Numbers 4:13 — Word Study
WLCוְדִשְּׁנ֖וּ אֶת־ הַמִּזְבֵּ֑חַ וּפָרְשׂ֣וּ עָלָ֔יו בֶּ֖גֶד אַרְגָּמָֽן׃
BSAThen they shall remove the ashesdâshên [take away, cleanse, burned waste] from the bronze altarmizbêach [place of sacrifice] spreadpâras [stretch out, break apart] a purpleʼargâmân [royal] clothbeged [garment, covering] over itʻal [upon, on top of]
| Greek | English | Parsing |
|---|---|---|
| וְדִשְּׁנ֖וּ | and they will take away [the] ashes from | Verb, Piel, sequential perfect third person common plural |
| אֶת־ | the object marker | Particle |
| הַמִּזְבֵּ֑חַ | the altar | Particle, noun common masculine singular absolute |
| וּפָרְשׂ֣וּ | and they will spread out | Verb, Qal, sequential perfect third person common plural |
| עָלָ֔יו | over it | Preposition, suffix |
| בֶּ֖גֶד | a covering of | Noun common, masculine singular construct |
| אַרְגָּמָֽן׃ | purple cloth | Noun common, masculine singular absolute |
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| BSB | Then they shall remove the ashes from the bronze altar, spread a purple cloth over it, |
| KJV | And they shall take away the ashes from the altar, and spread a purple cloth thereon: |
| ASV | And they shall take away the ashes from the altar, and spread a purple cloth thereon: |
| YLT | and have removed the ashes of the altar, and have spread over it a garment of purple; |
| WEB | “They shall take away the ashes from the altar, and spread a purple cloth on it. |
| BBE | And they are to take away the burned waste from the altar, and put a purple cloth on it; |
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The sentence has a main clause followed by additional phrases that clarify the actions being taken.
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Deep Study — Numbers 4:13
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Context — Instructions for the Kohathitesgenerated
Numbers 4:13 is part of the instructions given to the Kohathites, who were responsible for transporting the sacred objects of the Tabernacle. This verse specifically details the process of removing ashes from the bronze altar and covering it with a purple cloth, emphasizing the care and reverence required in handling holy items. The surrounding verses outline the responsibilities of the priests in ensuring that the altar and its utensils are treated with respect as they prepare for transport.
Cross References
| Reference | Text (BSB) | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Numbers 4:6–9 | They are to place over this a covering of fine leather, spread a solid blue cloth over it, and insert its poles. |
| 2 | Exodus 27:3–5 | Make all its utensils of bronze—its pots for removing ashes, its shovels, its sprinkling bowls, its meat forks, and its firepans. |
| 3 | Exodus 39:1–41 | From the blue, purple, and scarlet yarn they made specially woven garments for ministry in the sanctuary, as well as the holy garments for Aaron, just as the LORD had commanded Moses. |
| 4 | Leviticus 6:12–13 | The fire on the altar shall be kept burning; it must not be extinguished. Every morning the priest is to add wood to the fire, arrange the burnt offering on it, and burn the fat portions of the peace offerings on it. |
The Treasury of Scripture Knowledge — 4 references, hung on the phrase they belong to
The Key Word — דִשְּׁנ֖וּ, dišnūgenerated
The verb דִשְּׁנ֖וּ (dišnū) is a Piel form, indicating an action that is being performed by the subject — in this case, the priests. The root conveys the idea of taking away or cleansing, which is essential for maintaining the sanctity of the altar after sacrifices are made.
This word not only refers to the physical act of removing ashes but also symbolizes the need for purification and readiness before approaching God. The ashes represent the remnants of sacrifices, and their removal is a necessary step in the ritual process.
How Translations Differ — measured against the Berean Standard Biblegenerated
This study reads the verse in the Berean Standard Bible, so the BSB is the wording every comparison below is made against.
Sentence Structuregenerated
The main verb דִשְּׁנ֖וּ (they will take away) governs the action of removing ashes, followed by a noun phrase that specifies what is being removed — אֶת־הַמִּזְבֵּ֑חַ (the altar). The second verb וּפָרְשׂ֣וּ (they will spread out) introduces a new action that is linked to the first.
The structure emphasizes the sequential nature of these actions, with the removal of ashes directly leading to the spreading of the purple cloth, highlighting the careful preparation required for the altar.
Septuagint Backgroundgenerated
In the Septuagint, the Hebrew דִשְּׁנ֖וּ is rendered as καὶ (and), which does not capture the specific action of removing ashes. This choice reflects a broader interpretation rather than a direct translation of the Hebrew verb.
The word for מִזְבֵּחַ is translated as θυσιαστήριον (altar), maintaining the sacrificial context but differing in the specifics of the ritual actions.
In plain words — the whole versegenerated
Numbers 4:13 describes the priests' duties to remove the ashes from the bronze altar and cover it with a purple cloth. This process is part of the preparations for transporting the altar and its utensils, ensuring that they are treated with respect and care.
Frequently Asked Questionsgenerated
The ashes are the remnants of burnt offerings, symbolizing the sacrifices made to God, which must be removed to maintain the altar's sanctity.
Purple is a color associated with royalty and dignity, reflecting the importance of the altar and the sacrifices made upon it.
The altar is central to the sacrificial system in Israelite worship, serving as the place where offerings are made to God.
This verse outlines specific responsibilities for the priests, emphasizing their role in maintaining the holiness of the worship space.
Reflection Questionsgenerated
- What does the act of removing ashes symbolize in my own life?
- How can I show reverence in my own practices of worship?
- In what ways can I prepare my heart before approaching God?
- What does the use of royal colors in worship teach us about God's majesty?
Commentators on this verse — 5 expositors, verse by verse
Each of these wrote on Numbers 4:13 itself, not merely on the chapter around it.
John Gill1697–1771Gill's Exposition of the Entire BibleAnd they shall take away the ashes from the altar, and spread a purple cloth thereon.
Read John Gill on Numbers 4 →Robert Jamieson1802–1880Jamieson, Fausset, and Brown's CommentaryThis shall be the service of the sons of Kohath in the tabernacle of the congregation, about the most holy things: This shall be the service ... The Kohathites are mentioned first, from their close
Read Robert Jamieson on Numbers 4 →Matthew Poole1624–1679Matthew Poole's Commentary on the Holy BibleFrom the altar of burnt-offerings; whereby it may seem probable, though it be denied by most, that they did offer some sacrifices in the wilderness, though it may not be so frequently nor orderly as afterwards they did. Whence else were these ashes? And there are some undeniable instances of their sacrificing there, as 24:4 Numbers 7, &c.; from which it seems rational to conclude that they did offer sacrifices at other times, though not so constantly and diligently as they did in Canaan. And for the argument against it from , that may be easily dissolved, as we shall there see, if the Lord please. Moreover the taking away of the ashes only doth sufficiently imply that the fire was…
Read Matthew Poole on Numbers 4 →John Trapp1601–1669Trapp's Complete Commentary on the Old and New TestamentsNumbers 4:13 And they shall take away the ashes from the altar, and spread a purple cloth thereon:Ver. 13. The ashes from the altar.] The fire from heaven was also carefully kept alive, though nothing be here said of it.
Read John Trapp on Numbers 4 →Charles John Ellicott1819–1905Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers(13) And they shall take away the ashes from the altar.—In Exodus 27:3 we find a direction to make pans for removing the ashes from the brazen altar, and also to make all the brazen vessels mentioned in the next verse.
Read Charles John Ellicott on Numbers 4 →The verse in English, compared — 17 translations, and where they part company
Every translation on this page is a decision someone had to make and commit to. Read down a column and you see one translator's judgement; read across a row and you see the range the Greek actually allows. The BSB is the wording the rest of this page is measured against, so it is listed first.
Modern formal
Then they shall remove the ashes from the bronze altar, spread a purple cloth over it,
“They shall take away the ashes from the altar, and spread a purple cloth on it.
Then they shall remove the ashes from the bronze altar, spread a purple cloth over it,
Also, they must take away the ashes from the altar and spread a purple cloth over it.
Tyndale line
And they shall take away the ashes from the altar, and spread a purple cloth thereon:
And they shall take away the ashes from the altar, and spread a purple cloth thereon:
And they shall take away the ashes from the altar, and spread a purple cloth thereon:
And they shall take away the ashes from the altar, and spread a purple cloth upon it:
Also they shall take away the ashes from the altar, and spread a purple cloth vpon it,
Strictly literal
And they shall cleanse the altar of the ashes, and spread a purple cloth thereon;
and have removed the ashes of the altar, and have spread over it a garment of purple;
and have removed the ashes of the altar, and have spread a garment of purple over it,
And they shall take away the ashes from the altar, and spread over it a cloth of purple;
They must remove the ashes from the altar and spread a purple cloth on the altar.
From the Latin
They shall cleanse the altar also from the ashes, and shall wrap it up in a purple cloth,
Simplified
Have them clean the ashes from the bronze altar and spread a purple cloth over it,
And they are to take away the burned waste from the altar, and put a purple cloth on it;
Counted from the translations carried on this site, not from a survey of every English Bible. A rendering shared by many versions is usually inherited rather than independently arrived at — the Tyndale line in particular runs through most of them.
The sentence as the grammar sees it — from the MACULA Hebrew treebank
This is not our own analysis: it is the scholarly syntax tree for the verse, showing how the clause actually holds together.
Boxes are the grammarian's groupings — clause, noun phrase, prepositional phrase.
The four witnesses to this verse — Masoretic, Septuagint, Samaritan, Qumran
The Masoretic Text is confirmed by the Samaritan Pentateuch, which agrees word for word with the Hebrew. The Septuagint aligns closely with the Masoretic Text, with minor variations in word order and translation choices.
וְדִשְּׁנ֖וּ אֶת־ הַמִּזְבֵּ֑חַ וּפָרְשׂ֣וּ עָלָ֔יו בֶּ֖גֶד אַרְגָּמָֽן׃
6 of the 7 words are matched. This is the word-by-word correspondence, not the Septuagint's own sentence — its word order and its articles are its own.
ודשׁנו את המזבח ופרשׂו עליו בגד ארגמן
Agrees with the Masoretic Text here, word for word.
Four traditions, not one. “On the leather” means the letters physically survive on the scroll, as against letters an editor has supplied to fill a hole in it — a restoration is a scholar’s reading, not a reading of the manuscript. Words in [square brackets] are supplied; the notes count them apart from what survives.
The map of this verse — what each word keeps company with
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Lexicons — every word in Numbers 4:13
One dossier per word, with every reference work grouped by kind — Hebrew lexicons, morphology, Bible dictionaries, topical chains and the English of the translators themselves. The verse sits at the head of each block with the word under study lit, so you never lose your place. The panel above gives the short answer; this is the long one, and it is the part of the page worth indexing.
Every entry below is the lexicographer's own text. On the Hebrew: Brown-Driver-Briggs entire and its gloss set, Strong's Hebrew Dictionary, and Tyndale House's Translators Brief lexicon. Where a cell says a work has no entry, that work genuinely has none for this word.
דָּשֵׁן (dashen) is a Hebrew verb meaning to be or become fat, often symbolizing prosperity and joy. It can also refer to anointing and the act of removing ashes from burnt offerings. The word encompasses various forms, including causative and passive uses, reflecting both physical and metaphorical senses of abundance.
דָּשֵׁן vb. be fat, grow fat
Qal fig. of Isr.’s prosperity
Pi. causat. make fat i.e. anoint, symbol of festivity and joy; of bodily effect of good news; find a burnt-offering fat = acceptable; elsewhere denom.;—take away, clear away the fat ashes (acc. of altar cleared)
Pu. pass. of causat. Pi. be made fat, of dust saturated
Hothp. of Yahweh’s sword:—it hath fattened itself
base
H1878 דָּשֵׁן be fat, grow fat .fig. of Isr.’s prosperity
. causat. make fat i.e. anoint, symbol of festivity and joy; of bodily effect of good news; find a burnt-offering fat = acceptable; elsewhere denom.;—take away, clear away the fat ashes (acc. of altar cleared)
. pass. of causat. Pi. be made fat, of dust saturated
. of Yahweh’s sword:—it hath fattened itself
1878 dashen daw-shane'
a primitive root; to be fat; transitively, to fatten (or
regard as fat); specifically to anoint; figuratively, to
satisfy; denominatively (from 1880) to remove (fat) ashes (of
sacrifices):--accept, anoint, take away the (receive) ashes
(from), make (wax) fat.
see HEBREW for 01880
דָּשֵׁן (da.shen) — to prosper.
1) to be fat, grow fat, become fat, become prosperous, anoint
1a) (Qal) of prosperity (fig.)
1b) (Piel)
1b1) to make fat, anoint
1b2) to find fat (of offering-acceptable)
1b3) to take away ashes (from altar)
1c) (Pual) to be made fat
1d) (Hothpael) to fatten oneself (of Jehovah's sword)
Conj | V-Piel-3cp — Verb · Piel · sequential perfect third person common pluralHc/Vpq3cp
אֵת (eth) is primarily a grammatical marker in Hebrew, indicating the definite direct object of a verb. It is not translated into English and typically precedes nouns that are definite. The word is derived from a demonstrative sense of entity, related to the Hebrew word for 'self.' Its Aramaic equivalent is יָת (yat).
אֵת the mark of the accusative, prefixed as a rule only to nouns that are definite
base
H853 אֵת the mark of the accusative, prefixed as a rule only to nouns that are definite
853 'eth ayth
apparent contracted from 226 in the demonstrative sense of
entity; properly, self (but generally used to point out more
definitely the object of a verb or preposition, even or
namely):--(as such unrepresented in English).
see HEBREW for 0226
אֵת (et) — [Obj.].
sign of the definite direct object, not translated in English but generally preceding and indicating the accusative
Aramaic equivalent: yat (יָת "whom" H3487)
HTo — ParticleHTo
מִזְבֵּחַ (mizbeach) means 'altar' in Hebrew. It is derived from the root word meaning to slay or kill, indicating its use in sacrificial contexts. The term is consistently used throughout the Old Testament to refer to places of sacrifice and worship.
מִזְבֵּחַ 401 n.m. altar
base
H4196 מִזְבֵּחַ altar
4196 mizbeach miz-bay'-akh
from 2076; an altar:--altar.
see HEBREW for 02076
מִזְבֵּחַ (miz.be.ach) — altar.
altar
Art | N-ms — Particle · noun common masculine singular absoluteHTd/Ncmsa
ol'-ter (mizbeach, literally, "place of slaughter or sacrifice," from zabhach, which is found in both senses; bomos, (only in Ac 17:23), thusiasterion):
I. CLASSIFICATION OF HEBREW ALTARS
Importance of the Distinction
II. LAY ALTARS
1. Pre-Mosaic
2. In the Mosaic Age
3. Dangers of the Custom
4. The Mosaic Provisions
III. HORNED ALTARS OF BURNT OFFERING
1. The Tabernacle Altar
2. The Altar of Jos 22
3. The Altar till Solomon
4. The Horned Altar in Use
5. The Temple of Solomon
6. The Altar of Ahaz
7. Ezekiel
8. The Post-exilic Altar
9. Idolatrous and Unlawful Altars
10. The Horns
IV. ALTARS OF INCENSE
V. RECENT ARCHAEOLOGICAL MATERIALS 1. A Gezer Altar
2. The Taanach Altar of Incense
LITERATURE
A. CRITICAL
I. Classification of Hebrew Altars.
Altar
(Heb. mizbe’ah, from a word meaning “to slay”), any structure of earth (Ex. 20:24) or unwrought stone (20:25) on which sacrifices were offered. Altars were generally erected in conspicuous places (Gen. 22:9; Ezek. 6:3; 2 Kings 23:12; 16:4; 23:8; Acts 14:13). The word is used in Heb. 13:10 for the sacrifice offered upon it—the sacrifice Christ offered.
Paul found among the many altars erected in Athens one bearing the inscription, “To the unknown God” (Acts 17:23), or rather “to an [i.e., some]…
The first altar of which we have any account is that built by Noah when he left the ark. (Genesis 8:20) In the early times altars were usually built in certain spots hallowed by religious associations, e.g., where God appeared. (Genesis 12:7; 13:18; 26:25; 35:1) Though generally erected for the offering of sacrifice, in some instances they appear to have been only memorials. (Genesis 12:7; Exodus 17:15,16) Altars were most probably originally made of earth. The law of Moses allowed them to be made of either earth or unhewn stones. (Exodus 20:24,25) I. The Altar of Burnt Offering . It differed in construction at…
A table-like structure, on which sacrifices and incense were offered, built of various materials, usually of stone, but sometimes of brass, etc. It is evident that sacrifices were offered long before the flood; but the first mention of an altar in Scripture is when Noah left the ark. Mention is made of altars reared by Abraham, Isaac, Jacob, and Moses. The latter was commanded to build an altar of earth, Ex 20:24. If stone was employed, it must be rough and unhewn, probably lest the practice of sculpture should lead them to violate the second commandment. It was not to be furnished with steps, De 27:2-6.
The altars in the Jewish tabernacle, and in the temple at Jerusalem, were the following: 1. The altar of burnt offerings. 2. The altar of incense. 3. The table of showbread, for…
פָּרַשׂ (paras) is a Hebrew verb meaning to spread out or scatter. It encompasses actions like breaking apart, dispersing, and stretching forth. The word appears in various forms, including Qal (to spread), Niphal (to be scattered), and Piel (to scatter). The entries collectively highlight its use in contexts of spreading or scattering, but do not provide specific verse references.
פָּרַשׂ vb. spread out, spread
Qal
spread out
spread
Niph. they shall be scattered
Pi.
spread out
= scatter
base
H6566 פָּרַשׂ spread out, spread
6566 paras paw-ras'
a primitive root; to break apart, disperse, etc.:--break,
chop in pieces, lay open, scatter, spread (abroad, forth,
selves, out), stretch (forth, out).
פָּרַשׂ (pa.ra.s) — to spread.
1) to spread, spread out, stretch, break in pieces
1a) (Qal)
1a1) to spread out, display
1a2) to spread over
1b) (Niphal) to be scattered, be spread out
1c) (Piel)
1c1) to spread out
1c1) to scatter
Conj | V-Qal-3cp — Verb · Qal · sequential perfect third person common pluralHc/Vqq3cp
The Hebrew word עַל (*al*) is a preposition meaning 'upon' and encompasses a wide range of meanings, including 'on account of,' 'beside,' 'above,' and 'against.' It can indicate physical placement, emotional burdens, or duties imposed on a person. The entries also note its use in idiomatic expressions and with verbs of motion. There is a mention of its function as a conjunction in certain contexts.
כִּי עַל כֵּן forasmuch as
base
עַל, עָ֑ל
subst. height
As prep. upon, and hence on the ground of, according to, on account of, on behalf of, concerning, beside, in addition to, together with, beyond, above, over, by, on to, towards, to, against
Upon, of the substratum upon which an object in any way rests, or on which an action is performed
—
of clothing, etc., which any one wears
With verbs of covering or protecting, even though the cover or veil be not over or above the thing covered, but around or before it
Of what rests heavily upon a person, or is a burden to him
Of a duty, payment, care, etc., imposed upon a person, or devolving on him
על is used idiom. to give pathos to the expression of an emotion, by emphasizing the person who is its subject, and who, as it were, feels it acting upon him
חָיָה עַל to live upon (as upon a foundation or support)
H5921a עַל, עָ֑ל . As prep. upon, and hence on the ground of, according to, on account of, on behalf of, concerning, beside, in addition to, together with, beyond, above, over, by, on to, towards, to, against . Upon, of the substratum upon which an object in any way rests, or on which an action is performed . — . of clothing, etc., which any one wears
. With verbs of covering or protecting, even though the cover or veil be not over or above the thing covered, but around or before it
. Of what rests heavily upon a person, or is a burden to him
. Of a duty, payment, care, etc., imposed upon a person, or devolving on him
. על is used idiom. to give pathos to the expression of an emotion, by emphasizing the person who is its subject, and who, as it were, feels it acting upon him
. חָיָה עַל to live upon (as upon a foundation or support)
5921 `al al
properly, the same as 5920 used as a preposition (in the
singular or plural often with prefix, or as conjunction with a
particle following); above, over, upon, or against (yet always
in this last relation with a downward aspect) in a great
variety of applications (as follow):--above, according
to(-ly), after, (as) against, among, and, X as, at, because
of, beside (the rest of), between, beyond the time, X both
and, by (reason of), X had the charge of, concerning for, in
(that), (forth, out) of, (from) (off), (up-)on, over, than,
through(-out), to, touching, X with.
see HEBREW for 05920
עַל (al) — upon.
prep
1) upon, on the ground of, according to, on account of, on behalf of, concerning, beside, in addition to, together with, beyond, above, over, by, on to, towards, to, against
1a) upon, on the ground of, on the basis of, on account of, because of, therefore, on behalf of, for the sake of, for, with, in spite of, notwithstanding, concerning, in the matter of, as regards
1b) above, beyond, over (of excess)
1c) above, over (of elevation or pre-eminence)
1d) upon, to, over to, unto, in addition to, together with, with (of addition)
1e) over (of suspension or extension)
1f) by, adjoining, next, at, over, around (of contiguity or proximity)
1g) down upon, upon, on, from, up upon, up to, towards, over towards, to, against (with verbs of motion)
1h) to (as a dative)
[כִּי] עַל [כֵּן] ([ki] al [ken]) — as.
conj
Prep | Suff — Preposition · suffixHRd/Sp3ms
בֶּ֫גֶד (beged) has meanings related to both clothing and treachery. It can refer to a garment or covering, as well as deceit or betrayal. The word is built from a root that suggests a duality in its usage, appearing in contexts that range from apparel to treacherous actions, notably in Isaiah 24:16 and Jeremiah 12:1.
H899a בֶּ֫גֶד treachery H899b בֶּ֫גֶד garment, covering
899 beged behg'-ed
from 898; a covering, i.e. clothing; also treachery or
pillage:--apparel, cloth(-es, ing), garment, lap, rag,
raiment, robe, X very (treacherously), vesture, wardrobe.
see HEBREW for 0898
בֶּ֫גֶד (be.ged) — treachery.
treachery, deceit
בֶּ֫גֶד (be.ged) — garment.
(CLBL) garment, clothing (used indiscriminately)
N-ms — Noun common · masculine singular constructHNcmsc
ov:
(1) In Anglo-Saxon, had the meaning "from," "away from" (as the strengthened form "off" has still), and was not used for genitive or possessive relations, these being expressed by special case-forms. In the Norman period, however, "of" was taken to represent the French de (a use well developed by the time of Chaucer), and in the Elizabethan period both senses of "of" were in common use. But after about 1600 the later force of the word became predominant, and in the earlier sense (which is now practically obsolete) it was replaced by other prepositions. In consequence the King James Version (and in some cases the Revised Version (British and American)) contains many uses of "of" that are no longer familiar--most of them, to be sure, causing no difficulty, but there still being a few responsible for real obscurities.
OF, preposition ov. [Gr.]
1. From or out of; proceeding from, as the cause, source, means, author or agent bestowing.
I have received of the Lord that which also I delivered to you. 1 Corinthians 11:1.
For it was of the Lord to harden their hearts. Joshua 11:1.
It is of the Lord's mercies that we are not consumed.
Lamentations 3:1.
The whole disposing thereof is of the Lord. Proverbs 16:1.
Go, inquire of the Lord for me. 2 Chronicles 34:2.
That holy thing that shall be born of thee. Luke 1:1.
Hence of is the sign of the genitive case, the case that denotes production; as the son of man, the son proceeding from man, produced from man. This is the primary sense, although we now say, produced by man. 'Part of these were slain; ' that is, a number separate, for part denotes a division; the sense then is, a number from or out of the whole were slain. So also, 'some of these were slain; ' that is…
אַרְגָּמָן (argaman) refers to the color purple or the dyed material itself, specifically purple thread and cloth. The entries indicate that it encompasses shades of purple and red-purple, with a focus on its use in textiles.
אַרְגָּמָן n.[m.] purple, red-purple, i.e. purple thread & cloth
base
H713 אַרְגָּמָן purple
713 'argaman ar-gaw-mawn'
of foreign origin; purple (the color or the dyed
stuff):--purple.
אַרְגָּמָן (ar.ga.man) — purple.
purple, red-purple
N-ms — Noun common · masculine singular absoluteHNcmsa