Numbers 4:4 bbe — And this is to be the work of the sons of Kohath in connection with the most holy things.

Bible in Basic English

"And this is to be the work of the sons of Kohath in connection with the most holy things."

— Numbers 4:4, Bible in Basic English

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Numbers 4 — Context

1

And the Lord said to Moses and Aaron,

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Let the sons of Kohath, from among the sons of Levi, be numbered by their families, in the order of their fathers' houses;

3

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

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And this is to be the work of the sons of Kohath in connection with the most holy things.

5

When all the people go forward, Aaron is to go in with his sons, and take down the veil of the curtain, covering the ark of witness with it;

6

And putting over it the leather cover and over that a blue cloth; and putting its rods in place.

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And on the table of the holy bread they are to put a blue cloth, and on it all the vessels, the spoons and the basins and the cups; and the holy bread with them;

Numbers 4:4 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Numbers 4:4 say?
Numbers 4:4 in the Bible in Basic English reads: “And this is to be the work of the sons of Kohath in connection with the most holy things.”
Where is Numbers 4:4 in the Bible?
Numbers 4:4 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Numbers, chapter 4, verse 4.
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 4:4.
What translation should I read Numbers 4:4 in?
Numbers 4:4 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 4:4?
Numbers 4:4 reads (BBE): “And this is to be the work of the sons of Kohath in connection with the most holy things.” 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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