Numbers 4:19

Verse

In 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.

American Standard Version (1901)

but thus do unto them, that they may live, and not die, when they approach unto the most holy things: Aaron and his sons shall go in, and appoint them every one to his service and to his burden;

Bible in Basic English

But do this to them, so that life and not death may be theirs when they come near the most holy things; let Aaron and his sons go in and give to every one his work and that which he is to take up;

Free Bible Version

This is what you have to do so that they'll live and won't die by getting too close to something holy. Aaron and his sons must go in and tell each of them what they have to do and what they have to carry.

King James (Authorized) Version

But thus do unto them, that they may live, and not die, when they approach unto the most holy things: Aaron and his sons shall go in, and appoint them every one to his service and to his burden:

One Unity Resource Bible

but thus do to them, that they may live, and not die, when they approach to the most holy things: Aaron [Light-bringer] and his sons shall go in, and appoint them everyone to his service and to his burden;

Unlocked Literal Bible

Protect them, that they may live and not die, by doing this. When they approach the most holy things

Noah Webster Bible

But thus do to them, that they may live, and not die, when they approach to the most holy things: Aaron and his sons shall go in, and appoint them every one to his service and to his burden:

World English Bible

but do this to them, that they may live, and not die, when they approach the most holy things: Aaron and his sons shall go in and appoint everyone to his service and to his burden;

Young's Literal Translation

but this do to them, and they have lived, and do not die in their drawing nigh the holy of holies: — Aaron and his sons go in, and have set them, each man to his service, and unto his burden,

Context

The Duties of the Kohathites

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.²⁰But the Kohathites are not to go in and look at the holy objects, even for a moment, or they will die.”

Summary

In Numbers 4:19, the verse outlines the specific instructions given to the Kohathites, a clan of the Levites, regarding their duties in the tabernacle. They were responsible for carrying the most sacred items of the tabernacle, such as the ark of the covenant. The verse emphasizes the importance of following God's commands precisely to avoid any mishaps or consequences. This passage highlights the reverence and care required when handling holy objects, showcasing the significance of honoring God in all aspects of worship and service.

Commentary

Keil-Delitzsch
John Gill

Carl Friedrich Keil and Franz Delitzsch Old Testament Commentary

"This do to them:" sc., what is prescribed in Num 4:5-15 with reference to their service.

Numbers 4:19

The Duties of the Kohathites

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Berean Standard Bible

In 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.

American Standard Version (1901)

but thus do unto them, that they may live, and not die, when they approach unto the most holy things: Aaron and his sons shall go in, and appoint them every one to his service and to his burden;

Bible in Basic English

But do this to them, so that life and not death may be theirs when they come near the most holy things; let Aaron and his sons go in and give to every one his work and that which he is to take up;

Free Bible Version

King James (Authorized) Version

But thus do unto them, that they may live, and not die, when they approach unto the most holy things: Aaron and his sons shall go in, and appoint them every one to his service and to his burden:

One Unity Resource Bible

Unlocked Literal Bible

Protect them, that they may live and not die, by doing this. When they approach the most holy things

Noah Webster Bible

But thus do to them, that they may live, and not die, when they approach to the most holy things: Aaron and his sons shall go in, and appoint them every one to his service and to his burden:

World English Bible

but do this to them, that they may live, and not die, when they approach the most holy things: Aaron and his sons shall go in and appoint everyone to his service and to his burden;

Young's Literal Translation

but this do to them, and they have lived, and do not die in their drawing nigh the holy of holies: — Aaron and his sons go in, and have set them, each man to his service, and unto his burden,

Numbers 4:19

Verse

Context

The Duties of the Kohathites

Summary

Commentary

Carl Friedrich Keil and Franz Delitzsch Old Testament Commentary

John Gill Bible Commentary

Numbers 4:19

The Duties of the Kohathites

Carl Friedrich Keil and Franz Delitzsch Old Testament Commentary

John Gill Bible Commentary