Translations
Modern
For the Levites have been wholly given to Me from among the sons of Israel. I have taken them for Myself in place of all who come first from the womb, the firstborn of all the sons of Israel.
Traditional
For they are wholly given unto me from among the children of Israel; instead of such as open every womb, even instead of the firstborn of all the children of Israel, have I taken them unto me.
Literal
For they are wholly given to Me from the midst of the sons of Israel. Instead of him who opens every womb—the firstborn of all the sons of Israel—I have taken them for Myself.
Latin
Pro primogenitis quæ aperiunt omnem vulvam in Israël, accepi eos.
Original
Hebrew
English
For the Levites have been wholly given to Me from among the sons of Israel. I have taken them for Myself in place of all who come first from the womb, the firstborn of all the sons of Israel.
Notes
The Levites offered the right sacrifices before doing their work in the Tent of Meeting (8:15).
The Lord gave instructions for the dedication and cleansing of the Levites. The Levites were set apart to serve in the tabernacle.
People
Israel: Patriarch, son of Isaac, father of twelve tribes
Glossary
Biblical Concept of Law Cattle Deuteronomy, Book of Numbers, Book of Ordain, Ordination
Topics
Firstborn: Levites Taken Instead of Firstborn of the Families of Israel Levites: Consecration of Levites: Substituted in the Place of the Firstborn Children Priest: To officiate in Consecrations of Levites The Levites: Taken Instead of the First-Born of Israel