BeMidbar (בְּמִדְבַּר)
Numbers 1:1 – 4:20
Fifth Aliyah
3:14
God spoke to Moses in the Sinai Desert [and] said,
God spoke to Moses in the Sinai Desert [and] said,
Vayedaber Adonay el-Moshe bemidbar Sinay lemor.
וַיְדַבֵּר יְהוָה אֶל-מֹשֶׁה, בְּמִדְבַּר סִינַי לֵאמֹר.
3:15
‘Take a tally of the Levites, family by family, according to their paternal lines. Count every male over one month old’.
‘Take a tally of the Levites, family by family, according to their paternal lines. Count every male over one month old’.
Pekod et-beney Levi leveyt avotam lemishpechotam kol-zachar miben-chodesh vamalah tifkedem.
פְּקֹד אֶת-בְּנֵי לֵוִי, לְבֵית אֲבֹתָם לְמִשְׁפְּחֹתָם: כָּל-זָכָר מִבֶּן-חֹדֶשׁ וָמַעְלָה, תִּפְקְדֵם.
3:16
Moses numbered them at God’s command, as he had been instructed.
Moses numbered them at God’s command, as he had been instructed.
Vayifkod otam Moshe al-pi Adonay ka’asher tsuvah.
וַיִּפְקֹד אֹתָם מֹשֶׁה, עַל-פִּי יְהוָה, כַּאֲשֶׁר, צֻוָּה.
3:17
By name, the sons of Levi were Gershon, Kehoth and Merari.
By name, the sons of Levi were Gershon, Kehoth and Merari.
Vayihyu-eleh veney-Levi bishmotam Gershon uKehat uMerari.
וַיִּהְיוּ-אֵלֶּה בְנֵי-לֵוִי, בִּשְׁמֹתָם–גֵּרְשׁוֹן, וּקְהָת וּמְרָרִי.
3:18
The sons of Gershon heading families were Livni and Shimi.
The sons of Gershon heading families were Livni and Shimi.
Ve’eleh shmot beney-Gershon lemishpechotam Livni veShim’i.
וְאֵלֶּה שְׁמוֹת בְּנֵי-גֵרְשׁוֹן, לְמִשְׁפְּחֹתָם–לִבְנִי, וְשִׁמְעִי.
3:19
The sons of Kehoth heading families were Amram, Yitzhar, Hebron, and Uzziel.
The sons of Kehoth heading families were Amram, Yitzhar, Hebron, and Uzziel.
Uveney Kehat lemishpechotam Amram veYitshar Chevron ve’Uzi’el.
וּבְנֵי קְהָת, לְמִשְׁפְּחֹתָם–עַמְרָם וְיִצְהָר, חֶבְרוֹן וְעֻזִּיאֵל.
3:20
The sons of Merari heading families were Machli and Mushi. These are the Levite families according to their paternal lines:
The sons of Merari heading families were Machli and Mushi. These are the Levite families according to their paternal lines:
Uveney Merari lemishpechotam Machli uMushi eleh hem mishpechot haLevi leveyt avotam.
וּבְנֵי מְרָרִי, לְמִשְׁפְּחֹתָם–מַחְלִי וּמוּשִׁי; אֵלֶּה הֵם מִשְׁפְּחֹת הַלֵּוִי, לְבֵית אֲבֹתָם.
3:21
For Gershon there was the Livnite family and the Shimite family. These were the Gershonite families.
For Gershon there was the Livnite family and the Shimite family. These were the Gershonite families.
Le-Gershon mishpachat haLivni umishpachat haShim’i eleh hem mishpechot haGershuni.
לְגֵרְשׁוֹן–מִשְׁפַּחַת הַלִּבְנִי, וּמִשְׁפַּחַת הַשִּׁמְעִי; אֵלֶּה הֵם, מִשְׁפְּחֹת הַגֵּרְשֻׁנִּי.
3:22
Numbering every male over one month old, their tally was 7500.
Numbering every male over one month old, their tally was 7500.
Pekudeyhem bemispar kol-zachar miben-chodesh vamalah pekudeyhem shiv’at alafim vachamesh me’ot.
פְּקֻדֵיהֶם בְּמִסְפַּר כָּל-זָכָר, מִבֶּן-חֹדֶשׁ וָמָעְלָה; פְּקֻדֵיהֶם, שִׁבְעַת אֲלָפִים וַחֲמֵשׁ מֵאוֹת.
3:23
The Gershonite family shall camp to the west, toward the back of the Tabernacle.
The Gershonite family shall camp to the west, toward the back of the Tabernacle.
Mishpechot haGershuni acharey haMishkan yachanu yamah.
מִשְׁפְּחֹת, הַגֵּרְשֻׁנִּי, אַחֲרֵי הַמִּשְׁכָּן יַחֲנוּ, יָמָּה.
3:24
Paternal leader of the Gershonites was Elyassaf son of La-el.
Paternal leader of the Gershonites was Elyassaf son of La-el.
Unesi veyt-av la-Gershuni Elyasaf ben-La’el.
וּנְשִׂיא בֵית-אָב, לַגֵּרְשֻׁנִּי, אֶלְיָסָף, בֶּן-לָאֵל.
3:25
The task of the descendants of Gershon involving the Communion Tent shall be the Tabernacle [tapestries], the over-tent, its roof, the drapes at the Communion Tent entrance,
The task of the descendants of Gershon involving the Communion Tent shall be the Tabernacle [tapestries], the over-tent, its roof, the drapes at the Communion Tent entrance,
Umishmeret bney-Gershon be’Ohel Mo’ed haMishkan veha’ohel michsehu umasach petach Ohel Mo’ed.
וּמִשְׁמֶרֶת בְּנֵי-גֵרְשׁוֹן בְּאֹהֶל מוֹעֵד, הַמִּשְׁכָּן וְהָאֹהֶל; מִכְסֵהוּ–וּמָסַךְ, פֶּתַח אֹהֶל מוֹעֵד.
3:26
the enclosure’s hangings, the drape at the entrance of the enclosure surrounding the Tabernacle and altar, and the ropes, as well as all the work involving [these items].
the enclosure’s hangings, the drape at the entrance of the enclosure surrounding the Tabernacle and altar, and the ropes, as well as all the work involving [these items].
Vekal’ey hechatser ve’et-masach petach hechatser asher al-haMishkan ve’al-hamizbe’ach saviv ve’et meytarav lechol avodato.
וְקַלְעֵי הֶחָצֵר, וְאֶת-מָסַךְ פֶּתַח הֶחָצֵר, אֲשֶׁר עַל-הַמִּשְׁכָּן וְעַל-הַמִּזְבֵּחַ, סָבִיב; וְאֵת, מֵיתָרָיו, לְכֹל, עֲבֹדָתוֹ.
3:27
For Kehoth, there was the Amramite family, the Yitzharite family, the Hebronite family, and the Uzzielite family. All these were the Kehothite families.
For Kehoth, there was the Amramite family, the Yitzharite family, the Hebronite family, and the Uzzielite family. All these were the Kehothite families.
Veli-Kehat mishpachat ha’Amrami umishpachat haYitshari umishpachat haChevroni umishpachat ha’Ozi’eli eleh hem mishpechot haKehati.
וְלִקְהָת, מִשְׁפַּחַת הַעַמְרָמִי וּמִשְׁפַּחַת הַיִּצְהָרִי, וּמִשְׁפַּחַת הַחֶבְרֹנִי, וּמִשְׁפַּחַת הָעָזִּיאֵלִי; אֵלֶּה הֵם, מִשְׁפְּחֹת הַקְּהָתִי.
3:28
The count of every male over one month old was 8600. They were in charge of the sacred articles.
The count of every male over one month old was 8600. They were in charge of the sacred articles.
Bemispar kol-zachar miben-chodesh vamalah shmonat alafim veshesh me’ot shomrey mishmeret hakodesh.
בְּמִסְפַּר, כָּל-זָכָר, מִבֶּן-חֹדֶשׁ, וָמָעְלָה–שְׁמֹנַת אֲלָפִים וְשֵׁשׁ מֵאוֹת, שֹׁמְרֵי מִשְׁמֶרֶת הַקֹּדֶשׁ.
3:29
The family of Kehoth’s descendants shall camp to the south side of the Tabernacle.
The family of Kehoth’s descendants shall camp to the south side of the Tabernacle.
Mishpechot beney-Kehat yachanu al yerech haMishkan teymanah.
מִשְׁפְּחֹת בְּנֵי-קְהָת, יַחֲנוּ, עַל יֶרֶךְ הַמִּשְׁכָּן, תֵּימָנָה.
3:30
Paternal leader of the Kehothite family is Eltzafan son of Uzziel.
Paternal leader of the Kehothite family is Eltzafan son of Uzziel.
Unesi veyt-av lemishpechot haKehati Elitsafan ben-Uzi’el.
וּנְשִׂיא בֵית-אָב, לְמִשְׁפְּחֹת הַקְּהָתִי, אֱלִיצָפָן, בֶּן-עֻזִּיאֵל.
3:31
Their charge shall be the ark, the table, the menorah, the [two] altars, the sacred utensils for [all] these, the [partition] drape, and all the work involving these [items].
Their charge shall be the ark, the table, the menorah, the [two] altars, the sacred utensils for [all] these, the [partition] drape, and all the work involving these [items].
Umishmartam ha’aron vehashulchan vehamenorah vehamizbechot uchley hakodesh asher yeshartu bahem vehamasach vechol avodato.
וּמִשְׁמַרְתָּם, הָאָרֹן וְהַשֻּׁלְחָן וְהַמְּנֹרָה וְהַמִּזְבְּחֹת, וּכְלֵי הַקֹּדֶשׁ, אֲשֶׁר יְשָׁרְתוּ בָּהֶם; וְהַמָּסָךְ–וְכֹל, עֲבֹדָתוֹ.
3:32
The one in charge of the Levites’ leaders shall be Eleazar, son of Aaron the priest. He shall be in charge of safeguarding the trust of the sacred articles.
The one in charge of the Levites’ leaders shall be Eleazar, son of Aaron the priest. He shall be in charge of safeguarding the trust of the sacred articles.
Unesi nesi’ey haLevi El’azar ben-Aharon hakohen pekudat shomrey mishmeret hakodesh.
וּנְשִׂיא נְשִׂיאֵי הַלֵּוִי, אֶלְעָזָר בֶּן-אַהֲרֹן הַכֹּהֵן, פְּקֻדַּת, שֹׁמְרֵי מִשְׁמֶרֶת הַקֹּדֶשׁ.
3:33
For Merari, there was the Machli family and the Mushi family. These were the families of Merari.
For Merari, there was the Machli family and the Mushi family. These were the families of Merari.
Li-Merari mishpachat haMachli umishpachat haMushi eleh hem mishpechot Merari.
לִמְרָרִי–מִשְׁפַּחַת הַמַּחְלִי, וּמִשְׁפַּחַת הַמּוּשִׁי; אֵלֶּה הֵם, מִשְׁפְּחֹת מְרָרִי.
3:34
Their tally, numbering every male over one month old, was 6200.
Their tally, numbering every male over one month old, was 6200.
Ufkudeyhem bemispar kol-zachar miben-chodesh vamalah sheshet alafim umatayim.
וּפְקֻדֵיהֶם בְּמִסְפַּר כָּל-זָכָר, מִבֶּן-חֹדֶשׁ וָמָעְלָה–שֵׁשֶׁת אֲלָפִים, וּמָאתָיִם.
3:35
Paternal leader of the families of Merari was Tzuriel son of Avichail. They shall camp to the north side of the Tabernacle.
Paternal leader of the families of Merari was Tzuriel son of Avichail. They shall camp to the north side of the Tabernacle.
Unesi veyt-av lemishpechot Merari Tsuri’el ben-Avichayil al yerech haMishkan yachanu tsafonah.
וּנְשִׂיא בֵית-אָב לְמִשְׁפְּחֹת מְרָרִי, צוּרִיאֵל בֶּן-אֲבִיחָיִל; עַל יֶרֶךְ הַמִּשְׁכָּן יַחֲנוּ, צָפֹנָה.
3:36
The appointed task of the descendants of Merari shall include the beams, crossbars, pillars and bases of the Tabernacle, all its utensils, and the associated work,
The appointed task of the descendants of Merari shall include the beams, crossbars, pillars and bases of the Tabernacle, all its utensils, and the associated work,
Ufkudat mishmeret beney Merari karshey haMishkan uvrichav ve’amudav va’adanav vechol-kelav vechol avodato.
וּפְקֻדַּת מִשְׁמֶרֶת, בְּנֵי מְרָרִי–קַרְשֵׁי הַמִּשְׁכָּן, וּבְרִיחָיו וְעַמֻּדָיו וַאֲדָנָיו; וְכָל-כֵּלָיו–וְכֹל, עֲבֹדָתוֹ.
3:37
as well as the pillars, bases, stakes and ropes of the surrounding enclosure.
as well as the pillars, bases, stakes and ropes of the surrounding enclosure.
Ve’amudey hechatser saviv ve’adneyhem vitedotam umeytreyhem.
וְעַמֻּדֵי הֶחָצֵר סָבִיב, וְאַדְנֵיהֶם; וִיתֵדֹתָם, וּמֵיתְרֵיהֶם.
3:38
Camping to the east, in front of the Tabernacle, shall be Moses and Aaron and his sons, those who keep charge of the sanctuary as a trust for the Israelites. Any unauthorized person who includes himself shall die.
Camping to the east, in front of the Tabernacle, shall be Moses and Aaron and his sons, those who keep charge of the sanctuary as a trust for the Israelites. Any unauthorized person who includes himself shall die.
Vehachonim lifney haMishkan kedemah lifney ohel-mo’ed mizrachah Moshe ve’Aharon uvanav shomrim mishmeret hamikdash lemishmeret beney Yisra’el vehazar hakarev yumat.
וְהַחֹנִים לִפְנֵי הַמִּשְׁכָּן קֵדְמָה לִפְנֵי אֹהֶל-מוֹעֵד מִזְרָחָה מֹשֶׁה וְאַהֲרֹן וּבָנָיו, שֹׁמְרִים מִשְׁמֶרֶת הַמִּקְדָּשׁ, לְמִשְׁמֶרֶת, בְּנֵי יִשְׂרָאֵל; וְהַזָּר הַקָּרֵב, יוּמָת.
3:39
The entire tally of the Levites was made by Moses and Aaron by families. There were 22,000 males over one month old.
The entire tally of the Levites was made by Moses and Aaron by families. There were 22,000 males over one month old.
Kol-pekudey haLevi’im asher pakad Moshe ve’Aharon al-pi Adonay lemishpechotam kol-zachar miben-chodesh vamalah shnayim ve’esrim alef.
כָּל-פְּקוּדֵי הַלְוִיִּם אֲשֶׁר פָּקַד מֹשֶׁה וְאַהֲרֹן, עַל-פִּי יְהוָה–לְמִשְׁפְּחֹתָם: כָּל-זָכָר מִבֶּן-חֹדֶשׁ וָמַעְלָה, שְׁנַיִם וְעֶשְׂרִים אָלֶף.