Verse (Click for Chapter) New International Version You and your households may eat the rest of it anywhere, for it is your wages for your work at the tent of meeting. New Living Translation You Levites and your families may eat this food anywhere you wish, for it is your compensation for serving in the Tabernacle. English Standard Version And you may eat it in any place, you and your households, for it is your reward in return for your service in the tent of meeting. Berean Standard Bible And you and your households may eat the rest of it anywhere; it is the compensation for your work at the Tent of Meeting. King James Bible And ye shall eat it in every place, ye and your households: for it is your reward for your service in the tabernacle of the congregation. New King James Version You may eat it in any place, you and your households, for it is your reward for your work in the tabernacle of meeting. New American Standard Bible You may eat it anywhere, you and your households, for it is your compensation in return for your service in the tent of meeting. NASB 1995 ‘You may eat it anywhere, you and your households, for it is your compensation in return for your service in the tent of meeting. NASB 1977 ‘And you may eat it anywhere, you and your households, for it is your compensation in return for your service in the tent of meeting. Legacy Standard Bible And you may eat it anywhere, you and your households, for it is your compensation in return for your service in the tent of meeting. Amplified Bible You may eat it anywhere, you and [the members of] your households, for it is your compensation in return for your service in the Tent of Meeting (tabernacle). Christian Standard Bible then you and your household may eat it anywhere. It is your wage in return for your work at the tent of meeting. Holman Christian Standard Bible then you and your household may eat it anywhere. It is your wage in return for your work at the tent of meeting. American Standard Version And ye shall eat it in every place, ye and your households: for it is your reward in return for your service in the tent of meeting. Contemporary English Version Your share may be eaten anywhere by anyone in your family, because it is your pay for working at the sacred tent. English Revised Version And ye shall eat it in every place, ye and your households: for it is your reward in return for your service in the tent of meeting. GOD'S WORD® Translation So you and your households may eat it anywhere, because it's the wages you receive for your work at the tent of meeting. Good News Translation You and your families may eat the rest anywhere, because it is your wages for your service in the Tent. International Standard Version You and your household may eat it anywhere, because it's a reward to you in return for your services at the Tent of Meeting. Majority Standard Bible And you and your households may eat the rest of it anywhere; it is the compensation for your work at the Tent of Meeting. NET Bible And you may eat it in any place, you and your household, because it is your wages for your service in the tent of meeting. New Heart English Bible You shall eat it in every place, you and your households: for it is your reward in return for your service in the Tent of Meeting. Webster's Bible Translation And ye shall eat it in every place, ye and your households: for it is your reward for your service in the tabernacle of the congregation. World English Bible You may eat it anywhere, you and your households, for it is your reward in return for your service in the Tent of Meeting. Literal Translations Literal Standard Versionand you have eaten it in every place, you and your households, for it [is] your hire in exchange for your service in the Tent of Meeting; Young's Literal Translation and ye have eaten it in every place, ye and your households, for it is your hire in exchange for your service in the tent of meeting; Smith's Literal Translation And ye ate it in every place, ye and your house; for it is the reward to you for your service in the tent of appointment. Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims BibleAnd you shall eat them in all your places, both you and your families: because it is your reward for the ministry, wherewith you serve in the tabernacle of the testimony. Catholic Public Domain Version And you shall eat these in all your places, both you and your families, because it is your price for the ministry, by which you serve in the tabernacle of the testimony. New American Bible You and your households may eat it anywhere, since it is your recompense in exchange for labor in the tent of meeting. New Revised Standard Version You may eat it in any place, you and your households; for it is your payment for your service in the tent of meeting. Translations from Aramaic Lamsa BibleAnd you shall eat it in any place, you and your households; for it is your wages for your service in the tabernacle of the congregation. Peshitta Holy Bible Translated And eat it in every place where you and the men of your house are, because this is your reward in exchange for your work in the Time Tabernacle. OT Translations JPS Tanakh 1917And ye may eat it in every place, ye and your households; for it is your reward in return for your service in the tent of meeting. Brenton Septuagint Translation And ye shall eat it in any place, ye and your families; for this is your reward for your services in the tabernacle of witness. Additional Translations ... Audio Bible Context Offerings for Priests and Levites…30Therefore say to the Levites, ‘When you have presented the best part, it will be reckoned to you as the produce of the threshing floor or winepress. 31And you and your households may eat the rest of it anywhere; it is the compensation for your work at the Tent of Meeting. 32Once you have presented the best part of it, you will not incur guilt because of it. But you must not defile the sacred offerings of the Israelites, or else you will die.’ ”… Cross References Deuteronomy 12:17-18 Within your gates you must not eat the tithe of your grain or new wine or oil, the firstborn of your herds or flocks, any of the offerings that you have vowed to give, or your freewill offerings or special gifts. / Instead, you must eat them in the presence of the LORD your God at the place the LORD your God will choose—you, your sons and daughters, your menservants and maidservants, and the Levite within your gates. Rejoice before the LORD your God in all you do, Deuteronomy 14:23-27 And you are to eat a tenth of your grain, new wine, and oil, and the firstborn of your herds and flocks, in the presence of the LORD your God at the place He will choose as a dwelling for His Name, so that you may learn to fear the LORD your God always. / But if the distance is too great for you to carry that with which the LORD your God has blessed you, because the place where the LORD your God will choose to put His Name is too far away, / then exchange it for money, take the money in your hand, and go to the place the LORD your God will choose. ... Leviticus 10:14-15 And you and your sons and daughters may eat the breast of the wave offering and the thigh of the contribution in a ceremonially clean place, because these portions have been assigned to you and your children from the peace offerings of the sons of Israel. / They are to bring the thigh of the contribution and the breast of the wave offering, together with the fat portions of the food offerings, to wave as a wave offering before the LORD. It will belong permanently to you and your children, as the LORD has commanded.” 1 Corinthians 9:13-14 Do you not know that those who work in the temple eat of its food, and those who serve at the altar partake of its offerings? / In the same way, the Lord has prescribed that those who preach the gospel should receive their living from the gospel. Nehemiah 10:37-39 Moreover, we will bring to the priests at the storerooms of the house of our God the firstfruits of our dough, of our grain offerings, of the fruit of all our trees, and of our new wine and oil. A tenth of our produce belongs to the Levites, so that they shall receive tithes in all the towns where we labor. / A priest of Aaron’s line is to accompany the Levites when they collect the tenth, and the Levites are to bring a tenth of these tithes to the storerooms of the treasury in the house of our God. / For the Israelites and the Levites are to bring the contributions of grain, new wine, and oil to the storerooms where the articles of the sanctuary are kept and where the ministering priests, the gatekeepers, and the singers stay. Thus we will not neglect the house of our God.” 2 Chronicles 31:4-6 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. / As soon as the order went out, the Israelites generously provided the firstfruits of the grain, new wine, oil, and honey, and of all the produce of the field, and they brought in an abundance—a tithe of everything. / And the Israelites and Judahites who lived in the cities of Judah also brought a tithe of their herds and flocks and a tithe of the holy things consecrated to the LORD their God, and they laid them in large heaps. Malachi 3:10 Bring the full tithe into the storehouse, so that there may be food in My house. Test Me in this,” says the LORD of Hosts. “See if I will not open the windows of heaven and pour out for you blessing without measure. Hebrews 7:5 Now the law commands the sons of Levi who become priests to collect a tenth from the people—that is, from their brothers—though they too are descended from Abraham. Leviticus 22:10-13 No one outside a priest’s family may eat the sacred offering, nor may the guest of a priest or his hired hand eat it. / But if a priest buys a slave with his own money, or if a slave is born in his household, that slave may eat his food. / If the priest’s daughter is married to a man other than a priest, she is not to eat of the sacred contributions. ... 1 Timothy 5:17-18 Elders who lead effectively are worthy of double honor, especially those who work hard at preaching and teaching. / For the Scripture says, “Do not muzzle an ox while it is treading out the grain,” and, “The worker is worthy of his wages.” Deuteronomy 18:1-5 The Levitical priests—indeed the whole tribe of Levi—shall have no portion or inheritance with Israel. They are to eat the food offerings to the LORD; that is their inheritance. / Although they have no inheritance among their brothers, the LORD is their inheritance, as He promised them. / 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. ... Galatians 6:6 Nevertheless, the one who receives instruction in the word must share in all good things with his instructor. 2 Corinthians 9:7-11 Each one should give what he has decided in his heart to give, not out of regret or compulsion. For God loves a cheerful giver. / And God is able to make all grace abound to you, so that in all things, at all times, having all that you need, you will abound in every good work. / As it is written: “He has scattered abroad His gifts to the poor; His righteousness endures forever.” ... Matthew 10:10 Take no bag for the road, or second tunic, or sandals, or staff; for the worker is worthy of his provisions. Luke 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. Treasury of Scripture And you shall eat it in every place, you and your households: for it is your reward for your service in the tabernacle of the congregation. in every Deuteronomy 14:22,23 Thou shalt truly tithe all the increase of thy seed, that the field bringeth forth year by year… your reward Matthew 10:10 Nor scrip for your journey, neither two coats, neither shoes, nor yet staves: for the workman is worthy of his meat. Luke 10:7 And in the same house remain, eating and drinking such things as they give: for the labourer is worthy of his hire. Go not from house to house. 1 Corinthians 9:10-14 Or saith he it altogether for our sakes? For our sakes, no doubt, this is written: that he that ploweth should plow in hope; and that he that thresheth in hope should be partaker of his hope… Jump to Previous Anywhere Compensation Congregation Eaten Exchange Hire Households Meeting Rest Reward Service Tabernacle Tent Wages WorkJump to Next Anywhere Compensation Congregation Eaten Exchange Hire Households Meeting Rest Reward Service Tabernacle Tent Wages WorkNumbers 18 1. The charge of the priests and Levites8. The priests, portion 21. The Levites, 25. The heave offering to the priests out of the Levites' portion And you and your households may eat the rest of it anywhere; This phrase indicates the provision for the Levites, who were set apart for service in the Tent of Meeting. The Levites did not receive a land inheritance like the other tribes of Israel, so their sustenance came from the offerings of the people. The permission to eat "anywhere" signifies the freedom and provision granted to them, emphasizing God's care for those who serve Him. This also reflects the communal and familial aspect of worship in Israel, where the family unit was central to religious life. The allowance to eat "anywhere" contrasts with the restrictions placed on certain offerings, which had to be consumed in specific holy places, highlighting the unique role and privileges of the Levites. it is the compensation for your work at the Tent of Meeting. Persons / Places / Events 1. The LevitesA tribe set apart for religious duties and service in the Tent of Meeting. They were not given a land inheritance like the other tribes but were provided for through the offerings of the Israelites. 2. The Tent of Meeting Also known as the Tabernacle, it was the portable earthly dwelling place of God among the Israelites during their journey through the wilderness. 3. The Israelites The chosen people of God, who were commanded to bring offerings to support the Levites and the work of the Tent of Meeting. 4. Moses The leader of the Israelites who conveyed God's laws and instructions, including those concerning the support of the Levites. 5. The Offerings These were the tithes and contributions given by the Israelites, which served as the provision for the Levites and their families. Teaching Points God's Provision for His ServantsThe Levites' sustenance through the offerings illustrates God's faithfulness in providing for those dedicated to His service. This principle encourages trust in God's provision for those in ministry today. The Importance of Supporting Ministry Just as the Israelites were commanded to support the Levites, believers today are called to support their local church and those who labor in teaching and preaching the Word. The Principle of Stewardship The Israelites' giving to the Levites serves as a model of stewardship, reminding us of our responsibility to manage our resources in a way that honors God and supports His work. The Blessing of Obedience By obeying God's command to support the Levites, the Israelites participated in God's plan and received His blessings. Similarly, our obedience in giving can lead to spiritual and material blessings.(31) And ye shall eat it in every place.--When the tenth which was due to the priests had been duly paid, the remainder of the tithe received from the people became the rightful portion of the Levites, as their ordinary means of subsistence, and might be eaten by them in every place, not being subject to the restrictions laid upon the priests in regard to the place in which the holy things were to be eaten. (See 5:10.) Hebrew And youאַתֶּ֖ם (’at·tem) Pronoun - second person masculine plural Strong's 859: Thou and thee, ye and you and your households וּבֵֽיתְכֶ֑ם (ū·ḇê·ṯə·ḵem) Conjunctive waw | Noun - masculine singular construct | second person masculine plural Strong's 1004: A house may eat [the rest of it] anywhere; וַאֲכַלְתֶּ֤ם (wa·’ă·ḵal·tem) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Conjunctive perfect - second person masculine plural Strong's 398: To eat it הוּא֙ (hū) Pronoun - third person masculine singular Strong's 1931: He, self, the same, this, that, as, are is the compensation שָׂכָ֥ר (śā·ḵār) Noun - masculine singular Strong's 7939: Payment of contract, salary, fare, maintenance, compensation, benefit for חֵ֥לֶף (ḥê·lep̄) Preposition Strong's 2500: Exchange, instead of your work עֲבֹֽדַתְכֶ֖ם (‘ă·ḇō·ḏaṯ·ḵem) Noun - feminine singular construct | second person masculine plural Strong's 5656: Work of any kind at the Tent בְּאֹ֥הֶל (bə·’ō·hel) Preposition-b | Noun - masculine singular construct Strong's 168: A tent of Meeting. מוֹעֵֽד׃ (mō·w·‘êḏ) Noun - masculine singular Strong's 4150: Appointed time, place, or meeting Links Numbers 18:31 NIVNumbers 18:31 NLT Numbers 18:31 ESV Numbers 18:31 NASB Numbers 18:31 KJV Numbers 18:31 BibleApps.com Numbers 18:31 Biblia Paralela Numbers 18:31 Chinese Bible Numbers 18:31 French Bible Numbers 18:31 Catholic Bible OT Law: Numbers 18:31 You shall eat it in every place (Nu Num.) |
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