Numbers 4:38 asv — And those that were numbered of the sons of Gershon, their families, and by their fathers’ houses,

American Standard Version

"And those that were numbered of the sons of Gershon, their families, and by their fathers’ houses, "

— Numbers 4:38, American Standard Version

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Numbers 4 — Context

35

from thirty years old and upward even unto fifty years old, every one that entered upon the service, for work in the tent of meeting:

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and those that were numbered of them by their families were two thousand seven hundred and fifty.

37

These are they that were numbered of the families of the Kohathites, all that did serve in the tent of meeting, whom Moses and Aaron numbered according to the commandment of Jehovah by Moses.

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And those that were numbered of the sons of Gershon, their families, and by their fathers’ houses,

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from thirty years old and upward even unto fifty years old, every one that entered upon the service, for work in the tent of meeting,

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even those that were numbered of them, by their families, by their fathers’ houses, were two thousand and six hundred and thirty.

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These are they that were numbered of the families of the sons of Gershon, all that did serve in the tent of meeting, whom Moses and Aaron numbered according to the commandment of Jehovah.

Numbers 4:38 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Numbers 4:38 say?
Numbers 4:38 in the American Standard Version reads: “And those that were numbered of the sons of Gershon, their families, and by their fathers’ houses, ”
Where is Numbers 4:38 in the Bible?
Numbers 4:38 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Numbers, chapter 4, verse 38.
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 4:38.
What translation should I read Numbers 4:38 in?
Numbers 4:38 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 4:38?
Numbers 4:38 reads (ASV): “And those that were numbered of the sons of Gershon, their families, and by their fathers’ houses, ” 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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