Numbers 3:48
Numbers 3:48 in Multiple Translations
Give the money to Aaron and his sons as the redemption price for the excess among the Israelites.”
And thou shalt give the money, wherewith the odd number of them is to be redeemed, unto Aaron and to his sons.
and thou shalt give the money, wherewith the odd number of them is redeemed, unto Aaron and to his sons.
And this money, the price of those over the number of the Levites, is to be given to Aaron and his sons.
He handed the money over to Aaron and his sons as the redemption price for the extra Israelites.”
And thou shalt giue the money, wherwith the odde nomber of them is redeemed, vnto Aaron and to his sonnes.
and thou hast given the money to Aaron, and to his sons, whereby those over and above are ransomed.'
and you shall give the money, with which their remainder is redeemed, to Aaron and to his sons.”
And thou shalt give to Aaron and to his sons the money, with which the odd number of them is to be redeemed.
And then shalt give the money to Aaron and his sons, the price of them that are above.
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Numbers 3:48 Interlinear (Deep Study)
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וְ/נָתַתָּ֣ה
הַ/כֶּ֔סֶף
לְ/אַהֲרֹ֖ן
וּ/לְ/בָנָ֑י/ו
פְּדוּיֵ֕י
הָ/עֹדְפִ֖ים
בָּ/הֶֽם
וְ/נָתַתָּ֣ה
nâthan
H5414
to give
Conj | V-Qal-Perf-2ms
הַ/כֶּ֔סֶף
keçeph
H3701
silver
Art | N-ms
לְ/אַהֲרֹ֖ן
ʼAhărôwn
H175
Aaron
Prep | N-proper
וּ/לְ/בָנָ֑י/ו
bên
H1121
son
Conj | Prep | N-mp | Suff
פְּדוּיֵ֕י
pâdûwy
H6302
ransomed
N-mp
הָ/עֹדְפִ֖ים
ʻădaph
H5736
to remain
Art | V-Qal
בָּ/הֶֽם
Prep | Suff
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Hebrew Word Reference — Numbers 3:48
וְ/נָתַתָּ֣ה
nâthan
H5414
"to give"
Conj | V-Qal-Perf-2ms
This word means to give, put, or set something, with a wide range of applications. It appears in many books, including Genesis and Exodus, describing God's actions and human interactions. The word is used to convey giving, selling, or exchanging something.
Definition: : give/deliver/send/produce 1) to give, put, set 1a) (Qal) 1a1) to give, bestow, grant, permit, ascribe, employ, devote, consecrate, dedicate, pay wages, sell, exchange, lend, commit, entrust, give over, deliver up, yield produce, occasion, produce, requite to, report, mention, utter, stretch out, extend 1a2) to put, set, put on, put upon, set, appoint, assign, designate 1a3) to make, constitute 1b) (Niphal) 1b1) to be given, be bestowed, be provided, be entrusted to, be granted to, be permitted, be issued, be published, be uttered, be assigned 1b2) to be set, be put, be made, be inflicted 1c) (Hophal) 1c1) to be given, be bestowed, be given up, be delivered up 1c2) to be put upon
Usage: Occurs in 1816 OT verses. KJV: add, apply, appoint, ascribe, assign, [idiom] avenge, [idiom] be (healed), bestow, bring (forth, hither), cast, cause, charge, come, commit, consider, count, [phrase] cry, deliver (up), direct, distribute, do, [idiom] doubtless, [idiom] without fail, fasten, frame, [idiom] get, give (forth, over, up), grant, hang (up), [idiom] have, [idiom] indeed, lay (unto charge, up), (give) leave, lend, let (out), [phrase] lie, lift up, make, [phrase] O that, occupy, offer, ordain, pay, perform, place, pour, print, [idiom] pull, put (forth), recompense, render, requite, restore, send (out), set (forth), shew, shoot forth (up), [phrase] sing, [phrase] slander, strike, (sub-) mit, suffer, [idiom] surely, [idiom] take, thrust, trade, turn, utter, [phrase] weep, [phrase] willingly, [phrase] withdraw, [phrase] would (to) God, yield. See also: Genesis 1:17; Genesis 40:21; Exodus 30:12.
הַ/כֶּ֔סֶף
keçeph
H3701
"silver"
Art | N-ms
Silver or money, often referring to payment or wealth, like the silver talents in Matthew 25. It can also describe silver as a valuable metal or ornament.
Definition: : money/payment/silver 1) silver, money 1a) silver 1a1) as metal 1a2) as ornament 1a3) as colour 1b) money, shekels, talents
Usage: Occurs in 343 OT verses. KJV: money, price, silver(-ling). See also: Genesis 13:2; Numbers 22:18; 2 Chronicles 1:17.
לְ/אַהֲרֹ֖ן
ʼAhărôwn
H175
"Aaron"
Prep | 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.
וּ/לְ/בָנָ֑י/ו
bên
H1121
"son"
Conj | Prep | N-mp | Suff
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.
פְּדוּיֵ֕י
pâdûwy
H6302
"ransomed"
N-mp
Paduwy means ransomed, referring to something or someone that has been redeemed. It is often translated as ransom or redemption.
Definition: ransom
Usage: Occurs in 4 OT verses. KJV: (that are) to be (that were) redeemed. See also: Numbers 3:46; Numbers 3:49; Numbers 3:51.
הָ/עֹדְפִ֖ים
ʻădaph
H5736
"to remain"
Art | V-Qal
To remain means to have something left over, like a surplus or excess. In the Bible, it can also mean to be more than enough or to have an odd number. This concept appears in various forms.
Definition: 1) to remain over, be in excess 1a) (Qal) 1a1) to be in excess 1a1a) excess (subst) 1a1b) surplus (participle) 1b) (Hiphil) to have a surplus
Usage: Occurs in 8 OT verses. KJV: be more, odd number, be (have) over (and above), overplus, remain. See also: Exodus 16:18; Leviticus 25:27; Numbers 3:49.
בָּ/הֶֽם
""
Prep | Suff
Study Notes — Numbers 3:48
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Context — The Redemption of the Firstborn
46To redeem the 273 firstborn Israelites who outnumber the Levites,
47you are to collect five shekels for each one, according to the sanctuary shekel of twenty gerahs.
48Give the money to Aaron and his sons as the redemption price for the excess among the Israelites.”
49So Moses collected the redemption money from those in excess of the number redeemed by the Levites. 50He collected the money from the firstborn of the Israelites: 1,365 shekels, according to the sanctuary shekel.Numbers 3:48 Summary
This verse is about a special payment that was made to redeem, or buy back, some of the firstborn sons of the Israelites, as God had said in Numbers 3:13 that the Levites would take their place in serving Him. The payment of five shekels per person was given to Aaron and his sons, who were the priests, to use for the service of the tabernacle, similar to how we are called to support those who serve God and His people, as seen in 2 Corinthians 9:7. This shows us that God values every person and wants to redeem and care for each one, as shown in John 3:16. By following God's instructions carefully, we can be a part of His plan to redeem and care for His people.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the purpose of collecting money in Numbers 3:48?
The money collected in Numbers 3:48 is a redemption price for the excess number of firstborn Israelites who were not redeemed by the Levites, as explained in Numbers 3:46-47, and is given to Aaron and his sons as instructed by God, similar to the concept of redemption seen in Exodus 13:13 and Exodus 34:20.
Why is the amount of five shekels per person significant in this context?
The amount of five shekels per person, as mentioned in Numbers 3:47, is based on the sanctuary shekel, which is a standard unit of measurement, highlighting the importance of following God's instructions precisely, as seen in other instances like Leviticus 27:3-7 where the sanctuary shekel is used for valuations.
How does this redemption price relate to the broader theme of redemption in the Bible?
This redemption price in Numbers 3:48 points to the larger biblical theme of redemption, where God provides a way for His people to be redeemed from sin and its consequences, as ultimately fulfilled in Jesus Christ, who gave His life as a ransom for many, as stated in Mark 10:45 and 1 Timothy 2:6.
What can we learn from the fact that the money is given to Aaron and his sons?
The fact that the money is given to Aaron and his sons, as stated in Numbers 3:48, emphasizes the role of the priesthood in Israel, highlighting the importance of supporting those who serve God and His people, as seen in other passages like Numbers 18:21-24 and Deuteronomy 18:1-8.
Reflection Questions
- What does this verse reveal about God's attention to detail and care for His people, and how can I apply this to my own life?
- How does the concept of redemption in this verse relate to my own need for redemption, and what does it mean for me to be redeemed by God?
- In what ways can I, like Aaron and his sons, be a part of God's plan to redeem and care for His people, and what responsibilities come with this role?
- What does this verse teach about the importance of following God's instructions, even when they seem specific or detailed, and how can I cultivate a heart of obedience in my own life?
Gill's Exposition on Numbers 3:48
And thou shalt give the money, wherewith the odd number of them is to be redeemed,.... Or the superfluous number, the number of them that exceeded the Levites, namely, two hundred seventy three; the
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Numbers 3:48
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.
Matthew Poole's Commentary on Numbers 3:48
To whom all the Levites were given, and therefore the money which came in their stead.
Ellicott's Commentary on Numbers 3:48
(48) And thou shalt give the money . . . —The verse may be rendered thus: And thou shalt give the money to Aaron and to his sons: even the redemption money of those who are over and above amongst them.
Cambridge Bible on Numbers 3:48
40–51. The substitution of the Levites for the first-born.
Whedon's Commentary on Numbers 3:48
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