Numbers 4:18 web — "Don't cut off the tribe of the families of the Kohathites from among the Levites;

World English Bible

""Don't cut off the tribe of the families of the Kohathites from among the Levites;"

— Numbers 4:18, World English Bible

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Numbers 4 — Context

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"When Aaron and his sons have finished covering the sanctuary, and all the furniture of the sanctuary, as the camp moves forward; after that, the sons of Kohath shall come to carry it: but they shall not touch the sanctuary, lest they die. These things are the burden of the sons of Kohath in the Tent of Meeting.

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"The duty of Eleazar the son of Aaron the priest shall be the oil for the light, the sweet incense, the continual meal offering, and the anointing oil, the requirements of all the tabernacle, and of all that is in it, the sanctuary, and its furnishings."

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Yahweh spoke to Moses and to Aaron, saying,

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"Don't cut off the tribe of the families of the Kohathites from among the Levites;

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but thus do to them, that they may live, and not die, when they approach to the most holy things: Aaron and his sons shall go in, and appoint them everyone to his service and to his burden;

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but they shall not go in to see the sanctuary even for a moment, lest they die."

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Yahweh spoke to Moses, saying,

Numbers 4:18 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Numbers 4:18 say?
Numbers 4:18 in the World English Bible reads: “"Don't cut off the tribe of the families of the Kohathites from among the Levites;”
Where is Numbers 4:18 in the Bible?
Numbers 4:18 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Numbers, chapter 4, verse 18.
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 4:18.
What translation should I read Numbers 4:18 in?
Numbers 4:18 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 4:18?
Numbers 4:18 reads (WEB): “"Don't cut off the tribe of the families of the Kohathites from among 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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