Numbers 4:48
Numbers 4:48 in Multiple Translations
And the number of men was 8,580.
Even those that were numbered of them, were eight thousand and five hundred and fourscore.
even those that were numbered of them, were eight thousand and five hundred and fourscore.
Came to eight thousand, five hundred and eighty.
The sum total was 8,580.
So the nombers of them were eight thousand, fiue hundreth and foure score.
even their numbered ones are eight thousand and five hundred and eighty;
even those who were counted of them, were eight thousand five hundred eighty.
Even those that were numbered of them, were eight thousand and five hundred and eighty.
Were in all eight thousand five hundred and eighty.
The total was 8,580 men.
Berean Amplified Bible — Numbers 4:48
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Numbers 4:48 Interlinear (Deep Study)
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וַ/יִּהְי֖וּ
פְּקֻדֵי/הֶ֑ם
שְׁמֹנַ֣ת
אֲלָפִ֔ים
וַ/חֲמֵ֥שׁ
מֵא֖וֹת
וּ/שְׁמֹנִֽים
וַ/יִּהְי֖וּ
hâyâh
H1961
to be
Conj | V-Qal-ConsecImperf-3mp
פְּקֻדֵי/הֶ֑ם
pâqad
H6485
to reckon
V-Qal-Inf-c | Suff
שְׁמֹנַ֣ת
shᵉmôneh
H8083
eight
Adj
אֲלָפִ֔ים
ʼeleph
H505
thousand
Adj
וַ/חֲמֵ֥שׁ
châmêsh
H2568
five
Conj | Adj
מֵא֖וֹת
mêʼâh
H3967
hundred
Adj
וּ/שְׁמֹנִֽים
shᵉmônîym
H8084
eighty
Conj | Adj
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Hebrew Word Reference — Numbers 4:48
וַ/יִּהְי֖וּ
hâyâh
H1961
"to be"
Conj | V-Qal-ConsecImperf-3mp
The Hebrew word for to be means to exist or come into being. It is used to describe something that happens or comes to pass, like in Genesis where God creates the world.
Definition: 1) to be, become, come to pass, exist, happen, fall out 1a) (Qal) 1a1) --- 1a1a) to happen, fall out, occur, take place, come about, come to pass 1a1b) to come about, come to pass 1a2) to come into being, become 1a2a) to arise, appear, come 1a2b) to become 1a2b1) to become 1a2b2) to become like 1a2b3) to be instituted, be established 1a3) to be 1a3a) to exist, be in existence 1a3b) to abide, remain, continue (with word of place or time) 1a3c) to stand, lie, be in, be at, be situated (with word of locality) 1a3d) to accompany, be with 1b) (Niphal) 1b1) to occur, come to pass, be done, be brought about 1b2) to be done, be finished, be gone
Usage: Occurs in 3131 OT verses. KJV: beacon, [idiom] altogether, be(-come), accomplished, committed, like), break, cause, come (to pass), do, faint, fall, [phrase] follow, happen, [idiom] have, last, pertain, quit (one-) self, require, [idiom] use. See also: Genesis 1:2; Genesis 17:4; Genesis 36:11.
פְּקֻדֵי/הֶ֑ם
pâqad
H6485
"to reckon"
V-Qal-Inf-c | Suff
This word means to visit or oversee, and can imply a range of actions, from friendly to hostile. It is used in various contexts, including appointing, avenging, or delivering something into someone's care. The KJV translates it in many ways, including appoint, avenge, or commit.
Definition: : list/count 1) to attend to, muster, number, reckon, visit, punish, appoint, look after, care for 1a) (Qal) 1a1) to pay attention to, observe 1a2) to attend to 1a3) to seek, look about for 1a4) to seek in vain, need, miss, lack 1a5) to visit 1a6) to visit upon, punish 1a7) to pass in review, muster, number 1a8) to appoint, assign, lay upon as a charge, deposit 1b) (Niphal) 1b1) to be sought, be needed, be missed, be lacking 1b2) to be visited 1b3) to be visited upon 1b4) to be appointed 1b5) to be watched over 1c) (Piel) to muster, call up 1d) (Pual) to be passed in review, be caused to miss, be called, be called to account 1e) (Hiphil) 1e1) to set over, make overseer, appoint an overseer 1e2) to commit, entrust, commit for care, deposit 1f) (Hophal) 1f1) to be visited 1f2) to be deposited 1f3) to be made overseer, be entrusted 1g) (Hithpael) numbered 1h) (Hothpael) numbered
Usage: Occurs in 269 OT verses. KJV: appoint, [idiom] at all, avenge, bestow, (appoint to have the, give a) charge, commit, count, deliver to keep, be empty, enjoin, go see, hurt, do judgment, lack, lay up, look, make, [idiom] by any means, miss, number, officer, (make) overseer, have (the) oversight, punish, reckon, (call to) remember(-brance), set (over), sum, [idiom] surely, visit, want. See also: Genesis 21:1; Numbers 26:47; Psalms 8:5.
שְׁמֹנַ֣ת
shᵉmôneh
H8083
"eight"
Adj
The Hebrew word for the number eight, which was considered a special number in biblical times. It is used to describe quantities, such as eight days or eight years, and also appears in ordinal forms, like eighth or eighth day.
Definition: 1) eight, eighth 1a) eight (as cardinal number) 1b) eighth (as ordinal number) 1c) in combination with other numbers
Usage: Occurs in 105 OT verses. KJV: eight(-een, -eenth), eighth. See also: Genesis 5:4; 1 Chronicles 16:38; Jeremiah 32:1.
אֲלָפִ֔ים
ʼeleph
H505
"thousand"
Adj
A thousand, as in Exodus 20:6 where God shows love to thousands of people. It represents a large number or a company of people under one leader, like an army or a group of soldiers.
Definition: : thousand 1) a thousand 1a) as numeral 2) a thousand, company 2a) as a company of men under one leader, troops
Usage: Occurs in 390 OT verses. KJV: thousand. See also: Genesis 20:16; Joshua 3:4; 2 Kings 18:23.
וַ/חֲמֵ֥שׁ
châmêsh
H2568
"five"
Conj | Adj
This Hebrew word simply means the number five. It is used throughout the Bible to describe quantities of five, such as five loaves of bread in Matthew 14:17. It can also mean a multiple of five.
Definition: 1) five 1a) five (cardinal number) 1b) a multiple of five (with another number) 1c) fifth (ordinal number)
Usage: Occurs in 272 OT verses. KJV: fif(-teen), fifth, five ([idiom] apiece). See also: Genesis 5:6; Numbers 31:45; Ezra 2:66.
מֵא֖וֹת
mêʼâh
H3967
"hundred"
Adj
Means a hundred, used as a simple number or part of a larger number in the Bible. It appears in various forms, including fractions like one one-hundredth. Found in books like Genesis and Psalms.
Definition: 1) hundred 1a) as simple number 1b) as part of larger number 1c) as a fraction-one one-hundredth (1/100) Aramaic equivalent: me.ah (מְאָה "hundred" H3969)
Usage: Occurs in 511 OT verses. KJV: hundred((-fold), -th), [phrase] sixscore. See also: Genesis 5:3; Numbers 2:6; Judges 18:17.
וּ/שְׁמֹנִֽים
shᵉmônîym
H8084
"eighty"
Conj | Adj
This Hebrew word means eighty or eightieth, used in numbers and counting. It appears in the Bible to describe quantities and ages. In Genesis and other books, it is used to count people, animals, and years.
Definition: 1) eighty, fourscore 1a) eighty (as cardinal number) 1b) eightieth (as ordinal number) 1c) in combination with other numbers
Usage: Occurs in 37 OT verses. KJV: eighty(-ieth), fourscore. See also: Genesis 5:25; 2 Kings 19:35; Psalms 90:10.
Study Notes — Numbers 4:48
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Context — The Numbering of the Levite Clans
46So Moses, Aaron, and the leaders of Israel numbered by their clans and families all the Levites
47from thirty to fifty years old who came to do the work of serving and carrying the Tent of Meeting.
48And the number of men was 8,580.
49At the LORD’s command through Moses they were numbered, and each one was assigned his work and burden, as the LORD had commanded Moses.Cross References
| Reference | Text (BSB) | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Numbers 3:39 | The total number of Levites that Moses and Aaron counted by their clans at the LORD’s command, including all the males a month old or more, was 22,000. |
| 2 | Matthew 20:16 | So the last will be first, and the first will be last.” |
| 3 | Matthew 22:15 | Then the Pharisees went out and conspired to trap Jesus in His words. |
| 4 | Matthew 7:14 | But small is the gate and narrow the way that leads to life, and only a few find it. |
Numbers 4:48 Summary
[This verse tells us that there were 8,580 men from the Levites who were assigned to serve and carry the Tent of Meeting. This shows us that God is a God of order and organization, and that He has a plan and purpose for each of His people (1 Corinthians 12:12-31). Just like the Levites, we are all called to serve and follow God's commands, and we can learn from their example about the importance of unity and cooperation (Numbers 4:47-49). By following God's plan, we can work together to achieve great things and bring glory to Him (Exodus 18:13-27).]
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the significance of the number 8,580 in Numbers 4:48?
The number 8,580 represents the total number of men from the Levites who were assigned to serve and carry the Tent of Meeting, as commanded by the Lord (Numbers 4:47-49). This number is a demonstration of God's provision and organization in the midst of the Israelites.
Why were the Levites numbered from thirty to fifty years old?
The Levites were numbered from thirty to fifty years old because this was the age range considered to be in their prime for physical labor and service, as seen in Numbers 4:3 and Numbers 4:23, which also highlights their specific roles and responsibilities.
How does this verse relate to the broader context of the Israelites' journey?
This verse is part of the larger narrative of the Israelites' journey to the Promised Land, where God is establishing order and organization among His people, as seen in Exodus 18:13-27 and Numbers 1:1-4, which also emphasizes the importance of following God's commands.
What can we learn from the Lord's command to number the Levites?
We can learn that God is a God of order and organization, and that He has a plan and purpose for each of His people, as seen in Ephesians 2:10 and 1 Corinthians 12:12-31, which also highlights the importance of unity and cooperation among believers.
Reflection Questions
- What does this verse reveal about God's attention to detail and care for His people?
- How does the organization and structure of the Levites' service reflect God's character and nature?
- What can I learn from the example of the Levites about serving and following God's commands?
- In what ways can I apply the principles of organization and cooperation seen in this verse to my own life and community?
Gill's Exposition on Numbers 4:48
Even those that were numbered of them,.... [See comments on Numbers 4:34].
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Numbers 4:48
And Moses and Aaron and the chief of the congregation numbered the sons of the Kohathites after their families, and after the house of their fathers, Moses and Aaron ... This enumeration was made on
Matthew Poole's Commentary on Numbers 4:48
Which number was much inferior to any other tribe, for the reasons mentioned on .
Trapp's Commentary on Numbers 4:48
Numbers 4:48 Even those that were numbered of them, were eight thousand and five hundred and fourscore.Ver. 48. Eight thousand, &c.] What a poor few were these to the other tribes! God’ s portion is ever the least.
Ellicott's Commentary on Numbers 4:48
(48) Eight thousand and five hundred and fourscore.—This number of men between the ages of twenty and fifty bears a just proportion to that of all the males from a month old and upwards—viz., 22,000.
Cambridge Bible on Numbers 4:48
34–49. A detailed statement that Moses and Aaron numbered the men between the ages of 30 and 50 in the three Levitical families, as had been commanded.
Whedon's Commentary on Numbers 4:48
CENSUS OF LEVITES, Numbers 4:34-49.The results of the enumeration of Levites between thirty and fifty years are here tabulated, together with the number of incompetents and the
Sermons on Numbers 4:48
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The Nature of Jesus - Part 2 by Gayle Erwin | In this sermon, the speaker tells a story about a man who was carrying ten boxes on top of a bus. Despite his exhaustion, the man was fixated on counting the boxes and watching peo |
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Salvation on Jesus' Terms by Freddy Bafuka | In this sermon, the preacher discusses the story of the young rich ruler from Matthew chapter 19. The young man approaches Jesus and asks what good thing he must do to obtain etern |