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Numbers 8

Numbers 8:11

Cleansing the Levites · Numbers 8:5–22
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Translations

Modern
Aaron is to present the Levites before the LORD as a wave offering from the sons of Israel, so that they may perform the service of the LORD.
Traditional
And Aaron shall offer the Levites before the Lord for an offering of the children of Israel, that they may execute the service of the Lord.
Literal
And Aaron shall offer the Levites a wave offering before the face of YHWH from the sons of Israel, that they may perform the service of YHWH.
Latin
Et offeret Aaron Levitas, munus in conspectu Domini a filiis Israël, ut serviant in ministerio ejus.

Original

Hebrew
English
Aaron is to present the Levites before the LORD as a wave offering from the sons of Israel, so that they may perform the service of the LORD.

Notes

Numbers 8:11

The mention of Aaron's raised hands suggests that Israel offered the Levites to the Lord as a wave offering. Priests would lift up this type of offering to the Lord (compare Leviticus 7:30). The Levites committed themselves to tasks that made them living and holy sacrifices (compare Romans 12:1).

Numbers 8:10–11

laying their hands on them: Israel acknowledged the Levites' special status and offered them as their representatives in the presence of the Lord (8:16).

Numbers 8:5–22

The Lord gave instructions for the dedication and cleansing of the Levites. The Levites were set apart to serve in the tabernacle.

People

Aaron: Moses' brother, first high priest of Israel Israel: Patriarch, son of Isaac, father of twelve tribes Levi: Son of Jacob; progenitor of the Levites

Glossary

Biblical Concept of Law Cattle Deuteronomy, Book of Numbers, Book of Ordain, Ordination

Topics

Hand in Ordaining the Levites Levites: Consecration of Priest: To officiate in Consecrations of Levites The Levites: Ceremonies at Consecration of Presenting Them to God As an offering for the People