Numbers 8:23
New International Version
The LORD said to Moses,

New Living Translation
The LORD also instructed Moses,

English Standard Version
And the LORD spoke to Moses, saying,

Berean Standard Bible
And the LORD said to Moses,

King James Bible
And the LORD spake unto Moses, saying,

New King James Version
Then the LORD spoke to Moses, saying,

New American Standard Bible
Now the LORD spoke to Moses, saying,

NASB 1995
Now the LORD spoke to Moses, saying,

NASB 1977
Now the LORD spoke to Moses, saying,

Legacy Standard Bible
Now Yahweh spoke to Moses, saying,

Amplified Bible
Now the LORD spoke to Moses, saying,

Christian Standard Bible
The LORD spoke to Moses:

Holman Christian Standard Bible
The LORD spoke to Moses: “

American Standard Version
And Jehovah spake unto Moses, saying,

Contemporary English Version
The LORD also told Moses,

English Revised Version
And the LORD spake unto Moses, saying,

GOD'S WORD® Translation
The LORD said to Moses,

Good News Translation
The LORD said to Moses,

International Standard Version
Later, the LORD told Moses,

Majority Standard Bible
And the LORD said to Moses,

NET Bible
Then the LORD spoke to Moses:

New Heart English Bible
The LORD spoke to Moses, saying,

Webster's Bible Translation
And the LORD spoke to Moses, saying,

World English Bible
Yahweh spoke to Moses, saying,
Literal Translations
Literal Standard Version
And YHWH speaks to Moses, saying,

Young's Literal Translation
And Jehovah speaketh unto Moses, saying,

Smith's Literal Translation
And Jehovah will speak to Moses, saying,
Catholic Translations
Douay-Rheims Bible
And the Lord spoke to Moses, saying:

Catholic Public Domain Version
And the Lord spoke to Moses, saying:

New American Bible
The LORD said to Moses:

New Revised Standard Version
The LORD spoke to Moses, saying:
Translations from Aramaic
Lamsa Bible
And the LORD spoke to Moses, saying,

Peshitta Holy Bible Translated
And LORD JEHOVAH spoke with Moshe and said to him:
OT Translations
JPS Tanakh 1917
And the LORD spoke unto Moses, saying:

Brenton Septuagint Translation
And the Lord spoke to Moses, saying,

Additional Translations ...
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Context
Retirement for Levites
23And the LORD said to Moses, 24“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.…

Cross References
Numbers 4:3
men from thirty to fifty years old—everyone who is qualified to serve in the work at the Tent of Meeting.

Numbers 4:23
from thirty to fifty years old, counting everyone who comes to serve in the work at the Tent of Meeting.

Numbers 4:30
from thirty to fifty years old, counting everyone who comes to serve in the work of the Tent of Meeting.

Numbers 4:35
everyone from thirty to fifty years old who came to serve in the work at the Tent of Meeting.

Numbers 4:39
everyone from thirty to fifty years old who came to serve in the work at the Tent of Meeting.

Numbers 4:43
everyone from thirty to fifty years old who came to serve in the work at the Tent of Meeting.

Numbers 4:47
from thirty to fifty years old who came to do the work of serving and carrying the Tent of Meeting.

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 23:24-27
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. / For David had said, “The LORD, the God of Israel, has given rest to His people and has come to dwell in Jerusalem forever. / So now the Levites no longer need to carry the tabernacle or any of the articles for its service.” ...

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.

Leviticus 25:8
And you shall count off seven Sabbaths of years—seven times seven years—so that the seven Sabbaths of years amount to forty-nine years.

Leviticus 25:40
Let him stay with you as a hired worker or temporary resident; he is to work for you until the Year of Jubilee.

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,

Hebrews 7:23-28
Now there have been many other priests, since death prevented them from continuing in office. / But because Jesus lives forever, He has a permanent priesthood. / Therefore He is able to save completely those who draw near to God through Him, since He always lives to intercede for them. ...


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And the LORD
This phrase signifies the divine authority and origin of the message. The Hebrew word for "LORD" here is "YHWH," the sacred and personal name of God, often rendered as Yahweh. This name emphasizes God's eternal existence and His covenant relationship with Israel. In the context of Numbers, it underscores that the instructions given are not merely human traditions but are divinely ordained, reflecting God's sovereign will and His intimate involvement with His chosen people.

said
The Hebrew verb used here is "אָמַר" (amar), which means to speak, say, or declare. This verb is frequently used in the Old Testament to introduce divine revelation. It indicates a direct communication from God, highlighting the importance and authority of the message. In the ancient Near Eastern context, divine speech was considered the ultimate source of truth and guidance, and here it underscores the seriousness and sacredness of the instructions that follow.

to Moses
Moses is the central human figure in the Pentateuch, serving as the mediator between God and the Israelites. His name in Hebrew, "מֹשֶׁה" (Moshe), is traditionally understood to mean "drawn out," reflecting his miraculous rescue from the Nile. Moses' role as a prophet and leader is crucial, as he is the one chosen by God to deliver His laws and commandments to the people. This phrase reminds us of Moses' unique position and responsibility in the divine plan, serving as a model of obedience and faithfulness to God's call.

Parallel Commentaries ...


Hebrew
And the LORD
יְהוָ֖ה (Yah·weh)
Noun - proper - masculine singular
Strong's 3068: LORD -- the proper name of the God of Israel

said
וַיְדַבֵּ֥ר (way·ḏab·bêr)
Conjunctive waw | Verb - Piel - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine singular
Strong's 1696: To arrange, to speak, to subdue

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

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


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