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Numbers 7:5

3 And they brought their offering before the LORD, six covered wagons, and twelve oxen; a wagon for two of the princes, and for each one an ox: and they brought them before the tabernacle.

4 And the LORD spake unto Moses, saying,

Take it of them, that they may be to do the service of the tabernacle of the congregation; and thou shalt give them unto the Levites, to every man according to his service.

6 And Moses took the wagons and the oxen, and gave them unto the Levites.

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

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This was said to Israel at a particular time, so it is wise to read it together with the surrounding text. Do read the surrounding verses too, because the context often says more than a single verse.

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BSB
“Accept these gifts from them, that they may be used in the work of the Tent of Meeting. And give them to the Levites, to each man according to his service.”
KJV
Take it of them, that they may be to do the service of the tabernacle of the congregation; and thou shalt give them unto the Levites, to every man according to his service.
WEB
“Accept these from them, that they may be used in doing the service of the Tent of Meeting; and you shall give them to the Levites, to every man according to his service.”
ASV
Take it of them, that they may be [used] in doing the service of the tent of meeting; and thou shalt give them unto the Levites, to every man according to his service.
DARBY
Take it of them, and they shall be for the performance of the service of the tent of meeting, and thou shalt give them unto the Levites, to each according to his service.
BLB
“Accept [these] from them, that they may be used in doing the work of the Tent of Meeting. And you shall give them to the Levites, [to] every man according to his service.”
ÅB
Ta imot dette av dem, for at det kan brukes til tjenesten ved sammenkomstens telt, og du skal gi det til levittene, etter som enhver av dem trenger det til sin tjeneste.
OTB
"Ta imot disse fra dem, så de kan brukes i tjenesten ved møteteltet. Fordel dem til levittene etter hver manns tjeneste."
B1930
Ta imot dette av dem, forat det kan brukes til tjenesten ved sammenkomstens telt, og du skal gi det til levittene, efter som enhver av dem trenger det til sin tjeneste.

Study notes (Tyndale)

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Cross references

  • Exodus 35:4–10

    And Moses spake unto all the congregation of the children of Israel, saying, This is the thing which the LORD commanded, saying,

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  • Exodus 25:1–11

    And the LORD spake unto Moses, saying,

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  • Isaiah 49:1–8

    Listen, O isles, unto me; and hearken, ye people, from far; The LORD hath called me from the womb; from the bowels of my mother hath he made mention of my name.

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  • Ephesians 4:11–13

    And he gave some, apostles; and some, prophets; and some, evangelists; and some, pastors and teachers;

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  • Titus 3:8

    This is a faithful saying, and these things I will that thou affirm constantly, that they which have believed in God might be careful to maintain good works. These things are good and profitable unto men.

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  • Isaiah 42:1–7

    Behold my servant, whom I uphold; mine elect, in whom my soul delighteth; I have put my spirit upon him: he shall bring forth judgment to the Gentiles.

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  • Psalms 16:2–3

    O my soul, thou hast said unto the LORD, Thou art my Lord: my goodness extendeth not to thee;

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