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Numbers 4:47

Numbers 4:48-1964 bbe — Came to eight thousand, five hundred and eighty. At the order of the Lord they were numbered by Moses, every one in rel…

Bible in Basic English

48

Came to eight thousand, five hundred and eighty.

49

At the order of the Lord they were numbered by Moses, every one in relation to his work and to his part in the transport; so they were numbered by Moses at the order of the Lord.

— Numbers 4:48-1964, Bible in Basic English

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Numbers 4:48-1964 in Other Translations

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  • KJV

    “Even those that were numbered of them, were eight thousand and five hundred and fourscore. According to the commandment of the Lord they were numbered by the hand of Moses, every one according to his service, and according to his burden: thus were they numbered of him, as the Lord commanded Moses. ”

  • ASV

    “even those that were numbered of them, were eight thousand and five hundred and fourscore. According to the commandment of Jehovah they were numbered by Moses, every one according to his service, and according to his burden: thus were they numbered of him, as Jehovah commanded Moses. ”

  • WEB

    “even those who were numbered of them, were eight thousand five hundred eighty. According to the commandment of Yahweh they were numbered by Moses, everyone according to his service, and according to his burden. Thus were they numbered by him, as Yahweh commanded Moses.”

  • NET

    “those of them numbered were 8,580. According to the word of the LORD they were numbered, by the authority of Moses, each according to his service and according to what he was to carry. Thus were they numbered by him, as the LORD had commanded Moses.”

  • DRB

    “Were in all eight thousand five hundred and eighty. Moses reckoned them up according to the word of the Lord, every one according to their office and burdens, as the Lord had commanded him. ”

  • KJVA

    “Even those that were numbered of them, were eight thousand and five hundred and fourscore. According to the commandment of the Lord they were numbered by the hand of Moses, every one according to his service, and according to his burden: thus were they numbered of him, as the Lord commanded Moses. ”

Numbers 4 — Context

45

This is the number of the sons of Merari, numbered by Moses and Aaron at the order of the Lord.

46

And all the Levites who were numbered by Moses and Aaron and the chiefs of the people, by families, in the order of their fathers' houses,

47

Those from thirty to fifty years old who were able to do the work of the Tent of meeting and of its transport,

48

Came to eight thousand, five hundred and eighty.

49

At the order of the Lord they were numbered by Moses, every one in relation to his work and to his part in the transport; so they were numbered by Moses at the order of the Lord.

Numbers 4:48-1964 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Numbers 4:48-1964 say?
Numbers 4:48-1964 in the Bible in Basic English reads: “Came to eight thousand, five hundred and eighty. At the order of the Lord they were numbered by Moses, every one in relation to his work and to his part in the transport; so they were numbered by Moses at the order of the Lord.”
Where is Numbers 4:48-1964 in the Bible?
Numbers 4:48-1964 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Numbers, chapter 4, verses 48–1964.
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 4:48-1964.
What translation should I read Numbers 4:48-1964 in?
Numbers 4:48-1964 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 4:48-1964?
Numbers 4:48-1964 reads (BBE): “Came to eight thousand, five hundred and eighty. At the order of the Lord they were numbered by Moses, every one in relation to his work and to his part in the transport; so they were numbered by Moses 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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