The NLT Book of Numbers , Chapter 8 , Verse 1 , The LORD said to Moses,
8:2 'Tell Aaron that when he sets up the seven lamps in the lampstand, he is to place them so their light shines forward.'
The NLT Book of Numbers , Chapter 8 , Verse 2 , 'Tell Aaron that when he sets up the seven lamps in the lampstand, he is to place them so their light shines forward.'
8:3 So Aaron did this. He set up the seven lamps so they reflected their light forward, just as the LORD had commanded Moses.
The NLT Book of Numbers , Chapter 8 , Verse 3 , So Aaron did this. He set up the seven lamps so they reflected their light forward, just as the LORD had commanded Moses.
8:4 The entire lampstand, from its base to its decorative blossoms, was made of beaten gold. It was built according to the exact design the LORD had shown Moses.
The NLT Book of Numbers , Chapter 8 , Verse 4 , The entire lampstand, from its base to its decorative blossoms, was made of beaten gold. It was built according to the exact design the LORD had shown Moses.
8:5 Then the LORD said to Moses,
The NLT Book of Numbers , Chapter 8 , Verse 5 , Then the LORD said to Moses,
8:6 'Now set the Levites apart from the rest of the people of Israel and make them ceremonially clean.
The NLT Book of Numbers , Chapter 8 , Verse 6 , 'Now set the Levites apart from the rest of the people of Israel and make them ceremonially clean.
8:7 Do this by sprinkling them with the water of purification. And have them shave their entire body and wash their clothing. Then they will be ceremonially clean.
The NLT Book of Numbers , Chapter 8 , Verse 7 , Do this by sprinkling them with the water of purification. And have them shave their entire body and wash their clothing. Then they will be ceremonially clean.
8:8 Have them bring a young bull and a grain offering of choice flour mixed with olive oil, along with a second young bull for a sin offering.
The NLT Book of Numbers , Chapter 8 , Verse 8 , Have them bring a young bull and a grain offering of choice flour mixed with olive oil, along with a second young bull for a sin offering.
8:9 Then assemble the whole community of Israel and present the Levites at the entrance of the Tabernacle.
The NLT Book of Numbers , Chapter 8 , Verse 9 , Then assemble the whole community of Israel and present the Levites at the entrance of the Tabernacle.
8:10 When you bring the Levites before the LORD, the people of Israel must lay their hands on them.
The NLT Book of Numbers , Chapter 8 , Verse 10 , When you bring the Levites before the LORD, the people of Israel must lay their hands on them.
8:11 Aaron must present the Levites to the LORD as a special offering from the people of Israel, thus dedicating them to the LORD's service.
The NLT Book of Numbers , Chapter 8 , Verse 11 , Aaron must present the Levites to the LORD as a special offering from the people of Israel, thus dedicating them to the LORD's service.
8:12 'Next the Levites will lay their hands on the heads of the young bulls and present them to the LORD. One will be for a sin offering and the other for a burnt offering, to make atonement for the Levites.
The NLT Book of Numbers , Chapter 8 , Verse 12 , 'Next the Levites will lay their hands on the heads of the young bulls and present them to the LORD. One will be for a sin offering and the other for a burnt offering, to make atonement for the Levites.
8:13 Then have the Levites stand in front of Aaron and his sons, and present them as a special offering to the LORD.
The NLT Book of Numbers , Chapter 8 , Verse 13 , Then have the Levites stand in front of Aaron and his sons, and present them as a special offering to the LORD.
8:14 In this way, you will set the Levites apart from the rest of the people of Israel, and the Levites will belong to me.
The NLT Book of Numbers , Chapter 8 , Verse 14 , In this way, you will set the Levites apart from the rest of the people of Israel, and the Levites will belong to me.
8:15 After this, they may go in and out of the Tabernacle to do their work, because you have purified them and presented them as a special offering.
The NLT Book of Numbers , Chapter 8 , Verse 15 , After this, they may go in and out of the Tabernacle to do their work, because you have purified them and presented them as a special offering.
8:16 'Of all the people of Israel, the Levites are reserved for me. I have claimed them for myself in place of all the firstborn sons of the Israelites; I have taken the Levites as their substitutes.
The NLT Book of Numbers , Chapter 8 , Verse 16 , 'Of all the people of Israel, the Levites are reserved for me. I have claimed them for myself in place of all the firstborn sons of the Israelites; I have taken the Levites as their substitutes.
8:17 For all the firstborn males among the people of Israel are mine, both people and animals. I set them apart for myself on the night I killed all the firstborn sons of the Egyptians.
The NLT Book of Numbers , Chapter 8 , Verse 17 , For all the firstborn males among the people of Israel are mine, both people and animals. I set them apart for myself on the night I killed all the firstborn sons of the Egyptians.
8:18 Yes, I claim the Levites in place of all the firstborn sons of Israel.
The NLT Book of Numbers , Chapter 8 , Verse 18 , Yes, I claim the Levites in place of all the firstborn sons of Israel.
8:19 And of all the Israelites, I have assigned the Levites to Aaron and his sons. They will serve in the Tabernacle on behalf of the Israelites and make atonement for them so no plague will strike them when they approach the sanctuary.'
The NLT Book of Numbers , Chapter 8 , Verse 19 , And of all the Israelites, I have assigned the Levites to Aaron and his sons. They will serve in the Tabernacle on behalf of the Israelites and make atonement for them so no plague will strike them when they approach the sanctuary.'
8:20 So Moses, Aaron, and the whole community of Israel dedicated the Levites, carefully following all the LORD's instructions to Moses.
The NLT Book of Numbers , Chapter 8 , Verse 20 , So Moses, Aaron, and the whole community of Israel dedicated the Levites, carefully following all the LORD's instructions to Moses.
8:21 The Levites purified themselves and washed their clothes, and Aaron presented them to the LORD as a special offering. He then performed the rite of atonement over them to purify them.
The NLT Book of Numbers , Chapter 8 , Verse 21 , The Levites purified themselves and washed their clothes, and Aaron presented them to the LORD as a special offering. He then performed the rite of atonement over them to purify them.
8:22 From then on the Levites went into the Tabernacle to perform their duties, helping Aaron and his sons. So they carried out all the commands that the LORD gave Moses concerning the Levites.
The NLT Book of Numbers , Chapter 8 , Verse 22 , From then on the Levites went into the Tabernacle to perform their duties, helping Aaron and his sons. So they carried out all the commands that the LORD gave Moses concerning the Levites.
8:23 The LORD also instructed Moses,
The NLT Book of Numbers , Chapter 8 , Verse 23 , The LORD also instructed Moses,
8:24 'This is the rule the Levites must follow: They must begin serving in the Tabernacle at the age of twenty-five,
The NLT Book of Numbers , Chapter 8 , Verse 24 , 'This is the rule the Levites must follow: They must begin serving in the Tabernacle at the age of twenty-five,
8:25 and they must retire at the age of fifty.
The NLT Book of Numbers , Chapter 8 , Verse 25 , and they must retire at the age of fifty.
8:26 After retirement they may assist their fellow Levites by performing guard duty at the Tabernacle, but they may not officiate in the service. This is how you will assign duties to the Levites.'
The NLT Book of Numbers , Chapter 8 , Verse 26 , After retirement they may assist their fellow Levites by performing guard duty at the Tabernacle, but they may not officiate in the service. This is how you will assign duties to the Levites.'
