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Numbers 3:41 Cross-References
Explore 8 cross-references for Numbers 3:41 from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge, connecting Numbers chapter 3 verse 41 to related passages throughout the Bible.
“And thou shalt take the Levites for me (I am the LORD) instead of all the firstborn among the children of Israel; and the cattle of the Levites instead of all the firstlings among the cattle of the children of Israel.”
Numbers 3:41 (KJV)
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Commentary on Numbers 3:41
This verse contains God's direct command to Moses regarding the Levites' consecration. The phrase "thou shalt take the Levites for me" (velaqachta et-haleviyim li) shows divine ownership—the Levites belong to God specifically. The parenthetical "I am the LORD" (ani YHWH) is a powerful assertion of divine authority and covenant identity, grounding the command in God's very character.The substitutionary principle is clear: "instead of all the firstborn" (tachat kol-bekhor). The preposition tachat means "in place of" or "as a substitute for." This establishes the Levites as representatives, stand...
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Cross-References for Numbers 3:41
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“behold”
“and the cattle of the Levites instead of their cattle; and the Levites shall be Mine”
“Who gave himself a ransom for all”
“even the firstborn of all the children of Israel”
“of all flesh which they offer to Yahweh”
“who offered burnt offerings and sacrificed peace offerings of oxen to Yahweh.”
“but to serve”
“and said”