Numbers 10:3
And when they shall blow with them, all the assembly shall assemble themselves to thee at the door of the tabernacle of the congregation.
Original Language Analysis
וְתָֽקְע֖וּ
And when they shall blow
H8628
וְתָֽקְע֖וּ
And when they shall blow
Strong's:
H8628
Word #:
1 of 10
to clatter, i.e., slap (the hands together), clang (an instrument); by analogy, to drive (a nail or tent-pin, a dart, etc.); by implication, to become
וְנֽוֹעֲד֤וּ
shall assemble
H3259
וְנֽוֹעֲד֤וּ
shall assemble
Strong's:
H3259
Word #:
3 of 10
to fix upon (by agreement or appointment); by implication, to meet (at a stated time), to summon (to trial), to direct (in a certain quarter or positi
כָּל
H3605
כָּל
Strong's:
H3605
Word #:
5 of 10
properly, the whole; hence, all, any or every (in the singular only, but often in a plural sense)
הָ֣עֵדָ֔ה
all the assembly
H5712
הָ֣עֵדָ֔ה
all the assembly
Strong's:
H5712
Word #:
6 of 10
a stated assemblage (specifically, a concourse, or generally, a family or crowd)
פֶּ֖תַח
themselves to thee at the door
H6607
פֶּ֖תַח
themselves to thee at the door
Strong's:
H6607
Word #:
8 of 10
an opening (literally), i.e., door (gate) or entrance way
Historical Context
Two silver trumpets were made by priestly craftsmen (verse 2), used exclusively by Aaron's sons (verse 8). Their sound distinguished covenant people's gatherings from pagan assemblies. Later, trumpets announced Jubilee (Leviticus 25:9), warned of danger (Nehemiah 4:18-20), and celebrated God's kingship (Psalm 98:6). Eschatologically, trumpets announce Christ's return (Matthew 24:31, 1 Thessalonians 4:16).
Questions for Reflection
- How does gospel proclamation function as God's trumpet call to sinners?
- What distinguishes authoritative divine summons from mere human invitation?
- How should we respond to the trumpet call of Scripture to worship and obedience?
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Analysis & Commentary
The command 'when they shall blow with them, all the assembly shall assemble themselves to thee at the door of the tabernacle' establishes the trumpet's function for holy convocation. The Hebrew taka (blow) indicates sustained, ceremonial blowing for gathering. The trumpets called God's people to His presence at the meeting place, symbolizing divine summons to worship. This prefigures gospel proclamation that calls sinners to Christ. The trumpet's sound represents authoritative divine call that demands response (Isaiah 58:1, 1 Corinthians 14:8).