Verse (Click for Chapter) New International Version All their service, whether carrying or doing other work, is to be done under the direction of Aaron and his sons. You shall assign to them as their responsibility all they are to carry. New Living Translation Aaron and his sons will direct the Gershonites regarding all their duties, whether it involves moving the equipment or doing other work. They must assign the Gershonites responsibility for the loads they are to carry. English Standard Version All the service of the sons of the Gershonites shall be at the command of Aaron and his sons, in all that they are to carry and in all that they have to do. And you shall assign to their charge all that they are to carry. Berean Standard Bible All the service of the Gershonites—all their transport duties and other work—is to be done at the direction of Aaron and his sons; you are to assign to them all that they are responsible to carry. Berean Literal Bible Upon the appointment of Aaron and his sons shall be all the service of the sons of the Gershonite, all their tasks and all their service; and you⁺ shall appoint to them as their duty all their tasks. King James Bible At the appointment of Aaron and his sons shall be all the service of the sons of the Gershonites, in all their burdens, and in all their service: and ye shall appoint unto them in charge all their burdens. New King James Version “Aaron and his sons shall assign all the service of the sons of the Gershonites, all their tasks and all their service. And you shall appoint to them all their tasks as their duty. New American Standard Bible All the service of the sons of the Gershonites, that is, all their loads and all their work, shall be performed at the command of Aaron and his sons; and you shall assign to them as a duty all their loads. NASB 1995 “All the service of the sons of the Gershonites, in all their loads and in all their work, shall be performed at the command of Aaron and his sons; and you shall assign to them as a duty all their loads. NASB 1977 “All the service of the sons of the Gershonites, in all their loads and in all their work, shall be performed at the command of Aaron and his sons; and you shall assign to them as a duty all their loads. Legacy Standard Bible All the service of the sons of the Gershonites, in all their loads and in all their service, shall be performed at the command of Aaron and his sons; and you shall assign to them as a responsibility all their loads. Amplified Bible Aaron and his sons shall direct all the service of the sons of the Gershonites, all they have to carry and all they have to do. You shall assign to them as a duty all that they are to carry [on the march]. Berean Annotated Bible All the service of the Gershonites—all their transport duties (burden) and other work—is to be done at the direction of Aaron (light bringer) and his sons; you⁺ are to assign to them all that they are responsible to carry. Christian Standard Bible “All the service of the Gershonites, all their transportation duties and all their other work, is to be done at the command of Aaron and his sons; you are to assign to them all that they are responsible to carry. Holman Christian Standard Bible All the service of the Gershonites, all their transportation duties and all their other work, is to be done at the command of Aaron and his sons; you are to assign to them all that they are responsible to carry. American Standard Version At the commandment of Aaron and his sons shall be all the service of the sons of the Gershonites, in all their burden, and in all their service; and ye shall appoint unto them in charge all their burden. Contemporary English Version and they will carry them wherever Aaron and his sons tell them to. English Revised Version At the commandment of Aaron and his sons shall be all the service of the sons of the Gershonites, in all their burden, and in all their service: and ye shall appoint unto them in charge all their burden. GOD'S WORD® Translation All their work, whatever they carry and all their duties, will be done under the direction of Aaron and his sons. You are in charge of telling them everything they're supposed to carry. Good News Translation Moses and Aaron shall see to it that the Gershonites perform all the duties and carry everything that Aaron and his sons assign to them. International Standard Version The descendants of Gershon are to carry out the instructions of Aaron and his sons. You are to assign them their responsibilities to carry out. NET Bible "All the service of the Gershonites, whether carrying loads or for any of their work, will be at the direction of Aaron and his sons. You will assign them all their tasks as their responsibility. New Heart English Bible At the commandment of Aaron and his sons shall be all the service of the sons of the Gershonites, in all their burden, and in all their service; and you shall appoint their duty to them in all their responsibilities. Webster's Bible Translation At the appointment of Aaron and his sons shall be all the service of the sons of the Gershonites, in all their burdens, and in all their service: and ye shall appoint to them in charge all their burdens. Majority Text Translations Majority Standard BibleAll the service of the Gershonites—all their transport duties and other work—is to be done at the direction of Aaron and his sons; you are to assign to them all that they are responsible to carry. World English Bible At the commandment of Aaron and his sons shall be all the service of the sons of the Gershonites, in all their burden and in all their service; and you shall appoint their duty to them in all their responsibilities. Literal Translations Literal Standard VersionBy the command of Aaron and his sons is all the service of the sons of the Gershonite, in all their burden and in all their service; and you have laid a charge on them concerning the charge of all their burden. Berean Literal Bible Upon the appointment of Aaron and his sons shall be all the service of the sons of the Gershonite, all their tasks and all their service; and you⁺ shall appoint to them as their duty all their tasks. Young's Literal Translation 'By the command of Aaron and his sons is all the service of the sons of the Gershonite in all their burden, and in all their service; and ye have laid a charge on them concerning the charge of all their burden. Smith's Literal Translation At the mouth of Aaron and his sons shall be all the service of the sons of the Gershonites for all their lifting up and for all their service: and ye shall appoint upon them in their watches all their lifting up. Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims BibleThe sons of Gerson shall carry, by the commandment of Aaron and his sons: and each man shall know to what burden he must be assigned. Catholic Public Domain Version the sons of Gershon shall carry, under the orders of Aaron and his sons. And so shall each one know to which burden he ought to surrender. New American Bible The service of the Gershonites shall be entirely under the direction of Aaron and his sons, with regard to what they must carry and what they must do; you shall list for them by name what they are to carry. New Revised Standard Version All the service of the Gershonites shall be at the command of Aaron and his sons, in all that they are to carry, and in all that they have to do; and you shall assign to their charge all that they are to carry. Translations from Aramaic Lamsa BibleAt the command of Aaron and his sons shall be all the service of the sons of Gershon, in all their burdens and in all their service; and you shall appoint unto them in charge all their burdens. Peshitta Holy Bible Translated All the service of the sons of Gershun shall be by the word of the mouth of Ahron and of his sons for all their removal and all their ministry and you shall authorize upon them the keeping over all their removal. OT Translations JPS Tanakh 1917At the commandment of Aaron and his sons shall be all the service of the sons of the Gershonites, in all their burden, and in all their service; and ye shall appoint unto them in charge all their burden. Brenton Septuagint Translation According to the direction of Aaron and his sons shall be the ministry of the sons of Gedson, in all their ministries, and in all their works; and thou shalt take account of them by name in all things borne by them. Additional Translations ... Audio Bible Context The Duties of the Gershonites…26the curtains of the courtyard, and the curtains for the entrance at the gate of the courtyard that surrounds the tabernacle and altar, along with their ropes and all the equipment for their service. The Gershonites will do all that needs to be done with these items. 27All the service of the Gershonites — all their transport duties and other work— is to be done at the direction of Aaron and his sons; you are to assign to them all that they are responsible to carry. 28This is the service of the Gershonite clans at the Tent of Meeting, and their duties shall be under the direction of Ithamar son of Aaron the priest.… Cross References All the service of the Gershonites— Numbers 3:25-26 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, / the curtains of the courtyard, the curtain for the entrance to the courtyard that surrounds the tabernacle and altar, and the cords—all the service for these items. 1 Chronicles 23:24-26 These were the descendants of Levi by their families—the heads of families, registered individually by name—those twenty years of age or older who worked in the service of the house of the LORD. / For David had said, “The LORD, the God of Israel, has given rest to His people and has come to dwell in Jerusalem forever. / So now the Levites no longer need to carry the tabernacle or any of the articles for its service.” 1 Chronicles 26:20-22 Now their fellow Levites were in charge of the treasuries of the house of God and the treasuries of the dedicated things. / From the descendants of Ladan, who were Gershonites through Ladan and heads of the families of Ladan the Gershonite, were Jehieli, / the sons of Jehieli, Zetham, and his brother Joel. They were in charge of the treasuries of the house of the LORD. all their transport duties and other work— Deuteronomy 10:8 At that time the LORD set apart the tribe of Levi to carry the ark of the covenant of the LORD, to stand before the LORD to serve Him, and to pronounce blessings in His name, as they do to this day. 2 Chronicles 35:3 To the Levites who taught all Israel and were holy to the LORD, Josiah said: “Put the holy ark in the temple built by Solomon son of David king of Israel. It is not to be carried around on your shoulders. Now serve the LORD your God and His people Israel. 1 Chronicles 15:15 And the Levites carried the ark of God on their shoulders with the poles, as Moses had commanded in accordance with the word of the LORD. is to be done at the direction of Aaron and his sons; 1 Chronicles 23:28-32 but their duty was to assist the descendants of Aaron with the service of the house of the LORD, being responsible for the courts and chambers, the purification of all the holy things, and the work of the service of the house of God, / as well as for the rows of the showbread, the fine flour for the grain offering, the wafers of unleavened bread, the baking, the mixing, and all measurements of quantity and size. / They were also to stand every morning to give thanks and praise to the LORD, and likewise in the evening. … Numbers 18:2-6 But bring with you also your brothers from the tribe of Levi, the tribe of your father, that they may join you and assist you and your sons before the Tent of the Testimony. / And they shall attend to your duties and to all the duties of the Tent; but they must not come near to the furnishings of the sanctuary or the altar, or both they and you will die. / They are to join you and attend to the duties of the Tent of Meeting, doing all the work at the Tent; but no outsider may come near you. … Numbers 8:19 And I have given the Levites as a gift to Aaron and his sons from among the Israelites, to perform the service for the Israelites at the Tent of Meeting and to make atonement on their behalf, so that no plague will come against the Israelites when they approach the sanctuary.” you are to assign to them all that they are responsible to carry. Numbers 3:31-32 Their duties were the ark, the table, the lampstand, the altars, the articles of the sanctuary used with them, and the curtain—all the service for these items. / The chief of the leaders of the Levites was Eleazar son of Aaron the priest; he oversaw those responsible for the duties of the sanctuary. 1 Chronicles 15:2-3 Then David said, “No one but the Levites may carry the ark of God, because the LORD has chosen them to carry the ark of the LORD and to minister before Him forever.” / And David assembled all Israel in Jerusalem to bring up the ark of the LORD to the place he had prepared for it. Joshua 3:3-4 and commanded the people: “When you see the ark of the covenant of the LORD your God being carried by the Levitical priests, you are to set out from your positions and follow it. / But keep a distance of about two thousand cubits between yourselves and the ark. Do not go near it, so that you can see the way to go, since you have never traveled this way before.” Exodus 18:25-26 So Moses chose capable men from all Israel and made them heads over the people as leaders of thousands, of hundreds, of fifties, and of tens. / And they judged the people at all times; they would bring the difficult cases to Moses, but any minor issue they would judge themselves. 1 Corinthians 12:4-6 There are different gifts, but the same Spirit. / There are different ministries, but the same Lord. / There are different ways of working, but the same God works all things in all people. 1 Corinthians 12:28 And in the church God has appointed first of all apostles, second prophets, third teachers, then workers of miracles, and those with gifts of healing, helping, administration, and various tongues. 1 Peter 4:10-11 As good stewards of the manifold grace of God, each of you should use whatever gift he has received to serve one another. / If anyone speaks, he should speak as one conveying the words of God. If anyone serves, he should serve with the strength God provides, so that in all things God may be glorified through Jesus Christ, to whom be the glory and the power forever and ever. Amen. Treasury of Scripture At the appointment of Aaron and his sons shall be all the service of the sons of the Gershonites, in all their burdens, and in all their service: and you shall appoint to them in charge all their burdens. appointment. Luke 1:70 As he spake by the mouth of his holy prophets, which have been since the world began: 1 Corinthians 11:2 Now I praise you, brethren, that ye remember me in all things, and keep the ordinances, as I delivered them to you. Jump to Previous Aaron Appoint Appointment Assign Burden Burdens Carry Carrying Charge Command Commandment Direction Duty Gershonite Gershonites Mouth Performed Responsibilities Responsibility Service Whether Word WorkJump to Next Aaron Appoint Appointment Assign Burden Burdens Carry Carrying Charge Command Commandment Direction Duty Gershonite Gershonites Mouth Performed Responsibilities Responsibility Service Whether Word WorkNumbers 4 1. The age at which the Levites were to serve, and the duration of the service4. The duty of the Kohathites 16. The charge of Eleazar 17. The office of the priests 21. The duty of the Gershonites 29. Of the Merarites 34. The number of the Kohathites 38. Of the Gershonites 42. And of the Merarites All the service of the Gershonites The Gershonites were one of the Levitical families, descendants of Levi through his son Gershon. Their role was crucial in the maintenance and transportation of the Tabernacle, the portable dwelling place of God among the Israelites. This highlights the importance of each tribe and family in the community, emphasizing the need for order and structure in worship. all their transport duties and other work is to be done at the direction of Aaron and his sons you are to assign to them all that they are responsible to carry Persons / Places / Events 1. GershonitesA Levitical family descended from Gershon, the son of Levi. They were responsible for the care and transport of the tabernacle's curtains and coverings. 2. Aaron The brother of Moses and the first high priest of Israel. He and his sons were responsible for overseeing the duties of the Levites, including the Gershonites. 3. Sons of Aaron The descendants of Aaron who served as priests. They played a crucial role in the religious leadership and rituals of Israel. 4. Tabernacle The portable dwelling place for the divine presence during the Israelites' journey through the wilderness. It was central to their worship and community life. 5. Wilderness Journey The period when the Israelites traveled from Egypt to the Promised Land, during which the tabernacle was constructed and maintained. Teaching Points Obedience and OrderThe Gershonites' duties were assigned by divine command through Aaron and his sons, emphasizing the importance of obedience and order in serving God. Role of Leadership Aaron and his sons exemplify spiritual leadership, guiding and directing the service of others in accordance with God's instructions. Community and Cooperation The division of labor among the Levites illustrates the necessity of community and cooperation in fulfilling God's purposes. Faithfulness in Service The Gershonites' faithful execution of their duties, though seemingly mundane, was vital to the worship and spiritual life of Israel. Symbolism of the Tabernacle The tabernacle represents God's presence among His people, and the meticulous care for its components reflects the reverence due to God. Bible Study Questions and Answers 1. What is the meaning of Numbers 4:27?2. How does Numbers 4:27 emphasize obedience to God’s appointed leadership? 3. What roles are assigned to the Gershonites under Eleazar's supervision in Numbers 4:27? 4. How does Numbers 4:27 reflect God's order and structure in ministry? 5. How can we apply the principle of delegated authority from Numbers 4:27 today? 6. What other scriptures highlight the importance of following God-ordained leadership? 7. What does Numbers 4:27 reveal about the roles of the Levites in Israelite society? 8. How does Numbers 4:27 reflect the importance of obedience in religious duties? 9. Why is the supervision of Eleazar and Ithamar significant in Numbers 4:27? 10. What are the top 10 Lessons from Numbers 4? 11. Who was Ithamar in the Bible? 12. What rationale is given for excluding Levites from the census in Numbers 1:47-53, and how does this affect the overall population count? 13. How does the ritual laying on of hands in Numbers 8:10 align or conflict with other priestly consecration rites in the Torah? 14. What is the biblical perspective on snakes? What Does Numbers 4:27 Mean All the service of the GershonitesThe tribe of Levi was set apart for tabernacle ministry, and within it the family of Gershon received a specific role (Numbers 3:17, 25). “All the service” tells us nothing was left to chance; every task, great or small, counted as an act of worship. Like the instructions about the priests’ garments in Exodus 28:2–3, God shows that details matter because He is holy. • Service is sacred—being born a Gershonite automatically placed a man into holy work, just as believers today are “a chosen people” with priestly duties (1 Peter 2:9). • No Gershonite could opt out; obedience was the only faithful response (John 14:15). —all their transport duties and other work— Gershon’s clan was responsible for the soft furnishings of the tabernacle—the curtains, coverings, and hangings (Numbers 4:24–26). God even assigned them two wagons for this purpose (Numbers 7:7). • Transport duties were seasonal, tied to Israel’s journeys (Numbers 10:17); yet they were essential, for without the curtains there was no tabernacle to set up. • “Other work” reminds us that God never divides life into sacred and secular; every chore done in obedience becomes worship (Colossians 3:23). is to be done at the direction of Aaron and his sons; Although Gershonites carried holy things, they did so under priestly oversight. The high priest Aaron—and later the line of Eleazar and Ithamar (Numbers 4:28)—ensured nothing violated God’s pattern. • Authority protects: delegated leadership kept the camp orderly (1 Corinthians 14:40). • Submission models Christ, who said, “I do only what I see the Father doing” (John 5:19). The Gershonites mirrored that attitude. you are to assign to them all that they are responsible to carry. Moses, as the mediator (Deuteronomy 34:10), personally distributed each load. No one chose his own burden; each received what best suited his strength and calling, echoing Romans 12:4–6 where gifts differ yet complement one another. • Specific loads prevented envy or neglect; comparison disappears when every assignment comes from God (John 21:22). • Faithfulness, not size of task, measures success (Matthew 25:21). summary Numbers 4:27 teaches that God values order, obedience, and shared responsibility. By directing every detail—what is carried, who carries it, and under whose authority—He protects His holiness and blesses His people. The passage calls today’s believers to embrace their God-given roles, work under spiritual authority, and serve wholeheartedly, trusting that every assignment—large or small—advances His redemptive plan. Hebrew Allכָּל־ (kāl-) Noun - masculine singular construct Strong's 3605: The whole, all, any, every the service עֲבֹדַת֙ (‘ă·ḇō·ḏaṯ) Noun - feminine singular construct Strong's 5656: Work of any kind of the Gershonites— וּבָנָ֜יו (ū·ḇā·nāw) Conjunctive waw | Noun - masculine plural construct | third person masculine singular Strong's 1121: A son all לְכָל־ (lə·ḵāl) Preposition-l | Noun - masculine singular construct Strong's 3605: The whole, all, any, every their transport duties מַשָּׂאָ֔ם (maś·śā·’ām) Noun - masculine singular construct | third person masculine plural Strong's 4853: A burden, tribute, porterage, an utterance, chiefly a, doom, singing, mental, desire and וּלְכֹ֖ל (ū·lə·ḵōl) Conjunctive waw, Preposition-l | Noun - masculine singular construct Strong's 3605: The whole, all, any, every other work— עֲבֹדָתָ֑ם (‘ă·ḇō·ḏā·ṯām) Noun - feminine singular construct | third person masculine plural Strong's 5656: Work of any kind is to be done at עַל־ (‘al-) Preposition Strong's 5921: Above, over, upon, against the direction פִּי֩ (pî) Noun - masculine singular construct Strong's 6310: The mouth, edge, portion, side, according to of Aaron אַהֲרֹ֨ן (’a·hă·rōn) Noun - proper - masculine singular Strong's 175: Aaron -- an elder brother of Moses and his sons; בְּנֵ֣י (bə·nê) Noun - masculine plural construct Strong's 1121: A son you are to assign וּפְקַדְתֶּ֤ם (ū·p̄ə·qaḏ·tem) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Conjunctive perfect - second person masculine plural Strong's 6485: To visit, to oversee, muster, charge, care for, miss, deposit to עֲלֵהֶם֙ (‘ă·lê·hem) Preposition | third person masculine plural Strong's 5921: Above, over, upon, against them all כָּל־ (kāl-) Noun - masculine singular construct Strong's 3605: The whole, all, any, every that they are responsible בְּמִשְׁמֶ֔רֶת (bə·miš·me·reṯ) Preposition-b | Noun - feminine singular Strong's 4931: A guard, watch, charge, function to carry. מַשָּׂאָֽם׃ (maś·śā·’ām) Noun - masculine singular construct | third person masculine plural Strong's 4853: A burden, tribute, porterage, an utterance, chiefly a, doom, singing, mental, desire Links Numbers 4:27 NIVNumbers 4:27 NLT Numbers 4:27 ESV Numbers 4:27 NASB Numbers 4:27 KJV Numbers 4:27 BibleApps.com Numbers 4:27 Biblia Paralela Numbers 4:27 Chinese Bible Numbers 4:27 French Bible Numbers 4:27 Catholic Bible OT Law: Numbers 4:27 At the commandment of Aaron and his (Nu Num.) |
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