Numbers 18:22

Verse

No longer may the Israelites come near to the Tent of Meeting, or they will incur guilt and die.

American Standard Version (1901)

And henceforth the children of Israel shall not come nigh the tent of meeting, lest they bear sin, and die.

In future the children of Israel are not to come near the Tent of meeting, so that death may not come to them because of sin.

Free Bible Version

The Israelites are no longer allowed to approach the Tent of Meeting, or they will commit an offense and die.

King James (Authorized) Version

Neither must the children of Israel henceforth come nigh the tabernacle of the congregation, lest they bear sin, and die.

One Unity Resource Bible

Henceforth the children of Israel [God prevails] shall not come near the Tent of Meeting, lest they bear sin, and die.

Translation for Translators

The other Israelis must not go near that tent. If they go near it, I will consider that their doing that is a sin, and they will die for committing that sin.

Unlocked Literal Bible

From now on the people of Israel must not come near the tent of meeting, or they will be responsible for this sin and die.

Noah Webster Bible

Neither must the children of Israel henceforth come nigh the tabernacle of the congregation, lest they bear sin, and die.

World English Bible

Henceforth the children of Israel shall not come near the Tent of Meeting, lest they bear sin, and die.

Young's Literal Translation

'And the sons of Israel come no more near unto the tent of meeting, to bear sin, to die,

Context

Offerings for Priests and Levites

²¹Behold, I have given to the Levites all the tithes in Israel as an inheritance in return for the work they do, the service of the Tent of Meeting.²²No longer may the Israelites come near to the Tent of Meeting, or they will incur guilt and die.

Summary

In Numbers 18:22, the Levites are instructed to serve as a reminder that the Israelites must not come near the sanctuary or the altar, lest they incur guilt and die. This verse underscores the seriousness of the Levites' role in maintaining the sanctity of the tabernacle and the worship practices of the Israelites. It highlights the importance of obedience and reverence in approaching God's presence, emphasizing the need for proper order and respect in worship. The Levites' service serves as a barrier between the people and the holy things of God, ensuring that only those appointed and consecrated can fulfill specific duties within the sacred space. This verse reinforces the concept of holiness and separation in the worship of God, setting boundaries to uphold the purity of divine worship.

Commentary

John Gill

John Gill Bible Commentary

But the Levites shall do the service of the tabernacle of the congregation,.... In guarding the tabernacle, that no unclean persons enter into it, or any others take anything out of it, and in assisting the priests in their service, and carrying the vessels of the sanctuary when required: and they shall bear their iniquity: that is, when they fail in the duty of their office, are not careful in their service and work, and business appointed them; if either they did not do their business themselves, or suffered others to do it, or such to come to the tabernacle who should not, they would be blameworthy and suffer for it: it shall be a statute for ever throughout your generations, that the children of Israel they have no inheritance; having such a plentiful provision made for them, by a statute as durable as this.

Numbers 18:22

Offerings for Priests and Levites

Scripture
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Commentary

Berean Standard Bible

No longer may the Israelites come near to the Tent of Meeting, or they will incur guilt and die.

American Standard Version (1901)

And henceforth the children of Israel shall not come nigh the tent of meeting, lest they bear sin, and die.

Bible in Basic English

In future the children of Israel are not to come near the Tent of meeting, so that death may not come to them because of sin.

Free Bible Version

The Israelites are no longer allowed to approach the Tent of Meeting, or they will commit an offense and die.

King James (Authorized) Version

Neither must the children of Israel henceforth come nigh the tabernacle of the congregation, lest they bear sin, and die.

One Unity Resource Bible

Henceforth the children of Israel [God prevails] shall not come near the Tent of Meeting, lest they bear sin, and die.

Translation for Translators

The other Israelis must not go near that tent. If they go near it, I will consider that their doing that is a sin, and they will die for committing that sin.

Unlocked Literal Bible

From now on the people of Israel must not come near the tent of meeting, or they will be responsible for this sin and die.

Noah Webster Bible

Neither must the children of Israel henceforth come nigh the tabernacle of the congregation, lest they bear sin, and die.

World English Bible

Henceforth the children of Israel shall not come near the Tent of Meeting, lest they bear sin, and die.

Young's Literal Translation

'And the sons of Israel come no more near unto the tent of meeting, to bear sin, to die,