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And I, behold, I have taken the Levites from among the children of Israel instead of all the firstborn that openeth the matrix among the children of Israel: therefore the Levites shall be mine;
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Verse 12 is found in chapter 3 of Numbers. The genealogy of Aaron introduces his sons and defines their priestly responsibilities. Nadab and Abihu are mentioned even though they had already died, reminding the reader that priestly service does not depend solely on biological continuity. The Levites are given to Aaron to assist in the sanctuary and appear as substitutes for Israel’s firstborn, whose consecration recalls the deliverance from Egypt.
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Compare Numbers 3:12 in different Bible versions and see how its wording varies between translations. These differences can help you better understand the meaning and context of the passage.
Deutsch · L1912 Siehe, ich habe die Leviten genommen unter den Kindern Israel für alle Erstgeburt, welche die Mutter bricht, unter den Kindern Israel, also daß die Leviten sollen mein sein.
Español · RVR1909 Y he aquí yo he tomado los Levitas de entre los hijos de Israel en lugar de todos los primogénitos que abren la matriz entre los hijos de Israel; serán pues míos los Levitas:
Español · NTBT «Yo he tomado a los levitas de entre los hijos de Israel en lugar de todo primogénito que abre la matriz entre los hijos de Israel; los levitas serán míos.
Français · LSG Voici, j'ai pris les Lévites du milieu des enfants d'Israël, à la place de tous les premiers-nés, des premiers-nés des enfants d'Israël; et les Lévites m'appartiendront.
Italiano · DIO1885 Ecco, io ho presi i Leviti d’infra i figliuoli d’Israele in luogo di tutti i primogeniti che aprono la matrice fra i figliuoli d’Israele; perciò i Leviti saranno miei.
Português · ARC E eu, eis que tenho tomado os levitas do meio dos filhos de Israel, em lugar de todo o primogênito, que abre a madre, entre os filhos de Israel; e os levitas serão meus.
中文 · RCUV 「看哪，我從 以色列 人中選了 利未 人，代替 以色列 人中所有頭胎的長子； 利未 人要歸我。
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