Treasury of Scripture Knowledge
Deuteronomy 18:2 Cross-References
Explore 10 cross-references for Deuteronomy 18:2 from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge, connecting Deuteronomy chapter 18 verse 2 to related passages throughout the Bible.
“Therefore shall they have no inheritance among their brethren: the LORD is their inheritance, as he hath said unto them.”
Deuteronomy 18:2 (KJV)
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Commentary on Deuteronomy 18:2
This verse establishes the unique inheritance of the Levitical priesthood. The Hebrew phrase וְנַחֲלָה לֹא־יִהְיֶה־לּוֹ (venachalah lo-yihyeh-lo, 'and inheritance shall not be to him') emphasizes total absence—no land allotment like the other tribes. The term נַחֲלָה (nachalah, 'inheritance') appears three times in this verse, creating deliberate emphasis through repetition. Most striking is the declaration יְהוָה הוּא נַחֲלָתוֹ (YHWH hu nachalato, 'the LORD Himself is his inheritance')—not blessings from God, but God Himself as the possession.The phrase כַּאֲשֶׁר דִּבֶּר־לוֹ (ka'asher dibber-...
Source: KJV Study Commentary
Cross-References for Deuteronomy 18:2
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“the faithful witness”
“and in their glory shall you boast yourselves.”
“as living stones”
“and afterward receive me to glory.”
“For the LORD God is a sun and shield: the LORD will give grace and glory: no good thing will he withhold from them that walk uprightly.”
“says my soul; therefore will I hope in him.”
“saying”
“The LORD is the portion of mine inheritance and of my cup: thou maintainest my lot.”
“a royal priesthood”
“Thou art my portion”