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Numbers 8:1 web — Yahweh spoke to Moses, saying,

World English Bible

"Yahweh spoke to Moses, saying,"

— Numbers 8:1, World English Bible

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Numbers 8 — Context

1

Yahweh spoke to Moses, saying,

2

"Speak to Aaron, and tell him, 'When you light the lamps, the seven lamps shall give light in front of the lampstand.'"

3

Aaron did so. He lit its lamps to light the area in front of the lampstand, as Yahweh commanded Moses.

4

This was the workmanship of the lampstand, beaten work of gold. From its base to its flowers, it was beaten work: according to the pattern which Yahweh had shown Moses, so he made the lampstand.

Numbers 8:1 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Numbers 8:1 say?
Numbers 8:1 in the World English Bible reads: “Yahweh spoke to Moses, saying,”
Where is Numbers 8:1 in the Bible?
Numbers 8:1 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Numbers, chapter 8, verse 1.
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 8:1.
What translation should I read Numbers 8:1 in?
Numbers 8:1 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 8:1?
Numbers 8:1 reads (WEB): “Yahweh spoke to Moses, saying,” 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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