Numbers 4:20 bbe — But they themselves are not to go in to see the holy place, even for a minute, for fear of death.

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"But they themselves are not to go in to see the holy place, even for a minute, for fear of death."

— Numbers 4:20, Bible in Basic English

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“But they shall not go in to see when the holy things are covered, lest they die.”
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Numbers 4 — Context

And the Lord said to Moses and Aaron,

Do not let the family of the Kohathites be cut off from among the Levites;

But do this to them, so that life and not death may be theirs when they come near the most holy things; let Aaron and his sons go in and give to every one his work and that which he is to take up;

But they themselves are not to go in to see the holy place, even for a minute, for fear of death.

And the Lord said to Moses,

Let the sons of Gershon be numbered by families, in the order of their fathers' houses;

All those from thirty to fifty years old who are able to do the work of the Tent of meeting.

Numbers 4:20 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Numbers 4:20 say?

Numbers 4:20 in the Bible in Basic English reads: “But they themselves are not to go in to see the holy place, even for a minute, for fear of death.”

Where is Numbers 4:20 in the Bible?

Numbers 4:20 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Numbers, chapter 4, verse 20.

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 4:20.

What translation should I read Numbers 4:20 in?

Numbers 4:20 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 4:20?

Numbers 4:20 reads (BBE): “But they themselves are not to go in to see the holy place, even for a minute, for fear of death.” 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.

Numbers 4:20 bbe — But they themselves are not to go in to see the holy place, even for a minute, for fear of death.

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