Posts Tagged ‘Levites’
Were only Levites allowed to use instruments in worship?
Question: Dear sir, Please help me resolve a question regarding the use of instrumental music in worship by Christians. Although it is not prohibited specifically, the fact that God specified singing ought to warrant its prohibition through the principle of “silence of the Scriptures” as indicated by Hebrews 7:14. The problem is that, under the…
Read MoreWhy were the Levites numbered from 30 to 50 in Numbers 4 and 25 to 50 in Numbers 8?
Question: Could anyone help me with this question? In Numbers 8:24-25, the age limit of the Levites that “wait upon the service” was 25-50; then why in Numbers 4, only those between age 30 to 50 were numbered?” Answer: “Take a census of the sons of Kohath from among the children of Levi, by their…
Read MoreWhat were the priest and the Levite’s duties?
Question: What were the priest’s duties and the Levite’s duties? Answer: Under the Mosaical Law, the tribe of Levi was dedicated to the service of God. “At that time the LORD separated the tribe of Levi to bear the ark of the covenant of the LORD, to stand before the LORD to minister to Him…
Read MoreWhat is the difference between a priest and a Levite?
Question: What is the difference between the priests and the Levites in the Old Testament? Answer: Initially, God offered to make the entire nation of Israel a nation of priests. “Now therefore, if you will indeed obey My voice and keep My covenant, then you shall be a special treasure to Me above all people;…
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