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He is to be in charge of the entire tabernacle and everything in it, including its holy furnishings and articles.&#8221 <a href="/nlt/numbers/4.htm">New Living Translation</a> “Eleazar son of Aaron the priest will be responsible for the oil of the lampstand, the fragrant incense, the daily grain offering, and the anointing oil. In fact, Eleazar will be responsible for the entire Tabernacle and everything in it, including the sanctuary and its furnishings.” <a href="/esv/numbers/4.htm">English Standard Version</a> “And Eleazar the son of Aaron the priest shall have charge of the oil for the light, the fragrant incense, the regular grain offering, and the anointing oil, with the oversight of the whole tabernacle and all that is in it, of the sanctuary and its vessels.” <a href="/bsb/numbers/4.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a> Eleazar son of Aaron the priest shall oversee the oil for the light, the fragrant incense, the daily grain offering, and the anointing oil. He has oversight of the entire tabernacle and everything in it, including the holy objects and their utensils.” <a href="/kjv/numbers/4.htm">King James Bible</a> And to the office of Eleazar the son of Aaron the priest pertaineth the oil for the light, and the sweet incense, and the daily meat offering, and the anointing oil, and the oversight of all the tabernacle, and of all that therein is, in the sanctuary, and in the vessels thereof. <a href="/nkjv/numbers/4.htm">New King James Version</a> “The appointed duty of Eleazar the son of Aaron the priest is the oil for the light, the sweet incense, the daily grain offering, the anointing oil, the oversight of all the tabernacle, of all that is in it, with the sanctuary and its furnishings.” <a href="/nasb_/numbers/4.htm">New American Standard Bible</a> “Now the responsibility of Eleazar the son of Aaron the priest is the oil for the light, the fragrant incense, the continual grain offering, and the anointing oil—the responsibility of all the tabernacle and everything that is in it, with the sanctuary and its furnishings.” <a href="/nasb/numbers/4.htm">NASB 1995</a> &#8220The responsibility of Eleazar the son of Aaron the priest is the oil for the light and the fragrant incense and the continual grain offering and the anointing oil— the responsibility of all the tabernacle and of all that is in it, with the sanctuary and its furnishings.&#8221 <a href="/nasb77/numbers/4.htm">NASB 1977 </a> “And the responsibility of Eleazar the son of Aaron the priest is the oil for the light and the fragrant incense and the continual grain offering and the anointing oil—the responsibility of all the tabernacle and of all that is in it, with the sanctuary and its furnishings.” <a href="/lsb/numbers/4.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a> “And the assignment of Eleazar the son of Aaron the priest is the oil for the light and the fragrant incense and the continual grain offering and the anointing oil—the assignment of all the tabernacle and of all that is in it, with the sanctuary and its furnishings.” <a href="/amp/numbers/4.htm">Amplified Bible</a> “The responsibility of Eleazar, the son of Aaron the priest, is the oil for the light, the fragrant incense, the continual grain offering, and the anointing oil—the responsibility of all the tabernacle and everything that is in it, with the sanctuary and its furnishings.” <a href="/csb/numbers/4.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a> “Eleazar, son of Aaron the priest, has oversight of the lamp oil, the fragrant incense, the daily grain offering, and the anointing oil. He has oversight of the entire tabernacle and everything in it, the holy objects and their utensils.” <a href="/hcsb/numbers/4.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a> Eleazar, son of Aaron the priest, has oversight of the lamp oil, the fragrant incense, the daily grain offering, and the anointing oil. He has oversight of the entire tabernacle and everything in it, the holy objects and their utensils.&#8221 <a href="/asv/numbers/4.htm">American Standard Version</a> And the charge of Eleazar the son of Aaron the priest shall be the oil for the light, and the sweet incense, and the continual meal-offering, and the anointing oil, the charge of all the tabernacle, and of all that therein is, the sanctuary, and the furniture thereof. <a href="/cev/numbers/4.htm">Contemporary English Version</a> Eleazar son of Aaron the priest will be in charge of the oil for the lamps, the sweet-smelling incense, the grain for the sacrifices, and the olive oil used for dedications and ordinations. Eleazar is responsible for seeing that the sacred tent, its furnishings, and the sacred objects are taken care of. <a href="/erv/numbers/4.htm">English Revised Version</a> And the charge of Eleazar the son of Aaron the priest shall be the oil for the light, and the sweet incense, and the continual meal offering, and the anointing oil, the charge of all the tabernacle, and of all that therein is, the sanctuary, and the furniture thereof. <a href="/gwt/numbers/4.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a> "Eleazar, son of the priest Aaron, will be in charge of the oil for the lamps, the sweet-smelling incense, the daily grain offering, and the anointing oil. He is in charge of the whole tent and everything in it, the holy place and its contents." <a href="/gnt/numbers/4.htm">Good News Translation</a> Eleazar son of Aaron the priest shall be responsible for the whole Tent and for the oil for the lamps, the incense, the grain offerings, the anointing oil, and everything else in the Tent that has been consecrated to the LORD. <a href="/isv/numbers/4.htm">International Standard Version</a> "Now the duty of Eleazar, the son of Aaron the priest is to maintain the oil for the light, the spiced incense, the daily offerings, the oil for anointing, and to carry out all the duties of the tent and the sanctuary, and to maintain its utensils." <a href="/msb/numbers/4.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a> Eleazar son of Aaron the priest shall oversee the oil for the light, the fragrant incense, the daily grain offering, and the anointing oil. He has oversight of the entire tabernacle and everything in it, including the holy objects and their utensils.? <a href="/net/numbers/4.htm">NET Bible</a> "The appointed responsibility of Eleazar son of Aaron the priest is for the oil for the light, and the spiced incense, and the daily grain offering, and the anointing oil; he also has the appointed responsibility over all the tabernacle with all that is in it, over the sanctuary and over all its furnishings." <a href="/nheb/numbers/4.htm">New Heart English Bible</a> "The duty of Eleazar the son of Aaron the priest shall be the oil for the light, the sweet incense, the continual meal offering, and the anointing oil, the requirements of all the tabernacle, and of all that is in it, the sanctuary, and its furnishings." <a href="/wbt/numbers/4.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a> And to the office of Eleazar the son of Aaron the priest pertain the oil for the light, and the sweet incense, and the daily meat-offering, and the anointing oil, and the oversight of all the tabernacle, and of all that is in it, in the sanctuary, and in its vessels. <a href="/web/numbers/4.htm">World English Bible</a> “The duty of Eleazar the son of Aaron the priest shall be the oil for the light, the sweet incense, the continual meal offering, and the anointing oil, the requirements of all the tabernacle, and of all that is in it, the sanctuary, and its furnishings.” <div class="vheading2">Literal Translations</div><a href="/lsv/numbers/4.htm">Literal Standard Version</a> And the oversight of Eleazar, son of Aaron the priest, [is] the oil of the lamp, and the spice-incense, and the present of continuity, and the anointing oil, the oversight of all the Dwelling Place and of all that [is] in it, in the sanctuary and in its vessels.” <a href="/ylt/numbers/4.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a> And the oversight of Eleazar, son of Aaron the priest, is the oil of the lamp, and the spice-perfume, and the present of continuity, and the anointing oil, the oversight of all the tabernacle, and of all that is in it, in the sanctuary, and in its vessels.' <a href="/slt/numbers/4.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a> And the care of Eleazar, the son of Aaron the priest, the oil of the light, and the incense of aromatics, and the continual gift, and the oil of anointing, and the care of all the dwelling and all which in it, in the holy place, and in its vessels.<div class="vheading2">Catholic Translations</div><a href="/drb/numbers/4.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a> And over them shall be Eleazar the son of Aaron the priest, to whose charge pertaineth the oil to dress the lamps, and the sweet incense, and the sacrifice, that is always offered, and the oil of unction, and whatsoever pertaineth to the service of the tabernacle, and of all the vessels that are in the sanctuary. <a href="/cpdv/numbers/4.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a> Over them shall be Eleazar, the son of Aaron the priest, to whom belongs the care of the oil to prepare the lamps, and the incense compound, and the sacrifice, which is offered continually, and the oil of unction, and whatever pertains to the service of the tabernacle, and all the vessels that are in the Sanctuary.” <a href="/nabre/numbers/4.htm">New American Bible</a> Eleazar, son of Aaron the priest, shall be in charge of the oil for the light, the fragrant incense, the established grain offering, and the anointing oil. He shall be in charge of the whole tabernacle with all the sacred objects and utensils that are in it. <a href="/nrsvce/numbers/4.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a> Eleazar son of Aaron the priest shall have charge of the oil for the light, the fragrant incense, the regular grain offering, and the anointing oil, the oversight of all the tabernacle and all that is in it, in the sanctuary and in its utensils.<div class="vheading2">Translations from Aramaic</div><a href="/lamsa/numbers/4.htm">Lamsa Bible</a> And to the office of Eleazar the son of Aaron the priest pertains the charge of the oil for the light and the sweet incense and the daily meal offering and the anointing oil and the oversight of all the tabernacle and of all the things that are in it and of the sanctuary and its vessels. <a href="/hpbt/numbers/4.htm">Peshitta Holy Bible Translated</a> And the authority of Eliazar the son of Ahron the Priest of the oil of the lamps and incense of sweet spices and constant meal offering and oil of anointing; he is authorized over all the Tabernacle and over everything that is in it and in the Holy Place and with its implements.”<div class="vheading2">OT Translations</div><a href="/jps/numbers/4.htm">JPS Tanakh 1917</a> And the charge of Eleazar the son of Aaron the priest shall be the oil for the light, and the sweet incense, and the continual meal-offering, and the anointing oil: he shall have the charge of all the tabernacle, and of all that therein is, whether it be the sanctuary, or the furniture thereof.' <a href="/sep/numbers/4.htm">Brenton Septuagint Translation</a> Eleazar the son of Aaron the priest is overseer - the oil of the light, and the incense of composition, and the daily meat-offering and the anointing oil, are his charge; even the oversight of the whole tabernacle, and all things that are in it in the holy place, in all the works. <a href="/parallel/numbers/4-16.htm">Additional Translations ...</a></div></div></div><div id="centbox"><div class="padcent"><a name="audio" id="audio"></a><div class="vheadingv">Audio Bible</div><iframe width="100%" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/yauBFvKLNNo?start=1191" title="YouTube video player" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" allowfullscreen></iframe> <div class="vheadingv">Context</div><a href="/bsb/numbers/4.htm">The Duties of the Kohathites</a> …15When Aaron and his sons have finished covering the holy objects and all their equipment, as soon as the camp is ready to move, the Kohathites shall come and do the carrying. But they must not touch the holy objects, or they will die. These are the transportation duties of the Kohathites regarding the Tent of Meeting. 16<a href="/hebrew/499.htm" title="499: ’el·‘ā·zār (N-proper-ms) -- God has helped, six Isr. From 'el and azar; God helper; Elazar, the name of seven Israelites.">Eleazar</a> <a href="/hebrew/1121.htm" title="1121: ben- (N-msc) -- Son. From banah; a son, in the widest sense (like 'ab, 'ach, etc.).">son</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.">of 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/6486.htm" title="6486: ū·p̄ə·qud·daṯ (Conj-w:: N-fsc) -- Oversight, mustering, visitation, store. Feminine passive participle of paqad; visitation.">shall oversee</a> <a href="/hebrew/8081.htm" title="8081: še·men (N-msc) -- Fat, oil. From shaman; grease, especially liquid; figuratively, richness.">the oil</a> <a href="/hebrew/3974.htm" title="3974: ham·mā·’ō·wr (Art:: N-ms) -- A luminary. ">for the light,</a> <a href="/hebrew/5561.htm" title="5561: has·sam·mîm (Art:: N-mp) -- Spice (used in incense). From an unused root meaning to smell sweet; an aroma.">the fragrant</a> <a href="/hebrew/7004.htm" title="7004: ū·qə·ṭō·reṯ (Conj-w:: N-fsc) -- Smoke, odor of (burning) sacrifice, incense. From qatar; a fumigation.">incense,</a> <a href="/hebrew/8548.htm" title="8548: hat·tā·mîḏ (Art:: Adv) -- From an unused root meaning to stretch; properly, continuance; but used only constant; ellipt. The regular sacrifice.">the daily</a> <a href="/hebrew/4503.htm" title="4503: ū·min·ḥaṯ (Conj-w:: N-fsc) -- From an unused root meaning to apportion, i.e. Bestow; a donation; euphemistically, tribute; specifically a sacrificial offering.">grain offering,</a> <a href="/hebrew/4888.htm" title="4888: ham·miš·ḥāh (Art:: N-fs) -- Unction, a consecratory gift. Or moshchah; from mashach; unction; by implication, a consecratory gift.">and the anointing</a> <a href="/hebrew/8081.htm" title="8081: wə·še·men (Conj-w:: N-msc) -- Fat, oil. From shaman; grease, especially liquid; figuratively, richness.">oil.</a> <a href="/hebrew/6486.htm" title="6486: pə·qud·daṯ (N-fsc) -- Oversight, mustering, visitation, store. Feminine passive participle of paqad; visitation.">He has oversight</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.">of the entire</a> <a href="/hebrew/4908.htm" title="4908: ham·miš·kān (Art:: N-ms) -- Dwelling place, tabernacle. From shakan; a residence; specifically, the Tabernacle.">tabernacle</a> <a href="/hebrew/3605.htm" title="3605: wə·ḵāl (Conj-w:: N-msc) -- The whole, all. Or kowl; from kalal; properly, the whole; hence, all, any or every.">and everything</a> <a href="/hebrew/834.htm" title="834: ’ă·šer- (Pro-r) -- Who, which, that. A primitive relative pronoun; who, which, what, that; also when, where, how, because, in order that, etc."></a> <a href="/hebrew/bōw (Prep:: 3ms) -- ">in it,</a> <a href="/hebrew/6944.htm" title="6944: bə·qō·ḏeš (Prep-b:: N-ms) -- Apartness, sacredness. From qadash; a sacred place or thing; rarely abstract, sanctity.">including the holy objects</a> <a href="/hebrew/3627.htm" title="3627: ū·ḇə·ḵê·lāw (Conj-w, Prep-b:: N-mpc:: 3ms) -- An article, utensil, vessel. From kalah; something prepared, i.e. Any apparatus.">and their utensils.”</a> 17Then the LORD said to Moses and Aaron,…<div class="cred"><a href="//berean.bible">Berean Standard Bible</a> · <a href="//berean.bible/downloads.htm">Download</a></div> <a name="crossref" id="crossref"></a><div class="vheading">Cross References</div><div id="crf"><a href="/exodus/30-23.htm">Exodus 30:23-38</a> “Take the finest spices: 500 shekels of liquid myrrh, half that amount (250 shekels) of fragrant cinnamon, 250 shekels of fragrant cane, / 500 shekels of cassia—all according to the sanctuary shekel—and a hin of olive oil. / Prepare from these a sacred anointing oil, a fragrant blend, the work of a perfumer; it will be a sacred anointing oil. ... <a href="/leviticus/24-1.htm">Leviticus 24:1-9</a> Then the LORD said to Moses, / “Command the Israelites to bring you pure oil of pressed olives for the light, to keep the lamps burning continually. / Outside the veil of the Testimony in the Tent of Meeting, Aaron is to tend the lamps continually before the LORD from evening until morning. This is to be a permanent statute for the generations to come. ... <a href="/exodus/27-20.htm">Exodus 27:20-21</a> And you are to command the Israelites to bring you pure oil of pressed olives for the light, to keep the lamps burning continually. / In the Tent of Meeting, outside the veil that is in front of the Testimony, Aaron and his sons are to tend the lamps before the LORD from evening until morning. This is to be a permanent statute for the Israelites for the generations to come. <a href="/exodus/25-6.htm">Exodus 25:6</a> olive oil for the light; spices for the anointing oil and for the fragrant incense; <a href="/exodus/37-29.htm">Exodus 37:29</a> He also made the sacred anointing oil and the pure, fragrant incense, the work of a perfumer. <a href="/leviticus/8-2.htm">Leviticus 8:2</a> “Take Aaron and his sons, their garments, the anointing oil, the bull of the sin offering, the two rams, and the basket of unleavened bread, <a href="/leviticus/10-1.htm">Leviticus 10:1-2</a> Now Aaron’s sons Nadab and Abihu took their censers, put fire in them and added incense, and offered unauthorized fire before the LORD, contrary to His command. / So fire came out from the presence of the LORD and consumed them, and they died in the presence of the LORD. <a href="/1_chronicles/9-29.htm">1 Chronicles 9:29-32</a> Others were put in charge of the furnishings and other articles of the sanctuary, as well as the fine flour, wine, oil, frankincense, and spices. / And some of the sons of the priests mixed the spices. / A Levite named Mattithiah, the firstborn son of Shallum the Korahite, was entrusted with baking the bread. ... <a href="/1_samuel/2-28.htm">1 Samuel 2:28</a> 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. <a href="/1_kings/7-48.htm">1 Kings 7:48-50</a> Solomon also made all the furnishings for the house of the LORD: the golden altar; the golden table on which was placed the Bread of the Presence; / the lampstands of pure gold in front of the inner sanctuary, five on the right side and five on the left; the gold flowers, lamps, and tongs; / the pure gold basins, wick trimmers, sprinkling bowls, ladles, and censers; and the gold hinges for the doors of the inner temple (that is, the Most Holy Place) as well as for the doors of the main hall of the temple. <a href="/2_chronicles/13-10.htm">2 Chronicles 13:10-11</a> But as for us, the LORD is our God. We have not forsaken Him; the priests who minister to the LORD are sons of Aaron, and the Levites attend to their duties. / Every morning and every evening they present burnt offerings and fragrant incense to the LORD. They set out the rows of showbread on the ceremonially clean table, and every evening they light the lamps of the gold lampstand. We are carrying out the requirements of the LORD our God, while you have forsaken Him. <a href="/hebrews/9-2.htm">Hebrews 9:2-4</a> A tabernacle was prepared. In its first room were the lampstand, the table, and the consecrated bread. This was called the Holy Place. / Behind the second curtain was a room called the Most Holy Place, / containing the golden altar of incense and the gold-covered ark of the covenant. Inside the ark were the gold jar of manna, Aaron’s staff that had budded, and the stone tablets of the covenant. <a href="/revelation/8-3.htm">Revelation 8:3-5</a> Then another angel, who had a golden censer, came and stood at the altar. He was given much incense to offer, along with the prayers of all the saints, on the golden altar before the throne. / And the smoke of the incense, together with the prayers of the saints, rose up before God from the hand of the angel. / Then the angel took the censer, filled it with fire from the altar, and hurled it to the earth; and there were peals of thunder, rumblings, flashes of lightning, and an earthquake. <a href="/matthew/5-14.htm">Matthew 5:14-16</a> You are the light of the world. A city on a hill cannot be hidden. / Neither do people light a lamp and put it under a basket. Instead, they set it on a stand, and it gives light to everyone in the house. / In the same way, let your light shine before men, that they may see your good deeds and glorify your Father in heaven. <a href="/luke/1-9.htm">Luke 1:9-11</a> he was chosen by lot, according to the custom of the priesthood, to enter the temple of the Lord and burn incense. / And at the hour of the incense offering, the whole congregation was praying outside. / Just then an angel of the Lord appeared to Zechariah, standing at the right side of the altar of incense.</div> <a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div>And to the office of Eleazar the son of Aaron the priest pertains the oil for the light, and the sweet incense, and the daily meat offering, and the anointing oil, and the oversight of all the tabernacle, and of all that therein is, in the sanctuary, and in the vessels thereof.the office.<a href="/numbers/3-32.htm">Numbers 3:32</a> And Eleazar the son of Aaron the priest shall be chief over the chief of the Levites, and have the oversight of them that keep the charge of the sanctuary.the oil<a href="/exodus/25-6.htm">Exodus 25:6</a> Oil for the light, spices for anointing oil, and for sweet incense,<a href="/exodus/27-20.htm">Exodus 27:20,21</a> And thou shalt command the children of Israel, that they bring thee pure oil olive beaten for the light, to cause the lamp to burn always… <a href="/leviticus/24-2.htm">Leviticus 24:2</a> Command the children of Israel, that they bring unto thee pure oil olive beaten for the light, to cause the lamps to burn continually.the sweet<a href="/exodus/30-34.htm">Exodus 30:34-38</a> And the LORD said unto Moses, Take unto thee sweet spices, stacte, and onycha, and galbanum; these sweet spices with pure frankincense: of each shall there be a like weight: … the daily<a href="/exodus/29-39.htm">Exodus 29:39-41</a> The one lamb thou shalt offer in the morning; and the other lamb thou shalt offer at even: … the anointing<a href="/exodus/30-23.htm">Exodus 30:23-33</a> Take thou also unto thee principal spices, of pure myrrh five hundred shekels, and of sweet cinnamon half so much, even two hundred and fifty shekels, and of sweet calamus two hundred and fifty shekels, … the oversight<a href="/luke/4-18.htm">Luke 4:18</a> The Spirit of the Lord is upon me, because he hath anointed me to preach the gospel to the poor; he hath sent me to heal the brokenhearted, to preach deliverance to the captives, and recovering of sight to the blind, to set at liberty them that are bruised,<a href="/acts/20-28.htm">Acts 20:28</a> Take heed therefore unto yourselves, and to all the flock, over the which the Holy Ghost hath made you overseers, to feed the church of God, which he hath purchased with his own blood.<a href="/1_corinthians/4-1.htm">1 Corinthians 4:1</a> Let a man so account of us, as of the ministers of Christ, and stewards of the mysteries of God.<div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/numbers/4-15.htm">Aaron</a> <a href="/leviticus/21-12.htm">Anointing</a> <a href="/numbers/3-38.htm">Charge</a> <a href="/numbers/4-7.htm">Continual</a> <a href="/exodus/29-38.htm">Daily</a> <a href="/numbers/3-32.htm">Eleazar</a> <a href="/numbers/3-8.htm">Furnishings</a> <a href="/numbers/4-7.htm">Incense</a> <a href="/leviticus/24-2.htm">Light</a> <a href="/leviticus/24-5.htm">Meal</a> <a href="/leviticus/25-7.htm">Meat</a> <a href="/leviticus/23-37.htm">Meat-Offering</a> <a href="/leviticus/27-11.htm">Offering</a> <a href="/numbers/3-10.htm">Office</a> <a href="/numbers/4-9.htm">Oil</a> <a href="/numbers/3-36.htm">Oversight</a> <a href="/leviticus/7-21.htm">Pertain</a> <a href="/numbers/3-36.htm">Pertaineth</a> <a href="/numbers/3-32.htm">Priest</a> <a href="/numbers/3-38.htm">Requirements</a> <a href="/numbers/4-15.htm">Sanctuary</a> <a href="/leviticus/26-31.htm">Sweet</a> <a href="/numbers/4-4.htm">Tabernacle</a> <a href="/leviticus/26-35.htm">Therein</a> <a href="/numbers/4-14.htm">Thereof</a> <a href="/numbers/4-15.htm">Vessels</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/numbers/4-17.htm">Aaron</a> <a href="/numbers/18-8.htm">Anointing</a> <a href="/numbers/4-27.htm">Charge</a> <a href="/numbers/28-3.htm">Continual</a> <a href="/numbers/28-24.htm">Daily</a> <a href="/numbers/16-37.htm">Eleazar</a> <a href="/numbers/7-1.htm">Furnishings</a> <a href="/numbers/7-14.htm">Incense</a> <a href="/numbers/6-25.htm">Light</a> <a href="/numbers/5-15.htm">Meal</a> <a href="/numbers/6-15.htm">Meat</a> <a href="/numbers/6-15.htm">Meat-Offering</a> <a href="/numbers/5-9.htm">Offering</a> <a href="/numbers/18-7.htm">Office</a> <a href="/numbers/5-15.htm">Oil</a> <a href="/numbers/4-28.htm">Oversight</a> <a href="/1_samuel/25-22.htm">Pertain</a> <a href="/numbers/4-32.htm">Pertaineth</a> <a href="/numbers/4-28.htm">Priest</a> <a href="/numbers/35-29.htm">Requirements</a> <a href="/numbers/4-19.htm">Sanctuary</a> <a href="/numbers/11-5.htm">Sweet</a> <a href="/numbers/4-23.htm">Tabernacle</a> <a href="/numbers/4-26.htm">Therein</a> <a href="/numbers/4-26.htm">Thereof</a> <a href="/numbers/4-26.htm">Vessels</a><div class="vheading2">Numbers 4</div>1. <a href="/numbers/4-1.htm">The age at which the Levites were to serve, and the duration of the service</a> 4. <a href="/numbers/4-4.htm">The duty of the Kohathites</a> 16. <a href="/numbers/4-16.htm">The charge of Eleazar</a> 17. <a href="/numbers/4-17.htm">The office of the priests</a> 21. <a href="/numbers/4-21.htm">The duty of the Gershonites</a> 29. <a href="/numbers/4-29.htm">Of the Merarites</a> 34. <a href="/numbers/4-34.htm">The number of the Kohathites</a> 38. <a href="/numbers/4-38.htm">Of the Gershonites</a> 42. <a href="/numbers/4-42.htm">And of the Merarites</a> </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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After the death of his brothers Nadab and Abihu, Eleazar took on greater responsibilities. His role signifies the importance of the priestly lineage and the continuation of the Levitical priesthood. This lineage is crucial in maintaining the sanctity and order of worship as prescribed by God.shall oversee the oil for the light The oil for the light refers to the pure olive oil used in the golden lampstand (menorah) within the Tabernacle. This light was to burn continually, symbolizing God's eternal presence and guidance. The oversight of this oil underscores the importance of maintaining spiritual vigilance and the light of God's truth.the fragrant incense The incense was a blend of specific spices burned on the altar of incense, representing the prayers of the people ascending to God. This practice highlights the importance of intercession and the priestly role in mediating between God and His people. The fragrance symbolizes the pleasing nature of sincere worship and prayer.the daily grain offering The daily grain offering, or "minchah," was a regular offering made to God, consisting of fine flour, oil, and frankincense. It represents the dedication of daily sustenance and labor to God, acknowledging His provision. This offering is a type of Christ, who is the bread of life, sustaining believers spiritually.and the anointing oil The anointing oil was a sacred mixture used to consecrate priests, kings, and the Tabernacle itself. It signifies the setting apart for holy purposes and the empowerment of the Holy Spirit. Anointing is a type of Christ (the Anointed One), who fulfills the roles of prophet, priest, and king.He has oversight of the entire tabernacle and everything in it Eleazar's responsibility for the Tabernacle and its contents emphasizes the need for careful stewardship of sacred spaces and objects. The Tabernacle was the dwelling place of God's presence among His people, and its maintenance was crucial for proper worship and communion with God.including the holy objects and their utensils The holy objects and utensils were the instruments used in worship and sacrifices, each with specific functions and symbolic meanings. Their sanctity and proper use were vital for maintaining the purity of worship. This oversight reflects the meticulous care required in approaching God, foreshadowing the perfect mediation of Christ, who fulfills and surpasses these Old Testament types.<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <a href="/topical/e/eleazar.htm">Eleazar</a> The son of Aaron, the high priest, Eleazar was given significant responsibilities in the service of the tabernacle. His duties included overseeing the sacred elements and ensuring the proper functioning of the tabernacle. 2. <a href="/topical/a/aaron.htm">Aaron</a> The high priest and father of Eleazar, Aaron was the brother of Moses and played a crucial role in the spiritual leadership of Israel. 3. <a href="/topical/t/tabernacle.htm">Tabernacle</a> The portable dwelling place for the divine presence among the Israelites, the tabernacle was central to their worship and religious practices. 4. <a href="/topical/h/holy_furnishings_and_articles.htm">Holy Furnishings and Articles</a> These included items such as the lampstand, altar of incense, and other sacred objects used in the worship and rituals of the tabernacle. 5. <a href="/topical/i/israelites.htm">Israelites</a> The people of God, who were journeying through the wilderness under the leadership of Moses and Aaron, and for whom the tabernacle served as a focal point of worship.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><a href="/topical/f/faithfulness_in_service.htm">Faithfulness in Service</a> Eleazar's role required meticulous attention to detail and faithfulness. In our own lives, we are called to be faithful stewards of the responsibilities God has entrusted to us. <a href="/topical/t/the_importance_of_worship.htm">The Importance of Worship</a> The elements Eleazar managed were central to Israel's worship. This reminds us of the importance of maintaining a heart and life centered on worshiping God. <a href="/topical/l/leadership_and_responsibility.htm">Leadership and Responsibility</a> As a leader, Eleazar had to ensure everything was in order. This teaches us about the weight of leadership and the need for integrity and diligence in our roles. <a href="/topical/s/symbolism_of_the_tabernacle.htm">Symbolism of the Tabernacle</a> The tabernacle and its elements symbolize God's presence and holiness. We are reminded to approach God with reverence and to live lives that reflect His holiness. <a href="/topical/c/continuity_of_god's_plan.htm">Continuity of God's Plan</a> The duties of Eleazar point to the continuity of God's plan from the Old Testament to the New Testament, culminating in Christ, our High Priest.<div class="vheading2">Lists and Questions</div><a href="/top10/lessons_from_numbers_4.htm">Top 10 Lessons from Numbers 4</a> <a href="/q/why_did_korah_oppose_moses_and_aaron.htm">Why did Korah rebel against Moses and Aaron?</a> <a href="/q/how_did_numbers_2_camp_survive_sinai.htm">How could a vast encampment described in Numbers 2 feasibly survive in the Sinai Desert with limited resources?</a> <a href="/q/is_it_plausible_only_men_30-50_served.htm">Numbers 4:3 - How historically plausible is the requirement that only men aged 30 to 50 perform such physically demanding tasks for the Tabernacle?</a> <a href="/q/why_do_tabernacle_instructions_vary.htm">Exodus 40:16 - Why do other sections of the Bible emphasize different instructions for the same Tabernacle setup, creating apparent inconsistencies?</a><a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/ellicott/numbers/4.htm">Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers</a></div>(16) The oil for the light.--Or, for the candlestick (<a href="/exodus/25-6.htm" title="Oil for the light, spices for anointing oil, and for sweet incense,">Exodus 25:6</a>).The sweet incense.--Or, the incense of spices (<a href="/exodus/25-6.htm" title="Oil for the light, spices for anointing oil, and for sweet incense,">Exodus 25:6</a>).The daily meat offering.--Better, the continual meat offering--i.e., the morning and evening minchah (<a href="/context/exodus/29-38.htm" title="Now this is that which you shall offer on the altar; two lambs of the first year day by day continually.">Exodus 29:38-42</a>).The anointing oil.--i.e., "the oil of holy ointment" with which the tent of meeting, the vessels of the Sanctuary, and the priests were to be anointed (<a href="/context/exodus/30-23.htm" title="Take you also to you principal spices, of pure myrrh five hundred shekels, and of sweet cinnamon half so much, even two hundred and fifty shekels, and of sweet calamus two hundred and fifty shekels,">Exodus 30:23-31</a>). . . . <div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/pulpit/numbers/4.htm">Pulpit Commentary</a></div>Verse 16. - To the office of Eleazar,... oversight. Septuagint, ἐπίσκοπος Αλεάζαρ... :ἡ ἑπισκοπὴ. On him was laid the oversight of and the responsibility for all the material appliances of Divine worship, and in especial it devolved upon him to see to the oil, the incense, and the chrism, and the materials for the daily meat offering. No doubt it is intended, although not precisely expressed, that the Kohathites were specially under his orders. <a href="/commentaries/numbers/4-16.htm">Parallel Commentaries ...</a> <a name="lexicon" id="lexicon"></a><div class="vheading">Hebrew</div>Eleazar אֶלְעָזָ֣ר ׀ (’el·‘ā·zār) Noun - proper - masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_499.htm">Strong's 499: </a> Eleazar -- 'God has helped', six Israelites son בֶּן־ (ben-) Noun - masculine singular construct <a href="/hebrew/strongs_1121.htm">Strong's 1121: </a> A son of Aaron אַהֲרֹ֣ן (’a·hă·rōn) Noun - proper - masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_175.htm">Strong's 175: </a> Aaron -- an elder brother of Moses the priest הַכֹּהֵ֗ן (hak·kō·hên) Article | Noun - masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_3548.htm">Strong's 3548: </a> Priest shall oversee וּפְקֻדַּ֞ת (ū·p̄ə·qud·daṯ) Conjunctive waw | Noun - feminine singular construct <a href="/hebrew/strongs_6486.htm">Strong's 6486: </a> Oversight, mustering, visitation, store the oil שֶׁ֤מֶן (še·men) Noun - masculine singular construct <a href="/hebrew/strongs_8081.htm">Strong's 8081: </a> Grease, liquid, richness for the light, הַמָּאוֹר֙ (ham·mā·’ō·wr) Article | Noun - masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_3974.htm">Strong's 3974: </a> A luminous body, luminary, light, brightness, cheerfulness, a chandelier the fragrant הַסַּמִּ֔ים (has·sam·mîm) Article | Noun - masculine plural <a href="/hebrew/strongs_5561.htm">Strong's 5561: </a> Spice (used in incense) incense, וּקְטֹ֣רֶת (ū·qə·ṭō·reṯ) Conjunctive waw | Noun - feminine singular construct <a href="/hebrew/strongs_7004.htm">Strong's 7004: </a> Smoke, odor of (burning) sacrifice, incense the daily הַתָּמִ֖יד (hat·tā·mîḏ) Article | Adverb <a href="/hebrew/strongs_8548.htm">Strong's 8548: </a> Continuance, constant, ellipt, the regular, sacrifice grain offering, וּמִנְחַ֥ת (ū·min·ḥaṯ) Conjunctive waw | Noun - feminine singular construct <a href="/hebrew/strongs_4503.htm">Strong's 4503: </a> A donation, tribute, a sacrificial offering and the anointing הַמִּשְׁחָ֑ה (ham·miš·ḥāh) Article | Noun - feminine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_4888.htm">Strong's 4888: </a> Unction, a consecratory gift oil. וְשֶׁ֣מֶן (wə·še·men) Conjunctive waw | Noun - masculine singular construct <a href="/hebrew/strongs_8081.htm">Strong's 8081: </a> Grease, liquid, richness He has oversight פְּקֻדַּ֗ת (pə·qud·daṯ) Noun - feminine singular construct <a href="/hebrew/strongs_6486.htm">Strong's 6486: </a> Oversight, mustering, visitation, store of the entire כָּל־ (kāl-) Noun - masculine singular construct <a href="/hebrew/strongs_3605.htm">Strong's 3605: </a> The whole, all, any, every tabernacle הַמִּשְׁכָּן֙ (ham·miš·kān) Article | Noun - masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_4908.htm">Strong's 4908: </a> A residence, the Tabernacle and everything וְכָל־ (wə·ḵāl) Conjunctive waw | Noun - masculine singular construct <a href="/hebrew/strongs_3605.htm">Strong's 3605: </a> The whole, all, any, every in it, בּ֔וֹ (bōw) Preposition | third person masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/.htm">Strong's Hebrew</a> including the holy objects בְּקֹ֖דֶשׁ (bə·qō·ḏeš) Preposition-b | Noun - masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_6944.htm">Strong's 6944: </a> A sacred place, thing, sanctity and their utensils.? וּבְכֵלָֽיו׃ (ū·ḇə·ḵê·lāw) Conjunctive waw, Preposition-b | Noun - masculine plural construct | third person masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_3627.htm">Strong's 3627: </a> Something prepared, any apparatus <div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/numbers/4-16.htm">Numbers 4:16 NIV</a> <a href="/nlt/numbers/4-16.htm">Numbers 4:16 NLT</a> <a href="/esv/numbers/4-16.htm">Numbers 4:16 ESV</a> <a href="/nasb/numbers/4-16.htm">Numbers 4:16 NASB</a> <a href="/kjv/numbers/4-16.htm">Numbers 4:16 KJV</a> <a href="//bibleapps.com/numbers/4-16.htm">Numbers 4:16 BibleApps.com</a> <a href="//bibliaparalela.com/numbers/4-16.htm">Numbers 4:16 Biblia Paralela</a> <a href="//holybible.com.cn/numbers/4-16.htm">Numbers 4:16 Chinese Bible</a> <a href="//saintebible.com/numbers/4-16.htm">Numbers 4:16 French Bible</a> <a href="/catholic/numbers/4-16.htm">Numbers 4:16 Catholic Bible</a> <a href="/numbers/4-16.htm">OT Law: Numbers 4:16 The duty of Eleazar the son (Nu Num.) </a></div></div></td></tr></table></div><div id="left"><a href="/numbers/4-15.htm" onmouseover='lft.src="/leftgif.png"' onmouseout='lft.src="/left.png"' title="Numbers 4:15"><img src="/left.png" name="lft" border="0" alt="Numbers 4:15" /></a></div><div id="right"><a href="/numbers/4-17.htm" onmouseover='rght.src="/rightgif.png"' onmouseout='rght.src="/right.png"' title="Numbers 4:17"><img src="/right.png" name="rght" border="0" alt="Numbers 4:17" /></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>