Numbers 4:24
Numbers 4:24 in Multiple Translations
This is the service of the Gershonite clans regarding work and transport:
This is the service of the families of the Gershonites, to serve, and for burdens:
This is the service of the families of the Gershonites, in serving and in bearing burdens:
This is to be the work of the Gershonites, the things they are to do and take up.
This is how the families of Gershon will serve in terms of working and carrying:
This shall be the seruice of the families of the Gershonites, to serue and to beare.
'This [is] the service of the families of the Gershonite, to serve — and for burden,
“This is the service of the families of the Gershonites, in serving and in bearing burdens:
This is the service of the families of the Gershonites, to serve, and for burdens:
This is the office of the family of the Gersonites:
“This is the work that they must do and the things that they must carry when you move to a new location:
Berean Amplified Bible — Numbers 4:24
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Numbers 4:24 Interlinear (Deep Study)
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זֹ֣את
עֲבֹדַ֔ת
מִשְׁפְּחֹ֖ת
הַ/גֵּרְשֻׁנִּ֑י
לַ/עֲבֹ֖ד
וּ/לְ/מַשָּֽׂא
זֹ֣את
zôʼth
H2063
this
Pron
עֲבֹדַ֔ת
ʻăbôdâh
H5656
service
N-fs
מִשְׁפְּחֹ֖ת
mishpâchâh
H4940
family
N-fp
הַ/גֵּרְשֻׁנִּ֑י
Gêrᵉshunnîy
H1649
Gershonite
Art | Ngmsa
לַ/עֲבֹ֖ד
ʻâbad
H5647
to serve
Prep | V-Qal-Inf-a
וּ/לְ/מַשָּֽׂא
massâʼ
H4853
burden
Conj | Prep | N-ms
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Hebrew Word Reference — Numbers 4:24
זֹ֣את
zôʼth
H2063
"this"
Pron
This Hebrew word means this or that, often used to point out something specific. It appears in various forms throughout the Old Testament.
Definition: 1) this, this one, here, which, this...that, the one...the other, such 1a) (alone) 1a1) this one 1a2) this...that, the one...the other, another 1b) (appos to subst) 1b1) this 1c) (as predicate) 1c1) this, such 1d) (enclitically) 1d1) then 1d2) who, whom 1d3) how now, what now 1d4) what now 1d5) wherefore now 1d6) behold here 1d7) just now 1d8) now, now already 1e) (poetry) 1e1) wherein, which, those who 1f) (with prefixes) 1f1) in this (place) here, then 1f2) on these conditions, herewith, thus provided, by, through this, for this cause, in this matter 1f3) thus and thus 1f4) as follows, things such as these, accordingly, to that effect, in like manner, thus and thus 1f5) from here, hence, on one side...on the other side 1f6) on this account 1f7) in spite of this, which, whence, how
Usage: Occurs in 570 OT verses. KJV: hereby (-in, -with), it, likewise, the one (other, same), she, so (much), such (deed), that, therefore, these, this (thing), thus. See also: Genesis 2:23; Numbers 7:88; Judges 1:27.
עֲבֹדַ֔ת
ʻăbôdâh
H5656
"service"
N-fs
This Hebrew word means service or work, including serving God or others. It appears in various forms in the Bible, such as in Exodus and Deuteronomy, to describe labor or ministry.
Definition: : service[as_servant/slave] 1) labour, service 1a) labour, work 1b) labour (of servant or slave) 1c) labour, service (of captives or subjects) 1d) service (of God)
Usage: Occurs in 125 OT verses. KJV: act, bondage, [phrase] bondservant, effect, labour, ministering(-try), office, service(-ile, -itude), tillage, use, work, [idiom] wrought. See also: Genesis 29:27; Numbers 18:6; Psalms 104:14.
מִשְׁפְּחֹ֖ת
mishpâchâh
H4940
"family"
N-fp
This word refers to a family or clan, and can also mean a tribe or nation, such as the people of Israel, emphasizing the importance of family ties.
Definition: 1) clan, family 1a) clan 1a1) family 1a2) tribe 1a3) people, nation 1b) guild 1c) species, kind 1d) aristocrats
Usage: Occurs in 224 OT verses. KJV: family, kind(-red). See also: Genesis 8:19; Numbers 26:41; Esther 9:28.
הַ/גֵּרְשֻׁנִּ֑י
Gêrᵉshunnîy
H1649
"Gershonite"
Art | Ngmsa
A Gershonite is a descendant of Gershon, a man from the tribe of Levi, first mentioned in Genesis 46:11. Gershon was the son of Levi and brother of Kohath and Merari. His descendants are also mentioned in 1 Chronicles.
Definition: Someone descended from Gershon who was a man of the tribe of Levi living at the time of Egypt and Wilderness, first mentioned at Gen.46.11; son of: Levi (H3878); brother of: Kohath (H6955), Merari (H4847) and Jochebed (H3115); father of: Libni (H3845) and Shimei (H8096); also called Gershom at 1Ch.6.16,17,20,43,62,71; 15.7; Group of ge.re.shon (גֵּרְשׁוֹן "Gershon" H1648) § Gershonite , of Geshur a descendant of Gershon, firstborn son of Levi
Usage: Occurs in 12 OT verses. KJV: Gershonite, sons of Gershon. See also: Numbers 3:21; Numbers 26:57; 2 Chronicles 29:12.
לַ/עֲבֹ֖ד
ʻâbad
H5647
"to serve"
Prep | V-Qal-Inf-a
To serve or work is the meaning of this verb, which can also imply slavery or bondage, as seen in the story of the Israelites in Egypt. It is used to describe various types of work or service, including serving God or other people. The word has different forms and meanings in different contexts.
Definition: : serve[someone] 1) to work, serve 1a) (Qal) 1a1) to labour, work, do work 1a2) to work for another, serve another by labour 1a3) to serve as subjects 1a4) to serve (God) 1a5) to serve (with Levitical service) 1b) (Niphal) 1b1) to be worked, be tilled (of land) 1b2) to make oneself a servant 1c) (Pual) to be worked 1d) (Hiphil) 1d1) to compel to labour or work, cause to labour, cause to serve 1d2) to cause to serve as subjects 1e) (Hophal) to be led or enticed to serve
Usage: Occurs in 262 OT verses. KJV: [idiom] be, keep in bondage, be bondmen, bond-service, compel, do, dress, ear, execute, [phrase] husbandman, keep, labour(-ing man, bring to pass, (cause to, make to) serve(-ing, self), (be, become) servant(-s), do (use) service, till(-er), transgress (from margin), (set a) work, be wrought, worshipper, See also: Genesis 2:5; Deuteronomy 28:14; Psalms 2:11.
וּ/לְ/מַשָּֽׂא
massâʼ
H4853
"burden"
Conj | Prep | N-ms
In the Bible, this Hebrew word refers to a message from God, like a prophecy or oracle, often given through a prophet. It can also mean a burden or a song. It appears in books like Isaiah and Ezekiel, where God speaks through prophets to His people.
Definition: 1) load, bearing, tribute, burden, lifting 1a) load, burden 1b) lifting, uplifting, that to which the soul lifts itself up 1c) bearing, carrying 1d) tribute, that which is carried or brought or borne
Usage: Occurs in 59 OT verses. KJV: burden, carry away, prophecy, [idiom] they set, song, tribute. See also: Exodus 23:5; Isaiah 13:1; Psalms 38:5.
Study Notes — Numbers 4:24
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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.
24This is the service of the Gershonite clans regarding work and transport:
25They are to carry the curtains of the tabernacle, the Tent of Meeting with the covering of fine leather over it, the curtains for the entrance to the Tent of Meeting, 26the curtains of the courtyard, and the curtains for the entrance at the gate of the courtyard that surrounds the tabernacle and altar, along with their ropes and all the equipment for their service. The Gershonites will do all that needs to be done with these items.Cross References
| Reference | Text (BSB) | |
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| 1 | Numbers 4:19 | 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. |
| 2 | Numbers 4:31–32 | This is the duty for all their service at the Tent of Meeting: to carry the frames of the tabernacle with its crossbars, posts, and bases, and the posts of the surrounding courtyard with their bases, tent pegs, and ropes, including all their equipment and everything related to their use. You shall assign by name the items that they are responsible to carry. |
| 3 | Numbers 4:47 | from thirty to fifty years old who came to do the work of serving and carrying the Tent of Meeting. |
| 4 | Numbers 4:49 | At the LORD’s command they were numbered through Moses and each one was assigned his work and burden, as the LORD had commanded Moses. |
| 5 | Numbers 4:27 | All the service of the Gershonites—all their transport duties and other work—is to be done at the direction of Aaron and his sons; you are to assign to them all that they are responsible to carry. |
| 6 | Numbers 4:15 | When Aaron and his sons have finished covering the holy objects and all their equipment, as soon as the camp is ready to move, the Kohathites shall come and do the carrying. But they must not touch the holy objects, or they will die. These are the transportation duties of the Kohathites regarding the Tent of Meeting. |
Numbers 4:24 Summary
[The Gershonite clans had a very important job, which was to carry and transport the various parts of the tabernacle, as described in Numbers 4:24-26. This was a big responsibility, but it was also a privilege to serve God in this way, as seen in Exodus 25:8 and Exodus 29:45-46. Just like the Gershonite clans, we can all serve God and His people in different ways, whether it's through our work, our talents, or our time, as described in Romans 12:1-8 and 1 Corinthians 12:4-11. By serving others, we can bring glory to God and help to fulfill His purposes, as seen in Matthew 25:31-46 and 1 Peter 4:10-11.]
Frequently Asked Questions
What kind of work were the Gershonite clans responsible for in Numbers 4:24?
The Gershonite clans were responsible for carrying and transporting the various parts of the tabernacle, as described in Numbers 4:25-26, which includes the curtains, coverings, and equipment for the tabernacle and its courtyard, similar to the responsibilities given to the Levites in Numbers 3:6-10.
Why were the Gershonite clans assigned to transport the tabernacle?
The Gershonite clans were assigned to transport the tabernacle because they were part of the Levite tribe, and God had chosen the Levites to serve Him in the tabernacle, as stated in Numbers 3:6-10 and Numbers 8:6-26, and their role was to assist the priests in the work of the tabernacle.
What age range were the Gershonite clans required to be to serve in the tabernacle?
According to Numbers 4:23, the Gershonite clans were required to be between thirty and fifty years old to serve in the work at the Tent of Meeting, similar to the age range for the Levites in Numbers 4:3 and Numbers 8:24-25.
How does the service of the Gershonite clans relate to the overall purpose of the tabernacle?
The service of the Gershonite clans was crucial to the overall purpose of the tabernacle, which was to provide a place for God to dwell among His people, as stated in Exodus 25:8 and Exodus 29:45-46, and their role in transporting the tabernacle helped to facilitate the worship and sacrifices that took place there, as described in Leviticus 1:1-7:38.
Reflection Questions
- What are some ways that I can serve God and His people, just like the Gershonite clans did in Numbers 4:24?
- How can I ensure that I am using my skills and abilities to help others and bring glory to God, as the Gershonite clans did in their role in the tabernacle?
- What are some things that I can learn from the example of the Gershonite clans about the importance of teamwork and collaboration in serving God?
- How can I apply the principle of serving God with my whole heart, as seen in the Gershonite clans' service, to my own life and work, as described in Deuteronomy 6:5 and Mark 12:30?
Gill's Exposition on Numbers 4:24
This [is] the service of the families of the Gershonites, to serve, and for burdens.
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Numbers 4:24
This is the service of the families of the Gershonites, to serve, and for burdens: This is the service ... They were appointed to carry "the curtains of the tabernacle" - i:e., the goats' hair
Cambridge Bible on Numbers 4:24
21–28. The Gershonites and their duties. They carry (in wagons Numbers 7:7) all the hangings and coverings of which the Dwelling and the court are composed.
Whedon's Commentary on Numbers 4:24
SERVICE OF THE SONS OF GERSHON, Numbers 4:21-28.The special service assigned to this great family of Levites was the transportation of the cloth and skin coverings of the tabernacle, with its
Sermons on Numbers 4:24
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Steadying the Ark of God by Vance Havner | In this sermon, the preacher emphasizes the importance of true worship and the need for personal responsibility in carrying out God's work. He criticizes the idea of putting on a r |
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Burdens & Gifts by Gareth Evans | In this sermon, the speaker begins by sharing a story from the book of Kings about a mother bird teaching her baby bird to fly. He uses this story as a parable to illustrate the co |
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Uzzah and the Ark of God by Richard Owen Roberts | This sermon emphasizes the importance of doing things God's way and humbling ourselves before Him. It highlights the need for true preaching that moves hearts, not just teaching, a |
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Soaring 2 - Burdens & Gifts by Gareth Evans | In this sermon, the speaker begins by sharing a story from the book of Kings in the Old Testament. The story is about a little bundle that learns to fly and soar without moving its |