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Numbers 4:4,15 - Compare All Versions

Numbers 4:4 NIV (New International Version)

“This is the work of the Kohathites at the tent of meeting: the care of the most holy things.

Numbers 4:15 NIV (New International Version)

“After Aaron and his sons have finished covering the holy furnishings and all the holy articles, and when the camp is ready to move, only then are the Kohathites to come and do the carrying. But they must not touch the holy things or they will die. The Kohathites are to carry those things that are in the tent of meeting.

Numbers 4:4 ESV (English Standard Version 2025)

This is the service of the sons of Kohath in the tent of meeting: the most holy things.

Numbers 4:15 ESV (English Standard Version 2025)

And when Aaron and his sons have finished covering the sanctuary and all the furnishings of the sanctuary, as the camp sets out, after that the sons of Kohath shall come to carry these, but they must not touch the holy things, lest they die. These are the things of the tent of meeting that the sons of Kohath are to carry.

Numbers 4:4 NLT (New Living Translation)

“The duties of the Kohathites at the Tabernacle will relate to the most sacred objects.

Numbers 4:15 NLT (New Living Translation)

The camp will be ready to move when Aaron and his sons have finished covering the sanctuary and all the sacred articles. The Kohathites will come and carry these things to the next destination. But they must not touch the sacred objects, or they will die. So these are the things from the Tabernacle that the Kohathites must carry.

Numbers 4:4 CSB (Christian Standard Bible)

“The service of the Kohathites at the tent of meeting concerns the most holy objects.

Numbers 4:15 CSB (Christian Standard Bible)

“Aaron and his sons are to finish covering the holy objects and all their equipment whenever the camp is to move on. The Kohathites will come and carry them, but they are not to touch the holy objects or they will die.  These are the transportation duties of the Kohathites regarding the tent of meeting.

Numbers 4:4 KJV (King James Version)

This shall be the service of the sons of Kohath in the tabernacle of the congregation, about the most holy things

Numbers 4:15 KJV (King James Version)

And when Aaron and his sons have made an end of covering the sanctuary, and all the vessels of the sanctuary, as the camp is to set forward; after that, the sons of Kohath shall come to bear it: but they shall not touch any holy thing, lest they die. These things are the burden of the sons of Kohath in the tabernacle of the congregation.

Numbers 4:4 NKJV (New King James Version)

“This is the service of the sons of Kohath in the tabernacle of meeting, relating to the most holy things

Numbers 4:15 NKJV (New King James Version)

And when Aaron and his sons have finished covering the sanctuary and all the furnishings of the sanctuary, when the camp is set to go, then the sons of Kohath shall come to carry them; but they shall not touch any holy thing, lest they die. “These are the things in the tabernacle of meeting which the sons of Kohath are to carry.

Numbers 4:4 MSG (The Message)

“This is the assigned work of the Kohathites in the Tent of Meeting: care of the most holy things.

Numbers 4:15 MSG (The Message)

“When Aaron and his sons have finished covering the holy furnishings and all the holy articles, and the camp is ready to set out, the Kohathites are to come and do the carrying. But they must not touch the holy things or they will die. The Kohathites are in charge of carrying all the things that are in the Tent of Meeting.

Numbers 4:4 NASB2020 (New American Standard Bible - NASB)

This is the work of the descendants of Kohath in the tent of meeting, concerning the most holy things.

Numbers 4:15 NASB2020 (New American Standard Bible - NASB)

When Aaron and his sons have finished covering the holy objects and all the furnishings of the sanctuary, when the camp is to set out, after that the sons of Kohath shall come to carry them by the poles, so that they will not touch the holy objects and die. These are the things in the tent of meeting that the sons of Kohath are to carry.

Numbers 4:4 AMP (Amplified Bible)

This is the work and responsibility of the sons of Kohath in the Tent of Meeting (tabernacle): the most holy things.

Numbers 4:15 AMP (Amplified Bible)

When Aaron and his sons have finished covering the sanctuary and all its furniture, as the camp sets out, after all that [is done, but not before], the sons of Kohath shall come to carry them [using the poles], so that they do not touch the holy things, and die. These are the things in the Tent of Meeting (tabernacle) which the sons of Kohath are to carry.

Numbers 4:4 NET (New English Translation)

This is the service of the Kohathites in the tent of meeting, relating to the most holy things.

Numbers 4:15 NET (New English Translation)

“When Aaron and his sons have finished covering the sanctuary and all the furnishings of the sanctuary, when the camp is ready to journey, then the Kohathites will come to carry them; but they must not touch any holy thing, or they will die. These are the responsibilities of the Kohathites with the tent of meeting.