Numbers 4:10
Numbers 4:10 in Multiple Translations
Then they shall wrap it and all its utensils inside a covering of fine leather and put it on the carrying frame.
And they shall put it and all the vessels thereof within a covering of badgers’ skins, and shall put it upon a bar.
and they shall put it and all the vessels thereof within a covering of sealskin, and shall put it upon the frame.
All these they are to put in a leather cover, and put it on the frame.
Then have them wrap it together with all its utensils inside a fine leather covering and place it on the carrying frame.
So they shall put it, and all the instruments thereof in a couering of badgers skinnes, and put it vpon the barres.
and they have put it and all its vessels unto a covering of badger skin, and have put [it] on the bar.
They shall put it and all its vessels within a covering of sealskin, and shall put it on the frame.
And they shall put it, and all its vessels, within a covering of badgers' skins, and shall put it upon a bar.
And over all they shall put a cover of violet skins and put in the bars.
They must cover the lampstand and all the other items with a nice covering made from the skins of goats. They must place all these things on a frame for carrying them.
Berean Amplified Bible — Numbers 4:10
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Numbers 4:10 Interlinear (Deep Study)
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וְ/נָתְנ֤וּ
אֹתָ/הּ֙
וְ/אֶת
כָּל
כֵּלֶ֔י/הָ
אֶל
מִכְסֵ֖ה
ע֣וֹר
תָּ֑חַשׁ
וְ/נָתְנ֖וּ
עַל
הַ/מּֽוֹט
וְ/נָתְנ֤וּ
nâthan
H5414
to give
Conj | V-Qal-3cp
אֹתָ/הּ֙
ʼêth
H853
Obj.
DirObjM | Suff
וְ/אֶת
ʼêth
H853
Obj.
Conj | DirObjM
כָּל
kôl
H3605
all
N-ms
כֵּלֶ֔י/הָ
kᵉlîy
H3627
article/utensil
N-mp | Suff
אֶל
ʼêl
H413
to(wards)
Prep
מִכְסֵ֖ה
mikçeh
H4372
covering
N-ms
ע֣וֹר
ʻôwr
H5785
skin
N-ms
תָּ֑חַשׁ
tachash
H8476
leather
N-ms
וְ/נָתְנ֖וּ
nâthan
H5414
to give
Conj | V-Qal-3cp
עַל
ʻal
H5921
upon
Prep
הַ/מּֽוֹט
môwṭ
H4132
yoke
Art | N-ms
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Hebrew Word Reference — Numbers 4:10
וְ/נָתְנ֤וּ
nâthan
H5414
"to give"
Conj | V-Qal-3cp
This word means to give, put, or set something, with a wide range of applications. It appears in many books, including Genesis and Exodus, describing God's actions and human interactions. The word is used to convey giving, selling, or exchanging something.
Definition: : give/deliver/send/produce 1) to give, put, set 1a) (Qal) 1a1) to give, bestow, grant, permit, ascribe, employ, devote, consecrate, dedicate, pay wages, sell, exchange, lend, commit, entrust, give over, deliver up, yield produce, occasion, produce, requite to, report, mention, utter, stretch out, extend 1a2) to put, set, put on, put upon, set, appoint, assign, designate 1a3) to make, constitute 1b) (Niphal) 1b1) to be given, be bestowed, be provided, be entrusted to, be granted to, be permitted, be issued, be published, be uttered, be assigned 1b2) to be set, be put, be made, be inflicted 1c) (Hophal) 1c1) to be given, be bestowed, be given up, be delivered up 1c2) to be put upon
Usage: Occurs in 1816 OT verses. KJV: add, apply, appoint, ascribe, assign, [idiom] avenge, [idiom] be (healed), bestow, bring (forth, hither), cast, cause, charge, come, commit, consider, count, [phrase] cry, deliver (up), direct, distribute, do, [idiom] doubtless, [idiom] without fail, fasten, frame, [idiom] get, give (forth, over, up), grant, hang (up), [idiom] have, [idiom] indeed, lay (unto charge, up), (give) leave, lend, let (out), [phrase] lie, lift up, make, [phrase] O that, occupy, offer, ordain, pay, perform, place, pour, print, [idiom] pull, put (forth), recompense, render, requite, restore, send (out), set (forth), shew, shoot forth (up), [phrase] sing, [phrase] slander, strike, (sub-) mit, suffer, [idiom] surely, [idiom] take, thrust, trade, turn, utter, [phrase] weep, [phrase] willingly, [phrase] withdraw, [phrase] would (to) God, yield. See also: Genesis 1:17; Genesis 40:21; Exodus 30:12.
אֹתָ/הּ֙
ʼêth
H853
"Obj."
DirObjM | Suff
In the original Hebrew, this word points out the object of a verb or preposition, like 'namely' or 'even'. It appears in many books, including Genesis and Exodus. It's not directly translated in English, but helps clarify the meaning of sentences.
Definition: sign of the definite direct object, not translated in English but generally preceding and indicating the accusative Aramaic equivalent: yat (יָת "whom" H3487)
Usage: Occurs in 6782 OT verses. KJV: (as such unrepresented in English). See also: Genesis 1:1; Genesis 10:8; Genesis 19:21.
וְ/אֶת
ʼêth
H853
"Obj."
Conj | DirObjM
In the original Hebrew, this word points out the object of a verb or preposition, like 'namely' or 'even'. It appears in many books, including Genesis and Exodus. It's not directly translated in English, but helps clarify the meaning of sentences.
Definition: sign of the definite direct object, not translated in English but generally preceding and indicating the accusative Aramaic equivalent: yat (יָת "whom" H3487)
Usage: Occurs in 6782 OT verses. KJV: (as such unrepresented in English). See also: Genesis 1:1; Genesis 10:8; Genesis 19:21.
כָּל
kôl
H3605
"all"
N-ms
The Hebrew word for 'all' or 'everything' is used throughout the Bible, like in Genesis 1:31, where God sees all He has made as very good. It encompasses the entirety of something, whether people, things, or situations.
Definition: 1) all, the whole 1a) all, the whole of 1b) any, each, every, anything 1c) totality, everything Aramaic equivalent: kol (כֹּל "all" H3606)
Usage: Occurs in 4242 OT verses. KJV: (in) all (manner, (ye)), altogether, any (manner), enough, every (one, place, thing), howsoever, as many as, (no-) thing, ought, whatsoever, (the) whole, whoso(-ever). See also: Genesis 1:21; Genesis 17:10; Genesis 41:40.
כֵּלֶ֔י/הָ
kᵉlîy
H3627
"article/utensil"
N-mp | Suff
This Hebrew word refers to any object or tool, like a utensil or a piece of furniture. It is used to describe a wide range of items, from musical instruments to weapons. It emphasizes the object's purpose or function.
Definition: 1) article, vessel, implement, utensil 1a) article, object (general) 1b) utensil, implement, apparatus, vessel 1b1) implement (of hunting or war) 1b2) implement (of music) 1b3) implement, tool (of labour) 1b4) equipment, yoke (of oxen) 1b5) utensils, furniture 1c) vessel, receptacle (general) 1d) vessels (boats) of paper-reed
Usage: Occurs in 276 OT verses. KJV: armour(-bearer), artillery, bag, carriage, [phrase] furnish, furniture, instrument, jewel, that is made of, [idiom] one from another, that which pertaineth, pot, [phrase] psaltery, sack, stuff, thing, tool, vessel, ware, weapon, [phrase] whatsoever. See also: Genesis 24:53; 1 Samuel 14:13; Ezra 8:26.
אֶל
ʼêl
H413
"to(wards)"
Prep
This Hebrew word means 'to' or 'toward', showing direction or movement. It appears in many books, including Genesis and Exodus, to indicate where someone is going. The KJV translates it in various ways, like 'about', 'according to', or 'against'.
Definition: 1) to, toward, unto (of motion) 2) into (limit is actually entered) 2a) in among 3) toward (of direction, not necessarily physical motion) 4) against (motion or direction of a hostile character) 5) in addition to, to 6) concerning, in regard to, in reference to, on account of 7) according to (rule or standard) 8) at, by, against (of one's presence) 9) in between, in within, to within, unto (idea of motion to)
Usage: Occurs in 4205 OT verses. KJV: about, according to, after, against, among, as for, at, because(-fore, -side), both...and, by, concerning, for, from, [idiom] hath, in(-to), near, (out) of, over, through, to(-ward), under, unto, upon, whether, with(-in). See also: Genesis 1:9; Genesis 21:14; Genesis 31:13.
מִכְסֵ֖ה
mikçeh
H4372
"covering"
N-ms
This word refers to a physical covering, like the weatherboarding on a house or the animal skins covering the tabernacle. It is used in Exodus to describe the construction of the tabernacle.
Definition: 1) a covering 1a) covering (of the ark) 1b) covering (of the skins of the tabernacle)
Usage: Occurs in 12 OT verses. KJV: covering. See also: Genesis 8:13; Numbers 3:25; Numbers 4:25.
ע֣וֹר
ʻôwr
H5785
"skin"
N-ms
This Hebrew word means skin, like human skin or animal hide, and is used in the Bible to describe leather. It appears in Exodus 25:5 to describe the materials used to build the tabernacle. The word is also used in Genesis 3:21 to describe the clothing God made for Adam and Eve.
Definition: 1) skin, hide 1a) skin (of men) 1b) hide (of animals)
Usage: Occurs in 82 OT verses. KJV: hide, leather, skin. See also: Genesis 3:21; Leviticus 13:35; Jeremiah 13:23.
תָּ֑חַשׁ
tachash
H8476
"leather"
N-ms
This Hebrew word refers to a type of animal hide, possibly from a badger or antelope, used to make leather. It is mentioned in the Bible as a material for certain priestly items. The word appears in Exodus and Ezekiel.
Definition: 1) a kind of leather, skin, or animal hide 1a) perhaps the animal yielding the skin 1a1) perhaps the badger or dugong, dolphin, or sheep, or a now extinct animal
Usage: Occurs in 14 OT verses. KJV: badger. See also: Exodus 25:5; Numbers 4:8; Ezekiel 16:10.
וְ/נָתְנ֖וּ
nâthan
H5414
"to give"
Conj | V-Qal-3cp
This word means to give, put, or set something, with a wide range of applications. It appears in many books, including Genesis and Exodus, describing God's actions and human interactions. The word is used to convey giving, selling, or exchanging something.
Definition: : give/deliver/send/produce 1) to give, put, set 1a) (Qal) 1a1) to give, bestow, grant, permit, ascribe, employ, devote, consecrate, dedicate, pay wages, sell, exchange, lend, commit, entrust, give over, deliver up, yield produce, occasion, produce, requite to, report, mention, utter, stretch out, extend 1a2) to put, set, put on, put upon, set, appoint, assign, designate 1a3) to make, constitute 1b) (Niphal) 1b1) to be given, be bestowed, be provided, be entrusted to, be granted to, be permitted, be issued, be published, be uttered, be assigned 1b2) to be set, be put, be made, be inflicted 1c) (Hophal) 1c1) to be given, be bestowed, be given up, be delivered up 1c2) to be put upon
Usage: Occurs in 1816 OT verses. KJV: add, apply, appoint, ascribe, assign, [idiom] avenge, [idiom] be (healed), bestow, bring (forth, hither), cast, cause, charge, come, commit, consider, count, [phrase] cry, deliver (up), direct, distribute, do, [idiom] doubtless, [idiom] without fail, fasten, frame, [idiom] get, give (forth, over, up), grant, hang (up), [idiom] have, [idiom] indeed, lay (unto charge, up), (give) leave, lend, let (out), [phrase] lie, lift up, make, [phrase] O that, occupy, offer, ordain, pay, perform, place, pour, print, [idiom] pull, put (forth), recompense, render, requite, restore, send (out), set (forth), shew, shoot forth (up), [phrase] sing, [phrase] slander, strike, (sub-) mit, suffer, [idiom] surely, [idiom] take, thrust, trade, turn, utter, [phrase] weep, [phrase] willingly, [phrase] withdraw, [phrase] would (to) God, yield. See also: Genesis 1:17; Genesis 40:21; Exodus 30:12.
עַל
ʻal
H5921
"upon"
Prep
This Hebrew word means on or above something, like a physical object or a situation. It can also imply a sense of responsibility or accountability, as in being on behalf of someone.
Definition: prep 1) upon, on the ground of, according to, on account of, on behalf of, concerning, beside, in addition to, together with, beyond, above, over, by, on to, towards, to, against 1a) upon, on the ground of, on the basis of, on account of, because of, therefore, on behalf of, for the sake of, for, with, in spite of, notwithstanding, concerning, in the matter of, as regards 1b) above, beyond, over (of excess) 1c) above, over (of elevation or pre-eminence) 1d) upon, to, over to, unto, in addition to, together with, with (of addition) 1e) over (of suspension or extension) 1f) by, adjoining, next, at, over, around (of contiguity or proximity) 1g) down upon, upon, on, from, up upon, up to, towards, over towards, to, against (with verbs of motion) 1h) to (as a dative)
Usage: Occurs in 4493 OT verses. KJV: above, according to(-ly), after, (as) against, among, and, [idiom] as, at, because of, beside (the rest of), between, beyond the time, [idiom] both and, by (reason of), [idiom] had the charge of, concerning for, in (that), (forth, out) of, (from) (off), (up-) on, over, than, through(-out), to, touching, [idiom] with. See also: Genesis 1:2; Genesis 24:13; Genesis 41:33.
הַ/מּֽוֹט
môwṭ
H4132
"yoke"
Art | N-ms
In the Bible, this word means a yoke or pole, often used for carrying. It appears in contexts like Exodus 27:10, referring to the poles used to carry the altar. The idea is something that provides support or stability.
Definition: 1) a shaking, wavering, pole, bar of yoke 1a) a shaking, tottering 1b) pole, bar (for carrying) 1c) bar of yoke
Usage: Occurs in 6 OT verses. KJV: bar, be moved, staff, yoke. See also: Numbers 4:10; Psalms 66:9; Psalms 121:3.
Study Notes — Numbers 4:10
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- Numbers 4:10 Summary
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- Reflection Questions
- Gill's Exposition on Numbers 4:10
- Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Numbers 4:10
- Matthew Poole's Commentary on Numbers 4:10
- Ellicott's Commentary on Numbers 4:10
- Cambridge Bible on Numbers 4:10
- Whedon's Commentary on Numbers 4:10
- Sermons on Numbers 4:10
Context — The Duties of the Kohathites
8And they shall spread a scarlet cloth over them, cover them with fine leather, and insert the poles.
9They are to take a blue cloth and cover the lampstand used for light, together with its lamps, wick trimmers, and trays, as well as the jars of oil with which to supply it.
10Then they shall wrap it and all its utensils inside a covering of fine leather and put it on the carrying frame.
11Over the gold altar they are to spread a blue cloth, cover it with fine leather, and insert the poles. 12They are to take all the utensils for serving in the sanctuary, place them in a blue cloth, cover them with fine leather, and put them on the carrying frame.Cross References
| Reference | Text (BSB) | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Numbers 4:12 | They are to take all the utensils for serving in the sanctuary, place them in a blue cloth, cover them with fine leather, and put them on the carrying frame. |
| 2 | Numbers 4:6 | They are to place over this a covering of fine leather, spread a solid blue cloth over it, and insert its poles. |
Numbers 4:10 Summary
In Numbers 4:10, we see the priests carefully wrapping the lampstand and its utensils in fine leather and placing them on a carrying frame, demonstrating their respect and care for the objects used in worship. This attention to detail reminds us of the importance of handling sacred things with reverence and respect, as seen in Exodus 25:31-40 and Psalm 138:8. Just as the priests took care to protect the lampstand, we can apply this principle to our own lives by treating the things and people that are important to God with care and respect. By doing so, we can reflect God's character and demonstrate our love and devotion to Him, as commanded in Mark 12:30.
Frequently Asked Questions
Why did the priests need to wrap the lampstand and its utensils in fine leather?
The fine leather covering was necessary to protect the lampstand and its utensils from damage during transport, as seen in Numbers 4:10, and to maintain the sanctity of the objects used in worship, as commanded in Exodus 25:31-40 and Numbers 3:31.
What is the significance of the carrying frame mentioned in Numbers 4:10?
The carrying frame was a wooden structure used to transport the tabernacle furniture, including the lampstand, as described in Numbers 4:6-14, allowing the priests to move the heavy objects safely and efficiently, similar to the way the Ark of the Covenant was transported in Numbers 7:9.
How does the use of fine leather in Numbers 4:10 relate to other biblical references?
The use of fine leather in Numbers 4:10 is similar to its use in Exodus 25:5, where it is used to cover the tabernacle, and in Ezekiel 16:10, where it is used as a symbol of wealth and prosperity, highlighting the value and importance of the objects being covered.
What can we learn about God's character from the attention to detail in Numbers 4:10?
The attention to detail in Numbers 4:10, such as the use of fine leather and the carrying frame, reveals God's care and concern for His people and the objects used in worship, as seen in Exodus 31:1-11 and Psalm 138:8, demonstrating His desire for order and beauty in all aspects of life.
Reflection Questions
- What are some ways I can apply the principle of careful handling and protection of sacred things to my own life and worship?
- How can I balance the need for efficiency and practicality with the need for reverence and respect in my daily activities, as seen in Numbers 4:10?
- What are some objects or activities in my life that require special care and attention, and how can I ensure they are handled with the respect and dignity they deserve, as modeled in Numbers 4:10?
- In what ways can I reflect on the biblical concept of 'set apart' or 'holy' things, as seen in Numbers 4:10, and how can I apply this concept to my own life and relationships?
Gill's Exposition on Numbers 4:10
And they shall put it, and all the vessels thereof, within a covering of badgers' skins,.... Which here also was the outermost covering; the ark and the shewbread table had three coverings, but the
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Numbers 4:10
This shall be the service of the sons of Kohath in the tabernacle of the congregation, about the most holy things: This shall be the service ... The Kohathites are mentioned first, from their close
Matthew Poole's Commentary on Numbers 4:10
So contrived that this cloth containing the candlestick &c., might be either laid upon it, or some other way fastened to it.
Ellicott's Commentary on Numbers 4:10
(10) Upon a bar.—Better, upon a pole, or frame made for bearing. (Comp. Numbers 13:23, where the same word mot is rendered “a staff.”)
Cambridge Bible on Numbers 4:10
1–20. The Kohathites and their duties.
Whedon's Commentary on Numbers 4:10
10. Put… upon a bar — Poles framed together with cross-bars, for bearing on the shoulders of two men, like a sedan-chair.
Sermons on Numbers 4:10
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A Burden Under Badger Skins by Allan Halton | Allan Halton preaches on the importance of bearing one another's burdens, emphasizing the beautiful law of Christ where we carry each other's burdens, reflecting Christ's act of ca |