Numbers 3:44
Numbers 3:44 in Multiple Translations
Again the LORD spoke to Moses, saying,
¶ And the LORD spake unto Moses, saying,
And Jehovah spake unto Moses, saying,
And the Lord said to Moses,
The Lord spoke to Moses and told him,
And the Lord spake vnto Moses, saying,
And Jehovah speaketh unto Moses, saying,
The LORD spoke to Moses, saying,
And the LORD spoke to Moses, saying,
And the Lord spoke to Moses, saving:
Then Yahweh said to Moses/me,
Berean Amplified Bible — Numbers 3:44
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Numbers 3:44 Interlinear (Deep Study)
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וַ/יְדַבֵּ֥ר
יְהוָ֖ה
אֶל
מֹשֶׁ֥ה
לֵּ/אמֹֽר
וַ/יְדַבֵּ֥ר
dâbar
H1696
to speak
Conj | V-Piel-ConsecImperf-3ms
יְהוָ֖ה
Yᵉhôvâh
H3068
The Lord
N-proper
אֶל
ʼêl
H413
to(wards)
Prep
מֹשֶׁ֥ה
Môsheh
H4872
Moses
N-proper
לֵּ/אמֹֽר
ʼâmar
H559
to say
Prep | V-Qal-Inf-a
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Hebrew Word Reference — Numbers 3:44
וַ/יְדַבֵּ֥ר
dâbar
H1696
"to speak"
Conj | V-Piel-ConsecImperf-3ms
To speak or communicate, like God speaking to Moses in Exodus or a king commanding his people. It can also mean to promise or warn someone.
Definition: : speak/tell/command 1) to speak, declare, converse, command, promise, warn, threaten, sing 1a) (Qal) to speak 1b) (Niphal) to speak with one another, talk 1c) (Piel) 1c1) to speak 1c2) to promise 1d) (Pual) to be spoken 1e) (Hithpael) to speak 1f) (Hiphil) to lead away, put to flight
Usage: Occurs in 1049 OT verses. KJV: answer, appoint, bid, command, commune, declare, destroy, give, name, promise, pronounce, rehearse, say, speak, be spokesman, subdue, talk, teach, tell, think, use (entreaties), utter, [idiom] well, [idiom] work. See also: Genesis 8:15; Exodus 12:25; Leviticus 23:9.
יְהוָ֖ה
Yᵉhôvâh
H3068
"The Lord"
N-proper
Yehovah is another name for God, often translated as 'the Lord'. It is a national name for God in the Jewish faith. This name is used throughout the Old Testament.
Definition: Another name of ye.ru.sha.laim (יְרוּשָׁלִַ֫ם, יְרוּשְׁלֵם "Jerusalem" H3389)
Usage: Occurs in 5522 OT verses. KJV: Jehovah, the Lord. Compare H3050 (יָהּ), H3069 (יְהֹוִה). See also: Genesis 2:4; Genesis 24:42; Exodus 8:8.
אֶל
ʼêl
H413
"to(wards)"
Prep
This Hebrew word means 'to' or 'toward', showing direction or movement. It appears in many books, including Genesis and Exodus, to indicate where someone is going. The KJV translates it in various ways, like 'about', 'according to', or 'against'.
Definition: 1) to, toward, unto (of motion) 2) into (limit is actually entered) 2a) in among 3) toward (of direction, not necessarily physical motion) 4) against (motion or direction of a hostile character) 5) in addition to, to 6) concerning, in regard to, in reference to, on account of 7) according to (rule or standard) 8) at, by, against (of one's presence) 9) in between, in within, to within, unto (idea of motion to)
Usage: Occurs in 4205 OT verses. KJV: about, according to, after, against, among, as for, at, because(-fore, -side), both...and, by, concerning, for, from, [idiom] hath, in(-to), near, (out) of, over, through, to(-ward), under, unto, upon, whether, with(-in). See also: Genesis 1:9; Genesis 21:14; Genesis 31:13.
מֹשֶׁ֥ה
Môsheh
H4872
"Moses"
N-proper
Moses, the Israelite leader, was born to Amram and Jochebed and led the Exodus from Egypt. He received the law from God and is considered a key figure in the Bible. Moses means 'drawn' in Hebrew.
Definition: A man of the tribe of Levi living at the time of Egypt and Wilderness, first mentioned at Exo.2.10; son of: Amram (H6019) and Jochebed (H3115); brother of: Aaron (H0175) and Miriam (H4813); married to Zipporah (H6855); father of: Gershom (H1647) and Eliezer (H0461H); also called Manasseh at Jdg.18.30(?) § Moses = "drawn" the prophet and lawgiver, leader of the exodus
Usage: Occurs in 704 OT verses. KJV: Moses. See also: Exodus 2:10; Exodus 13:1; Exodus 32:21.
לֵּ/אמֹֽר
ʼâmar
H559
"to say"
Prep | V-Qal-Inf-a
This Hebrew word means to say or speak, and it's used in many different ways in the Bible. It can mean to command, promise, or think, and it's translated in the KJV as 'answer', 'appoint', or 'command'.
Definition: 1) to say, speak, utter 1a) (Qal) to say, to answer, to say in one's heart, to think, to command, to promise, to intend 1b) (Niphal) to be told, to be said, to be called 1c) (Hithpael) to boast, to act proudly 1d) (Hiphil) to avow, to avouch Aramaic equivalent: a.mar (אֲמַר "to say" H0560)
Usage: Occurs in 4337 OT verses. KJV: answer, appoint, avouch, bid, boast self, call, certify, challenge, charge, [phrase] (at the, give) command(-ment), commune, consider, declare, demand, [idiom] desire, determine, [idiom] expressly, [idiom] indeed, [idiom] intend, name, [idiom] plainly, promise, publish, report, require, say, speak (against, of), [idiom] still, [idiom] suppose, talk, tell, term, [idiom] that is, [idiom] think, use (speech), utter, [idiom] verily, [idiom] yet. See also: Genesis 1:3; Genesis 18:23; Genesis 25:32.
Study Notes — Numbers 3:44
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Context — The Redemption of the Firstborn
42So Moses numbered all the firstborn of the Israelites, as the LORD had commanded him.
43The total number of the firstborn males a month old or more, listed by name, was 22,273.
44Again the LORD spoke to Moses, saying,
45“Take the Levites in place of all the firstborn of Israel, and the livestock of the Levites in place of their livestock. The Levites belong to Me; I am the LORD. 46To redeem the 273 firstborn Israelites who outnumber the Levites,Numbers 3:44 Summary
In Numbers 3:44, we see the Lord speaking to Moses again, giving him new instructions on how to proceed with the census of the Israelites. This shows us that God is a God who cares about the details and wants us to follow His plan (as seen in Jeremiah 29:11). The Lord's voice is an invitation to obedience and trust, just like we see in Psalm 119:105, where the psalmist says that God's word is a lamp to his feet. By listening to God's voice and following His instructions, we can experience His redemption and be set apart for His service, just like the Levites.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the significance of the Lord speaking to Moses again in Numbers 3:44?
The Lord speaking to Moses again in Numbers 3:44 indicates a new instruction or revelation from God, as seen in other instances like Exodus 19:3 and Deuteronomy 5:4, where God's voice is a call to attention and obedience.
How does Numbers 3:44 relate to the preceding verses about numbering the firstborn of Israel?
Numbers 3:44 is a continuation of the census of the firstborn Israelites, as the Lord now provides further instructions on how to proceed with the Levites, as mentioned in Numbers 3:45, which is a fulfillment of God's promise to make the Levites His own, as stated in Numbers 3:12.
What can we learn about God's character from Numbers 3:44?
From Numbers 3:44, we see that God is a God of order and specifics, as He provides detailed instructions to Moses, similar to what we see in Exodus 25:1-9, where God gives precise directions for the construction of the tabernacle.
How does this verse relate to the broader theme of redemption in the Bible?
The concept of redemption in Numbers 3:44, where the Levites are taken in place of the firstborn Israelites, points to the larger theme of redemption in the Bible, as seen in Psalm 130:7-8 and Galatians 3:13, where God provides a way of redemption for His people through the sacrifice of Jesus Christ.
Reflection Questions
- What are some times in my life when I have heard the Lord speaking to me, and how did I respond?
- How can I, like Moses, be attentive to the Lord's voice and follow His instructions in my life?
- What are some ways that I can apply the principle of obedience to God's voice, as seen in Numbers 3:44, to my daily life and decisions?
- In what ways can I, like the Levites, be set apart for the Lord's service and be a vessel for His redemption in the world?
Gill's Exposition on Numbers 3:44
And the Lord spake unto Moses,.... After the number was taken, and gave him directions what to do upon it: saying; as follows.
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Numbers 3:44
And the LORD said unto Moses, Number all the firstborn of the males of the children of Israel from a month old and upward, and take the number of their names.
Cambridge Bible on Numbers 3:44
40–51. The substitution of the Levites for the first-born.
Barnes' Notes on Numbers 3:44
This redemption money (see the marginal references) would perhaps be exacted from the parents of the “youngest” children of the 22,273 Num 3:43.
Whedon's Commentary on Numbers 3:44
THE , Numbers 3:44-51.Since the results of the two enumerations disclose an excess of two hundred and seventy-three firstborn above the number of the Levites, Jehovah evinces the exactness of his