Numbers 8:13 asv — And thou shalt set the Levites before Aaron, and before his sons, and offer them for a wave-offering unto Jehovah.

American Standard Version

"And thou shalt set the Levites before Aaron, and before his sons, and offer them for a wave-offering unto Jehovah. "

— Numbers 8:13, American Standard Version

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Numbers 8 — Context

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and thou shalt present the Levites before Jehovah. And the children of Israel shall lay their hands upon the Levites:

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

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And the Levites shall lay their hands upon the heads of the bullocks: and offer thou the one for a sin-offering, and the other for a burnt-offering, unto Jehovah, to make atonement for the Levites.

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And thou shalt set the Levites before Aaron, and before his sons, and offer them for a wave-offering unto Jehovah.

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Thus shalt thou separate the Levites from among the children of Israel; and the Levites shall be mine.

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And after that shall the Levites go in to do the service of the tent of meeting: and thou shalt cleanse them, and offer them for a wave-offering.

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For they are wholly given unto me from among the children of Israel; instead of all that openeth the womb, even the first-born of all the children of Israel, have I taken them unto me.

Numbers 8:13 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Numbers 8:13 say?
Numbers 8:13 in the American Standard Version reads: “And thou shalt set the Levites before Aaron, and before his sons, and offer them for a wave-offering unto Jehovah. ”
Where is Numbers 8:13 in the Bible?
Numbers 8:13 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Numbers, chapter 8, verse 13.
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 8:13.
What translation should I read Numbers 8:13 in?
Numbers 8:13 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 8:13?
Numbers 8:13 reads (ASV): “And thou shalt set the Levites before Aaron, and before his sons, and offer them for a wave-offering unto Jehovah. ” 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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