Numbers 3:49 cpdv — Therefore, Moses took the money for those that were in excess, and whom they had redeemed from the Levites

Catholic Public Domain Version

"Therefore, Moses took the money for those that were in excess, and whom they had redeemed from the Levites "

— Numbers 3:49, Catholic Public Domain Version

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Numbers 3 — Context

46

But for the price of the two hundred and seventy-three, which exceed the number of the Levites compared to the number of firstborn of the sons of Israel,

47

you shall take five shekels for each head, by the measure of the Sanctuary. A shekel has twenty obols.

48

And you shall give the money to Aaron and his sons as the price of those that are in excess.”

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Therefore, Moses took the money for those that were in excess, and whom they had redeemed from the Levites

50

in place of the firstborn of the sons of Israel: one thousand three hundred sixty-five shekels, according to the weight of the Sanctuary.

51

And he gave it to Aaron and his sons, according to the word by which the Lord had instructed him.

Numbers 3:49 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Numbers 3:49 say?
Numbers 3:49 in the Catholic Public Domain Version reads: “Therefore, Moses took the money for those that were in excess, and whom they had redeemed from the Levites ”
Where is Numbers 3:49 in the Bible?
Numbers 3:49 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Numbers, chapter 3, verse 49.
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 3:49.
What translation should I read Numbers 3:49 in?
Numbers 3:49 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 3:49?
Numbers 3:49 reads (CPDV): “Therefore, Moses took the money for those that were in excess, and whom they had redeemed from the Levites ” 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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