Numbers 8:13 nasb — "You shall have the Levites stand before Aaron and before his sons so as to present them as a wave offering to the LORD.

NASB

""You shall have the Levites stand before Aaron and before his sons so as to present them as a wave offering to the LORD."

— Numbers 8:13, NASB

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Numbers 8 — Context

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and present the Levites before the LORD; and the sons of Israel shall lay their hands on the Levites.

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"Aaron then shall present the Levites before the LORD as a wave offering from the sons of Israel, that they may qualify to perform the service of the LORD.

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"Now the Levites shall lay their hands on the heads of the bulls; then offer the one for a sin offering and the other for a burnt offering to the LORD, to make atonement for the Levites.

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"You shall have the Levites stand before Aaron and before his sons so as to present them as a wave offering to the LORD.

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"Thus you shall separate the Levites from among the sons of Israel, and the Levites shall be Mine.

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"Then after that the Levites may go in to serve the tent of meeting. But you shall cleanse them and present them as a wave offering;

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for they are wholly given to Me from among the sons of Israel. I have taken them for Myself instead of every first issue of the womb, the firstborn of all the sons of Israel.

Numbers 8:13 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Numbers 8:13 say?
Numbers 8:13 in the NASB reads: “"You shall have the Levites stand before Aaron and before his sons so as to present them as a wave offering to the LORD.”
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 (NASB): “"You shall have the Levites stand before Aaron and before his sons so as to present them as a wave offering to 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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