Numbers 4:18

Verse

Berean Standard Bible

“Do not allow the Kohathite tribal clans to be cut off from among the Levites.

American Standard Version (1901)

Cut ye not off the tribe of the families of the Kohathites from among the Levites;

Bible in Basic English

Do not let the family of the Kohathites be cut off from among the Levites;

Free Bible Version

“Make sure the families of Kohath are not wiped out from the Levites.

King James (Authorized) Version

Cut ye not off the tribe of the families of the Kohathites from among the Levites:

One Unity Resource Bible

“Don’t cut off the tribe of the families of the Kohathites from among the Levites [Descendants of United with];

Translation for Translators

“When the descendants of Kohath approach the sacred items in the Sacred Tent to take them to another location, Aaron and his sons must always go in with them and show each of them what work to do and what things to carry. But the descendants of Kohath must not enter the Sacred Tent at any other time and look at the things that are in it. If they do that, I will get rid of all the descendants of Kohath.”

Unlocked Literal Bible

“Do not allow the Kohathite tribal clans to be removed from among the Levites.

Noah Webster Bible

Cut ye not off the tribe of the families of the Kohathites from among the Levites:

World English Bible

“Don’t cut off the tribe of the families of the Kohathites from among the Levites;

Young's Literal Translation

'Ye do not cut off the tribe of the families of the Kohathite from the midst of the Levites;

Context

The Duties of the Kohathites

¹⁷Then the LORD said to Moses and Aaron,¹⁸“Do not allow the Kohathite tribal clans to be cut off from among the Levites.¹⁹In order that they may live and not die when they come near the most holy things, do this for them: Aaron and his sons are to go in and assign each man his task and what he is to carry.

Summary

In this verse, the Lord gives specific instructions to Moses and Aaron regarding the responsibilities of the Kohathite clan in the tabernacle. They are to dismantle the sacred items and carefully transport them, ensuring that they are not touched by unauthorized individuals to prevent any desecration. This passage underscores the importance of reverence and obedience in handling the holy things of God, highlighting the need for purity and respect in serving Him. It also reveals God's meticulous attention to detail and His desire for order and sanctity in worship.

Commentary

John Gill

John Gill Bible Commentary

But they shall not go in to see when the holy things are covered,.... They were not to be present while they were packing up, test they should see any of them with their eyes; they were not to go in until they were quite covered out of sight; which may signify the hiding of the mysteries of grace in those things under the former dispensation, when even the Levites themselves were not admitted to a sight of them; see Eph 3:4, lest they die; by the immediate hand of God.

Numbers 4:18

The Duties of the Kohathites

Scripture
Sermons
Commentary

Berean Standard Bible

“Do not allow the Kohathite tribal clans to be cut off from among the Levites.

American Standard Version (1901)

Cut ye not off the tribe of the families of the Kohathites from among the Levites;

Bible in Basic English

Do not let the family of the Kohathites be cut off from among the Levites;

Free Bible Version

“Make sure the families of Kohath are not wiped out from the Levites.

King James (Authorized) Version

Cut ye not off the tribe of the families of the Kohathites from among the Levites:

One Unity Resource Bible

“Don’t cut off the tribe of the families of the Kohathites from among the Levites [Descendants of United with];

Translation for Translators

Unlocked Literal Bible

“Do not allow the Kohathite tribal clans to be removed from among the Levites.

Noah Webster Bible

Cut ye not off the tribe of the families of the Kohathites from among the Levites:

World English Bible

“Don’t cut off the tribe of the families of the Kohathites from among the Levites;

Young's Literal Translation

'Ye do not cut off the tribe of the families of the Kohathite from the midst of the Levites;