Numbers 4:32
New International Version
as well as the posts of the surrounding courtyard with their bases, tent pegs, ropes, all their equipment and everything related to their use. Assign to each man the specific things he is to carry.

New Living Translation
also the posts for the courtyard walls with their bases, pegs, and ropes; and all the accessories and everything else related to their use. Assign the various loads to each man by name.

English Standard Version
and the pillars around the court with their bases, pegs, and cords, with all their equipment and all their accessories. And you shall list by name the objects that they are required to carry.

Berean Standard Bible
and the posts of the surrounding courtyard with their bases, tent pegs, and ropes, including all their equipment and everything related to their use. You shall assign by name the items that they are responsible to carry.

King James Bible
And the pillars of the court round about, and their sockets, and their pins, and their cords, with all their instruments, and with all their service: and by name ye shall reckon the instruments of the charge of their burden.

New King James Version
and the pillars around the court with their sockets, pegs, and cords, with all their furnishings and all their service; and you shall assign to each man by name the items he must carry.

New American Standard Bible
and the pillars around the courtyard and their bases, their pegs, and their ropes, with all their equipment and with all their service; and you shall assign by names of the men the items that each is to carry.

NASB 1995
and the pillars around the court and their sockets and their pegs and their cords, with all their equipment and with all their service; and you shall assign each man by name the items he is to carry.

NASB 1977
and the pillars around the court and their sockets and their pegs and their cords, with all their equipment and with all their service; and you shall assign each man by name the items he is to carry.

Legacy Standard Bible
and the pillars around the court and their bases and their pegs and their cords, with all their equipment and with all their service; and you shall assign each man by name the items of the responsibility of his load.

Amplified Bible
and the pillars around the courtyard with their sockets or bases and their pegs and their cords (tent ropes), with all their equipment and with all their [accessories for] service; and you shall assign each man by name the items he is to carry [on the march].

Christian Standard Bible
the posts of the surrounding courtyard with their bases, tent pegs, and ropes, including all their equipment and all the work related to them. You are to assign by name the items that they are responsible to carry.

Holman Christian Standard Bible
the posts of the surrounding courtyard with their bases, tent pegs, and ropes, including all their equipment and all the work related to them. You are to assign by name the items that they are responsible to carry.

American Standard Version
and the pillars of the court round about, and their sockets, and their pins, and their cords, with all their instruments, and with all their service: and by name ye shall appoint the instruments of the charge of their burden.

Contemporary English Version
as well as the posts that support the courtyard, together with their stands, tent pegs, and ropes. The Merarites are to be told exactly what objects they are to carry,

English Revised Version
and the pillars of the court round about, and their sockets, and their pins, and their cords, with all their instruments, and with all their service: and by name ye shall appoint the instruments of the charge of their burden.

GOD'S WORD® Translation
the posts for the surrounding courtyard, the bases, pegs, and ropes. They must take care of all this equipment. Tell each man by name the things he will carry.

Good News Translation
and the posts, bases, pegs, and ropes of the court around the Tent, with all the fittings used in setting them up. Each man will be responsible for carrying specific items.

International Standard Version
the pillars around the courtyard, their sockets, their pegs, their ropes, and all the utensils for all their services. Assign the utensils by name to each person whose responsibility it will be to carry them.

Majority Standard Bible
and the posts of the surrounding courtyard with their bases, tent pegs, and ropes, including all their equipment and everything related to their use. You shall assign by name the items that they are responsible to carry.

NET Bible
and the posts of the surrounding courtyard with their sockets, tent pegs, and ropes, along with all their furnishings and everything for their service. You are to assign by names the items that each man is responsible to carry.

New Heart English Bible
and the pillars of the court around it, and their sockets, and their pins, and their cords, with all their instruments, and with all their service: and by name you shall appoint the instruments of the duty of their burden.

Webster's Bible Translation
And the pillars of the court round about, and their sockets, and their pins, and their cords, with all their instruments, and with all their service: and by name ye shall reckon the instruments of the charge of their burden.

World English Bible
the pillars of the court around it, their sockets, their pins, their cords, with all their instruments, and with all their service. You shall appoint the instruments of the duty of their burden to them by name.
Literal Translations
Literal Standard Version
and the pillars of the court all around, and their sockets, and their pins, and their cords, of all their vessels, and of all their service; and you number the vessels of the charge of their burden by name.

Young's Literal Translation
and the pillars of the court round about, and their sockets, and their pins, and their cords, of all their vessels, and of all their service; and by name ye do number the vessels of the charge of their burden.

Smith's Literal Translation
And the pillars of the enclosure round about, and their bases, and their pegs, and their cords for all their vessels, and for all their service: and by name ye shall review the vessels of the watches of their lifting up.
Catholic Translations
Douay-Rheims Bible
The pillars also of the court round about, with their sockets and pins and cords. They shall receive by account all the vessels and furniture, and so shall carry them.

Catholic Public Domain Version
also the columns surrounding the atrium, with their bases and tent pegs and cords. They shall accept by number all the vessels and articles, and so shall they carry them.

New American Bible
and the columns of the surrounding court with their pedestals, pegs and ropes, including all their accessories and everything for their maintenance. You shall list by name the objects they shall be responsible for carrying.

New Revised Standard Version
and the pillars of the court all around with their bases, pegs, and cords, with all their equipment and all their related service; and you shall assign by name the objects that they are required to carry.
Translations from Aramaic
Lamsa Bible
And the pillars of the court round about and their sockets, their pins and their cords, with all their instruments and with all their service; and by name you shall count the instruments included in their burden.

Peshitta Holy Bible Translated
And the pillars of the courtyard as a circle, and their sockets and their pegs and their cords and all their implements and all their service; count by name the implements of the keeping of their cargo.
OT Translations
JPS Tanakh 1917
and the pillars of the court round about, and their sockets, and their pins, and their cords, even all their appurtenance, and all that pertaineth to their service; and by name ye shall appoint the instruments of the charge of their burden.

Brenton Septuagint Translation
And they shall bear the pillars of the court round about, and there shall be their sockets, and they shall bear the pillars of the veil of the door of the court, and their sockets and their pins, and their cords, and all their furniture, and all their instruments of service: take ye their number by name, and all the articles of the charge of the things borne by them.

Additional Translations ...
Audio Bible



Context
The Duties of the Merarites
31This is the duty for all their service at the Tent of Meeting: to carry the frames of the tabernacle with its crossbars, posts, and bases, 32and the posts of the surrounding courtyard with their bases, tent pegs, and ropes, including all their equipment and everything related to their use. You shall assign by name the items that they are responsible to carry. 33This is the service of the Merarite clans according to all their work at the Tent of Meeting, under the direction of Ithamar son of Aaron the priest.”…

Cross References
Exodus 25:9
You must make the tabernacle and design all its furnishings according to the pattern I show you.

Exodus 26:30
So you are to set up the tabernacle according to the pattern shown you on the mountain.

Exodus 27:19
All the utensils of the tabernacle for every use, including all its tent pegs and the tent pegs of the courtyard, shall be made of bronze.

Exodus 35:10
Let every skilled craftsman among you come and make everything that the LORD has commanded:

Exodus 36:1
“So Bezalel, Oholiab, and every skilled person are to carry out everything commanded by the LORD, who has given them skill and ability to know how to perform all the work of constructing the sanctuary.”

Exodus 39:32
So all the work for the tabernacle, the Tent of Meeting, was completed. The Israelites did everything just as the LORD had commanded Moses.

Exodus 40:16
Moses did everything just as the LORD had commanded him.

1 Chronicles 23:26-32
So now the Levites no longer need to carry the tabernacle or any of the articles for its service.” / For according to the final instructions of David, the Levites twenty years of age or older were counted, / 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, ...

1 Chronicles 28:19
“All this,” said David, “all the details of this plan, the LORD has made clear to me in writing by His hand upon me.”

2 Chronicles 29:25
Hezekiah stationed the Levites in the house of the LORD with cymbals, harps, and lyres according to the command of David, of Gad the king’s seer, and of Nathan the prophet. For the command had come from the LORD through His prophets.

Ezra 3:10
When the builders had laid the foundation of the temple of the LORD, the priests in their apparel with trumpets, and the Levites (the sons of Asaph) with cymbals, took their positions to praise the LORD, as David king of Israel had prescribed.

Nehemiah 10:39
For the Israelites and the Levites are to bring the contributions of grain, new wine, and oil to the storerooms where the articles of the sanctuary are kept and where the ministering priests, the gatekeepers, and the singers stay. Thus we will not neglect the house of our God.”

Psalm 134:1
A song of ascents. Come, bless the LORD, all you servants of the LORD who serve by night in the house of the LORD!

Matthew 23:23
Woe to you, scribes and Pharisees, you hypocrites! You pay tithes of mint, dill, and cumin. But you have disregarded the weightier matters of the law: justice, mercy, and faithfulness. You should have practiced the latter, without neglecting the former.

Luke 16:10
Whoever is faithful with very little will also be faithful with much, and whoever is dishonest with very little will also be dishonest with much.


Treasury of Scripture

And the pillars of the court round about, and their sockets, and their pins, and their cords, with all their instruments, and with all their service: and by name you shall reckon the instruments of the charge of their burden.

and by name.

Numbers 3:8
And they shall keep all the instruments of the tabernacle of the congregation, and the charge of the children of Israel, to do the service of the tabernacle.

Numbers 7:1
And it came to pass on the day that Moses had fully set up the tabernacle, and had anointed it, and sanctified it, and all the instruments thereof, both the altar and all the vessels thereof, and had anointed them, and sanctified them;

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.

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Numbers 4
1. The age at which the Levites were to serve, and the duration of the service
4. 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














the posts of the surrounding courtyard
The Hebrew word for "posts" is "עַמּוּד" (amud), which signifies a pillar or column. In the context of the Tabernacle, these posts were essential for supporting the structure of the courtyard, symbolizing strength and stability. The "surrounding courtyard" refers to the outer area of the Tabernacle, which was a sacred space set apart for worship and sacrifice. Historically, the courtyard served as a boundary between the holy and the common, emphasizing the separation between God’s holiness and the world. This separation underscores the need for purity and reverence when approaching God.

their bases
The bases, or "אֲדָנִים" (adanim) in Hebrew, were the foundational sockets that held the posts upright. These bases were typically made of silver, a metal often associated with redemption in the Bible. The use of silver bases for the posts highlights the foundational role of redemption in the relationship between God and His people. Just as the bases provided stability for the posts, redemption through Christ provides the foundation for our faith and relationship with God.

tent pegs
The term "tent pegs" comes from the Hebrew "יָתֵד" (yated), which were used to secure the Tabernacle's structure to the ground. These pegs ensured that the Tabernacle remained steadfast and immovable, even amidst external forces. Spiritually, this can be seen as a metaphor for the believer's life, which should be firmly anchored in God's truth and promises, providing stability and security in a world of shifting values and beliefs.

and ropes
The "ropes," or "מֵיתָר" (meitar) in Hebrew, were used in conjunction with the tent pegs to stabilize the Tabernacle. Ropes in the biblical context often symbolize connection and support. They remind us of the interconnectedness of the community of believers, each supporting and upholding one another in faith, much like the ropes that held the Tabernacle together.

including all their equipment
The phrase "all their equipment" refers to the various tools and implements necessary for the assembly and maintenance of the Tabernacle. In a broader sense, this can be seen as a call to be prepared and equipped for service in God’s kingdom. Just as the Levites were equipped for their duties, believers are called to be spiritually equipped through the Word of God and the Holy Spirit to fulfill their God-given roles.

and everything related to their use
This phrase emphasizes the comprehensive nature of the instructions given to the Levites. It underscores the importance of attention to detail and faithfulness in carrying out God’s commands. In the Christian life, this translates to a call for diligence and thoroughness in our spiritual walk, ensuring that every aspect of our lives is aligned with God’s will.

You are to assign by name
The instruction to "assign by name" indicates a personal responsibility and accountability for each task. In the Hebrew context, names often carried significant meaning and identity. This personal assignment reflects the individual calling and purpose God has for each believer, reminding us that we are uniquely known and called by God to serve Him.

the items that each man is responsible to carry
This phrase highlights the concept of individual responsibility within the community of faith. Each Levite had a specific role and burden to carry, just as each believer has a unique calling and responsibility in the body of Christ. This serves as a reminder that while we are part of a larger community, we each have personal duties and contributions to make in the service of God’s kingdom.

(32) Ye shall reckon.--Better, ye shall assign or appoint. (See Note on the preceding verse.)

Verse 32. - By name ye shall reckon the instruments of the charge of their burden. This injunction only occurs here. The Septuagint has "number them by name, and all the articles borne by them." Perhaps the solid parts of the fabric were numbered for convenience of setting up, and, therefore, were assigned each to its own bearer.

Parallel Commentaries ...


Hebrew
the posts
וְעַמּוּדֵי֩ (wə·‘am·mū·ḏê)
Conjunctive waw | Noun - masculine plural construct
Strong's 5982: A column, a stand, platform

of the surrounding
סָבִ֜יב (sā·ḇîḇ)
Adverb
Strong's 5439: A circle, neighbour, environs, around

courtyard
הֶחָצֵ֨ר (he·ḥā·ṣêr)
Article | Noun - common singular
Strong's 2691: A yard, a hamlet

with their bases,
וְאַדְנֵיהֶ֗ם (wə·’aḏ·nê·hem)
Conjunctive waw | Noun - masculine plural construct | third person masculine plural
Strong's 134: A base, pedestal

tent pegs,
וִֽיתֵדֹתָם֙ (wî·ṯê·ḏō·ṯām)
Conjunctive waw | Noun - feminine plural construct | third person masculine plural
Strong's 3489: A peg, pin

and ropes,
וּמֵ֣יתְרֵיהֶ֔ם (ū·mê·ṯə·rê·hem)
Conjunctive waw | Noun - masculine plural construct | third person masculine plural
Strong's 4340: A cord, the string

including all
לְכָל־ (lə·ḵāl)
Preposition-l | Noun - masculine singular construct
Strong's 3605: The whole, all, any, every

their equipment
כְּלֵיהֶ֔ם (kə·lê·hem)
Noun - masculine plural construct | third person masculine plural
Strong's 3627: Something prepared, any apparatus

everything
וּלְכֹ֖ל (ū·lə·ḵōl)
Conjunctive waw, Preposition-l | Noun - masculine singular construct
Strong's 3605: The whole, all, any, every

related to their use.
עֲבֹדָתָ֑ם (‘ă·ḇō·ḏā·ṯām)
Noun - feminine singular construct | third person masculine plural
Strong's 5656: Work of any kind

You shall assign
תִּפְקְד֔וּ (tip̄·qə·ḏū)
Verb - Qal - Imperfect - second person masculine plural
Strong's 6485: To visit, to oversee, muster, charge, care for, miss, deposit

by name
וּבְשֵׁמֹ֣ת (ū·ḇə·šê·mōṯ)
Conjunctive waw, Preposition-b | Noun - masculine plural
Strong's 8034: A name

the items
כְּלֵ֖י (kə·lê)
Noun - masculine plural construct
Strong's 3627: Something prepared, any apparatus

that they are responsible
מִשְׁמֶ֥רֶת (miš·me·reṯ)
Noun - feminine singular construct
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


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