Numbers 4:37 bbe — This is the number of those of the Kohathites who did the work in the Tent of meeting, as they were numbered by Moses a…

Bible in Basic English

"This is the number of those of the Kohathites who did the work in the Tent of meeting, as they were numbered by Moses and Aaron at the order of the Lord."

— Numbers 4:37, Bible in Basic English

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Numbers 4:37 in Other Translations

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  • KJV

    “These were they that were numbered of the families of the Kohathites, all that might do service in the tabernacle of the congregation, which Moses and Aaron did number according to the commandment of the Lord by the hand of Moses.”

  • WEB

    “These are those who were numbered of the families of the Kohathites, all who served in the Tent of Meeting, whom Moses and Aaron numbered according to the commandment of Yahweh by Moses.”

Numbers 4 — Context

34

So Moses and Aaron and the chiefs of the people took in hand the numbering of the sons of the Kohathites, by families, in the order of their fathers' houses;

35

Numbering all those from thirty to fifty years old who were able to do the work in the Tent of meeting;

36

And the number of all these was two thousand, seven hundred and fifty.

37

This is the number of those of the Kohathites who did the work in the Tent of meeting, as they were numbered by Moses and Aaron at the order of the Lord.

38

And those of the sons of Gershon who were numbered by families,

39

All those from thirty to fifty years old who were able to do the work in the Tent of meeting,

40

Who were numbered by families in the order of their fathers' houses, were two thousand, six hundred and thirty.

Numbers 4:37 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Numbers 4:37 say?
Numbers 4:37 in the Bible in Basic English reads: “This is the number of those of the Kohathites who did the work in the Tent of meeting, as they were numbered by Moses and Aaron at the order of the Lord.”
Where is Numbers 4:37 in the Bible?
Numbers 4:37 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Numbers, chapter 4, verse 37.
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 4:37.
What translation should I read Numbers 4:37 in?
Numbers 4:37 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 4:37?
Numbers 4:37 reads (BBE): “This is the number of those of the Kohathites who did the work in the Tent of meeting, as they were numbered by Moses and Aaron at the order of the Lord.” 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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