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NASB | Numbers 8:25 "But at the age of fifty years they shall retire from service in the work and not work any more. |
AMPLIFIED 2015 | Numbers 8:25 but at the age of fifty years, they shall retire from the service of the [tabernacle] work and serve no longer. |
Bible Question:
Hi, Is it mentioned in the Bible the purpose for retiring Church workers and Pastors due to old age? Your response will be much appreciated, Fytrobert |
Bible Answer: Why were the Levites supposed to retire at age 50? The reasons were probably more practical than theological. (1) Moving the tabernacle and its furniture through the desert required strength. The younger men were more suited for the work of lifting the heavy articles. (2) The Levites over 50 did not stop working altogether. They were allowed to assist with various light duties in the tabernacle. This helped the younger men assume more responsibilities, and it allowed the older men to be in a position to advise and counsel them. — Life Application Bible Notes Retirement did not mean removal from office. At fifty the Levite was to continue to function by serving his brothers. Generally, God's servants seem to have continued to serve him into old age, and till their death, according to the strength which he supplied (Dt. 34:7; 1 Sa. 4:14f.; 12:2; 2 Tim. 4:6-8; 2 Pet. 1:13-15).- New Bible Commentary: 21st century edition (D. A. Carson et al.) See also http://www.desiringgod.org/Store/Booklets/ByTopic/All/799_Rethinking_Retirement/ |
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