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""On the golden altar they shall spread a blue cloth, and cover it with a covering of sealskin, and shall put in its poles."

— Numbers 4:11, World English Bible

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KJV
“And upon the golden altar they shall spread a cloth of blue, and cover it with a covering of badgers’ skins, and shall put to the staves thereof:”
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ASV
“And upon the golden altar they shall spread a cloth of blue, and cover it with a covering of sealskin, and shall put in the staves thereof: ”
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NET
““They must spread a blue cloth on the gold altar, and cover it with a covering of fine leather; and they must insert its poles.”
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DRB
“And they shall wrap up the golden altar also in a cloth of violet, and shall spread over it a cover of violet skins, and put in the bars.”
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BBE
“On the gold altar they are to put a blue cloth, covering it with a leather cover; and they are to put its rods in their places.”
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KJVA
“And upon the golden altar they shall spread a cloth of blue, and cover it with a covering of badgers’ skins, and shall put to the staves thereof:”
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Numbers 4 — Context

They shall spread on them a scarlet cloth, and cover the same with a covering of sealskin, and shall put in its poles.

"They shall take a blue cloth, and cover the lampstand of the light, and its lamps, and its snuffers, and its snuff dishes, and all its oil vessels, with which they minister to it.

They shall put it and all its vessels within a covering of sealskin, and shall put it on the frame.

"On the golden altar they shall spread a blue cloth, and cover it with a covering of sealskin, and shall put in its poles.

"They shall take all the vessels of ministry, with which they minister in the sanctuary, and put them in a blue cloth, and cover them with a covering of sealskin, and shall put them on the frame.

"They shall take away the ashes from the altar, and spread a purple cloth on it.

They shall put on it all its vessels, with which they minister about it, the fire pans, the flesh hooks, the shovels, and the basins; all the vessels of the altar; and they shall spread on it a covering of sealskin, and put in its poles.

Numbers 4:11 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Numbers 4:11 say?

Numbers 4:11 in the World English Bible reads: “"On the golden altar they shall spread a blue cloth, and cover it with a covering of sealskin, and shall put in its poles.”

Where is Numbers 4:11 in the Bible?

Numbers 4:11 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Numbers, chapter 4, verse 11.

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 4:11.

What translation should I read Numbers 4:11 in?

Numbers 4:11 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 4:11?

Numbers 4:11 reads (WEB): “"On the golden altar they shall spread a blue cloth, and cover it with a covering of sealskin, and shall put in its poles.” 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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