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Numbers 4

1 And Jehovah spake unto Moses and unto Aaron, saying,

Cross references & Strong's
Cross references (TSK): Genesis 46:11 · Exodus 31:6 · Numbers 1:51
Strong's numbers (from RLT):
  • And Yhwh H3068 (יְהֹוָה) — (the) self-Existent or Eternal; Jeho-vah, Jewish national name of God
  • spake H1696 (דָבַר) — perhaps properly, to arrange; but used figuratively (of words), to speak; rarely (in a destructive sense) to subdue
  • unto Moses H4872 (מֹשֶׁה) — Mosheh, the Israelite lawgiver
  • and unto Aaron H175 (אַהֲרוֹן) — Aharon, the brother of Moses
  • saying H559 (אָמַר) — to say (used with great latitude)

2 Take the sum of the sons of Kohath from among the sons of Levi, by their families, by their fathers’ houses,

Cross references & Strong's
Cross references (TSK): Numbers 3:19 · Numbers 3:27
Strong's numbers (from RLT):
  • Take H5375 (נָשָׂא) — to lift, in a great variety of applications, literal and figurative, absolute and relative
  • the sum H7218 (רֹאשׁ) — the head (as most easily shaken), whether literal or figurative (in many applications, of place, time, rank, itc.)
  • of the sons H1121 (בֵּן) — a son (as a builder of the family name), in the widest sense (of literal and figurative relationship, including grandson, subject, nation, quality or condition,…
  • of Kohath H6955 (קְהָת) — Kehath, an Israelite
  • from among H8432 (תָּוֶךְ) — a bisection, i.e. (by implication) the centre
  • the sons H1121 (בֵּן) — a son (as a builder of the family name), in the widest sense (of literal and figurative relationship, including grandson, subject, nation, quality or condition,…
  • of Levi H3878 (לֵוִי) — Levi, a son of Jacob
  • after their families H4940 (מִשְׁפָּחָה) — a family, i.e. circle of relatives; figuratively, a class (of persons), a species (of animals) or sort (of things); by extension a tribe or people
  • by the house H1004 (בַּיִת) — a house (in the greatest variation of applications, especially family, etc.)
  • of their fathers H1 (אָב) — father, in a literal and immediate, or figurative and remote application

3 from thirty years old and upward even until fifty years old, all that enter upon the service, to do the work in the tent of meeting.

Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):
  • From thirty H7970 (שְׁלוֹשִׁים) — thirty; or (ordinal) thirtieth
  • years H8141 (שָׁנֶה) — a year (as a revolution of time)
  • old H1121 (בֵּן) — a son (as a builder of the family name), in the widest sense (of literal and figurative relationship, including grandson, subject, nation, quality or condition,…
  • and upward H4605 (מַעַל) — properly,the upper part, used only adverbially with prefix upward, above, overhead, from the top, etc.
  • even until fifty H2572 (חֲמִשִּׁים) — fifty
  • all that enter H935 (בּוֹא) — to go or come (in a wide variety of applications)
  • into the host H6635 (צָבָא) — a mass of persons (or figuratively, things), especially reg. organized for war (an army); by implication, a campaign, literally or figuratively (specifically, h…
  • to do H6213 (עָשָׂה) — to do or make, in the broadest sense and widest application
  • the work H4399 (מְלָאכָה) — properly, deputyship, i.e. ministry; generally, employment (never servile) or work (abstractly or concretely); also property (as the result of labor)
  • in the tabernacle H168 (אֹהֶל) — a tent (as clearly conspicuous from a distance)
  • of the congregation H4150 (מוֹעֵד) — properly, an appointment, i.e. a fixed time or season; specifically, a festival; conventionally a year; by implication, an assembly (as convened for a definite…

4 This is the service of the sons of Kohath in the tent of meeting, about the most holy things:

Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):
  • the service H5656 (עֲבֹדָה) — work of any kind
  • of the sons H1121 (בֵּן) — a son (as a builder of the family name), in the widest sense (of literal and figurative relationship, including grandson, subject, nation, quality or condition,…
  • of Kohath H6955 (קְהָת) — Kehath, an Israelite
  • in the tabernacle H168 (אֹהֶל) — a tent (as clearly conspicuous from a distance)
  • of the congregation H4150 (מוֹעֵד) — properly, an appointment, i.e. a fixed time or season; specifically, a festival; conventionally a year; by implication, an assembly (as convened for a definite…
  • the most H6944 (קֹדֶשׁ) — a sacred place or thing; rarely abstract, sanctity
  • holy things H6944 (קֹדֶשׁ) — a sacred place or thing; rarely abstract, sanctity

5 when the camp setteth forward, Aaron shall go in, and his sons, and they shall take down the veil of the screen, and cover the ark of the testimony with it,

Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):
  • And when the camp H4264 (מַחֲנֶה) — an encampment (of travellers or troops); hence, an army, whether literal (of soldiers) or figurative (of dancers, angels, cattle, locusts, stars; or even the sa…
  • setteth forward H5265 (נָסַע) — properly, to pull up, especially the tent-pins, i.e. start on a journey
  • Aaron H175 (אַהֲרוֹן) — Aharon, the brother of Moses
  • shall come H935 (בּוֹא) — to go or come (in a wide variety of applications)
  • and his sons H1121 (בֵּן) — a son (as a builder of the family name), in the widest sense (of literal and figurative relationship, including grandson, subject, nation, quality or condition,…
  • and they shall take down H3381 (יָרַד) — to descend (literally, to go downwards; or conventionally to a lower region, as the shore, a boundary, the enemy, etc.; or figuratively, to fall); causatively,…
  • the covering H4539 (מָסָךְ) — a cover, i.e. veil
  • vail H6532 (פֹּרֶכֶת) — a separatrix, i.e. (the sacred) screen
  • and cover H3680 (כָּסָה) — properly, to plump, i.e. fill up hollows; by implication, to cover (for clothing or secrecy)
  • the ark H727 (אָרוֹן) — a box
  • of testimony H5715 (עֵדוּת) — testimony

6 and shall put thereon a covering of sealskin, and shall spread over it a cloth all of blue, and shall put in the staves thereof.

Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):
  • And shall put H5414 (נָתַן) — to give, used with greatest latitude of application (put, make, etc.)
  • thereon the covering H3681 (כָּסוּי) — properly, covered, i.e. (as noun) a covering
  • of badgers’ H8476 (תַּחַשׁ) — a (clean) animal with fur, probably a species of antelope
  • skins H5785 (עוֹר) — skin (as naked); by implication, hide, leather
  • and shall spread H6566 (פָּרַשׂ) — to break apart, disperse, etc.
  • over H4605 (מַעַל) — properly,the upper part, used only adverbially with prefix upward, above, overhead, from the top, etc.
  • a cloth H899 (בֶּגֶד) — a covering, i.e. clothing; also treachery or pillage
  • wholly H3632 (כָּלִיל) — complete; as noun, the whole (specifically, a sacrifice entirely consumed); as adverb, fully
  • of blue H8504 (תְּכֵלֶת) — the cerulean mussel, i.e. the color (violet) obtained therefrom or stuff dyed therewith
  • and shall put H7760 (שׂוּם) — to put (used in a great variety of applications, literal, figurative, inferentially, and elliptically)
  • in the staves H905 (בַּד) — properly, separation; by implication, a part of the body, branch of a tree, bar for carrying; figuratively, chief of a city; especially (with prepositional pref…

7 And upon the table of showbread they shall spread a cloth of blue, and put thereon the dishes, and the spoons, and the bowls and the cups wherewith to pour out; and the continual bread shall be thereon:

Cross references & Strong's
Cross references (TSK): Exodus 25:23 · Exodus 37:10 · Leviticus 24:5
Strong's numbers (from RLT):
  • And upon the table H7979 (שֻׁלְחָן) — a table (as spread out); by implication, a meal
  • of shewbread H6440 (פָּנִים) — the face (as the part that turns); used in a great variety of applications (literally and figuratively); also (with prepositional prefix) as a preposition (befo…
  • they shall spread H6566 (פָּרַשׂ) — to break apart, disperse, etc.
  • a cloth H899 (בֶּגֶד) — a covering, i.e. clothing; also treachery or pillage
  • of blue H8504 (תְּכֵלֶת) — the cerulean mussel, i.e. the color (violet) obtained therefrom or stuff dyed therewith
  • and put H5414 (נָתַן) — to give, used with greatest latitude of application (put, make, etc.)
  • thereon the dishes H7086 (קְעָרָה) — a bowl (as cut out hollow)
  • and the spoons H3709 (כַּף) — the hollow hand or palm (so of the paw of an animal, of the sole, and even of the bowl of a dish or sling, the handle of a bolt, the leaves of a palm-tree); fig…
  • and the bowls H4518 (מְנַקִּית) — a sacrificial basin (for holding blood)
  • and covers H7184 (קָשָׂה) — a jug (from its shape)
  • to cover withal H5262 (נֶסֶךְ) — a libation; also a cast idol
  • and the continual H8548 (תָּמִיד) — properly, continuance (as indefinite extension); but used only (attributively as adjective) constant (or adverbially, constantly); elliptically the regular (dai…
  • bread H3899 (לֶחֶם) — food (for man or beast), especially bread, or grain (for making it)

8 and they shall spread upon them a cloth of scarlet, and cover the same with a covering of sealskin, and shall put in the staves thereof.

Cross references & Strong's
Cross references (TSK): Exodus 25:23 · Numbers 4:6 · Numbers 4:9 · Numbers 4:11
Strong's numbers (from RLT):
  • And they shall spread H6566 (פָּרַשׂ) — to break apart, disperse, etc.
  • upon them a cloth H899 (בֶּגֶד) — a covering, i.e. clothing; also treachery or pillage
  • of scarlet H8144 (שָׁנִי) — crimson, properly, the insect or its color, also stuff dyed with it
  • of scarlet H8438 (תּוֹלָע) — a maggot (as voracious); specifically (often with ellipsis of 8144) the crimson-grub, but used only (in this connection) of the color from it, and cloths dyed t…
  • and cover H3680 (כָּסָה) — properly, to plump, i.e. fill up hollows; by implication, to cover (for clothing or secrecy)
  • the same with a covering H4372 (מִכְסֶה) — a covering, i.e. weatherboarding
  • of badgers’ H8476 (תַּחַשׁ) — a (clean) animal with fur, probably a species of antelope
  • skins H5785 (עוֹר) — skin (as naked); by implication, hide, leather
  • and shall put H7760 (שׂוּם) — to put (used in a great variety of applications, literal, figurative, inferentially, and elliptically)
  • in the staves H905 (בַּד) — properly, separation; by implication, a part of the body, branch of a tree, bar for carrying; figuratively, chief of a city; especially (with prepositional pref…

9 And they shall take a cloth of blue, and cover the candlestick of the light, and its lamps, and its snuffers, and its snuffdishes, and all the oil vessels thereof, wherewith they minister unto it:

Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):
  • And they shall take H3947 (לָקַח) — to take (in the widest variety of applications)
  • a cloth H899 (בֶּגֶד) — a covering, i.e. clothing; also treachery or pillage
  • of blue H8504 (תְּכֵלֶת) — the cerulean mussel, i.e. the color (violet) obtained therefrom or stuff dyed therewith
  • and cover H3680 (כָּסָה) — properly, to plump, i.e. fill up hollows; by implication, to cover (for clothing or secrecy)
  • the lampstand H4501 (מְנוֹרָה) — a chandelier
  • of the light H3974 (מָאוֹר) — properly, a luminous body or luminary, i.e. (abstractly) light (as an element); figuratively, brightness, i.e.cheerfulness; specifically, a chandelier
  • and his lamps H5216 (נִיר) — a lamp (i.e. the burner) or light (literally or figuratively)
  • and his tongs H4457 (מֶלְקָח) — (only in dual) tweezers
  • and his snuffdishes H4289 (מַחְתָּה) — a pan for live coals
  • and all the oil H8081 (שֶׁמֶן) — grease, especially liquid (as from the olive, often perfumed); figuratively, richness
  • vessels H3627 (כְּלִי) — something prepared, i.e. any apparatus (as an implement, utensil, dress, vessel or weapon)
  • thereof, wherewith they minister H8334 (שָׁרַת) — to attend as a menial or worshipper; figuratively, to contribute to

10 and they shall put it and all the vessels thereof within a covering of sealskin, and shall put it upon the frame.

Cross references & Strong's
Cross references (TSK): Exodus 25:31 · Numbers 4:6 · Numbers 4:12
Strong's numbers (from RLT):
  • And they shall put H5414 (נָתַן) — to give, used with greatest latitude of application (put, make, etc.)
  • it and all the vessels H3627 (כְּלִי) — something prepared, i.e. any apparatus (as an implement, utensil, dress, vessel or weapon)
  • thereof within a covering H4372 (מִכְסֶה) — a covering, i.e. weatherboarding
  • of badgers’ H8476 (תַּחַשׁ) — a (clean) animal with fur, probably a species of antelope
  • skins H5785 (עוֹר) — skin (as naked); by implication, hide, leather
  • and shall put H5414 (נָתַן) — to give, used with greatest latitude of application (put, make, etc.)
  • upon a bar H4132 (מוֹט) — a wavering, i.e. fall; by implication, a pole (as shaking); hence, a yoke (as essentially a bent pole)

11 And upon the golden altar they shall spread a cloth of blue, and cover it with a covering of sealskin, and shall put in the staves thereof:

Cross references & Strong's
Cross references (TSK): Exodus 30:1 · Exodus 37:25 · Exodus 39:38 · Exodus 40:5 · Exodus 40:26
Strong's numbers (from RLT):
  • And upon the golden H2091 (זָהָב) — gold, figuratively, something gold-colored (i.e. yellow), as oil, a clear sky
  • altar H4196 (מִזְבֵּחַ) — an altar
  • they shall spread H6566 (פָּרַשׂ) — to break apart, disperse, etc.
  • a cloth H899 (בֶּגֶד) — a covering, i.e. clothing; also treachery or pillage
  • of blue H8504 (תְּכֵלֶת) — the cerulean mussel, i.e. the color (violet) obtained therefrom or stuff dyed therewith
  • and cover H3680 (כָּסָה) — properly, to plump, i.e. fill up hollows; by implication, to cover (for clothing or secrecy)
  • it with a covering H4372 (מִכְסֶה) — a covering, i.e. weatherboarding
  • of badgers’ H8476 (תַּחַשׁ) — a (clean) animal with fur, probably a species of antelope
  • skins H5785 (עוֹר) — skin (as naked); by implication, hide, leather
  • and shall put H7760 (שׂוּם) — to put (used in a great variety of applications, literal, figurative, inferentially, and elliptically)
  • to the staves H905 (בַּד) — properly, separation; by implication, a part of the body, branch of a tree, bar for carrying; figuratively, chief of a city; especially (with prepositional pref…

12 and they shall take all the vessels of ministry, wherewith they minister in the sanctuary, and put them in a cloth of blue, and cover them with a covering of sealskin, and shall put them on the frame.

Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):
  • And they shall take H3947 (לָקַח) — to take (in the widest variety of applications)
  • all the instruments H3627 (כְּלִי) — something prepared, i.e. any apparatus (as an implement, utensil, dress, vessel or weapon)
  • of ministry H8335 (שָׁרֵת) — service (in the Temple)
  • wherewith they minister H8334 (שָׁרַת) — to attend as a menial or worshipper; figuratively, to contribute to
  • in the sanctuary H6944 (קֹדֶשׁ) — a sacred place or thing; rarely abstract, sanctity
  • and put H5414 (נָתַן) — to give, used with greatest latitude of application (put, make, etc.)
  • in a cloth H899 (בֶּגֶד) — a covering, i.e. clothing; also treachery or pillage
  • of blue H8504 (תְּכֵלֶת) — the cerulean mussel, i.e. the color (violet) obtained therefrom or stuff dyed therewith
  • and cover H3680 (כָּסָה) — properly, to plump, i.e. fill up hollows; by implication, to cover (for clothing or secrecy)
  • them with a covering H4372 (מִכְסֶה) — a covering, i.e. weatherboarding
  • of badgers’ H8476 (תַּחַשׁ) — a (clean) animal with fur, probably a species of antelope
  • skins H5785 (עוֹר) — skin (as naked); by implication, hide, leather
  • and shall put H5414 (נָתַן) — to give, used with greatest latitude of application (put, make, etc.)
  • on a bar H4132 (מוֹט) — a wavering, i.e. fall; by implication, a pole (as shaking); hence, a yoke (as essentially a bent pole)

13 And they shall take away the ashes from the altar, and spread a purple cloth thereon:

Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):
  • And they shall take away the ashes H1878 (דָּשֵׁן) — to be fat; transitively, to fatten (or regard as fat); specifically to anoint; figuratively, to satisfy; to remove (fat) ashes (of sacrifices)
  • from the altar H4196 (מִזְבֵּחַ) — an altar
  • and spread H6566 (פָּרַשׂ) — to break apart, disperse, etc.
  • a purple H713 (אַרְגָּמָן) — purple (the color or the dyed stuff)
  • cloth H899 (בֶּגֶד) — a covering, i.e. clothing; also treachery or pillage

14 and they shall put upon it all the vessels thereof, wherewith they minister about it, the firepans, the flesh-hooks, and the shovels, and the basins, all the vessels of the altar; and they shall spread upon it a covering of sealskin, and put in the staves thereof.

Cross references & Strong's
Cross references (TSK): Exodus 27:1 · Exodus 38:1 · 2 Chronicles 4:19
Strong's numbers (from RLT):
  • And they shall put H5414 (נָתַן) — to give, used with greatest latitude of application (put, make, etc.)
  • upon it all the vessels H3627 (כְּלִי) — something prepared, i.e. any apparatus (as an implement, utensil, dress, vessel or weapon)
  • thereof, wherewith they minister H8334 (שָׁרַת) — to attend as a menial or worshipper; figuratively, to contribute to
  • the censers H4289 (מַחְתָּה) — a pan for live coals
  • the fleshhooks H4207 (מַזְלֵג) — a fork
  • and the shovels H3257 (יָע) — a shovel
  • and the basons H4219 (מִזְרָק) — a bowl (as if for sprinkling)
  • all the vessels H3627 (כְּלִי) — something prepared, i.e. any apparatus (as an implement, utensil, dress, vessel or weapon)
  • of the altar H4196 (מִזְבֵּחַ) — an altar
  • and they shall spread H6566 (פָּרַשׂ) — to break apart, disperse, etc.
  • upon it a covering H3681 (כָּסוּי) — properly, covered, i.e. (as noun) a covering
  • of badgers’ H8476 (תַּחַשׁ) — a (clean) animal with fur, probably a species of antelope
  • skins H5785 (עוֹר) — skin (as naked); by implication, hide, leather
  • and put H7760 (שׂוּם) — to put (used in a great variety of applications, literal, figurative, inferentially, and elliptically)
  • to the staves H905 (בַּד) — properly, separation; by implication, a part of the body, branch of a tree, bar for carrying; figuratively, chief of a city; especially (with prepositional pref…

15 And when Aaron and his sons have made an end of covering the sanctuary, and all the furniture of the sanctuary, as the camp is set forward; after that, the sons of Kohath shall come to bear it: but they shall not touch the sanctuary, lest they die. These things are the burden of the sons of Kohath in the tent of meeting.

Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):
  • And when Aaron H175 (אַהֲרוֹן) — Aharon, the brother of Moses
  • and his sons H1121 (בֵּן) — a son (as a builder of the family name), in the widest sense (of literal and figurative relationship, including grandson, subject, nation, quality or condition,…
  • have made an end H3615 (כָּלָה) — to end, whether intransitive (to cease, be finished, perish) or transitive (to complete, prepare, consume)
  • of covering H3680 (כָּסָה) — properly, to plump, i.e. fill up hollows; by implication, to cover (for clothing or secrecy)
  • the sanctuary H6944 (קֹדֶשׁ) — a sacred place or thing; rarely abstract, sanctity
  • and all the vessels H3627 (כְּלִי) — something prepared, i.e. any apparatus (as an implement, utensil, dress, vessel or weapon)
  • of the sanctuary H6944 (קֹדֶשׁ) — a sacred place or thing; rarely abstract, sanctity
  • as the camp H4264 (מַחֲנֶה) — an encampment (of travellers or troops); hence, an army, whether literal (of soldiers) or figurative (of dancers, angels, cattle, locusts, stars; or even the sa…
  • is to set forward H5265 (נָסַע) — properly, to pull up, especially the tent-pins, i.e. start on a journey
  • after H310 (אַחַר) — properly, the hind part; generally used as an adverb or conjunction, after (in various senses)
  • that, the sons H1121 (בֵּן) — a son (as a builder of the family name), in the widest sense (of literal and figurative relationship, including grandson, subject, nation, quality or condition,…
  • of Kohath H6955 (קְהָת) — Kehath, an Israelite
  • shall come H935 (בּוֹא) — to go or come (in a wide variety of applications)
  • to bear H5375 (נָשָׂא) — to lift, in a great variety of applications, literal and figurative, absolute and relative
  • but they shall not touch H5060 (נָגַע) — properly, to touch, i.e. lay the hand upon (for any purpose; euphemistically, to lie with a woman); by implication, to reach (figuratively, to arrive, acquire);…
  • holy thing H6944 (קֹדֶשׁ) — a sacred place or thing; rarely abstract, sanctity
  • lest they die H4191 (מוּת) — to die (literally or figuratively); causatively, to kill
  • the burden H4853 (מַשָּׂא) — a burden; specifically, tribute, or (abstractly) porterage; figuratively, an utterance, chiefly a doom, especially singing; mental, desire
  • of the sons H1121 (בֵּן) — a son (as a builder of the family name), in the widest sense (of literal and figurative relationship, including grandson, subject, nation, quality or condition,…
  • in the tabernacle H168 (אֹהֶל) — a tent (as clearly conspicuous from a distance)
  • of the congregation H4150 (מוֹעֵד) — properly, an appointment, i.e. a fixed time or season; specifically, a festival; conventionally a year; by implication, an assembly (as convened for a definite…

16 And the charge of Eleazar the son of Aaron the priest shall be the oil for the light, and the sweet incense, and the continual meal-offering, and the anointing oil, the charge of all the tabernacle, and of all that therein is, the sanctuary, and the furniture thereof.

Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):
  • And to the office H6486 (פְּקֻדָּה) — visitation (in many senses, chiefly official)
  • of Eleazar H499 (אֶלְעָזָר) — Elazar, the name of seven Israelites
  • the son H1121 (בֵּן) — a son (as a builder of the family name), in the widest sense (of literal and figurative relationship, including grandson, subject, nation, quality or condition,…
  • of Aaron H175 (אַהֲרוֹן) — Aharon, the brother of Moses
  • the priest H3548 (כֹּהֵן) — literally one officiating, a priest; also (by courtesy) an acting priest (although a layman)
  • the oil H8081 (שֶׁמֶן) — grease, especially liquid (as from the olive, often perfumed); figuratively, richness
  • for the light H3974 (מָאוֹר) — properly, a luminous body or luminary, i.e. (abstractly) light (as an element); figuratively, brightness, i.e.cheerfulness; specifically, a chandelier
  • and the sweet H5561 (סַם) — an aroma
  • incense H7004 (קְטֹרֶת) — a fumigation
  • and the daily H8548 (תָּמִיד) — properly, continuance (as indefinite extension); but used only (attributively as adjective) constant (or adverbially, constantly); elliptically the regular (dai…
  • grain offering H4503 (מִנְחָה) — a donation; euphemistically, tribute; specifically a sacrificial offering (usually bloodless and voluntary)
  • and the anointing H4888 (מִשְׁחָה) — unction (the act); by implication, a consecratory gift
  • oil H8081 (שֶׁמֶן) — grease, especially liquid (as from the olive, often perfumed); figuratively, richness
  • the oversight H6486 (פְּקֻדָּה) — visitation (in many senses, chiefly official)
  • of all the tabernacle H4908 (מִשְׁכָּן) — a residence (including a shepherd's hut, the lair of animals, figuratively, the grave; also the Temple); specifically, the Tabernacle (properly, its wooden wall…
  • in the sanctuary H6944 (קֹדֶשׁ) — a sacred place or thing; rarely abstract, sanctity
  • and in the vessels H3627 (כְּלִי) — something prepared, i.e. any apparatus (as an implement, utensil, dress, vessel or weapon)

17 And Jehovah spake unto Moses and unto Aaron, saying,

Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):
  • And Yhwh H3068 (יְהֹוָה) — (the) self-Existent or Eternal; Jeho-vah, Jewish national name of God
  • spake H1696 (דָבַר) — perhaps properly, to arrange; but used figuratively (of words), to speak; rarely (in a destructive sense) to subdue
  • unto Moses H4872 (מֹשֶׁה) — Mosheh, the Israelite lawgiver
  • and unto Aaron H175 (אַהֲרוֹן) — Aharon, the brother of Moses
  • saying H559 (אָמַר) — to say (used with great latitude)

18 Cut ye not off the tribe of the families of the Kohathites from among the Levites;

Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):
  • Cut ye not off H3772 (כָּרַת) — to cut (off, down or asunder); by implication, to destroy or consume; specifically, to covenant (i.e. make an alliance or bargain, originally by cutting flesh a…
  • the tribe H7626 (שֵׁבֶט) — a scion, i.e. (literally) a stick (for punishing, writing, fighting, ruling, walking, etc.) or (figuratively) a clan
  • of the families H4940 (מִשְׁפָּחָה) — a family, i.e. circle of relatives; figuratively, a class (of persons), a species (of animals) or sort (of things); by extension a tribe or people
  • of the Kohathites H6956 (קֳהָתִי) — a Kohathite (collectively) or descendants of Kehath
  • from among H8432 (תָּוֶךְ) — a bisection, i.e. (by implication) the centre
  • the Levites H3881 (לֵוִיִּי) — a Levite or descendant of Levi

19 but thus do unto them, that they may live, and not die, when they approach unto the most holy things: Aaron and his sons shall go in, and appoint them every one to his service and to his burden;

Cross references & Strong's
Cross references (TSK): Exodus 19:21 · Numbers 1:51 · Numbers 4:15 · Numbers 18:3
Strong's numbers (from RLT):
  • But thus do H6213 (עָשָׂה) — to do or make, in the broadest sense and widest application
  • unto them, that they may live H2421 (חָיָה) — to live, whether literally or figuratively; causatively, to revive
  • and not die H4191 (מוּת) — to die (literally or figuratively); causatively, to kill
  • when they approach H5066 (נָגַשׁ) — to be or come (causatively, bring) near (for any purpose); euphemistically, to lie with a woman; as an enemy, to attack; religious to worship; causatively, to p…
  • unto the most H6944 (קֹדֶשׁ) — a sacred place or thing; rarely abstract, sanctity
  • holy things H6944 (קֹדֶשׁ) — a sacred place or thing; rarely abstract, sanctity
  • Aaron H175 (אַהֲרוֹן) — Aharon, the brother of Moses
  • and his sons H1121 (בֵּן) — a son (as a builder of the family name), in the widest sense (of literal and figurative relationship, including grandson, subject, nation, quality or condition,…
  • shall go in H935 (בּוֹא) — to go or come (in a wide variety of applications)
  • and appoint H7760 (שׂוּם) — to put (used in a great variety of applications, literal, figurative, inferentially, and elliptically)
  • them every H376 (אִישׁ) — a man as an individual or a male person; often used as an adjunct to a more definite term (and in such cases frequently not expressed in translation)
  • one H376 (אִישׁ) — a man as an individual or a male person; often used as an adjunct to a more definite term (and in such cases frequently not expressed in translation)
  • to his service H5656 (עֲבֹדָה) — work of any kind
  • and to his burden H4853 (מַשָּׂא) — a burden; specifically, tribute, or (abstractly) porterage; figuratively, an utterance, chiefly a doom, especially singing; mental, desire

20 but they shall not go in to see the sanctuary even for a moment, lest they die.

Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):
  • But they shall not go in H935 (בּוֹא) — to go or come (in a wide variety of applications)
  • to see H7200 (רָאָה) — to see, literally or figuratively (in numerous applications, direct and implied, transitive, intransitive and causative)
  • when the holy things H6944 (קֹדֶשׁ) — a sacred place or thing; rarely abstract, sanctity
  • are covered H1104 (בָּלַע) — to make away with (specifically by swallowing); generally, to destroy
  • lest they die H4191 (מוּת) — to die (literally or figuratively); causatively, to kill

21 And Jehovah spake unto Moses, saying,

Cross references & Strong's
Cross references (TSK): Numbers 4:49 · Numbers 10:17
Strong's numbers (from RLT):
  • And Yhwh H3068 (יְהֹוָה) — (the) self-Existent or Eternal; Jeho-vah, Jewish national name of God
  • spake H1696 (דָבַר) — perhaps properly, to arrange; but used figuratively (of words), to speak; rarely (in a destructive sense) to subdue
  • unto Moses H4872 (מֹשֶׁה) — Mosheh, the Israelite lawgiver
  • saying H559 (אָמַר) — to say (used with great latitude)

22 Take the sum of the sons of Gershon also, by their fathers’ houses, by their families;

Cross references & Strong's
Cross references (TSK): Numbers 3:18 · Numbers 3:21 · Numbers 3:24
Strong's numbers (from RLT):
  • Take H5375 (נָשָׂא) — to lift, in a great variety of applications, literal and figurative, absolute and relative
  • also the sum H7218 (רֹאשׁ) — the head (as most easily shaken), whether literal or figurative (in many applications, of place, time, rank, itc.)
  • of the sons H1121 (בֵּן) — a son (as a builder of the family name), in the widest sense (of literal and figurative relationship, including grandson, subject, nation, quality or condition,…
  • of Gershon H1648 (גֵּרְשׁוֹן) — Gereshon or Gereshom, an Israelite
  • throughout the houses H1004 (בַּיִת) — a house (in the greatest variation of applications, especially family, etc.)
  • of their fathers H1 (אָב) — father, in a literal and immediate, or figurative and remote application
  • by their families H4940 (מִשְׁפָּחָה) — a family, i.e. circle of relatives; figuratively, a class (of persons), a species (of animals) or sort (of things); by extension a tribe or people

23 from thirty years old and upward until fifty years old shalt thou number them; all that enter in to wait upon the service, to do the work in the tent of meeting.

Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):
  • From thirty H7970 (שְׁלוֹשִׁים) — thirty; or (ordinal) thirtieth
  • years H8141 (שָׁנֶה) — a year (as a revolution of time)
  • old H1121 (בֵּן) — a son (as a builder of the family name), in the widest sense (of literal and figurative relationship, including grandson, subject, nation, quality or condition,…
  • and upward H4605 (מַעַל) — properly,the upper part, used only adverbially with prefix upward, above, overhead, from the top, etc.
  • until fifty H2572 (חֲמִשִּׁים) — fifty
  • shalt thou number H6485 (פָּקַד) — to visit (with friendly or hostile intent); by analogy, to oversee, muster, charge, care for, miss, deposit, etc.
  • them; all that enter in H935 (בּוֹא) — to go or come (in a wide variety of applications)
  • to perform H6633 (צָבָא) — to mass (an army or servants)
  • the service H6635 (צָבָא) — a mass of persons (or figuratively, things), especially reg. organized for war (an army); by implication, a campaign, literally or figuratively (specifically, h…
  • to do H5647 (עָבַד) — to work (in any sense); by implication, to serve, till, (causatively) enslave, etc.
  • the work H5656 (עֲבֹדָה) — work of any kind
  • in the tabernacle H168 (אֹהֶל) — a tent (as clearly conspicuous from a distance)
  • of the congregation H4150 (מוֹעֵד) — properly, an appointment, i.e. a fixed time or season; specifically, a festival; conventionally a year; by implication, an assembly (as convened for a definite…

24 This is the service of the families of the Gershonites, in serving and in bearing burdens:

Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):
  • the service H5656 (עֲבֹדָה) — work of any kind
  • of the families H4940 (מִשְׁפָּחָה) — a family, i.e. circle of relatives; figuratively, a class (of persons), a species (of animals) or sort (of things); by extension a tribe or people
  • of the Gershonites H1649 (גֵּרְשֻׁנִּי) — a Gereshonite or descendant of Gereshon
  • to serve H5647 (עָבַד) — to work (in any sense); by implication, to serve, till, (causatively) enslave, etc.
  • and for burdens H4853 (מַשָּׂא) — a burden; specifically, tribute, or (abstractly) porterage; figuratively, an utterance, chiefly a doom, especially singing; mental, desire

25 they shall bear the curtains of the tabernacle, and the tent of meeting, its covering, and the covering of sealskin that is above upon it, and the screen for the door of the tent of meeting,

Cross references & Strong's
Cross references (TSK): Exodus 26:1 · Exodus 26:14 · Numbers 3:25 · Numbers 7:5
Strong's numbers (from RLT):
  • And they shall bear H5375 (נָשָׂא) — to lift, in a great variety of applications, literal and figurative, absolute and relative
  • the curtains H3407 (יְרִיעָה) — a hanging (as tremulous)
  • of the tabernacle H4908 (מִשְׁכָּן) — a residence (including a shepherd's hut, the lair of animals, figuratively, the grave; also the Temple); specifically, the Tabernacle (properly, its wooden wall…
  • and the tabernacle H168 (אֹהֶל) — a tent (as clearly conspicuous from a distance)
  • of the congregation H4150 (מוֹעֵד) — properly, an appointment, i.e. a fixed time or season; specifically, a festival; conventionally a year; by implication, an assembly (as convened for a definite…
  • his covering H4372 (מִכְסֶה) — a covering, i.e. weatherboarding
  • and the covering H4372 (מִכְסֶה) — a covering, i.e. weatherboarding
  • of the badgers’ H8476 (תַּחַשׁ) — a (clean) animal with fur, probably a species of antelope
  • above H4605 (מַעַל) — properly,the upper part, used only adverbially with prefix upward, above, overhead, from the top, etc.
  • upon it, and the hanging H4539 (מָסָךְ) — a cover, i.e. veil
  • for the door H6607 (פֶּתַח) — an opening (literally), i.e. door (gate) or entrance way
  • of the tabernacle H168 (אֹהֶל) — a tent (as clearly conspicuous from a distance)

26 and the hangings of the court, and the screen for the door of the gate of the court, which is by the tabernacle and by the altar round about, and their cords, and all the instruments of their service, and whatsoever shall be done with them: therein shall they serve.

Cross references & Strong's
Cross references (TSK): Exodus 27:9 · Exodus 35:18
Strong's numbers (from RLT):
  • And the hangings H7050 (קֶלַע) — a sling; also a (door) screen (as if slung across), or the valve (of the door) itself
  • of the court H2691 (חָצֵר) — a yard (as inclosed by a fence); also a hamlet (as similarly surrounded with walls)
  • and the hanging H4539 (מָסָךְ) — a cover, i.e. veil
  • for the door H6607 (פֶּתַח) — an opening (literally), i.e. door (gate) or entrance way
  • of the gate H8179 (שַׁעַר) — an opening, i.e. door or gate
  • by the tabernacle H4908 (מִשְׁכָּן) — a residence (including a shepherd's hut, the lair of animals, figuratively, the grave; also the Temple); specifically, the Tabernacle (properly, its wooden wall…
  • and by the altar H4196 (מִזְבֵּחַ) — an altar
  • round about H5439 (סָבִיב) — (as noun) a circle, neighbour, or environs; but chiefly (as adverb, with or without preposition) around
  • and their cords H4340 (מֵיתָר) — a cord (of a tent); or the string (of a bow)
  • and all the instruments H3627 (כְּלִי) — something prepared, i.e. any apparatus (as an implement, utensil, dress, vessel or weapon)
  • of their service H5656 (עֲבֹדָה) — work of any kind
  • and all that is made H6213 (עָשָׂה) — to do or make, in the broadest sense and widest application
  • for them: so shall they serve H5647 (עָבַד) — to work (in any sense); by implication, to serve, till, (causatively) enslave, etc.

27 At the commandment of Aaron and his sons shall be all the service of the sons of the Gershonites, in all their burden, and in all their service; and ye shall appoint unto them in charge all their burden.

Cross references & Strong's
Cross references (TSK): Luke 1:70 · 1 Corinthians 11:2
Strong's numbers (from RLT):
  • At the appointment H6310 (פֶּה) — the mouth (as the means of blowing), whether literal or figurative (particularly speech); specifically edge, portion or side; adverbially (with preposition) acc…
  • of Aaron H175 (אַהֲרוֹן) — Aharon, the brother of Moses
  • and his sons H1121 (בֵּן) — a son (as a builder of the family name), in the widest sense (of literal and figurative relationship, including grandson, subject, nation, quality or condition,…
  • shall be all the service H5656 (עֲבֹדָה) — work of any kind
  • of the sons H1121 (בֵּן) — a son (as a builder of the family name), in the widest sense (of literal and figurative relationship, including grandson, subject, nation, quality or condition,…
  • of the Gershonites H1649 (גֵּרְשֻׁנִּי) — a Gereshonite or descendant of Gereshon
  • in all their burdens H4853 (מַשָּׂא) — a burden; specifically, tribute, or (abstractly) porterage; figuratively, an utterance, chiefly a doom, especially singing; mental, desire
  • and in all their service H5656 (עֲבֹדָה) — work of any kind
  • and ye shall appoint H6485 (פָּקַד) — to visit (with friendly or hostile intent); by analogy, to oversee, muster, charge, care for, miss, deposit, etc.
  • unto them in charge H4931 (מִשְׁמֶרֶת) — watch, i.e. the act (custody), or (concretely) the sentry, the post; objectively preservation, or (concretely) safe; figuratively observance, i.e. (abstractly)…
  • all their burdens H4853 (מַשָּׂא) — a burden; specifically, tribute, or (abstractly) porterage; figuratively, an utterance, chiefly a doom, especially singing; mental, desire

28 This is the service of the families of the sons of the Gershonites in the tent of meeting: and their charge shall be under the hand of Ithamar the son of Aaron the priest.

Cross references & Strong's
Cross references (TSK): Exodus 38:21 · Numbers 4:33 · Numbers 7:7 · 1 Corinthians 12:5
Strong's numbers (from RLT):
  • the service H5656 (עֲבֹדָה) — work of any kind
  • of the families H4940 (מִשְׁפָּחָה) — a family, i.e. circle of relatives; figuratively, a class (of persons), a species (of animals) or sort (of things); by extension a tribe or people
  • of the sons H1121 (בֵּן) — a son (as a builder of the family name), in the widest sense (of literal and figurative relationship, including grandson, subject, nation, quality or condition,…
  • of Gershon H1649 (גֵּרְשֻׁנִּי) — a Gereshonite or descendant of Gereshon
  • in the tabernacle H168 (אֹהֶל) — a tent (as clearly conspicuous from a distance)
  • of the congregation H4150 (מוֹעֵד) — properly, an appointment, i.e. a fixed time or season; specifically, a festival; conventionally a year; by implication, an assembly (as convened for a definite…
  • and their charge H4931 (מִשְׁמֶרֶת) — watch, i.e. the act (custody), or (concretely) the sentry, the post; objectively preservation, or (concretely) safe; figuratively observance, i.e. (abstractly)…
  • under the hand H3027 (יָד) — a hand (the open one [indicating power, means, direction, etc.], in distinction from 3709, the closed one); used (as noun, adverb, etc.) in a great variety of a…
  • of Ithamar H385 (אִיתָמָר) — Ithamar, a son of Aaron
  • the son H1121 (בֵּן) — a son (as a builder of the family name), in the widest sense (of literal and figurative relationship, including grandson, subject, nation, quality or condition,…
  • of Aaron H175 (אַהֲרוֹן) — Aharon, the brother of Moses
  • the priest H3548 (כֹּהֵן) — literally one officiating, a priest; also (by courtesy) an acting priest (although a layman)

29 As for the sons of Merari, thou shalt number them by their families, by their fathers’ houses;

Cross references & Strong's
Cross references (TSK): Numbers 3:33 · Numbers 3:37 · Numbers 7:8
Strong's numbers (from RLT):
  • As for the sons H1121 (בֵּן) — a son (as a builder of the family name), in the widest sense (of literal and figurative relationship, including grandson, subject, nation, quality or condition,…
  • of Merari H4847 (מְרָרִי) — Merari, an Israelite
  • thou shalt number H6485 (פָּקַד) — to visit (with friendly or hostile intent); by analogy, to oversee, muster, charge, care for, miss, deposit, etc.
  • them after their families H4940 (מִשְׁפָּחָה) — a family, i.e. circle of relatives; figuratively, a class (of persons), a species (of animals) or sort (of things); by extension a tribe or people
  • by the house H1004 (בַּיִת) — a house (in the greatest variation of applications, especially family, etc.)
  • of their fathers H1 (אָב) — father, in a literal and immediate, or figurative and remote application

30 from thirty years old and upward even unto fifty years old shalt thou number them, every one that entereth upon the service, to do the work of the tent of meeting.

Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):
  • From thirty H7970 (שְׁלוֹשִׁים) — thirty; or (ordinal) thirtieth
  • years H8141 (שָׁנֶה) — a year (as a revolution of time)
  • old H1121 (בֵּן) — a son (as a builder of the family name), in the widest sense (of literal and figurative relationship, including grandson, subject, nation, quality or condition,…
  • and upward H4605 (מַעַל) — properly,the upper part, used only adverbially with prefix upward, above, overhead, from the top, etc.
  • even unto fifty H2572 (חֲמִשִּׁים) — fifty
  • shalt thou number H6485 (פָּקַד) — to visit (with friendly or hostile intent); by analogy, to oversee, muster, charge, care for, miss, deposit, etc.
  • them, every one that entereth H935 (בּוֹא) — to go or come (in a wide variety of applications)
  • into the service H6635 (צָבָא) — a mass of persons (or figuratively, things), especially reg. organized for war (an army); by implication, a campaign, literally or figuratively (specifically, h…
  • to do H5647 (עָבַד) — to work (in any sense); by implication, to serve, till, (causatively) enslave, etc.
  • the work H5656 (עֲבֹדָה) — work of any kind
  • of the tabernacle H168 (אֹהֶל) — a tent (as clearly conspicuous from a distance)
  • of the congregation H4150 (מוֹעֵד) — properly, an appointment, i.e. a fixed time or season; specifically, a festival; conventionally a year; by implication, an assembly (as convened for a definite…

31 And this is the charge of their burden, according to all their service in the tent of meeting: the boards of the tabernacle, and the bars thereof, and the pillars thereof, and the sockets thereof,

Cross references & Strong's
Cross references (TSK): Exodus 26:15 · Numbers 3:36 · Numbers 7:8
Strong's numbers (from RLT):
  • the charge H4931 (מִשְׁמֶרֶת) — watch, i.e. the act (custody), or (concretely) the sentry, the post; objectively preservation, or (concretely) safe; figuratively observance, i.e. (abstractly)…
  • of their burden H4853 (מַשָּׂא) — a burden; specifically, tribute, or (abstractly) porterage; figuratively, an utterance, chiefly a doom, especially singing; mental, desire
  • according to all their service H5656 (עֲבֹדָה) — work of any kind
  • in the tabernacle H168 (אֹהֶל) — a tent (as clearly conspicuous from a distance)
  • of the congregation H4150 (מוֹעֵד) — properly, an appointment, i.e. a fixed time or season; specifically, a festival; conventionally a year; by implication, an assembly (as convened for a definite…
  • the boards H7175 (קֶרֶשׁ) — a slab or plank; by implication, a deck of a ship
  • of the tabernacle H4908 (מִשְׁכָּן) — a residence (including a shepherd's hut, the lair of animals, figuratively, the grave; also the Temple); specifically, the Tabernacle (properly, its wooden wall…
  • and the bars H1280 (בְּרִיחַ) — a bolt
  • thereof, and the pillars H5982 (עַמּוּד) — a column (as standing); also a stand, i.e. platform
  • thereof, and sockets H134 (אֶדֶן) — a basis (of a building, a column, etc.)

32 and the pillars of the court round about, and their sockets, and their pins, and their cords, with all their instruments, and with all their service: and by name ye shall appoint the instruments of the charge of their burden.

Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):
  • And the pillars H5982 (עַמּוּד) — a column (as standing); also a stand, i.e. platform
  • of the court H2691 (חָצֵר) — a yard (as inclosed by a fence); also a hamlet (as similarly surrounded with walls)
  • round about H5439 (סָבִיב) — (as noun) a circle, neighbour, or environs; but chiefly (as adverb, with or without preposition) around
  • and their sockets H134 (אֶדֶן) — a basis (of a building, a column, etc.)
  • and their pins H3489 (יָתֵד) — a peg
  • and their cords H4340 (מֵיתָר) — a cord (of a tent); or the string (of a bow)
  • with all their instruments H3627 (כְּלִי) — something prepared, i.e. any apparatus (as an implement, utensil, dress, vessel or weapon)
  • and with all their service H5656 (עֲבֹדָה) — work of any kind
  • and by name H8034 (שֵׁם) — an appellation, as a mark or memorial of individuality; by implication honor, authority, character
  • ye shall reckon H6485 (פָּקַד) — to visit (with friendly or hostile intent); by analogy, to oversee, muster, charge, care for, miss, deposit, etc.
  • the instruments H3627 (כְּלִי) — something prepared, i.e. any apparatus (as an implement, utensil, dress, vessel or weapon)
  • of the charge H4931 (מִשְׁמֶרֶת) — watch, i.e. the act (custody), or (concretely) the sentry, the post; objectively preservation, or (concretely) safe; figuratively observance, i.e. (abstractly)…
  • of their burden H4853 (מַשָּׂא) — a burden; specifically, tribute, or (abstractly) porterage; figuratively, an utterance, chiefly a doom, especially singing; mental, desire

33 This is the service of the families of the sons of Merari, according to all their service, in the tent of meeting, under the hand of Ithamar the son of Aaron the priest.

Cross references & Strong's
Cross references (TSK): Exodus 38:21 · Numbers 4:28 · Numbers 7:8 · Joshua 3:6 · Isaiah 3:6
Strong's numbers (from RLT):
  • the service H5656 (עֲבֹדָה) — work of any kind
  • of the families H4940 (מִשְׁפָּחָה) — a family, i.e. circle of relatives; figuratively, a class (of persons), a species (of animals) or sort (of things); by extension a tribe or people
  • of the sons H1121 (בֵּן) — a son (as a builder of the family name), in the widest sense (of literal and figurative relationship, including grandson, subject, nation, quality or condition,…
  • of Merari H4847 (מְרָרִי) — Merari, an Israelite
  • according to all their service H5656 (עֲבֹדָה) — work of any kind
  • in the tabernacle H168 (אֹהֶל) — a tent (as clearly conspicuous from a distance)
  • of the congregation H4150 (מוֹעֵד) — properly, an appointment, i.e. a fixed time or season; specifically, a festival; conventionally a year; by implication, an assembly (as convened for a definite…
  • under the hand H3027 (יָד) — a hand (the open one [indicating power, means, direction, etc.], in distinction from 3709, the closed one); used (as noun, adverb, etc.) in a great variety of a…
  • of Ithamar H385 (אִיתָמָר) — Ithamar, a son of Aaron
  • the son H1121 (בֵּן) — a son (as a builder of the family name), in the widest sense (of literal and figurative relationship, including grandson, subject, nation, quality or condition,…
  • of Aaron H175 (אַהֲרוֹן) — Aharon, the brother of Moses
  • the priest H3548 (כֹּהֵן) — literally one officiating, a priest; also (by courtesy) an acting priest (although a layman)

34 And Moses and Aaron and the princes of the congregation numbered the sons of the Kohathites by their families, and by their fathers’ houses,

Cross references & Strong's
Cross references (TSK): Numbers 1:4 · 1 Chronicles 23:24
Strong's numbers (from RLT):
  • And Moses H4872 (מֹשֶׁה) — Mosheh, the Israelite lawgiver
  • and Aaron H175 (אַהֲרוֹן) — Aharon, the brother of Moses
  • and the chief H5387 (נָשִׂיא) — properly, an exalted one, i.e. a king or sheik; also a rising mist
  • of the congregation H5712 (עֵדָה) — a stated assemblage (specifically, a concourse, or generally, a family or crowd)
  • numbered H6485 (פָּקַד) — to visit (with friendly or hostile intent); by analogy, to oversee, muster, charge, care for, miss, deposit, etc.
  • the sons H1121 (בֵּן) — a son (as a builder of the family name), in the widest sense (of literal and figurative relationship, including grandson, subject, nation, quality or condition,…
  • of the Kohathites H6956 (קֳהָתִי) — a Kohathite (collectively) or descendants of Kehath
  • after their families H4940 (מִשְׁפָּחָה) — a family, i.e. circle of relatives; figuratively, a class (of persons), a species (of animals) or sort (of things); by extension a tribe or people
  • and after the house H1004 (בַּיִת) — a house (in the greatest variation of applications, especially family, etc.)
  • of their fathers H1 (אָב) — father, in a literal and immediate, or figurative and remote application

35 from thirty years old and upward even unto fifty years old, every one that entered upon the service, for work in the tent of meeting:

Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):
  • From thirty H7970 (שְׁלוֹשִׁים) — thirty; or (ordinal) thirtieth
  • years H8141 (שָׁנֶה) — a year (as a revolution of time)
  • old H1121 (בֵּן) — a son (as a builder of the family name), in the widest sense (of literal and figurative relationship, including grandson, subject, nation, quality or condition,…
  • and upward H4605 (מַעַל) — properly,the upper part, used only adverbially with prefix upward, above, overhead, from the top, etc.
  • even unto fifty H2572 (חֲמִשִּׁים) — fifty
  • every one that entereth H935 (בּוֹא) — to go or come (in a wide variety of applications)
  • into the service H6635 (צָבָא) — a mass of persons (or figuratively, things), especially reg. organized for war (an army); by implication, a campaign, literally or figuratively (specifically, h…
  • for the work H5656 (עֲבֹדָה) — work of any kind
  • in the tabernacle H168 (אֹהֶל) — a tent (as clearly conspicuous from a distance)
  • of the congregation H4150 (מוֹעֵד) — properly, an appointment, i.e. a fixed time or season; specifically, a festival; conventionally a year; by implication, an assembly (as convened for a definite…

36 and those that were numbered of them by their families were two thousand seven hundred and fifty.

Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):
  • And those that were numbered H6485 (פָּקַד) — to visit (with friendly or hostile intent); by analogy, to oversee, muster, charge, care for, miss, deposit, etc.
  • of them by their families H4940 (מִשְׁפָּחָה) — a family, i.e. circle of relatives; figuratively, a class (of persons), a species (of animals) or sort (of things); by extension a tribe or people
  • were two thousand H505 (אֶלֶף) — hence (the ox's head being the first letter of the alphabet, and this eventually used as a numeral) a thousand
  • seven H7651 (שֶׁבַע) — seven (as the sacred full one); also (adverbially) seven times; by implication, a week; by extension, an indefinite number
  • hundred H3967 (מֵאָה) — a hundred; also as a multiplicative and a fraction
  • and fifty H2572 (חֲמִשִּׁים) — fifty

37 These are they that were numbered of the families of the Kohathites, all that did serve in the tent of meeting, whom Moses and Aaron numbered according to the commandment of Jehovah by Moses.

Cross references & Strong's
Cross references (TSK): Leviticus 26:46 · Numbers 3:16 · Numbers 4:47 · Numbers 4:49
Strong's numbers (from RLT):
  • they that were numbered H6485 (פָּקַד) — to visit (with friendly or hostile intent); by analogy, to oversee, muster, charge, care for, miss, deposit, etc.
  • of the families H4940 (מִשְׁפָּחָה) — a family, i.e. circle of relatives; figuratively, a class (of persons), a species (of animals) or sort (of things); by extension a tribe or people
  • of the Kohathites H6956 (קֳהָתִי) — a Kohathite (collectively) or descendants of Kehath
  • all that might do service H5647 (עָבַד) — to work (in any sense); by implication, to serve, till, (causatively) enslave, etc.
  • in the tabernacle H168 (אֹהֶל) — a tent (as clearly conspicuous from a distance)
  • of the congregation H4150 (מוֹעֵד) — properly, an appointment, i.e. a fixed time or season; specifically, a festival; conventionally a year; by implication, an assembly (as convened for a definite…
  • which Moses H4872 (מֹשֶׁה) — Mosheh, the Israelite lawgiver
  • and Aaron H175 (אַהֲרוֹן) — Aharon, the brother of Moses
  • did number H6485 (פָּקַד) — to visit (with friendly or hostile intent); by analogy, to oversee, muster, charge, care for, miss, deposit, etc.
  • according to the commandment H6310 (פֶּה) — the mouth (as the means of blowing), whether literal or figurative (particularly speech); specifically edge, portion or side; adverbially (with preposition) acc…
  • of Yhwh H3068 (יְהֹוָה) — (the) self-Existent or Eternal; Jeho-vah, Jewish national name of God
  • by the hand H3027 (יָד) — a hand (the open one [indicating power, means, direction, etc.], in distinction from 3709, the closed one); used (as noun, adverb, etc.) in a great variety of a…
  • of Moses H4872 (מֹשֶׁה) — Mosheh, the Israelite lawgiver

38 And those that were numbered of the sons of Gershon, their families, and by their fathers’ houses,

Cross references & Strong's
Cross references (TSK): Numbers 3:22 · 2 Chronicles 31:17
Strong's numbers (from RLT):
  • And those that were numbered H6485 (פָּקַד) — to visit (with friendly or hostile intent); by analogy, to oversee, muster, charge, care for, miss, deposit, etc.
  • of the sons H1121 (בֵּן) — a son (as a builder of the family name), in the widest sense (of literal and figurative relationship, including grandson, subject, nation, quality or condition,…
  • of Gershon H1648 (גֵּרְשׁוֹן) — Gereshon or Gereshom, an Israelite
  • throughout their families H4940 (מִשְׁפָּחָה) — a family, i.e. circle of relatives; figuratively, a class (of persons), a species (of animals) or sort (of things); by extension a tribe or people
  • and by the house H1004 (בַּיִת) — a house (in the greatest variation of applications, especially family, etc.)
  • of their fathers H1 (אָב) — father, in a literal and immediate, or figurative and remote application

39 from thirty years old and upward even unto fifty years old, every one that entered upon the service, for work in the tent of meeting,

Cross references & Strong's
Cross references (TSK): Numbers 4:35 · Luke 3:23
Strong's numbers (from RLT):
  • From thirty H7970 (שְׁלוֹשִׁים) — thirty; or (ordinal) thirtieth
  • years H8141 (שָׁנֶה) — a year (as a revolution of time)
  • old H1121 (בֵּן) — a son (as a builder of the family name), in the widest sense (of literal and figurative relationship, including grandson, subject, nation, quality or condition,…
  • and upward H4605 (מַעַל) — properly,the upper part, used only adverbially with prefix upward, above, overhead, from the top, etc.
  • even unto fifty H2572 (חֲמִשִּׁים) — fifty
  • every one that entereth H935 (בּוֹא) — to go or come (in a wide variety of applications)
  • into the service H6635 (צָבָא) — a mass of persons (or figuratively, things), especially reg. organized for war (an army); by implication, a campaign, literally or figuratively (specifically, h…
  • for the work H5656 (עֲבֹדָה) — work of any kind
  • in the tabernacle H168 (אֹהֶל) — a tent (as clearly conspicuous from a distance)
  • of the congregation H4150 (מוֹעֵד) — properly, an appointment, i.e. a fixed time or season; specifically, a festival; conventionally a year; by implication, an assembly (as convened for a definite…

40 even those that were numbered of them, by their families, by their fathers’ houses, were two thousand and six hundred and thirty.

Cross references & Strong's
Cross references (TSK): Numbers 3:32
Strong's numbers (from RLT):
  • Even those that were numbered H6485 (פָּקַד) — to visit (with friendly or hostile intent); by analogy, to oversee, muster, charge, care for, miss, deposit, etc.
  • of them, throughout their families H4940 (מִשְׁפָּחָה) — a family, i.e. circle of relatives; figuratively, a class (of persons), a species (of animals) or sort (of things); by extension a tribe or people
  • by the house H1004 (בַּיִת) — a house (in the greatest variation of applications, especially family, etc.)
  • of their fathers H1 (אָב) — father, in a literal and immediate, or figurative and remote application
  • were two thousand H505 (אֶלֶף) — hence (the ox's head being the first letter of the alphabet, and this eventually used as a numeral) a thousand
  • and six H8337 (שֵׁשׁ) — six (as an overplus beyond five or the fingers of the hand); as ordinal sixth
  • hundred H3967 (מֵאָה) — a hundred; also as a multiplicative and a fraction
  • and thirty H7970 (שְׁלוֹשִׁים) — thirty; or (ordinal) thirtieth

41 These are they that were numbered of the families of the sons of Gershon, all that did serve in the tent of meeting, whom Moses and Aaron numbered according to the commandment of Jehovah.

Cross references & Strong's
Cross references (TSK): Numbers 3:16 · Numbers 4:49
Strong's numbers (from RLT):
  • they that were numbered H6485 (פָּקַד) — to visit (with friendly or hostile intent); by analogy, to oversee, muster, charge, care for, miss, deposit, etc.
  • of the families H4940 (מִשְׁפָּחָה) — a family, i.e. circle of relatives; figuratively, a class (of persons), a species (of animals) or sort (of things); by extension a tribe or people
  • of the sons H1121 (בֵּן) — a son (as a builder of the family name), in the widest sense (of literal and figurative relationship, including grandson, subject, nation, quality or condition,…
  • of Gershon H1648 (גֵּרְשׁוֹן) — Gereshon or Gereshom, an Israelite
  • of all that might do service H5647 (עָבַד) — to work (in any sense); by implication, to serve, till, (causatively) enslave, etc.
  • in the tabernacle H168 (אֹהֶל) — a tent (as clearly conspicuous from a distance)
  • of the congregation H4150 (מוֹעֵד) — properly, an appointment, i.e. a fixed time or season; specifically, a festival; conventionally a year; by implication, an assembly (as convened for a definite…
  • whom Moses H4872 (מֹשֶׁה) — Mosheh, the Israelite lawgiver
  • and Aaron H175 (אַהֲרוֹן) — Aharon, the brother of Moses
  • did number H6485 (פָּקַד) — to visit (with friendly or hostile intent); by analogy, to oversee, muster, charge, care for, miss, deposit, etc.
  • according to the commandment H6310 (פֶּה) — the mouth (as the means of blowing), whether literal or figurative (particularly speech); specifically edge, portion or side; adverbially (with preposition) acc…
  • of Yhwh H3068 (יְהֹוָה) — (the) self-Existent or Eternal; Jeho-vah, Jewish national name of God

42 And those that were numbered of the families of the sons of Merari, by their families, by their fathers’ houses,

Cross references & Strong's
Cross references (TSK): 1 Chronicles 6:47 · 2 Chronicles 31:17
Strong's numbers (from RLT):
  • And those that were numbered H6485 (פָּקַד) — to visit (with friendly or hostile intent); by analogy, to oversee, muster, charge, care for, miss, deposit, etc.
  • of the families H4940 (מִשְׁפָּחָה) — a family, i.e. circle of relatives; figuratively, a class (of persons), a species (of animals) or sort (of things); by extension a tribe or people
  • of the sons H1121 (בֵּן) — a son (as a builder of the family name), in the widest sense (of literal and figurative relationship, including grandson, subject, nation, quality or condition,…
  • of Merari H4847 (מְרָרִי) — Merari, an Israelite
  • throughout their families H4940 (מִשְׁפָּחָה) — a family, i.e. circle of relatives; figuratively, a class (of persons), a species (of animals) or sort (of things); by extension a tribe or people
  • by the house H1004 (בַּיִת) — a house (in the greatest variation of applications, especially family, etc.)
  • of their fathers H1 (אָב) — father, in a literal and immediate, or figurative and remote application

43 from thirty years old and upward even unto fifty years old, every one that entered upon the service, for work in the tent of meeting,

Cross references & Strong's
Cross references (TSK): Numbers 4:35 · Luke 3:23
Strong's numbers (from RLT):
  • From thirty H7970 (שְׁלוֹשִׁים) — thirty; or (ordinal) thirtieth
  • years H8141 (שָׁנֶה) — a year (as a revolution of time)
  • old H1121 (בֵּן) — a son (as a builder of the family name), in the widest sense (of literal and figurative relationship, including grandson, subject, nation, quality or condition,…
  • and upward H4605 (מַעַל) — properly,the upper part, used only adverbially with prefix upward, above, overhead, from the top, etc.
  • even unto fifty H2572 (חֲמִשִּׁים) — fifty
  • every one that entereth H935 (בּוֹא) — to go or come (in a wide variety of applications)
  • into the service H6635 (צָבָא) — a mass of persons (or figuratively, things), especially reg. organized for war (an army); by implication, a campaign, literally or figuratively (specifically, h…
  • for the work H5656 (עֲבֹדָה) — work of any kind
  • in the tabernacle H168 (אֹהֶל) — a tent (as clearly conspicuous from a distance)
  • of the congregation H4150 (מוֹעֵד) — properly, an appointment, i.e. a fixed time or season; specifically, a festival; conventionally a year; by implication, an assembly (as convened for a definite…

44 even those that were numbered of them by their families, were three thousand and two hundred.

Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):
  • Even those that were numbered H6485 (פָּקַד) — to visit (with friendly or hostile intent); by analogy, to oversee, muster, charge, care for, miss, deposit, etc.
  • of them after their families H4940 (מִשְׁפָּחָה) — a family, i.e. circle of relatives; figuratively, a class (of persons), a species (of animals) or sort (of things); by extension a tribe or people
  • were three H7969 (שָׁלוֹשׁ) — three; occasionally (ordinal) third, or (multiple) thrice
  • thousand H505 (אֶלֶף) — hence (the ox's head being the first letter of the alphabet, and this eventually used as a numeral) a thousand
  • and two hundred H3967 (מֵאָה) — a hundred; also as a multiplicative and a fraction

45 These are they that were numbered of the families of the sons of Merari, whom Moses and Aaron numbered according to the commandment of Jehovah by Moses.

Cross references & Strong's
Cross references (TSK): Numbers 4:29
Strong's numbers (from RLT):
  • those that were numbered H6485 (פָּקַד) — to visit (with friendly or hostile intent); by analogy, to oversee, muster, charge, care for, miss, deposit, etc.
  • of the families H4940 (מִשְׁפָּחָה) — a family, i.e. circle of relatives; figuratively, a class (of persons), a species (of animals) or sort (of things); by extension a tribe or people
  • of the sons H1121 (בֵּן) — a son (as a builder of the family name), in the widest sense (of literal and figurative relationship, including grandson, subject, nation, quality or condition,…
  • of Merari H4847 (מְרָרִי) — Merari, an Israelite
  • whom Moses H4872 (מֹשֶׁה) — Mosheh, the Israelite lawgiver
  • and Aaron H175 (אַהֲרוֹן) — Aharon, the brother of Moses
  • numbered H6485 (פָּקַד) — to visit (with friendly or hostile intent); by analogy, to oversee, muster, charge, care for, miss, deposit, etc.
  • according to the word H6310 (פֶּה) — the mouth (as the means of blowing), whether literal or figurative (particularly speech); specifically edge, portion or side; adverbially (with preposition) acc…
  • of Yhwh H3068 (יְהֹוָה) — (the) self-Existent or Eternal; Jeho-vah, Jewish national name of God
  • by the hand H3027 (יָד) — a hand (the open one [indicating power, means, direction, etc.], in distinction from 3709, the closed one); used (as noun, adverb, etc.) in a great variety of a…
  • of Moses H4872 (מֹשֶׁה) — Mosheh, the Israelite lawgiver

46 All those that were numbered of the Levites, whom Moses and Aaron and the princes of Israel numbered, by their families, and by their fathers’ houses,

Cross references & Strong's
Cross references (TSK): 1 Chronicles 23:3 · 2 Chronicles 31:17
Strong's numbers (from RLT):
  • All those that were numbered H6485 (פָּקַד) — to visit (with friendly or hostile intent); by analogy, to oversee, muster, charge, care for, miss, deposit, etc.
  • of the Levites H3881 (לֵוִיִּי) — a Levite or descendant of Levi
  • whom Moses H4872 (מֹשֶׁה) — Mosheh, the Israelite lawgiver
  • and Aaron H175 (אַהֲרוֹן) — Aharon, the brother of Moses
  • and the chief H5387 (נָשִׂיא) — properly, an exalted one, i.e. a king or sheik; also a rising mist
  • of Israel H3478 (יִשְׂרָאֵל) — he will rule as God; Jisraël, a symbolical name of Jacob; also (typically) of his posterity
  • numbered H6485 (פָּקַד) — to visit (with friendly or hostile intent); by analogy, to oversee, muster, charge, care for, miss, deposit, etc.
  • after their families H4940 (מִשְׁפָּחָה) — a family, i.e. circle of relatives; figuratively, a class (of persons), a species (of animals) or sort (of things); by extension a tribe or people
  • and after the house H1004 (בַּיִת) — a house (in the greatest variation of applications, especially family, etc.)
  • of their fathers H1 (אָב) — father, in a literal and immediate, or figurative and remote application

47 from thirty years old and upward even unto fifty years old, every one that entered in to do the work of service, and the work of bearing burdens in the tent of meeting,

Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):
  • From thirty H7970 (שְׁלוֹשִׁים) — thirty; or (ordinal) thirtieth
  • years H8141 (שָׁנֶה) — a year (as a revolution of time)
  • old H1121 (בֵּן) — a son (as a builder of the family name), in the widest sense (of literal and figurative relationship, including grandson, subject, nation, quality or condition,…
  • and upward H4605 (מַעַל) — properly,the upper part, used only adverbially with prefix upward, above, overhead, from the top, etc.
  • even unto fifty H2572 (חֲמִשִּׁים) — fifty
  • every one that came H935 (בּוֹא) — to go or come (in a wide variety of applications)
  • to do H5647 (עָבַד) — to work (in any sense); by implication, to serve, till, (causatively) enslave, etc.
  • the service of the ministry H5656 (עֲבֹדָה) — work of any kind
  • and the service H5656 (עֲבֹדָה) — work of any kind
  • of the burden H4853 (מַשָּׂא) — a burden; specifically, tribute, or (abstractly) porterage; figuratively, an utterance, chiefly a doom, especially singing; mental, desire
  • in the tabernacle H168 (אֹהֶל) — a tent (as clearly conspicuous from a distance)
  • of the congregation H4150 (מוֹעֵד) — properly, an appointment, i.e. a fixed time or season; specifically, a festival; conventionally a year; by implication, an assembly (as convened for a definite…

48 even those that were numbered of them, were eight thousand and five hundred and fourscore.

Cross references & Strong's
Cross references (TSK): Numbers 3:39 · Matthew 7:14 · Matthew 20:16 · Matthew 22:15
Strong's numbers (from RLT):
  • Even those that were numbered H6485 (פָּקַד) — to visit (with friendly or hostile intent); by analogy, to oversee, muster, charge, care for, miss, deposit, etc.
  • of them, were eight H8083 (שְׁמֹנֶה) — a cardinal number, eight (as if a surplus above the 'perfect' seven); also (as ordinal) eighth
  • thousand H505 (אֶלֶף) — hence (the ox's head being the first letter of the alphabet, and this eventually used as a numeral) a thousand
  • and five H2568 (חָמֵשׁ) — five
  • hundred H3967 (מֵאָה) — a hundred; also as a multiplicative and a fraction
  • and fourscore H8084 (שְׁמֹנִים) — eighty, also eightieth

49 According to the commandment of Jehovah they were numbered by Moses, every one according to his service, and according to his burden: thus were they numbered of him, as Jehovah commanded Moses.

Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):
  • According to the commandment H6310 (פֶּה) — the mouth (as the means of blowing), whether literal or figurative (particularly speech); specifically edge, portion or side; adverbially (with preposition) acc…
  • of Yhwh H3068 (יְהֹוָה) — (the) self-Existent or Eternal; Jeho-vah, Jewish national name of God
  • they were numbered H6485 (פָּקַד) — to visit (with friendly or hostile intent); by analogy, to oversee, muster, charge, care for, miss, deposit, etc.
  • by the hand H3027 (יָד) — a hand (the open one [indicating power, means, direction, etc.], in distinction from 3709, the closed one); used (as noun, adverb, etc.) in a great variety of a…
  • of Moses H4872 (מֹשֶׁה) — Mosheh, the Israelite lawgiver
  • every H376 (אִישׁ) — a man as an individual or a male person; often used as an adjunct to a more definite term (and in such cases frequently not expressed in translation)
  • one H376 (אִישׁ) — a man as an individual or a male person; often used as an adjunct to a more definite term (and in such cases frequently not expressed in translation)
  • according to his service H5656 (עֲבֹדָה) — work of any kind
  • and according to his burden H4853 (מַשָּׂא) — a burden; specifically, tribute, or (abstractly) porterage; figuratively, an utterance, chiefly a doom, especially singing; mental, desire
  • thus were they numbered H6485 (פָּקַד) — to visit (with friendly or hostile intent); by analogy, to oversee, muster, charge, care for, miss, deposit, etc.
  • of him, as Yhwh H3068 (יְהֹוָה) — (the) self-Existent or Eternal; Jeho-vah, Jewish national name of God
  • commanded H6680 (צָוָה) — (intensively) to constitute, enjoin
  • Moses H4872 (מֹשֶׁה) — Mosheh, the Israelite lawgiver