Numbers 4:20

But they shall not go in to see when the holy things are covered, lest they die.

King James Version

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Other Translations for Numbers 4:20

BSB

But the Kohathites are not to go in and look at the holy objects, even for a moment, or they will die."

AKJV

But they shall not go in to see when the holy things are covered, lest they die.

CPDV

Let no others, out of curiosity, see the things that are in the Sanctuary before they are wrapped, otherwise they shall die."

ERV

but they shall not go in to see the sanctuary even for a moment, lest they die.

NHEB

but they shall not go in to see the sanctuary even for a moment, lest they die."

SMT

And they shall not go in to see for a moment's time the holy place, and die.

Word Study (Strong’s) for Numbers 4:20

ButtheyshallnotgoinH935VerbtoseeH7200VerbwhentheholythingsH6944Noun MasculinearecoveredH1104VerblesttheydieH4191Verb

Commentary for Numbers 4:20

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

Overview of Numbers 4:20

Summary

Forbidden viewing of covered sacred items

Place

Tabernacle

Event

Prohibition against seeing holy things

Estimated Time Period

c. 1440 BC