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class="vheadingv"><b>Verse</b><a href="/bsb/numbers/4.htm" class="clickchap" style="color:#001320" title="Click any translation name for full chapter">  (Click for Chapter)</a></div><div id="par"><span class="versiontext"><a href="/niv/numbers/4.htm">New International Version</a></span><br />All the men from thirty to fifty years of age who came to serve in the work at the tent of meeting,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nlt/numbers/4.htm">New Living Translation</a></span><br />The list included all the men between thirty and fifty years of age who were eligible for service in the Tabernacle,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/esv/numbers/4.htm">English Standard Version</a></span><br />from thirty years old up to fifty years old, everyone who could come on duty, for service in the tent of meeting—<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/bsb/numbers/4.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a></span><br />everyone from thirty to fifty years old who came to serve in the work at the Tent of Meeting.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/kjv/numbers/4.htm">King James Bible</a></span><br />From thirty years old and upward even unto fifty years old, every one that entereth into the service, for the work in the tabernacle of the congregation,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nkjv/numbers/4.htm">New King James Version</a></span><br />from thirty years old and above, even to fifty years old, everyone who entered the service for work in the tabernacle of meeting—<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb_/numbers/4.htm">New American Standard Bible</a></span><br />from thirty years old and upward even to fifty years old, everyone who could enter the service for work in the tent of meeting—<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb/numbers/4.htm">NASB 1995</a></span><br />from thirty years and upward even to fifty years old, everyone who entered the service for work in the tent of meeting.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb77/numbers/4.htm">NASB 1977 </a></span><br />from thirty years and upward even to fifty years old, everyone who entered the service for work in the tent of meeting.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsb/numbers/4.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a></span><br />from thirty years and upward even to fifty years old, everyone who entered the duty of service in the tent of meeting,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/amp/numbers/4.htm">Amplified Bible</a></span><br />from thirty years and upward even to fifty years old, everyone who entered the service for work in the Tent of Meeting (tabernacle);<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/csb/numbers/4.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />those from thirty years old to fifty years old, everyone who was qualified for work at the tent of meeting.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hcsb/numbers/4.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />those from 30 years old to 50 years old, everyone who was qualified for work at the tent of meeting. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/asv/numbers/4.htm">American Standard Version</a></span><br />from thirty years old and upward even unto fifty years old, every one that entered upon the service, for work in the tent of meeting,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/erv/numbers/4.htm">English Revised Version</a></span><br />from thirty years old and upward even unto fifty years old, every one that entered upon the service, for work in the tent of meeting,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gwt/numbers/4.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a></span><br />All the men between the ages of 30 and 50 who were qualified to serve at the tent of meeting were registered.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/isv/numbers/4.htm">International Standard Version</a></span><br />from 30 to 50 years old; that is, everyone who entered the service to perform work at the Tent of Meeting.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/msb/numbers/4.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a></span><br />everyone from thirty to fifty years old who came to serve in the work at the Tent of Meeting.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/net/numbers/4.htm">NET Bible</a></span><br />from thirty years old and upward to fifty years old, everyone who entered the company for the work in the tent of meeting--<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nheb/numbers/4.htm">New Heart English Bible</a></span><br />from thirty years old and upward even to fifty years old, everyone who entered into the service, for work in the Tent of Meeting,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/wbt/numbers/4.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a></span><br />From thirty years old and upward even to fifty years old, every one that entereth into the service for the work in the tabernacle of the congregation,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/web/numbers/4.htm">World English Bible</a></span><br />from thirty years old and upward even to fifty years old—everyone who entered into the service for work in the Tent of Meeting, <div class="vheading2"><b>Literal Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsv/numbers/4.htm">Literal Standard Version</a></span><br />from a son of thirty years and upward even to a son of fifty years, everyone who is going in to the host, for service in the Tent of Meeting,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/ylt/numbers/4.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a></span><br /> from a son of thirty years and upward even unto a son of fifty years, every one who is going in to the host, for service in the tent of meeting,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/slt/numbers/4.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a></span><br />From the son of thirty years, even to the son of fifty years, all going forth to war, for the service in the tent of appointment;<div class="vheading2"><b>Catholic Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/drb/numbers/4.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a></span><br />From thirty years old and upward, unto fifty years old, all that go in to fulfil the rites of the tabernacle of the covenant: <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cpdv/numbers/4.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a></span><br />from thirty years and above, even to the fiftieth year, all who enter to fulfill the rituals of the tabernacle of the covenant.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nabre/numbers/4.htm">New American Bible</a></span><br />all from thirty up to fifty years of age who will join the personnel to work in the tent of meeting—<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nrsvce/numbers/4.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a></span><br />from thirty years old up to fifty years old, everyone who qualified for work relating to the tent of meeting—<div class="vheading2"><b>Translations from Aramaic</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lamsa/numbers/4.htm">Lamsa Bible</a></span><br />From thirty years old and upward to fifty years old, every able man, for the work in the tabernacle of the congregation,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hpbt/numbers/4.htm">Peshitta Holy Bible Translated</a></span><br />From a son of three years and above and unto a son of five years, everyone who comes into the host to the service of the Time Tabernacle.<div class="vheading2"><b>OT Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/jps/numbers/4.htm">JPS Tanakh 1917</a></span><br />from thirty years old and upward even unto fifty years old, every one that entered upon the service, for service in the tent of meeting,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/sep/numbers/4.htm">Brenton Septuagint Translation</a></span><br />from five and twenty years old and upward till fifty years old, every one that goes in to minister in the services of the tabernacle of witness.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/parallel/numbers/4-43.htm">Additional Translations ...</a></span></div></div></div><div id="centbox"><div class="padcent"><a name="audio" id="audio"></a><div class="vheadingv"><b>Audio Bible</b></div><iframe width="100%" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/yauBFvKLNNo?start=1405" title="YouTube video player" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" allowfullscreen></iframe><span class="p"><br /><br /><br /></span><div class="vheadingv"><b>Context</b></div><span class="hdg"><a href="/bsb/numbers/4.htm">The Numbering of the Levite Clans</a></span><br>…<span class="reftext">42</span>And the Merarites were numbered by their clans and families, <span class="reftext">43</span><span class="highl"><a href="/hebrew/3605.htm" title="3605: kāl- (N-msc) -- The whole, all. Or kowl; from kalal; properly, the whole; hence, all, any or every.">everyone</a> <a href="/hebrew/7970.htm" title="7970: šə·lō·šîm (Number-cp) -- Thirty. Or shloshiym; multiple of shalowsh; thirty; or thirtieth.">from thirty</a> <a href="/hebrew/1121.htm" title="1121: mib·ben (Prep-m:: N-msc) -- Son. From banah; a son, in the widest sense (like 'ab, 'ach, etc.)."></a> <a href="/hebrew/8141.htm" title="8141: šā·nāh (N-fs) -- A year. (in plura or shanah; from shanah; a year."></a> <a href="/hebrew/4605.htm" title="4605: wā·ma‘·lāh (Conj-w:: Adv:: 3fs) -- From alah; properly, the upper part, used only adverbially with prefix upward, above, overhead, from the top, etc."></a> <a href="/hebrew/5704.htm" title="5704: wə·‘aḏ (Conj-w:: Prep) -- As far as, even to, up to, until, while. Properly, the same as ad; as far as, whether of space or time or degree.">to</a> <a href="/hebrew/2572.htm" title="2572: ḥă·miš·šîm (Number-cp) -- Fifty. Multiple of chamesh; fifty.">fifty</a> <a href="/hebrew/1121.htm" title="1121: ben- (N-msc) -- Son. From banah; a son, in the widest sense (like 'ab, 'ach, etc.).">years old</a> <a href="/hebrew/8141.htm" title="8141: šā·nāh (N-fs) -- A year. (in plura or shanah; from shanah; a year."></a> <a href="/hebrew/935.htm" title="935: hab·bā (Art:: V-Qal-Prtcpl-ms) -- To come in, come, go in, go. A primitive root; to go or come.">who came</a> <a href="/hebrew/6635.htm" title="6635: laṣ·ṣā·ḇā (Prep-l, Art:: N-cs) -- Or tsbadah; from tsaba'; a mass of persons, especially reg. Organized for war; by implication, a campaign, literally or figuratively.">to serve</a> <a href="/hebrew/5656.htm" title="5656: la·‘ă·ḇō·ḏāh (Prep-l:: N-fs) -- Labor, service. Or mabowdah; from abad; work of any kind.">in the work</a> <a href="/hebrew/168.htm" title="168: bə·’ō·hel (Prep-b:: N-msc) -- A tent. From 'ahal; a tent.">at the Tent</a> <a href="/hebrew/4150.htm" title="4150: mō·w·‘êḏ (N-ms) -- Appointed time, place, or meeting. ">of Meeting.</a> </span><span class="reftext">44</span>The men registered by their clans numbered 3,200.…<div class="cred"><a href="//berean.bible">Berean Standard Bible</a> · <a href="//berean.bible/downloads.htm">Download</a></div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="crossref" id="crossref"></a><div class="vheading">Cross References</div><div id="crf"><span class="crossverse"><a href="/numbers/1-3.htm">Numbers 1:3</a></span><br />You and Aaron are to number those who are twenty years of age or older by their divisions—everyone who can serve in Israel’s army.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/numbers/8-24.htm">Numbers 8:24-26</a></span><br />“This applies to the Levites: Men twenty-five years of age or older shall enter to perform the service in the work at the Tent of Meeting. / But at the age of fifty, they must retire from performing the work and no longer serve. / After that, they may assist their brothers in fulfilling their duties at the Tent of Meeting, but they themselves are not to do the work. This is how you are to assign responsibilities to the Levites.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/numbers/3-15.htm">Numbers 3:15</a></span><br />“Number the Levites by their families and clans. You are to count every male a month old or more.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/numbers/1-45.htm">Numbers 1:45-46</a></span><br />So all the Israelites twenty years of age or older who could serve in Israel’s army were counted according to their families. / And all those counted totaled 603,550.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/numbers/26-2.htm">Numbers 26:2</a></span><br />“Take a census of the whole congregation of Israel by the houses of their fathers—all those twenty years of age or older who can serve in the army of Israel.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_chronicles/23-3.htm">1 Chronicles 23:3</a></span><br />The Levites thirty years of age or older were counted, and the total number of men was 38,000.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_chronicles/23-24.htm">1 Chronicles 23:24</a></span><br />These were the descendants of Levi by their families—the heads of families, registered individually by name—those twenty years of age or older who worked in the service of the house of the LORD.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_chronicles/23-27.htm">1 Chronicles 23:27</a></span><br />For according to the final instructions of David, the Levites twenty years of age or older were counted,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_chronicles/23-32.htm">1 Chronicles 23:32</a></span><br />So the Levites were to carry out the responsibilities for the Tent of Meeting and the Holy Place, and, under their brothers the descendants of Aaron, the service of the house of the LORD.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/2_chronicles/31-17.htm">2 Chronicles 31:17</a></span><br />and to the priests enrolled according to their families in the genealogy, as well as to the Levites twenty years of age or older, according to their responsibilities and divisions.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/exodus/30-14.htm">Exodus 30:14</a></span><br />Everyone twenty years of age or older who crosses over must give this offering to the LORD.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/leviticus/27-3.htm">Leviticus 27:3</a></span><br />if the valuation concerns a male from twenty to sixty years of age, then your valuation shall be fifty shekels of silver, according to the sanctuary shekel.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/luke/3-23.htm">Luke 3:23</a></span><br />Jesus Himself was about thirty years old when He began His ministry. He was regarded as the son of Joseph, the son of Heli,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/matthew/4-18.htm">Matthew 4:18-22</a></span><br />As Jesus was walking beside the Sea of Galilee, He saw two brothers, Simon called Peter and his brother Andrew. They were casting a net into the sea, for they were fishermen. / “Come, follow Me,” Jesus said, “and I will make you fishers of men.” / And at once they left their nets and followed Him. ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/matthew/10-1.htm">Matthew 10:1-4</a></span><br />And calling His twelve disciples to Him, Jesus gave them authority over unclean spirits, so that they could drive them out and heal every disease and sickness. / These are the names of the twelve apostles: first Simon, called Peter, and his brother Andrew; James son of Zebedee, and his brother John; / Philip and Bartholomew; Thomas and Matthew the tax collector; James son of Alphaeus, and Thaddaeus; ...</div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div><p class="tsk2">From thirty years old and upward even to fifty years old, every one that enters into the service, for the work in the tabernacle of the congregation,</p><p class="hdg">no reference </p><div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/numbers/4-39.htm">Age</a> <a href="/numbers/4-41.htm">Congregation</a> <a href="/numbers/4-39.htm">Enter</a> <a href="/numbers/4-39.htm">Entered</a> <a href="/numbers/4-39.htm">Entereth</a> <a href="/numbers/4-39.htm">Fifty</a> <a href="/numbers/4-39.htm">Host</a> <a href="/numbers/4-39.htm">Labour</a> <a href="/numbers/4-41.htm">Meeting</a> <a href="/numbers/4-41.htm">Service</a> <a href="/numbers/4-41.htm">Tabernacle</a> <a href="/numbers/4-41.htm">Tent</a> <a href="/numbers/4-39.htm">Upward</a> <a href="/numbers/4-41.htm">Work</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/numbers/4-47.htm">Age</a> <a href="/numbers/4-47.htm">Congregation</a> <a href="/numbers/4-47.htm">Enter</a> <a href="/numbers/4-47.htm">Entered</a> <a href="/1_samuel/22-5.htm">Entereth</a> <a href="/numbers/4-47.htm">Fifty</a> <a href="/numbers/8-24.htm">Host</a> <a href="/2_samuel/16-19.htm">Labour</a> <a href="/numbers/4-47.htm">Meeting</a> <a href="/numbers/4-47.htm">Service</a> <a href="/numbers/4-47.htm">Tabernacle</a> <a href="/numbers/4-47.htm">Tent</a> <a href="/numbers/4-47.htm">Upward</a> <a href="/numbers/4-47.htm">Work</a><div class="vheading2">Numbers 4</div><span class="reftext">1. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/numbers/4-1.htm">The age at which the Levites were to serve, and the duration of the service</a></span><br><span class="reftext">4. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/numbers/4-4.htm">The duty of the Kohathites</a></span><br><span class="reftext">16. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/numbers/4-16.htm">The charge of Eleazar</a></span><br><span class="reftext">17. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/numbers/4-17.htm">The office of the priests</a></span><br><span class="reftext">21. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/numbers/4-21.htm">The duty of the Gershonites</a></span><br><span class="reftext">29. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/numbers/4-29.htm">Of the Merarites</a></span><br><span class="reftext">34. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/numbers/4-34.htm">The number of the Kohathites</a></span><br><span class="reftext">38. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/numbers/4-38.htm">Of the Gershonites</a></span><br><span class="reftext">42. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/numbers/4-42.htm">And of the Merarites</a></span><br></div></div><div id="mdd"><div align="center"><div class="bot2"><table align="center" width="100%"><tr><td><div align="center"> <script id="3d27ed63fc4348d5b062c4527ae09445"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=51ce25d5-1a8c-424a-8695-4bd48c750f35&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; 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The age of thirty was often seen as the beginning of a man's full maturity and capability to take on significant responsibilities. For example, Joseph began his service to Pharaoh at age thirty (<a href="/genesis/41-46.htm">Genesis 41:46</a>), and David became king at thirty (<a href="/2_samuel/5-4.htm">2 Samuel 5:4</a>). The age of fifty marked the end of this period of service, allowing for a transition to roles that required less physical exertion. This age range ensured that those serving were at their peak in terms of physical and mental capabilities, crucial for the demanding tasks associated with the Tent of Meeting.<p><b>who came to serve</b><br>The Hebrew word for "serve" here implies a dedicated and consecrated service, often associated with priestly or Levitical duties. This service was not merely a job but a sacred duty, reflecting a life set apart for God's work. The Levites were chosen by God to assist the priests and perform tasks related to the Tabernacle, emphasizing the importance of their role in maintaining the spiritual life of the Israelite community. This service was a form of worship and obedience to God's commands, highlighting the Levites' unique position among the tribes of Israel.<p><b>in the work</b><br>The "work" referred to the various tasks required for the maintenance and operation of the Tent of Meeting, including setting up, taking down, and transporting the Tabernacle and its furnishings. This work was both physically demanding and spiritually significant, as it involved handling sacred objects and ensuring the proper functioning of the central place of worship for the Israelites. The Levites' work was essential for the community's ability to worship and maintain their covenant relationship with God.<p><b>at the Tent of Meeting</b><br>The Tent of Meeting, also known as the Tabernacle, was the portable sanctuary used by the Israelites during their wilderness journey. It was the central place of worship and the location where God's presence dwelled among His people. The Tent of Meeting was a precursor to the Temple in Jerusalem and held great significance as the focal point of Israelite religious life. It was here that sacrifices were offered, and God's instructions were received. The Tent of Meeting symbolized God's desire to dwell with His people and foreshadowed the coming of Jesus Christ, who "tabernacled" among us (<a href="/john/1-14.htm">John 1:14</a>), fulfilling the ultimate purpose of God's presence with humanity.<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <b><a href="/topical/t/the_kohathites.htm">The Kohathites</a></b><br>A Levitical family responsible for the care of the most sacred objects of the Tabernacle, including the Ark of the Covenant.<br><br>2. <b><a href="/topical/m/moses.htm">Moses</a></b><br>The leader of the Israelites, who received and communicated God's instructions regarding the organization and duties of the Levites.<br><br>3. <b><a href="/topical/t/the_tent_of_meeting.htm">The Tent of Meeting (Tabernacle)</a></b><br>The portable earthly dwelling place of God among the Israelites, where the Kohathites performed their duties.<br><br>4. <b><a href="/topical/t/the_wilderness.htm">The Wilderness</a></b><br>The setting for the Israelites' journey from Egypt to the Promised Land, where the Tabernacle was set up and taken down as they traveled.<br><br>5. <b><a href="/topical/t/the_age_range.htm">The Age Range (30-50 years)</a></b><br>The specified age range for those eligible to serve in the Tabernacle, indicating a period of maturity and strength.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><b><a href="/topical/t/the_importance_of_service.htm">The Importance of Service</a></b><br>The Kohathites' role underscores the value of serving God with dedication and reverence. Each believer is called to serve in their capacity, using their gifts for God's glory.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/m/maturity_and_responsibility.htm">Maturity and Responsibility</a></b><br>The age range of 30 to 50 years signifies a time of maturity and strength. In our spiritual walk, we should strive for maturity, taking on responsibilities that align with our growth in faith.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/s/sacredness_of_worship.htm">Sacredness of Worship</a></b><br>The Kohathites' duties remind us of the sacredness of worship and the need to approach God with reverence. Our worship should be heartfelt and sincere, recognizing the holiness of God.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/c/community_and_cooperation.htm">Community and Cooperation</a></b><br>The organization of the Levites illustrates the importance of community and cooperation in fulfilling God's work. We are called to work together as the body of Christ, each part contributing to the whole.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/f/faithfulness_in_assigned_roles.htm">Faithfulness in Assigned Roles</a></b><br>Just as the Kohathites were faithful in their specific roles, we are encouraged to be faithful in whatever God has entrusted to us, knowing that every role is significant in His kingdom.<div class="vheading2">Lists and Questions</div><a href="/top10/lessons_from_numbers_4.htm">Top 10 Lessons from Numbers 4</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/what_is_'called_into_marvelous_light'.htm">Why did Jesus start His ministry at age 30?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/why_do_levites_start_at_25_or_30.htm">Why does Numbers 8:24-25 state Levites begin serving at age 25, while Numbers 4:3 says they start at age 30?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/why_the_merarites'_age_range_for_duties.htm">Numbers 4:29-30 - Why does God prescribe a seemingly arbitrary age range for the Merarites' duties, and does this contradict other biblical texts about priestly service?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/is_it_plausible_only_men_30-50_served.htm">Numbers 4:3 - How historically plausible is the requirement that only men aged 30 to 50 perform such physically demanding tasks for the Tabernacle?</a><a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/commentaries/numbers/4-43.htm">Parallel Commentaries ...</a></span><span class="p"><br /><br /><br /></span><a name="lexicon" id="lexicon"></a><div class="vheading">Hebrew</div><span class="word">everyone</span><br /><span class="heb">כָּל־</span> <span class="translit">(kāl-)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - masculine singular construct<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_3605.htm">Strong's 3605: </a> </span><span class="str2">The whole, all, any, every</span><br /><br /><span class="word">from thirty</span><br /><span class="heb">שְׁלֹשִׁ֤ים</span> <span class="translit">(šə·lō·šîm)</span><br /><span class="parse">Number - common plural<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_7970.htm">Strong's 7970: </a> </span><span class="str2">Thirty, thirtieth</span><br /><br /><span class="word">to</span><br /><span class="heb">וְעַ֖ד</span> <span class="translit">(wə·‘aḏ)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunctive waw | Preposition<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_5704.htm">Strong's 5704: </a> </span><span class="str2">As far as, even to, up to, until, while</span><br /><br /><span class="word">fifty</span><br /><span class="heb">חֲמִשִּׁ֣ים</span> <span class="translit">(ḥă·miš·šîm)</span><br /><span class="parse">Number - common plural<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_2572.htm">Strong's 2572: </a> </span><span class="str2">Fifty</span><br /><br /><span class="word">years old</span><br /><span class="heb">בֶּן־</span> <span class="translit">(ben-)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - masculine singular construct<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_1121.htm">Strong's 1121: </a> </span><span class="str2">A son</span><br /><br /><span class="word">who came</span><br /><span class="heb">הַבָּא֙</span> <span class="translit">(hab·bā)</span><br /><span class="parse">Article | Verb - Qal - Participle - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_935.htm">Strong's 935: </a> </span><span class="str2">To come in, come, go in, go</span><br /><br /><span class="word">to serve</span><br /><span class="heb">לַצָּבָ֔א</span> <span class="translit">(laṣ·ṣā·ḇā)</span><br /><span class="parse">Preposition-l, Article | Noun - common singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_6635.htm">Strong's 6635: </a> </span><span class="str2">A mass of persons, reg, organized for, war, a campaign</span><br /><br /><span class="word">in the work</span><br /><span class="heb">לַעֲבֹדָ֖ה</span> <span class="translit">(la·‘ă·ḇō·ḏāh)</span><br /><span class="parse">Preposition-l | Noun - feminine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_5656.htm">Strong's 5656: </a> </span><span class="str2">Work of any kind</span><br /><br /><span class="word">at the Tent</span><br /><span class="heb">בְּאֹ֥הֶל</span> <span class="translit">(bə·’ō·hel)</span><br /><span class="parse">Preposition-b | Noun - masculine singular construct<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_168.htm">Strong's 168: </a> </span><span class="str2">A tent</span><br /><br /><span class="word">of Meeting.</span><br /><span class="heb">מוֹעֵֽד׃</span> <span class="translit">(mō·w·‘êḏ)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_4150.htm">Strong's 4150: </a> </span><span class="str2">Appointed time, place, or meeting</span><br /><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/numbers/4-43.htm">Numbers 4:43 NIV</a><br /><a href="/nlt/numbers/4-43.htm">Numbers 4:43 NLT</a><br /><a href="/esv/numbers/4-43.htm">Numbers 4:43 ESV</a><br /><a href="/nasb/numbers/4-43.htm">Numbers 4:43 NASB</a><br /><a href="/kjv/numbers/4-43.htm">Numbers 4:43 KJV</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="//bibleapps.com/numbers/4-43.htm">Numbers 4:43 BibleApps.com</a><br /><a href="//bibliaparalela.com/numbers/4-43.htm">Numbers 4:43 Biblia Paralela</a><br /><a href="//holybible.com.cn/numbers/4-43.htm">Numbers 4:43 Chinese Bible</a><br /><a href="//saintebible.com/numbers/4-43.htm">Numbers 4:43 French Bible</a><br /><a href="/catholic/numbers/4-43.htm">Numbers 4:43 Catholic Bible</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/numbers/4-43.htm">OT Law: Numbers 4:43 From thirty years old and upward even (Nu Num.) </a></div></div></td></tr></table></div><div id="left"><a href="/numbers/4-42.htm" onmouseover='lft.src="/leftgif.png"' onmouseout='lft.src="/left.png"' title="Numbers 4:42"><img src="/left.png" name="lft" border="0" alt="Numbers 4:42" /></a></div><div id="right"><a href="/numbers/4-44.htm" onmouseover='rght.src="/rightgif.png"' onmouseout='rght.src="/right.png"' title="Numbers 4:44"><img src="/right.png" name="rght" border="0" alt="Numbers 4:44" /></a></div><div id="botleft"><a href="#" onmouseover='botleft.src="/botleftgif.png"' onmouseout='botleft.src="/botleft.png"' title="Top of Page"><img src="/botleft.png" name="botleft" border="0" alt="Top of Page" /></a></div><div id="botright"><a href="#" onmouseover='botright.src="/botrightgif.png"' onmouseout='botright.src="/botright.png"' title="Top of Page"><img src="/botright.png" name="botright" border="0" alt="Top of Page" /></a></div><div id="bot"><iframe width="100%" height="1500" scrolling="no" src="/botmenubhnew2.htm" frameborder="0"></iframe></div></td></tr></table></div></body></html>