Numbers 10:21
Numbers 10:21 in Multiple Translations
Then the Kohathites set out, transporting the holy objects; the tabernacle was to be set up before their arrival.
And the Kohathites set forward, bearing the sanctuary: and the other did set up the tabernacle against they came.
And the Kohathites set forward, bearing the sanctuary: and the others did set up the tabernacle against their coming.
Then the Kohathites went forward with the holy place; the others put up the House ready for their coming.
Then the Kohathites set off, carrying the holy objects. The Tabernacle would be put up before they arrived.
The Kohathites also went forward and bare the Sanctuarie, and the former did set vp the Tabernacle against they came.
And the Kohathites have journeyed, bearing the tabernacle, and the [others] have raised up the tabernacle until their coming in.
The Kohathites set forward, bearing the sanctuary. The others set up the tabernacle before they arrived.
And the Kohathites moved forward, bearing the sanctuary: and the other set up the tabernacle against they came.
Then the Caathites also marched carrying the sanctuary. So long was the tabernacle carried, till they same to the place of setting it up.
The group descended from Kohath was next. They carried the sacred items from the Sacred Tent. The Sacred Tent itself was set up at the new location before they arrived there.
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Numbers 10:21 Interlinear (Deep Study)
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וְ/נָסְעוּ֙
הַ/קְּהָתִ֔ים
נֹשְׂאֵ֖י
הַ/מִּקְדָּ֑שׁ
וְ/הֵקִ֥ימוּ
אֶת
הַ/מִּשְׁכָּ֖ן
עַד
בֹּאָֽ/ם
וְ/נָסְעוּ֙
nâçaʻ
H5265
to set out
Conj | V-Qal-3cp
הַ/קְּהָתִ֔ים
Qŏhâthîy
H6956
Kohathite
Art | Ngmpa
נֹשְׂאֵ֖י
nâsâʼ
H5375
to lift
V-Qal
הַ/מִּקְדָּ֑שׁ
miqdâsh
H4720
sanctuary
Art | N-ms
וְ/הֵקִ֥ימוּ
qûwm
H6965
-kamai
Conj | V-Hiphil-3cp
אֶת
ʼêth
H853
Obj.
DirObjM
הַ/מִּשְׁכָּ֖ן
mishkân
H4908
tabernacle
Art | N-ms
עַד
ʻad
H5704
till
Prep
בֹּאָֽ/ם
bôwʼ
H935
Lebo
V-Qal-Inf-a | Suff
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Hebrew Word Reference — Numbers 10:21
וְ/נָסְעוּ֙
nâçaʻ
H5265
"to set out"
Conj | V-Qal-3cp
In the Bible, this word means to set out or start a journey, like the Israelites departing from Egypt, or to remove something, as in pulling up tent pins.
Definition: 1) to pull out, pull up, set out, journey, remove, set forward, depart 1a) (Qal) 1a1) to pull out or up 1a2) to set out, depart 1a3) to journey, march 1a4) to set forth (of wind) 1b) (Niphal) to be pulled up, be removed, be plucked up 1c) (Hiphil) 1c1) to cause to set out, lead out, cause to spring up 1c2) to remove, quarry
Usage: Occurs in 140 OT verses. KJV: cause to blow, bring, get, (make to) go (away, forth, forward, onward, out), (take) journey, march, remove, set aside (forward), [idiom] still, be on his (go their) way. See also: Genesis 11:2; Numbers 33:9; Psalms 78:26.
הַ/קְּהָתִ֔ים
Qŏhâthîy
H6956
"Kohathite"
Art | Ngmpa
A Kohathite was a descendant of Kohath, a man from the tribe of Levi. The Kohathites were a family group in the tribe of Levi, named after Kohath, meaning assembly.
Definition: Someone descended from Kohath who was a man of the tribe of Levi living at the time of Egypt and Wilderness, first mentioned at Gen.46.11; son of: Levi (H3878); brother of: Gershon (H1648), Merari (H4847) and Jochebed (H3115); father of: Amram (H6019), Izhar (H3324), Hebron (H2275B) and Uzziel (H5816) Group of qe.hat (קְהָת "Kohath" H6955) § Kohathites, of Kohath "assembly" the descendants of Kohath, the 2nd son of Levi
Usage: Occurs in 15 OT verses. KJV: Kohathites. See also: Numbers 3:27; Joshua 21:4; 2 Chronicles 34:12.
נֹשְׂאֵ֖י
nâsâʼ
H5375
"to lift"
V-Qal
In the Bible, this Hebrew word means to lift or raise something, and it's used in many ways, like lifting a burden or raising someone's status. It appears in books like Genesis and Isaiah, often talking about God lifting people up. It's about supporting or carrying something or someone.
Definition: : raise/take_up 1) to lift, bear up, carry, take 1a) (Qal) 1a1) to lift, lift up 1a2) to bear, carry, support, sustain, endure 1a3) to take, take away, carry off, forgive 1b) (Niphal) 1b1) to be lifted up, be exalted 1b2) to lift oneself up, rise up 1b3) to be borne, be carried 1b4) to be taken away, be carried off, be swept away 1c) (Piel) 1c1) to lift up, exalt, support, aid, assist 1c2) to desire, long (fig.) 1c3) to carry, bear continuously 1c4) to take, take away 1d) (Hithpael) to lift oneself up, exalt oneself 1e) (Hiphil) 1e1) to cause one to bear (iniquity) 1e2) to cause to bring, have brought
Usage: Occurs in 609 OT verses. KJV: accept, advance, arise, (able to, (armor), suffer to) bear(-er, up), bring (forth), burn, carry (away), cast, contain, desire, ease, exact, exalt (self), extol, fetch, forgive, furnish, further, give, go on, help, high, hold up, honorable ([phrase] man), lade, lay, lift (self) up, lofty, marry, magnify, [idiom] needs, obtain, pardon, raise (up), receive, regard, respect, set (up), spare, stir up, [phrase] swear, take (away, up), [idiom] utterly, wear, yield. See also: Genesis 4:13; Numbers 4:2; 1 Samuel 14:3.
הַ/מִּקְדָּ֑שׁ
miqdâsh
H4720
"sanctuary"
Art | N-ms
A sanctuary or holy place, like a temple or palace, set apart for God or idols, a sacred space.
Definition: 1) sacred place, sanctuary, holy place 1a) sanctuary 1a1) of the temple 1a2) of the tabernacle 1a3) of Ezekiel's temple 1a4) of Jehovah
Usage: Occurs in 71 OT verses. KJV: chapel, hallowed part, holy place, sanctuary. See also: Exodus 15:17; Lamentations 1:10; Psalms 68:36.
וְ/הֵקִ֥ימוּ
qûwm
H6965
"-kamai"
Conj | V-Hiphil-3cp
Qum means to rise or stand up, used in various contexts like rising to power or standing firm, as seen in Jeremiah and Ezra.
Definition: Combined with lev (לֵב "Leb" H3820B) § -Kamai = "my adversary" Leb-kamai, i.e., people of Gambulai
Usage: Occurs in 596 OT verses. KJV: abide, accomplish, [idiom] be clearer, confirm, continue, decree, [idiom] be dim, endure, [idiom] enemy, enjoin, get up, make good, help, hold, (help to) lift up (again), make, [idiom] but newly, ordain, perform, pitch, raise (up), rear (up), remain, (a-) rise (up) (again, against), rouse up, set (up), (e-) stablish, (make to) stand (up), stir up, strengthen, succeed, (as-, make) sure(-ly), (be) up(-hold, -rising). See also: Genesis 4:8; Numbers 30:13; Ruth 4:10.
אֶת
ʼêth
H853
"Obj."
DirObjM
In the original Hebrew, this word points out the object of a verb or preposition, like 'namely' or 'even'. It appears in many books, including Genesis and Exodus. It's not directly translated in English, but helps clarify the meaning of sentences.
Definition: sign of the definite direct object, not translated in English but generally preceding and indicating the accusative Aramaic equivalent: yat (יָת "whom" H3487)
Usage: Occurs in 6782 OT verses. KJV: (as such unrepresented in English). See also: Genesis 1:1; Genesis 10:8; Genesis 19:21.
הַ/מִּשְׁכָּ֖ן
mishkân
H4908
"tabernacle"
Art | N-ms
The tabernacle was a special tent where God met with the Israelites, as described in Exodus and Leviticus. It was a portable place of worship, like a dwelling place for God. The Israelites carried it with them.
Definition: 1) dwelling place, tabernacle 1a) dwelling-place 1b) dwellings Aramaic equivalent: mish.kan (מִשְׁכַּן "habitation" H4907)
Usage: Occurs in 129 OT verses. KJV: dwelleth, dwelling (place), habitation, tabernacle, tent. See also: Exodus 25:9; Numbers 3:23; Psalms 26:8.
עַד
ʻad
H5704
"till"
Prep
This Hebrew word means until or as far as, describing a point in time or space. It's used in the Bible to set boundaries or limits, like in Exodus when describing the Israelites' journey.
Definition: prep 1) as far as, even to, until, up to, while, as far as 1a) of space 1a1) as far as, up to, even to 1b) in combination 1b1) from...as far as, both...and (with 'min' -from) 1c) of time 1c1) even to, until, unto, till, during, end 1d) of degree 1d1) even to, to the degree of, even like conj 2) until, while, to the point that, so that even Aramaic equivalent: ad (עַד "till" H5705)
Usage: Occurs in 1128 OT verses. KJV: against, and, as, at, before, by (that), even (to), for(-asmuch as), (hither-) to, [phrase] how long, into, as long (much) as, (so) that, till, toward, until, when, while, ([phrase] as) yet. See also: Genesis 3:19; Exodus 32:20; Numbers 23:24.
בֹּאָֽ/ם
bôwʼ
H935
"Lebo"
V-Qal-Inf-a | Suff
This verb means to go or come, and is used in many contexts, such as entering a place or approaching someone, as seen in the book of Genesis. It can also mean to abide or apply, and is translated in various ways in the KJV Bible. This term is related to the name Lebo Hamath.
Definition: A shortened name of Lebo Hamath complined withcha.mat (חֲמָת "Hamath" H2574) This name means to go in, enter
Usage: Occurs in 2307 OT verses. KJV: abide, apply, attain, [idiom] be, befall, [phrase] besiege, bring (forth, in, into, to pass), call, carry, [idiom] certainly, (cause, let, thing for) to come (against, in, out, upon, to pass), depart, [idiom] doubtless again, [phrase] eat, [phrase] employ, (cause to) enter (in, into, -tering, -trance, -try), be fallen, fetch, [phrase] follow, get, give, go (down, in, to war), grant, [phrase] have, [idiom] indeed, (in-) vade, lead, lift (up), mention, pull in, put, resort, run (down), send, set, [idiom] (well) stricken (in age), [idiom] surely, take (in), way. See also: Genesis 2:19; Genesis 32:7; Exodus 1:19.
Study Notes — Numbers 10:21
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- Numbers 10:21 Summary
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- Reflection Questions
- Gill's Exposition on Numbers 10:21
- Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Numbers 10:21
- Matthew Poole's Commentary on Numbers 10:21
- Cambridge Bible on Numbers 10:21
- Whedon's Commentary on Numbers 10:21
- Sermons on Numbers 10:21
Context — From Sinai to Paran
19Shelumiel son of Zurishaddai was over the division of the tribe of Simeon,
20and Eliasaph son of Deuel was over the division of the tribe of Gad.
21Then the Kohathites set out, transporting the holy objects; the tabernacle was to be set up before their arrival.
22Next, the divisions of the camp of Ephraim set out under their standard, with Elishama son of Ammihud in command. 23Gamaliel son of Pedahzur was over the division of the tribe of Manasseh,Cross References
| Reference | Text (BSB) | |
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| 1 | Numbers 10:17 | Then the tabernacle was taken down, and the Gershonites and the Merarites set out, transporting it. |
| 2 | Numbers 7:9 | But he did not give any to the Kohathites, since they were to carry on their shoulders the holy objects for which they were responsible. |
| 3 | Numbers 4:4–16 | This service of the Kohathites at the Tent of Meeting regards the most holy things. Whenever the camp sets out, Aaron and his sons are to go in, take down the veil of the curtain, and cover the ark of the Testimony with it. They are to place over this a covering of fine leather, spread a solid blue cloth over it, and insert its poles. Over the table of the Presence they are to spread a blue cloth and place the plates and cups on it, along with the bowls and pitchers for the drink offering. The regular bread offering is to remain on it. And they shall spread a scarlet cloth over them, cover them with fine leather, and insert the poles. They are to take a blue cloth and cover the lampstand used for light, together with its lamps, wick trimmers, and trays, as well as the jars of oil with which to supply it. Then they shall wrap it and all its utensils inside a covering of fine leather and put it on the carrying frame. Over the gold altar they are to spread a blue cloth, cover it with fine leather, and insert the poles. They are to take all the utensils for serving in the sanctuary, place them in a blue cloth, cover them with fine leather, and put them on the carrying frame. Then they shall remove the ashes from the bronze altar, spread a purple cloth over it, and place on it all the vessels used to serve there: the firepans, meat forks, shovels, and sprinkling bowls—all the equipment of the altar. They are to spread over it a covering of fine leather and insert the poles. When Aaron and his sons have finished covering the holy objects and all their equipment, as soon as the camp is ready to move, the Kohathites shall come and do the carrying. But they must not touch the holy objects, or they will die. These are the transportation duties of the Kohathites regarding the Tent of Meeting. Eleazar son of Aaron the priest shall oversee the oil for the light, the fragrant incense, the daily grain offering, and the anointing oil. He has oversight of the entire tabernacle and everything in it, including the holy objects and their utensils.” |
| 4 | Numbers 4:20 | But the Kohathites are not to go in and look at the holy objects, even for a moment, or they will die.” |
| 5 | 1 Chronicles 15:2 | Then David said, “No one but the Levites may carry the ark of God, because the LORD has chosen them to carry the ark of the LORD and to minister before Him forever.” |
| 6 | 1 Chronicles 15:12–15 | And he said to them, “You are the heads of the Levitical families. You and your relatives must consecrate yourselves so that you may bring the ark of the LORD, the God of Israel, to the place I have prepared for it. It was because you Levites were not with us the first time that the LORD our God burst forth in anger against us. For we did not consult Him about the proper order.” So the priests and Levites consecrated themselves to bring up the ark of the LORD, the God of Israel. And the Levites carried the ark of God on their shoulders with the poles, as Moses had commanded in accordance with the word of the LORD. |
| 7 | Numbers 1:51 | Whenever the tabernacle is to move, the Levites are to take it down, and whenever it is to be pitched, the Levites are to set it up. Any outsider who goes near it must be put to death. |
| 8 | Numbers 2:17 | In the middle of the camps, the Tent of Meeting is to travel with the camp of the Levites. They are to set out in the order they encamped, each in his own place under his standard. |
| 9 | Numbers 3:27–32 | From Kohath came the clans of the Amramites, the Izharites, the Hebronites, and the Uzzielites; these were the clans of the Kohathites. The number of all the males a month old or more was 8,600. They were responsible for the duties of the sanctuary. The clans of the Kohathites were to camp on the south side of the tabernacle, and the leader of the families of the Kohathites was Elizaphan son of Uzziel. Their duties were the ark, the table, the lampstand, the altars, the articles of the sanctuary used with them, and the curtain—all the service for these items. The chief of the leaders of the Levites was Eleazar son of Aaron the priest; he oversaw those responsible for the duties of the sanctuary. |
Numbers 10:21 Summary
In Numbers 10:21, the Kohathites were responsible for transporting the holy objects of the tabernacle, and they had to do this in a way that honored God. This means that they had to be careful and respectful as they carried these special objects, just like we should be careful and respectful when we handle God's Word and the things of God (2 Timothy 2:15). The tabernacle was like a special tent where the Israelites would worship God, and it needed to be set up in a specific way before the Kohathites arrived with the holy objects (Exodus 40:17-38). This reminds us that we need to prepare our hearts and lives to worship God, just like the Israelites prepared the tabernacle (John 4:24).
Frequently Asked Questions
Who were the Kohathites and what was their role in Numbers 10:21?
The Kohathites were a clan of the Levites who were responsible for transporting the holy objects of the tabernacle, as seen in Numbers 10:21, and this role is further explained in Numbers 4:4-15 and Numbers 7:9.
Why did the tabernacle need to be set up before the Kohathites arrived?
The tabernacle needed to be set up before the Kohathites arrived so that they could place the holy objects in their proper positions, as instructed in Exodus 40:17-38 and Numbers 10:21, to ensure the tabernacle was properly prepared for worship.
What can we learn from the Kohathites' responsibility to transport the holy objects?
We can learn from the Kohathites' responsibility that we are all called to handle God's Word and the things of God with care and reverence, as seen in 2 Timothy 2:15 and 1 Thessalonians 2:13.
How does Numbers 10:21 relate to the overall narrative of the book of Numbers?
Numbers 10:21 is part of the larger narrative of the Israelites' journey from Mount Sinai to the Promised Land, as seen in Numbers 10:11-36, and it highlights the importance of obedience and order in the Israelites' journey, as instructed in Deuteronomy 1:3 and Numbers 9:15-23.
Reflection Questions
- What are some 'holy objects' in my life that I need to handle with care and reverence, and how can I ensure I am treating them as such?
- In what ways can I apply the principle of setting up a 'tabernacle' in my heart, as a place of worship and reverence for God, as seen in Numbers 10:21 and John 14:23?
- How can I learn from the Kohathites' example of responsibility and obedience, and apply it to my own life and relationships?
- What are some things in my life that need to be 'set up' or prepared before I can effectively serve God and others, and how can I prioritize those things?
Gill's Exposition on Numbers 10:21
And the Kohathites set forward,.... After the standard of the camps of Reuben, and between that and the standard of the camp of Ephraim, to, which there is an allusion in Psalms 80:2; bearing the
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Numbers 10:21
And they first took their journey according to the commandment of the LORD by the hand of Moses. They first took their journey ... by the hand of Moses.
Matthew Poole's Commentary on Numbers 10:21
The other, i.e. the Gershonites and Merarites, as is evident both from their work and office, which was to take down and set up the tabernacle, ,26 4:22-33; and from , who therefore marched after the first camp, a good distance kern and before the Kohathites, that they might prepare the tabernacle for the reception of its utensils, which the Kohathites brought some time after them.
Cambridge Bible on Numbers 10:21
21. the sanctuary] But the sacred structure is already in the hands of the Gershonites and Merarites. The required meaning is the holy things, and Ḳ ?ôdesh is probably the true reading, as in Numbers 4:15 (see note there). the other did set up] Heb. has loosely ‘and they [used to] set up,’ which is equivalent to the passive verb ‘and the Tabernacle used to be set up,’ i.e. by the other Levites. 29–33 J . This earlier account of the departure from Sinai relates that Moses asked Ḥ ?obab to be their guide, because he would be well acquainted with the places of encampment en route.
Whedon's Commentary on Numbers 10:21
17-21. Bearing the tabernacle — By inspecting the plan of the camp (Numbers 2:5, cut) it will be seen that the bearers of the various parts of the tabernacle wheeled into the column after the entire
Sermons on Numbers 10:21
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David - Failure and Effectiveness by Devern Fromke | In this sermon, the speaker shares a story about a group of people who were enthusiastic about evangelizing and helping forgotten people in their country. They set up their own bak |
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When Obedience Makes You Dance by Carter Conlon | In this sermon, the speaker emphasizes the importance of obeying God's commands. He highlights the story of Saul, who claimed to have obeyed God but was confronted by Samuel about |
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The Battle to Think Right by Teresa Conlon | In this sermon, the preacher discusses the story of a woman who is married to a man named Saul. However, she helps David, who is being hunted by Saul, escape. As a result, she is a |
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Examples of Circumspect Behaviour by Clement of Rome | Clement of Rome emphasizes the holy and separate lifestyles of the prophets and apostles, highlighting their dedication to serving God without the distractions of relationships wit |