Numbers 8:13
Numbers 8:13 in Multiple Translations
You are to have the Levites stand before Aaron and his sons and then present them before the LORD as a wave offering.
And thou shalt set the Levites before Aaron, and before his sons, and offer them for an offering unto the LORD.
And thou shalt set the Levites before Aaron, and before his sons, and offer them for a wave-offering unto Jehovah.
Then the Levites are to be put before Aaron and his sons, to be offered as a wave offering to the Lord.
Have the Levites stand in front of Aaron and his sons and present them to the Lord as a wave offering.
And thou shalt set the Leuites before Aaron and before his sonnes, and offer the as a shake offring to the Lord.
and thou hast caused the Levites to stand before Aaron, and before his sons, and hast waved them — a wave-offering to Jehovah;
You shall set the Levites before Aaron and before his sons, and offer them as a wave offering to the LORD.
And thou shalt set the Levites before Aaron, and before his sons, and offer them for an offering to the LORD.
And thou shalt set the Levites in the sight of Aaron and of his sons, and shalt consecrate them being offered to the Lord,
The descendants of Levi must stand at the altar in front of Aaron and his sons, and you must then dedicate to me the descendants of Levi.
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Numbers 8:13 Interlinear (Deep Study)
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וְ/הַֽעֲמַדְתָּ֙
אֶת
הַ/לְוִיִּ֔ם
לִ/פְנֵ֥י
אַהֲרֹ֖ן
וְ/לִ/פְנֵ֣י
בָנָ֑י/ו
וְ/הֵנַפְתָּ֥
אֹתָ֛/ם
תְּנוּפָ֖ה
לַֽ/יהוָֽה
וְ/הַֽעֲמַדְתָּ֙
ʻâmad
H5975
to stand
Conj | V-Hiphil-2ms
אֶת
ʼêth
H853
Obj.
DirObjM
הַ/לְוִיִּ֔ם
Lêvîyîy
H3881
Levi
Art | Ngmpa
לִ/פְנֵ֥י
pânîym
H6440
face
Prep | N-cp
אַהֲרֹ֖ן
ʼAhărôwn
H175
Aaron
N-proper
וְ/לִ/פְנֵ֣י
pânîym
H6440
face
Conj | Prep | N-cp
בָנָ֑י/ו
bên
H1121
son
N-mp | Suff
וְ/הֵנַפְתָּ֥
nûwph
H5130
to sprinkle
Conj | V-Hiphil-2ms
אֹתָ֛/ם
ʼêth
H853
Obj.
DirObjM | Suff
תְּנוּפָ֖ה
tᵉnûwphâh
H8573
wave offering
N-fs
לַֽ/יהוָֽה
Yᵉhôvâh
H3068
The Lord
Prep | N-proper
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Hebrew Word Reference — Numbers 8:13
וְ/הַֽעֲמַדְתָּ֙
ʻâmad
H5975
"to stand"
Conj | V-Hiphil-2ms
Means 'to stand' in a strong sense, like in Exodus 17:12 where Moses stood with his arms up to help Israel win a battle.
Definition: : stand/stop/establish 1) to stand, remain, endure, take one's stand 1a) (Qal) 1a1) to stand, take one's stand, be in a standing attitude, stand forth, take a stand, present oneself, attend upon, be or become servant of 1a2) to stand still, stop (moving or doing), cease 1a3) to tarry, delay, remain, continue, abide, endure, persist, be steadfast 1a4) to make a stand, hold one's ground 1a5) to stand upright, remain standing, stand up, rise, be erect, be upright 1a6) to arise, appear, come on the scene, stand forth, appear, rise up or against 1a7) to stand with, take one's stand, be appointed, grow flat, grow insipid 1b) (Hiphil) 1b1) to station, set 1b2) to cause to stand firm, maintain 1b3) to cause to stand up, cause to set up, erect 1b4) to present (one) before (king) 1b5) to appoint, ordain, establish 1c) (Hophal) to be presented, be caused to stand, be stood before
Usage: Occurs in 497 OT verses. KJV: abide (behind), appoint, arise, cease, confirm, continue, dwell, be employed, endure, establish, leave, make, ordain, be (over), place, (be) present (self), raise up, remain, repair, [phrase] serve, set (forth, over, -tle, up), (make to, make to be at a, with-) stand (by, fast, firm, still, up), (be at a) stay (up), tarry. See also: Genesis 18:8; Joshua 21:44; 1 Chronicles 6:17.
אֶת
ʼêth
H853
"Obj."
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.
הַ/לְוִיִּ֔ם
Lêvîyîy
H3881
"Levi"
Art | Ngmpa
A Levite is a descendant of Levi, one of Jacob's 12 sons, mentioned in Genesis 29:34. Levi's brothers include Reuben, Simeon, and Judah. His descendants played a key role in Israel's spiritual life.
Definition: Someone from the tribe of Levi living at the time of the Patriarchs, first mentioned at Gen.29.34; son of: Israel (H3478) and Leah (H3812); brother of: Reuben (H7205), Simeon (H8095), Judah (H3063), Issachar (H3485), Zebulun (H2074) and Dinah (H1783); half-brother of: Dan (H1835H), Naphtali (H5321), Gad (H1410), Asher (H0836), Joseph (H3130) and Benjamin (H1144); father of: Gershon (H1648), Kohath (H6955), Merari (H4847) and Jochebed (H3115) Another name of le.vi (לֵוִי "Levi" H3878) § Levite, of Levi "joined to" 1) the descendants of Levi, the 3rd son of Jacob by Leah 1a) the tribe descended from Levi specially set aside by God for His service
Usage: Occurs in 258 OT verses. KJV: Leviite. See also: Exodus 4:14; 1 Chronicles 6:33; Ezra 6:20.
לִ/פְנֵ֥י
pânîym
H6440
"face"
Prep | N-cp
This word means face or presence, like being in front of someone or something. It's used in many contexts, like in Genesis, Exodus, and Psalms, to describe interactions and relationships.
Definition: : face 1) face 1a) face, faces 1b) presence, person 1c) face (of seraphim or cherubim) 1d) face (of animals) 1e) face, surface (of ground) 1f) as adv of loc/temp 1f1) before and behind, toward, in front of, forward, formerly, from beforetime, before 1g) with prep 1g1) in front of, before, to the front of, in the presence of, in the face of, at the face or front of, from the presence of, from before, from before the face of
Usage: Occurs in 1891 OT verses. KJV: [phrase] accept, a-(be-) fore(-time), against, anger, [idiom] as (long as), at, [phrase] battle, [phrase] because (of), [phrase] beseech, countenance, edge, [phrase] employ, endure, [phrase] enquire, face, favour, fear of, for, forefront(-part), form(-er time, -ward), from, front, heaviness, [idiom] him(-self), [phrase] honourable, [phrase] impudent, [phrase] in, it, look(-eth) (-s), [idiom] me, [phrase] meet, [idiom] more than, mouth, of, off, (of) old (time), [idiom] on, open, [phrase] out of, over against, the partial, person, [phrase] please, presence, propect, was purposed, by reason of, [phrase] regard, right forth, [phrase] serve, [idiom] shewbread, sight, state, straight, [phrase] street, [idiom] thee, [idiom] them(-selves), through ([phrase] -out), till, time(-s) past, (un-) to(-ward), [phrase] upon, upside ([phrase] down), with(-in, [phrase] -stand), [idiom] ye, [idiom] you. See also: Genesis 1:2; Genesis 43:31; Exodus 30:16.
אַהֲרֹ֖ן
ʼAhărôwn
H175
"Aaron"
N-proper
Aaron was the brother of Moses and the first high priest of the Israelites. He was a leader in the Exodus from Egypt and played a key role in the early history of the Israelites. His story is told in Exodus and Leviticus.
Definition: A man of the tribe of Levi living at the time of Egypt and Wilderness, first mentioned at Exo.4.14; son of: Amram (H6019) and Jochebed (H3115); brother of: Moses (H4872) and Miriam (H4813); married to Elisheba (H0472); father of: Nadab (H5070), Abihu (H0030), Eleazar (H0499) and Ithamar (H0385) Also named: Aarōn (Ἀαρών "Aaron" G0002) § Aaron = "light bringer" brother of Moses, a Levite and the first high priest
Usage: Occurs in 328 OT verses. KJV: Aaron. See also: Exodus 4:14; Exodus 34:31; Numbers 3:39.
וְ/לִ/פְנֵ֣י
pânîym
H6440
"face"
Conj | Prep | N-cp
This word means face or presence, like being in front of someone or something. It's used in many contexts, like in Genesis, Exodus, and Psalms, to describe interactions and relationships.
Definition: : face 1) face 1a) face, faces 1b) presence, person 1c) face (of seraphim or cherubim) 1d) face (of animals) 1e) face, surface (of ground) 1f) as adv of loc/temp 1f1) before and behind, toward, in front of, forward, formerly, from beforetime, before 1g) with prep 1g1) in front of, before, to the front of, in the presence of, in the face of, at the face or front of, from the presence of, from before, from before the face of
Usage: Occurs in 1891 OT verses. KJV: [phrase] accept, a-(be-) fore(-time), against, anger, [idiom] as (long as), at, [phrase] battle, [phrase] because (of), [phrase] beseech, countenance, edge, [phrase] employ, endure, [phrase] enquire, face, favour, fear of, for, forefront(-part), form(-er time, -ward), from, front, heaviness, [idiom] him(-self), [phrase] honourable, [phrase] impudent, [phrase] in, it, look(-eth) (-s), [idiom] me, [phrase] meet, [idiom] more than, mouth, of, off, (of) old (time), [idiom] on, open, [phrase] out of, over against, the partial, person, [phrase] please, presence, propect, was purposed, by reason of, [phrase] regard, right forth, [phrase] serve, [idiom] shewbread, sight, state, straight, [phrase] street, [idiom] thee, [idiom] them(-selves), through ([phrase] -out), till, time(-s) past, (un-) to(-ward), [phrase] upon, upside ([phrase] down), with(-in, [phrase] -stand), [idiom] ye, [idiom] you. See also: Genesis 1:2; Genesis 43:31; Exodus 30:16.
בָנָ֑י/ו
bên
H1121
"son"
N-mp | Suff
In the Bible, this word means a son or descendant, and can also refer to a grandson, nation, or quality. It appears in 1 Chronicles 24, describing a Levite named Beno. The word is used to show family relationships and inheritance.
Definition: : child/son
Usage: Occurs in 3653 OT verses. KJV: [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. See also: Genesis 3:16; Genesis 23:3; Genesis 34:18.
וְ/הֵנַפְתָּ֥
nûwph
H5130
"to sprinkle"
Conj | V-Hiphil-2ms
To wave means to move something back and forth, like waving a hand or an offering to God, as described in the book of Leviticus. It can also mean to sprinkle or shake something, like sprinkling water for purification.
Definition: 1) to sprinkle 1a) (Qal) to besprinkle, sprinkle
Usage: Occurs in 35 OT verses. KJV: lift up, move, offer, perfume, send, shake, sift, strike, wave. See also: Exodus 20:25; Numbers 8:11; Psalms 68:10.
אֹתָ֛/ם
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.
תְּנוּפָ֖ה
tᵉnûwphâh
H8573
"wave offering"
N-fs
In the Bible, this term describes a specific type of offering, where a portion of the sacrifice is waved before God, as seen in Leviticus. It symbolizes the dedication of the offering to God and is often associated with thanksgiving and celebration.
Definition: 1) swinging, waving, wave offering, offering 1a) a swinging, brandishing 1a1) of God's hand, weapons 1b) waving, wave-offering (technical term of sacrifice) 1c) offering (of gold or brass)
Usage: Occurs in 28 OT verses. KJV: offering, shaking, wave (offering). See also: Exodus 29:24; Leviticus 14:21; Isaiah 19:16.
לַֽ/יהוָֽה
Yᵉhôvâh
H3068
"The Lord"
Prep | N-proper
Yehovah is another name for God, often translated as 'the Lord'. It is a national name for God in the Jewish faith. This name is used throughout the Old Testament.
Definition: Another name of ye.ru.sha.laim (יְרוּשָׁלִַ֫ם, יְרוּשְׁלֵם "Jerusalem" H3389)
Usage: Occurs in 5522 OT verses. KJV: Jehovah, the Lord. Compare H3050 (יָהּ), H3069 (יְהֹוִה). See also: Genesis 2:4; Genesis 24:42; Exodus 8:8.
Study Notes — Numbers 8:13
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- Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Numbers 8:13
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- Ellicott's Commentary on Numbers 8:13
- Cambridge Bible on Numbers 8:13
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- Sermons on Numbers 8:13
Context — Cleansing the Levites
11Aaron is to present the Levites before the LORD as a wave offering from the sons of Israel, so that they may perform the service of the LORD.
12And the Levites are to lay their hands on the heads of the bulls, and offer to the LORD one as a sin offering and the other as a burnt offering, to make atonement for the Levites.
13You are to have the Levites stand before Aaron and his sons and then present them before the LORD as a wave offering.
14In this way you shall separate the Levites from the rest of the Israelites, and the Levites will belong to Me. 15After you have cleansed them and presented them as a wave offering, they may come to serve at the Tent of Meeting.Cross References
| Reference | Text (BSB) | |
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| 1 | Numbers 8:21 | The Levites purified themselves and washed their clothes, and Aaron presented them as a wave offering before the LORD. Aaron also made atonement for them to cleanse them. |
| 2 | Numbers 8:11 | Aaron is to present the Levites before the LORD as a wave offering from the sons of Israel, so that they may perform the service of the LORD. |
| 3 | Romans 15:16 | to be a minister of Christ Jesus to the Gentiles in the priestly service of the gospel of God, so that the Gentiles might become an offering acceptable to God, sanctified by the Holy Spirit. |
| 4 | Romans 12:1 | Therefore I urge you, brothers, on account of God’s mercy, to offer your bodies as living sacrifices, holy and pleasing to God, which is your spiritual service of worship. |
| 5 | Numbers 18:6 | Behold, I Myself have selected your fellow Levites from the Israelites as a gift to you, dedicated to the LORD to perform the service for the Tent of Meeting. |
Numbers 8:13 Summary
In Numbers 8:13, the Levites are presented before the Lord as a wave offering, which means they are being dedicated to the Lord's service and set apart from the rest of the Israelites. This is similar to when we dedicate ourselves to God's service, as seen in Romans 12:1-2, where we offer ourselves as living sacrifices to Him. Just like the Levites, we need to be purified and consecrated to serve the Lord, as described in 1 Peter 1:15-16, and this process involves submitting to God's authority and being separated from the world, as seen in 2 Corinthians 6:14-18. By doing so, we can serve the Lord with a pure heart and fulfill our roles in His kingdom, as mentioned in Ephesians 4:11-13.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the purpose of presenting the Levites before the Lord as a wave offering in Numbers 8:13?
The purpose of presenting the Levites before the Lord as a wave offering is to dedicate them to the Lord's service, as seen in Numbers 8:11, and to separate them from the rest of the Israelites, as stated in Numbers 8:14, to serve the Lord in the Tent of Meeting, similar to the dedication of the priests in Exodus 29:1-37.
What is the significance of the Levites standing before Aaron and his sons in Numbers 8:13?
The Levites standing before Aaron and his sons signifies their submission to the priesthood and their role in assisting the priests in their duties, as outlined in Numbers 3:6-10 and Numbers 18:1-7, and is a precursor to their presentation before the Lord as a wave offering.
How does the presentation of the Levites as a wave offering in Numbers 8:13 relate to their purification and consecration?
The presentation of the Levites as a wave offering is part of their purification and consecration process, which also involves the laying of hands on the heads of the bulls and the offering of sin and burnt offerings, as described in Numbers 8:12, to make atonement for the Levites and prepare them for their service to the Lord, as seen in Leviticus 8:1-36.
What is the result of presenting the Levites before the Lord as a wave offering, according to Numbers 8:13-15?
The result of presenting the Levites before the Lord as a wave offering is that they are separated from the rest of the Israelites and belong to the Lord, as stated in Numbers 8:14, and are then able to serve at the Tent of Meeting, as mentioned in Numbers 8:15, similar to the priests who were consecrated in Exodus 40:12-16.
Reflection Questions
- What does it mean to be presented before the Lord as a wave offering, and how can I apply this concept to my own life and service to God?
- How can I, like the Levites, submit to the authority of God's appointed leaders and assist them in their duties, as seen in Hebrews 13:17 and 1 Peter 5:1-5?
- What role does purification and consecration play in my relationship with God, and how can I ensure that I am living a life that is pleasing to Him, as described in 2 Corinthians 7:1 and 1 Thessalonians 4:1-8?
- In what ways can I, like the Levites, be separated from the world and dedicated to the service of the Lord, as seen in Romans 12:1-2 and 2 Corinthians 6:14-18?
Gill's Exposition on Numbers 8:13
And thou shalt set the Levites before Aaron, and before his sons,.... After atonement was made for them, as Aben Ezra observes; then they were presented to Aaron and his sons, to whom they were given
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Numbers 8:13
And Aaron shall offer the Levites before the LORD for an offering of the children of Israel, that they may execute the service of the LORD.
Matthew Poole's Commentary on Numbers 8:13
Before Aaron and his sons, i.e. put them into the power of Aaron and his sons, to employ them in holy ministrations; for so that phrase is sometimes used, as , the land is before thee, i.e. in thy power, to use or enjoy it. Or setting the Levites before them did signify the giving the Levites to them, or to their service. For an offering unto to the Lord; for to him they were first properly offered, and by him given to the priests in order to his service.
Ellicott's Commentary on Numbers 8:13
(13) And offer them for an offering.—Literally, and wave them as a wave- offering, as in Numbers 8:11. So also in Numbers 8:15.
Cambridge Bible on Numbers 8:13
13. The Levites are formally handed over to the priests as their ministers.
Whedon's Commentary on Numbers 8:13
THE OF THE LEVITES, Numbers 8:5-22.Already have Aaron and his sons, the purely sacerdotal family of the tribe of Levi, been anointed and inducted into their sacred office.
Sermons on Numbers 8:13
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Obtaining the Fullness of the Blessing of Christ by David Wilkerson | In this sermon, the preacher emphasizes the importance of dealing with the things that hinder our relationship with God. He highlights how God desires to bless and use us, but ther |
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Studies in Romans-10 by William MacDonald | In this sermon, G. Campbell Morgan emphasizes the profound impact of preaching the gospel. He highlights that every soul that is saved through the preaching of the gospel is not on |
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What Did the First Generation Christians Practice? by Victor Choudhrie | This sermon emphasizes the practices of the first generation Christians, focusing on Apostolic teaching, fellowship as a family of God, the importance of sharing and caring, and th |
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The Purpose of God by David Ravenhill | This sermon emphasizes the core purpose of God, likening it to a jigsaw puzzle where each piece represents a different aspect of God's plan. It highlights the need for believers to |
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Power and Sanctification by G.W. North | G.W. North emphasizes the dual aspects of the Holy Spirit's power in the life of a believer, focusing on both miraculous works and the essential process of sanctification. He highl |
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What Paul Said About Holiness 1 by Aaron Hills | Aaron Hills preaches on the importance of sanctification as a second work of grace in the hearts of believers. Paul's letters to the Thessalonians emphasize God's will for sanctifi |
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Sanctified Wholly by David Shelby Corlett | David Shelby Corlett preaches on entire sanctification, explaining it as the work of grace by which God cleanses the born-again individual from the sinful nature remaining in the h |