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Deuteronomy 18:8 Cross-References
Explore 8 cross-references for Deuteronomy 18:8 from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge, connecting Deuteronomy chapter 18 verse 8 to related passages throughout the Bible.
“They shall have like portions to eat, beside that which cometh of the sale of his patrimony. that: Heb. his sale by the fathers”
Deuteronomy 18:8 (KJV)
Commentary on Deuteronomy 18:8
They shall have like portions to eat (חֵלֶק כְּחֵלֶק יֹאכֵלוּ)—chelek kechelek, "portion like portion," emphasizes exact equality. Visiting Levites received the same shares from sacrificial portions as resident priests. Beside that which cometh of the sale of his patrimony (levad mimkarav al-ha'avot) protects personal inheritance rights.Though Levites had no territorial inheritance, they could own personal property and sell family assets. Such private wealth didn't disqualify them from receiving their sacred due from offerings. This prevents means-testing ministry support—a wealthy Levite stil...
Source: KJV Study Commentary
Cross-References for Deuteronomy 18:8
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“for the wave offerings”
“and in the days of Nehemiah”
“that they might give themselves to the law of Yahweh.”
“eating and drinking the things they give”
“and doesn't eat of its fruit? Or who feeds a flock”
“especially those who labor in the word and in teaching.”
“And of it he shall offer one out of the whole oblation for an heave offering unto the LORD”
“even the priest shall have for himself the skin of the burnt offering which he has offered.”