Numbers 4:23

Verse

from thirty to fifty years old, counting everyone who comes to serve in the work at the Tent of Meeting.

American Standard Version (1901)

from thirty years old and upward until fifty years old shalt thou number them; all that enter in to wait upon the service, to do the work in the tent of meeting.

Bible in Basic English

All those from thirty to fifty years old who are able to do the work of the Tent of meeting.

Free Bible Version

Count men aged thirty to fifty—all who are entitled to do the work of serving in the Tent of Meeting.

King James (Authorized) Version

From thirty years old and upward until fifty years old shalt thou number them; all that enter in to perform the service, to do the work in the tabernacle of the congregation.

One Unity Resource Bible

you shall count them from thirty years old and upward until fifty years old; all who enter in to wait on the service, to do the work in the Tent of Meeting.

Translation for Translators

Write the names of the men who are between 30 and 50 years old. They will be men who will also work at the Sacred Tent.

Unlocked Literal Bible

Count those who are thirty years old to fifty years old. Count all of them who will join the company to serve in the tent of meeting.

Noah Webster Bible

From thirty years old and upward until fifty years old shalt thou number them; all that enter in to perform the service, to do the work in the tabernacle of the congregation.

World English Bible

you shall count them from thirty years old and upward until fifty years old: all who enter in to wait on the service, to do the work in the Tent of Meeting.

Young's Literal Translation

from a son of thirty years and upward, till a son of fifty years thou dost number them, every one who is going in to serve the host, to do the service in the tent of meeting.

Context

The Duties of the Gershonites

²²“Take a census of the Gershonites as well, by their families and clans,²³from thirty to fifty years old, counting everyone who comes to serve in the work at the Tent of Meeting.

Summary

In Numbers 4:23, the verse outlines the specific duties assigned to the Gershonite clan of the Levites regarding the tabernacle. They were responsible for transporting the curtains, coverings, and other items related to the tabernacle structure. This verse highlights the meticulous organization and division of labor among the Levites to ensure the proper handling and care of the sacred items. It underscores the importance of each individual's role in serving God and maintaining the sanctity of the tabernacle. The verse also reflects the principle of order and reverence in worship, emphasizing the significance of honoring God's presence in all aspects of service.

Commentary

John Gill

John Gill Bible Commentary

And the hangings of the court,.... Which made the great court that surrounded the tabernacle, Exo 27:9, and the hanging for the door of the gate of the court; the eastern gate that led into the court, an hanging of twenty cubits, Exo 27:16, which is by the tabernacle, and by the altar round about; that is, which hangings that formed the court, and were round about the tabernacle, and the altar of burnt offering; See Gill on Exo 26:36, and their cords; which fastened the hangings to pins or stakes fixed in the ground to keep them tight, that they might not be moved to and fro with the wind: and all the instruments of their service; in the court, as the tables on which the sacrifices were laid, and the hooks, and cords, and pins, on which they were hung and fastened, as Aben Ezra; see Eze 40:39, and all that is made for them; for the vessels of service, or for the tabernacle, or the altar, as the same writer intimates: so shall they serve; by bearing them and carrying them.

Numbers 4:23

The Duties of the Gershonites

²²“Take a census of the Gershonites as well, by their families and clans,²³from thirty to fifty years old, counting everyone who comes to serve in the work at the Tent of Meeting.

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Berean Standard Bible

from thirty to fifty years old, counting everyone who comes to serve in the work at the Tent of Meeting.

American Standard Version (1901)

from thirty years old and upward until fifty years old shalt thou number them; all that enter in to wait upon the service, to do the work in the tent of meeting.

Bible in Basic English

All those from thirty to fifty years old who are able to do the work of the Tent of meeting.

Free Bible Version

Count men aged thirty to fifty—all who are entitled to do the work of serving in the Tent of Meeting.

King James (Authorized) Version

From thirty years old and upward until fifty years old shalt thou number them; all that enter in to perform the service, to do the work in the tabernacle of the congregation.

One Unity Resource Bible

you shall count them from thirty years old and upward until fifty years old; all who enter in to wait on the service, to do the work in the Tent of Meeting.

Translation for Translators

Write the names of the men who are between 30 and 50 years old. They will be men who will also work at the Sacred Tent.

Unlocked Literal Bible

Count those who are thirty years old to fifty years old. Count all of them who will join the company to serve in the tent of meeting.

Noah Webster Bible

From thirty years old and upward until fifty years old shalt thou number them; all that enter in to perform the service, to do the work in the tabernacle of the congregation.

World English Bible

you shall count them from thirty years old and upward until fifty years old: all who enter in to wait on the service, to do the work in the Tent of Meeting.

Young's Literal Translation

from a son of thirty years and upward, till a son of fifty years thou dost number them, every one who is going in to serve the host, to do the service in the tent of meeting.