Numbers 8:3 net — And Aaron did so; he set up the lamps to face toward the front of the lampstand, as the LORD commanded Moses.

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"And Aaron did so; he set up the lamps to face toward the front of the lampstand, as the LORD commanded Moses."

— Numbers 8:3, NET Bible

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Numbers 8 — Context

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Lighting the Lamps The LORD spoke to Moses:

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“Speak to Aaron and tell him,‘When you set up the lamps, the seven lamps are to give light in front of the lampstand.’”

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And Aaron did so; he set up the lamps to face toward the front of the lampstand, as the LORD commanded Moses.

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This is how the lampstand was made: It was beaten work in gold; from its shaft to its flowers it was beaten work. According to the pattern which the LORD had shown Moses, so he made the lampstand.

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The Separation of the Levites Then the LORD spoke to Moses:

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“Take the Levites from among the Israelites and purify them.

Numbers 8:3 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Numbers 8:3 say?
Numbers 8:3 in the NET Bible reads: “And Aaron did so; he set up the lamps to face toward the front of the lampstand, as the LORD commanded Moses.”
Where is Numbers 8:3 in the Bible?
Numbers 8:3 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Numbers, chapter 8, verse 3.
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 8:3.
What translation should I read Numbers 8:3 in?
Numbers 8:3 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 8:3?
Numbers 8:3 reads (NET): “And Aaron did so; he set up the lamps to face toward the front of the lampstand, as the LORD commanded Moses.” 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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