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Exodus 38:21
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Exodus 38:21
New American Standard Bible
The Cost of the Tabernacle
21 [a]This is the number of the things for the [b]tabernacle, the [c]tabernacle of the testimony, as they were [d]counted according to the [e]command of Moses, for the service of the Levites, by the hand of Ithamar the son of Aaron the priest.
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- Exodus 38:21 Lit These are the appointed things of the tabernacle
- Exodus 38:21 Lit dwelling place
- Exodus 38:21 Lit dwelling place
- Exodus 38:21 Lit appointed
- Exodus 38:21 Lit mouth
Exodus 38:21
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Exodus 38:21
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The Materials Used
21 These are the amounts of the materials used for the tabernacle, the tabernacle of the covenant law,(A) which were recorded at Moses’ command by the Levites under the direction of Ithamar(B) son of Aaron, the priest.
Exodus 38:21
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Exodus 38:21
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21 This is the sum of the tabernacle, even of the tabernacle of testimony, as it was counted, according to the commandment of Moses, for the service of the Levites, by the hand of Ithamar, son to Aaron the priest.
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Numbers 3:6-8
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Numbers 3:6-8
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6 “(A)Bring the tribe of Levi forward and present them before Aaron the priest, that they may serve him. 7 They shall perform the duties for [a]him and for the whole congregation in front of the tent of meeting, to do the (B)service of the tabernacle. 8 They shall also take care of all the furnishings of the tent of meeting, along with the duties of the sons of Israel, to do the service of the tabernacle.
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- Numbers 3:7 Lit him and the duties of the whole congregation
Numbers 3:6-8
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Numbers 3:6-8
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6 “Bring the tribe of Levi(A) and present them to Aaron the priest to assist him.(B) 7 They are to perform duties for him and for the whole community(C) at the tent of meeting by doing the work(D) of the tabernacle. 8 They are to take care of all the furnishings of the tent of meeting, fulfilling the obligations of the Israelites by doing the work of the tabernacle.
Numbers 3:6-8
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Numbers 3:6-8
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6 Bring the tribe of Levi near, and present them before Aaron the priest, that they may minister unto him.
7 And they shall keep his charge, and the charge of the whole congregation before the tabernacle of the congregation, to do the service of the tabernacle.
8 And they shall keep all the instruments of the tabernacle of the congregation, and the charge of the children of Israel, to do the service of the tabernacle.
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Numbers 3:25-37
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Numbers 3:25-37
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Duties of the Levites
25 Now (A)the duties of the sons of Gershon in the tent of meeting included the tabernacle and (B)the tent, its covering, and (C)the curtain for the entrance of the tent of meeting, 26 and (D)the curtains of the courtyard, (E)the curtain for the entrance of the courtyard which is around the tabernacle and the altar, and its ropes, according to all the service [a]concerning them.
27 Of Kohath was the family of the Amramites, the family of the Izharites, the family of the Hebronites, and the family of the Uzzielites; these were the families of the Kohathites. 28 In the counting of every male from a month old and upward, there were 8,600, performing the duties of the sanctuary. 29 The families of the sons of Kohath were to camp on the south side of the tabernacle, 30 and the leader of the fathers’ households of the Kohathite families: [b]Elizaphan the son of Uzziel. 31 Now (F)their duties included (G)the ark, (H)the table, (I)the lampstand, (J)the altars, the utensils of the sanctuary with which they minister, the [c]curtain, and all the service [d]concerning them; 32 and Eleazar the son of Aaron the priest was the head of the leaders of Levi, and he had the supervision of those who performed the duties of the sanctuary.
33 Of Merari was the family of the Mahlites and the family of the Mushites; these were the families of Merari. 34 Their numbered men in the counting of every male from a month old and upward: 6,200. 35 And the leader of the fathers’ households of the families of Merari was Zuriel the son of Abihail. They were to (K)camp on the northward side of the tabernacle. 36 Now the appointment of duties of the sons of Merari included the framework of the tabernacle, its bars, its pillars, its bases, all its equipment, and all the service concerning them, 37 and the pillars around the courtyard with their bases, their pegs, and their ropes.
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- Numbers 3:26 Lit of it
- Numbers 3:30 In Ex 6:22, Elzaphan
- Numbers 3:31 I.e., the veil between the Holy Place and Most Holy Place
- Numbers 3:31 Lit of it
Numbers 3:25-37
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Numbers 3:25-37
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25 At the tent of meeting the Gershonites were responsible for the care of the tabernacle(A) and tent, its coverings,(B) the curtain at the entrance(C) to the tent of meeting,(D) 26 the curtains of the courtyard(E), the curtain at the entrance to the courtyard surrounding the tabernacle and altar,(F) and the ropes(G)—and everything(H) related to their use.
27 To Kohath(I) belonged the clans of the Amramites, Izharites, Hebronites and Uzzielites;(J) these were the Kohathite(K) clans. 28 The number of all the males a month old or more(L) was 8,600.[a] The Kohathites were responsible(M) for the care of the sanctuary.(N) 29 The Kohathite clans were to camp on the south side(O) of the tabernacle. 30 The leader of the families of the Kohathite clans was Elizaphan(P) son of Uzziel. 31 They were responsible for the care of the ark,(Q) the table,(R) the lampstand,(S) the altars,(T) the articles(U) of the sanctuary used in ministering, the curtain,(V) and everything related to their use.(W) 32 The chief leader of the Levites was Eleazar(X) son of Aaron, the priest. He was appointed over those who were responsible(Y) for the care of the sanctuary.(Z)
33 To Merari belonged the clans of the Mahlites and the Mushites;(AA) these were the Merarite clans.(AB) 34 The number of all the males a month old or more(AC) who were counted was 6,200. 35 The leader of the families of the Merarite clans was Zuriel son of Abihail; they were to camp on the north side of the tabernacle.(AD) 36 The Merarites were appointed(AE) to take care of the frames of the tabernacle,(AF) its crossbars,(AG) posts,(AH) bases, all its equipment, and everything related to their use,(AI) 37 as well as the posts of the surrounding courtyard(AJ) with their bases, tent pegs(AK) and ropes.
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- Numbers 3:28 Hebrew; some Septuagint manuscripts 8,300
Numbers 3:25-37
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Numbers 3:25-37
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25 And the charge of the sons of Gershon in the tabernacle of the congregation shall be the tabernacle, and the tent, the covering thereof, and the hanging for the door of the tabernacle of the congregation,
26 And the hangings of the court, and the curtain for the door of the court, which is by the tabernacle, and by the altar round about, and the cords of it for all the service thereof.
27 And of Kohath was the family of the Amramites, and the family of the Izeharites, and the family of the Hebronites, and the family of the Uzzielites: these are the families of the Kohathites.
28 In the number of all the males, from a month old and upward, were eight thousand and six hundred, keeping the charge of the sanctuary.
29 The families of the sons of Kohath shall pitch on the side of the tabernacle southward.
30 And the chief of the house of the father of the families of the Kohathites shall be Elizaphan the son of Uzziel.
31 And their charge shall be the ark, and the table, and the candlestick, and the altars, and the vessels of the sanctuary wherewith they minister, and the hanging, and all the service thereof.
32 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.
33 Of Merari was the family of the Mahlites, and the family of the Mushites: these are the families of Merari.
34 And those that were numbered of them, according to the number of all the males, from a month old and upward, were six thousand and two hundred.
35 And the chief of the house of the father of the families of Merari was Zuriel the son of Abihail: these shall pitch on the side of the tabernacle northward.
36 And under the custody and charge of the sons of Merari shall be the boards of the tabernacle, and the bars thereof, and the pillars thereof, and the sockets thereof, and all the vessels thereof, and all that serveth thereto,
37 And the pillars of the court round about, and their sockets, and their pins, and their cords.
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Numbers 4:15
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Numbers 4:15
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15 When Aaron and his sons have finished covering the holy objects and all the furnishings of the sanctuary, when the camp is to set out, after that the sons of Kohath shall come to carry them by the poles, so that they will not touch the holy objects (A)and die. These are the [a]things in the tent of meeting that the sons of Kohath are to carry.
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- Numbers 4:15 Lit burden...of the sons
Numbers 4:15
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Numbers 4:15
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15 “After Aaron and his sons have finished covering the holy furnishings and all the holy articles, and when the camp is ready to move,(A) only then are the Kohathites(B) to come and do the carrying.(C) But they must not touch the holy things(D) or they will die.(E) The Kohathites are to carry those things that are in the tent of meeting.
Numbers 4:15
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Numbers 4:15
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15 And when Aaron and his sons have made an end of covering the sanctuary, and all the vessels of the sanctuary, as the camp is to set forward; after that, the sons of Kohath shall come to bear it: but they shall not touch any holy thing, lest they die. These things are the burden of the sons of Kohath in the tabernacle of the congregation.
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Numbers 4:25-27
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Numbers 4:25-27
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25 they shall carry (A)the curtains of the tabernacle and the tent of meeting with its covering and (B)the covering of fine leather that is on top of it, and the curtain for the entrance of the tent of meeting, 26 and (C)the curtains of the courtyard, the curtain for the entrance of the gate of the courtyard that is around the tabernacle and the altar, and their ropes and all the equipment for their service; and everything that is to be done [a]by them, [b]they shall perform. 27 All the service of the sons of the Gershonites, that is, all their loads and all their work, shall be performed at the [c]command of Aaron and his sons; and you shall assign to them as a duty all their loads.
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- Numbers 4:26 Or to them
- Numbers 4:26 Lit so they shall serve
- Numbers 4:27 Lit mouth
Numbers 4:25-27
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Numbers 4:25-27
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25 They are to carry the curtains of the tabernacle,(A) that is, the tent of meeting,(B) its covering(C) and its outer covering of durable leather, the curtains for the entrance to the tent of meeting, 26 the curtains of the courtyard surrounding the tabernacle and altar,(D) the curtain for the entrance to the courtyard,(E) the ropes and all the equipment(F) used in the service of the tent. The Gershonites are to do all that needs to be done with these things. 27 All their service, whether carrying or doing other work, is to be done under the direction of Aaron and his sons.(G) You shall assign to them as their responsibility(H) all they are to carry.
Numbers 4:25-27
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Numbers 4:25-27
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25 And they shall bear the curtains of the tabernacle, and the tabernacle of the congregation, his covering, and the covering of the badgers' skins that is above upon it, and the hanging for the door of the tabernacle of the congregation,
26 And the hangings of the court, and the hanging for the door of the gate of the court, which is by the tabernacle and by the altar round about, and their cords, and all the instruments of their service, and all that is made for them: so shall they serve.
27 At the appointment of Aaron and his sons shall be all the service of the sons of the Gershonites, in all their burdens, and in all their service: and ye shall appoint unto them in charge all their burdens.
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Numbers 4:31-32
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Numbers 4:31-32
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31 Now this is the duty of their loads, for all their service in the tent of meeting: the boards of the tabernacle, its bars, its pillars, and its bases, 32 and the pillars around the courtyard and their bases, their pegs, and their ropes, with all their equipment and with all their service; and you shall assign by names of the men the items [a]that each is to carry.
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- Numbers 4:32 Lit of the duty of their loads
Numbers 4:31-32
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Numbers 4:31-32
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31 As part of all their service at the tent, they are to carry the frames of the tabernacle, its crossbars, posts and bases,(A) 32 as well as the posts of the surrounding courtyard with their bases, tent pegs, ropes,(B) all their equipment and everything related to their use. Assign to each man the specific things he is to carry.
Numbers 4:31-32
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Numbers 4:31-32
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31 And this is the charge of their burden, according to all their service in the tabernacle of the congregation; the boards of the tabernacle, and the bars thereof, and the pillars thereof, and sockets thereof,
32 And the pillars of the court round about, and their sockets, and their pins, and their cords, with all their instruments, and with all their service: and by name ye shall reckon the instruments of the charge of their burden.
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