Parallel Verses
International Standard Version
Bring the descendants of Levi into the LORD's presence and have the Israelis lay their hands on the descendants of Levi.
New American Standard Bible
and present the Levites before the Lord; and the sons of Israel
King James Version
And thou shalt bring the Levites before the LORD: and the children of Israel shall put their hands upon the Levites:
Holman Bible
Then present the Levites before the Lord, and have the Israelites lay their hands on them.
A Conservative Version
and thou shall present the Levites before LORD. And the sons of Israel shall lay their hands upon the Levites.
American Standard Version
and thou shalt present the Levites before Jehovah. And the children of Israel shall lay their hands upon the Levites:
Amplified
and present the Levites before the Lord, and the Israelites shall lay their hands on the Levites.
Bible in Basic English
And you are to take the Levites before the Lord: and the children of Israel are to put their hands on them:
Darby Translation
And thou shalt bring the Levites before Jehovah; and the children of Israel shall put their hands upon the Levites.
Julia Smith Translation
And bring near the Levites before Jehovah: and the sons of Israel placed their hands upon the Levites.
King James 2000
And you shall bring the Levites before the LORD: and the children of Israel shall put their hands upon the Levites:
Lexham Expanded Bible
And you will bring the Levites {before Yahweh}, and the {Israelites} will lay their hands on the Levites,
Modern King James verseion
And you shall bring the Levites before Jehovah. And the sons of Israel shall put their hands upon the Levites.
Modern Spelling Tyndale-Coverdale
And bring the Levites before the LORD, and let the children of Israel put their hands upon the Levites.
NET Bible
Then you are to bring the Levites before the Lord, and the Israelites are to lay their hands on the Levites;
New Heart English Bible
You shall present the Levites before the LORD. The children of Israel shall lay their hands on the Levites,
The Emphasized Bible
and shalt bring the Levites near before Yahweh, - and the sons of Israel shall lean their hands upon the Levites;
Webster
And thou shalt bring the Levites before the LORD: and the children of Israel shall put their hands upon the Levites:
World English Bible
You shall present the Levites before Yahweh. The children of Israel shall lay their hands on the Levites,
Youngs Literal Translation
and thou hast brought near the Levites before Jehovah, and the sons of Israel have laid their hands on the Levites,
Themes
Hand » In ordaining the levites
hands » Laying on of » In ordination or consecration of men for service
hands » Imposition of, used in » Setting apart the levites
the Levites » Ceremonies at consecration of » Elders of israel laying their hands on them
Interlinear
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Word Count of 20 Translations in Numbers 8:10
Verse Info
Context Readings
Moses Consecrates The Levites
9 Assemble the descendants of Levi in front of the appointed place of meeting, and assemble the whole congregation of Israel, too. 10 Bring the descendants of Levi into the LORD's presence and have the Israelis lay their hands on the descendants of Levi. 11 "Then Aaron is to present the descendants of Levi as a wave offering before the LORD from the Israelis, because they are to work in the service of the LORD.
Phrases
Cross References
Leviticus 1:4
He is to lay his hand on the head of the burnt offering, and it will be accepted for him as an atonement on his behalf.
Acts 6:6
They had these men stand before the apostles, who prayed and laid their hands on them.
Numbers 3:45
"Separate the descendants of Levi in place of all the firstborn sons of Israel and the livestock of the descendants of Levi in place of their livestock. The descendants of Levi belong to me, since I am the LORD.
Acts 13:2-3
While they were worshiping the Lord and fasting, the Holy Spirit said, "Set Barnabas and Saul apart for me to do the work for which I called them."
1 Timothy 4:14
Do not neglect the gift that is in you, which was given to you through prophecy when the elders laid their hands on you.
1 Timothy 5:22
Do not ordain anyone hastily. Do not participate in the sins of others. Keep yourself pure.