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He set up the seven lamps so they reflected their light forward, just as the LORD had commanded Moses.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/esv/numbers/8.htm">English Standard Version</a></span><br />And Aaron did so: he set up its lamps in front of the lampstand, as the LORD commanded Moses.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/bsb/numbers/8.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a></span><br />And Aaron did so; he set up the lamps facing toward the front of the lampstand, just as the LORD had commanded Moses.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/kjv/numbers/8.htm">King James Bible</a></span><br />And Aaron did so; he lighted the lamps thereof over against the candlestick, as the LORD commanded Moses.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nkjv/numbers/8.htm">New King James Version</a></span><br />And Aaron did so; he arranged the lamps to face toward the front of the lampstand, as the LORD commanded Moses.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb_/numbers/8.htm">New American Standard Bible</a></span><br />Therefore Aaron did so; he mounted its lamps at the front of the lampstand, just as the LORD had commanded Moses.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb/numbers/8.htm">NASB 1995</a></span><br />Aaron therefore did so; he mounted its lamps at the front of the lampstand, just as the LORD had commanded Moses.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb77/numbers/8.htm">NASB 1977 </a></span><br />Aaron therefore did so; he mounted its lamps at the front of the lampstand, just as the LORD had commanded Moses.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsb/numbers/8.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a></span><br />Aaron therefore did so; he mounted its lamps at the front of the lampstand, just as Yahweh had commanded Moses.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/amp/numbers/8.htm">Amplified Bible</a></span><br />And Aaron did so; he set up the lamps at the front of the lampstand, just as the LORD had commanded Moses.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/csb/numbers/8.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />So Aaron did this; he set up its lamps to give light in front of the lampstand just as the LORD had commanded Moses.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hcsb/numbers/8.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />So Aaron did this; he set up its lamps to give light in front of the lampstand just as the LORD had commanded Moses. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/asv/numbers/8.htm">American Standard Version</a></span><br />And Aaron did so; he lighted the lamps thereof so as to give light in front of the candlestick, as Jehovah commanded Moses.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cev/numbers/8.htm">Contemporary English Version</a></span><br />Aaron obeyed and placed the lamps as he was told. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/erv/numbers/8.htm">English Revised Version</a></span><br />And Aaron did so; he lighted the lamps thereof so as to give light in front of the candlestick, as the LORD commanded Moses.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gwt/numbers/8.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a></span><br />So Aaron set up the lamps on the lamp stand to light up the area in front of it, as the LORD commanded Moses.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gnt/numbers/8.htm">Good News Translation</a></span><br />Aaron obeyed and placed the lamps facing the front of the lampstand. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/isv/numbers/8.htm">International Standard Version</a></span><br />So Aaron did so, setting up the lamps to illuminate the area in front of the lamp stand, just as the LORD had commanded Moses. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/msb/numbers/8.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a></span><br />And Aaron did so; he set up the lamps facing toward the front of the lampstand, just as the LORD had commanded Moses.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/net/numbers/8.htm">NET Bible</a></span><br />And Aaron did so; he set up the lamps to face toward the front of the lampstand, as the LORD commanded Moses.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nheb/numbers/8.htm">New Heart English Bible</a></span><br />Aaron did so. He lit its lamps to light the area in front of the lampstand, as the LORD commanded Moses.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/wbt/numbers/8.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a></span><br />And Aaron did so; he lighted the lamps of it over against the candlestick, as the LORD commanded Moses.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/web/numbers/8.htm">World English Bible</a></span><br />Aaron did so. He lit its lamps to light the area in front of the lamp stand, as Yahweh commanded Moses. <div class="vheading2"><b>Literal Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsv/numbers/8.htm">Literal Standard Version</a></span><br />And Aaron does so; he has caused its lights to go up toward the front of the face of the lampstand, as YHWH has commanded Moses.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/ylt/numbers/8.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a></span><br /> And Aaron doth so; over-against the face of the candlestick he hath caused its lights to go up, as Jehovah hath commanded Moses.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/slt/numbers/8.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a></span><br />And Aaron will do so; to the front of the face of the chandelier he caused the lamps to ascend, as Jehovah commanded Moses.<div class="vheading2"><b>Catholic Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/drb/numbers/8.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a></span><br />And Aaron did so, and he put the lamps upon the candlestick, as the Lord had commanded Moses. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cpdv/numbers/8.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a></span><br />And Aaron did so, and he placed the lamps on the lampstand, just as the Lord had instructed Moses.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nabre/numbers/8.htm">New American Bible</a></span><br />Aaron did so, setting up the menorah-lamps to face the area in front of the menorah, just as the LORD had commanded Moses.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nrsvce/numbers/8.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a></span><br />Aaron did so; he set up its lamps to give light in front of the lampstand, as the LORD had commanded Moses.<div class="vheading2"><b>Translations from Aramaic</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lamsa/numbers/8.htm">Lamsa Bible</a></span><br />And Aaron did so; he lighted the seven lamps thereof in front of the candlestick, as the LORD commanded Moses.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hpbt/numbers/8.htm">Peshitta Holy Bible Translated</a></span><br />And Ahron so made seven lamps opposite the face of the lamp stand and he lit its lamps as LORD JEHOVAH commanded Moshe.<div class="vheading2"><b>OT Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/jps/numbers/8.htm">JPS Tanakh 1917</a></span><br />And Aaron did so: he lighted the lamps thereof so as to give light in front of the candlestick, as the LORD commanded Moses.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/sep/numbers/8.htm">Brenton Septuagint Translation</a></span><br />And Aaron did so: on one side opposite the candlestick he lighted its lamps, as the Lord appointed Moses.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/parallel/numbers/8-3.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=2788" 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/8.htm">The Seven Lamps</a></span><br>…<span class="reftext">2</span>“Speak to Aaron and tell him: ‘When you set up the seven lamps, they are to light the area in front of the lampstand.’ ” <span class="reftext">3</span><span class="highl"><a href="/hebrew/175.htm" title="175: ’a·hă·rōn (N-proper-ms) -- An elder brother of Moses. Of uncertain derivation; Aharon, the brother of Moses.">And Aaron</a> <a href="/hebrew/6213.htm" title="6213: way·ya·‘aś (Conj-w:: V-Qal-ConsecImperf-3ms) -- To do, make. A primitive root; to do or make, in the broadest sense and widest application.">did</a> <a href="/hebrew/3651.htm" title="3651: kên (Adv) -- So, thus. From kuwn; properly, set upright; hence just; but usually rightly or so.">so;</a> <a href="/hebrew/5927.htm" title="5927: he·‘ĕ·lāh (V-Hifil-Perf-3ms) -- A primitive root; to ascend, intransitively or actively; used in a great variety of senses, primary and secondary, literal and figurative.">he set up</a> <a href="/hebrew/5216.htm" title="5216: nê·rō·ṯe·hā (N-mpc:: 3fs) -- A lamp. Or nir; also neyr; or ner; or nerah; from a primitive root properly, meaning to glisten; a lamp or light.">the lamps</a> <a href="/hebrew/6440.htm" title="6440: pə·nê (N-cpc) -- Face, faces. Plural of an unused noun; the face; used in a great variety of applications; also as a preposition.">facing</a> <a href="/hebrew/413.htm" title="413: ’el- (Prep) -- To, into, towards. ">toward</a> <a href="/hebrew/4136.htm" title="4136: mūl (Prep) -- Or mowl; or mowtl; or mul; from muwl; properly, abrupt, i.e. A precipice; by implication, the front; used only adverbially opposite.">the front</a> <a href="/hebrew/4501.htm" title="4501: ham·mə·nō·w·rāh (Art:: N-fs) -- A lampstand. Or mnorah; feminine of manowr; a chandelier.">of the lampstand,</a> <a href="/hebrew/834.htm" title="834: ka·’ă·šer (Prep-k:: Pro-r) -- Who, which, that. A primitive relative pronoun; who, which, what, that; also when, where, how, because, in order that, etc.">just as</a> <a href="/hebrew/3068.htm" title="3068: Yah·weh (N-proper-ms) -- The proper name of the God of Israel. From hayah; self-Existent or Eternal; Jehovah, Jewish national name of God.">the LORD</a> <a href="/hebrew/853.htm" title="853: ’eṯ- (DirObjM) -- Apparent contracted from 'owth in the demonstrative sense of entity; properly, self."></a> <a href="/hebrew/6680.htm" title="6680: ṣiw·wāh (V-Piel-Perf-3ms) -- To lay charge (upon), give charge (to), command, order. A primitive root; to constitute, enjoin.">had commanded</a> <a href="/hebrew/4872.htm" title="4872: mō·šeh (N-proper-ms) -- A great Isr. leader, prophet and lawgiver. From mashah; drawing out, i.e. Rescued; Mosheh, the Israelite lawgiver.">Moses.</a> </span><span class="reftext">4</span>This is how the lampstand was constructed: it was made of hammered gold from its base to its blossoms, fashioned according to the pattern the LORD had shown Moses.…<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/25-37.htm">Exodus 25:37</a></span><br />Make seven lamps and set them up on the lampstand so that they illuminate the area in front of it.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/exodus/27-20.htm">Exodus 27:20-21</a></span><br />And you are to command the Israelites to bring you pure oil of pressed olives for the light, to keep the lamps burning continually. / In the Tent of Meeting, outside the veil that is in front of the Testimony, Aaron and his sons are to tend the lamps before the LORD from evening until morning. This is to be a permanent statute for the Israelites for the generations to come.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/leviticus/24-2.htm">Leviticus 24:2-4</a></span><br />“Command the Israelites to bring you pure oil of pressed olives for the light, to keep the lamps burning continually. / Outside the veil of the Testimony in the Tent of Meeting, Aaron is to tend the lamps continually before the LORD from evening until morning. This is to be a permanent statute for the generations to come. / He shall tend the lamps on the pure gold lampstand before the LORD continually.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_samuel/3-3.htm">1 Samuel 3:3</a></span><br />Before the lamp of God had gone out, Samuel was lying down in the temple of the LORD, where the ark of God was located.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/2_chronicles/13-11.htm">2 Chronicles 13:11</a></span><br />Every morning and every evening they present burnt offerings and fragrant incense to the LORD. They set out the rows of showbread on the ceremonially clean table, and every evening they light the lamps of the gold lampstand. We are carrying out the requirements of the LORD our God, while you have forsaken Him.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/2_chronicles/29-7.htm">2 Chronicles 29:7</a></span><br />They also shut the doors of the portico and extinguished the lamps. They did not burn incense or present burnt offerings in the Holy Place of the God of Israel.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/2_chronicles/29-11.htm">2 Chronicles 29:11</a></span><br />Now, my sons, do not be negligent, for the LORD has chosen you to stand before Him, to serve Him, to minister before Him, and to burn incense.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/zechariah/4-2.htm">Zechariah 4:2</a></span><br />“What do you see?” he asked. “I see a solid gold lampstand,” I replied, “with a bowl at the top and seven lamps on it, with seven spouts to the lamps.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/zechariah/4-11.htm">Zechariah 4:11-14</a></span><br />Then I asked the angel, “What are the two olive trees on the right and left of the lampstand?” / And I questioned him further, “What are the two olive branches beside the two gold pipes from which the golden oil pours?” / “Do you not know what these are?” he inquired. “No, my lord,” I replied. ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/matthew/5-14.htm">Matthew 5:14-16</a></span><br />You are the light of the world. A city on a hill cannot be hidden. / Neither do people light a lamp and put it under a basket. Instead, they set it on a stand, and it gives light to everyone in the house. / In the same way, let your light shine before men, that they may see your good deeds and glorify your Father in heaven.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/matthew/25-1.htm">Matthew 25:1-4</a></span><br />“At that time the kingdom of heaven will be like ten virgins who took their lamps and went out to meet the bridegroom. / Five of them were foolish, and five were wise. / The foolish ones took their lamps but did not take along any extra oil. ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/mark/4-21.htm">Mark 4:21</a></span><br />Jesus also said to them, “Does anyone bring in a lamp to put it under a basket or under a bed? Doesn’t he set it on a stand?<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/luke/11-33.htm">Luke 11:33</a></span><br />No one lights a lamp and puts it in a cellar or under a basket. Instead, he sets it on a stand, so those who enter can see the light.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/john/8-12.htm">John 8:12</a></span><br />Once again, Jesus spoke to the people and said, “I am the light of the world. Whoever follows Me will never walk in the darkness, but will have the light of life.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/john/9-5.htm">John 9:5</a></span><br />While I am in the world, I am the light of the world.”</div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div><p class="tsk2">And Aaron did so; he lighted the lamps thereof over against the candlestick, as the LORD commanded Moses.</p><div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/numbers/8-2.htm">Area</a> <a href="/numbers/8-2.htm">Candlestick</a> <a href="/numbers/5-30.htm">Caused</a> <a href="/numbers/4-49.htm">Commanded</a> <a href="/numbers/8-2.htm">Face</a> <a href="/exodus/37-9.htm">Faced</a> <a href="/numbers/4-15.htm">Forward</a> <a href="/numbers/8-2.htm">Front</a> <a href="/numbers/4-9.htm">Lamps</a> <a href="/numbers/4-9.htm">Lampstand</a> <a href="/exodus/40-25.htm">Lit</a> <a href="/numbers/8-1.htm">Moses</a> <a href="/exodus/39-13.htm">Mounted</a> <a href="/numbers/8-2.htm">Over-Against</a> <a href="/numbers/8-2.htm">Places</a> <a href="/numbers/8-2.htm">Support</a> <a href="/numbers/7-79.htm">Thereof</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/deuteronomy/19-3.htm">Area</a> <a href="/numbers/8-4.htm">Candlestick</a> <a href="/numbers/16-41.htm">Caused</a> <a href="/numbers/8-20.htm">Commanded</a> <a href="/numbers/10-35.htm">Face</a> <a href="/1_kings/8-14.htm">Faced</a> <a href="/numbers/8-9.htm">Forward</a> <a href="/numbers/8-9.htm">Front</a> <a href="/judges/7-16.htm">Lamps</a> <a href="/numbers/8-4.htm">Lampstand</a> <a href="/judges/15-5.htm">Lit</a> <a href="/numbers/8-4.htm">Moses</a> <a href="/1_samuel/30-17.htm">Mounted</a> <a href="/numbers/25-4.htm">Over-Against</a> <a href="/numbers/10-31.htm">Places</a> <a href="/numbers/8-4.htm">Support</a> <a href="/numbers/8-4.htm">Thereof</a><div class="vheading2">Numbers 8</div><span class="reftext">1. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/numbers/8-1.htm">How the lamps are to be lighted</a></span><br><span class="reftext">5. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/numbers/8-5.htm">The consecration of the Levites</a></span><br><span class="reftext">23. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/numbers/8-23.htm">The age and time of their service</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'; </script> <script id="b817b7107f1d4a7997da1b3c33457e03"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=cb0edd8b-b416-47eb-8c6d-3cc96561f7e8&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; </script><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-2'> </div><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-0' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-3'> </div><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-1' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div><br /><br />  <div align="center" id='div-gpt-ad-1531425649696-0'> </div><br /><br /> <ins class="adsbygoogle" style="display:inline-block;width:200px;height:200px" data-ad-client="ca-pub-3753401421161123" data-ad-slot="3592799687"></ins> <script> (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); </script> <br /><br /> </div> </td></tr></table></div></div></div><div id="combox"><div class="padcom"><a name="study" id="study"></a><div class="vheading"><table width="100%"><tr><td width="99%" valign="top"><a href="/study/numbers/8.htm">Study Bible</a></td><td width="1%" valign="top"><a href="/study/numbers/" title="Book Summary and Study">Book ◦</a> <a href="/study/chapters/numbers/8.htm" title="Chapter summary and Study">Chapter </a></tr></table></div><b>And Aaron did so;</b><br>Aaron, the brother of Moses and the first high priest, faithfully executed the commands given by God. This obedience is a recurring theme in the Pentateuch, emphasizing the importance of following divine instructions precisely. Aaron's role as high priest is a type of Christ, who is our ultimate High Priest, perfectly obedient to the Father.<p><b>he set up the lamps facing toward the front of the lampstand,</b><br>The lampstand, or menorah, was a critical element in the Tabernacle, symbolizing God's light and presence among His people. The lamps facing forward ensured that the light illuminated the area in front of the lampstand, representing the guidance and revelation of God. This act of setting up the lamps can be seen as a precursor to Jesus, the Light of the World, who illuminates the path for believers.<p><b>just as the LORD had commanded Moses.</b><br>This phrase underscores the authority of God's commands and the necessity of adherence to His instructions. Moses, as the mediator of God's covenant, received direct revelation from God, which he conveyed to the Israelites. The obedience of Aaron to Moses' instructions reflects the broader theme of submission to God's will, a principle that is echoed throughout Scripture, including in the New Testament teachings of Christ and the apostles.<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <b><a href="/topical/a/aaron.htm">Aaron</a></b><br>The brother of Moses and the first high priest of Israel. He was responsible for carrying out the priestly duties, including the maintenance of the lampstand in the Tabernacle.<br><br>2. <b><a href="/topical/m/moses.htm">Moses</a></b><br>The leader of the Israelites who received the commandments and instructions from God. He conveyed God's instructions to Aaron regarding the Tabernacle and its furnishings.<br><br>3. <b><a href="/topical/t/the_lampstand.htm">The Lampstand (Menorah)</a></b><br>A seven-branched lampstand made of pure gold, placed in the Tabernacle. It symbolized the light of God's presence among His people.<br><br>4. <b><a href="/topical/t/the_tabernacle.htm">The Tabernacle</a></b><br>The portable sanctuary used by the Israelites during their journey in the wilderness. It was the dwelling place of God among His people.<br><br>5. <b><a href="/topical/t/the_lord.htm">The LORD (Yahweh)</a></b><br>The covenant name of God, who gave specific instructions for worship and the maintenance of the Tabernacle.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><b><a href="/topical/o/obedience_to_god's_commands.htm">Obedience to God's Commands</a></b><br>Aaron's actions demonstrate the importance of following God's instructions precisely. As believers, we are called to obey God's Word in our daily lives.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/s/symbolism_of_light.htm">Symbolism of Light</a></b><br>The lampstand represents God's presence and guidance. We are reminded to seek His light in our lives and reflect it to others.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/r/role_of_spiritual_leaders.htm">Role of Spiritual Leaders</a></b><br>Aaron's role as a high priest underscores the responsibility of spiritual leaders to maintain the spiritual well-being of their communities.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/c/continuous_worship.htm">Continuous Worship</a></b><br>The continual burning of the lamps signifies the need for ongoing worship and devotion to God, not just in designated times but as a lifestyle.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/g/god's_presence_among_his_people.htm">God's Presence Among His People</a></b><br>The lampstand in the Tabernacle symbolizes God's desire to dwell among His people, a truth fulfilled in Jesus Christ and the indwelling of the Holy Spirit.<div class="vheading2">Lists and Questions</div><a href="/top10/lessons_from_numbers_8.htm">Top 10 Lessons from Numbers 8</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/what's_the_tent_of_meeting_for.htm">What is the purpose of the Tent of Meeting?</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/how_does_num_8_10_align_with_other_rites.htm">How does the ritual laying on of hands in Numbers 8:10 align or conflict with other priestly consecration rites in the Torah?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/is_god's_character_inconsistent_in_numbers_12_9-10.htm">Does the harsh divine reaction in Numbers 12:9-10 conflict with other biblical portrayals of God's mercy, suggesting an inconsistency in the text's depiction of God's character?</a><a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/ellicott/numbers/8.htm">Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers</a></div>(3) <span class= "bld">He lighted.</span>--Better, <span class= "ital">he set up.</span><p><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/commentaries/numbers/8-3.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">And Aaron</span><br /><span class="heb">אַהֲרֹ֔ן</span> <span class="translit">(’a·hă·rōn)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - proper - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_175.htm">Strong's 175: </a> </span><span class="str2">Aaron -- an elder brother of Moses</span><br /><br /><span class="word">did</span><br /><span class="heb">וַיַּ֤עַשׂ</span> <span class="translit">(way·ya·‘aś)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_6213.htm">Strong's 6213: </a> </span><span class="str2">To do, make</span><br /><br /><span class="word">so;</span><br /><span class="heb">כֵּן֙</span> <span class="translit">(kên)</span><br /><span class="parse">Adverb<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_3651.htm">Strong's 3651: </a> </span><span class="str2">So -- thus</span><br /><br /><span class="word">he set up</span><br /><span class="heb">הֶעֱלָ֖ה</span> <span class="translit">(he·‘ĕ·lāh)</span><br /><span class="parse">Verb - Hifil - Perfect - third person masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_5927.htm">Strong's 5927: </a> </span><span class="str2">To ascend, in, actively</span><br /><br /><span class="word">the lamps</span><br /><span class="heb">נֵרֹתֶ֑יהָ</span> <span class="translit">(nê·rō·ṯe·hā)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - masculine plural construct | third person feminine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_5216.htm">Strong's 5216: </a> </span><span class="str2">A lamp, light</span><br /><br /><span class="word">facing</span><br /><span class="heb">פְּנֵ֣י</span> <span class="translit">(pə·nê)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - common plural construct<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_6440.htm">Strong's 6440: </a> </span><span class="str2">The face</span><br /><br /><span class="word">toward</span><br /><span class="heb">אֶל־</span> <span class="translit">(’el-)</span><br /><span class="parse">Preposition<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_413.htm">Strong's 413: </a> </span><span class="str2">Near, with, among, to</span><br /><br /><span class="word">the front</span><br /><span class="heb">מוּל֙</span> <span class="translit">(mūl)</span><br /><span class="parse">Preposition<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_4136.htm">Strong's 4136: </a> </span><span class="str2">Abrupt, a precipice, the front, opposite</span><br /><br /><span class="word">of the lampstand,</span><br /><span class="heb">הַמְּנוֹרָ֔ה</span> <span class="translit">(ham·mə·nō·w·rāh)</span><br /><span class="parse">Article | Noun - feminine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_4501.htm">Strong's 4501: </a> </span><span class="str2">A chandelier</span><br /><br /><span class="word">just as</span><br /><span class="heb">כַּֽאֲשֶׁ֛ר</span> <span class="translit">(ka·’ă·šer)</span><br /><span class="parse">Preposition-k | Pronoun - relative<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_834.htm">Strong's 834: </a> </span><span class="str2">Who, which, what, that, when, where, how, because, in order that</span><br /><br /><span class="word">the LORD</span><br /><span class="heb">יְהוָ֖ה</span> <span class="translit">(Yah·weh)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - proper - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_3068.htm">Strong's 3068: </a> </span><span class="str2">LORD -- the proper name of the God of Israel</span><br /><br /><span class="word">had commanded</span><br /><span class="heb">צִוָּ֥ה</span> <span class="translit">(ṣiw·wāh)</span><br /><span class="parse">Verb - Piel - Perfect - third person masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_6680.htm">Strong's 6680: </a> </span><span class="str2">To lay charge (upon), give charge (to), command, order</span><br /><br /><span class="word">Moses.</span><br /><span class="heb">מֹשֶֽׁה׃</span> <span class="translit">(mō·šeh)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - proper - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_4872.htm">Strong's 4872: </a> </span><span class="str2">Moses -- a great Israelite leader, prophet and lawgiver</span><br /><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/numbers/8-3.htm">Numbers 8:3 NIV</a><br /><a href="/nlt/numbers/8-3.htm">Numbers 8:3 NLT</a><br /><a href="/esv/numbers/8-3.htm">Numbers 8:3 ESV</a><br /><a href="/nasb/numbers/8-3.htm">Numbers 8:3 NASB</a><br /><a href="/kjv/numbers/8-3.htm">Numbers 8:3 KJV</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="//bibleapps.com/numbers/8-3.htm">Numbers 8:3 BibleApps.com</a><br /><a href="//bibliaparalela.com/numbers/8-3.htm">Numbers 8:3 Biblia Paralela</a><br /><a href="//holybible.com.cn/numbers/8-3.htm">Numbers 8:3 Chinese Bible</a><br /><a href="//saintebible.com/numbers/8-3.htm">Numbers 8:3 French Bible</a><br /><a href="/catholic/numbers/8-3.htm">Numbers 8:3 Catholic Bible</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/numbers/8-3.htm">OT Law: Numbers 8:3 Aaron did so (Nu Num.) </a></div></div></td></tr></table></div><div id="left"><a href="/numbers/8-2.htm" onmouseover='lft.src="/leftgif.png"' onmouseout='lft.src="/left.png"' title="Numbers 8:2"><img src="/left.png" name="lft" border="0" alt="Numbers 8:2" /></a></div><div id="right"><a href="/numbers/8-4.htm" onmouseover='rght.src="/rightgif.png"' onmouseout='rght.src="/right.png"' title="Numbers 8:4"><img src="/right.png" name="rght" border="0" alt="Numbers 8:4" /></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>