· Translation: KJV

Numbers 4:36Those who were numbered of them by their families were two thousand seven hundred fifty.

The setting

Sinai Peninsula, ~1450 BC. Moses conducts a detailed census of Levite families assigned to carry and maintain the Tabernacle as Israel prepares to move toward the Promised Land.

The emotion here: meticulous reverence while recording God's precise organization

The original word

paqad (פָּקַד) — to number with purpose, assign responsibility, not just count

Why it matters

2,750 Kohathites were the exact number needed to carry the ark and holy furniture without overcrowding

Read with care

What most readers miss in Numbers 4:36

This isn't just bookkeeping — God assigned the exact number needed for each sacred task

Common misconceptionPeople think this is boring record-keeping, but it shows God values precise organization and that every person has a specific role in His plan.

Bible Genome reading

Numbers 4:36 — Bible Genome reading

SpeakerNarrator
Eraexodus
Primary emotionresting
Literary typenarrative

Emotional genome

Comfort power30%
Quotability30%
Memorability40%
Crisis relevance20%
Standalone40%
Themes:census resultsspecific numberscompletion

In context

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Open Numbers 4

Numbers 4:36 comes from the book of Numbers, written during the exodus period. These words are attributed to Narrator. The dominant emotion in this verse is resting, with a comfort power of 30% and a tone that is conversational. It belongs to the narrative genre of biblical literature. Key themes include census results, specific numbers, completion. Notable phrases: two thousand seven hundred fifty; numbered of them; by their families.

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