Numbers 8:11 web — and Aaron shall offer the Levites before Yahweh for a wave offering, on the behalf of the children of Israel, that it m…

World English Bible

"and Aaron shall offer the Levites before Yahweh for a wave offering, on the behalf of the children of Israel, that it may be theirs to do the service of Yahweh."

— Numbers 8:11, World English Bible

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Numbers 8 — Context

8

Then let them take a young bull, and its meal offering, fine flour mixed with oil; and another young bull you shall take for a sin offering.

9

You shall present the Levites before the Tent of Meeting. You shall assemble the whole congregation of the children of Israel.

10

You shall present the Levites before Yahweh. The children of Israel shall lay their hands on the Levites,

11

and Aaron shall offer the Levites before Yahweh for a wave offering, on the behalf of the children of Israel, that it may be theirs to do the service of Yahweh.

12

"The Levites shall lay their hands on the heads of the bulls, and you shall offer the one for a sin offering, and the other for a burnt offering to Yahweh, to make atonement for the Levites.

13

You shall set the Levites before Aaron, and before his sons, and offer them as a wave offering to Yahweh.

14

Thus you shall separate the Levites from among the children of Israel, and the Levites shall be mine.

Numbers 8:11 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Numbers 8:11 say?
Numbers 8:11 in the World English Bible reads: “and Aaron shall offer the Levites before Yahweh for a wave offering, on the behalf of the children of Israel, that it may be theirs to do the service of Yahweh.”
Where is Numbers 8:11 in the Bible?
Numbers 8:11 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Numbers, chapter 8, verse 11.
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 8:11.
What translation should I read Numbers 8:11 in?
Numbers 8:11 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 8:11?
Numbers 8:11 reads (WEB): “and Aaron shall offer the Levites before Yahweh for a wave offering, on the behalf of the children of Israel, that it may be theirs to do the service of Yahweh.” 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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