Numbers 3:51

Verse

And Moses gave the redemption money to Aaron and his sons in obedience to the word of the LORD, just as the LORD had commanded him.

American Standard Version (1901)

and Moses gave the redemption-money unto Aaron and to his sons, according to the word of Jehovah, as Jehovah commanded Moses.

Bible in Basic English

And he gave the money to Aaron and his sons, as the Lord had said.

Free Bible Version

Moses gave this redemption money to Aaron and his sons as the Lord had told him to, following the Lord's instructions.

King James (Authorized) Version

And Moses gave the money of them that were redeemed unto Aaron and to his sons, according to the word of the LORD, as the LORD commanded Moses.

One Unity Resource Bible

and Moses [Drawn out] gave the redemption money to Aaron [Light-bringer] and to his sons, according to Adonai ’s word, as Adonai enjoined Moses [Drawn out].

Translation for Translators

Moses/I gave these silver coins to Aaron and his sons, as Yahweh had commanded.

Unlocked Literal Bible

Moses gave the redemption money to Aaron and to his sons. Moses did everything he was told to do by Yahweh's word, as Yahweh had commanded him.

Noah Webster Bible

And Moses gave the money of them that were redeemed to Aaron, and to his sons, according to the word of the LORD, as the LORD commanded Moses.

World English Bible

and Moses gave the redemption money to Aaron and to his sons, according to Yahweh’s word, as Yahweh commanded Moses.

Young's Literal Translation

and Moses giveth the money of those ransomed to Aaron, and to his sons, according to the command of Jehovah, as Jehovah hath commanded Moses.

Context

The Redemption of the Firstborn

⁵⁰He collected the money from the firstborn of the Israelites: 1,365 shekels, according to the sanctuary shekel.⁵¹And Moses gave the redemption money to Aaron and his sons in obedience to the word of the LORD, just as the LORD had commanded him.

Summary

In Numbers 3:51, the Levites are instructed to take the redemption money from the firstborn Israelites who exceed the number of Levites. This redemption money symbolizes the consecration of the firstborn to the service of the Lord, as the Levites were set apart for the priestly duties. This act highlights the importance of dedication and service to God, as well as the concept of redemption through a substitutionary payment. It also foreshadows the ultimate redemption and consecration found in Jesus Christ, who offered Himself as a ransom for many.

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