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class="vheadingv"><b>Verse</b><a href="/bsb/numbers/3.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/3.htm">New International Version</a></span><br />The Kohathite clans were to camp on the south side of the tabernacle.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nlt/numbers/3.htm">New Living Translation</a></span><br />and they were assigned the area south of the Tabernacle for their camp.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/esv/numbers/3.htm">English Standard Version</a></span><br />The clans of the sons of Kohath were to camp on the south side of the tabernacle,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/bsb/numbers/3.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a></span><br />The clans of the Kohathites were to camp on the south side of the tabernacle,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/kjv/numbers/3.htm">King James Bible</a></span><br />The families of the sons of Kohath shall pitch on the side of the tabernacle southward.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nkjv/numbers/3.htm">New King James Version</a></span><br />The families of the children of Kohath were to camp on the south side of the tabernacle.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb_/numbers/3.htm">New American Standard Bible</a></span><br />The families of the sons of Kohath were to camp on the south side of the tabernacle,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb/numbers/3.htm">NASB 1995</a></span><br />The families of the sons of Kohath were to camp on the southward side of the tabernacle,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb77/numbers/3.htm">NASB 1977 </a></span><br />The families of the sons of Kohath were to camp on the southward side of the tabernacle,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsb/numbers/3.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a></span><br />The families of the sons of Kohath were to camp on the southward side of the tabernacle,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/amp/numbers/3.htm">Amplified Bible</a></span><br />The families of the sons of Kohath were to camp on the south side of the tabernacle,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/csb/numbers/3.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />The clans of the Kohathites camped on the south side of the tabernacle,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hcsb/numbers/3.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />The clans of the Kohathites camped on the south side of the tabernacle,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/asv/numbers/3.htm">American Standard Version</a></span><br />The families of the sons of Kohath shall encamp on the side of the tabernacle southward.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/erv/numbers/3.htm">English Revised Version</a></span><br />The families of the sons of Kohath shall pitch on the side of the tabernacle southward.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gwt/numbers/3.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a></span><br />The families descended from Kohath put up their tents on the south side of the tent of meeting.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gnt/numbers/3.htm">Good News Translation</a></span><br />This clan was to camp on the south side of the Tent, <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/isv/numbers/3.htm">International Standard Version</a></span><br />The descendants of Kohath encamped beside the tent toward the south. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/msb/numbers/3.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a></span><br />The clans of the Kohathites were to camp on the south side of the tabernacle,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/net/numbers/3.htm">NET Bible</a></span><br />The families of the Kohathites were to camp on the south side of the tabernacle.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nheb/numbers/3.htm">New Heart English Bible</a></span><br />The families of the sons of Kohath shall camp on the south side of the tabernacle.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/wbt/numbers/3.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a></span><br />The families of the sons of Kohath shall pitch on the side of the tabernacle southward.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/web/numbers/3.htm">World English Bible</a></span><br />The families of the sons of Kohath shall encamp on the south side of the tabernacle. <div class="vheading2"><b>Literal Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsv/numbers/3.htm">Literal Standard Version</a></span><br />The families of the sons of Kohath encamp southward by the side of the Dwelling Place.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/ylt/numbers/3.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a></span><br /> The families of the sons of Kohath encamp by the side of the tabernacle southward.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/slt/numbers/3.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a></span><br />The families of the sons of Kohath shall encamp by the thigh of the tent to the south.<div class="vheading2"><b>Catholic Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/drb/numbers/3.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a></span><br />And shall camp on the south side. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cpdv/numbers/3.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a></span><br />and they shall encamp toward the south side.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nabre/numbers/3.htm">New American Bible</a></span><br />The clans of the Kohathites camped on the south side of the tabernacle.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nrsvce/numbers/3.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a></span><br />The clans of the Kohathites were to camp on the south side of the tabernacle,<div class="vheading2"><b>Translations from Aramaic</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lamsa/numbers/3.htm">Lamsa Bible</a></span><br />The families of the sons of Kohath shall encamp on the side of the tabernacle southward.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hpbt/numbers/3.htm">Peshitta Holy Bible Translated</a></span><br />And the family of the house of Qahath will dwell on the borders of the Tabernacle from the South.<div class="vheading2"><b>OT Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/jps/numbers/3.htm">JPS Tanakh 1917</a></span><br />The families of the sons of Kohath were to pitch on the side of the tabernacle southward;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/sep/numbers/3.htm">Brenton Septuagint Translation</a></span><br />The families of the sons of Caath, shall encamp beside the tabernacle toward the south.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/parallel/numbers/3-29.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=858" 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/3.htm">The Kohathites</a></span><br>…<span class="reftext">28</span>The number of all the males a month old or more was 8,600. They were responsible for the duties of the sanctuary. <span class="reftext">29</span><span class="highl"><a href="/hebrew/4940.htm" title="4940: miš·pə·ḥōṯ (N-fpc) -- From shaphah; a family, i.e. Circle of relatives; figuratively, a class, a species or sort; by extens. A tribe or people.">The clans</a> <a href="/hebrew/1121.htm" title="1121: bə·nê- (N-mpc) -- Son. From banah; a son, in the widest sense (like 'ab, 'ach, etc.).">of the Kohathites</a> <a href="/hebrew/6955.htm" title="6955: qə·hāṯ (N-proper-ms) -- A son of Levi. From an unused root meaning to ally oneself; allied; Kehath, an Israelite."></a> <a href="/hebrew/2583.htm" title="2583: ya·ḥă·nū (V-Qal-Imperf-3mp) -- A primitive root; properly, to incline; by implication, to decline; specifically, to pitch a tent; gen. To encamp.">were to camp</a> <a href="/hebrew/5921.htm" title="5921: ‘al (Prep) -- Properly, the same as al used as a preposition; above, over, upon, or against in a great variety of applications.">on</a> <a href="/hebrew/8486.htm" title="8486: tê·mā·nāh (N-fs:: 3fs) -- South, south wind. Or teman; denominative from yamiyn; the south.">the south</a> <a href="/hebrew/3409.htm" title="3409: ye·reḵ (N-fsc) -- From an unused root meaning to be soft; the thigh; by euphem. The generative parts; figuratively, a shank, flank, side.">side</a> <a href="/hebrew/4908.htm" title="4908: ham·miš·kān (Art:: N-ms) -- Dwelling place, tabernacle. From shakan; a residence; specifically, the Tabernacle.">of the tabernacle,</a> </span><span class="reftext">30</span>and the leader of the families of the Kohathites was Elizaphan son of Uzziel.…<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="/exodus/6-16.htm">Exodus 6:16-18</a></span><br />These were the names of the sons of Levi according to their records: Gershon, Kohath, and Merari. Levi lived 137 years. / The sons of Gershon were Libni and Shimei, by their clans. / The sons of Kohath were Amram, Izhar, Hebron, and Uzziel. Kohath lived 133 years.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_chronicles/6-1.htm">1 Chronicles 6:1-3</a></span><br />The sons of Levi: Gershon, Kohath, and Merari. / The sons of Kohath: Amram, Izhar, Hebron, and Uzziel. / The children of Amram: Aaron, Moses, and Miriam. The sons of Aaron: Nadab, Abihu, Eleazar, and Ithamar.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_chronicles/23-12.htm">1 Chronicles 23:12-13</a></span><br />The sons of Kohath: Amram, Izhar, Hebron, and Uzziel—four in all. / The sons of Amram: Aaron and Moses. Aaron and his descendants were set apart forever to consecrate the most holy things, to burn incense before the LORD, to minister before Him, and to pronounce blessings in His name forever.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/exodus/32-26.htm">Exodus 32:26-29</a></span><br />So Moses stood at the entrance to the camp and said, “Whoever is for the LORD, come to me.” And all the Levites gathered around him. / He told them, “This is what the LORD, the God of Israel, says: ‘Each of you men is to fasten his sword to his side, go back and forth through the camp from gate to gate, and slay his brother, his friend, and his neighbor.’” / The Levites did as Moses commanded, and that day about three thousand of the people fell dead. ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/deuteronomy/10-8.htm">Deuteronomy 10:8-9</a></span><br />At that time the LORD set apart the tribe of Levi to carry the ark of the covenant of the LORD, to stand before the LORD to serve Him, and to pronounce blessings in His name, as they do to this day. / That is why Levi has no portion or inheritance among his brothers; the LORD is his inheritance, as the LORD your God promised him.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_kings/8-4.htm">1 Kings 8:4</a></span><br />and they brought up the ark of the LORD and the Tent of Meeting with all its sacred furnishings. So the priests and Levites carried them up.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/2_chronicles/5-5.htm">2 Chronicles 5:5</a></span><br />and they brought up the ark and the Tent of Meeting with all its sacred furnishings. The Levitical priests carried them up.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/hebrews/7-11.htm">Hebrews 7:11-14</a></span><br />Now if perfection could have been attained through the Levitical priesthood (for on this basis the people received the law), why was there still need for another priest to appear—one in the order of Melchizedek and not in the order of Aaron? / For when the priesthood is changed, the law must be changed as well. / He of whom these things are said belonged to a different tribe, from which no one has ever served at the altar. ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/hebrews/7-5.htm">Hebrews 7:5</a></span><br />Now the law commands the sons of Levi who become priests to collect a tenth from the people—that is, from their brothers—though they too are descended from Abraham.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/hebrews/9-6.htm">Hebrews 9:6-10</a></span><br />When everything had been prepared in this way, the priests entered regularly into the first room to perform their sacred duties. / But only the high priest entered the second room, and then only once a year, and never without blood, which he offered for himself and for the sins the people had committed in ignorance. / By this arrangement the Holy Spirit was showing that the way into the Most Holy Place had not yet been disclosed as long as the first tabernacle was still standing. ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_peter/2-9.htm">1 Peter 2:9</a></span><br />But you are a chosen people, a royal priesthood, a holy nation, a people for God’s own possession, to proclaim the virtues of Him who called you out of darkness into His marvelous light.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/revelation/1-6.htm">Revelation 1:6</a></span><br />who has made us to be a kingdom, priests to His God and Father—to Him be the glory and power forever and ever! Amen.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/revelation/5-10.htm">Revelation 5:10</a></span><br />You have made them to be a kingdom and priests to serve our God, and they will reign upon the earth.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/acts/6-7.htm">Acts 6:7</a></span><br />So the word of God continued to spread. The number of disciples in Jerusalem grew rapidly, and a great number of priests became obedient to the faith.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/acts/13-1.htm">Acts 13:1-3</a></span><br />Now in the church at Antioch there were prophets and teachers: Barnabas, Simeon called Niger, Lucius of Cyrene, Manaen (who had been brought up with Herod the tetrarch), and Saul. / While they were worshiping the Lord and fasting, the Holy Spirit said, “Set apart for Me Barnabas and Saul for the work to which I have called them.” / And after they had fasted and prayed, they laid their hands on them and sent them off.</div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div><p class="tsk2">The families of the sons of Kohath shall pitch on the side of the tabernacle southward.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/numbers/3-23.htm">Numbers 3:23</a></b></br> The families of the Gershonites shall pitch behind the tabernacle westward.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/numbers/1-53.htm">Numbers 1:53</a></b></br> But the Levites shall pitch round about the tabernacle of testimony, that there be no wrath upon the congregation of the children of Israel: and the Levites shall keep the charge of the tabernacle of testimony.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/numbers/2-10.htm">Numbers 2:10</a></b></br> On the south side <i>shall be</i> the standard of the camp of Reuben according to their armies: and the captain of the children of Reuben <i>shall be</i> Elizur the son of Shedeur.</p><div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/numbers/3-23.htm">Camp</a> <a href="/numbers/3-27.htm">Clans</a> <a href="/numbers/3-23.htm">Encamp</a> <a href="/numbers/3-23.htm">Encamped</a> <a href="/numbers/3-26.htm">House</a> <a href="/numbers/3-19.htm">Kohath</a> <a href="/numbers/3-27.htm">Kohathite</a> <a href="/numbers/3-28.htm">Kohathites</a> <a href="/numbers/3-23.htm">Pitch</a> <a href="/numbers/3-23.htm">Placed</a> <a href="/numbers/2-25.htm">Side</a> <a href="/exodus/40-24.htm">South</a> <a href="/numbers/2-10.htm">Southward</a> <a href="/numbers/3-26.htm">Tabernacle</a> <a href="/numbers/3-23.htm">Tents</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/numbers/3-35.htm">Camp</a> <a href="/numbers/3-30.htm">Clans</a> <a href="/numbers/3-35.htm">Encamp</a> <a href="/numbers/3-35.htm">Encamped</a> <a href="/numbers/3-30.htm">House</a> <a href="/numbers/4-2.htm">Kohath</a> <a href="/numbers/3-30.htm">Kohathite</a> <a href="/numbers/3-30.htm">Kohathites</a> <a href="/numbers/3-35.htm">Pitch</a> <a href="/numbers/3-35.htm">Placed</a> <a href="/numbers/3-35.htm">Side</a> <a href="/numbers/10-6.htm">South</a> <a href="/numbers/13-17.htm">Southward</a> <a href="/numbers/3-35.htm">Tabernacle</a> <a href="/numbers/3-35.htm">Tents</a><div class="vheading2">Numbers 3</div><span class="reftext">1. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/numbers/3-1.htm">The sons of Aaron</a></span><br><span class="reftext">5. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/numbers/3-5.htm">The Levites are given to the priests instead of the firstborn</a></span><br><span class="reftext">14. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/numbers/3-14.htm">Are numbered by their families</a></span><br><span class="reftext">21. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/numbers/3-21.htm">The families, number, and charge of the Gershonites</a></span><br><span class="reftext">27. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/numbers/3-27.htm">Of the Kohathites</a></span><br><span class="reftext">33. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/numbers/3-33.htm">Of the Merarites</a></span><br><span class="reftext">38. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/numbers/3-38.htm">The place and charge of Moses and Aaron</a></span><br><span class="reftext">40. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/numbers/3-40.htm">The firstborn are freed by the Levites</a></span><br><span class="reftext">44. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/numbers/3-44.htm">The balances are refunded</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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Kohath was the second son of Levi, and his descendants were given the responsibility of caring for the most sacred objects of the tabernacle, including the Ark of the Covenant, the table of showbread, the lampstand, and the altars. This role highlights the importance of the Kohathites in maintaining the spiritual center of Israelite worship. Their duties required a high level of sanctity and reverence, as mishandling these holy items could result in severe consequences, as seen in the story of Uzzah (<a href="/2_samuel/6-6.htm">2 Samuel 6:6-7</a>).<p><b>were to camp on the south side of the tabernacle</b><br>The placement of the Kohathites on the south side of the tabernacle was part of the organized structure of the Israelite camp, which was designed to reflect order and holiness. Each tribe and clan had a specific location around the tabernacle, which was at the center, symbolizing God's presence among His people. The south side was a position of significance, as it was one of the cardinal directions surrounding the tabernacle, indicating the Kohathites' proximity to the sacred space they served. This arrangement ensured that the Kohathites were always ready to perform their duties and highlighted the centrality of worship in the life of the Israelite community. The structured camp also foreshadows the order and peace found in God's kingdom, with the tabernacle as a type of Christ, who is the true center of worship and the presence of God among His people (<a href="/john/1-14.htm">John 1:14</a>).<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <b><a href="/topical/k/kohathites.htm">Kohathites</a></b><br>A division of the Levites, descendants of Kohath, the second son of Levi. They were responsible for the care of the sanctuary's most sacred objects.<br><br>2. <b><a href="/topical/t/tabernacle.htm">Tabernacle</a></b><br>The portable earthly dwelling place of God among the Israelites, where the Kohathites had specific duties.<br><br>3. <b><a href="/topical/s/south_side_of_the_tabernacle.htm">South Side of the Tabernacle</a></b><br>The designated camping area for the Kohathite clans, indicating their proximity to the sacred space and their role in its service.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><b><a href="/topical/t/the_importance_of_order_and_structure_in_worship.htm">The Importance of Order and Structure in Worship</a></b><br>God’s instructions for the placement and duties of the Kohathites demonstrate the importance of order in worship. Each group had a specific role, reflecting God’s design for organized service.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/p/proximity_to_god's_presence.htm">Proximity to God’s Presence</a></b><br>The Kohathites’ position on the south side of the tabernacle signifies their closeness to God’s presence. This reminds us of the privilege and responsibility of being near to God in our spiritual lives.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/f/faithfulness_in_assigned_roles.htm">Faithfulness in Assigned Roles</a></b><br>The Kohathites were entrusted with the care of the most sacred objects. This teaches us the value of faithfulness and diligence in the roles God assigns to us, no matter how significant or humble they may seem.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/h/heritage_and_spiritual_responsibility.htm">Heritage and Spiritual Responsibility</a></b><br>As descendants of Levi, the Kohathites inherited specific spiritual responsibilities. This highlights the importance of spiritual heritage and the responsibility to uphold and pass on faith traditions.<a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/ellicott/numbers/3.htm">Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers</a></div>(29) <span class= "bld">on the side of the tabernacle southward.</span>--The south has its name in Hebrew (<span class= "ital">Teman</span>) from <span class= "ital">Yamin, the right hand, </span>because when a man stands with his face towards the east the south is on his right hand.<p><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/commentaries/numbers/3-29.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">The clans</span><br /><span class="heb">מִשְׁפְּחֹ֥ת</span> <span class="translit">(miš·pə·ḥōṯ)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - feminine plural construct<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_4940.htm">Strong's 4940: </a> </span><span class="str2">A family, circle of relatives, a class, a species, sort, a tribe, people</span><br /><br /><span class="word">of the Kohathites</span><br /><span class="heb">בְּנֵי־</span> <span class="translit">(bə·nê-)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - masculine plural 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">were to camp</span><br /><span class="heb">יַחֲנ֑וּ</span> <span class="translit">(ya·ḥă·nū)</span><br /><span class="parse">Verb - Qal - Imperfect - third person masculine plural<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_2583.htm">Strong's 2583: </a> </span><span class="str2">To incline, to decline, to pitch a, tent, gen, to encamp</span><br /><br /><span class="word">on</span><br /><span class="heb">עַ֛ל</span> <span class="translit">(‘al)</span><br /><span class="parse">Preposition<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_5921.htm">Strong's 5921: </a> </span><span class="str2">Above, over, upon, against</span><br /><br /><span class="word">the south</span><br /><span class="heb">תֵּימָֽנָה׃</span> <span class="translit">(tê·mā·nāh)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - feminine singular | third person feminine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_8486.htm">Strong's 8486: </a> </span><span class="str2">South, south wind</span><br /><br /><span class="word">side</span><br /><span class="heb">יֶ֥רֶךְ</span> <span class="translit">(ye·reḵ)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - feminine singular construct<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_3409.htm">Strong's 3409: </a> </span><span class="str2">Thigh,loin, flank, side</span><br /><br /><span class="word">of the tabernacle,</span><br /><span class="heb">הַמִּשְׁכָּ֖ן</span> <span class="translit">(ham·miš·kān)</span><br /><span class="parse">Article | Noun - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_4908.htm">Strong's 4908: </a> </span><span class="str2">A residence, the Tabernacle</span><br /><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/numbers/3-29.htm">Numbers 3:29 NIV</a><br /><a href="/nlt/numbers/3-29.htm">Numbers 3:29 NLT</a><br /><a href="/esv/numbers/3-29.htm">Numbers 3:29 ESV</a><br /><a href="/nasb/numbers/3-29.htm">Numbers 3:29 NASB</a><br /><a href="/kjv/numbers/3-29.htm">Numbers 3:29 KJV</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="//bibleapps.com/numbers/3-29.htm">Numbers 3:29 BibleApps.com</a><br /><a href="//bibliaparalela.com/numbers/3-29.htm">Numbers 3:29 Biblia Paralela</a><br /><a href="//holybible.com.cn/numbers/3-29.htm">Numbers 3:29 Chinese Bible</a><br /><a href="//saintebible.com/numbers/3-29.htm">Numbers 3:29 French Bible</a><br /><a href="/catholic/numbers/3-29.htm">Numbers 3:29 Catholic Bible</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/numbers/3-29.htm">OT Law: Numbers 3:29 The families of the sons of Kohath (Nu Num.) </a></div></div></td></tr></table></div><div id="left"><a href="/numbers/3-28.htm" onmouseover='lft.src="/leftgif.png"' onmouseout='lft.src="/left.png"' title="Numbers 3:28"><img src="/left.png" name="lft" border="0" alt="Numbers 3:28" /></a></div><div id="right"><a href="/numbers/3-30.htm" onmouseover='rght.src="/rightgif.png"' onmouseout='rght.src="/right.png"' title="Numbers 3:30"><img src="/right.png" name="rght" border="0" alt="Numbers 3:30" /></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>