Numbers 3:15 cpdv — “Number the sons of Levi by the houses of their fathers and their families, every male from one month and above.”

Catholic Public Domain Version

"“Number the sons of Levi by the houses of their fathers and their families, every male from one month and above.” "

— Numbers 3:15, Catholic Public Domain Version

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Numbers 3 — Context

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“I have taken the Levites from the sons of Israel. For the Levites, and all the firstborn who open the womb among the sons of Israel, shall be mine.

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For every firstborn is mine. From the time that I struck the firstborn in the land of Egypt, I have sanctified for myself whatever is born first in Israel. From man, even to beast, they are mine. I am the Lord.”

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And the Lord spoke to Moses in the desert of Sinai, saying:

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“Number the sons of Levi by the houses of their fathers and their families, every male from one month and above.”

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Moses numbered them, just as the Lord had instructed,

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and there were found the sons of Levi by their names: Gershon and Kohath and Merari.

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The sons of Gershon: Libni and Shimei.

Numbers 3:15 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Numbers 3:15 say?
Numbers 3:15 in the Catholic Public Domain Version reads: ““Number the sons of Levi by the houses of their fathers and their families, every male from one month and above.” ”
Where is Numbers 3:15 in the Bible?
Numbers 3:15 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Numbers, chapter 3, verse 15.
Who wrote Numbers?
Numbers is traditionally attributed to Moses (traditional). It was written c. 1446–1406 BC.
What is the book of Numbers about?
Numbers records Israel's forty years of wilderness wandering — two censuses (hence the name), rebellions, the failure at Kadesh-Barnea, and the slow journey to the plains of Moab. It is a sober portrait of human unbelief and God's patient faithfulness across a generation.
What are the major themes of Numbers?
Numbers explores themes including Wilderness, Faithfulness, Rebellion, Guidance, Provision. These themes shape the meaning and context of Numbers 3:15.
What translation should I read Numbers 3:15 in?
Numbers 3:15 is available on GodsGoodBook in the King James Version (KJV), American Standard Version (ASV), World English Bible (WEB), NET Bible, Young's Literal Translation, Darby Bible, Douay-Rheims Bible, and the Bible in Basic English. Each translation reflects different translation philosophies — use the translation picker on this page to compare them, or browse our full translations directory.
How can I memorize Numbers 3:15?
Numbers 3:15 reads (CPDV): ““Number the sons of Levi by the houses of their fathers and their families, every male from one month and above.” ” Read it aloud, break it into short phrases, repeat each phrase three times before adding the next, then put the phrases together. Reading it in multiple translations (above) often helps the meaning settle.
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