Numbers 8:5 asv — And Jehovah spake unto Moses, saying,

American Standard Version

"And Jehovah spake unto Moses, saying, "

— Numbers 8:5, American Standard Version

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Numbers 8 — Context

2

Speak unto Aaron, and say unto him, When thou lightest the lamps, the seven lamps shall give light in front of the candlestick.

3

And Aaron did so; he lighted the lamps thereof so as to give light in front of the candlestick, as Jehovah commanded Moses.

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And this was the work of the candlestick, beaten work of gold; unto the base thereof, and unto the flowers thereof, it was beaten work: according unto the pattern which Jehovah had showed Moses, so he made the candlestick.

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And Jehovah spake unto Moses, saying,

6

Take the Levites from among the children of Israel, and cleanse them.

7

And thus shalt thou do unto them, to cleanse them: sprinkle the water of expiation upon them, and let them cause a razor to pass over all their flesh, and let them wash their clothes, and cleanse themselves.

8

Then let them take a young bullock, and its meal-offering, fine flour mingled with oil; and another young bullock shalt thou take for a sin-offering.

Numbers 8:5 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Numbers 8:5 say?
Numbers 8:5 in the American Standard Version reads: “And Jehovah spake unto Moses, saying, ”
Where is Numbers 8:5 in the Bible?
Numbers 8:5 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Numbers, chapter 8, verse 5.
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 8:5.
What translation should I read Numbers 8:5 in?
Numbers 8:5 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 8:5?
Numbers 8:5 reads (ASV): “And Jehovah spake unto Moses, saying, ” 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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