Numbers 3:49
New International Version
So Moses collected the redemption money from those who exceeded the number redeemed by the Levites.

New Living Translation
So Moses collected the silver for redeeming the firstborn sons of Israel who exceeded the number of Levites.

English Standard Version
So Moses took the redemption money from those who were over and above those redeemed by the Levites.

Berean Standard Bible
So Moses collected the redemption money from those in excess of the number redeemed by the Levites.

King James Bible
And Moses took the redemption money of them that were over and above them that were redeemed by the Levites:

New King James Version
So Moses took the redemption money from those who were over and above those who were redeemed by the Levites.

New American Standard Bible
So Moses took the redemption money from those who were in excess of the number of those redeemed by the Levites;

NASB 1995
So Moses took the ransom money from those who were in excess, beyond those ransomed by the Levites;

NASB 1977
So Moses took the ransom money from those who were in excess, beyond those ransomed by the Levites;

Legacy Standard Bible
So Moses took the money of the redemption price from those who were in excess, beyond those redeemed by the Levites;

Amplified Bible
So Moses took the ransom (redemption) money from those who were in excess, beyond those ransomed by the Levites;

Christian Standard Bible
So Moses collected the redemption amount from those in excess of the ones redeemed by the Levites.

Holman Christian Standard Bible
So Moses collected the redemption money from those in excess of the ones redeemed by the Levites.

American Standard Version
And Moses took the redemption-money from them that were over and above them that were redeemed by the Levites;

Contemporary English Version
Moses collected the silver from the extra 273 first-born men and boys,

English Revised Version
And Moses took the redemption-money from them that were over and above them that were redeemed by the Levites:

GOD'S WORD® Translation
So Moses took this ransom money from the Israelites who outnumbered the Levites.

Good News Translation
Moses obeyed and took

International Standard Version
So Moses took the ransom money to account for the difference in the total number of those redeemed by the descendants of Levi.

Majority Standard Bible
So Moses collected the redemption money from those in excess of the number redeemed by the Levites.

NET Bible
So Moses took the redemption money from those who were in excess of those redeemed by the Levites.

New Heart English Bible
Moses took the redemption money from those who exceeded the number of those who were redeemed by the Levites;

Webster's Bible Translation
And Moses took the redemption-money of them that were over and above them that were redeemed by the Levites:

World English Bible
Moses took the redemption money from those who exceeded the number of those who were redeemed by the Levites;
Literal Translations
Literal Standard Version
And Moses takes the ransom money from those over and above those ransomed by the Levites;

Young's Literal Translation
And Moses taketh the ransom money from those over and above those ransomed by the Levites;

Smith's Literal Translation
And Moses will take the silver of the price of their redemption, from those remaining over them redeemed of the Levites.
Catholic Translations
Douay-Rheims Bible
Moses therefore took the money of them that were above, and whom they had redeemed from the Levites,

Catholic Public Domain Version
Therefore, Moses took the money for those that were in excess, and whom they had redeemed from the Levites

New American Bible
So Moses took the redemption money for those over and above the ones redeemed by the Levites.

New Revised Standard Version
So Moses took the redemption money from those who were over and above those redeemed by the Levites;
Translations from Aramaic
Lamsa Bible
So Moses took the redemption money from those who were over and above them that were redeemed by the Levites;

Peshitta Holy Bible Translated
And Moshe took the money of redemption from those who exceeded for the redemption of the Levites.
OT Translations
JPS Tanakh 1917
And Moses took the redemption-money from them that were over and above them that were redeemed by the Levites;

Brenton Septuagint Translation
And Moses took the silver, the ransom of those that exceeded in number the redemption of the Levites.

Additional Translations ...
Audio Bible



Context
The Redemption of the Firstborn
48Give the money to Aaron and his sons as the redemption price for the excess among the Israelites.” 49So Moses collected the redemption money from those in excess of the number redeemed by the Levites. 50He collected the money from the firstborn of the Israelites: 1,365 shekels, according to the sanctuary shekel.…

Cross References
Exodus 30:12-16
“When you take a census of the Israelites to number them, each man must pay the LORD a ransom for his life when he is counted. Then no plague will come upon them when they are numbered. / Everyone who crosses over to those counted must pay a half shekel, according to the sanctuary shekel, which weighs twenty gerahs. This half shekel is an offering to the LORD. / Everyone twenty years of age or older who crosses over must give this offering to the LORD. ...

Leviticus 27:2-8
“Speak to the Israelites and say to them, ‘When someone makes a special vow to the LORD involving the value of persons, / if the valuation concerns a male from twenty to sixty years of age, then your valuation shall be fifty shekels of silver, according to the sanctuary shekel. / Or if it is a female, then your valuation shall be thirty shekels. ...

Exodus 13:13
You must redeem every firstborn donkey with a lamb, and if you do not redeem it, you are to break its neck. And every firstborn of your sons you must redeem.

Exodus 34:20
You must redeem the firstborn of a donkey with a lamb; but if you do not redeem it, you are to break its neck. You must redeem all the firstborn of your sons. No one shall appear before Me empty-handed.

Leviticus 25:47-52
If a foreigner residing among you prospers, but your countryman dwelling near him becomes destitute and sells himself to the foreigner or to a member of his clan, / he retains the right of redemption after he has sold himself. One of his brothers may redeem him: / either his uncle or cousin or any close relative from his clan may redeem him. Or if he prospers, he may redeem himself. ...

1 Peter 1:18-19
For you know that it was not with perishable things such as silver or gold that you were redeemed from the empty way of life you inherited from your forefathers, / but with the precious blood of Christ, a lamb without blemish or spot.

Matthew 20:28
just as the Son of Man did not come to be served, but to serve, and to give His life as a ransom for many.”

1 Corinthians 6:20
you were bought at a price. Therefore glorify God with your body.

1 Corinthians 7:23
You were bought at a price; do not become slaves of men.

Ephesians 1:7
In Him we have redemption through His blood, the forgiveness of our trespasses, according to the riches of His grace

Colossians 1:14
in whom we have redemption, the forgiveness of sins.

Hebrews 9:12
He did not enter by the blood of goats and calves, but He entered the Most Holy Place once for all by His own blood, thus securing eternal redemption.

Hebrews 9:15
Therefore Christ is the mediator of a new covenant, so that those who are called may receive the promised eternal inheritance, now that He has died to redeem them from the transgressions committed under the first covenant.

1 Timothy 2:6
who gave Himself as a ransom for all—the testimony that was given at just the right time.

Galatians 3:13
Christ redeemed us from the curse of the law by becoming a curse for us. For it is written: “Cursed is everyone who is hung on a tree.”


Treasury of Scripture

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1. The sons of Aaron
5. The Levites are given to the priests instead of the firstborn
14. Are numbered by their families
21. The families, number, and charge of the Gershonites
27. Of the Kohathites
33. Of the Merarites
38. The place and charge of Moses and Aaron
40. The firstborn are freed by the Levites
44. The balances are refunded














So Moses
The mention of Moses here is significant as he is the central human figure in the Pentateuch, serving as the leader and mediator between God and the Israelites. His role as a faithful servant is emphasized throughout the Scriptures, and his obedience in collecting the redemption money underscores his dedication to fulfilling God's commands. Historically, Moses is seen as a type of Christ, a deliverer and lawgiver, which adds depth to his actions in this verse.

collected
The act of collecting here is not merely a financial transaction but a fulfillment of divine instruction. The Hebrew root for "collected" (לָקַח, laqach) often implies taking or receiving with purpose. This collection was an act of obedience and a demonstration of the Israelites' commitment to God's covenant. It reflects the broader biblical theme of stewardship and responsibility in handling what God has entrusted to His people.

the redemption money
Redemption is a central theme in the Bible, pointing to the ultimate redemption through Christ. The Hebrew word for redemption (פִּדְיוֹם, pidyon) signifies a ransom or price paid for liberation. In this context, it refers to the money paid to redeem the firstborn of Israel, who were initially consecrated to God. This prefigures the New Testament concept of Christ as our Redeemer, who paid the ultimate price for our freedom from sin.

from those in excess
This phrase highlights the meticulous nature of God's instructions. The Levites were set apart for service, and their number was to match the number of firstborn Israelites. The "excess" refers to the firstborn who outnumbered the Levites, necessitating a redemption price. This detail underscores God's orderliness and precision, reflecting His nature as a God of order and justice.

of the number redeemed
The concept of being "redeemed" is profound, indicating a transfer from one state to another. In the Old Testament, redemption often involved a physical or social deliverance, while in the New Testament, it takes on a spiritual dimension. The redemption of the firstborn here is a shadow of the greater redemption to come through Jesus Christ, who redeems us from the bondage of sin.

by the Levites
The Levites were chosen by God to serve in the tabernacle, representing the people before God. Their role as substitutes for the firstborn of Israel is significant, as it points to the idea of substitutionary atonement, a key doctrine in Christian theology. The Levites' service foreshadows the ultimate service and sacrifice of Christ, our High Priest, who intercedes on our behalf.

(49) Redeemed by the Levites.--i.e., who were redeemed by the substitution of the Levites in their place.



Parallel Commentaries ...


Hebrew
So Moses
מֹשֶׁ֔ה (mō·šeh)
Noun - proper - masculine singular
Strong's 4872: Moses -- a great Israelite leader, prophet and lawgiver

collected
וַיִּקַּ֣ח (way·yiq·qaḥ)
Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine singular
Strong's 3947: To take

the redemption
הַפִּדְי֑וֹם (hap·piḏ·yō·wm)
Article | Noun - masculine singular
Strong's 6306: Ransom, that were redeemed, redemption

money
כֶּ֣סֶף (ke·sep̄)
Noun - masculine singular construct
Strong's 3701: Silver, money

from those in excess
הָעֹ֣דְפִ֔ים (hā·‘ō·ḏə·p̄îm)
Article | Verb - Qal - Participle - masculine plural
Strong's 5736: To remain over, be in excess

of
עַ֖ל (‘al)
Preposition
Strong's 5921: Above, over, upon, against

the number redeemed
פְּדוּיֵ֥י (pə·ḏū·yê)
Verb - Qal - QalPassParticiple - masculine plural construct
Strong's 6302: That are to be that were redeemed

by the Levites.
הַלְוִיִּֽם׃ (hal·wî·yim)
Article | Noun - proper - masculine plural
Strong's 3881: Levites -- descendant of Levi


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