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him.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/kjv/numbers/3.htm">King James Bible</a></span><br />Bring the tribe of Levi near, and present them before Aaron the priest, that they may minister unto him.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nkjv/numbers/3.htm">New King James Version</a></span><br />“Bring the tribe of Levi near, and present them before Aaron the priest, that they may serve him.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb_/numbers/3.htm">New American Standard Bible</a></span><br />“Bring the tribe of Levi forward and present them before Aaron the priest, that they may serve him.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb/numbers/3.htm">NASB 1995</a></span><br />&#8220Bring the tribe of Levi near and set them before Aaron the priest, that they may serve him.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb77/numbers/3.htm">NASB 1977 </a></span><br />“Bring the tribe of Levi near and set them before Aaron the priest, that they may serve him.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsb/numbers/3.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a></span><br />“Bring the tribe of Levi near and have them stand before Aaron the priest, that they may minister to him.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/amp/numbers/3.htm">Amplified Bible</a></span><br />“Bring the tribe of Levi near and present them before Aaron the priest, so that they may serve him.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/csb/numbers/3.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />“Bring the tribe of Levi near and present them to the priest Aaron to assist him.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hcsb/numbers/3.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />Bring the tribe of Levi near and present them to Aaron the priest to assist him. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/asv/numbers/3.htm">American Standard Version</a></span><br />Bring the tribe of Levi near, and set them before Aaron the priest, that they may minister unto him.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cev/numbers/3.htm">Contemporary English Version</a></span><br />Assign the Levi tribe to Aaron the priest. They will be his assistants <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/erv/numbers/3.htm">English Revised Version</a></span><br />Bring the tribe of Levi near, and set them before Aaron the priest, that they may minister unto him.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gwt/numbers/3.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a></span><br />"Bring the tribe of Levi, and have them stand in front of the priest Aaron to assist him.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gnt/numbers/3.htm">Good News Translation</a></span><br />"Bring forward the tribe of Levi and appoint them as servants of Aaron the priest. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/isv/numbers/3.htm">International Standard Version</a></span><br />"Bring the tribe of Levi near and present them to Aaron the priest so they may serve him. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/msb/numbers/3.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a></span><br />?Bring the tribe of Levi and present them to Aaron the priest to assist him.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/net/numbers/3.htm">NET Bible</a></span><br />"Bring the tribe of Levi near, and present them before Aaron the priest, that they may serve him.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nheb/numbers/3.htm">New Heart English Bible</a></span><br />"Bring the tribe of Levi near, and set them before Aaron the priest, that they may minister to him.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/wbt/numbers/3.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a></span><br />Bring the tribe of Levi near, and present them before Aaron the priest, that they may minister to him.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/web/numbers/3.htm">World English Bible</a></span><br />“Bring the tribe of Levi near, and set them before Aaron the priest, that they may minister to him. <div class="vheading2"><b>Literal Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsv/numbers/3.htm">Literal Standard Version</a></span><br />“Bring the tribe of Levi near, and you have caused it to stand before Aaron the priest, and they have served him,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/ylt/numbers/3.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a></span><br /> 'Bring near the tribe of Levi, and thou hast caused it to stand before Aaron the priest, and they have served him,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/slt/numbers/3.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a></span><br />Bring near the tribe of Levi, and make it stand before Aaron the priest; and they served him.<div class="vheading2"><b>Catholic Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/drb/numbers/3.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a></span><br />Bring the tribe of Levi, and make them stand in the sight of Aaron the priest to minister to him, and let them watch, <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cpdv/numbers/3.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a></span><br />“Bring forward the tribe of Levi, and cause them to stand in the sight of Aaron the priest, in order to minister to him. And let them keep watch outside,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nabre/numbers/3.htm">New American Bible</a></span><br />Summon the tribe of Levi and station them before Aaron the priest to serve him.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nrsvce/numbers/3.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a></span><br />Bring the tribe of Levi near, and set them before Aaron the priest, so that they may assist him.<div class="vheading2"><b>Translations from Aramaic</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lamsa/numbers/3.htm">Lamsa Bible</a></span><br />Bring the tribe of Levi near, and present them before Aaron the priest, that they may minister to him.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hpbt/numbers/3.htm">Peshitta Holy Bible Translated</a></span><br />“Bring the tribe of Levi and present it before Ahron the Priest and it shall serve him.<div class="vheading2"><b>OT Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/jps/numbers/3.htm">JPS Tanakh 1917</a></span><br />Bring the tribe of Levi near, and set them before Aaron the priest, that they may minister unto him.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/sep/numbers/3.htm">Brenton Septuagint Translation</a></span><br />Take the tribe of Levi, and thou shalt set them before Aaron the priest, and they shall minister to him,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/parallel/numbers/3-6.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=684" 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/3.htm">The Duties of the Levites</a></span><br><span class="reftext">5</span>Then the LORD said to Moses, <span class="reftext">6</span><span class="highl"><a href="/hebrew/7126.htm" title="7126: haq·rêḇ (V-Hifil-Imp-ms) -- To come near, approach. A primitive root; to approach for whatever purpose.">“Bring</a> <a href="/hebrew/4294.htm" title="4294: maṭ·ṭêh (N-msc) -- Or mattah; from natah; a branch; figuratively, a tribe; also a rod, whether for chastising, ruling, throwing, or walking.">the tribe</a> <a href="/hebrew/3881.htm" title="3881: lê·wî (N-proper-ms) -- Desc. of Levi. Or Leviy; patronymically from Leviy; a Levite or descendant of Levi.">of Levi</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/5975.htm" title="5975: wə·ha·‘ă·maḏ·tā (Conj-w:: V-Hifil-ConjPerf-2ms) -- To take one's stand, stand. A primitive root; to stand, in various relations.">and present</a> <a href="/hebrew/853.htm" title="853: ’ō·ṯōw (DirObjM:: 3ms) -- Apparent contracted from 'owth in the demonstrative sense of entity; properly, self.">them</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.">to</a> <a href="/hebrew/175.htm" title="175: ’a·hă·rōn (N-proper-ms) -- An elder brother of Moses. Of uncertain derivation; Aharon, the brother of Moses.">Aaron</a> <a href="/hebrew/3548.htm" title="3548: hak·kō·hên (Art:: N-ms) -- Priest. Active participle of kahan; literally, one officiating, a priest; also an acting priest.">the priest</a> <a href="/hebrew/8334.htm" title="8334: wə·šê·rə·ṯū (Conj-w:: V-Piel-ConjPerf-3cp) -- To minister, serve. A primitive root; to attend as a menial or worshipper; figuratively, to contribute to.">to assist him.</a> <a href="/hebrew/853.htm" title="853: ’ō·ṯōw (DirObjM:: 3ms) -- Apparent contracted from 'owth in the demonstrative sense of entity; properly, self."></a> </span><span class="reftext">7</span>They are to perform duties for him and for the whole congregation before the Tent of Meeting, attending to the service of the tabernacle.…<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/28-1.htm">Exodus 28:1</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.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/deuteronomy/10-8.htm">Deuteronomy 10:8</a></span><br />At that time the LORD set apart the tribe of Levi to carry the ark of the covenant of the LORD, to stand before the LORD to serve Him, and to pronounce blessings in His name, as they do to this day.<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/5-4.htm">Hebrews 5:4</a></span><br />No one takes this honor upon himself; he must be called by God, just as Aaron was.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_samuel/2-28.htm">1 Samuel 2:28</a></span><br />And out of all the tribes of Israel I selected your father to be My priest, to offer sacrifices on My altar, to burn incense, and to wear an ephod in My presence. I also gave to the house of your father all the food offerings of the Israelites.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/exodus/32-26.htm">Exodus 32:26-29</a></span><br />So Moses stood at the entrance to the camp and said, “Whoever is for the LORD, come to me.” And all the Levites gathered around him. / He told them, “This is what the LORD, the God of Israel, says: ‘Each of you men is to fasten his sword to his side, go back and forth through the camp from gate to gate, and slay his brother, his friend, and his neighbor.’” / The Levites did as Moses commanded, and that day about three thousand of the people fell dead. ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/malachi/2-4.htm">Malachi 2:4-7</a></span><br />Then you will know that I have sent you this commandment so that My covenant with Levi may continue,” says the LORD of Hosts. / “My covenant with him was one of life and peace, which I gave to him; it called for reverence, and he revered Me and stood in awe of My name. / True instruction was in his mouth, and nothing false was found on his lips. He walked with Me in peace and uprightness, and he turned many from iniquity. ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_peter/2-9.htm">1 Peter 2:9</a></span><br />But you are a chosen people, a royal priesthood, a holy nation, a people for God’s own possession, to proclaim the virtues of Him who called you out of darkness into His marvelous light.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/hebrews/7-11.htm">Hebrews 7:11-12</a></span><br />Now if perfection could have been attained through the Levitical priesthood (for on this basis the people received the law), why was there still need for another priest to appear—one in the order of Melchizedek and not in the order of Aaron? / For when the priesthood is changed, the law must be changed as well.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/2_chronicles/29-11.htm">2 Chronicles 29:11</a></span><br />Now, my sons, do not be negligent, for the LORD has chosen you to stand before Him, to serve Him, to minister before Him, and to burn incense.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/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="/acts/6-4.htm">Acts 6:4</a></span><br />and will devote ourselves to prayer and to the ministry of the word.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_corinthians/9-13.htm">1 Corinthians 9:13</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?<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/2_corinthians/3-6.htm">2 Corinthians 3:6</a></span><br />And He has qualified us as ministers of a new covenant, not of the letter but of the Spirit; for the letter kills, but the Spirit gives life.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/hebrews/9-6.htm">Hebrews 9:6-7</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.</div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div><p class="tsk2">Bring the tribe of Levi near, and present them before Aaron the priest, that they may minister to him.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/numbers/1-49.htm">Numbers 1:49-53</a></b></br> Only thou shalt not number the tribe of Levi, neither take the sum of them among the children of Israel: … </p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/numbers/2-17.htm">Numbers 2:17,33</a></b></br> Then the tabernacle of the congregation shall set forward with the camp of the Levites in the midst of the camp: as they encamp, so shall they set forward, every man in his place by their standards… </p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/numbers/8-6.htm">Numbers 8:6-15,22-26</a></b></br> Take the Levites from among the children of Israel, and cleanse them… </p><div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/numbers/3-4.htm">Aaron</a> <a href="/numbers/1-5.htm">Assist</a> <a href="/leviticus/24-20.htm">Caused</a> <a href="/numbers/1-5.htm">Helpers</a> <a href="/numbers/1-49.htm">Levi</a> <a href="/numbers/3-3.htm">Minister</a> <a href="/leviticus/27-11.htm">Present</a> <a href="/numbers/3-3.htm">Priest</a> <a href="/numbers/3-3.htm">Serve</a> <a href="/numbers/3-4.htm">Served</a> <a href="/numbers/1-5.htm">Stand</a> <a href="/numbers/2-27.htm">Tribe</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/numbers/3-9.htm">Aaron</a> <a href="/numbers/18-2.htm">Assist</a> <a href="/numbers/5-16.htm">Caused</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/12-1.htm">Helpers</a> <a href="/numbers/3-15.htm">Levi</a> <a href="/numbers/3-7.htm">Minister</a> <a href="/numbers/5-9.htm">Present</a> <a href="/numbers/3-32.htm">Priest</a> <a href="/numbers/3-10.htm">Serve</a> <a href="/numbers/4-26.htm">Served</a> <a href="/numbers/3-31.htm">Stand</a> <a href="/numbers/4-18.htm">Tribe</a><div class="vheading2">Numbers 3</div><span class="reftext">1. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/numbers/3-1.htm">The sons of Aaron</a></span><br><span class="reftext">5. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/numbers/3-5.htm">The Levites are given to the priests instead of the firstborn</a></span><br><span class="reftext">14. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/numbers/3-14.htm">Are numbered by their families</a></span><br><span class="reftext">21. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/numbers/3-21.htm">The families, number, and charge of the Gershonites</a></span><br><span class="reftext">27. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/numbers/3-27.htm">Of the Kohathites</a></span><br><span class="reftext">33. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/numbers/3-33.htm">Of the Merarites</a></span><br><span class="reftext">38. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/numbers/3-38.htm">The place and charge of Moses and Aaron</a></span><br><span class="reftext">40. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/numbers/3-40.htm">The firstborn are freed by the Levites</a></span><br><span class="reftext">44. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/numbers/3-44.htm">The balances are refunded</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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This separation is rooted in the events of <a href="/exodus/32.htm">Exodus 32</a>, where the Levites stood with Moses against idolatry. Their dedication to God’s service is a recurring theme, emphasizing holiness and obedience. The Levites did not receive a territorial inheritance like the other tribes, as their inheritance was the Lord Himself (<a href="/numbers/18-20.htm">Numbers 18:20-24</a>).<p><b>and present them to Aaron the priest</b><br>Aaron, the brother of Moses, was appointed as the first high priest. Presenting the Levites to Aaron signifies their role as assistants to the priesthood, highlighting the hierarchical structure within the religious duties of Israel. This presentation underscores the importance of order and divine appointment in worship practices. Aaron's priesthood is a type of Christ, who is our High Priest, interceding on our behalf (<a href="/hebrews/4-14.htm">Hebrews 4:14-16</a>).<p><b>to assist him</b><br>The Levites were tasked with various duties related to the tabernacle, including its transportation, maintenance, and protection. Their assistance was crucial for the functioning of the tabernacle, which was the center of Israelite worship and the dwelling place of God's presence among His people. This assistance prefigures the role of believers as a royal priesthood (<a href="/1_peter/2-9.htm">1 Peter 2:9</a>), serving God and supporting the ministry of reconciliation through Christ.<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <b><a href="/topical/t/the_tribe_of_levi.htm">The Tribe of Levi</a></b><br>The Levites were one of the twelve tribes of Israel, set apart for religious duties and service to God. They were not given a territorial inheritance like the other tribes but were instead dedicated to serving in the tabernacle and later the temple.<br><br>2. <b><a href="/topical/a/aaron_the_priest.htm">Aaron the Priest</a></b><br>Aaron, the brother of Moses, was the first high priest of Israel. He was chosen by God to lead the priestly duties and serve as a mediator between God and the people.<br><br>3. <b><a href="/topical/t/the_tabernacle.htm">The Tabernacle</a></b><br>The central place of worship for the Israelites during their journey through the wilderness. It was a portable sanctuary where God's presence dwelled among His people.<br><br>4. <b><a href="/topical/m/moses.htm">Moses</a></b><br>The leader of the Israelites who received the law from God on Mount Sinai. He was responsible for conveying God's instructions to the people, including the organization of the Levites.<br><br>5. <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, a time of testing, instruction, and preparation for entering Canaan.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><b><a href="/topical/t/the_importance_of_service_in_god's_kingdom.htm">The Importance of Service in God's Kingdom</a></b><br>The Levites were set apart for service, reminding us that God calls each believer to serve in His kingdom according to their gifts and calling.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/t/the_role_of_support_in_ministry.htm">The Role of Support in Ministry</a></b><br>Just as the Levites assisted Aaron, we are called to support those in leadership and ministry, recognizing that every role is vital to the functioning of the body of Christ.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/h/holiness_and_dedication.htm">Holiness and Dedication</a></b><br>The Levites' dedication to God’s service underscores the call for believers to live holy and dedicated lives, set apart for God's purposes.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/g/god's_sovereign_choice.htm">God's Sovereign Choice</a></b><br>The selection of the Levites illustrates God's sovereign choice and purpose, encouraging us to trust in His plans and timing for our lives.<div class="vheading2">Lists and Questions</div><a href="/top10/lessons_from_numbers_3.htm">Top 10 Lessons from Numbers 3</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/what_defines_clergy_and_laity.htm">What defines clergy and laity?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/who_was_herod_the_great.htm">Who was Ithamar in the Bible?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/who_are_the_grigori_angels.htm">Who was Korah in the Bible?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/does_levi's_inheritance_contradict_god's_plan.htm">Joshua 13:33 – Does the unique inheritance of Levi (no land portion) imply internal contradictions with God’s earlier covenant commands regarding tribal allocations?</a><a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/pulpit/numbers/3.htm">Pulpit Commentary</a></div><span class="cmt_sub_title">Verse 6.</span> - <span class="cmt_word">Bring the tribe of Levi</span> <span class="cmt_word">near.</span> Not by any outward act of presentation, but by assigning to them solemnly the duties following. The expression is often used of servants coming to receive orders from their masters. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/commentaries/numbers/3-6.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">“Bring</span><br /><span class="heb">הַקְרֵב֙</span> <span class="translit">(haq·rêḇ)</span><br /><span class="parse">Verb - Hifil - Imperative - 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 tribe</span><br /><span class="heb">מַטֵּ֣ה</span> <span class="translit">(maṭ·ṭêh)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - masculine singular construct<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_4294.htm">Strong's 4294: </a> </span><span class="str2">A staff, rod, shaft, branch, a tribe</span><br /><br /><span class="word">of Levi</span><br /><span class="heb">לֵוִ֔י</span> <span class="translit">(lê·wî)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - proper - masculine singular<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">and present</span><br /><span class="heb">וְֽהַעֲמַדְתָּ֣</span> <span class="translit">(wə·ha·‘ă·maḏ·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_5975.htm">Strong's 5975: </a> </span><span class="str2">To stand, in various relations</span><br /><br /><span class="word">them to</span><br /><span class="heb">לִפְנֵ֖י</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">Aaron</span><br /><span class="heb">אַהֲרֹ֣ן</span> <span class="translit">(’a·hă·rōn)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - proper - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_175.htm">Strong's 175: </a> </span><span class="str2">Aaron -- an elder brother of Moses</span><br /><br /><span class="word">the priest</span><br /><span class="heb">הַכֹּהֵ֑ן</span> <span class="translit">(hak·kō·hên)</span><br /><span class="parse">Article | Noun - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_3548.htm">Strong's 3548: </a> </span><span class="str2">Priest</span><br /><br /><span class="word">to assist him.</span><br /><span class="heb">וְשֵׁרְת֖וּ</span> <span class="translit">(wə·šê·rə·ṯū)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunctive waw | Verb - Piel - Conjunctive perfect - third person common plural<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_8334.htm">Strong's 8334: </a> </span><span class="str2">To attend as a, menial, worshipper, to contribute to</span><br /><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/numbers/3-6.htm">Numbers 3:6 NIV</a><br /><a href="/nlt/numbers/3-6.htm">Numbers 3:6 NLT</a><br /><a href="/esv/numbers/3-6.htm">Numbers 3:6 ESV</a><br /><a href="/nasb/numbers/3-6.htm">Numbers 3:6 NASB</a><br /><a href="/kjv/numbers/3-6.htm">Numbers 3:6 KJV</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="//bibleapps.com/numbers/3-6.htm">Numbers 3:6 BibleApps.com</a><br /><a href="//bibliaparalela.com/numbers/3-6.htm">Numbers 3:6 Biblia Paralela</a><br /><a href="//holybible.com.cn/numbers/3-6.htm">Numbers 3:6 Chinese Bible</a><br /><a href="//saintebible.com/numbers/3-6.htm">Numbers 3:6 French Bible</a><br /><a href="/catholic/numbers/3-6.htm">Numbers 3:6 Catholic Bible</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/numbers/3-6.htm">OT Law: Numbers 3:6 Bring the tribe of Levi near (Nu Num.) </a></div></div></td></tr></table></div><div id="left"><a href="/numbers/3-5.htm" onmouseover='lft.src="/leftgif.png"' onmouseout='lft.src="/left.png"' title="Numbers 3:5"><img src="/left.png" name="lft" border="0" alt="Numbers 3:5" /></a></div><div id="right"><a href="/numbers/3-7.htm" onmouseover='rght.src="/rightgif.png"' onmouseout='rght.src="/right.png"' title="Numbers 3:7"><img src="/right.png" name="rght" border="0" alt="Numbers 3:7" /></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>