Numbers 4:5 web — When the camp moves forward, Aaron shall go in, and his sons, and they shall take down the veil of the screen, and cove…

World English Bible

"When the camp moves forward, Aaron shall go in, and his sons, and they shall take down the veil of the screen, and cover the ark of the Testimony with it,"

— Numbers 4:5, World English Bible

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Numbers 4 — Context

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"Take a census of the sons of Kohath from among the sons of Levi, by their families, by their fathers' houses,

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from thirty years old and upward even until fifty years old, all who enter into the service, to do the work in the Tent of Meeting.

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"This is the service of the sons of Kohath in the Tent of Meeting, the most holy things.

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When the camp moves forward, Aaron shall go in, and his sons, and they shall take down the veil of the screen, and cover the ark of the Testimony with it,

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and shall put a covering of sealskin on it, and shall spread over it a cloth all of blue, and shall put in its poles.

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"On the table of show bread they shall spread a blue cloth, and put on it the dishes, the spoons, the bowls, and the cups with which to pour out; and the continual bread shall be on it.

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They shall spread on them a scarlet cloth, and cover the same with a covering of sealskin, and shall put in its poles.

Numbers 4:5 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Numbers 4:5 say?
Numbers 4:5 in the World English Bible reads: “When the camp moves forward, Aaron shall go in, and his sons, and they shall take down the veil of the screen, and cover the ark of the Testimony with it,”
Where is Numbers 4:5 in the Bible?
Numbers 4:5 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Numbers, chapter 4, verse 5.
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 4:5.
What translation should I read Numbers 4:5 in?
Numbers 4:5 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 4:5?
Numbers 4:5 reads (WEB): “When the camp moves forward, Aaron shall go in, and his sons, and they shall take down the veil of the screen, and cover the ark of the Testimony with it,” 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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