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Deuteronomy 18:2

1 The Levitical priests—indeed the whole tribe of Levi—shall have no portion or inheritance with Israel. They are to eat the offerings made by fire to the LORD; that is their inheritance.

Although they have no inheritance among their brothers, the LORD is their inheritance, as He promised them.

3 This shall be the priests’ share from the people who offer a sacrifice, whether a bull or a sheep: the priests are to be given the shoulder, the jowls, and the stomach.

4 You are to give them the firstfruits of your grain, new wine, and oil, and the first wool sheared from your flock.

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This was said to Israel at a particular time, so it is wise to read it together with the surrounding text. Do read the surrounding verses too, because the context often says more than a single verse.

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BSB
Although they have no inheritance among their brothers, the LORD is their inheritance, as He promised them.
KJV
Therefore shall they have no inheritance among their brethren: the LORD is their inheritance, as he hath said unto them.
WEB
They shall have no inheritance among their brothers. The LORD is their inheritance, as he has spoken to them.
ASV
And they shall have no inheritance among their brethren: Jehovah is their inheritance, as he hath spoken unto them.
DARBY
but they shall have no inheritance among their brethren: Jehovah, he is their inheritance, as he hath said unto them.
BLB
And unto them shall be no inheritance among their brothers; YHWH is their inheritance, as He has spoken to them.
ÅB
men noen arv skal de ikke ha blant sine brødre; Herren er deres arv, slik som han har sagt til dem.
OTB
De skal ikke ha noen arv blant sine medisraelitter; Herren er deres del, som Han lovet dem.
B1930
men nogen arv skal de ikke ha blandt sine brødre; Herren er deres arv, således som han har sagt til dem.

Study notes (Tyndale)

Original text and word study

Cross references

  • Isaiah 61:6

    But you will be called the priests of the LORD; they will speak of you as ministers of our God; you will feed on the wealth of nations, and you will boast in their riches.

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  • Lamentations 3:24

    “The LORD is my portion,” says my soul, “therefore I will hope in Him.”

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  • Psalms 73:24–26

    You guide me with Your counsel, and later receive me in glory.

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  • Genesis 15:1

    After these events, the word of the LORD came to Abram in a vision: “Do not be afraid, Abram. I am your shield, your very great reward.”

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  • 1 Peter 2:9

    But you are a chosen people, a royal priesthood, a holy nation, a people for God’s own possession, to proclaim the virtues of Him who called you out of darkness into His marvelous light.

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  • Psalms 84:11

    For the LORD God is a sun and a shield; the LORD gives grace and glory; He withholds no good thing from those who walk with integrity.

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  • Revelation 1:5–6

    and from Jesus Christ, the faithful witness, the firstborn from the dead, and the ruler of the kings of the earth. To Him who loves us and has released us from our sins by His blood,

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  • Psalms 16:5

    The LORD is my chosen portion and my cup; You have made my lot secure.

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