Numbers 4:16

Numbers 4:16 in other versions

• King James Version (KJV)And to the office of Eleazar the son of Aaron the priest pertaineth the oil for the light, and the sweet incense, and the daily meat offering, and the anointing oil, and the oversight of all the tabernacle, and of all that therein is, in the sanctuary, and in the vessels thereof.
• New International Version (NIV)“Eleazar son of Aaron, the priest, is to have charge of the oil for the light, the fragrant incense, the regular grain offering and the anointing oil. He is to be in charge of the entire tabernacle and everything in it, including its holy furnishings and articles.”
• English Standard Version (ESV)"And Eleazar the son of Aaron the priest shall have charge of the oil for the light, the fragrant incense, the regular grain offering, and the anointing oil, with the oversight of the whole tabernacle and all that is in it, of the sanctuary and its vessels."
• New King James Version (NKJV)“The appointed duty of Eleazar the son of Aaron the priest is the oil for the light, the sweet incense, the daily grain offering, the anointing oil, the oversight of all the tabernacle, of all that is in it, with the sanctuary and its furnishings.”

Context of Numbers 4:16

14and place all the equipment on it that they use in serving: the firepans, meat forks, shovels, and basins — all the equipment of the altar. They are to spread a covering made of fine leather over it and insert its poles. 15“Aaron and his sons are to finish covering the holy objects and all their equipment whenever the camp is to move on. The Kohathites will come and carry them, but they are not to touch the holy objects or they will die. These are the transportation duties of the Kohathites regarding the tent of meeting. “Eleazar, son of Aaron the priest, has oversight of the lamp oil, the fragrant incense, the daily grain offering, and the anointing oil. He has oversight of the entire tabernacle and everything in it, the holy objects and their utensils.” 17Then the Lord spoke to Moses and Aaron: 18“Do not allow the Kohathite tribal clans to be wiped out from the Levites.

Numbers 4:16 word by word

וּפְקֻדַּ֞ת אֶלְעָזָ֣ר׀ בֶּן־אַהֲרֹ֣ן הַכֹּהֵ֗ן שֶׁ֤מֶן הַמָּאוֹר֙ וּקְטֹ֣רֶת הַסַּמִּ֔ים וּמִנְחַ֥ת הַתָּמִ֖יד וְשֶׁ֣מֶן הַמִּשְׁחָ֑ה פְּקֻדַּ֗ת כָּל־הַמִּשְׁכָּן֙ וְכָל־אֲשֶׁר־בּ֔וֹ בְּקֹ֖דֶשׁ וּבְכֵלָֽיו׃ סRead the interlinear

Words taken from the KJV.

• And to the officeפְּקֻדָּהpeqûddâh · punishmentH6486
• of Eleazarאֶלְעָזָר'el‛âzâr · EleazarH499
• the sonבֵּןbên · son: childH1121
• of Aaronאַהֲרֹן'ahărôn · AaronH175
• the priestכֹּהֵןkôhên · priestH3548
• the oilשֶׁ֫מֶןshemen · oilH8081
• for the lightמָאוֹרmâ'ôr mâ'ôr me'ôrâh me'ôrâh · lightH3974
• and the sweetסַםsam · spiceH5561
• incenseקְטֹ֫רֶתqeţôreth · incenseH7004
• and the dailyתָּמִידtâmîyd · continuallyH8548
• meat offeringמִנְחָהminchâh · offeringH4503
• and the anointingמִשְׁחָהmishchâh moshchâh · anointingH4888
• of all the tabernacleמִשְׁכָּןmishkân · tabernacleH4908
• in the sanctuaryקֹ֫דֶשׁqôdesh · holinessH6944
• and in the vesselsכְּלִיkelîy · article/utensilH3627

Cross-references for Numbers 4:16

• Numbers 3:32The chief of the Levite leaders was Eleazar son of Aaron the priest; he had oversight of those responsible for the duties of the sanctuary.
• Exodus 25:6oil for the light; spices for the anointing oil and for the fragrant incense;
• Exodus 27:20“You are to command the Israelites to bring you pure oil from crushed olives for the light, in order to keep the lamp burning regularly.
• Leviticus 24:2“Command the Israelites to bring you pure oil from crushed olives for the light, in order to keep the lamp burning regularly.
• Exodus 30:34The Lord said to Moses, “Take fragrant spices: stacte, onycha, and galbanum; the spices and pure frankincense are to be in equal measures.
• Exodus 29:39In the morning offer one lamb, and at twilight offer the other lamb.
• Exodus 30:23“Take for yourself the finest spices: 12½ pounds of liquid myrrh, half as much (6¼ pounds) of fragrant cinnamon, 6¼ pounds of fragrant cane,
• Luke 4:18The Spirit of the Lord is on me, because he has anointed me to preach good news to the poor. He has sent me to proclaim release to the captives and recovery of sight to the blind, to set free the oppressed,
• Acts 20:28Be on guard for yourselves and for all the flock of which the Holy Spirit has appointed you as overseers, to shepherd the church of God, which he purchased with his own blood.
• 1 Corinthians 4:1A person should think of us in this way: as servants of Christ and managers of the mysteries of God.
• 1 Timothy 2:5For there is one God and one mediator between God and mankind, the man Christ Jesus,
• Hebrews 3:1Therefore, holy brothers and sisters, who share in a heavenly calling, consider Jesus, the apostle and high priest of our confession.
• 1 Peter 2:25For you were like sheep going astray, but you have now returned to the Shepherd and Overseer of your souls.
• 1 Peter 5:1I exhort the elders among you as a fellow elder and witness to the sufferings of Christ, as well as one who shares in the glory about to be revealed:

Commentaries on Numbers 4:16

• Matthew Henry Concise Commentary · v. 4-20Verses 4-20 The Kohathites were to carry the holy things of the tabernacle. All the holy things were to be covered; not only for security and respect, but to keep them from being seen. This not only marked the reverence due to holy things, but the mystery of the things signified by those types, and the darkness of the dispensation. But now, through Christ, the case is altered, and we are encouraged to come boldly to the throne of grace.Read the comment
• Tyndale Open Study Notes · v. 4-20The duties of the Kohathites come first because they handled the most holy objects (see 3:27–32). This might be because Aaron and the priests came from this clan (1 Chronicles 6:2–3). Their tasks included carrying, setting up, and folding up these holy and very important coverings and furnishings. The items entrusted to Kohath's descendants were very valuable. These included: the ark of the Testimony, the table of the Bread of the Presence, the lampstand…Read the comment
• Jamieson–Fausset–Brown Commentary · v. 1616. to the office of Eleazar ... pertaineth the oil for the light, and the sweet incense, &c.--He was charged with the special duty of superintending the squadron who were employed in the carrying of the sacred furniture; besides, to his personal care were committed the materials requisite for the daily service, and which it was necessary he should have easily at his command (Ex 29:38).Read the comment

Topics related to Numbers 4:16

• Eleazar (Eleazer)
• Offerings
• Oil
• Priest
• Tabernacle

In the dictionaries

• Aaron
• Eleazar
• Meat Offering
• Sweet Incense
• Appoint
• David
• Kohathites
• Ministry
• Proportion
• Sinai

Commentaries on Numbers 4

• Adam Clarke Bible Commentary
• Barnes’ Notes on the Bible
• Matthew Henry Concise Commentary
• Tyndale Open Study Notes
• Jamieson–Fausset–Brown Commentary
• Rashi on Tanakh
• Calvin’s Commentaries
• Keil & Delitzsch Commentary
• John Wesley’s Notes
• Darby Translation Notes
• Geneva Bible Translation Notes
• Kingcomments
• Matthew Henry’s Complete Commentary
• Matthew Henry’s Modern English Commentary
• Scofield Reference Notes, 1917 Edition
• Seventh-day Adventist Bible Commentary
• EGW Writings