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Numbers 18:21 Cross-References
Explore 16 cross-references for Numbers 18:21 from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge, connecting Numbers chapter 18 verse 21 to related passages throughout the Bible.
“And, behold, I have given the children of Levi all the tenth in Israel for an inheritance, for their service which they serve, even the service of the tabernacle of the congregation.”
Numbers 18:21 (KJV)
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Commentary on Numbers 18:21
I have given the children of Levi all the tenth in Israel for an inheritance (נָתַתִּי natatti, I have given)—The Levitical tithe (מַעֲשֵׂר ma'aser, tenth) was not charity but covenant compensation. Since Levi received no territorial nachalah (inheritance) in the land distribution, God Himself became their portion (18:20), sustained through Israel's tithes.For their service which they serve, even the service of the tabernacle (עֲבֹדָה avodah, service/worship)—This word encompasses both labor and liturgy. The Levites' full-time devotion to sacred duties freed the other tribes for agriculture an...
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Cross-References for Numbers 18:21
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“and our wave offerings”
“that which comes forth from the field year by year.”
“for the wave offerings”
“and Shimei his brother was second.”
“that is”
“their nobles”
“Then brought all Judah the tithe of the corn and the new wine and the oil unto the treasuries.”
“behold”
“and the charge of the whole congregation before the Tent of Meeting”
“which they offer as a wave offering to Yahweh”