Verse (Click for Chapter) New International Version Aaron did so; he set up the lamps so that they faced forward on the lampstand, just as the LORD commanded Moses. New Living Translation So Aaron did this. He set up the seven lamps so they reflected their light forward, just as the LORD had commanded Moses. English Standard Version And Aaron did so: he set up its lamps in front of the lampstand, as the LORD commanded Moses. Berean Standard Bible And Aaron did so; he set up the lamps facing toward the front of the lampstand, just as the LORD had commanded Moses. King James Bible And Aaron did so; he lighted the lamps thereof over against the candlestick, as the LORD commanded Moses. New King James Version And Aaron did so; he arranged the lamps to face toward the front of the lampstand, as the LORD commanded Moses. New American Standard Bible Therefore Aaron did so; he mounted its lamps at the front of the lampstand, just as the LORD had commanded Moses. NASB 1995 Aaron therefore did so; he mounted its lamps at the front of the lampstand, just as the LORD had commanded Moses. NASB 1977 Aaron therefore did so; he mounted its lamps at the front of the lampstand, just as the LORD had commanded Moses. Legacy Standard Bible Aaron therefore did so; he mounted its lamps at the front of the lampstand, just as Yahweh had commanded Moses. Amplified Bible And Aaron did so; he set up the lamps at the front of the lampstand, just as the LORD had commanded Moses. Christian Standard Bible So Aaron did this; he set up its lamps to give light in front of the lampstand just as the LORD had commanded Moses. Holman Christian Standard Bible So Aaron did this; he set up its lamps to give light in front of the lampstand just as the LORD had commanded Moses. American Standard Version And Aaron did so; he lighted the lamps thereof so as to give light in front of the candlestick, as Jehovah commanded Moses. Contemporary English Version Aaron obeyed and placed the lamps as he was told. English Revised Version And Aaron did so; he lighted the lamps thereof so as to give light in front of the candlestick, as the LORD commanded Moses. GOD'S WORD® Translation So Aaron set up the lamps on the lamp stand to light up the area in front of it, as the LORD commanded Moses. Good News Translation Aaron obeyed and placed the lamps facing the front of the lampstand. International Standard Version So Aaron did so, setting up the lamps to illuminate the area in front of the lamp stand, just as the LORD had commanded Moses. Majority Standard Bible And Aaron did so; he set up the lamps facing toward the front of the lampstand, just as the LORD had commanded Moses. NET Bible And Aaron did so; he set up the lamps to face toward the front of the lampstand, as the LORD commanded Moses. New Heart English Bible Aaron did so. He lit its lamps to light the area in front of the lampstand, as the LORD commanded Moses. Webster's Bible Translation And Aaron did so; he lighted the lamps of it over against the candlestick, as the LORD commanded Moses. World English Bible Aaron did so. He lit its lamps to light the area in front of the lamp stand, as Yahweh commanded Moses. Literal Translations Literal Standard VersionAnd Aaron does so; he has caused its lights to go up toward the front of the face of the lampstand, as YHWH has commanded Moses. Young's Literal Translation And Aaron doth so; over-against the face of the candlestick he hath caused its lights to go up, as Jehovah hath commanded Moses. Smith's Literal Translation And Aaron will do so; to the front of the face of the chandelier he caused the lamps to ascend, as Jehovah commanded Moses. Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims BibleAnd Aaron did so, and he put the lamps upon the candlestick, as the Lord had commanded Moses. Catholic Public Domain Version And Aaron did so, and he placed the lamps on the lampstand, just as the Lord had instructed Moses. New American Bible Aaron did so, setting up the menorah-lamps to face the area in front of the menorah, just as the LORD had commanded Moses. New Revised Standard Version Aaron did so; he set up its lamps to give light in front of the lampstand, as the LORD had commanded Moses. Translations from Aramaic Lamsa BibleAnd Aaron did so; he lighted the seven lamps thereof in front of the candlestick, as the LORD commanded Moses. Peshitta Holy Bible Translated And Ahron so made seven lamps opposite the face of the lamp stand and he lit its lamps as LORD JEHOVAH commanded Moshe. OT Translations JPS Tanakh 1917And Aaron did so: he lighted the lamps thereof so as to give light in front of the candlestick, as the LORD commanded Moses. Brenton Septuagint Translation And Aaron did so: on one side opposite the candlestick he lighted its lamps, as the Lord appointed Moses. Additional Translations ... Audio Bible Context The Seven Lamps…2“Speak to Aaron and tell him: ‘When you set up the seven lamps, they are to light the area in front of the lampstand.’ ” 3And Aaron did so; he set up the lamps facing toward the front of the lampstand, just as the LORD had commanded Moses. 4This is how the lampstand was constructed: it was made of hammered gold from its base to its blossoms, fashioned according to the pattern the LORD had shown Moses.… Cross References Exodus 25:37 Make seven lamps and set them up on the lampstand so that they illuminate the area in front of it. Exodus 27:20-21 And you are to command the Israelites to bring you pure oil of pressed olives for the light, to keep the lamps burning continually. / In the Tent of Meeting, outside the veil that is in front of the Testimony, Aaron and his sons are to tend the lamps before the LORD from evening until morning. This is to be a permanent statute for the Israelites for the generations to come. Leviticus 24:2-4 “Command the Israelites to bring you pure oil of pressed olives for the light, to keep the lamps burning continually. / Outside the veil of the Testimony in the Tent of Meeting, Aaron is to tend the lamps continually before the LORD from evening until morning. This is to be a permanent statute for the generations to come. / He shall tend the lamps on the pure gold lampstand before the LORD continually. 1 Samuel 3:3 Before the lamp of God had gone out, Samuel was lying down in the temple of the LORD, where the ark of God was located. 2 Chronicles 13:11 Every morning and every evening they present burnt offerings and fragrant incense to the LORD. They set out the rows of showbread on the ceremonially clean table, and every evening they light the lamps of the gold lampstand. We are carrying out the requirements of the LORD our God, while you have forsaken Him. 2 Chronicles 29:7 They also shut the doors of the portico and extinguished the lamps. They did not burn incense or present burnt offerings in the Holy Place of the God of Israel. 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.” Zechariah 4:2 “What do you see?” he asked. “I see a solid gold lampstand,” I replied, “with a bowl at the top and seven lamps on it, with seven spouts to the lamps. Zechariah 4:11-14 Then I asked the angel, “What are the two olive trees on the right and left of the lampstand?” / And I questioned him further, “What are the two olive branches beside the two gold pipes from which the golden oil pours?” / “Do you not know what these are?” he inquired. “No, my lord,” I replied. ... Matthew 5:14-16 You are the light of the world. A city on a hill cannot be hidden. / Neither do people light a lamp and put it under a basket. Instead, they set it on a stand, and it gives light to everyone in the house. / In the same way, let your light shine before men, that they may see your good deeds and glorify your Father in heaven. Matthew 25:1-4 “At that time the kingdom of heaven will be like ten virgins who took their lamps and went out to meet the bridegroom. / Five of them were foolish, and five were wise. / The foolish ones took their lamps but did not take along any extra oil. ... Mark 4:21 Jesus also said to them, “Does anyone bring in a lamp to put it under a basket or under a bed? Doesn’t he set it on a stand? Luke 11:33 No one lights a lamp and puts it in a cellar or under a basket. Instead, he sets it on a stand, so those who enter can see the light. John 8:12 Once again, Jesus spoke to the people and said, “I am the light of the world. Whoever follows Me will never walk in the darkness, but will have the light of life.” John 9:5 While I am in the world, I am the light of the world.” Treasury of Scripture And Aaron did so; he lighted the lamps thereof over against the candlestick, as the LORD commanded Moses. Jump to Previous Area Candlestick Caused Commanded Face Faced Forward Front Lamps Lampstand Lit Moses Mounted Over-Against Places Support ThereofJump to Next Area Candlestick Caused Commanded Face Faced Forward Front Lamps Lampstand Lit Moses Mounted Over-Against Places Support ThereofNumbers 8 1. How the lamps are to be lighted5. The consecration of the Levites 23. The age and time of their service So Aaron did so This phrase indicates obedience and faithfulness to God's command. Aaron, as the high priest, serves as a model of compliance to divine instructions. The Hebrew root for "did" is עָשָׂה ('asah), which means to do, make, or accomplish. This verb is often used in the context of fulfilling God's commands, emphasizing the importance of action in faith. Aaron's obedience is a testament to his role as a mediator between God and the Israelites, highlighting the necessity of following God's precise instructions in worship and service. he set up the lamps to face the area in front of the lampstand just as the LORD had commanded Moses Hebrew And Aaronאַהֲרֹ֔ן (’a·hă·rōn) Noun - proper - masculine singular Strong's 175: Aaron -- an elder brother of Moses did וַיַּ֤עַשׂ (way·ya·‘aś) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine singular Strong's 6213: To do, make so; כֵּן֙ (kên) Adverb Strong's 3651: So -- thus he set up הֶעֱלָ֖ה (he·‘ĕ·lāh) Verb - Hifil - Perfect - third person masculine singular Strong's 5927: To ascend, in, actively the lamps נֵרֹתֶ֑יהָ (nê·rō·ṯe·hā) Noun - masculine plural construct | third person feminine singular Strong's 5216: A lamp, light facing פְּנֵ֣י (pə·nê) Noun - common plural construct Strong's 6440: The face toward אֶל־ (’el-) Preposition Strong's 413: Near, with, among, to the front מוּל֙ (mūl) Preposition Strong's 4136: Abrupt, a precipice, the front, opposite of the lampstand, הַמְּנוֹרָ֔ה (ham·mə·nō·w·rāh) Article | Noun - feminine singular Strong's 4501: A chandelier just as כַּֽאֲשֶׁ֛ר (ka·’ă·šer) Preposition-k | Pronoun - relative Strong's 834: Who, which, what, that, when, where, how, because, in order that the LORD יְהוָ֖ה (Yah·weh) Noun - proper - masculine singular Strong's 3068: LORD -- the proper name of the God of Israel had commanded צִוָּ֥ה (ṣiw·wāh) Verb - Piel - Perfect - third person masculine singular Strong's 6680: To lay charge (upon), give charge (to), command, order Moses. מֹשֶֽׁה׃ (mō·šeh) Noun - proper - masculine singular Strong's 4872: Moses -- a great Israelite leader, prophet and lawgiver Links Numbers 8:3 NIVNumbers 8:3 NLT Numbers 8:3 ESV Numbers 8:3 NASB Numbers 8:3 KJV Numbers 8:3 BibleApps.com Numbers 8:3 Biblia Paralela Numbers 8:3 Chinese Bible Numbers 8:3 French Bible Numbers 8:3 Catholic Bible OT Law: Numbers 8:3 Aaron did so (Nu Num.) |
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