Numbers 3:16 web — Moses numbered them according to the word of Yahweh, as he was commanded.

World English Bible

"Moses numbered them according to the word of Yahweh, as he was commanded."

— Numbers 3:16, World English Bible

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Numbers 3 — Context

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for all the firstborn are mine. On the day that I struck down all the firstborn in the land of Egypt I made holy to me all the firstborn in Israel, both man and animal. They shall be mine. I am Yahweh."

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Yahweh spoke to Moses in the wilderness of Sinai, saying,

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"Count the children of Levi by their fathers' houses, by their families. You shall count every male from a month old and upward."

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Moses numbered them according to the word of Yahweh, as he was commanded.

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These were the sons of Levi by their names: Gershon, and Kohath, and Merari.

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These are the names of the sons of Gershon by their families: Libni and Shimei.

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The sons of Kohath by their families: Amram, and Izhar, Hebron, and Uzziel.

Numbers 3:16 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Numbers 3:16 say?
Numbers 3:16 in the World English Bible reads: “Moses numbered them according to the word of Yahweh, as he was commanded.”
Where is Numbers 3:16 in the Bible?
Numbers 3:16 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Numbers, chapter 3, verse 16.
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 3:16.
What translation should I read Numbers 3:16 in?
Numbers 3:16 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 3:16?
Numbers 3:16 reads (WEB): “Moses numbered them according to the word of Yahweh, as he was commanded.” 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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