Numbers 3:12
Meaning, cross-references, and a prayer for Numbers 3:12 — by Collins Asein
Quick Summary
Numbers 3:12 is a verse from the book of Numbers in the Old Testament. The KJV reads: "And I, behold, I have taken the Levites from among the children of Israel instead of all the firstborn that openeth the ..." Below you will find the full verse text, cross-references, meaning, and a prayer based on this scripture.
Numbers 3:12 — KJV
“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;”
— Numbers 3:12 (KJV)
Numbers 3:12 in Context — About the Book of Numbers
Numbers follows Israel through forty years of wilderness — a journey that should have taken eleven days. It is an honest record of grumbling, unbelief, and consequence, but also of God's patient provision: manna, water, guidance by cloud and fire, and the famous priestly blessing.
Cross-References for Numbers 3:12
“Take the Levites instead of all the firstborn among the children of Israel, and the cattle of the Levites instead of their cattle; and the Levites shall be mine: I am the LORD.”
Shares key themes with Numbers 3:12: levites, among, children
“Sanctify unto me all the firstborn, whatsoever openeth the womb among the children of Israel, both of man and of beast: it is mine.”
Shares key themes with Numbers 3:12: among, children, israel
“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.”
Shares key themes with Numbers 3:12: levites, among, children
“For they are wholly given unto me from among the children of Israel; instead of such as open every womb, even instead of the firstborn of all the children of Israel, have I taken them unto me.”
Shares key themes with Numbers 3:12: taken, among, children
“And I, behold, I have taken your brethren the Levites from among the children of Israel: to you they are given as a gift for the LORD, to do the service of the tabernacle of the congregation.”
Shares key themes with Numbers 3:12: behold, taken, levites
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