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class="vheadingv"><b>Verse</b><a href="/bsb/numbers/10.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/10.htm">New International Version</a></span><br />When both are sounded, the whole community is to assemble before you at the entrance to the tent of meeting.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nlt/numbers/10.htm">New Living Translation</a></span><br />When both trumpets are blown, everyone must gather before you at the entrance of the Tabernacle.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/esv/numbers/10.htm">English Standard Version</a></span><br />And when both are blown, all the congregation shall gather themselves to you at the entrance of the tent of meeting.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/bsb/numbers/10.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a></span><br />When both are sounded, the whole congregation is to assemble before you at the entrance to the Tent of Meeting.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/kjv/numbers/10.htm">King James Bible</a></span><br />And when they shall blow with them, all the assembly shall assemble themselves to thee at the door of the tabernacle of the congregation.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nkjv/numbers/10.htm">New King James Version</a></span><br />When they blow both of them, all the congregation shall gather before you at the door of the tabernacle of meeting.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb_/numbers/10.htm">New American Standard Bible</a></span><br />Now when both are blown, all the congregation shall meet you at the entrance of the tent of meeting.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb/numbers/10.htm">NASB 1995</a></span><br />&#8220When both are blown, all the congregation shall gather themselves to you at the doorway of the tent of meeting.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb77/numbers/10.htm">NASB 1977 </a></span><br />“And when both are blown, all the congregation shall gather themselves to you at the doorway of the tent of meeting.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsb/numbers/10.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a></span><br />So both will be blown, and all the congregation shall gather themselves to you at the doorway of the tent of meeting.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/amp/numbers/10.htm">Amplified Bible</a></span><br />When both are blown, all the congregation [that is, all adult males] shall gather before you at the doorway of the Tent of Meeting (tabernacle).<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/csb/numbers/10.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />When both are sounded in long blasts, the entire community is to gather before you at the entrance to the tent of meeting.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hcsb/numbers/10.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />When both are sounded in long blasts, the entire community is to gather before you at the entrance to the tent of meeting. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/asv/numbers/10.htm">American Standard Version</a></span><br />And when they shall blow them, all the congregation shall gather themselves unto thee at the door of the tent of meeting.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cev/numbers/10.htm">Contemporary English Version</a></span><br />If both trumpets are blown, everyone is to meet with you at the entrance to the sacred tent. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/erv/numbers/10.htm">English Revised Version</a></span><br />And when they shall blow with them, all the congregation shall gather themselves unto thee at the door of the tent of meeting.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gwt/numbers/10.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a></span><br />When you blow both trumpets, the whole community will meet with you at the entrance to the tent of meeting.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gnt/numbers/10.htm">Good News Translation</a></span><br />When long blasts are sounded on both trumpets, the whole community is to gather around you at the entrance to the Tent of my presence. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/isv/numbers/10.htm">International Standard Version</a></span><br />Sound them when the whole assembly is to gather together at the entrance to the appointed place of meeting. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/msb/numbers/10.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a></span><br />When both are sounded, the whole congregation is to assemble before you at the entrance to the Tent of Meeting.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/net/numbers/10.htm">NET Bible</a></span><br />When they blow them both, all the community must come to you to the entrance of the tent of meeting. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nheb/numbers/10.htm">New Heart English Bible</a></span><br />When they blow them, all the congregation shall gather themselves to you at the door of the Tent of Meeting.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/wbt/numbers/10.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a></span><br />And when they shall blow with them, all the assembly shall assemble themselves to thee at the door of the tabernacle of the congregation.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/web/numbers/10.htm">World English Bible</a></span><br />When they blow them, all the congregation shall gather themselves to you at the door of the Tent of Meeting. <div class="vheading2"><b>Literal Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsv/numbers/10.htm">Literal Standard Version</a></span><br />and they have blown with them, and all the congregation has assembled to you at the opening of the Tent of Meeting.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/ylt/numbers/10.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a></span><br /> and they have blown with them, and all the company have met together unto thee, unto the opening of the tent of meeting.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/slt/numbers/10.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a></span><br />And they sounded with them, and they assembled to thee all the assembly at the door of the tent of appointment.<div class="vheading2"><b>Catholic Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/drb/numbers/10.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a></span><br />And when thou shalt sound the trumpets, all the multitude shall gather unto thee to the door of the tabernacle of the covenant. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cpdv/numbers/10.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a></span><br />And when you sound the trumpets, all the multitude shall gather to you at the door of the tabernacle of the covenant.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nabre/numbers/10.htm">New American Bible</a></span><br />When both are blown, the whole community shall gather round you at the entrance of the tent of meeting;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nrsvce/numbers/10.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a></span><br />When both are blown, the whole congregation shall assemble before you at the entrance of the tent of meeting.<div class="vheading2"><b>Translations from Aramaic</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lamsa/numbers/10.htm">Lamsa Bible</a></span><br />And when they shall blow with them, all the people shall assemble themselves to you at the door of the tabernacle of the congregation.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hpbt/numbers/10.htm">Peshitta Holy Bible Translated</a></span><br />And they shall sound with them and all of the assembly shall be gathered to you to the door of the Time Tabernacle.<div class="vheading2"><b>OT Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/jps/numbers/10.htm">JPS Tanakh 1917</a></span><br />And when they shall blow with them, all the congregation shall gather themselves unto thee at the door of the tent of meeting.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/sep/numbers/10.htm">Brenton Septuagint Translation</a></span><br />And thou shalt sound with them, and all the congregation shall be gathered to the door of the tabernacle of witness.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/parallel/numbers/10-3.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=3255" 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/10.htm">The Two Silver Trumpets</a></span><br>…<span class="reftext">2</span>“Make two trumpets of hammered silver to be used for calling the congregation and for having the camps set out. <span class="reftext">3</span><span class="highl"><a href="/hebrew/8628.htm" title="8628: wə·ṯā·qə·‘ū (Conj-w:: V-Qal-ConjPerf-3cp) -- A primitive root; to clatter, i.e. Slap, clang; by analogy, to drive; by implication, to become bondsman by handclasping).">When both are sounded,</a> <a href="/hebrew/bā·hên (Prep:: 3fp) -- "></a> <a href="/hebrew/3605.htm" title="3605: kāl- (N-msc) -- The whole, all. Or kowl; from kalal; properly, the whole; hence, all, any or every.">the whole</a> <a href="/hebrew/5712.htm" title="5712: hā·‘ê·ḏāh (Art:: N-fs) -- Congregation. Feminine of ed in the original sense of fixture; a stated assemblage.">congregation</a> <a href="/hebrew/3259.htm" title="3259: wə·nō·w·‘ă·ḏū (Conj-w:: V-Nifal-ConjPerf-3cp) -- To appoint. A primitive root; to fix upon; by implication, to meet, to summon, to direct, to engage.">is to assemble</a> <a href="/hebrew/413.htm" title="413: ’ê·le·ḵā (Prep:: 2ms) -- To, into, towards. ">before</a> <a href="/hebrew/413.htm" title="413: ’el- (Prep) -- To, into, towards. ">you at</a> <a href="/hebrew/6607.htm" title="6607: pe·ṯaḥ (N-msc) -- Opening, doorway, entrance. From pathach; an opening, i.e. Door or entrance way.">the entrance</a> <a href="/hebrew/168.htm" title="168: ’ō·hel (N-ms) -- A tent. From 'ahal; a tent.">to the Tent</a> <a href="/hebrew/4150.htm" title="4150: mō·w·‘êḏ (N-ms) -- Appointed time, place, or meeting. ">of Meeting.</a> </span><span class="reftext">4</span>But if only one is sounded, then the leaders, the heads of the clans of Israel, are to gather before you.…<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/19-13.htm">Exodus 19:13</a></span><br />No hand shall touch him, but he shall surely be stoned or shot with arrows—whether man or beast, he must not live.’ Only when the ram’s horn sounds a long blast may they approach the mountain.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/leviticus/23-24.htm">Leviticus 23:24</a></span><br />“Speak to the Israelites and say, ‘On the first day of the seventh month you are to have a day of rest, a sacred assembly announced by trumpet blasts.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/joshua/6-5.htm">Joshua 6:5</a></span><br />And when there is a long blast of the ram’s horn and you hear its sound, have all the people give a mighty shout. Then the wall of the city will collapse and all your people will charge straight into the city.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/2_chronicles/13-12.htm">2 Chronicles 13:12</a></span><br />Now behold, God Himself is with us as our head, and His priests with their trumpets sound the battle call against you. O children of Israel, do not fight against the LORD, the God of your fathers, for you will not succeed.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/nehemiah/4-20.htm">Nehemiah 4:20</a></span><br />Wherever you hear the sound of the horn, rally to us there. Our God will fight for us!”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/psalms/81-3.htm">Psalm 81:3</a></span><br />Sound the ram’s horn at the New Moon, and at the full moon on the day of our Feast.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/psalms/98-6.htm">Psalm 98:6</a></span><br />With trumpets and the blast of the ram’s horn shout for joy before the LORD, the King.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/isaiah/18-3.htm">Isaiah 18:3</a></span><br />All you people of the world and dwellers of the earth, when a banner is raised on the mountains, you will see it; when a ram’s horn sounds, you will hear it.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/jeremiah/4-5.htm">Jeremiah 4:5</a></span><br />Announce in Judah, proclaim in Jerusalem, and say: “Blow the ram’s horn throughout the land. Cry aloud and say, ‘Assemble yourselves and let us flee to the fortified cities.’<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/joel/2-1.htm">Joel 2:1</a></span><br />Blow the ram’s horn in Zion; sound the alarm on My holy mountain! Let all who dwell in the land tremble, for the Day of the LORD is coming; indeed, it is near—<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/zephaniah/1-16.htm">Zephaniah 1:16</a></span><br />a day of horn blast and battle cry against the fortified cities, and against the high corner towers.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/matthew/24-31.htm">Matthew 24:31</a></span><br />And He will send out His angels with a loud trumpet call, and they will gather His elect from the four winds, from one end of the heavens to the other.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_corinthians/14-8.htm">1 Corinthians 14:8</a></span><br />Again, if the trumpet sounds a muffled call, who will prepare for battle?<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_thessalonians/4-16.htm">1 Thessalonians 4:16</a></span><br />For the Lord Himself will descend from heaven with a loud command, with the voice of an archangel, and with the trumpet of God, and the dead in Christ will be the first to rise.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/revelation/1-10.htm">Revelation 1:10</a></span><br />On the Lord’s day I was in the Spirit, and I heard behind me a loud voice like a trumpet,</div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div><p class="tsk2">And when they shall blow with them, all the assembly shall assemble themselves to you at the door of the tabernacle of the congregation.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/jeremiah/4-5.htm">Jeremiah 4:5</a></b></br> Declare ye in Judah, and publish in Jerusalem; and say, Blow ye the trumpet in the land: cry, gather together, and say, Assemble yourselves, and let us go into the defenced cities.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/joel/2-15.htm">Joel 2:15,16</a></b></br> Blow the trumpet in Zion, sanctify a fast, call a solemn assembly: … </p><div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/numbers/8-9.htm">Assemble</a> <a href="/numbers/10-2.htm">Assembly</a> <a href="/exodus/22-2.htm">Blow</a> <a href="/exodus/15-10.htm">Blown</a> <a href="/numbers/10-2.htm">Community</a> <a href="/numbers/10-2.htm">Company</a> <a href="/numbers/10-2.htm">Congregation</a> <a href="/numbers/6-18.htm">Door</a> <a href="/numbers/6-18.htm">Doorway</a> <a href="/numbers/6-18.htm">Entrance</a> <a href="/numbers/8-9.htm">Gather</a> <a href="/numbers/8-26.htm">Meeting</a> <a href="/exodus/30-36.htm">Met</a> <a href="/numbers/6-13.htm">Opening</a> <a href="/leviticus/25-9.htm">Sounded</a> <a href="/numbers/9-22.htm">Tabernacle</a> <a href="/numbers/9-17.htm">Tent</a> <a href="/numbers/8-26.htm">Themselves</a> <a href="/numbers/10-2.htm">Together</a> <a href="/numbers/10-2.htm">Whole</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/numbers/10-4.htm">Assemble</a> <a href="/numbers/10-7.htm">Assembly</a> <a href="/numbers/10-6.htm">Blow</a> <a href="/numbers/10-4.htm">Blown</a> <a href="/numbers/13-26.htm">Community</a> <a href="/numbers/14-1.htm">Company</a> <a href="/numbers/10-7.htm">Congregation</a> <a href="/numbers/11-10.htm">Door</a> <a href="/numbers/11-10.htm">Doorway</a> <a href="/numbers/11-10.htm">Entrance</a> <a href="/numbers/10-4.htm">Gather</a> <a href="/numbers/11-16.htm">Meeting</a> <a href="/numbers/10-4.htm">Met</a> <a href="/numbers/16-18.htm">Opening</a> <a href="/numbers/10-4.htm">Sounded</a> <a href="/numbers/10-11.htm">Tabernacle</a> <a href="/numbers/10-11.htm">Tent</a> <a href="/numbers/10-4.htm">Themselves</a> <a href="/numbers/10-4.htm">Together</a> <a href="/numbers/11-21.htm">Whole</a><div class="vheading2">Numbers 10</div><span class="reftext">1. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/numbers/10-1.htm">The use of the silver trumpets</a></span><br><span class="reftext">11. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/numbers/10-11.htm">The Israelites move from Sinai to Paran</a></span><br><span class="reftext">14. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/numbers/10-14.htm">The order of their march</a></span><br><span class="reftext">29. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/numbers/10-29.htm">Hobab is entreated by Moses not to leave them</a></span><br><span class="reftext">33. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/numbers/10-33.htm">The blessing of Moses at the removing and resting of the ark</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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The sounding of both trumpets indicated a significant event or command, emphasizing the importance of the message. Trumpets were often made of silver, as instructed in <a href="/numbers/10-2.htm">Numbers 10:2</a>, symbolizing purity and redemption. The dual sounding could represent the unity and completeness of the message being conveyed to the Israelites.<p><b>the whole congregation is to assemble</b><br>The congregation refers to the entire assembly of the Israelites, highlighting the communal aspect of their worship and obedience. This gathering underscores the importance of collective action and unity among God's people. The assembly of the congregation is a recurring theme in the Pentateuch, where the people come together for worship, instruction, or to receive divine commands. This practice foreshadows the New Testament church, where believers gather as one body in Christ.<p><b>before you</b><br>The phrase "before you" indicates the leadership role of Moses and Aaron, who were responsible for guiding the people according to God's instructions. This leadership structure is a type of Christ, who is the ultimate leader and shepherd of His people. The positioning "before you" also signifies respect and order within the community, as the people present themselves before their leaders.<p><b>at the entrance to the Tent of Meeting</b><br>The Tent of Meeting, also known as the Tabernacle, was the central place of worship and the dwelling place of God's presence among the Israelites. The entrance to the Tent of Meeting was a sacred space where God communicated with Moses and where significant religious activities took place. This location symbolizes access to God and the importance of approaching Him with reverence. The Tent of Meeting is a precursor to the temple in Jerusalem and ultimately points to Jesus Christ, who is the true Tabernacle, dwelling among us and providing access to the Father.<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <b><a href="/topical/m/moses.htm">Moses</a></b><br>The leader of the Israelites, who received instructions from God on how to lead the people during their journey through the wilderness.<br><br>2. <b><a href="/topical/t/the_israelites.htm">The Israelites</a></b><br>The congregation of God's chosen people, who were journeying from Mount Sinai to the Promised Land.<br><br>3. <b><a href="/topical/t/the_tent_of_meeting.htm">The Tent of Meeting</a></b><br>Also known as the Tabernacle, this was the sacred place where God met with Moses and the Israelites. It served as the central place of worship and guidance.<br><br>4. <b><a href="/topical/t/the_trumpets.htm">The Trumpets</a></b><br>Two silver trumpets were used to signal the congregation for various purposes, including assembling the people and directing their movements.<br><br>5. <b><a href="/topical/t/the_wilderness_journey.htm">The Wilderness Journey</a></b><br>The context of this passage is the Israelites' journey through the wilderness, guided by God's presence and instructions.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><b><a href="/topical/t/the_importance_of_assembly.htm">The Importance of Assembly</a></b><br>Gathering together as a community of believers is vital for worship, instruction, and encouragement. Just as the Israelites assembled at the Tent of Meeting, Christians are called to gather regularly for worship and fellowship.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/t/the_role_of_leadership.htm">The Role of Leadership</a></b><br>Moses' role in leading the assembly highlights the importance of godly leadership in guiding and directing the congregation. Leaders today are called to seek God's guidance and lead with integrity.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/t/the_significance_of_obedience.htm">The Significance of Obedience</a></b><br>The Israelites' response to the trumpet call demonstrates the importance of obedience to God's instructions. Believers are called to listen and respond to God's Word with promptness and faithfulness.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/t/the_symbolism_of_the_trumpet.htm">The Symbolism of the Trumpet</a></b><br>The trumpet serves as a symbol of God's call to His people. In the New Testament, the trumpet is associated with the return of Christ, reminding believers to be ready and attentive to God's call.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/t/the_centrality_of_worship.htm">The Centrality of Worship</a></b><br>The Tent of Meeting as the focal point for assembly underscores the centrality of worship in the life of God's people. Worship should be at the heart of the Christian community, drawing believers closer to God and each other.<div class="vheading2">Lists and Questions</div><a href="/top10/lessons_from_numbers_10.htm">Top 10 Lessons from Numbers 10</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/can_striking_a_rock_yield_water_for_all.htm">Numbers 20:2-11 - How could striking a rock realistically produce enough water for an entire nation and their livestock?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/how_do_num_6_13-20_sacrifices_compare.htm">Numbers 6:13-20 -- How do these detailed, specific sacrifice requirements align with or differ from other sacrificial regulations found elsewhere in the Torah?</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/why_commend_phinehas_for_killing.htm">Numbers 25:6-8: Why does God commend Phinehas for killing an Israelite man and a Midianite woman, raising moral questions about vigilante violence?</a><a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/pulpit/numbers/10.htm">Pulpit Commentary</a></div><span class="cmt_sub_title">Verse 3.</span> - <span class="cmt_word">When they shall blow with them,</span> <span class="accented">i.e.</span>, with both of them. All the assembly, <span class="accented">i.e.</span>, by their natural or customary representatives. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/commentaries/numbers/10-3.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">When both are sounded,</span><br /><span class="heb">וְתָקְע֖וּ</span> <span class="translit">(wə·ṯā·qə·‘ū)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Conjunctive perfect - third person common plural<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_8628.htm">Strong's 8628: </a> </span><span class="str2">To clatter, slap, clang, to drive, to become bondsman</span><br /><br /><span class="word">the whole</span><br /><span class="heb">כָּל־</span> <span class="translit">(kāl-)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - masculine singular construct<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_3605.htm">Strong's 3605: </a> </span><span class="str2">The whole, all, any, every</span><br /><br /><span class="word">congregation</span><br /><span class="heb">הָ֣עֵדָ֔ה</span> <span class="translit">(hā·‘ê·ḏāh)</span><br /><span class="parse">Article | Noun - feminine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_5712.htm">Strong's 5712: </a> </span><span class="str2">A stated assemblage</span><br /><br /><span class="word">is to assemble</span><br /><span class="heb">וְנֽוֹעֲד֤וּ</span> <span class="translit">(wə·nō·w·‘ă·ḏū)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunctive waw | Verb - Nifal - Conjunctive perfect - third person common plural<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_3259.htm">Strong's 3259: </a> </span><span class="str2">To fix upon, to meet, to summon, to direct, to engage</span><br /><br /><span class="word">before</span><br /><span class="heb">אֵלֶ֙יךָ֙</span> <span class="translit">(’ê·le·ḵā)</span><br /><span class="parse">Preposition | second person masculine singular<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">you at</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 entrance</span><br /><span class="heb">פֶּ֖תַח</span> <span class="translit">(pe·ṯaḥ)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - masculine singular construct<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_6607.htm">Strong's 6607: </a> </span><span class="str2">An opening, door, entrance way</span><br /><br /><span class="word">to the Tent</span><br /><span class="heb">אֹ֥הֶל</span> <span class="translit">(’ō·hel)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_168.htm">Strong's 168: </a> </span><span class="str2">A tent</span><br /><br /><span class="word">of Meeting.</span><br /><span class="heb">מוֹעֵֽד׃</span> <span class="translit">(mō·w·‘êḏ)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_4150.htm">Strong's 4150: </a> </span><span class="str2">Appointed time, place, or meeting</span><br /><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/numbers/10-3.htm">Numbers 10:3 NIV</a><br /><a href="/nlt/numbers/10-3.htm">Numbers 10:3 NLT</a><br /><a href="/esv/numbers/10-3.htm">Numbers 10:3 ESV</a><br /><a href="/nasb/numbers/10-3.htm">Numbers 10:3 NASB</a><br /><a href="/kjv/numbers/10-3.htm">Numbers 10:3 KJV</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="//bibleapps.com/numbers/10-3.htm">Numbers 10:3 BibleApps.com</a><br /><a href="//bibliaparalela.com/numbers/10-3.htm">Numbers 10:3 Biblia Paralela</a><br /><a href="//holybible.com.cn/numbers/10-3.htm">Numbers 10:3 Chinese Bible</a><br /><a href="//saintebible.com/numbers/10-3.htm">Numbers 10:3 French Bible</a><br /><a href="/catholic/numbers/10-3.htm">Numbers 10:3 Catholic Bible</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/numbers/10-3.htm">OT Law: Numbers 10:3 When they blow them all the congregation (Nu Num.) </a></div></div></td></tr></table></div><div id="left"><a href="/numbers/10-2.htm" onmouseover='lft.src="/leftgif.png"' onmouseout='lft.src="/left.png"' title="Numbers 10:2"><img src="/left.png" name="lft" border="0" alt="Numbers 10:2" /></a></div><div id="right"><a href="/numbers/10-4.htm" onmouseover='rght.src="/rightgif.png"' onmouseout='rght.src="/right.png"' title="Numbers 10:4"><img src="/right.png" name="rght" border="0" alt="Numbers 10:4" /></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>