Numbers 8:16 - Revised Version 1885 For they are wholly given unto me from among the children of Israel; instead of all that openeth the womb, even the firstborn of all the children of Israel, have I taken them unto me. More versionsKing James Version (Oxford) 1769 For they are wholly given unto me from among the children of Israel; instead of such as open every womb, even instead of the firstborn of all the children of Israel, have I taken them unto me. Amplified Bible - Classic Edition For they are wholly given to Me from among the Israelites; instead of all who open the womb, the firstborn of all the Israelites, I have taken the Levites for Myself. American Standard Version (1901) For they are wholly given unto me from among the children of Israel; instead of all that openeth the womb, even the first-born of all the children of Israel, have I taken them unto me. Common English Bible They are given over to me from the Israelites in place of all the newborn, the oldest of all the Israelites. I take them for myself. Catholic Public Domain Version I have accepted them in place of the firstborn which open every womb in Israel. Douay-Rheims version of The Bible - 1752 version I have taken them instead of the firstborn that open every womb in Israel. |