King James Version:
(The Lord speaking is red text)
As for the sons of Merari, thou shalt number them after their families, by the house of their fathers;
Complete Jewish Bible:
"As for the descendants of M'rari, take a census by clans and families
Berean Standard Bible:
As for the sons of Merari, you are to number them by their clans and families,
American Standard Version:
As for the sons of Merari, thou shalt number them by their families, by their fathers’ houses;
KJV with Strong’s Numbers:
As for the sons{H1121} of Merari{H4847}, thou shalt number{H6485} them after their families{H4940}, by the house{H1004} of their fathers{H1};
Cross-References (KJV):
Numbers 3:33
- Of Merari [was] the family of the Mahlites, and the family of the Mushites: these [are] the families of Merari.
Numbers 3:35
- And the chief of the house of the father of the families of Merari [was] Zuriel the son of Abihail: [these] shall pitch on the side of the tabernacle northward.
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Commentary for Numbers 4:29
1. Themes:
- Organization and Responsibility: The verse emphasizes the importance of order within the Israelite community, particularly regarding the duties of the Levitical clans.
- Divine Service: The detailed instructions for the Levites, including the sons of Merari, underscore the sacred nature of their tasks in serving the tabernacle.
- Inheritance and Lineage: The focus on family and paternal lineage reflects the significance of hereditary roles and ancestral identity in Israelite society.
2. Historical Context:
- The book of Numbers narrates events following the Exodus, as the Israelites prepare to journey to the Promised Land.
- The census and organization of the Levites, as outlined in Numbers 4, occur at Mount Sinai, where God gives Moses detailed instructions for the tabernacle's transportation and care.
- The Levites, including the Merarites, are assigned specific tasks in handling the sacred objects of the tabernacle. Unlike the other tribes, the Levites do not receive a territorial inheritance in Canaan; their inheritance is to serve God and the people.
- The sons of Merari are responsible for the structural elements of the tabernacle, such as the frames, bars, pillars, and sockets, which they must carry during the Israelites' travels.
- This organization ensures that the tabernacle, as the central place of worship, is properly maintained and that the responsibilities of the priesthood are clearly defined and passed down through generations.
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Strong's Numbers and Definitions:
Note: H = Hebrew (OT), G = Greek (NT)
- 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: H4847
There are 38 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: מְרָרִי
Transliteration: Mᵉrârîy
Pronunciation: mer-aw-ree'
Description: from מָרַר; bitter; Merari, an Israelite; Merari. See also מְרָרִי. - Strong's Number: H6485
There are 270 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: פָּקַד
Transliteration: pâqad
Pronunciation: paw-kad'
Description: a primitive root; to visit (with friendly or hostile intent); by analogy, to oversee, muster, charge, care for, miss, deposit, etc.; appoint, [idiom] at all, avenge, bestow, (appoint to have the, give a) charge, commit, count, deliver to keep, be empty, enjoin, go see, hurt, do judgment, lack, lay up, look, make, [idiom] by any means, miss, number, officer, (make) overseer, have (the) oversight, punish, reckon, (call to) remember(-brance), set (over), sum, [idiom] surely, visit, want. - Strong's Number: H4940
There are 224 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: מִשְׁפָּחָה
Transliteration: mishpâchâh
Pronunciation: mish-paw-khaw'
Description: from שָׁפָה (compare שִׁפְחָה); a family, i.e. circle of relatives; figuratively, a class (of persons), a species (of animals) or sort (of things); by extension a tribe or people; family, kind(-red). - Strong's Number: H1004
There are 1718 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: בַּיִת
Transliteration: bayith
Pronunciation: bah'-yith
Description: probably from בָּנָה abbreviated; a house (in the greatest variation of applications, especially family, etc.); court, daughter, door, [phrase] dungeon, family, [phrase] forth of, [idiom] great as would contain, hangings, home(born), (winter) house(-hold), inside(-ward), palace, place, [phrase] prison, [phrase] steward, [phrase] tablet, temple, web, [phrase] within(-out). - Strong's Number: H1
There are 15773 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: אָב
Transliteration: ʼâb
Pronunciation: awb
Description: a primitive word; father, in a literal and immediate, or figurative and remote application; chief, (fore-) father(-less), [idiom] patrimony, principal. Compare names in 'Abi-'.