Numbers 18:5

And ye shall keep the charge of the sanctuary, and the charge of the altar: that there be no wrath any more upon the children of Israel.

King James Version

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Other Translations for Numbers 18:5

BSB

And you shall attend to the duties of the sanctuary and of the altar, so that wrath may not fall on the Israelites again.

AKJV

And you shall keep the charge of the sanctuary, and the charge of the altar: that there be no wrath any more on the children of Israel.

CPDV

Watch over the care of the Sanctuary, and over the ministry of the altar, lest an indignation may rise over the sons of Israel.

ERV

And ye shall keep the charge of the sanctuary, and the charge of the altar: that there be wrath no more upon the children of Israel.

NHEB

"You shall perform the duty of the sanctuary, and the duty of the altar; that there be no more wrath on the children of Israel.

SMT

And ye watched the watches of the holy place, and the watches of the altar; and anger shall no more be upon the sons of Israel.

Word Study (Strong’s) for Numbers 18:5

AndyeshallkeepH8104VerbthechargeH4931Noun FeminineofthesanctuaryH6944Noun MasculineandthechargeH4931Noun FeminineofthealtarH4196Noun MasculinethattherebenowrathH7110Noun MasculineanymoreuponthechildrenH1121Noun MasculineofIsraelH3478Proper Name Masculine

Commentary for Numbers 18:5

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Barnes’ Notes Classic commentary from Albert Barnes Matthew Henry Commentary Classic commentary from Matthew Henry

Overview of Numbers 18:5

Summary

Proper sanctuary care prevents divine anger.

Place

Sanctuary

Event

Accountability for sacred duties

Estimated Time Period

c. 1400 BC