King James Version:
(The Lord speaking is red text)
And the charge of the sons of Gershon in the tabernacle of the congregation [shall be] the tabernacle, and the tent, the covering thereof, and the hanging for the door of the tabernacle of the congregation,
Complete Jewish Bible:
In connection with the tent of meeting, the descendants of Gershon were to be in charge of the following: the tabernacle itself, its inner and outer coverings, the screen for the entrance of the tent of meeting,
Berean Standard Bible:
The duties of the Gershonites at the Tent of Meeting were the tabernacle and tent, its covering, the curtain for the entrance to the Tent of Meeting,
American Standard Version:
And the charge of the sons of Gershon in the tent of meeting shall be the tabernacle, and the Tent, the covering thereof, and the screen for the door of the tent of meeting,
KJV with Strong’s Numbers:
And the charge{H4931} of the sons{H1121} of Gershon{H1648} in the tabernacle{H168} of the congregation{H4150} shall be the tabernacle{H4908}, and the tent{H168}, the covering{H4372} thereof, and the hanging{H4539} for the door{H6607} of the tabernacle{H168} of the congregation{H4150},
Cross-References (KJV):
Exodus 25:9
- According to all that I shew thee, [after] the pattern of the tabernacle, and the pattern of all the instruments thereof, even so shall ye make [it].
Exodus 26:1
- ¶ Moreover thou shalt make the tabernacle [with] ten curtains [of] fine twined linen, and blue, and purple, and scarlet: [with] cherubims of cunning work shalt thou make them.
Exodus 26:14
- And thou shalt make a covering for the tent [of] rams' skins dyed red, and a covering above [of] badgers' skins.
Numbers 4:24
- This [is] the service of the families of the Gershonites, to serve, and for burdens:
Numbers 4:28
- This [is] the service of the families of the sons of Gershon in the tabernacle of the congregation: and their charge [shall be] under the hand of Ithamar the son of Aaron the priest.
Numbers 10:17
- And the tabernacle was taken down; and the sons of Gershon and the sons of Merari set forward, bearing the tabernacle.
1 Chronicles 9:14
- ¶ And of the Levites; Shemaiah the son of Hasshub, the son of Azrikam, the son of Hashabiah, of the sons of Merari;
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Commentary for Numbers 3:25
**Numbers 3:25 Summary:**
**Themes:**
- Division of Labor Among Levites: The verse is part of the detailed instructions given to the Levites regarding their responsibilities in maintaining the Tabernacle. It emphasizes the theme of assigned roles and duties within the religious community.
- Sacred Duties: The Gershonites are given the task of caring for the structural elements of the Tabernacle, highlighting the importance of preserving sacred spaces and the rituals conducted within them.
- Organized Worship: The specificity of the tasks assigned to each clan within the Levites reflects the meticulous organization required for the worship of God in the Israelite community.
**Historical Context:**
- The Israelites are in the wilderness, having fled Egypt, and are receiving instructions on how to set up and maintain their mobile place of worship, the Tabernacle.
- The Levites, being the tribe set apart for religious service, are divided into three clans: Gershon, Kohath, and Merari. Each clan is assigned specific tasks related to the Tabernacle.
- The Gershonites are responsible for the physical structure of the Tabernacle, including the tent, its coverings, and the curtains that serve as doors.
- This division of labor ensures the efficient operation of the Tabernacle and reflects the broader societal structure of the Israelites, where roles and responsibilities are clearly defined to maintain order and holiness.
In essence, Numbers 3:25 outlines the sacred duties of the Gershonite clan, emphasizing the importance of maintaining the Tabernacle's physical integrity as a central aspect of Israelite worship during their journey through the wilderness.
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Strong's Numbers and Definitions:
Note: H = Hebrew (OT), G = Greek (NT)
- 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: 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: H1648
There are 17 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: גֵּרְשׁוֹן
Transliteration: Gêrᵉshôwn
Pronunciation: gay-resh-one'
Description: or גֵּרְשׁוֹם; from גָּרַשׁ; a refugee; Gereshon or Gereshom, an Israelite; Gershon, Gershom. - Strong's Number: H168
There are 369 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: אֹהֶל
Transliteration: ʼôhel
Pronunciation: o'-hel
Description: from אָהַל; a tent (as clearly conspicuous from a distance); covering, (dwelling) (place), home, tabernacle, tent. - Strong's Number: H4150
There are 213 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: מוֹעֵד
Transliteration: môwʻêd
Pronunciation: mo-ade'
Description: or מֹעֵד; or (feminine) מוֹעָדָה; (2 Chronicles 8:13), from יָעַד; properly, an appointment, i.e. a fixed time or season; specifically, a festival; conventionally ayear; by implication, an assembly (as convened for a definite purpose); technically the congregation; by extension, the place of meeting; also a signal (as appointed beforehand); appointed (sign, time), (place of, solemn) assembly, congregation, (set, solemn) feast, (appointed, due) season, solemn(-ity), synogogue, (set) time (appointed). - Strong's Number: H4908
There are 129 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: מִשְׁכָּן
Transliteration: mishkân
Pronunciation: mish-kawn'
Description: from שָׁכַן; a residence (including a shepherd's hut, the lair of animals, figuratively, the grave; also the Temple); specifically, the Tabernacle (properly, its wooden walls); dwelleth, dwelling (place), habitation, tabernacle, tent. - Strong's Number: H4372
There are 12 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: מִכְסֶה
Transliteration: mikçeh
Pronunciation: mik-seh'
Description: from כָּסָה; a covering, i.e. weatherboarding; covering. - Strong's Number: H4539
There are 25 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: מָסָךְ
Transliteration: mâçâk
Pronunciation: maw-sawk'
Description: from סָכַךְ; a cover, i.e. veil; covering, curtain, hanging. - Strong's Number: H6607
There are 154 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: פֶּתַח
Transliteration: pethach
Pronunciation: peh'-thakh
Description: from פָּתַח; an opening (literally), i.e. door (gate) or entrance way; door, entering (in), entrance (-ry), gate, opening, place.