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class="vheadingv"><b>Verse</b><a href="/bsb/numbers/8.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/8.htm">New International Version</a></span><br />but at the age of fifty, they must retire from their regular service and work no longer.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nlt/numbers/8.htm">New Living Translation</a></span><br />and they must retire at the age of fifty.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/esv/numbers/8.htm">English Standard Version</a></span><br />And from the age of fifty years they shall withdraw from the duty of the service and serve no more.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/bsb/numbers/8.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a></span><br />But at the age of fifty, they must retire from performing the work and no longer serve.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/kjv/numbers/8.htm">King James Bible</a></span><br />And from the age of fifty years they shall cease waiting upon the service <i>thereof</i>, and shall serve no more:<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nkjv/numbers/8.htm">New King James Version</a></span><br />and at the age of fifty years they must cease performing this work, and shall work no more.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb_/numbers/8.htm">New American Standard Bible</a></span><br />But at the age of fifty years they shall retire from service in the work and not work anymore.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb/numbers/8.htm">NASB 1995</a></span><br />&#8220But at the age of fifty years they shall retire from service in the work and not work any more.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb77/numbers/8.htm">NASB 1977 </a></span><br />“But at the age of fifty years they shall retire from service in the work and not work any more.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsb/numbers/8.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a></span><br />But at the age of fifty years they shall retire from <i>their</i> duty in the service and not serve anymore.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/amp/numbers/8.htm">Amplified Bible</a></span><br />but at the age of fifty years, they shall retire from the service of the [tabernacle] work and serve no longer.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/csb/numbers/8.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />But at fifty years old he is to retire from his service in the work and no longer serve.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hcsb/numbers/8.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />But at 50 years old he is to retire from his service in the work and no longer serve. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/asv/numbers/8.htm">American Standard Version</a></span><br />and from the age of fifty years they shall cease waiting upon the work, and shall serve no more,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/erv/numbers/8.htm">English Revised Version</a></span><br />and from the age of fifty years they shall cease waiting upon the work, and shall serve no more;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gwt/numbers/8.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a></span><br />But when they're 50 years old, they must retire from active service and not work anymore.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gnt/numbers/8.htm">Good News Translation</a></span><br />and at the age of fifty he shall retire. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/isv/numbers/8.htm">International Standard Version</a></span><br />but starting at 50 years of age, he is to retire from service and is no longer to work. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/net/numbers/8.htm">NET Bible</a></span><br />and at the age of fifty years they must retire from performing the work and may no longer work.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nheb/numbers/8.htm">New Heart English Bible</a></span><br />and from the age of fifty years they shall cease waiting on the work, and shall serve no more,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/wbt/numbers/8.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a></span><br />And from the age of fifty years they shall cease waiting upon the service of it, and shall serve no more:<div class="vheading2"><b>Majority Text Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/msb/numbers/8.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a></span><br />But at the age of fifty, they must retire from performing the work and no longer serve.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/web/numbers/8.htm">World English Bible</a></span><br />and from the age of fifty years they shall retire from doing the work, and shall serve no more, <div class="vheading2"><b>Literal Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsv/numbers/8.htm">Literal Standard Version</a></span><br />and from a son of fifty years he returns from the host of the service, and does not serve anymore,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/ylt/numbers/8.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a></span><br /> and from a son of fifty years he doth return from the host of the service, and doth not serve any more,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/slt/numbers/8.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a></span><br />And from the son of fifty years, he shall turn back from the warfare of the service, and shall serve no more.<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 they shall have accomplished the fiftieth year of their age, they shall cease to serve: <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cpdv/numbers/8.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a></span><br />And when they will have completed the fiftieth year of age, they shall cease to serve.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nabre/numbers/8.htm">New American Bible</a></span><br />But everyone fifty on up shall retire from the work force and serve no more.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nrsvce/numbers/8.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a></span><br />and from the age of fifty years they shall retire from the duty of the service and serve no more.<div class="vheading2"><b>Translations from Aramaic</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lamsa/numbers/8.htm">Lamsa Bible</a></span><br />And from the age of fifty years they shall cease from the service and shall serve no more,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hpbt/numbers/8.htm">Peshitta Holy Bible Translated</a></span><br />And from fifty years old he will return from power of service and he shall serve no more.<div class="vheading2"><b>OT Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/jps/numbers/8.htm">JPS Tanakh 1917</a></span><br />and from the age of fifty years they shall return from the service of the work, and shall serve no more;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/sep/numbers/8.htm">Brenton Septuagint Translation</a></span><br />And from fifty years old <i>the Levites</i> shall cease from the ministry, and shall not work any longer.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/parallel/numbers/8-25.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=2991" 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">Retirement for Levites</a></span><br>…<span class="reftext">24</span>“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. <span class="reftext">25</span><span class="highl"><a href="/hebrew/1121.htm" title="1121: ū·mib·ben (Conj-w, Prep-m:: N-msc) -- Son. From banah; a son, in the widest sense (like 'ab, 'ach, etc.).">But at the age</a> <a href="/hebrew/2572.htm" title="2572: ḥă·miš·šîm (Number-cp) -- Fifty. Multiple of chamesh; fifty.">of fifty,</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/7725.htm" title="7725: yā·šūḇ (V-Qal-Imperf-3ms) -- A primitive root; to turn back transitively or intransitively, literally or figuratively; generally to retreat; often adverbial, again.">they must retire</a> <a href="/hebrew/6635.htm" title="6635: miṣ·ṣə·ḇā (Prep-m:: N-csc) -- Or tsbadah; from tsaba'; a mass of persons, especially reg. Organized for war; by implication, a campaign, literally or figuratively.">from performing</a> <a href="/hebrew/5656.htm" title="5656: hā·‘ă·ḇō·ḏāh (Art:: N-fs) -- Labor, service. Or mabowdah; from abad; work of any kind.">the work</a> <a href="/hebrew/3808.htm" title="3808: wə·lō (Conj-w:: Adv-NegPrt) -- Not. Or lowi; or loh; a primitive particle; not; by implication, no; often used with other particles.">and no</a> <a href="/hebrew/5750.htm" title="5750: ‘ō·wḏ (Adv) -- Or rod; from uwd; properly, iteration or continuance; used only adverbially, again, repeatedly, still, more.">longer</a> <a href="/hebrew/5647.htm" title="5647: ya·‘ă·ḇōḏ (V-Qal-Imperf-3ms) -- To work, serve. A primitive root; to work; by implication, to serve, till, enslave, etc.">serve.</a> </span><span class="reftext">26</span>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.”…<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="/1_chronicles/23-3.htm">1 Chronicles 23:3-5</a></span><br />The Levites thirty years of age or older were counted, and the total number of men was 38,000. / “Of these,” said David, “24,000 are to oversee the work of the house of the LORD, 6,000 are to be officers and judges, / 4,000 are to be gatekeepers, and 4,000 are to praise the LORD with the instruments I have made for giving praise.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_chronicles/23-24.htm">1 Chronicles 23:24-27</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. / For David had said, “The LORD, the God of Israel, has given rest to His people and has come to dwell in Jerusalem forever. / So now the Levites no longer need to carry the tabernacle or any of the articles for its service.” ...<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="/1_chronicles/28-13.htm">1 Chronicles 28:13</a></span><br />for the divisions of the priests and Levites, for all the work of service in the house of the LORD, and for all the articles of service in the house of the LORD:<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_chronicles/28-21.htm">1 Chronicles 28:21</a></span><br />The divisions of the priests and Levites are ready for all the service of the house of God, and every willing man of every skill will be at your disposal for the work. The officials and all the people are fully at your command.”<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="/ezra/3-8.htm">Ezra 3:8</a></span><br />In the second month of the second year after they had arrived at the house of God in Jerusalem, Zerubbabel son of Shealtiel, Jeshua son of Jozadak, and the rest of their associates including the priests, the Levites, and all who had returned to Jerusalem from the captivity, began the work. They appointed Levites twenty years of age or older to supervise the construction of the house of the LORD.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/leviticus/25-50.htm">Leviticus 25:50</a></span><br />He and his purchaser will then count the time from the year he sold himself up to the Year of Jubilee. The price of his sale will be determined by the number of years, based on the daily wages of a hired hand.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/leviticus/27-7.htm">Leviticus 27:7</a></span><br />And if the person is sixty years of age or older, then your valuation shall be fifteen shekels for the male and ten shekels for the female.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/job/32-6.htm">Job 32:6-7</a></span><br />So Elihu son of Barachel the Buzite declared: “I am young in years, while you are old; that is why I was timid and afraid to tell you what I know. / I thought that age should speak, and many years should teach wisdom.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/psalms/92-14.htm">Psalm 92:14</a></span><br />In old age they will still bear fruit; healthy and green they will remain,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/luke/2-37.htm">Luke 2:37</a></span><br />and then was a widow to the age of eighty-four. She never left the temple, but worshiped night and day, fasting and praying.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_timothy/5-9.htm">1 Timothy 5:9</a></span><br />A widow should be enrolled if she is at least sixty years old, faithful to her husband,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_timothy/5-17.htm">1 Timothy 5:17</a></span><br />Elders who lead effectively are worthy of double honor, especially those who work hard at preaching and teaching.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_corinthians/9-13.htm">1 Corinthians 9:13-14</a></span><br />Do you not know that those who work in the temple eat of its food, and those who serve at the altar partake of its offerings? / In the same way, the Lord has prescribed that those who preach the gospel should receive their living from the gospel.</div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div><p class="tsk2">And from the age of fifty years they shall cease waiting on the service thereof, and shall serve no more:</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/numbers/4-23.htm">Numbers 4:23</a></b></br> From thirty years old and upward until fifty years old shalt thou number them; all that enter in to perform the service, to do the work in the tabernacle of the congregation.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/2_timothy/4-7.htm">2 Timothy 4:7</a></b></br> I have fought a good fight, I have finished <i>my</i> course, I have kept the faith:</p><div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/leviticus/26-6.htm">Cease</a> <a href="/numbers/4-47.htm">Fifty</a> <a href="/numbers/8-24.htm">Host</a> <a href="/leviticus/27-20.htm">Longer</a> <a href="/leviticus/24-9.htm">Regular</a> <a href="/ezekiel/11-15.htm">Retire</a> <a href="/numbers/8-24.htm">Serve</a> <a href="/numbers/8-24.htm">Service</a> <a href="/numbers/8-4.htm">Thereof</a> <a href="/exodus/18-14.htm">Waiting</a> <a href="/leviticus/26-25.htm">Withdraw</a> <a href="/numbers/8-24.htm">Work</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/numbers/11-25.htm">Cease</a> <a href="/numbers/16-2.htm">Fifty</a> <a href="/numbers/10-14.htm">Host</a> <a href="/numbers/18-5.htm">Longer</a> <a href="/numbers/9-2.htm">Regular</a> <a href="/2_samuel/11-15.htm">Retire</a> <a href="/numbers/8-26.htm">Serve</a> <a href="/numbers/8-26.htm">Service</a> <a href="/numbers/9-3.htm">Thereof</a> <a href="/numbers/9-19.htm">Waiting</a> <a href="/numbers/16-24.htm">Withdraw</a> <a href="/numbers/8-26.htm">Work</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>But at the age of fifty</b><br>In the context of the Levitical priesthood, the age of fifty marked a significant transition. The Levites were set apart for service in the tabernacle, and their duties were physically demanding. The age limit ensured that the work was carried out by those in their physical prime. This age limit reflects a broader biblical principle of rest and renewal, as seen in the Sabbath and Jubilee years (Leviticus 25). The number fifty also holds symbolic significance in Scripture, often associated with freedom and release, as seen in the Year of Jubilee.<p><b>they must retire from performing the work</b><br>The retirement of Levites from active service at fifty underscores the importance of maintaining the sanctity and efficiency of tabernacle duties. This transition allowed for the preservation of the Levites' dignity and health, while also making room for younger men to take on these responsibilities. It highlights the value of rest and the recognition of human limitations, a theme echoed in Jesus' invitation to find rest in Him (<a href="/matthew/11-28.htm">Matthew 11:28-30</a>).<p><b>and no longer serve</b><br>While the Levites retired from the physical labor of the tabernacle, they were not entirely removed from service. They continued to play a role in teaching and mentoring the younger Levites, ensuring the continuity of sacred traditions and practices. This reflects the biblical principle of discipleship and the passing on of faith, as seen in Paul's relationship with Timothy (<a href="/2_timothy/2-2.htm">2 Timothy 2:2</a>). The Levites' transition from active service to advisory roles can be seen as a type of Christ, who, after His earthly ministry, continues to intercede for believers (<a href="/hebrews/7-25.htm">Hebrews 7:25</a>).<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <b><a href="/topical/t/the_levites.htm">The Levites</a></b><br>A tribe of Israel set apart for religious duties and service in the Tabernacle. They were responsible for assisting the priests and maintaining the sacred space.<br><br>2. <b><a href="/topical/t/the_tabernacle.htm">The Tabernacle</a></b><br>The portable dwelling place for the divine presence among the Israelites during their journey through the wilderness. It was the center of worship and religious activity.<br><br>3. <b><a href="/topical/m/moses.htm">Moses</a></b><br>The leader of the Israelites who received the law from God and communicated His instructions, including those concerning the Levites, to the people.<br><br>4. <b><a href="/topical/t/the_wilderness_journey.htm">The Wilderness Journey</a></b><br>The period during which the Israelites traveled from Egypt to the Promised Land, during which the Tabernacle was their central place of worship.<br><br>5. <b><a href="/topical/r/retirement_of_levites.htm">Retirement of Levites</a></b><br>The specific event or regulation where Levites were instructed to retire from active service at the age of fifty, transitioning to a different role within the community.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><b><a href="/topical/t/the_importance_of_rest_and_transition.htm">The Importance of Rest and Transition</a></b><br>The retirement age for Levites underscores the importance of rest and the need for transitions in roles as one ages. It reflects God's care for the well-being of His servants.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/v/value_of_experience_and_wisdom.htm">Value of Experience and Wisdom</a></b><br>Although Levites retired from active service, their experience and wisdom were invaluable for mentoring younger generations. This principle can be applied in church leadership and community roles today.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/g/god's_design_for_order_and_structure.htm">God's Design for Order and Structure</a></b><br>The regulation of service age among the Levites demonstrates God's design for order and structure within His community. It encourages us to seek God's guidance in organizing our lives and ministries.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/t/the_role_of_service_in_god's_kingdom.htm">The Role of Service in God's Kingdom</a></b><br>Service in God's kingdom is not limited to physical labor but includes spiritual guidance, teaching, and support. This broadens our understanding of how we can contribute to God's work at different life stages.<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/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/bible's_view_on_retirement.htm">What is the Bible's perspective on retirement?</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/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><a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/commentaries/numbers/8-25.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">But at the age</span><br /><span class="heb">וּמִבֶּן֙</span> <span class="translit">(ū·mib·ben)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunctive waw, Preposition-m | 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">of 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">they must retire</span><br /><span class="heb">יָשׁ֖וּב</span> <span class="translit">(yā·šūḇ)</span><br /><span class="parse">Verb - Qal - Imperfect - third person masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_7725.htm">Strong's 7725: </a> </span><span class="str2">To turn back, in, to retreat, again</span><br /><br /><span class="word">from performing</span><br /><span class="heb">מִצְּבָ֣א</span> <span class="translit">(miṣ·ṣə·ḇā)</span><br /><span class="parse">Preposition-m | Noun - common singular construct<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">the work</span><br /><span class="heb">הָעֲבֹדָ֑ה</span> <span class="translit">(hā·‘ă·ḇō·ḏāh)</span><br /><span class="parse">Article | 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">and no</span><br /><span class="heb">וְלֹ֥א</span> <span class="translit">(wə·lō)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunctive waw | Adverb - Negative particle<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_3808.htm">Strong's 3808: </a> </span><span class="str2">Not, no</span><br /><br /><span class="word">longer</span><br /><span class="heb">עֽוֹד׃</span> <span class="translit">(‘ō·wḏ)</span><br /><span class="parse">Adverb<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_5750.htm">Strong's 5750: </a> </span><span class="str2">Iteration, continuance, again, repeatedly, still, more</span><br /><br /><span class="word">serve.</span><br /><span class="heb">יַעֲבֹ֖ד</span> <span class="translit">(ya·‘ă·ḇōḏ)</span><br /><span class="parse">Verb - Qal - Imperfect - third person masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_5647.htm">Strong's 5647: </a> </span><span class="str2">To work, to serve, till, enslave</span><br /><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/numbers/8-25.htm">Numbers 8:25 NIV</a><br /><a href="/nlt/numbers/8-25.htm">Numbers 8:25 NLT</a><br /><a href="/esv/numbers/8-25.htm">Numbers 8:25 ESV</a><br /><a href="/nasb/numbers/8-25.htm">Numbers 8:25 NASB</a><br /><a href="/kjv/numbers/8-25.htm">Numbers 8:25 KJV</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="//bibleapps.com/numbers/8-25.htm">Numbers 8:25 BibleApps.com</a><br /><a href="//bibliaparalela.com/numbers/8-25.htm">Numbers 8:25 Biblia Paralela</a><br /><a href="//holybible.com.cn/numbers/8-25.htm">Numbers 8:25 Chinese Bible</a><br /><a href="//saintebible.com/numbers/8-25.htm">Numbers 8:25 French Bible</a><br /><a href="/catholic/numbers/8-25.htm">Numbers 8:25 Catholic Bible</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/numbers/8-25.htm">OT Law: Numbers 8:25 And from the age of fifty years (Nu Num.) </a></div></div></td></tr></table></div><div id="left"><a href="/numbers/8-24.htm" onmouseover='lft.src="/leftgif.png"' onmouseout='lft.src="/left.png"' title="Numbers 8:24"><img src="/left.png" name="lft" border="0" alt="Numbers 8:24" /></a></div><div id="right"><a href="/numbers/8-26.htm" onmouseover='rght.src="/rightgif.png"' onmouseout='rght.src="/right.png"' title="Numbers 8:26"><img src="/right.png" name="rght" border="0" alt="Numbers 8:26" /></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>