The holy tent was taken down. The men of Gershon and Merari started out. They carried the tent.

帐幕拆卸，革顺的子孙和米拉利的子孙就抬着帐幕先往前行。

帐幕拆卸了，革顺的子孙和米拉利的子孙就抬着帐幕往前行。

帐幕拆卸了，革顺的子孙和米拉利的子孙就抬着帐幕往前行。

然后，圣幕被拆下，革顺和米拉利的子孙抬着圣幕出发。

帐幕拆下来以后，革顺的子孙和米拉利的子孙，就抬着帐幕起行。

帳幕拆卸，革順的子孫和米拉利的子孫就擡着帳幕先往前行。

帳幕拆卸了，革順的子孫和米拉利的子孫就抬着帳幕往前行。

帳幕拆卸了，革順的子孫和米拉利的子孫就抬着帳幕往前行。

然後，聖幕被拆下，革順和米拉利的子孫抬著聖幕出發。

帳幕拆下來以後，革順的子孫和米拉利的子孫，就抬著帳幕起行。

帳幕拆卸下來，革順的子孫和米拉利的子孫、就抬着帳幕往前行。

繼而徹幕、革順米拉利子孫、負之啟行、

於是徙會幕、革順米喇哩子孫、負之遄征。

後撤幕運幕之革順子孫、與米拉利子孫啟行、○

Then the tabernacle was taken down, and the Gershonites and Merarites, who carried it, set out.

And when the tabernacle was taken down, the sons of Gershon and the sons of Merari, who carried the tabernacle, set out.

Then the Tabernacle was taken down, and the Gershonite and Merarite divisions of the Levites were next in the line of march, carrying the Tabernacle with them.

The tabernacle was then taken down, and the Gershonites and the Merarites set out, transporting the tabernacle.

Then the tabernacle was taken down; and the sons of Gershon and the sons of Merari, who were carrying the tabernacle, set out.

Then the tabernacle was taken down; and the sons of Gershon and the sons of Merari set out, carrying the tabernacle.

And the tabernacle was taken down; and the sons of Gershon and the sons of Merari, who bare the tabernacle, set forward.

The tabernacle was then taken down, and the Gershonites and the Merarites set out, transporting the tabernacle.

And the tabernacle was taken down; and the sons of Gershon and the sons of Merari set forward, bearing the tabernacle.

Then the tabernacle was dismantled, and the sons of Gershon and the sons of Merari set out, carrying the tabernacle.

The tabernacle was taken down; and the sons of Gershon and the sons of Merari, who bore the tabernacle, went forward.

So Moses gave the carts and the oxen to the Levites.He gave two carts and four oxen to the men from the family of Gershon. They needed them to do their work.He gave four carts and eight oxen to the men from the family of Merari. They needed them to do their work. All these men were under the direction of Ithamar the priest. He was the son of Aaron.

When the holy tent must be moved, the Levites must take it down. And when the tent must be set up, the Levites must do it. Anyone else who approaches it must be put to death.

They were responsible for taking care of the frames of the tent. They took care of its crossbars, posts and bases. They took care of all its supplies. In fact, they had to take care of everything connected with the use of all those things.They also took care of the posts of the courtyard around the holy tent. And they took care of the bases, tent stakes and ropes.

I know my tent will soon be removed. Our Lord Jesus Christ has made that clear to me.

Here are the duties of the families of Gershon at the tent of meeting. They were responsible for taking care of the holy tent and its coverings. They took care of the curtain at the entrance to the tent of meeting.They took care of the curtains of the courtyard. And they took care of the curtain at the entrance to the courtyard. The courtyard was all around the holy tent and altar. The families of Gershon also took care of the ropes. In fact, they had to take care of everything connected with the use of all those things.

The Lord said to Moses,“ Count the families of Gershon. Make a list of them family by family.Count all the men 30 to 50 years old. Those are the men who must come and serve at the tent of meeting.“ Here is how the families of Gershon must serve. They must carry things.They must carry the curtains of the holy tent of meeting. They must carry its covering and the outside covering of strong leather. They must carry the curtains that cover the entrance to the tent of meeting.They must carry the curtains of the courtyard. The courtyard is all around the holy tent and altar. They must carry the curtain for the entrance. They must carry the ropes. They must also carry all the supplies used for any purpose in the tent. The families of Gershon must do everything that needs to be done with those things.All their work must be done under the direction of Aaron and his sons. That includes carrying and everything else they do. Aaron and his sons must tell them what to carry. And that will be their work.It is what the families of Gershon must do at the tent of meeting. They must work under the direction of Ithamar the priest. He is the son of Aaron.“ Count the families of Merari. Count them family by family.Count all the men 30 to 50 years old. Those are the men who must come and serve at the tent of meeting.Here is the work they must do at the tent of meeting. They must carry the frames of the holy tent. They must carry its crossbars, posts and bases.They must also carry the posts of the courtyard. The courtyard is all around the holy tent. And they must carry the bases for the posts as well as their tent stakes and ropes. They must also carry all the supplies and everything connected with their use. Tell each man exactly what to carry.That is the work the families of Merari must do at the tent of meeting. They must work under the direction of Ithamar the priest. He is the son of Aaron.”

But Christ came to be the high priest of the good things already here now. When he came, he went through the greater and more perfect holy tent. This tent was not made with human hands. In other words, it is not a part of this creation.

We are receiving a kingdom that can’t be shaken. So let us be thankful. Then we can worship God in a way that pleases him. Let us worship him with deep respect and wonder.