Numbers 8:25 kjv — And from the age of fifty years they shall cease waiting upon the service thereof, and shall serve no more:

King James Version

"And from the age of fifty years they shall cease waiting upon the service thereof, and shall serve no more:"

— Numbers 8:25, King James Version

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Numbers 8 — Context

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And after that went the Levites in to do their service in the tabernacle of the congregation before Aaron, and before his sons: as the Lord had commanded Moses concerning the Levites, so did they unto them.

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And the Lord spake unto Moses, saying,

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This is it that belongeth unto the Levites: from twenty and five years old and upward they shall go in to wait upon the service of the tabernacle of the congregation:

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And from the age of fifty years they shall cease waiting upon the service thereof, and shall serve no more:

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But shall minister with their brethren in the tabernacle of the congregation, to keep the charge, and shall do no service. Thus shalt thou do unto the Levites touching their charge.

Numbers 8:25 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Numbers 8:25 say?
Numbers 8:25 in the King James Version reads: “And from the age of fifty years they shall cease waiting upon the service thereof, and shall serve no more:”
Where is Numbers 8:25 in the Bible?
Numbers 8:25 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Numbers, chapter 8, verse 25.
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 8:25.
What translation should I read Numbers 8:25 in?
Numbers 8:25 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 8:25?
Numbers 8:25 reads (KJV): “And from the age of fifty years they shall cease waiting upon the service thereof, and shall serve no more:” 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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