Numbers 8:11

And Aaron shall offer the Levites before the LORD for an offering of the children of Israel, that they may execute the service of the LORD.

King James Version

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Other Translations for Numbers 8:11

BSB

Aaron is to present the Levites before the LORD as a wave offering from the sons of Israel, so that they may perform the service of the LORD.

AKJV

And Aaron shall offer the Levites before the LORD for an offering of the children of Israel, that they may execute the service of the LORD.

CPDV

And Aaron shall offer the Levites as a gift in the sight of the Lord, from the sons of Israel, so that they may serve in his ministry.

ERV

and Aaron shall offer the Levites before the LORD for a wave offering, on the behalf of the children of Israel, that they may be to do the service of the LORD.

NHEB

and Aaron shall offer the Levites before the LORD for a wave offering, on the behalf of the children of Israel, that it may be theirs to do the service of the LORD.

SMT

And Aaron lifted up the Levites, a lifting up before Jehovah, from the sons of Israel; and they were to serve the service of Jehovah.

Word Study (Strong’s) for Numbers 8:11

AndAaronH175Proper Name MasculineshallofferH5130VerbtheLevitesH3881Adjective beforeH6440Noun MasculinetheLORDH3068Proper NameforanofferingH8573Noun FeminineofthechildrenH1121Noun MasculineofIsraelH3478Proper Name MasculinethattheymayexecuteH5647VerbtheserviceH5656Noun FeminineoftheLORDH3068Proper Name

Commentary for Numbers 8:11

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

Overview of Numbers 8:11

Summary

Aaron presents Levites as communal offering

Place

Tabernacle

Event

Levites presented as offering

Estimated Time Period

c. 1445 BC