King James Version:
(The Lord speaking is red text)
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.
Complete Jewish Bible:
You will take charge of all the holy things and the altar, so that there will no longer be anger against the people of Isra'el.
Berean Standard Bible:
And you shall attend to the duties of the sanctuary and of the altar, so that wrath may not fall on the Israelites again.
American Standard Version:
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.
KJV with Strong’s Numbers:
And ye shall keep{H8104} the charge{H4931} of the sanctuary{H6944}, and the charge{H4931} of the altar{H4196}: that there be no wrath{H7110} any more upon the children{H1121} of Israel{H3478}.
Cross-References (KJV):
Exodus 27:21
- In the tabernacle of the congregation without the vail, which [is] before the testimony, Aaron and his sons shall order it from evening to morning before the LORD: [it shall be] a statute for ever unto their generations on the behalf of the children of Israel.
Numbers 16:46
- And Moses said unto Aaron, Take a censer, and put fire therein from off the altar, and put on incense, and go quickly unto the congregation, and make an atonement for them: for there is wrath gone out from the LORD; the plague is begun.
Leviticus 24:3
- Without the vail of the testimony, in the tabernacle of the congregation, shall Aaron order it from the evening unto the morning before the LORD continually: [it shall be] a statute for ever in your generations.
Jeremiah 23:15
- Therefore thus saith the LORD of hosts concerning the prophets; Behold, I will feed them with wormwood, and make them drink the water of gall: for from the prophets of Jerusalem is profaneness gone forth into all the land.
1 Timothy 5:21
- I charge [thee] before God, and the Lord Jesus Christ, and the elect angels, that thou observe these things without preferring one before another, doing nothing by partiality.
Numbers 8:2
- Speak unto Aaron, and say unto him, When thou lightest the lamps, the seven lamps shall give light over against the candlestick.
Leviticus 10:6
- And Moses said unto Aaron, and unto Eleazar and unto Ithamar, his sons, Uncover not your heads, neither rend your clothes; lest ye die, and lest wrath come upon all the people: but let your brethren, the whole house of Israel, bewail the burning which the LORD hath kindled.
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Commentary for Numbers 18:5
Numbers 18:5 is a verse from the Old Testament that falls within the context of the Israelites' journey through the wilderness following their exodus from Egypt. This verse is part of a larger passage where God, through Moses, is addressing Aaron and his sons, the Levites, regarding their responsibilities as priests in charge of the sanctuary and its services.
In this verse, God commands the Levites to "keep the charge of the sanctuary, and the charge of the altar." This directive emphasizes the solemn duty of the priests to maintain and protect the sacred space where God's presence dwelled among the Israelites. The sanctuary, also known as the Tabernacle, was the central place of worship and the focal point of religious life for the Israelites. The altar was the site of sacrificial offerings, a crucial component of the worship practices commanded by God.
The latter part of the verse, "that there be no wrath any more upon the children of Israel," speaks to the purpose behind the Levites' duties. By faithfully executing their priestly responsibilities, the Levites would ensure that the rituals and laws given by God were followed correctly, thus averting God's wrath and protecting the community from divine punishment. This reflects the broader theme in the Pentateuch of the importance of proper worship and adherence to God's commandments as a means of maintaining the covenant relationship between God and His people.
Historically, this verse underscores the unique role of the Levites within Israelite society. They were set apart from the other tribes to serve God and to mediate between Him and the people. Their role was essential in the religious and social fabric of ancient Israel, as they were entrusted with the spiritual welfare of the nation. By fulfilling their divinely appointed roles, the Levites played a key part in guiding the Israelites and mitigating the consequences of any unintentional transgressions against God's laws.
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Strong's Numbers and Definitions:
Note: H = Hebrew (OT), G = Greek (NT)
- Strong's Number: H8104
There are 440 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: שָׁמַר
Transliteration: shâmar
Pronunciation: shaw-mar'
Description: a primitive root; properly, to hedge about (as with thorns), i.e. guard; generally, to protect, attend to, etc.; beward, be circumspect, take heed (to self), keep(-er, self), mark, look narrowly, observe, preserve, regard, reserve, save (self), sure, (that lay) wait (for), watch(-man). - Strong's Number: H4931
There are 69 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: מִשְׁמֶרֶת
Transliteration: mishmereth
Pronunciation: mish-mer'-reth
Description: feminine of מִשְׁמָר; watch, i.e. the act (custody), or (concretely) the sentry, the post; objectively preservation, or (concretely) safe; figuratively observance, i.e. (abstractly) duty or (objectively) a usage or party; charge, keep, or to be kept, office, ordinace, safeguard, ward, watch. - Strong's Number: H6944
There are 382 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: קֹדֶשׁ
Transliteration: qôdesh
Pronunciation: ko'-desh
Description: from קָדַשׁ; a sacred place or thing; rarely abstract, sanctity; consecrated (thing), dedicated (thing), hallowed (thing), holiness, ([idiom] most) holy ([idiom] day, portion, thing), saint, sanctuary. - Strong's Number: H4196
There are 338 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: מִזְבֵּחַ
Transliteration: mizbêach
Pronunciation: miz-bay'-akh
Description: from זָבַח; an altar; altar. - Strong's Number: H7110
There are 29 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: קֶצֶף
Transliteration: qetseph
Pronunciation: keh'-tsef
Description: from קָצַף; a splinter (as chipped off); figuratively, rage or strife; foam, indignation, [idiom] sore, wrath. - Strong's Number: H1121
There are 3654 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: בֵּן
Transliteration: bên
Pronunciation: bane
Description: from בָּנָה; a son (as a builder of the family name), in the widest sense (of literal and figurative relationship, including grandson, subject, nation, quality or condition, etc., (like father or brother), etc.); [phrase] afflicted, age, (Ahoh-) (Ammon-) (Hachmon-) (Lev-) ite, (anoint-) ed one, appointed to, ([phrase]) arrow, (Assyr-) (Babylon-) (Egypt-) (Grec-) ian, one born, bough, branch, breed, [phrase] (young) bullock, [phrase] (young) calf, [idiom] came up in, child, colt, [idiom] common, [idiom] corn, daughter, [idiom] of first, [phrase] firstborn, foal, [phrase] very fruitful, [phrase] postage, [idiom] in, [phrase] kid, [phrase] lamb, ([phrase]) man, meet, [phrase] mighty, [phrase] nephew, old, ([phrase]) people, [phrase] rebel, [phrase] robber, [idiom] servant born, [idiom] soldier, son, [phrase] spark, [phrase] steward, [phrase] stranger, [idiom] surely, them of, [phrase] tumultuous one, [phrase] valiant(-est), whelp, worthy, young (one), youth. - Strong's Number: H3478
There are 2229 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: יִשְׂרָאֵל
Transliteration: Yisrâʼêl
Pronunciation: yis-raw-ale'
Description: from שָׂרָה and אֵל; he will rule as God; Jisrael, a symbolical name of Jacob; also (typically) of his posterity; Israel.