Numbers 8:3
Meaning, cross-references, and a prayer for Numbers 8:3 — by Collins Asein
Quick Summary
Numbers 8:3 is a verse from the book of Numbers in the Old Testament. The KJV reads: "And Aaron did so; he lighted the lamps thereof over against the candlestick, as the LORD commanded Moses." Below you will find the full verse text, cross-references, meaning, and a prayer based on this scripture.
Numbers 8:3 — KJV
“And Aaron did so; he lighted the lamps thereof over against the candlestick, as the LORD commanded Moses.”
— Numbers 8:3 (KJV)
Numbers 8:3 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 8:3
“And the LORD said unto Moses and Aaron, This is the ordinance of the passover: There shall no stranger eat thereof:”
Shares key themes with Numbers 8:3: aaron, thereof, over
“And he lighted the lamps before the LORD; as the LORD commanded Moses.”
Shares key themes with Numbers 8:3: lighted, lamps, lord
“And all Israel, and their elders, and officers, and their judges, stood on this side the ark and on that side before the priests the Levites, which bare the ark of the covenant of the LORD, as well the stranger, as he that was born among them; half of them over against mount Gerizim, and half of them over against mount Ebal; as Moses the servant of the LORD had commanded before, that they should bless the people of Israel.”
Shares key themes with Numbers 8:3: over, against, lord
“And it came to pass, when the congregation was gathered against Moses and against Aaron, that they looked toward the tabernacle of the congregation: and, behold, the cloud covered it, and the glory of the LORD appeared.”
Shares key themes with Numbers 8:3: aaron, over, against
“And the anger of the LORD was kindled against Moses, and he said, Is not Aaron the Levite thy brother? I know that he can speak well. And also, behold, he cometh forth to meet thee: and when he seeth thee, he will be glad in his heart.”
Shares key themes with Numbers 8:3: aaron, against, lord
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