Numbers 8:11

Verse

Aaron is to present the Levites before the LORD as a wave offering from the sons of Israel, so that they may perform the service of the LORD.

American Standard Version (1901)

and Aaron shall offer the Levites before Jehovah for a wave-offering, on the behalf of the children of Israel, that it may be theirs to do the service of Jehovah.

Bible in Basic English

And Aaron is to give the Levites to the Lord as a wave offering from the children of Israel, so that they may do the Lord's work.

Free Bible Version

Aaron shall present the Levites to the Lord as a wave offering from the Israelites so that they can do the Lord's work.

King James (Authorized) Version

And Aaron shall offer the Levites before the LORD for an offering of the children of Israel, that they may execute the service of the LORD.

One Unity Resource Bible

and Aaron [Light-bringer] shall offer the Levites [Descendants of United with] before Adonai for a wave offering, on the behalf of the children of Israel [God prevails], that it may be theirs to do the service of Adonai .

Translation for Translators

Aaron must then present them to me to be a gift from the Israeli people, in order that they can work for me at the Sacred Tent.

Unlocked Literal Bible

Aaron must offer the Levites before Yahweh, as a wave offering from the people of Israel so that they may do the service of Yahweh.

Noah Webster Bible

And Aaron shall offer the Levites before the LORD for an offering of the children of Israel, that they may execute the service of the LORD.

World English Bible

and Aaron shall offer the Levites before Yahweh for a wave offering on the behalf of the children of Israel, that it may be theirs to do the service of Yahweh.

Young's Literal Translation

and Aaron hath waved the Levites — a wave-offering before Jehovah, from the sons of Israel, and they have been — for doing the service of Jehovah.

Context

Cleansing the Levites

¹⁰You are to present the Levites before the LORD and have the Israelites lay their hands upon them.¹¹Aaron is to present the Levites before the LORD as a wave offering from the sons of Israel, so that they may perform the service of the LORD.¹²And the Levites are to lay their hands on the heads of the bulls, and offer to the LORD one as a sin offering and the other as a burnt offering, to make atonement for the Levites.

Summary

In Numbers 8:11, the Levites are symbolically presented before the Lord as a wave offering, signifying their consecration and dedication to God's service. This act of waving them back and forth emphasizes their separation for holy work and their belonging to the Lord. The Levites were set apart to assist the priests in the tabernacle, highlighting the importance of serving God in specific roles within the community. This verse underscores the significance of consecration and service in the worship of God, illustrating the need for dedication and commitment in fulfilling divine purposes.

Commentary

Keil-Delitzsch
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown
John Gill
Tyndale

Carl Friedrich Keil and Franz Delitzsch Old Testament Commentary

This transfer was to be completed by Aaron's waving the Levites as a wave-offering before Jehovah on behalf of the children of Israel, i.e., by his offering them symbolically to the Lord as a sacrifice presented on the part of the Israelites. The ceremony of waving consisted no doubt in his conducting the Levites solemnly up to the altar, and then back again. On the signification of the verb, see at Lev 7:30. The design of the waving is given in Num 8:11, viz., "that they might be to perform the service of Jehovah" (Num 8:24-26 compared with Num 4:4-33).

Numbers 8:11

Cleansing the Levites

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Berean Standard Bible

Aaron is to present the Levites before the LORD as a wave offering from the sons of Israel, so that they may perform the service of the LORD.

American Standard Version (1901)

and Aaron shall offer the Levites before Jehovah for a wave-offering, on the behalf of the children of Israel, that it may be theirs to do the service of Jehovah.

Bible in Basic English

And Aaron is to give the Levites to the Lord as a wave offering from the children of Israel, so that they may do the Lord's work.

Free Bible Version

Aaron shall present the Levites to the Lord as a wave offering from the Israelites so that they can do the Lord's work.

King James (Authorized) Version

And Aaron shall offer the Levites before the LORD for an offering of the children of Israel, that they may execute the service of the LORD.

One Unity Resource Bible

Translation for Translators

Aaron must then present them to me to be a gift from the Israeli people, in order that they can work for me at the Sacred Tent.

Unlocked Literal Bible

Aaron must offer the Levites before Yahweh, as a wave offering from the people of Israel so that they may do the service of Yahweh.

Noah Webster Bible

And Aaron shall offer the Levites before the LORD for an offering of the children of Israel, that they may execute the service of the LORD.

World English Bible

and Aaron shall offer the Levites before Yahweh for a wave offering on the behalf of the children of Israel, that it may be theirs to do the service of Yahweh.

Young's Literal Translation

and Aaron hath waved the Levites — a wave-offering before Jehovah, from the sons of Israel, and they have been — for doing the service of Jehovah.

Keil-Delitzsch
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown
John Gill
Tyndale

Carl Friedrich Keil and Franz Delitzsch Old Testament Commentary

Numbers 8:11

Verse

Context

Cleansing the Levites

Summary

Commentary

Carl Friedrich Keil and Franz Delitzsch Old Testament Commentary

Jamieson-Fausset-Brown Bible Commentary

John Gill Bible Commentary

Tyndale Open Study Notes

Numbers 8:11

Cleansing the Levites

Carl Friedrich Keil and Franz Delitzsch Old Testament Commentary

Jamieson-Fausset-Brown Bible Commentary

John Gill Bible Commentary

Tyndale Open Study Notes