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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 />The LORD said to Moses:<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nlt/numbers/8.htm">New Living Translation</a></span><br />Then the LORD said to Moses,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/esv/numbers/8.htm">English Standard Version</a></span><br />And the LORD spoke to Moses, saying,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/bsb/numbers/8.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a></span><br />Again the LORD spoke to Moses, saying,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/kjv/numbers/8.htm">King James Bible</a></span><br />And the LORD spake unto Moses, saying,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nkjv/numbers/8.htm">New King James Version</a></span><br />Then the LORD spoke to Moses, saying:<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb_/numbers/8.htm">New American Standard Bible</a></span><br />Again the LORD spoke to Moses, saying,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb/numbers/8.htm">NASB 1995</a></span><br />Again the LORD spoke to Moses, saying,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb77/numbers/8.htm">NASB 1977 </a></span><br />Again the LORD spoke to Moses, saying,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsb/numbers/8.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a></span><br />Again Yahweh spoke to Moses, saying,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/amp/numbers/8.htm">Amplified Bible</a></span><br />Again the LORD spoke to Moses, saying,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/csb/numbers/8.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />The LORD spoke to Moses:<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hcsb/numbers/8.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />The LORD spoke to Moses: &#8220<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/asv/numbers/8.htm">American Standard Version</a></span><br />And Jehovah spake unto Moses, saying,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cev/numbers/8.htm">Contemporary English Version</a></span><br />The LORD said to Moses: <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/erv/numbers/8.htm">English Revised Version</a></span><br />And the LORD spake unto Moses, saying,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gwt/numbers/8.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a></span><br />The LORD said to Moses,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gnt/numbers/8.htm">Good News Translation</a></span><br />The LORD said to Moses, <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/isv/numbers/8.htm">International Standard Version</a></span><br />Then the LORD told Moses, <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/msb/numbers/8.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a></span><br />Again the LORD spoke to Moses, saying,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/net/numbers/8.htm">NET Bible</a></span><br />Then the LORD spoke to Moses:<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nheb/numbers/8.htm">New Heart English Bible</a></span><br />The LORD spoke to Moses, saying,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/wbt/numbers/8.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a></span><br />And the LORD spoke to Moses, saying,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/web/numbers/8.htm">World English Bible</a></span><br />Yahweh spoke to Moses, saying, <div class="vheading2"><b>Literal Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsv/numbers/8.htm">Literal Standard Version</a></span><br />And YHWH speaks to Moses, saying,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/ylt/numbers/8.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a></span><br /> And Jehovah speaketh unto Moses, saying,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/slt/numbers/8.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a></span><br />And Jehovah will speak to Moses, saying,<div class="vheading2"><b>Catholic Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/drb/numbers/8.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a></span><br />And the Lord spoke to Moses, saying : <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cpdv/numbers/8.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a></span><br />And the Lord spoke to Moses, saying:<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nabre/numbers/8.htm">New American Bible</a></span><br />The LORD said to Moses:<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nrsvce/numbers/8.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a></span><br />The LORD spoke to Moses, saying:<div class="vheading2"><b>Translations from Aramaic</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lamsa/numbers/8.htm">Lamsa Bible</a></span><br />And the LORD spoke to Moses, saying,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hpbt/numbers/8.htm">Peshitta Holy Bible Translated</a></span><br />And LORD JEHOVAH spoke with Moshe and said to him:<div class="vheading2"><b>OT Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/jps/numbers/8.htm">JPS Tanakh 1917</a></span><br />And the LORD spoke unto Moses, saying:<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/sep/numbers/8.htm">Brenton Septuagint Translation</a></span><br />And the Lord spoke to Moses, saying,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/parallel/numbers/8-5.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=2807" 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">5</span><span class="highl"><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.">Again the LORD</a> <a href="/hebrew/1696.htm" title="1696: way·ḏab·bêr (Conj-w:: V-Piel-ConsecImperf-3ms) -- To speak. A primitive root; perhaps properly, to arrange; but used figuratively, to speak; rarely to subdue.">spoke</a> <a href="/hebrew/413.htm" title="413: ’el- (Prep) -- To, into, towards. ">to</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> <a href="/hebrew/559.htm" title="559: lê·mōr (Prep-l:: V-Qal-Inf) -- To utter, say. A primitive root; to say.">saying,</a> </span><span class="reftext">6</span>“Take the Levites from among the Israelites and make them ceremonially clean.…<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/29-1.htm">Exodus 29:1-9</a></span><br />“Now this is what you are to do to consecrate Aaron and his sons to serve Me as priests: Take a young bull and two rams without blemish, / along with unleavened bread, unleavened cakes mixed with oil, and unleavened wafers anointed with oil. Make them out of fine wheat flour, / put them in a basket, and present them in the basket, along with the bull and the two rams. ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/leviticus/8-5.htm">Leviticus 8:5-13</a></span><br />And Moses said to them, “This is what the LORD has commanded to be done.” / 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. ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/hebrews/9-6.htm">Hebrews 9:6-10</a></span><br />When everything had been prepared in this way, the priests entered regularly into the first room to perform their sacred duties. / But only the high priest entered the second room, and then only once a year, and never without blood, which he offered for himself and for the sins the people had committed in ignorance. / By this arrangement the Holy Spirit was showing that the way into the Most Holy Place had not yet been disclosed as long as the first tabernacle was still standing. ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/2_chronicles/29-5.htm">2 Chronicles 29:5</a></span><br />“Listen to me, O Levites,” he said. “Consecrate yourselves now and consecrate the house of the LORD, the God of your fathers. Remove from the Holy Place every impurity.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/exodus/40-12.htm">Exodus 40:12-15</a></span><br />Then bring Aaron and his sons to the entrance to the Tent of Meeting and wash them with water. / And you are to clothe Aaron with the holy garments, anoint him, and consecrate him, so that he may serve Me as a priest. / Bring his sons forward and clothe them with tunics. ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/leviticus/16-32.htm">Leviticus 16:32-34</a></span><br />The priest who is anointed and ordained to succeed his father as high priest shall make atonement. He will put on the sacred linen garments / and make atonement for the Most Holy Place, the Tent of Meeting, and the altar, and for the priests and all the people of the assembly. / This is to be a permanent statute for you, to make atonement once a year for the Israelites because of all their sins.” And all this was done as the LORD had commanded Moses.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_chronicles/23-13.htm">1 Chronicles 23:13</a></span><br />The sons of Amram: Aaron and Moses. Aaron and his descendants were set apart forever to consecrate the most holy things, to burn incense before the LORD, to minister before Him, and to pronounce blessings in His name forever.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/hebrews/7-27.htm">Hebrews 7:27</a></span><br />Unlike the other high priests, He does not need to offer daily sacrifices, first for His own sins and then for the sins of the people; He sacrificed for sin once for all when He offered up Himself.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/exodus/28-1.htm">Exodus 28:1-3</a></span><br />“Next, have your brother Aaron brought to you from among the Israelites, along with his sons Nadab, Abihu, Eleazar, and Ithamar, to serve Me as priests. / Make holy garments for your brother Aaron, to give him glory and splendor. / You are to instruct all the skilled craftsmen, whom I have filled with a spirit of wisdom, to make garments for Aaron’s consecration, so that he may serve Me as priest.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/leviticus/21-10.htm">Leviticus 21:10</a></span><br />The priest who is highest among his brothers, who has had the anointing oil poured on his head and has been ordained to wear the priestly garments, must not let his hair hang loose or tear his garments.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_peter/2-5.htm">1 Peter 2:5</a></span><br />you also, like living stones, are being built into a spiritual house to be a holy priesthood, offering spiritual sacrifices acceptable to God through Jesus Christ.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/exodus/30-30.htm">Exodus 30:30</a></span><br />Anoint Aaron and his sons and consecrate them to serve Me as priests.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/leviticus/9-1.htm">Leviticus 9:1-7</a></span><br />On the eighth day Moses summoned Aaron and his sons and the elders of Israel. / He said to Aaron, “Take for yourself a young bull for a sin offering and a ram for a burnt offering, both without blemish, and present them before the LORD. / Then speak to the Israelites and say, ‘Take a male goat for a sin offering, a calf and a lamb—both a year old and without blemish—for a burnt offering, ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/hebrews/5-1.htm">Hebrews 5:1-4</a></span><br />Every high priest is appointed from among men to represent them in matters relating to God, to offer gifts and sacrifices for sins. / He is able to deal gently with those who are ignorant and misguided, since he himself is subject to weakness. / That is why he is obligated to offer sacrifices for his own sins, as well as for the sins of the people. ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/exodus/19-22.htm">Exodus 19:22</a></span><br />Even the priests who approach the LORD must consecrate themselves, or the LORD will break out against them.”</div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div><p class="tsk2">And the LORD spoke to Moses, saying,</p><div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/numbers/8-4.htm">Moses</a> <a href="/numbers/8-1.htm">Speaketh</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/numbers/8-22.htm">Moses</a> <a href="/numbers/8-23.htm">Speaketh</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'; 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It highlights the direct and personal nature of God's guidance to the leader of Israel. This is a recurring theme throughout the Pentateuch, where God frequently communicates His will to Moses, underscoring Moses' role as a prophet and mediator. The repetition of divine speech also reinforces the authority and authenticity of the instructions given.<p><b>to Moses</b><br>Moses is a central figure in the Old Testament, chosen by God to lead the Israelites out of Egypt and through the wilderness. His role as a mediator between God and the people is crucial, as he receives the law and instructions directly from God. This communication underscores Moses' unique position and the trust God places in him. Moses' leadership is a type of Christ, who is the ultimate mediator between God and humanity (<a href="/1_timothy/2-5.htm">1 Timothy 2:5</a>).<p><b>saying</b><br>This introduces the specific message or command that God is about to deliver. It sets the stage for the instructions that follow, which in this context pertain to the consecration and duties of the Levites. The use of "saying" indicates that what follows is not merely narrative but a directive from God, carrying divine authority and requiring obedience.<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <b><a href="/topical/t/the_lord.htm">The LORD (Yahweh)</a></b><br>The covenant-keeping God of Israel, who communicates His will and instructions to His people through His chosen leaders.<br><br>2. <b><a href="/topical/m/moses.htm">Moses</a></b><br>The prophet and leader of the Israelites, chosen by God to lead His people out of Egypt and to receive His laws and instructions.<br><br>3. <b><a href="/topical/t/the_israelites.htm">The Israelites</a></b><br>The chosen people of God, who are being prepared to serve and worship Him according to His commandments.<br><br>4. <b><a href="/topical/t/the_tabernacle.htm">The Tabernacle</a></b><br>The dwelling place of God among His people, where the Levites are to serve and minister.<br><br>5. <b><a href="/topical/t/the_levites.htm">The Levites</a></b><br>A tribe set apart for the service of the Tabernacle, representing the people before God and maintaining the sacred space.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><b><a href="/topical/g/god's_communication.htm">God's Communication</a></b><br>God speaks to His people through chosen leaders. We should be attentive to God's word and seek His guidance through Scripture and prayer.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/r/role_of_leadership.htm">Role of Leadership</a></b><br>Moses serves as a mediator between God and the Israelites. In our communities, we should respect and support those whom God has placed in leadership positions.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/h/holiness_and_service.htm">Holiness and Service</a></b><br>The setting apart of the Levites underscores the importance of holiness in service to God. We are called to live lives that are consecrated and dedicated to His purposes.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/p/preparation_for_worship.htm">Preparation for Worship</a></b><br>Just as the Levites were prepared for their service, we should prepare our hearts and minds for worship, ensuring that we approach God with reverence and sincerity.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/c/community_and_responsibility.htm">Community and Responsibility</a></b><br>The Levites' role highlights the importance of community and shared responsibility in the worship and service of God. We should actively participate in and contribute to the life of our faith communities.<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/is_numbers_8's_purification_process_historical.htm">Does the detailed purification process in Numbers 8 accurately reflect historical Israelite customs, or might it be a later addition? </a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/evidence_of_numbers_5_trial_by_ordeal.htm">Is there any historical or archaeological evidence that this trial by ordeal was actually used (Numbers 5)?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/why_shave_the_body_in_numbers_8_7_evidence.htm">Why does Numbers 8:7 require shaving the entire body for purification, and is there any archaeological evidence of this practice? </a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/is_there_a_double_standard_in_numbers_5.htm">Does Numbers 5 imply a double standard for men and women regarding marital faithfulness?</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>(5) <span class= "bld">And the Lord spake unto Moses.</span>--As Moses had already officiated in the consecration of the priests (Leviticus 8), so now, notwithstanding the fact that Aaron and his sons were already consecrated, he is commanded to officiate at the cleansing of the Levites.<p><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/pulpit/numbers/8.htm">Pulpit Commentary</a></div><span class="cmt_sub_title">Verse 5.</span> - <span class="cmt_word">The</span> <span class="cmt_word">Lord spake unto Moses.</span> At some time subsequent to the command given in chapters Numbers 3:6-13, and no doubt before the passover. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/commentaries/numbers/8-5.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">Again 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">spoke</span><br /><span class="heb">וַיְדַבֵּ֥ר</span> <span class="translit">(way·ḏab·bêr)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunctive waw | Verb - Piel - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_1696.htm">Strong's 1696: </a> </span><span class="str2">To arrange, to speak, to subdue</span><br /><br /><span class="word">to</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">Moses,</span><br /><span class="heb">מֹשֶׁ֥ה</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 /><br /><span class="word">saying,</span><br /><span class="heb">לֵּאמֹֽר׃</span> <span class="translit">(lê·mōr)</span><br /><span class="parse">Preposition-l | Verb - Qal - Infinitive construct<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_559.htm">Strong's 559: </a> </span><span class="str2">To utter, say</span><br /><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/numbers/8-5.htm">Numbers 8:5 NIV</a><br /><a href="/nlt/numbers/8-5.htm">Numbers 8:5 NLT</a><br /><a href="/esv/numbers/8-5.htm">Numbers 8:5 ESV</a><br /><a href="/nasb/numbers/8-5.htm">Numbers 8:5 NASB</a><br /><a href="/kjv/numbers/8-5.htm">Numbers 8:5 KJV</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="//bibleapps.com/numbers/8-5.htm">Numbers 8:5 BibleApps.com</a><br /><a href="//bibliaparalela.com/numbers/8-5.htm">Numbers 8:5 Biblia Paralela</a><br /><a href="//holybible.com.cn/numbers/8-5.htm">Numbers 8:5 Chinese Bible</a><br /><a href="//saintebible.com/numbers/8-5.htm">Numbers 8:5 French Bible</a><br /><a href="/catholic/numbers/8-5.htm">Numbers 8:5 Catholic Bible</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/numbers/8-5.htm">OT Law: Numbers 8:5 Yahweh spoke to Moses saying (Nu Num.) </a></div></div></td></tr></table></div><div id="left"><a href="/numbers/8-4.htm" onmouseover='lft.src="/leftgif.png"' onmouseout='lft.src="/left.png"' title="Numbers 8:4"><img src="/left.png" name="lft" border="0" alt="Numbers 8:4" /></a></div><div id="right"><a href="/numbers/8-6.htm" onmouseover='rght.src="/rightgif.png"' onmouseout='rght.src="/right.png"' title="Numbers 8:6"><img src="/right.png" name="rght" border="0" alt="Numbers 8:6" /></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>