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You shall also assemble the whole congregation of the sons of Israel,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb/numbers/8.htm">NASB 1995</a></span><br />&#8220So you shall present the Levites before the tent of meeting. You shall also assemble the whole congregation of the sons of Israel,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb77/numbers/8.htm">NASB 1977 </a></span><br />“So you shall present the Levites before the tent of meeting. You shall also assemble the whole congregation of the sons of Israel,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsb/numbers/8.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a></span><br />So you shall bring the Levites near before the tent of meeting. You shall also assemble the whole congregation of the sons of Israel,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/amp/numbers/8.htm">Amplified Bible</a></span><br />You shall present the Levites before the Tent of Meeting (tabernacle), and you shall also assemble the whole congregation of the children of Israel,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/csb/numbers/8.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />Bring the Levites before the tent of meeting and assemble the entire Israelite community.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hcsb/numbers/8.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />Bring the Levites before the tent of meeting and assemble the entire Israelite community.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/asv/numbers/8.htm">American Standard Version</a></span><br />And thou shalt present the Levites before the tent of meeting: and thou shall assemble the whole congregation of the children of Israel:<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cev/numbers/8.htm">Contemporary English Version</a></span><br />Then you, Moses, will call together all the people of Israel and send the Levites to my sacred tent, <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/erv/numbers/8.htm">English Revised Version</a></span><br />And thou shalt present the Levites before the tent of meeting: and thou shalt assemble the whole congregation of the children of Israel:<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gwt/numbers/8.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a></span><br />Bring the Levites to the front of the tent of meeting, and assemble the whole community of Israel.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gnt/numbers/8.htm">Good News Translation</a></span><br />Then assemble the whole community of Israel and have the Levites stand in front of the Tent of my presence. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/isv/numbers/8.htm">International Standard Version</a></span><br />Assemble the descendants of Levi in front of the appointed place of meeting, and assemble the whole congregation of Israel, too. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/net/numbers/8.htm">NET Bible</a></span><br />You are to bring the Levites before the tent of meeting and assemble the entire community of the Israelites.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nheb/numbers/8.htm">New Heart English Bible</a></span><br />You shall present the Levites before the Tent of Meeting. You shall assemble the whole congregation of the children of Israel.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/wbt/numbers/8.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a></span><br />And thou shalt bring the Levites before the tabernacle of the congregation: and thou shalt convene the whole assembly of the children of Israel:<div class="vheading2"><b>Majority Text Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/msb/numbers/8.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a></span><br />Bring the Levites before the Tent of Meeting and assemble the whole congregation of Israel.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/web/numbers/8.htm">World English Bible</a></span><br />You shall present the Levites before the Tent of Meeting. You shall assemble the whole congregation of the children of Israel. <div class="vheading2"><b>Literal Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsv/numbers/8.htm">Literal Standard Version</a></span><br />and you have brought the Levites near before the Tent of Meeting, and you have assembled all the congregation of the sons of Israel,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/ylt/numbers/8.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a></span><br /> and thou hast brought near the Levites before the tent of meeting, and thou hast assembled the whole company of the sons of Israel,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/slt/numbers/8.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a></span><br />And bring near the Levites before the tent of appointment: and gather all the assembly of the sons of Israel.<div class="vheading2"><b>Catholic Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/drb/numbers/8.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a></span><br />And thou shalt bring the Levites before the tabernacle of the covenant, calling together all the multitude of the children of Israel: <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cpdv/numbers/8.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a></span><br />And you shall bring forward the Levites before the tabernacle of the covenant, calling together all the multitude of the sons of Israel.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nabre/numbers/8.htm">New American Bible</a></span><br />Bringing the Levites before the tent of meeting, you shall assemble also the whole community of the Israelites.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nrsvce/numbers/8.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a></span><br />You shall bring the Levites before the tent of meeting, and assemble the whole congregation of the Israelites.<div class="vheading2"><b>Translations from Aramaic</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lamsa/numbers/8.htm">Lamsa Bible</a></span><br />And you shall bring the Levites before the tabernacle of the congregation; and you shall gather the whole assembly of the children of Israel together;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hpbt/numbers/8.htm">Peshitta Holy Bible Translated</a></span><br />And bring the Levites before the Time Tabernacle and gather all the assembly of the children of Israel.<div class="vheading2"><b>OT Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/jps/numbers/8.htm">JPS Tanakh 1917</a></span><br />And thou shalt present the Levites before the tent of meeting; and thou shalt assemble the whole congregation of the children of Israel.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/sep/numbers/8.htm">Brenton Septuagint Translation</a></span><br />And thou shalt bring the Levites before the tabernacle of witness; and thou shalt assemble all the congregation of the sons of Israel.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/parallel/numbers/8-9.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=2838" 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">8</span>Then have them take a young bull with its grain offering of fine flour mixed with oil, and you are to take a second young bull for a sin offering. <span class="reftext">9</span><span class="highl"><a href="/hebrew/7126.htm" title="7126: wə·hiq·raḇ·tā (Conj-w:: V-Hifil-ConjPerf-2ms) -- To come near, approach. A primitive root; to approach for whatever purpose.">Bring</a> <a href="/hebrew/853.htm" title="853: ’eṯ- (DirObjM) -- Apparent contracted from 'owth in the demonstrative sense of entity; properly, self."></a> <a href="/hebrew/3881.htm" title="3881: hal·wî·yim (Art:: N-proper-mp) -- Desc. of Levi. Or Leviy; patronymically from Leviy; a Levite or descendant of Levi.">the Levites</a> <a href="/hebrew/6440.htm" title="6440: lip̄·nê (Prep-l:: N-cpc) -- Face, faces. Plural of an unused noun; the face; used in a great variety of applications; also as a preposition.">before</a> <a href="/hebrew/168.htm" title="168: ’ō·hel (N-msc) -- A tent. From 'ahal; a tent.">the Tent</a> <a href="/hebrew/4150.htm" title="4150: mō·w·‘êḏ (N-ms) -- Appointed time, place, or meeting. ">of Meeting</a> <a href="/hebrew/6950.htm" title="6950: wə·hiq·hal·tā (Conj-w:: V-Hifil-ConjPerf-2ms) -- To gather as an assembly or congregation. A primitive root; to convoke.">and assemble</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/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: ‘ă·ḏaṯ (N-fsc) -- Congregation. Feminine of ed in the original sense of fixture; a stated assemblage.">congregation</a> <a href="/hebrew/1121.htm" title="1121: bə·nê (N-mpc) -- Son. From banah; a son, in the widest sense (like 'ab, 'ach, etc.)."></a> <a href="/hebrew/3478.htm" title="3478: yiś·rā·’êl (N-proper-ms) -- From sarah and 'el; he will rule as God; Jisrael, a symbolical name of Jacob; also of his posterity.">of Israel.</a> </span><span class="reftext">10</span>You are to present the Levites before the LORD and have the Israelites lay their hands upon them.…<div class="cred"><a href="//berean.bible">Berean Standard Bible</a> · <a href="//berean.bible/downloads.htm">Download</a></div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="crossref" id="crossref"></a><div class="vheading">Cross References</div><div id="crf"><span class="crossverse"><a href="/leviticus/8-3.htm">Leviticus 8:3-4</a></span><br />and assemble the whole congregation at the entrance to the Tent of Meeting.” / So Moses did as the LORD had commanded him, and the assembly gathered at the entrance to the Tent of Meeting.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/exodus/29-4.htm">Exodus 29:4</a></span><br />Then present Aaron and his sons at the entrance to the Tent of Meeting and wash them with water.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/leviticus/8-6.htm">Leviticus 8:6</a></span><br />Then Moses presented Aaron and his sons and washed them with water.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/exodus/40-12.htm">Exodus 40:12</a></span><br />Then bring Aaron and his sons to the entrance to the Tent of Meeting and wash them with water.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/leviticus/8-5.htm">Leviticus 8:5</a></span><br />And Moses said to them, “This is what the LORD has commanded to be done.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/2_chronicles/29-4.htm">2 Chronicles 29:4-5</a></span><br />Then he brought in the priests and Levites and gathered them in the square on the east side. / “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="/leviticus/16-24.htm">Leviticus 16:24</a></span><br />He is to bathe himself with water in a holy place and put on his own clothes. Then he must go out and sacrifice his burnt offering and the people’s burnt offering to make atonement for himself and for the people.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_chronicles/15-12.htm">1 Chronicles 15:12-14</a></span><br />And he said to them, “You are the heads of the Levitical families. You and your relatives must consecrate yourselves so that you may bring the ark of the LORD, the God of Israel, to the place I have prepared for it. / It was because you Levites were not with us the first time that the LORD our God burst forth in anger against us. For we did not consult Him about the proper order.” / So the priests and Levites consecrated themselves to bring up the ark of the LORD, the God of Israel.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/2_chronicles/30-15.htm">2 Chronicles 30:15-17</a></span><br />And on the fourteenth day of the second month they slaughtered the Passover lamb. The priests and Levites were ashamed, and they consecrated themselves and brought burnt offerings to the house of the LORD. / They stood at their prescribed posts, according to the Law of Moses the man of God. The priests splattered the blood, which they received from the hand of the Levites. / Since there were many in the assembly who had not consecrated themselves, the Levites were in charge of slaughtering the Passover lambs for every unclean person to consecrate the lambs to the LORD.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/2_chronicles/5-11.htm">2 Chronicles 5:11</a></span><br />Now all the priests who were present had consecrated themselves regardless of their divisions. And when the priests came out of the Holy Place,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/acts/6-6.htm">Acts 6:6</a></span><br />They presented these seven to the apostles, who prayed and laid their hands on them.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/acts/13-2.htm">Acts 13:2-3</a></span><br />While they were worshiping the Lord and fasting, the Holy Spirit said, “Set apart for Me Barnabas and Saul for the work to which I have called them.” / And after they had fasted and prayed, they laid their hands on them and sent them off.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_timothy/4-14.htm">1 Timothy 4:14</a></span><br />Do not neglect the gift that is in you, which was given you through the prophecy spoken over you at the laying on of the hands of the elders.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/acts/14-23.htm">Acts 14:23</a></span><br />Paul and Barnabas appointed elders for them in each church, praying and fasting as they entrusted them to the Lord, in whom they had believed.<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?</div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div><p class="tsk2">And you shall bring the Levites before the tabernacle of the congregation: and you shall gather the whole assembly of the children of Israel together:</p><p class="hdg">thou shalt bring</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/exodus/29-4.htm">Exodus 29:4</a></b></br> And Aaron and his sons thou shalt bring unto the door of the tabernacle of the congregation, and shalt wash them with water.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/exodus/40-12.htm">Exodus 40:12</a></b></br> And thou shalt bring Aaron and his sons unto the door of the tabernacle of the congregation, and wash them with water.</p><p class="hdg">shalt gather the whole.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/leviticus/8-3.htm">Leviticus 8:3</a></b></br> And gather thou all the congregation together unto the door of the tabernacle of the congregation.</p><div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/leviticus/8-3.htm">Assemble</a> <a href="/numbers/1-18.htm">Assembled</a> <a href="/numbers/3-7.htm">Assembly</a> <a href="/numbers/8-6.htm">Children</a> <a href="/numbers/4-34.htm">Community</a> <a href="/numbers/4-34.htm">Company</a> <a href="/numbers/7-89.htm">Congregation</a> <a href="/daniel/3-2.htm">Convene</a> <a href="/numbers/8-3.htm">Forward</a> <a href="/numbers/8-3.htm">Front</a> <a href="/leviticus/26-25.htm">Gather</a> <a href="/numbers/8-6.htm">Israel</a> <a href="/numbers/7-84.htm">Israelite</a> <a href="/numbers/8-6.htm">Levites</a> <a href="/numbers/7-89.htm">Meeting</a> <a href="/numbers/8-8.htm">Present</a> <a href="/numbers/7-89.htm">Tabernacle</a> <a href="/numbers/7-89.htm">Tent</a> <a href="/numbers/7-87.htm">Together</a> <a href="/numbers/8-7.htm">Whole</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/numbers/10-3.htm">Assemble</a> <a href="/numbers/16-11.htm">Assembled</a> <a href="/numbers/8-20.htm">Assembly</a> <a href="/numbers/8-10.htm">Children</a> <a href="/numbers/8-20.htm">Community</a> <a href="/numbers/10-2.htm">Company</a> <a href="/numbers/8-15.htm">Congregation</a> <a href="/numbers/20-8.htm">Convene</a> <a href="/numbers/9-18.htm">Forward</a> <a href="/numbers/8-13.htm">Front</a> <a href="/numbers/10-3.htm">Gather</a> <a href="/numbers/8-10.htm">Israel</a> <a href="/numbers/8-16.htm">Israelite</a> <a href="/numbers/8-10.htm">Levites</a> <a href="/numbers/8-15.htm">Meeting</a> <a href="/numbers/8-10.htm">Present</a> <a href="/numbers/8-15.htm">Tabernacle</a> <a href="/numbers/8-15.htm">Tent</a> <a href="/numbers/9-11.htm">Together</a> <a href="/numbers/8-20.htm">Whole</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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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 during their wilderness journey. This act of bringing the Levites before the Tent signifies their consecration and dedication to the sacred duties they were to perform. The Tent of Meeting was a portable sanctuary, reflecting the transient nature of the Israelites' journey to the Promised Land. This phrase underscores the importance of the Levites' role in maintaining the holiness and order of worship, as they were responsible for the care and transport of the Tabernacle and its furnishings.<p><b>and assemble the whole congregation of Israel</b><br>The assembly of the entire congregation highlights the communal aspect of Israel's worship and the collective responsibility of the nation to uphold the covenant with God. This gathering would have included representatives from each of the twelve tribes, emphasizing unity and shared purpose. The public nature of this assembly served as a witness to the consecration of the Levites, ensuring transparency and accountability. It also reinforced the idea that the Levites were set apart not only for service to God but also for service to the people of Israel. This communal gathering can be seen as a precursor to the New Testament concept of the church as the body of Christ, where each member has a distinct role to play in the service of God and one another.<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <b><a href="/topical/l/levites.htm">Levites</a></b><br>A tribe set apart for religious duties and service to the Lord. They were not given a territorial inheritance like the other tribes but were dedicated to serving in the Tabernacle and later the Temple.<br><br>2. <b><a href="/topical/t/tent_of_meeting.htm">Tent of Meeting</a></b><br>Also known as the Tabernacle, it was the portable earthly dwelling place of God among the Israelites during their journey through the wilderness. It was the central place of worship and sacrifice.<br><br>3. <b><a href="/topical/c/congregation_of_the_israelites.htm">Congregation of the Israelites</a></b><br>Refers to the entire assembly of the Israelite people. In this context, they are gathered to witness the consecration and dedication of the Levites to their service.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><b><a href="/topical/t/the_importance_of_dedication.htm">The Importance of Dedication</a></b><br>Just as the Levites were set apart for service, Christians are called to dedicate their lives to God. This involves a commitment to holiness and service in whatever capacity God calls us.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/c/community_involvement.htm">Community Involvement</a></b><br>The whole congregation was involved in the Levites' consecration, highlighting the importance of community in spiritual matters. The church today should also engage the community in significant spiritual events and decisions.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/s/service_as_worship.htm">Service as Worship</a></b><br>The Levites' service was an act of worship. Similarly, our acts of service, whether in the church or the broader community, should be seen as expressions of worship to God.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/g/god's_order_and_structure.htm">God's Order and Structure</a></b><br>The organization of the Levites' roles shows God's desire for order and structure in worship and service. This principle can be applied to how we organize and conduct church activities today.<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/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/evidence_for_levites_in_2_chr_23_8.htm">What evidence supports the existence of the Levites and captains mentioned in 2 Chronicles 23:8, and how do we reconcile any lack of external records?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/how_reconcile_lev._8's_7-day_ordination.htm">How can Leviticus 8's insistence on a seven-day ordination period be reconciled with other references in the Old Testament that imply different consecration timelines?</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>(9) <span class= "bld">The whole assembly of the children of Israel</span>--i.e., as elsewhere, the representatives of the people.<p><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/commentaries/numbers/8-9.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">וְהִקְרַבְתָּ֙</span> <span class="translit">(wə·hiq·raḇ·tā)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunctive waw | Verb - Hifil - Conjunctive perfect - second person masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_7126.htm">Strong's 7126: </a> </span><span class="str2">To come near, approach</span><br /><br /><span class="word">the Levites</span><br /><span class="heb">הַלְוִיִּ֔ם</span> <span class="translit">(hal·wî·yim)</span><br /><span class="parse">Article | Noun - proper - masculine plural<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_3881.htm">Strong's 3881: </a> </span><span class="str2">Levites -- descendant of Levi</span><br /><br /><span class="word">before</span><br /><span class="heb">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">the Tent</span><br /><span class="heb">אֹ֣הֶל</span> <span class="translit">(’ō·hel)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - masculine singular construct<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">מוֹעֵ֑ד</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 /><br /><span class="word">and assemble</span><br /><span class="heb">וְהִ֨קְהַלְתָּ֔</span> <span class="translit">(wə·hiq·hal·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_6950.htm">Strong's 6950: </a> </span><span class="str2">To gather as an assembly or congregation</span><br /><br /><span class="word">the entire</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">עֲדַ֖ת</span> <span class="translit">(‘ă·ḏaṯ)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - feminine singular construct<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">of the Israelites.</span><br /><span class="heb">בְּנֵ֥י</span> <span class="translit">(bə·nê)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - masculine plural construct<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_1121.htm">Strong's 1121: </a> </span><span class="str2">A son</span><br /><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/numbers/8-9.htm">Numbers 8:9 NIV</a><br /><a href="/nlt/numbers/8-9.htm">Numbers 8:9 NLT</a><br /><a href="/esv/numbers/8-9.htm">Numbers 8:9 ESV</a><br /><a href="/nasb/numbers/8-9.htm">Numbers 8:9 NASB</a><br /><a href="/kjv/numbers/8-9.htm">Numbers 8:9 KJV</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="//bibleapps.com/numbers/8-9.htm">Numbers 8:9 BibleApps.com</a><br /><a href="//bibliaparalela.com/numbers/8-9.htm">Numbers 8:9 Biblia Paralela</a><br /><a href="//holybible.com.cn/numbers/8-9.htm">Numbers 8:9 Chinese Bible</a><br /><a href="//saintebible.com/numbers/8-9.htm">Numbers 8:9 French Bible</a><br /><a href="/catholic/numbers/8-9.htm">Numbers 8:9 Catholic Bible</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/numbers/8-9.htm">OT Law: Numbers 8:9 You shall present the Levites before (Nu Num.) </a></div></div></td></tr></table></div><div id="left"><a href="/numbers/8-8.htm" onmouseover='lft.src="/leftgif.png"' onmouseout='lft.src="/left.png"' title="Numbers 8:8"><img src="/left.png" name="lft" border="0" alt="Numbers 8:8" /></a></div><div id="right"><a href="/numbers/8-10.htm" onmouseover='rght.src="/rightgif.png"' onmouseout='rght.src="/right.png"' title="Numbers 8:10"><img src="/right.png" name="rght" border="0" alt="Numbers 8:10" /></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>