Numbers 4:26 Meaning and Explanation
“And the hangings of the court, and the hanging for the door of the gate of the court, which is by the tabernacle and by the altar round about, and their cords, and all the instruments of their service, and all that is made for them: so shall they serve.”
King James Version (KJV)
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Read Full Chapter →Gershonites also carry the courtyard curtains, gates, cords, and all equipment needed to set up the outer enclosure.
The Context of Numbers 4:26
Gershonites' courtyard duties: hangings, gates, cords, and support equipment.
What Does Numbers 4:26 Mean?
The courtyard surrounding the tabernacle is formed by linen hangings suspended by cords and posts. Gershonites manage these curtains, the gate hangings, the cords, and all hardware ('instruments') needed to enclose the sacred space. This work extends the tabernacle's protection to the broader court area.
The phrase 'all that is made for them' shows completeness: nothing is left behind. The Gershonites' service encompasses not just the tabernacle itself but the entire courtyard system. Their labor creates the physical and protective boundary between the holy ground of worship and the surrounding camp.
Frequently Asked Questions About Numbers 4:26
What does Numbers 4:26 mean?
Gershonites also carry the courtyard curtains, gates, cords, and all equipment needed to set up the outer enclosure.
What is the context of Numbers 4:26?
Gershonites' courtyard duties: hangings, gates, cords, and support equipment.