Numbers 10:8
Numbers 10:8 in Multiple Translations
The sons of Aaron, the priests, are to sound the trumpets. This shall be a permanent statute for you and the generations to come.
And the sons of Aaron, the priests, shall blow with the trumpets; and they shall be to you for an ordinance for ever throughout your generations.
And the sons of Aaron, the priests, shall blow the trumpets; and they shall be to you for a statute for ever throughout your generations.
The horns are to be sounded by the sons of Aaron, the priests; this is to be a law for you for ever, from generation to generation.
Aaron's descendants are to blow the trumpets. This regulation is for all time and for all future generations.
And the sonnes of Aaron the Priest shall blowe the trumpets, and ye shall haue them as a lawe for euer in your generations.
and sons of Aaron, the priests, blow with the trumpets; and they have been to you for a statute age-during to your generations.
“The sons of Aaron, the priests, shall blow the trumpets. This shall be to you for a statute forever throughout your generations.
And the sons of Aaron, the priests, shall blow with the trumpets; and they shall be to you for an ordinance for ever throughout your generations.
And the sons of Aaron the priest shall sound the trumpets: and this shall be an ordinance for ever in your generations.
“The priests who are descended from Aaron are the ones who should blow the trumpets. That is a regulation that will never be changed.
Berean Amplified Bible — Numbers 10:8
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Numbers 10:8 Interlinear (Deep Study)
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וּ/בְנֵ֤י
אַהֲרֹן֙
הַ/כֹּ֣הֲנִ֔ים
יִתְקְע֖וּ
בַּֽ/חֲצֹצְר֑וֹת
וְ/הָי֥וּ
לָ/כֶ֛ם
לְ/חֻקַּ֥ת
עוֹלָ֖ם
לְ/דֹרֹתֵי/כֶֽם
וּ/בְנֵ֤י
bên
H1121
son
Conj | N-mp
אַהֲרֹן֙
ʼAhărôwn
H175
Aaron
N-proper
הַ/כֹּ֣הֲנִ֔ים
kôhên
H3548
priest
Art | N-mp
יִתְקְע֖וּ
tâqaʻ
H8628
to blow
V-Qal-Imperf-3mp
בַּֽ/חֲצֹצְר֑וֹת
chătsôtsᵉrâh
H2689
trumpet
Prep | N-fp
וְ/הָי֥וּ
hâyâh
H1961
to be
Conj | V-Qal-3cp
לָ/כֶ֛ם
Prep | Suff
לְ/חֻקַּ֥ת
chuqqâh
H2708
statute
Prep | N-cs
עוֹלָ֖ם
ʻôwlâm
H5769
forever
N-ms
לְ/דֹרֹתֵי/כֶֽם
dôwr
H1755
generation
Prep | N-mp | Suff
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Hebrew Word Reference — Numbers 10:8
וּ/בְנֵ֤י
bên
H1121
"son"
Conj | N-mp
In the Bible, this word means a son or descendant, and can also refer to a grandson, nation, or quality. It appears in 1 Chronicles 24, describing a Levite named Beno. The word is used to show family relationships and inheritance.
Definition: : child/son
Usage: Occurs in 3653 OT verses. KJV: [phrase] afflicted, age, (Ahoh-) (Ammon-) (Hachmon-) (Lev-) ite, (anoint-) ed one, appointed to, ([phrase]) arrow, (Assyr-) (Babylon-) (Egypt-) (Grec-) ian, one born, bough, branch, breed, [phrase] (young) bullock, [phrase] (young) calf, [idiom] came up in, child, colt, [idiom] common, [idiom] corn, daughter, [idiom] of first, [phrase] firstborn, foal, [phrase] very fruitful, [phrase] postage, [idiom] in, [phrase] kid, [phrase] lamb, ([phrase]) man, meet, [phrase] mighty, [phrase] nephew, old, ([phrase]) people, [phrase] rebel, [phrase] robber, [idiom] servant born, [idiom] soldier, son, [phrase] spark, [phrase] steward, [phrase] stranger, [idiom] surely, them of, [phrase] tumultuous one, [phrase] valiant(-est), whelp, worthy, young (one), youth. See also: Genesis 3:16; Genesis 23:3; Genesis 34:18.
אַהֲרֹן֙
ʼAhărôwn
H175
"Aaron"
N-proper
Aaron was the brother of Moses and the first high priest of the Israelites. He was a leader in the Exodus from Egypt and played a key role in the early history of the Israelites. His story is told in Exodus and Leviticus.
Definition: A man of the tribe of Levi living at the time of Egypt and Wilderness, first mentioned at Exo.4.14; son of: Amram (H6019) and Jochebed (H3115); brother of: Moses (H4872) and Miriam (H4813); married to Elisheba (H0472); father of: Nadab (H5070), Abihu (H0030), Eleazar (H0499) and Ithamar (H0385) Also named: Aarōn (Ἀαρών "Aaron" G0002) § Aaron = "light bringer" brother of Moses, a Levite and the first high priest
Usage: Occurs in 328 OT verses. KJV: Aaron. See also: Exodus 4:14; Exodus 34:31; Numbers 3:39.
הַ/כֹּ֣הֲנִ֔ים
kôhên
H3548
"priest"
Art | N-mp
In the Bible, a priest is a person who serves God and leads others in worship, like the Levitical priests in Exodus. They were responsible for making sacrifices and following God's laws. This term is also used to describe Jesus as a priest-king.
Definition: 1) priest, principal officer or chief ruler 1a) priest-king (Melchizedek, Messiah) 1b) pagan priests 1c) priests of Jehovah 1d) Levitical priests 1e) Zadokite priests 1f) Aaronic priests 1g) the high priest Aramaic equivalent: ka.hen (כָּהֵן "priest" H3549)
Usage: Occurs in 653 OT verses. KJV: chief ruler, [idiom] own, priest, prince, principal officer. See also: Genesis 14:18; Leviticus 13:33; Numbers 17:2.
יִתְקְע֖וּ
tâqaʻ
H8628
"to blow"
V-Qal-Imperf-3mp
This word means to blow or strike something, like a trumpet or a nail. In the Bible, it is used to describe making a loud noise or driving something into place. The KJV translates it as blow, clap, or strike.
Definition: 1) to blow, clap, strike, sound, thrust, give a blow, blast 1a) (Qal) 1a1) to thrust, drive (of weapon) 1a2) to give a blast, give a blow 1a3) to strike or clap hands 1b) (Niphal) 1b1) to be blown, blast (of horn) 1b2) to strike or pledge oneself
Usage: Occurs in 62 OT verses. KJV: blow (a trumpet), cast, clap, fasten, pitch (tent), smite, sound, strike, [idiom] suretiship, thrust. See also: Genesis 31:25; 1 Kings 1:34; Psalms 47:2.
בַּֽ/חֲצֹצְר֑וֹת
chătsôtsᵉrâh
H2689
"trumpet"
Prep | N-fp
The Hebrew word for trumpet, which made a quavering note, is used in the Bible to signal important events. In Numbers 10:2, God tells Moses to make two trumpets to call the community together. Trumpets were also used in battle, as in Joshua 6:4.
Definition: trumpet, clarion
Usage: Occurs in 27 OT verses. KJV: trumpet(-er). See also: Numbers 10:2; 2 Chronicles 5:13; Psalms 98:6.
וְ/הָי֥וּ
hâyâh
H1961
"to be"
Conj | V-Qal-3cp
The Hebrew word for to be means to exist or come into being. It is used to describe something that happens or comes to pass, like in Genesis where God creates the world.
Definition: 1) to be, become, come to pass, exist, happen, fall out 1a) (Qal) 1a1) --- 1a1a) to happen, fall out, occur, take place, come about, come to pass 1a1b) to come about, come to pass 1a2) to come into being, become 1a2a) to arise, appear, come 1a2b) to become 1a2b1) to become 1a2b2) to become like 1a2b3) to be instituted, be established 1a3) to be 1a3a) to exist, be in existence 1a3b) to abide, remain, continue (with word of place or time) 1a3c) to stand, lie, be in, be at, be situated (with word of locality) 1a3d) to accompany, be with 1b) (Niphal) 1b1) to occur, come to pass, be done, be brought about 1b2) to be done, be finished, be gone
Usage: Occurs in 3131 OT verses. KJV: beacon, [idiom] altogether, be(-come), accomplished, committed, like), break, cause, come (to pass), do, faint, fall, [phrase] follow, happen, [idiom] have, last, pertain, quit (one-) self, require, [idiom] use. See also: Genesis 1:2; Genesis 17:4; Genesis 36:11.
לָ/כֶ֛ם
""
Prep | Suff
לְ/חֻקַּ֥ת
chuqqâh
H2708
"statute"
Prep | N-cs
This Hebrew word refers to a statute or ordinance, often given by God to the Israelites. It appears in books like Leviticus and Numbers, outlining rules for sacrifices and festivals. These statutes helped the Israelites understand God's requirements.
Definition: 1) statute, ordinance, limit, enactment, something prescribed 1a) statute
Usage: Occurs in 101 OT verses. KJV: appointed, custom, manner, ordinance, site, statute. See also: Genesis 26:5; Deuteronomy 28:15; Psalms 18:23.
עוֹלָ֖ם
ʻôwlâm
H5769
"forever"
N-ms
This word means forever or always, describing something that lasts an eternity. It is used in the Bible to describe God's eternal nature and his lasting promises.
Definition: : old/ancient 1) long duration, antiquity, futurity, for ever, ever, everlasting, evermore, perpetual, old, ancient, world 1a) ancient time, long time (of past) 1b) (of future) 1b1) for ever, always 1b2) continuous existence, perpetual 1b3) everlasting, indefinite or unending future, eternity
Usage: Occurs in 413 OT verses. KJV: alway(-s), ancient (time), any more, continuance, eternal, (for, (n-)) ever(-lasting, -more, of old), lasting, long (time), (of) old (time), perpetual, at any time, (beginning of the) world ([phrase] without end). Compare H5331 (נֶצַח), H5703 (עַד). See also: Genesis 3:22; 1 Kings 8:13; Psalms 5:12.
לְ/דֹרֹתֵי/כֶֽם
dôwr
H1755
"generation"
Prep | N-mp | Suff
This word refers to a period of time or a generation of people. It is used in the Bible to describe a group of people living at the same time. In the book of Psalms, it describes a generation of people who follow God.
Definition: 1) period, generation, habitation, dwelling 1a) period, age, generation (period of time) 1b) generation (those living during a period) 1c) generation (characterised by quality, condition, class of men) 1d) dwelling-place, habitation Aramaic equivalent: dar (דָּר "generation" H1859)
Usage: Occurs in 127 OT verses. KJV: age, [idiom] evermore, generation, (n-) ever, posterity. See also: Genesis 6:9; Esther 9:28; Psalms 10:6.
Study Notes — Numbers 10:8
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- Numbers 10:8 Summary
- Frequently Asked Questions
- Reflection Questions
- Gill's Exposition on Numbers 10:8
- Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Numbers 10:8
- Matthew Poole's Commentary on Numbers 10:8
- Trapp's Commentary on Numbers 10:8
- Ellicott's Commentary on Numbers 10:8
- Barnes' Notes on Numbers 10:8
- Whedon's Commentary on Numbers 10:8
- Sermons on Numbers 10:8
Context — The Two Silver Trumpets
6When you sound the short blasts a second time, the camps that lie on the south side are to set out. The blasts are to signal them to set out.
7To convene the assembly, you are to sound long blasts, not short ones.
8The sons of Aaron, the priests, are to sound the trumpets. This shall be a permanent statute for you and the generations to come.
9When you enter into battle in your land against an adversary who attacks you, sound short blasts on the trumpets, and you will be remembered before the LORD your God and saved from your enemies. 10And on your joyous occasions, your appointed feasts, and the beginning of each month, you are to blow the trumpets over your burnt offerings and peace offerings to serve as a reminder for you before your God. I am the LORD your God.”Cross References
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| 1 | Joshua 6:4–16 | Have seven priests carry seven rams’ horns in front of the ark. Then on the seventh day, march around the city seven times, while the priests blow the horns. And when there is a long blast of the ram’s horn and you hear its sound, have all the people give a mighty shout. Then the wall of the city will collapse and all your people will charge straight into the city. ” So Joshua son of Nun summoned the priests and said, “Take up the ark of the covenant and have seven priests carry seven rams’ horns in front of the ark of the LORD.” And he told the people, “Advance and march around the city, with the armed troops going ahead of the ark of the LORD.” After Joshua had spoken to the people, seven priests carrying seven rams’ horns before the LORD advanced and blew the horns, and the ark of the covenant of the LORD followed them. While the horns continued to sound, the armed troops marched ahead of the priests who blew the horns, and the rear guard followed the ark. But Joshua had commanded the people: “Do not give a battle cry or let your voice be heard; do not let one word come out of your mouth until the day I tell you to shout. Then you are to shout!” So he had the ark of the LORD carried around the city, circling it once. And the people returned to the camp and spent the night there. Joshua got up early the next morning, and the priests took the ark of the LORD. And the seven priests carrying seven rams’ horns kept marching ahead of the ark of the LORD and blowing the horns. The armed troops went in front of them and the rear guard followed the ark of the LORD, while the horns kept sounding. So on the second day they marched around the city once and returned to the camp. They did this for six days. Then on the seventh day, they got up at dawn and marched around the city seven times in the same manner. That was the only day they circled the city seven times. After the seventh time around, the priests blew the horns, and Joshua commanded the people, “Shout! For the LORD has given you the city! |
| 2 | Numbers 31:6 | And Moses sent the thousand from each tribe into battle, along with Phinehas son of Eleazar the priest, who took with him the vessels of the sanctuary and the trumpets for signaling. |
| 3 | 1 Chronicles 15:24 | Shebaniah, Joshaphat, Nethanel, Amasai, Zechariah, Benaiah, and Eliezer—the priests—were to blow the trumpets before the ark of God. Obed-edom and Jehiah were also to be guardians of the ark. |
| 4 | 1 Chronicles 16:6 | and the priests Benaiah and Jahaziel blew the trumpets regularly before the ark of the covenant of God. |
| 5 | 2 Chronicles 13:12–15 | Now behold, God Himself is with us as our head, and His priests with their trumpets sound the battle call against you. O children of Israel, do not fight against the LORD, the God of your fathers, for you will not succeed.” Now Jeroboam had sent troops around to ambush from the rear, so that while he was in front of Judah, the ambush was behind them. When Judah turned and discovered that the battle was both before and behind them, they cried out to the LORD. Then the priests blew the trumpets, and the men of Judah raised the battle cry. And when they raised the cry, God routed Jeroboam and all Israel before Abijah and Judah. |
Numbers 10:8 Summary
[This verse tells us that the priests, who were the sons of Aaron, were in charge of sounding the trumpets to give important instructions to the community, like when to move or gather, as also mentioned in Numbers 10:6-7. This was a special job that only they could do, and it helped the people remember God's presence and guidance (Numbers 10:9-10). It's like having a special leader who helps everyone know what to do and when, with God's commands and promises in mind, such as in Deuteronomy 31:9-13. By following God's instructions and respecting the roles of leaders, we can work together as a community and stay connected to God.]
Frequently Asked Questions
Who was allowed to sound the trumpets in the Israelite community?
According to Numbers 10:8, the sons of Aaron, the priests, were the ones designated to sound the trumpets, as part of their priestly duties, as also seen in Numbers 10:8 and supported by the broader biblical context of priestly responsibilities in Leviticus 1:1-7
Was sounding the trumpets a temporary or permanent practice?
The practice of sounding the trumpets by the sons of Aaron was to be a permanent statute, as stated in Numbers 10:8, indicating its lasting importance in the life of the Israelite community, similar to other perpetual commands like those in Exodus 12:14 and Leviticus 23:21
What was the significance of the priests sounding the trumpets?
The priests sounding the trumpets was significant because it was a way to convey important messages and instructions to the community, such as when to set out or assemble, as seen in Numbers 10:6-7, and it also served as a reminder of God's presence and guidance, as mentioned in Numbers 10:9-10
How does this relate to the broader biblical theme of worship and community?
The practice of the priests sounding the trumpets in Numbers 10:8 highlights the importance of worship, community, and the role of leaders in guiding the people, reflecting themes also present in Psalms 100:1-5 and Hebrews 13:17
Reflection Questions
- What role do leaders play in guiding and directing the community of faith, and how can we support them in their responsibilities?
- How can we use our unique gifts and talents to serve the community and point others to God, as the priests did through sounding the trumpets?
- In what ways can we create reminders of God's presence and guidance in our lives, similar to the function of the trumpets in ancient Israel?
- How can we balance the need for structure and tradition with the need for flexibility and adaptability in our spiritual practices, as seen in the permanent statute of sounding the trumpets?
Gill's Exposition on Numbers 10:8
And the sons of Aaron the priests shall blow with the trumpets,.... Eleazar and Ithamar, the one with the one and the other with the other, there being at first but two, as there were but two
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Numbers 10:8
And the sons of Aaron, the priests, shall blow with the trumpets; and they shall be to you for an ordinance for ever throughout your generations.
Matthew Poole's Commentary on Numbers 10:8
The sons of Aaron shall blow, to oblige them to the greater regard and observance, as if God himself had called them.
Trapp's Commentary on Numbers 10:8
Numbers 10:8 And the sons of Aaron, the priests, shall blow with the trumpets; and they shall be to you for an ordinance for ever throughout your generations.Ver. 8. Shall blow with the trumpets.] A trumpeter, as one observeth, winds his trumpet with his mouth, and holds it up with his hand: so should a minister both preach and practise; vivere concionibus, concionari moribus.
Ellicott's Commentary on Numbers 10:8
(8) And the sons of Aaron, the priests, shall blow with the trumpets.—As Aaron had only two sons at this time, there was need only of two trumpets. In most of the places in which the word hazozerah (trumpet) occurs (as, e.g., Numbers 31:6; 1 Chronicles 15:24), this instrument appears to have been used by the priests. There are cases, however, in the later history (as 2 Kings 11:14; 1 Chronicles 16:42), in which the trumpets appear to have been used by the Levites, and perhaps by those who were neither priests nor Levites. The number of these trumpets was increased in the time of David and Solomon. We read in 1 Chronicles 15:24 of seven priests blowing with them before the ark of God, and in 2 Chronicles 5:12 of one hundred and twenty priests blowing with them. Josephus says that Solomon made 200,000 trumpets, according to the command of Moses (Antiq., Book 8, chap. 3).
Barnes' Notes on Numbers 10:8
The sons of Aaron - As the trumpets were emblematic of the voice of God, the priests only were to use them.
Whedon's Commentary on Numbers 10:8
8. The priests, shall blow — And they alone, in the giving of the signals in this statute, and they were to preserve these trumpets and use them in all future generations in the manner described by this law.
Sermons on Numbers 10:8
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Israel's Communication by Charles Anderson | In this sermon, the speaker discusses the challenges faced by the Israelites during their journey from Egypt to the Promised Land. He emphasizes that the Israelites were not skille |
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(Through the Bible) 2 Chronicles 10-13 by Chuck Smith | In this sermon, the speaker discusses the history of Israel and their rebellion against God. He mentions how God had made a covenant with David that there would always be a king fr |
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Fighting Our Battles by Mary Wilder Tileston | Mary Wilder Tileston preaches about the assurance of victory in God's battles, emphasizing the presence of the Lord as our fighter and captain. She highlights the importance of tru |