeting for its acceptance before the LORD. ...

Leviticus 2:1-16
“When anyone brings a grain offering to the LORD, his offering must consist of fine flour. He is to pour olive oil on it, put frankincense on it, / and bring it to Aaron’s sons the priests. The priest shall take a handful of the flour and oil, together with all the frankincense, and burn this as a memorial portion on the altar, a food offering, a pleasing aroma to the LORD. / The remainder of the grain offering shall belong to Aaron and his sons; it is a most holy part of the food offerings to the LORD. ...

Leviticus 3:1-17
“If one’s offering is a peace offering and he offers an animal from the herd, whether male or female, he must present it without blemish before the LORD. / He is to lay his hand on the head of the offering and slaughter it at the entrance to the Tent of Meeting. Then Aaron’s sons the priests shall splatter the blood on all sides of the altar. / From the peace offering he is to bring a food offering to the LORD: the fat that covers the entrails, all the fat that is on them, ...

Leviticus 4:1-35
Then the LORD said to Moses, / “Tell the Israelites to do as follows with one who sins unintentionally against any of the LORD’s commandments and does what is forbidden by them: / If the anointed priest sins, bringing guilt on the people, he must bring to the LORD a young bull without blemish as a sin offering for the sin he has committed. ...

Leviticus 5:1-19
“If someone sins by failing to testify when he hears a public charge about something he has witnessed, whether he has seen it or learned of it, he shall bear the iniquity. / Or if a person touches anything unclean—whether the carcass of any unclean wild animal or livestock or crawling creature—even if he is unaware of it, he is unclean and guilty. / Or if he touches human uncleanness—anything by which one becomes unclean—even if he is unaware of it, when he realizes it, he is guilty. ...

Leviticus 6:1-7
And the LORD said to Moses, / “If someone sins and acts unfaithfully against the LORD by deceiving his neighbor in regard to a deposit or security entrusted to him or stolen, or if he extorts his neighbor / or finds lost property and lies about it and swears falsely, or if he commits any such sin that a man might commit— ...

Leviticus 7:1-38
“Now this is the law of the guilt offering, which is most holy: / The guilt offering must be slaughtered in the place where the burnt offering is slaughtered, and the priest shall splatter its blood on all sides of the altar. / And all the fat from it shall be offered: the fat tail, the fat that covers the entrails, ...

1 Chronicles 29:1-9
Then King David said to the whole assembly, “My son Solomon, the one whom God has chosen, is young and inexperienced. The task is great because this palace is not for man, but for the LORD God. / Now with all my ability I have made provision for the house of my God—gold for the gold articles, silver for the silver, bronze for the bronze, iron for the iron, and wood for the wood, as well as onyx for the settings, turquoise, stones of various colors, all kinds of precious stones, and slabs of marble—all in abundance. / Moreover, because of my delight in the house of my God, I now give for it my personal treasures of gold and silver, over and above all that I have provided for this holy temple: ...

2 Chronicles 31:2-10
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. / The king contributed from his own possessions for the regular morning and evening burnt offerings and for the burnt offerings on the Sabbaths, New Moons, and appointed feasts, as written in the Law of the LORD. / Moreover, he commanded the people living in Jerusalem to make a contribution for the priests and Levites so that they could devote themselves to the Law of the LORD. ...

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 50:8-15
I do not rebuke you for your sacrifices, and your burnt offerings are ever before Me. / I have no need for a bull from your stall or goats from your pens, / for every beast of the forest is Mine—the cattle on a thousand hills. ...


Treasury of Scripture

Two wagons and four oxen he gave to the sons of Gershon, according to their service:

two wagons

Numbers 3:25,26
And the charge of the sons of Gershon in the tabernacle of the congregation shall be the tabernacle, and the tent, the covering thereof, and the hanging for the door of the tabernacle of the congregation, …

Numbers 4:24-28
This is the service of the families of the Gershonites, to serve, and for burdens: …

sons of Gershon.

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He gave
This phrase indicates an act of provision and generosity. In the Hebrew context, the verb "gave" (נָתַן, natan) often implies a deliberate and purposeful action. It reflects God's provision through Moses to the Levites, emphasizing the importance of equipping those who serve in the tabernacle. This act of giving is a reminder of God's continual provision for His people, ensuring that they have what is necessary to fulfill their divine duties.

two carts and four oxen
The specific mention of "two carts and four oxen" highlights the practical needs of the Gershonites. In ancient times, carts and oxen were essential for transporting heavy materials. The Gershonites were responsible for carrying the curtains and coverings of the tabernacle, which required sturdy transportation. The number of carts and oxen provided was proportional to their task, demonstrating God's wisdom in meeting the needs of His people precisely. This provision underscores the principle that God equips His servants with exactly what they need to accomplish their work.

to the Gershonites
The Gershonites were one of the three Levitical families, descended from Gershon, the son of Levi. Their specific duties involved the care and transportation of the tabernacle's fabrics and coverings. By naming the Gershonites, the text emphasizes the organized and orderly nature of the Levitical service. Each family had distinct responsibilities, reflecting the broader biblical theme of order and structure within God's community. This allocation of resources to the Gershonites illustrates the importance of each member's role in the body of believers, as each has a unique contribution to make.

as their service required
This phrase indicates that the provision was not arbitrary but based on the specific needs of their service. The Hebrew word for "service" (עֲבֹדָה, avodah) can also mean "work" or "labor," emphasizing the active role of the Gershonites in the worship and functioning of the tabernacle. The phrase "as their service required" suggests a divine understanding and acknowledgment of the labor involved in their duties. It serves as a reminder that God is aware of the demands placed on His servants and provides accordingly. This provision is a testament to God's faithfulness and attentiveness to the needs of those who serve Him, encouraging believers to trust in His provision for their own lives and ministries.

Parallel Commentaries ...


Hebrew
He gave
נָתַ֖ן (nā·ṯan)
Verb - Qal - Perfect - third person masculine singular
Strong's 5414: To give, put, set

the Gershonites
לִבְנֵ֣י (liḇ·nê)
Preposition-l | Noun - masculine plural construct
Strong's 1121: A son

two
שְׁתֵּ֣י (šə·tê)
Number - fdc
Strong's 8147: Two (a cardinal number)

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

and four
אַרְבַּ֣עַת (’ar·ba·‘aṯ)
Number - masculine singular construct
Strong's 702: Four

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

as their service
עֲבֹדָתָֽם׃ (‘ă·ḇō·ḏā·ṯām)
Noun - feminine singular construct | third person masculine plural
Strong's 5656: Work of any kind

required,
כְּפִ֖י (kə·p̄î)
Preposition-k | Noun - masculine singular construct
Strong's 6310: The mouth, edge, portion, side, according to


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