Numbers 8:11
ContextNETBible | and Aaron is to offer 1 the Levites before the Lord as a wave offering from the Israelites, that they may do the work 2 of the Lord. |
XREF | Ex 29:24; Le 7:30; Le 8:27,29; Nu 1:49-53; Nu 3:5-43; Nu 6:20 |
NET © Notes |
1 tn The Hebrew text actually has “wave the Levites as a wave offering.” The wave offering was part of the ritual of the peace offering and indicated the priest’s portion being presented to God in a lifted, waving motion for all to see. The Levites were going to be in the sanctuary to serve the 2 tn The construction emphasizes the spiritual service of the Levites, using the infinitive construct of עָבַד (’avad) followed by its cognate accusative. |