Numbers 3:5 kjv — And the Lord spake unto Moses, saying,

King James Version

"And the Lord spake unto Moses, saying,"

— Numbers 3:5, King James Version

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Numbers 3 — Context

2

And these are the names of the sons of Aaron; Nadab the firstborn, and Abihu, Eleazar, and Ithamar.

3

These are the names of the sons of Aaron, the priests which were anointed, whom he consecrated to minister in the priest’s office.

4

And Nadab and Abihu died before the Lord, when they offered strange fire before the Lord, in the wilderness of Sinai, and they had no children: and Eleazar and Ithamar ministered in the priest’s office in the sight of Aaron their father.

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And the Lord spake unto Moses, saying,

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Bring the tribe of Levi near, and present them before Aaron the priest, that they may minister unto him.

7

And they shall keep his charge, and the charge of the whole congregation before the tabernacle of the congregation, to do the service of the tabernacle.

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And they shall keep all the instruments of the tabernacle of the congregation, and the charge of the children of Israel, to do the service of the tabernacle.

Numbers 3:5 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Numbers 3:5 say?
Numbers 3:5 in the King James Version reads: “And the Lord spake unto Moses, saying,”
Where is Numbers 3:5 in the Bible?
Numbers 3:5 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Numbers, chapter 3, verse 5.
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 3:5.
What translation should I read Numbers 3:5 in?
Numbers 3:5 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 3:5?
Numbers 3:5 reads (KJV): “And the Lord spake unto Moses, saying,” 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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