Parallel Verses
Amplified
“Take the Levites from among the sons of Israel and cleanse them.
New American Standard Bible
“Take the Levites from among the sons of Israel and
King James Version
Take the Levites from among the children of Israel, and cleanse them.
Holman Bible
“Take the Levites from among the Israelites and ceremonially cleanse them.
International Standard Version
"Take the descendants of Levi from the Israelis and purify them.
A Conservative Version
Take the Levites from among the sons of Israel, and cleanse them.
American Standard Version
Take the Levites from among the children of Israel, and cleanse them.
Bible in Basic English
Take the Levites out from among the children of Israel and make them clean.
Darby Translation
Take the Levites from among the children of Israel, and cleanse them.
Julia Smith Translation
Take the Levites from the midst of the sons of Israel, and cleanse them.
King James 2000
Take the Levites from among the children of Israel, and cleanse them.
Lexham Expanded Bible
"Take the Levites from the midst of the {Israelites} and purify them.
Modern King James verseion
Take the Levites from among the sons of Israel, and purify them.
Modern Spelling Tyndale-Coverdale
"Take the Levites from among the children of Israel, and cleanse them.
NET Bible
"Take the Levites from among the Israelites and purify them.
New Heart English Bible
"Take the Levites from among the children of Israel, and cleanse them.
The Emphasized Bible
Take the Levites, out of the midst of the sons of Israel, - and thou shalt purify them.
Webster
Take the Levites from among the children of Israel, and cleanse them.
World English Bible
"Take the Levites from among the children of Israel, and cleanse them.
Youngs Literal Translation
'Take the Levites from the midst of the sons of Israel, and thou hast cleansed them.
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References
Word Count of 20 Translations in Numbers 8:6
Verse Info
Context Readings
Moses Consecrates The Levites
5
Again the Lord spoke to Moses, saying,
6 “Take the Levites from among the sons of Israel and cleanse them.
7
This is what you shall do to them to [ceremonially] cleanse them: sprinkle the water of purification on them, and let them use a razor over their whole body and wash their clothes, and they will be clean.
Cross References
Exodus 19:15
He said to the people, “Be prepared for the third day; do not
Isaiah 52:11
Depart, depart, go out from there (the lands of exile),
Touch no unclean thing;
Go out of the midst of her (Babylon), purify yourselves,
You who carry the articles of the Lord [on your journey from there].
2 Corinthians 7:1
Therefore, since we have these [great and wonderful] promises, beloved, let us cleanse ourselves from everything that contaminates body and spirit, completing holiness [living a consecrated life—a life set apart for God’s purpose] in the fear of God.
James 4:8
Come close to God [with a contrite heart] and He will come close to you. Wash your hands, you sinners; and purify your [unfaithful] hearts, you double-minded [people].