Verse (Click for Chapter) New International Version You are to bring the Levites before the LORD, and the Israelites are to lay their hands on them. New Living Translation When you present the Levites before the LORD, the people of Israel must lay their hands on them. English Standard Version When you bring the Levites before the LORD, the people of Israel shall lay their hands on the Levites, Berean Standard Bible You are to present the Levites before the LORD and have the Israelites lay their hands upon them. King James Bible And thou shalt bring the Levites before the LORD: and the children of Israel shall put their hands upon the Levites: New King James Version So you shall bring the Levites before the LORD, and the children of Israel shall lay their hands on the Levites; New American Standard Bible and present the Levites before the LORD; and the sons of Israel shall lay their hands on the Levites. NASB 1995 and present the Levites before the LORD; and the sons of Israel shall lay their hands on the Levites. NASB 1977 and present the Levites before the LORD; and the sons of Israel shall lay their hands on the Levites. Legacy Standard Bible and bring the Levites near before Yahweh; and the sons of Israel shall lay their hands on the Levites. Amplified Bible and present the Levites before the LORD, and the Israelites shall lay their hands on the Levites. Christian Standard Bible Then present the Levites before the LORD, and have the Israelites lay their hands on them. Holman Christian Standard Bible Then present the Levites before the LORD, and have the Israelites lay their hands on them. American Standard Version and thou shalt present the Levites before Jehovah. And the children of Israel shall lay their hands upon the Levites: Contemporary English Version where the people will place their hands on them. English Revised Version and thou shalt present the Levites before the LORD: and the children of Israel shall lay their hands upon the Levites: GOD'S WORD® Translation Then bring the Levites into the LORD's presence, and the Israelites will place their hands on them. Good News Translation The people of Israel are to place their hands on the heads of the Levites, International Standard Version Bring the descendants of Levi into the LORD's presence and have the Israelis lay their hands on the descendants of Levi. Majority Standard Bible You are to present the Levites before the LORD and have the Israelites lay their hands upon them. NET Bible Then you are to bring the Levites before the LORD, and the Israelites are to lay their hands on the Levites; New Heart English Bible You shall present the Levites before the LORD. The children of Israel shall lay their hands on the Levites, Webster's Bible Translation And thou shalt bring the Levites before the LORD: and the children of Israel shall put their hands upon the Levites: World English Bible You shall present the Levites before Yahweh. The children of Israel shall lay their hands on the Levites, Literal Translations Literal Standard Versionand you have brought the Levites near before YHWH, and the sons of Israel have laid their hands on the Levites, Young's Literal Translation and thou hast brought near the Levites before Jehovah, and the sons of Israel have laid their hands on the Levites, Smith's Literal Translation And bring near the Levites before Jehovah: and the sons of Israel placed their hands upon the Levites. Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims BibleAnd when the Levites are before the Lord, the children of Israel shall put their hands upon them: Catholic Public Domain Version And when the Levites are before the Lord, the sons of Israel shall place their hands upon them. New American Bible When you have brought the Levites before the LORD, the Israelites shall lay their hands upon them. New Revised Standard Version When you bring the Levites before the LORD, the Israelites shall lay their hands on the Levites, Translations from Aramaic Lamsa BibleThen you shall bring the Levites before the LORD; and the children of Israel shall put their hands upon the Levites; Peshitta Holy Bible Translated And bring the Levites before LORD JEHOVAH and the children of Israel shall put their hands on the Levites. OT Translations JPS Tanakh 1917And thou shalt present the Levites before the LORD; and the children of Israel shall lay their hands upon the Levites. Brenton Septuagint Translation And thou shalt bring the Levites before the Lord; and the sons of Israel shall lay their hands upon the Levites. Additional Translations ... Audio Bible Context Cleansing the Levites…9Bring the Levites before the Tent of Meeting and assemble the whole congregation of Israel. 10You are to present the Levites before the LORD and have the Israelites lay their hands upon them. 11Aaron is to present the Levites before the LORD as a wave offering from the sons of Israel, so that they may perform the service of the LORD.… Cross References Leviticus 8:6-13 Then Moses presented Aaron and his sons and washed them with water. / He put the tunic on Aaron, tied the sash around him, clothed him with the robe, and put the ephod on him. He tied the woven band of the ephod around him and fastened it to him. / Then he put the breastpiece on him and placed the Urim and Thummim in the breastpiece. ... Exodus 29:10-19 You are to present the bull at the front of the Tent of Meeting, and Aaron and his sons are to lay their hands on its head. / And you shall slaughter the bull before the LORD at the entrance to the Tent of Meeting. / Take some of the blood of the bull and put it on the horns of the altar with your finger; then pour out the rest of the blood at the base of the altar. ... Leviticus 16:21 Then he is to lay both hands on the head of the live goat and confess over it all the iniquities and rebellious acts of the Israelites in regard to all their sins. He is to put them on the goat’s head and send it away into the wilderness by the hand of a man appointed for the task. Acts 6:6 They presented these seven to the apostles, who prayed and laid their hands on them. 1 Timothy 4:14 Do not neglect the gift that is in you, which was given you through the prophecy spoken over you at the laying on of the hands of the elders. 2 Timothy 1:6 For this reason I remind you to fan into flame the gift of God, which is in you through the laying on of my hands. Acts 13:2-3 While they were worshiping the Lord and fasting, the Holy Spirit said, “Set apart for Me Barnabas and Saul for the work to which I have called them.” / And after they had fasted and prayed, they laid their hands on them and sent them off. Hebrews 6:2 instruction about baptisms, the laying on of hands, the resurrection of the dead, and eternal judgment. Acts 8:17 Then Peter and John laid their hands on them, and they received the Holy Spirit. Acts 19:6 And when Paul laid his hands on them, the Holy Spirit came upon them, and they spoke in tongues and prophesied. 1 Corinthians 12:28 And in the church God has appointed first of all apostles, second prophets, third teachers, then workers of miracles, and those with gifts of healing, helping, administration, and various tongues. 1 Corinthians 14:33-40 For God is not a God of disorder, but of peace—as in all the churches of the saints. / Women are to be silent in the churches. They are not permitted to speak, but must be in submission, as the law says. / If they wish to inquire about something, they are to ask their own husbands at home; for it is dishonorable for a woman to speak in the church. ... Numbers 27:18-23 And the LORD replied to Moses, “Take Joshua son of Nun, a man with the Spirit in him, and lay your hands on him. / Have him stand before Eleazar the priest and the whole congregation, and commission him in their sight. / Confer on him some of your authority, so that the whole congregation of Israel will obey him. ... Deuteronomy 34:9 Now Joshua son of Nun was filled with the spirit of wisdom because Moses had laid his hands on him. So the Israelites obeyed him and did as the LORD had commanded Moses. 1 Kings 19:19-21 So Elijah departed and found Elisha son of Shaphat. He was plowing with twelve teams of oxen, and he was with the twelfth team. Elijah passed by him and threw his cloak around him. / So Elisha left the oxen, ran after Elijah, and said, “Please let me kiss my father and mother goodbye, and then I will follow you.” “Go on back,” Elijah replied, “for what have I done to you?” / So Elisha turned back from him, took his pair of oxen, and slaughtered them. Using the oxen’s equipment for fuel, he cooked the meat and gave it to the people, and they ate. Then he set out to follow and serve Elijah. Treasury of Scripture And you shall bring the Levites before the LORD: and the children of Israel shall put their hands on the Levites: Numbers 3:45 Take the Levites instead of all the firstborn among the children of Israel, and the cattle of the Levites instead of their cattle; and the Levites shall be mine: I am the LORD. Leviticus 1:4 And he shall put his hand upon the head of the burnt offering; and it shall be accepted for him to make atonement for him. Acts 6:6 Whom they set before the apostles: and when they had prayed, they laid their hands on them. Jump to Previous Children Hands Israel Israelites Levites PresentJump to Next Children Hands Israel Israelites Levites PresentNumbers 8 1. How the lamps are to be lighted5. The consecration of the Levites 23. The age and time of their service You are to present the Levites before the LORD The Levites were set apart for service to God, distinct from the other tribes of Israel. Presenting them before the LORD signifies their dedication and consecration to His service. This act is reminiscent of the presentation of offerings, indicating that the Levites themselves are a living offering to God. The concept of presenting individuals before the LORD is seen in other parts of Scripture, such as the dedication of Samuel by Hannah (1 Samuel 1:24-28). This presentation underscores the importance of being set apart for divine purposes, a theme that runs throughout the Bible. and have the Israelites lay their hands upon them. Persons / Places / Events 1. The LevitesA tribe set apart for religious duties and service in the Tabernacle. They were chosen by God to assist the priests and perform various tasks related to worship and sacrifices. 2. The Israelites The collective people of God, descendants of Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob, who were called to be a holy nation and a kingdom of priests. 3. The LORD The covenant name of God, Yahweh, who established the laws and rituals for His people, including the consecration of the Levites. 4. The Tabernacle The portable sanctuary where the Israelites worshiped God during their journey through the wilderness. It was the center of Israelite worship and the place where God's presence dwelled among His people. 5. The Laying on of Hands A symbolic act representing the transfer of responsibility, blessing, or authority. In this context, it signifies the Israelites' acknowledgment and support of the Levites' role. Teaching Points The Importance of ConsecrationGod calls specific individuals for His service, and consecration is a vital step in acknowledging and preparing them for their roles. We should recognize and support those whom God has set apart for ministry. Community Involvement in Ministry The act of laying hands by the Israelites signifies communal support and responsibility. As a church, we should actively participate in the affirmation and support of our leaders and servants. Symbolism of Laying on of Hands This act is not just a ritual but a powerful symbol of unity, blessing, and the transfer of responsibility. It reminds us of the importance of prayer and support for those in ministry. Continuity of God's Work From the Old Testament to the New Testament, God continues to call and equip individuals for His purposes. We should be open to how God might be calling us or others around us to serve. Recognizing Spiritual Gifts Just as the Levites were recognized for their specific role, we should seek to identify and nurture the spiritual gifts within our community, encouraging each member to serve according to their calling.(10) Shall put their hands upon the Levites.--The same phrase is here used as in Numbers 8:12, and elsewhere, of the offerer who was required to lay his hand upon the victim which he offered in sacrifice. By this symbolical act the obligation which rested upon the whole nation in regard to the dedication of the firstborn was transferred to the Levites, who were thenceforth to be dedicated to the service of the Lord, and given over to the priests as the representatives of the Lord.Verse 10. - Before the Lord. As in chapter Numbers 5:16, either near the brazen altar, or more probably before the entrance of the tabernacle. And the children of Israel shall put their hands upon the Levites. Presumably by means of their representatives, probably the tribe princes. This laying on of hands signified that the obligation to assist personally in the service of the sanctuary was transferred from the whole congregation to the Levites. Parallel Commentaries ... Hebrew You are to presentוְהִקְרַבְתָּ֥ (wə·hiq·raḇ·tā) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Hifil - Conjunctive perfect - second person masculine singular Strong's 7126: To come near, approach the Levites הַלְוִיִּ֖ם (hal·wî·yim) Article | Noun - proper - masculine plural Strong's 3881: Levites -- descendant of Levi before לִפְנֵ֣י (lip̄·nê) Preposition-l | Noun - common plural construct Strong's 6440: The face the LORD יְהוָ֑ה (Yah·weh) Noun - proper - masculine singular Strong's 3069: YHWH and have the Israelites בְנֵי־ (ḇə·nê-) Noun - masculine plural construct Strong's 1121: A son lay וְסָמְכ֧וּ (wə·sā·mə·ḵū) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Conjunctive perfect - third person common plural Strong's 5564: To prop, to lean upon, take hold of their hands יְדֵיהֶ֖ם (yə·ḏê·hem) Noun - fdc | third person masculine plural Strong's 3027: A hand upon עַל־ (‘al-) Preposition Strong's 5921: Above, over, upon, against [them]. הַלְוִיִּֽם׃ (hal·wî·yim) Article | Noun - proper - masculine plural Strong's 3881: Levites -- descendant of Levi Links Numbers 8:10 NIVNumbers 8:10 NLT Numbers 8:10 ESV Numbers 8:10 NASB Numbers 8:10 KJV Numbers 8:10 BibleApps.com Numbers 8:10 Biblia Paralela Numbers 8:10 Chinese Bible Numbers 8:10 French Bible Numbers 8:10 Catholic Bible OT Law: Numbers 8:10 You shall present the Levites before Yahweh (Nu Num.) |
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