Deuteronomy 18:7
New International Version
he may minister in the name of the LORD his God like all his fellow Levites who serve there in the presence of the LORD.

New Living Translation
He may minister there in the name of the LORD his God, just like all his fellow Levites who are serving the LORD there.

English Standard Version
and ministers in the name of the LORD his God, like all his fellow Levites who stand to minister there before the LORD,

Berean Standard Bible
then he shall serve in the name of the LORD his God like all his fellow Levites who stand there before the LORD.

King James Bible
Then he shall minister in the name of the LORD his God, as all his brethren the Levites do, which stand there before the LORD.

New King James Version
then he may serve in the name of the LORD his God as all his brethren the Levites do, who stand there before the LORD.

New American Standard Bible
then he shall serve in the name of the LORD his God, like all his fellow Levites who stand there before the LORD.

NASB 1995
then he shall serve in the name of the LORD his God, like all his fellow Levites who stand there before the LORD.

NASB 1977
then he shall serve in the name of the LORD his God, like all his fellow Levites who stand there before the LORD.

Legacy Standard Bible
then he shall minister in the name of Yahweh his God like all his brothers the Levites who stand there before Yahweh.

Amplified Bible
then he shall serve in the name of the LORD his God, like all his fellow Levites who stand there before the LORD.

Christian Standard Bible
he may serve in the name of the LORD his God like all his fellow Levites who minister there in the presence of the LORD.

Holman Christian Standard Bible
he may serve in the name of Yahweh his God like all his fellow Levites who minister there in the presence of the LORD.

American Standard Version
then he shall minister in the name of Jehovah his God, as all his brethren the Levites do, who stand there before Jehovah.

Contemporary English Version
and then be a special servant of the LORD there, just like all the other Levites.

English Revised Version
then he shall minister in the name of the LORD his God, as all his brethren the Levites do, which stand there before the LORD.

GOD'S WORD® Translation
and may serve in the name of the LORD his God like all the other Levites who do their work in the LORD's presence.

Good News Translation
and may serve there as a priest of the LORD his God, like the other Levites who are serving there.

International Standard Version
There he may serve in the name of the LORD his God. Like his fellow descendants of Levi who stand there in the LORD's presence,

Majority Standard Bible
then he shall serve in the name of the LORD his God like all his fellow Levites who stand there before the LORD.

NET Bible
and serves in the name of the LORD his God like his fellow Levites who stand there before the LORD.

New Heart English Bible
then he shall minister in the name of the LORD his God, as all his brothers the Levites do, who stand there before the LORD.

Webster's Bible Translation
Then he shall minister in the name of the LORD his God, as all his brethren the Levites do, who stand there before the LORD.

World English Bible
then he shall minister in the name of Yahweh his God, as all his brothers the Levites do, who stand there before Yahweh.
Literal Translations
Literal Standard Version
then he has ministered in the Name of his God YHWH like all his brothers, the Levites, who are standing there before YHWH.

Young's Literal Translation
then he hath ministered in the name of Jehovah his God, like all his brethren, the Levites, who are standing there before Jehovah,

Smith's Literal Translation
And serving in the name of Jehovah his God as all his brethren the Levites standing there before Jehovah.
Catholic Translations
Douay-Rheims Bible
He shall minister in the name of the Lord his God, as all his brethren the Levites do, that shall stand at that time before the Lord.

Catholic Public Domain Version
he shall minister in the name of the Lord his God, as do all his brothers, the Levites, who will be standing at that time in the sight of the Lord.

New American Bible
and ministers there in the name of the LORD, his God, like all his fellow Levites who stand before the LORD there,

New Revised Standard Version
then he may minister in the name of the LORD his God, like all his fellow-Levites who stand to minister there before the LORD.
Translations from Aramaic
Lamsa Bible
Then he shall minister in the name of the LORD his God, as do all his brethren the Levites, who stand there before the LORD.

Peshitta Holy Bible Translated
And he shall serve in the name of LORD JEHOVAH his God as all of his brothers, the Levites, who stand there before LORD JEHOVAH.
OT Translations
JPS Tanakh 1917
then he shall minister in the name of the LORD his God, as all his brethren the Levites do, who stand there before the LORD.

Brenton Septuagint Translation
he shall minister to the name of the Lord his God, as all his brethren the Levites, who stand there present before the Lord thy God.

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Audio Bible



Context
Provision for Priests and Levites
6Now if a Levite moves from any town of residence throughout Israel and comes in all earnestness to the place the LORD will choose, 7then he shall serve in the name of the LORD his God like all his fellow Levites who stand there before the LORD. 8They shall eat equal portions, even though he has received money from the sale of his father’s estate.…

Cross References
Numbers 18:6
Behold, I Myself have selected your fellow Levites from the Israelites as a gift to you, dedicated to the LORD to perform the service for the Tent of Meeting.

1 Samuel 2:11
Then Elkanah went home to Ramah, but the boy began ministering to the LORD before Eli the priest.

1 Chronicles 23:13
The sons of Amram: Aaron and Moses. Aaron and his descendants were set apart forever to consecrate the most holy things, to burn incense before the LORD, to minister before Him, and to pronounce blessings in His name forever.

2 Chronicles 29:11
Now, my sons, do not be negligent, for the LORD has chosen you to stand before Him, to serve Him, to minister before Him, and to burn incense.”

Nehemiah 12:44-45
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. / They performed the service of their God and the service of purification, along with the singers and gatekeepers, as David and his son Solomon had prescribed.

Ezekiel 44:11
Yet they shall be ministers in My sanctuary, having charge of the gates of the temple and ministering there. They shall slaughter the burnt offerings and other sacrifices for the people and stand before them to minister to them.

Exodus 28:1
“Next, have your brother Aaron brought to you from among the Israelites, along with his sons Nadab, Abihu, Eleazar, and Ithamar, to serve Me as priests.

Leviticus 8:30
Next, Moses took some of the anointing oil and some of the blood that was on the altar and sprinkled them on Aaron and his garments, and on his sons and their garments. So he consecrated Aaron and his garments, as well as Aaron’s sons and their garments.

1 Kings 8:11
so that the priests could not stand there to minister because of the cloud. For the glory of the LORD filled the house of the LORD.

2 Chronicles 5:14
so that the priests could not stand there to minister because of the cloud. For the glory of the LORD filled the house of God.

Hebrews 5:1
Every high priest is appointed from among men to represent them in matters relating to God, to offer gifts and sacrifices for sins.

Hebrews 7:11
Now if perfection could have been attained through the Levitical priesthood (for on this basis the people received the law), why was there still need for another priest to appear—one in the order of Melchizedek and not in the order of Aaron?

Hebrews 8:3
And since every high priest is appointed to offer both gifts and sacrifices, it was necessary for this One also to have something to offer.

Hebrews 9:6
When everything had been prepared in this way, the priests entered regularly into the first room to perform their sacred duties.

Hebrews 10:11
Day after day every priest stands to minister and to offer again and again the same sacrifices, which can never take away sins.


Treasury of Scripture

Then he shall minister in the name of the LORD his God, as all his brothers the Levites do, which stand there before the LORD.

as all his brethren

2 Chronicles 31:2-4
And Hezekiah appointed the courses of the priests and the Levites after their courses, every man according to his service, the priests and Levites for burnt offerings and for peace offerings, to minister, and to give thanks, and to praise in the gates of the tents of the LORD…

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Deuteronomy 18
1. The LORD is the priests and Levites' inheritance
3. The priests' due
6. The Levites' portion
9. The abominations of the nations are to be avoided
15. Christ the Prophet is to be heard
20. The presumptuous prophet is to die














and ministers
The Hebrew word for "ministers" is "שֵׁרֵת" (sharat), which conveys the idea of serving or attending. In the context of the Levitical priesthood, this service is not merely a duty but a sacred privilege. The Levites were set apart to serve in the tabernacle and later in the temple, performing rituals and sacrifices that were central to Israel's worship. This service was a constant reminder of the need for mediation between God and humanity, pointing forward to the ultimate ministry of Jesus Christ, our High Priest.

in the name of the LORD
The phrase "in the name of the LORD" signifies acting with the authority and under the commission of God Himself. The Hebrew term for "name" is "שֵׁם" (shem), which encompasses reputation, character, and authority. Serving in God's name implies a deep relationship and alignment with His will and purposes. It is a call to integrity and faithfulness, as the Levites were representatives of God's holiness to the people.

his God
The personal pronoun "his" emphasizes the individual relationship each Levite had with God. The Hebrew word for God here is "אֱלֹהָיו" (Elohav), a form of "Elohim," which is often used to denote God's power and majesty. This personal relationship is foundational to the Levites' service, reminding us that ministry flows from a personal connection with God, not merely from ritual or tradition.

like all his fellow Levites
This phrase underscores the communal aspect of the Levitical ministry. The Levites were a tribe set apart for service, and their work was not done in isolation but in unity with their brethren. The Hebrew word for "fellow" is "אֶחָיו" (echav), meaning brothers or kinsmen. This unity among the Levites reflects the broader biblical theme of the body of believers working together in harmony, each fulfilling their God-given role.

who stand there before the LORD
The act of standing "before the LORD" is significant in Hebrew culture, indicating readiness, respect, and attentiveness. The Hebrew word "עֹמְדִים" (omdim) means to stand or remain. This posture of standing before God is a powerful image of worship and service, symbolizing the Levites' dedication and vigilance in their sacred duties. It reminds us of the importance of being spiritually alert and prepared to serve God at all times, living lives that are continually in His presence.

Parallel Commentaries ...


Hebrew
then he shall serve
וְשֵׁרֵ֕ת (wə·šê·rêṯ)
Conjunctive waw | Verb - Piel - Conjunctive perfect - third person masculine singular
Strong's 8334: To attend as a, menial, worshipper, to contribute to

in the name
בְּשֵׁ֖ם (bə·šêm)
Preposition-b | Noun - masculine singular construct
Strong's 8034: A name

of the LORD
יְהוָ֣ה (Yah·weh)
Noun - proper - masculine singular
Strong's 3068: LORD -- the proper name of the God of Israel

his God
אֱלֹהָ֑יו (’ĕ·lō·hāw)
Noun - masculine plural construct | third person masculine singular
Strong's 430: gods -- the supreme God, magistrates, a superlative

like all
כְּכָל־ (kə·ḵāl-)
Preposition-k | Noun - masculine singular construct
Strong's 3605: The whole, all, any, every

his fellow
אֶחָיו֙ (’e·ḥāw)
Noun - masculine plural construct | third person masculine singular
Strong's 251: A brother, )

Levites
הַלְוִיִּ֔ם (hal·wî·yim)
Article | Noun - proper - masculine plural
Strong's 3881: Levites -- descendant of Levi

who stand
הָעֹמְדִ֥ים (hā·‘ō·mə·ḏîm)
Article | Verb - Qal - Participle - masculine plural
Strong's 5975: To stand, in various relations

there
שָׁ֖ם (šām)
Adverb
Strong's 8033: There, then, thither

before
לִפְנֵ֥י (lip̄·nê)
Preposition-l | Noun - common plural construct
Strong's 6440: The face

the LORD.
יְהוָֽה׃ (Yah·weh)
Noun - proper - masculine singular
Strong's 3068: LORD -- the proper name of the God of Israel


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