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and the sons of Israel shall lay their hands on the Levites.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb/numbers/8.htm">NASB 1995</a></span><br />and present the Levites before the LORD; and the sons of Israel shall lay their hands on the Levites.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb77/numbers/8.htm">NASB 1977 </a></span><br />and present the Levites before the LORD; and the sons of Israel shall lay their hands on the Levites.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsb/numbers/8.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a></span><br />and bring the Levites near before Yahweh; and the sons of Israel shall lay their hands on the Levites.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/amp/numbers/8.htm">Amplified Bible</a></span><br />and present the Levites before the LORD, and the Israelites shall lay their hands on the Levites.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/csb/numbers/8.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />Then present the Levites before the LORD, and have the Israelites lay their hands on them.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hcsb/numbers/8.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />Then present the Levites before the LORD, and have the Israelites lay their hands on them. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/asv/numbers/8.htm">American Standard Version</a></span><br />and thou shalt present the Levites before Jehovah. And the children of Israel shall lay their hands upon the Levites:<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cev/numbers/8.htm">Contemporary English Version</a></span><br />where the people will place their hands on them. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/erv/numbers/8.htm">English Revised Version</a></span><br />and thou shalt present the Levites before the LORD: and the children of Israel shall lay their hands upon the Levites:<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gwt/numbers/8.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a></span><br />Then bring the Levites into the LORD's presence, and the Israelites will place their hands on them.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gnt/numbers/8.htm">Good News Translation</a></span><br />The people of Israel are to place their hands on the heads of the Levites, <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/isv/numbers/8.htm">International Standard Version</a></span><br />Bring the descendants of Levi into the LORD's presence and have the Israelis lay their hands on the descendants of Levi.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/msb/numbers/8.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a></span><br />You are to present the Levites before the LORD and have the Israelites lay their hands upon them.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/net/numbers/8.htm">NET Bible</a></span><br />Then you are to bring the Levites before the LORD, and the Israelites are to lay their hands on the Levites;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nheb/numbers/8.htm">New Heart English Bible</a></span><br />You shall present the Levites before the LORD. The children of Israel shall lay their hands on the Levites,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/wbt/numbers/8.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a></span><br />And thou shalt bring the Levites before the LORD: and the children of Israel shall put their hands upon the Levites:<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/web/numbers/8.htm">World English Bible</a></span><br />You shall present the Levites before Yahweh. The children of Israel shall lay their hands on the Levites, <div class="vheading2"><b>Literal Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsv/numbers/8.htm">Literal Standard Version</a></span><br />and you have brought the Levites near before YHWH, and the sons of Israel have laid their hands on the Levites,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/ylt/numbers/8.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a></span><br /> and thou hast brought near the Levites before Jehovah, and the sons of Israel have laid their hands on the Levites,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/slt/numbers/8.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a></span><br />And bring near the Levites before Jehovah: and the sons of Israel placed their hands upon the Levites.<div class="vheading2"><b>Catholic Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/drb/numbers/8.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a></span><br />And when the Levites are before the Lord, the children of Israel shall put their hands upon them: <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cpdv/numbers/8.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a></span><br />And when the Levites are before the Lord, the sons of Israel shall place their hands upon them.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nabre/numbers/8.htm">New American Bible</a></span><br />When you have brought the Levites before the LORD, the Israelites shall lay their hands upon them.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nrsvce/numbers/8.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a></span><br />When you bring the Levites before the LORD, the Israelites shall lay their hands on the Levites,<div class="vheading2"><b>Translations from Aramaic</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lamsa/numbers/8.htm">Lamsa Bible</a></span><br />Then you shall bring the Levites before the LORD; and the children of Israel shall put their hands upon the Levites;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hpbt/numbers/8.htm">Peshitta Holy Bible Translated</a></span><br />And bring the Levites before LORD JEHOVAH and the children of Israel shall put their hands on the Levites.<div class="vheading2"><b>OT Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/jps/numbers/8.htm">JPS Tanakh 1917</a></span><br />And thou shalt present the Levites before the LORD; and the children of Israel shall lay their hands upon the Levites.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/sep/numbers/8.htm">Brenton Septuagint Translation</a></span><br />And thou shalt bring the Levites before the Lord; and the sons of Israel shall lay their hands upon the Levites.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/parallel/numbers/8-10.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=2844" 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">Cleansing the Levites</a></span><br>…<span class="reftext">9</span>Bring the Levites before the Tent of Meeting and assemble the whole congregation of Israel. <span class="reftext">10</span><span class="highl"><a href="/hebrew/7126.htm" title="7126: wə·hiq·raḇ·tā (Conj-w:: V-Hifil-ConjPerf-2ms) -- To come near, approach. A primitive root; to approach for whatever purpose.">You are to present</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/3881.htm" title="3881: hal·wî·yim (Art:: N-proper-mp) -- Desc. of Levi. Or Leviy; patronymically from Leviy; a Levite or descendant of Levi.">the Levites</a> <a href="/hebrew/6440.htm" title="6440: lip̄·nê (Prep-l:: N-cpc) -- Face, faces. Plural of an unused noun; the face; used in a great variety of applications; also as a preposition.">before</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/1121.htm" title="1121: ḇə·nê- (N-mpc) -- Son. From banah; a son, in the widest sense (like 'ab, 'ach, etc.).">and have the Israelites</a> <a href="/hebrew/3478.htm" title="3478: yiś·rā·’êl (N-proper-ms) -- From sarah and 'el; he will rule as God; Jisrael, a symbolical name of Jacob; also of his posterity."></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/5564.htm" title="5564: wə·sā·mə·ḵū (Conj-w:: V-Qal-ConjPerf-3cp) -- To lean, lay, rest, support. A primitive root; to prop; reflexively, to lean upon or take hold of.">lay</a> <a href="/hebrew/3027.htm" title="3027: yə·ḏê·hem (N-fdc:: 3mp) -- Hand (indicating power, means, direction, etc.)">their hands</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.">upon</a> <a href="/hebrew/3881.htm" title="3881: hal·wî·yim (Art:: N-proper-mp) -- Desc. of Levi. Or Leviy; patronymically from Leviy; a Levite or descendant of Levi.">them.</a> </span><span class="reftext">11</span>Aaron is to present the Levites before the LORD as a wave offering from the sons of Israel, so that they may perform the service of the LORD.…<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="/leviticus/8-6.htm">Leviticus 8:6-13</a></span><br />Then Moses presented Aaron and his sons and washed them with water. / He put the tunic on Aaron, tied the sash around him, clothed him with the robe, and put the ephod on him. He tied the woven band of the ephod around him and fastened it to him. / Then he put the breastpiece on him and placed the Urim and Thummim in the breastpiece. ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/exodus/29-10.htm">Exodus 29:10-19</a></span><br />You are to present the bull at the front of the Tent of Meeting, and Aaron and his sons are to lay their hands on its head. / And you shall slaughter the bull before the LORD at the entrance to the Tent of Meeting. / Take some of the blood of the bull and put it on the horns of the altar with your finger; then pour out the rest of the blood at the base of the altar. ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/leviticus/16-21.htm">Leviticus 16:21</a></span><br />Then he is to lay both hands on the head of the live goat and confess over it all the iniquities and rebellious acts of the Israelites in regard to all their sins. He is to put them on the goat’s head and send it away into the wilderness by the hand of a man appointed for the task.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/acts/6-6.htm">Acts 6:6</a></span><br />They presented these seven to the apostles, who prayed and laid their hands on them.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_timothy/4-14.htm">1 Timothy 4:14</a></span><br />Do not neglect the gift that is in you, which was given you through the prophecy spoken over you at the laying on of the hands of the elders.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/2_timothy/1-6.htm">2 Timothy 1:6</a></span><br />For this reason I remind you to fan into flame the gift of God, which is in you through the laying on of my hands.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/acts/13-2.htm">Acts 13:2-3</a></span><br />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.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/hebrews/6-2.htm">Hebrews 6:2</a></span><br />instruction about baptisms, the laying on of hands, the resurrection of the dead, and eternal judgment.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/acts/8-17.htm">Acts 8:17</a></span><br />Then Peter and John laid their hands on them, and they received the Holy Spirit.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/acts/19-6.htm">Acts 19:6</a></span><br />And when Paul laid his hands on them, the Holy Spirit came upon them, and they spoke in tongues and prophesied.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_corinthians/12-28.htm">1 Corinthians 12:28</a></span><br />And in the church God has appointed first of all apostles, second prophets, third teachers, then workers of miracles, and those with gifts of healing, helping, administration, and various tongues.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_corinthians/14-33.htm">1 Corinthians 14:33-40</a></span><br />For God is not a God of disorder, but of peace—as in all the churches of the saints. / Women are to be silent in the churches. They are not permitted to speak, but must be in submission, as the law says. / If they wish to inquire about something, they are to ask their own husbands at home; for it is dishonorable for a woman to speak in the church. ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/numbers/27-18.htm">Numbers 27:18-23</a></span><br />And the LORD replied to Moses, “Take Joshua son of Nun, a man with the Spirit in him, and lay your hands on him. / Have him stand before Eleazar the priest and the whole congregation, and commission him in their sight. / Confer on him some of your authority, so that the whole congregation of Israel will obey him. ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/deuteronomy/34-9.htm">Deuteronomy 34:9</a></span><br />Now Joshua son of Nun was filled with the spirit of wisdom because Moses had laid his hands on him. So the Israelites obeyed him and did as the LORD had commanded Moses.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_kings/19-19.htm">1 Kings 19:19-21</a></span><br />So Elijah departed and found Elisha son of Shaphat. He was plowing with twelve teams of oxen, and he was with the twelfth team. Elijah passed by him and threw his cloak around him. / So Elisha left the oxen, ran after Elijah, and said, “Please let me kiss my father and mother goodbye, and then I will follow you.” “Go on back,” Elijah replied, “for what have I done to you?” / So Elisha turned back from him, took his pair of oxen, and slaughtered them. Using the oxen’s equipment for fuel, he cooked the meat and gave it to the people, and they ate. Then he set out to follow and serve Elijah.</div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div><p class="tsk2">And you shall bring the Levites before the LORD: and the children of Israel shall put their hands on the Levites:</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/numbers/3-45.htm">Numbers 3:45</a></b></br> Take the Levites instead of all the firstborn among the children of Israel, and the cattle of the Levites instead of their cattle; and the Levites shall be mine: I <i>am</i> the LORD.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/leviticus/1-4.htm">Leviticus 1:4</a></b></br> And he shall put his hand upon the head of the burnt offering; and it shall be accepted for him to make atonement for him.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/acts/6-6.htm">Acts 6:6</a></b></br> Whom they set before the apostles: and when they had prayed, they laid <i>their</i> hands on them.</p><div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/numbers/8-9.htm">Children</a> <a href="/numbers/7-84.htm">Hands</a> <a href="/numbers/8-9.htm">Israel</a> <a href="/numbers/8-6.htm">Israelites</a> <a href="/numbers/8-9.htm">Levites</a> <a href="/numbers/8-9.htm">Present</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/numbers/8-11.htm">Children</a> <a href="/numbers/8-12.htm">Hands</a> <a href="/numbers/8-11.htm">Israel</a> <a href="/numbers/8-11.htm">Israelites</a> <a href="/numbers/8-11.htm">Levites</a> <a href="/numbers/8-11.htm">Present</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>You are to present the Levites before the LORD</b><br>The Levites were set apart for service to God, distinct from the other tribes of Israel. Presenting them before the LORD signifies their dedication and consecration to His service. This act is reminiscent of the presentation of offerings, indicating that the Levites themselves are a living offering to God. The concept of presenting individuals before the LORD is seen in other parts of Scripture, such as the dedication of Samuel by Hannah (<a href="/1_samuel/1-24.htm">1 Samuel 1:24-28</a>). This presentation underscores the importance of being set apart for divine purposes, a theme that runs throughout the Bible.<p><b>and have the Israelites lay their hands upon them.</b><br>The laying on of hands is a significant biblical practice symbolizing the transfer of authority, blessing, or responsibility. In this context, it represents the Israelites' acknowledgment and support of the Levites' role as their representatives in the service of the tabernacle. This act of laying hands is also seen in the ordination of leaders (<a href="/acts/6-6.htm">Acts 6:6</a>) and the commissioning of missionaries (<a href="/acts/13-3.htm">Acts 13:3</a>). It signifies a communal recognition and endorsement of the Levites' special role. The practice foreshadows the New Testament concept of the priesthood of all believers, where all Christians are called to serve God and represent Him to the world.<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <b><a href="/topical/t/the_levites.htm">The Levites</a></b><br>A tribe set apart for religious duties and service in the Tabernacle. They were chosen by God to assist the priests and perform various tasks related to worship and sacrifices.<br><br>2. <b><a href="/topical/t/the_israelites.htm">The Israelites</a></b><br>The collective people of God, descendants of Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob, who were called to be a holy nation and a kingdom of priests.<br><br>3. <b><a href="/topical/t/the_lord.htm">The LORD</a></b><br>The covenant name of God, Yahweh, who established the laws and rituals for His people, including the consecration of the Levites.<br><br>4. <b><a href="/topical/t/the_tabernacle.htm">The Tabernacle</a></b><br>The portable sanctuary where the Israelites worshiped God during their journey through the wilderness. It was the center of Israelite worship and the place where God's presence dwelled among His people.<br><br>5. <b><a href="/topical/t/the_laying_on_of_hands.htm">The Laying on of Hands</a></b><br>A symbolic act representing the transfer of responsibility, blessing, or authority. In this context, it signifies the Israelites' acknowledgment and support of the Levites' role.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><b><a href="/topical/t/the_importance_of_consecration.htm">The Importance of Consecration</a></b><br>God calls specific individuals for His service, and consecration is a vital step in acknowledging and preparing them for their roles. We should recognize and support those whom God has set apart for ministry.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/c/community_involvement_in_ministry.htm">Community Involvement in Ministry</a></b><br>The act of laying hands by the Israelites signifies communal support and responsibility. As a church, we should actively participate in the affirmation and support of our leaders and servants.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/s/symbolism_of_laying_on_of_hands.htm">Symbolism of Laying on of Hands</a></b><br>This act is not just a ritual but a powerful symbol of unity, blessing, and the transfer of responsibility. It reminds us of the importance of prayer and support for those in ministry.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/c/continuity_of_god's_work.htm">Continuity of God's Work</a></b><br>From the Old Testament to the New Testament, God continues to call and equip individuals for His purposes. We should be open to how God might be calling us or others around us to serve.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/r/recognizing_spiritual_gifts.htm">Recognizing Spiritual Gifts</a></b><br>Just as the Levites were recognized for their specific role, we should seek to identify and nurture the spiritual gifts within our community, encouraging each member to serve according to their calling.<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/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/plague_deaths__24,000_or_23,000.htm">How many died in the plague after the Israelites' adultery with Moab's daughters: 24,000 (Numbers 25:1, 9) or 23,000 (I Corinthians 10:8)?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/how_does_levi's_landlessness_align_biblically.htm">How does Deuteronomy 10:8's statement that Levi had no land inheritance align with inherited lands described in other biblical texts?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/bible's_view_on_inheritance.htm">What does the Bible say about inheritance?</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>(10) <span class= "bld">Shall put their hands upon the Levites.</span>--The same phrase is here used as in <a href="/numbers/8-12.htm" title="And the Levites shall lay their hands on the heads of the bullocks: and you shall offer the one for a sin offering, and the other for a burnt offering, to the LORD, to make an atonement for the Levites.">Numbers 8:12</a>, and elsewhere, of the offerer who was required to lay his hand upon the victim which he offered in sacrifice. By this symbolical act the obligation which rested upon the whole nation in regard to the dedication of the firstborn was transferred to the Levites, who were thenceforth to be dedicated to the service of the Lord, and given over to the priests as the representatives of the Lord.<p><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/pulpit/numbers/8.htm">Pulpit Commentary</a></div><span class="cmt_sub_title">Verse 10.</span> - <span class="cmt_word">Before the Lord.</span> As in chapter Numbers 5:16, either near the brazen altar, or more probably before the entrance of the tabernacle. <span class="cmt_word">And the children of Israel shall put their hands upon the Levites.</span> Presumably by means of their representatives, probably the tribe princes. This laying on of hands signified that the obligation to assist personally in the service of the sanctuary was transferred from the whole congregation to the Levites. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/commentaries/numbers/8-10.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">You are to present</span><br /><span class="heb">וְהִקְרַבְתָּ֥</span> <span class="translit">(wə·hiq·raḇ·tā)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunctive waw | Verb - Hifil - Conjunctive perfect - second person masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_7126.htm">Strong's 7126: </a> </span><span class="str2">To come near, approach</span><br /><br /><span class="word">the Levites</span><br /><span class="heb">הַלְוִיִּ֖ם</span> <span class="translit">(hal·wî·yim)</span><br /><span class="parse">Article | Noun - proper - masculine plural<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_3881.htm">Strong's 3881: </a> </span><span class="str2">Levites -- descendant of Levi</span><br /><br /><span class="word">before</span><br /><span class="heb">לִפְנֵ֣י</span> <span class="translit">(lip̄·nê)</span><br /><span class="parse">Preposition-l | 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">the LORD</span><br /><span class="heb">יְהוָ֑ה</span> <span class="translit">(Yah·weh)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - proper - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_3069.htm">Strong's 3069: </a> </span><span class="str2">YHWH</span><br /><br /><span class="word">and have the Israelites</span><br /><span class="heb">בְנֵי־</span> <span class="translit">(ḇə·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">lay</span><br /><span class="heb">וְסָמְכ֧וּ</span> <span class="translit">(wə·sā·mə·ḵū)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Conjunctive perfect - third person common plural<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_5564.htm">Strong's 5564: </a> </span><span class="str2">To prop, to lean upon, take hold of</span><br /><br /><span class="word">their hands</span><br /><span class="heb">יְדֵיהֶ֖ם</span> <span class="translit">(yə·ḏê·hem)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - fdc | third person masculine plural<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_3027.htm">Strong's 3027: </a> </span><span class="str2">A hand</span><br /><br /><span class="word">upon</span><br /><span class="heb">עַל־</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">[them].</span><br /><span class="heb">הַלְוִיִּֽם׃</span> <span class="translit">(hal·wî·yim)</span><br /><span class="parse">Article | Noun - proper - masculine plural<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_3881.htm">Strong's 3881: </a> </span><span class="str2">Levites -- descendant of Levi</span><br /><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/numbers/8-10.htm">Numbers 8:10 NIV</a><br /><a href="/nlt/numbers/8-10.htm">Numbers 8:10 NLT</a><br /><a href="/esv/numbers/8-10.htm">Numbers 8:10 ESV</a><br /><a href="/nasb/numbers/8-10.htm">Numbers 8:10 NASB</a><br /><a href="/kjv/numbers/8-10.htm">Numbers 8:10 KJV</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="//bibleapps.com/numbers/8-10.htm">Numbers 8:10 BibleApps.com</a><br /><a href="//bibliaparalela.com/numbers/8-10.htm">Numbers 8:10 Biblia Paralela</a><br /><a href="//holybible.com.cn/numbers/8-10.htm">Numbers 8:10 Chinese Bible</a><br /><a href="//saintebible.com/numbers/8-10.htm">Numbers 8:10 French Bible</a><br /><a href="/catholic/numbers/8-10.htm">Numbers 8:10 Catholic Bible</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/numbers/8-10.htm">OT Law: Numbers 8:10 You shall present the Levites before Yahweh (Nu Num.) </a></div></div></td></tr></table></div><div id="left"><a href="/numbers/8-9.htm" onmouseover='lft.src="/leftgif.png"' onmouseout='lft.src="/left.png"' title="Numbers 8:9"><img src="/left.png" name="lft" border="0" alt="Numbers 8:9" /></a></div><div id="right"><a href="/numbers/8-11.htm" onmouseover='rght.src="/rightgif.png"' onmouseout='rght.src="/right.png"' title="Numbers 8:11"><img src="/right.png" name="rght" border="0" alt="Numbers 8:11" /></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>