Numbers 8:10-11 - Compare All Versions
Numbers 8:10-11 NIV (New International Version)
You are to bring the Levites before the LORD, and the Israelites are to lay their hands on them. Aaron is to present the Levites before the LORD as a wave offering from the Israelites, so that they may be ready to do the work of the LORD.
Numbers 8:10-11 ESV (English Standard Version 2025)
When you bring the Levites before the LORD, the people of Israel shall lay their hands on the Levites, and Aaron shall offer the Levites before the LORD as a wave offering from the people of Israel, that they may do the service of the LORD.
Numbers 8:10-11 NLT (New Living Translation)
When you present the Levites before the LORD, the people of Israel must lay their hands on them. Raising his hands, Aaron must then present the Levites to the LORD as a special offering from the people of Israel, thus dedicating them to the LORD’s service.
Numbers 8:10-11 CSB (Christian Standard Bible)
Then present the Levites before the LORD, and have the Israelites lay their hands on them. Aaron is to present the Levites before the LORD as a presentation offering from the Israelites, so that they may perform the LORD’s work.
Numbers 8:10-11 KJV (King James Version)
and thou shalt bring the Levites before the LORD: and the children of Israel shall put their hands upon the Levites: 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.
Numbers 8:10-11 NKJV (New King James Version)
So you shall bring the Levites before the LORD, and the children of Israel shall lay their hands on the Levites; and Aaron shall offer the Levites before the LORD like a wave offering from the children of Israel, that they may perform the work of the LORD.
Numbers 8:8-11 MSG (The Message)
“Have them take a young bull with its accompanying Grain-Offering of fine flour mixed with oil, plus a second young bull for an Absolution-Offering. Bring the Levites to the front of the Tent of Meeting and gather the entire community of Israel. Present the Levites before GOD as the People of Israel lay their hands on them. Aaron will present the Levites before GOD as a Wave-Offering from the People of Israel so that they will be ready to do GOD’s work.
Numbers 8:10-11 NASB2020 (New American Standard Bible - NASB)
and present the Levites before the LORD; and the sons of Israel shall lay their hands on the Levites. Aaron then shall present the Levites before the LORD as a wave offering from the sons of Israel, so that they may qualify to perform the service of the LORD.
Numbers 8:10-11 AMP (Amplified Bible)
and present the Levites before the LORD, and the Israelites shall lay their hands on the Levites. Aaron shall present the Levites before the LORD as a wave offering from the Israelites, so that they may perform the service of the LORD.
Numbers 8:10-11 NET (New English Translation)
Then you are to bring the Levites before the LORD, and the Israelites are to lay their hands on the Levites; and Aaron is to offer the Levites before the LORD as a wave offering from the Israelites, that they may do the work of the LORD.