KJV ORIGINAL
From thirty years old and upward even unto fifty years old, every one that entereth into the service, for the work in the tabernacle of the congregation,
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✦ MADE SIMPLE
From thirty years old up to fifty years old, everyone who enters into service to do the work in the tabernacle of meeting,
⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE
This verse establishes that men between ages 30 and 50 were eligible to serve in the sacred work of caring for God's tabernacle.
📚 Historical Context
This was part of God's instructions for organizing the Levites who would care for the tabernacle during Israel's wilderness journey. The age requirement of 30-50 ensured workers were mature and physically capable of handling the heavy, sacred objects. Different Levite families (Kohathites, Gershonites, and Merarites) had specific duties in transporting and maintaining the portable sanctuary.
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