Numbers 3:5 net — The Assignment of the Levites The LORD spoke to Moses:

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"The Assignment of the Levites The LORD spoke to Moses:"

— Numbers 3:5, NET Bible

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“And the Lord spake unto Moses, saying,”
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“And Jehovah spake unto Moses, saying, ”
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“Yahweh spoke to Moses, saying,”
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“And the Lord spoke to Moses, saying:”
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“And the Lord said to Moses,”
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“And the Lord spake unto Moses, saying,”
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Numbers 3 — Context

These are the names of the sons of Aaron: Nadab, the firstborn, and Abihu, Eleazar, and Ithamar.

These are the names of the sons of Aaron, the anointed priests, whom he consecrated to minister as priests.

Nadab and Abihu died before the LORD when they offered strange fire before the LORD in the desert of Sinai, and they had no children. So Eleazar and Ithamar ministered as priests in the presence of Aaron their father.

The Assignment of the Levites The LORD spoke to Moses:

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

They are responsible for his needs and the needs of the whole community before the tent of meeting, by attending to the service of the tabernacle.

And they are responsible for all the furnishings of the tent of meeting, and for the needs of the Israelites, as they serve in the tabernacle.

Numbers 3:5 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Numbers 3:5 say?

Numbers 3:5 in the NET Bible reads: “The Assignment of the Levites The LORD spoke to Moses:”

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 (NET): “The Assignment of the Levites The LORD spoke to Moses:” 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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