Deuteronomy 18:8
6 Now if a Levite moves from any town of residence throughout Israel and comes in all earnestness to the place the LORD will choose,
7 then he shall serve in the name of the LORD his God like all his fellow Levites who stand there before the LORD.
They shall eat equal portions, even though he has received money from the sale of his father’s estate.
9 When you enter the land that the LORD your God is giving you, do not imitate the detestable ways of the nations there.
10 Let no one be found among you who sacrifices his son or daughter in the fire, practices divination or conjury, interprets omens, practices sorcery,
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.
Compare
- BSB
- They shall eat equal portions, even though he has received money from the sale of his father’s estate.
- KJV
- They shall have like portions to eat, beside that which cometh of the sale of his patrimony.
- WEB
- They shall have like portions to eat, in addition to that which comes from the sale of his family possessions.
- ASV
- They shall have like portions to eat, besides that which cometh of the sale of his patrimony.
- DARBY
- they shall have like portions to eat, besides that which he hath sold of his patrimony.
- BLB
- Equal portions they shall have to eat, besides the sale by him of that of the fathers.
- ÅB
- så skal de alle nyte like del av gavene, bortsett fra hva han kan ha fått ved salg av sine fedrene eiendeler.
- OTB
- De skal dele likt i fordelene, bortsett fra det de får fra salget av familieeiendommer.
- B1930
- så skal de alle nyte like del av gavene, bortsett fra hvad han kan ha fått ved salg av sine fedrene eiendeler.
Study notes (Tyndale)
Original text and word study
Cross references
Nehemiah 12:44
And on that same day men were appointed over the rooms that housed the supplies, contributions, firstfruits, and tithes. The portions specified by the Law for the priests and Levites were gathered into these storerooms from the fields of the villages, because Judah rejoiced over the priests and Levites who were serving.
Read in contextNehemiah 12:47
So in the days of Zerubbabel and Nehemiah, all Israel contributed the daily portions for the singers and gatekeepers. They also set aside daily portions for the Levites, and the Levites set aside daily portions for the descendants of Aaron.
Read in context2 Chronicles 31:4
Moreover, he commanded the people living in Jerusalem to make a contribution for the priests and Levites so that they could devote themselves to the Law of the LORD.
Read in contextLuke 10:7
Stay at the same house, eating and drinking whatever you are offered. For the worker is worthy of his wages. Do not move around from house to house.
Read in contextLeviticus 7:14
From the cakes he must present one portion of each offering as a contribution to the LORD. It belongs to the priest who sprinkles the blood of the peace offering.
Read in context1 Corinthians 9:7–14
Who serves as a soldier at his own expense? Who plants a vineyard and does not eat of its fruit? Who tends a flock and does not drink of its milk?
Read in context1 Timothy 5:17–18
Elders who lead effectively are worthy of double honor, especially those who work hard at preaching and teaching.
Read in contextLeviticus 7:8–9
As for the priest who presents a burnt offering for anyone, the hide of that offering belongs to him.
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