Numbers 8 (KJV)
Read Numbers chapter 8 in the King James Version of the Holy Bible.
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Word Meaning
Consecration (קָדַשׁ (Qadash))
Setting apart something or someone as dedicated entirely to God
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Sacrifice (זֶבַח (Zevach) / θυσία (Thysia))
An offering presented to God; ultimately fulfilled in Christ
Numbers 8 Summary
Numbers 8 describes the setting up of the tabernacle lampstand and the purification and dedication of the Levites for service. The Levites were ceremonially cleansed, presented as a 'wave offering' before God, and set apart from the rest of Israel.
The Levites served as substitutes for Israel's firstborn, whom God had claimed during the Exodus. Their consecration made them living sacrifices — dedicated entirely to God's service in the tabernacle.
Key Themes
Levitical ConsecrationLiving SacrificeSubstitutionary ServiceLight of God
Key Verses in Numbers 8
"Thus shalt thou separate the Levites from among the children of Israel: and the Levites shall be mine."
— Numbers 8:14
God claimed the Levites as His own, replacing the firstborn of every family.
Life Application
Like the Levites, you are called to be set apart for God's purposes. Your life is a living sacrifice — dedicated not to the temple but to serving God wherever He places you.
Frequently Asked Questions
Why were the Levites set apart?
They served as substitutes for Israel's firstborn, dedicated to tabernacle service in place of every family's oldest son.
What age did Levites serve?
Levites served from age 25 to 50, after which they assisted but no longer performed the heavy work of tabernacle service.
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