Numbers 8:6 bbe — Take the Levites out from among the children of Israel and make them clean.

Bible in Basic English

"Take the Levites out from among the children of Israel and make them clean."

— Numbers 8:6, Bible in Basic English

Read in Another Translation

5 of 21 translations

Numbers 8:6 in Other Translations

2 versions All translations

Numbers 8 — Context

3

And Aaron did so; he put the lights in their places so that they gave light in front of the support, as the Lord gave orders to Moses.

4

The support for the lights was of hammered gold work, from its base to its flowers it was of hammered work; from the design which the Lord had given to Moses, he made the support for the lights.

5

And the Lord said to Moses,

6

Take the Levites out from among the children of Israel and make them clean.

7

And this is how you are to make them clean: let the holy water which takes away sin be put on them, and let the hair all over their bodies be cut off with a sharp blade, and let their clothing be washed and their bodies made clean.

8

Then let them take a young ox and its meal offering, crushed grain mixed with oil, and take another ox for a sin-offering.

9

And make the Levites come forward in front of the Tent of meeting, and let all the children of Israel come together:

Numbers 8:6 — Frequently Asked Questions

7 questions
What does Numbers 8:6 say?
Numbers 8:6 in the Bible in Basic English reads: “Take the Levites out from among the children of Israel and make them clean.”
Where is Numbers 8:6 in the Bible?
Numbers 8:6 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Numbers, chapter 8, verse 6.
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 8:6.
What translation should I read Numbers 8:6 in?
Numbers 8:6 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 8:6?
Numbers 8:6 reads (BBE): “Take the Levites out from among the children of Israel and make them clean.” 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.
GodsGoodBook logo

GodsGoodBook

Making God's Word accessible to everyone

Experience the Bible like never before with multiple translations, powerful search tools, and features to make God's Word personal to you. Completely free, forever.

Features

15+ Bible Translations
Powerful Search Tools
Highlight & Annotate
Share Verses
100% Free Forever
© 2025 GodsGoodBookVersion 1.8.2