Numbers 8:3

BSB · Public Domain (CC0)

“And Aaron did so; he set up the lamps facing toward the front of the lampstand, just as the LORD had commanded Moses.”

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BSBPD

“And Aaron did so; he set up the lamps facing toward the front of the lampstand, just as the LORD had commanded Moses.”

Berean Standard Bible · Public Domain (CC0)
KJVPD

“And Aaron did so; he lighted the lamps thereof over against the candlestick, as the Lord commanded Moses.”

King James Version · Public Domain
ASVPD

“And Aaron did so; he lighted the lamps thereof so as to give light in front of the candlestick, as Jehovah commanded Moses.”

American Standard Version · Public Domain
YLTPD

“And Aaron doth so; over-against the face of the candlestick he hath caused its lights to go up, as Jehovah hath commanded Moses.”

Young's Literal Translation · Public Domain
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Cross references

Other passages that echo Numbers 8:3 — 2 related verses from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge.

  1. Exodus 39:37the pure gold lampstand with its row of lamps and all its utensils, as well as the oil for the light;
  2. Exodus 40:25and set up the lamps before the LORD, just as the LORD had commanded him.

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