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Numbers 18:19-21
Contemporary English Version
Numbers 18:19-21
Contemporary English Version
19 From now on, the sacred offerings that the Israelites give to me will belong to you, your sons, and your daughters. This is my promise to you and your descendants, and it will never change.
20 You will not receive any land in Israel as your own. I am the Lord, and I will give you whatever you need.
What the Levites Receive
The Lord said to Aaron:
21 (A) Ten percent of the Israelites' crops and one out of every ten of their newborn animals belong to me. But I am giving all this to the Levites as their pay for the work they do at the sacred tent.
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Numbers 18:19-21
New International Version
Numbers 18:19-21
New International Version
19 Whatever is set aside from the holy(A) offerings the Israelites present to the Lord I give to you and your sons and daughters as your perpetual share. It is an everlasting covenant of salt(B) before the Lord for both you and your offspring.”
20 The Lord said to Aaron, “You will have no inheritance in their land, nor will you have any share among them;(C) I am your share and your inheritance(D) among the Israelites.
21 “I give to the Levites all the tithes(E) in Israel as their inheritance(F) in return for the work they do while serving at the tent of meeting.(G)
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