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Numbers 18

1 And Jehovah said unto Aaron, Thou and thy sons and thy fathers’ house with thee shall bear the iniquity of the sanctuary; and thou and thy sons with thee shall bear the iniquity of your priesthood.

Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):
  • And Yhwh H3068 (יְהֹוָה) — (the) self-Existent or Eternal; Jeho-vah, Jewish national name of God
  • said H559 (אָמַר) — to say (used with great latitude)
  • unto Aaron H175 (אַהֲרוֹן) — Aharon, the brother of Moses
  • Thou and thy sons H1121 (בֵּן) — a son (as a builder of the family name), in the widest sense (of literal and figurative relationship, including grandson, subject, nation, quality or condition,…
  • and thy father’s H1 (אָב) — father, in a literal and immediate, or figurative and remote application
  • house H1004 (בַּיִת) — a house (in the greatest variation of applications, especially family, etc.)
  • with thee shall bear H5375 (נָשָׂא) — to lift, in a great variety of applications, literal and figurative, absolute and relative
  • the iniquity H5771 (עָוֺן) — perversity, i.e. (moral) evil
  • of the sanctuary H4720 (מִקְדָּשׁ) — a consecrated thing or place, especially, a palace, sanctuary (whether of Jehovah or of idols) or asylum
  • and thou and thy sons H1121 (בֵּן) — a son (as a builder of the family name), in the widest sense (of literal and figurative relationship, including grandson, subject, nation, quality or condition,…
  • of your priesthood H3550 (כְּהֻנָּה) — priesthood

2 And thy brethren also, the tribe of Levi, the tribe of thy father, bring thou near with thee, that they may be joined unto thee, and minister unto thee: but thou and thy sons with thee shall be before the tent of the testimony.

Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):
  • And thy brethren H251 (אָח) — a brother (used in the widest sense of literal relationship and metaphorical affinity or resemblance [like 1])
  • also of the tribe H4294 (מַטֶּה) — a branch (as extending); figuratively, a tribe; also a rod, whether for chastising (figuratively, correction), ruling (a sceptre), throwing (a lance), or walkin…
  • of Levi H3878 (לֵוִי) — Levi, a son of Jacob
  • the tribe H7626 (שֵׁבֶט) — a scion, i.e. (literally) a stick (for punishing, writing, fighting, ruling, walking, etc.) or (figuratively) a clan
  • of thy father H1 (אָב) — father, in a literal and immediate, or figurative and remote application
  • bring H7126 (קָרַב) — to approach (causatively, bring near) for whatever purpose
  • thou with thee, that they may be joined H3867 (לָוָה) — properly, to twine, i.e. (by implication) to unite, to remain; also to borrow (as a form of obligation) or (caus.) to lend
  • unto thee, and minister H8334 (שָׁרַת) — to attend as a menial or worshipper; figuratively, to contribute to
  • unto thee: but thou and thy sons H1121 (בֵּן) — a son (as a builder of the family name), in the widest sense (of literal and figurative relationship, including grandson, subject, nation, quality or condition,…
  • before H6440 (פָּנִים) — the face (as the part that turns); used in a great variety of applications (literally and figuratively); also (with prepositional prefix) as a preposition (befo…
  • the tabernacle H168 (אֹהֶל) — a tent (as clearly conspicuous from a distance)
  • of witness H5715 (עֵדוּת) — testimony

3 And they shall keep thy charge, and the charge of all the Tent: only they shall not come nigh unto the vessels of the sanctuary and unto the altar, that they die not, neither they, nor ye.

Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):
  • And they shall keep H8104 (שָׁמַר) — properly, to hedge about (as with thorns), i.e. guard; generally, to protect, attend to, etc.
  • thy charge H4931 (מִשְׁמֶרֶת) — watch, i.e. the act (custody), or (concretely) the sentry, the post; objectively preservation, or (concretely) safe; figuratively observance, i.e. (abstractly)…
  • and the charge H4931 (מִשְׁמֶרֶת) — watch, i.e. the act (custody), or (concretely) the sentry, the post; objectively preservation, or (concretely) safe; figuratively observance, i.e. (abstractly)…
  • of all the tabernacle H168 (אֹהֶל) — a tent (as clearly conspicuous from a distance)
  • only they shall not come nigh H7126 (קָרַב) — to approach (causatively, bring near) for whatever purpose
  • the vessels H3627 (כְּלִי) — something prepared, i.e. any apparatus (as an implement, utensil, dress, vessel or weapon)
  • of the sanctuary H6944 (קֹדֶשׁ) — a sacred place or thing; rarely abstract, sanctity
  • and the altar H4196 (מִזְבֵּחַ) — an altar
  • that neither they, nor ye also, die H4191 (מוּת) — to die (literally or figuratively); causatively, to kill

4 And they shall be joined unto thee, and keep the charge of the tent of meeting, for all the service of the Tent: and a stranger shall not come nigh unto you.

Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):
  • And they shall be joined H3867 (לָוָה) — properly, to twine, i.e. (by implication) to unite, to remain; also to borrow (as a form of obligation) or (caus.) to lend
  • unto thee, and keep H8104 (שָׁמַר) — properly, to hedge about (as with thorns), i.e. guard; generally, to protect, attend to, etc.
  • the charge H4931 (מִשְׁמֶרֶת) — watch, i.e. the act (custody), or (concretely) the sentry, the post; objectively preservation, or (concretely) safe; figuratively observance, i.e. (abstractly)…
  • of the tabernacle H168 (אֹהֶל) — a tent (as clearly conspicuous from a distance)
  • of the congregation H4150 (מוֹעֵד) — properly, an appointment, i.e. a fixed time or season; specifically, a festival; conventionally a year; by implication, an assembly (as convened for a definite…
  • for all the service H5656 (עֲבֹדָה) — work of any kind
  • and a stranger H2114 (זוּר) — to turn aside (especially for lodging); hence to be a foreigner, strange, profane; specifically (active participle) to commit adultery
  • shall not come nigh H7126 (קָרַב) — to approach (causatively, bring near) for whatever purpose

5 And ye shall keep the charge of the sanctuary, and the charge of the altar; that there be wrath no more upon the children of Israel.

Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):
  • And ye shall keep H8104 (שָׁמַר) — properly, to hedge about (as with thorns), i.e. guard; generally, to protect, attend to, etc.
  • the charge H4931 (מִשְׁמֶרֶת) — watch, i.e. the act (custody), or (concretely) the sentry, the post; objectively preservation, or (concretely) safe; figuratively observance, i.e. (abstractly)…
  • of the sanctuary H6944 (קֹדֶשׁ) — a sacred place or thing; rarely abstract, sanctity
  • and the charge H4931 (מִשְׁמֶרֶת) — watch, i.e. the act (custody), or (concretely) the sentry, the post; objectively preservation, or (concretely) safe; figuratively observance, i.e. (abstractly)…
  • of the altar H4196 (מִזְבֵּחַ) — an altar
  • that there be no wrath H7110 (קֶצֶף) — a splinter (as chipped off); figuratively, rage or strife
  • any more upon the children H1121 (בֵּן) — a son (as a builder of the family name), in the widest sense (of literal and figurative relationship, including grandson, subject, nation, quality or condition,…
  • of Israel H3478 (יִשְׂרָאֵל) — he will rule as God; Jisraël, a symbolical name of Jacob; also (typically) of his posterity

6 And I, behold, I have taken your brethren the Levites from among the children of Israel: to you they are a gift, given unto Jehovah, to do the service of the tent of meeting.

Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):
  • And I, behold, I have taken H3947 (לָקַח) — to take (in the widest variety of applications)
  • your brethren H251 (אָח) — a brother (used in the widest sense of literal relationship and metaphorical affinity or resemblance [like 1])
  • the Levites H3881 (לֵוִיִּי) — a Levite or descendant of Levi
  • from among H8432 (תָּוֶךְ) — a bisection, i.e. (by implication) the centre
  • the children H1121 (בֵּן) — a son (as a builder of the family name), in the widest sense (of literal and figurative relationship, including grandson, subject, nation, quality or condition,…
  • of Israel H3478 (יִשְׂרָאֵל) — he will rule as God; Jisraël, a symbolical name of Jacob; also (typically) of his posterity
  • given H5414 (נָתַן) — to give, used with greatest latitude of application (put, make, etc.)
  • a gift H4979 (מַתָּנָה) — a present; specifically (in a good sense), a sacrificial offering, (in a bad sense) a bribe
  • for Yhwh H3068 (יְהֹוָה) — (the) self-Existent or Eternal; Jeho-vah, Jewish national name of God
  • to do H5647 (עָבַד) — to work (in any sense); by implication, to serve, till, (causatively) enslave, etc.
  • the service H5656 (עֲבֹדָה) — work of any kind
  • of the tabernacle H168 (אֹהֶל) — a tent (as clearly conspicuous from a distance)
  • of the congregation H4150 (מוֹעֵד) — properly, an appointment, i.e. a fixed time or season; specifically, a festival; conventionally a year; by implication, an assembly (as convened for a definite…

7 And thou and thy sons with thee shall keep your priesthood for everything of the altar, and for that within the veil; and ye shall serve: I give you the priesthood as a service of gift: and the stranger that cometh nigh shall be put to death.

Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):
  • Therefore thou and thy sons H1121 (בֵּן) — a son (as a builder of the family name), in the widest sense (of literal and figurative relationship, including grandson, subject, nation, quality or condition,…
  • with thee shall keep H8104 (שָׁמַר) — properly, to hedge about (as with thorns), i.e. guard; generally, to protect, attend to, etc.
  • your priest’s office H3550 (כְּהֻנָּה) — priesthood
  • for every thing H1697 (דָּבָר) — a word; by implication, a matter (as spoken of) or thing; adverbially, a cause
  • of the altar H4196 (מִזְבֵּחַ) — an altar
  • and within H1004 (בַּיִת) — a house (in the greatest variation of applications, especially family, etc.)
  • the vail H6532 (פֹּרֶכֶת) — a separatrix, i.e. (the sacred) screen
  • and ye shall serve H5647 (עָבַד) — to work (in any sense); by implication, to serve, till, (causatively) enslave, etc.
  • I have given H5414 (נָתַן) — to give, used with greatest latitude of application (put, make, etc.)
  • as a service H5656 (עֲבֹדָה) — work of any kind
  • of gift H4979 (מַתָּנָה) — a present; specifically (in a good sense), a sacrificial offering, (in a bad sense) a bribe
  • and the stranger H2114 (זוּר) — to turn aside (especially for lodging); hence to be a foreigner, strange, profane; specifically (active participle) to commit adultery
  • that cometh nigh H7131 (קָרֵב) — near
  • shall be put to death H4191 (מוּת) — to die (literally or figuratively); causatively, to kill

8 And Jehovah spake unto Aaron, And I, behold, I have given thee the charge of my heave-offerings, even all the hallowed things of the children of Israel; unto thee have I given them by reason of the anointing, and to thy sons, as a portion for ever.

Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):
  • And Yhwh H3068 (יְהֹוָה) — (the) self-Existent or Eternal; Jeho-vah, Jewish national name of God
  • spake H1696 (דָבַר) — perhaps properly, to arrange; but used figuratively (of words), to speak; rarely (in a destructive sense) to subdue
  • unto Aaron H175 (אַהֲרוֹן) — Aharon, the brother of Moses
  • Behold, I also have given H5414 (נָתַן) — to give, used with greatest latitude of application (put, make, etc.)
  • thee the charge H4931 (מִשְׁמֶרֶת) — watch, i.e. the act (custody), or (concretely) the sentry, the post; objectively preservation, or (concretely) safe; figuratively observance, i.e. (abstractly)…
  • of mine heave offerings H8641 (תְּרוּמָה) — a present (as offered up), especially in sacrifice or as tribute
  • of all the hallowed things H6944 (קֹדֶשׁ) — a sacred place or thing; rarely abstract, sanctity
  • of the children H1121 (בֵּן) — a son (as a builder of the family name), in the widest sense (of literal and figurative relationship, including grandson, subject, nation, quality or condition,…
  • of Israel H3478 (יִשְׂרָאֵל) — he will rule as God; Jisraël, a symbolical name of Jacob; also (typically) of his posterity
  • unto thee have I given H5414 (נָתַן) — to give, used with greatest latitude of application (put, make, etc.)
  • them by reason of the anointing H4888 (מִשְׁחָה) — unction (the act); by implication, a consecratory gift
  • and to thy sons H1121 (בֵּן) — a son (as a builder of the family name), in the widest sense (of literal and figurative relationship, including grandson, subject, nation, quality or condition,…
  • by an ordinance H2706 (חֹק) — an enactment; hence, an appointment (of time, space, quantity, labor or usage)
  • for ever H5769 (עוֹלָם) — properly, concealed, i.e. the vanishing point; generally, time out of mind (past or future), i.e. (practically) eternity; frequentatively, adverbial (especially…

9 This shall be thine of the most holy things, reserved from the fire: every oblation of theirs, even every meal-offering of theirs, and every sin-offering of theirs, and every trespass-offering of theirs, which they shall render unto me, shall be most holy for thee and for thy sons.

Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):
  • This shall be thine of the most H6944 (קֹדֶשׁ) — a sacred place or thing; rarely abstract, sanctity
  • holy things H6944 (קֹדֶשׁ) — a sacred place or thing; rarely abstract, sanctity
  • from the fire H784 (אֵשׁ) — fire (literally or figuratively)
  • every oblation H7133 (קׇרְבָּן) — something brought near the altar, i.e. a sacrificial present
  • of theirs, every grain offering H4503 (מִנְחָה) — a donation; euphemistically, tribute; specifically a sacrificial offering (usually bloodless and voluntary)
  • of theirs, and every sin offering H2403 (חַטָּאָה) — an offence (sometimes habitual sinfulness), and its penalty, occasion, sacrifice, or expiation; also (concretely) an offender
  • of theirs, and every trespass offering H817 (אָשָׁם) — guilt; by implication, a fault; also a sin-offering
  • of theirs, which they shall render H7725 (שׁוּב) — to turn back (hence, away) transitively or intransitively, literally or figuratively (not necessarily with the idea of return to the starting point); generally…
  • most H6944 (קֹדֶשׁ) — a sacred place or thing; rarely abstract, sanctity
  • holy H6944 (קֹדֶשׁ) — a sacred place or thing; rarely abstract, sanctity
  • for thee and for thy sons H1121 (בֵּן) — a son (as a builder of the family name), in the widest sense (of literal and figurative relationship, including grandson, subject, nation, quality or condition,…

10 As the most holy things shalt thou eat thereof; every male shall eat thereof: it shall be holy unto thee.

Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):
  • In the most H6944 (קֹדֶשׁ) — a sacred place or thing; rarely abstract, sanctity
  • holy H6944 (קֹדֶשׁ) — a sacred place or thing; rarely abstract, sanctity
  • shalt thou eat H398 (אָכַל) — to eat (literally or figuratively)
  • it; every male H2145 (זָכָר) — properly, remembered, i.e. a male (of man or animals, as being the most noteworthy sex)
  • shall eat H398 (אָכַל) — to eat (literally or figuratively)
  • it: it shall be holy H6944 (קֹדֶשׁ) — a sacred place or thing; rarely abstract, sanctity

11 And this is thine: the heave-offering of their gift, even all the wave-offerings of the children of Israel; I have given them unto thee, and to thy sons and to thy daughters with thee, as a portion for ever; every one that is clean in thy house shall eat thereof.

Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):
  • thine; the heave offering H8641 (תְּרוּמָה) — a present (as offered up), especially in sacrifice or as tribute
  • of their gift H4976 (מַתָּן) — a present
  • with all the wave offerings H8573 (תְּנוּפָה) — a brandishing (in threat); by implication, tumult; specifically, the official undulation of sacrificial offerings
  • of the children H1121 (בֵּן) — a son (as a builder of the family name), in the widest sense (of literal and figurative relationship, including grandson, subject, nation, quality or condition,…
  • of Israel H3478 (יִשְׂרָאֵל) — he will rule as God; Jisraël, a symbolical name of Jacob; also (typically) of his posterity
  • I have given H5414 (נָתַן) — to give, used with greatest latitude of application (put, make, etc.)
  • them unto thee, and to thy sons H1121 (בֵּן) — a son (as a builder of the family name), in the widest sense (of literal and figurative relationship, including grandson, subject, nation, quality or condition,…
  • and to thy daughters H1323 (בַּת) — a daughter (used in the same wide sense as other terms of relationship, literally and figuratively)
  • with thee, by a statute H2706 (חֹק) — an enactment; hence, an appointment (of time, space, quantity, labor or usage)
  • for ever H5769 (עוֹלָם) — properly, concealed, i.e. the vanishing point; generally, time out of mind (past or future), i.e. (practically) eternity; frequentatively, adverbial (especially…
  • every one that is clean H2889 (טָהוֹר) — pure (in a physical, chemical, ceremonial or moral sense)
  • in thy house H1004 (בַּיִת) — a house (in the greatest variation of applications, especially family, etc.)
  • shall eat H398 (אָכַל) — to eat (literally or figuratively)

12 All the best of the oil, and all the best of the vintage, and of the grain, the first-fruits of them which they give unto Jehovah, to thee have I given them.

Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):
  • All the best H2459 (חֶלֶב) — fat, whether literally or figuratively; hence, the richest or choice part
  • of the oil H3323 (יִצְהָר) — oil (as producing light); figuratively, anointing
  • and all the best H2459 (חֶלֶב) — fat, whether literally or figuratively; hence, the richest or choice part
  • of the wine H8492 (תִּירוֹשׁ) — must or fresh grape-juice (as just squeezed out); by implication (rarely) fermented wine
  • and of the wheat H1715 (דָּגָן) — properly, increase, i.e. grain
  • the firstfruits H7225 (רֵאשִׁית) — the first, in place, time, order or rank (specifically, a firstfruit)
  • of them which they shall offer H5414 (נָתַן) — to give, used with greatest latitude of application (put, make, etc.)
  • unto Yhwh H3068 (יְהֹוָה) — (the) self-Existent or Eternal; Jeho-vah, Jewish national name of God
  • them have I given H5414 (נָתַן) — to give, used with greatest latitude of application (put, make, etc.)

13 The first-ripe fruits of all that is in their land, which they bring unto Jehovah, shall be thine; every one that is clean in thy house shall eat thereof.

Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):
  • whatsoever is first ripe H1061 (בִּכּוּר) — the first-fruits of the crop
  • in the land H776 (אֶרֶץ) — the earth (at large, or partitively a land)
  • which they shall bring H935 (בּוֹא) — to go or come (in a wide variety of applications)
  • unto Yhwh H3068 (יְהֹוָה) — (the) self-Existent or Eternal; Jeho-vah, Jewish national name of God
  • shall be thine; every one that is clean H2889 (טָהוֹר) — pure (in a physical, chemical, ceremonial or moral sense)
  • in thine house H1004 (בַּיִת) — a house (in the greatest variation of applications, especially family, etc.)
  • shall eat H398 (אָכַל) — to eat (literally or figuratively)

14 Everything devoted in Israel shall be thine.

Cross references & Strong's
Cross references (TSK): Leviticus 27:21 · Leviticus 27:28
Strong's numbers (from RLT):
  • Every thing devoted H2764 (חֵרֶם) — physical (as shutting in) a net (either literally or figuratively); usually a doomed object; abstractly extermination
  • in Israel H3478 (יִשְׂרָאֵל) — he will rule as God; Jisraël, a symbolical name of Jacob; also (typically) of his posterity

15 Everything that openeth the womb, of all flesh which they offer unto Jehovah, both of man and beast shall be thine: nevertheless the first-born of man shalt thou surely redeem, and the firstling of unclean beasts shalt thou redeem.

Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):
  • Every thing that openeth H6363 (פֶּטֶר) — a fissure, i.e. (concretely) firstling (as opening the matrix)
  • the matrix H7358 (רֶחֶם) — the womb
  • in all flesh H1320 (בָּשָׂר) — flesh (from its freshness); by extension, body, person; also (by euphemistically) the pudenda of a man
  • which they bring H7126 (קָרַב) — to approach (causatively, bring near) for whatever purpose
  • unto Yhwh H3068 (יְהֹוָה) — (the) self-Existent or Eternal; Jeho-vah, Jewish national name of God
  • of men H120 (אָדָם) — ruddy i.e. a human being (an individual or the species, mankind, etc.)
  • or beasts H929 (בְּהֵמָה) — properly, a dumb beast; especially any large quadruped or animal (often collective)
  • shall be thine: nevertheless the firstborn H1060 (בְּכוֹר) — first-born; hence, chief
  • of man H120 (אָדָם) — ruddy i.e. a human being (an individual or the species, mankind, etc.)
  • shalt thou surely H6299 (פָּדָה) — to sever, i.e. ransom; generally to release, preserve
  • redeem H6299 (פָּדָה) — to sever, i.e. ransom; generally to release, preserve
  • and the firstling H1060 (בְּכוֹר) — first-born; hence, chief
  • of unclean H2931 (טָמֵא) — foul in a religious sense
  • beasts H929 (בְּהֵמָה) — properly, a dumb beast; especially any large quadruped or animal (often collective)
  • shalt thou redeem H6299 (פָּדָה) — to sever, i.e. ransom; generally to release, preserve

16 And those that are to be redeemed of them from a month old shalt thou redeem, according to thine estimation, for the money of five shekels, after the shekel of the sanctuary (the same is twenty gerahs).

Cross references & Strong's
Cross references (TSK): Exodus 30:13 · Leviticus 27:2 · Leviticus 27:25 · Numbers 3:47
Strong's numbers (from RLT):
  • And those that are to be redeemed H6299 (פָּדָה) — to sever, i.e. ransom; generally to release, preserve
  • from a month H2320 (חֹדֶשׁ) — the new moon; by implication, a month
  • old H1121 (בֵּן) — a son (as a builder of the family name), in the widest sense (of literal and figurative relationship, including grandson, subject, nation, quality or condition,…
  • shalt thou redeem H6299 (פָּדָה) — to sever, i.e. ransom; generally to release, preserve
  • according to thine estimation H6187 (עֵרֶךְ) — a pile, equipment, estimate
  • for the money H3701 (כֶּסֶף) — silver (from its pale color); by implication, money
  • of five H2568 (חָמֵשׁ) — five
  • shekels H8255 (שֶׁקֶל) — probably a weight; used as a commercial standard
  • after the shekel H8255 (שֶׁקֶל) — probably a weight; used as a commercial standard
  • of the sanctuary H6944 (קֹדֶשׁ) — a sacred place or thing; rarely abstract, sanctity
  • twenty H6242 (עֶשְׂרִים) — twenty; also (ordinal) twentieth
  • gerahs H1626 (גֵּרָה) — a gerah or small weight (and coin)

17 But the firstling of a cow, or the firstling of a sheep, or the firstling of a goat, thou shalt not redeem; they are holy: thou shalt sprinkle their blood upon the altar, and shalt burn their fat for an offering made by fire, for a sweet savor unto Jehovah.

Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):
  • But the firstling H1060 (בְּכוֹר) — first-born; hence, chief
  • of a cow H7794 (שׁוֹר) — a bullock (as a traveller)
  • or the firstling H1060 (בְּכוֹר) — first-born; hence, chief
  • of a sheep H3775 (כֶּשֶׂב) — a young sheep
  • of a goat H5795 (עֵז) — a she-goat (as strong), but masculine in plural (which also is used elliptically for goat's hair)
  • thou shalt not redeem H6299 (פָּדָה) — to sever, i.e. ransom; generally to release, preserve
  • holy H6944 (קֹדֶשׁ) — a sacred place or thing; rarely abstract, sanctity
  • thou shalt sprinkle H2236 (זָרַק) — to sprinkle (fluid or solid particles)
  • their blood H1818 (דָּם) — blood (as that which when shed causes death) of man or an animal; by analogy, the juice of the grape; figuratively (especially in the plural) bloodshed (i.e. dr…
  • upon the altar H4196 (מִזְבֵּחַ) — an altar
  • and shalt burn H6999 (קָטַר) — to smoke, i.e. turn into fragrance by fire (especially as an act of worship)
  • their fat H2459 (חֶלֶב) — fat, whether literally or figuratively; hence, the richest or choice part
  • an offering made by fire H801 (אִשָּׁה) — properly, a burnt-offering; but occasionally of any sacrifice
  • for a sweet H5207 (נִיחוֹחַ) — properly, restful, i.e. pleasant; abstractly, delight
  • savour H7381 (רֵיחַ) — odor (as if blown)
  • unto Yhwh H3068 (יְהֹוָה) — (the) self-Existent or Eternal; Jeho-vah, Jewish national name of God

18 And the flesh of them shall be thine, as the wave-breast and as the right thigh, it shall be thine.

Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):
  • And the flesh H1320 (בָּשָׂר) — flesh (from its freshness); by extension, body, person; also (by euphemistically) the pudenda of a man
  • of them shall be thine, as the wave H8573 (תְּנוּפָה) — a brandishing (in threat); by implication, tumult; specifically, the official undulation of sacrificial offerings
  • breast H2373 (חָזֶה) — the breast (as most seen in front)
  • and as the right H3225 (יָמִין) — the right hand or side (leg, eye) of a person or other object (as the stronger and more dexterous); locally, the south
  • shoulder H7785 (שׁוֹק) — the (lower) leg (as a runner)

19 All the heave-offerings of the holy things, which the children of Israel offer unto Jehovah, have I given thee, and thy sons and thy daughters with thee, as a portion for ever: it is a covenant of salt for ever before Jehovah unto thee and to thy seed with thee.

Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):
  • All the heave offerings H8641 (תְּרוּמָה) — a present (as offered up), especially in sacrifice or as tribute
  • of the holy things H6944 (קֹדֶשׁ) — a sacred place or thing; rarely abstract, sanctity
  • which the children H1121 (בֵּן) — a son (as a builder of the family name), in the widest sense (of literal and figurative relationship, including grandson, subject, nation, quality or condition,…
  • of Israel H3478 (יִשְׂרָאֵל) — he will rule as God; Jisraël, a symbolical name of Jacob; also (typically) of his posterity
  • offer H7311 (רוּם) — to be high actively, to rise or raise (in various applications, literally or figuratively)
  • unto Yhwh H3068 (יְהֹוָה) — (the) self-Existent or Eternal; Jeho-vah, Jewish national name of God
  • have I given H5414 (נָתַן) — to give, used with greatest latitude of application (put, make, etc.)
  • thee, and thy sons H1121 (בֵּן) — a son (as a builder of the family name), in the widest sense (of literal and figurative relationship, including grandson, subject, nation, quality or condition,…
  • and thy daughters H1323 (בַּת) — a daughter (used in the same wide sense as other terms of relationship, literally and figuratively)
  • with thee, by a statute H2706 (חֹק) — an enactment; hence, an appointment (of time, space, quantity, labor or usage)
  • for ever H5769 (עוֹלָם) — properly, concealed, i.e. the vanishing point; generally, time out of mind (past or future), i.e. (practically) eternity; frequentatively, adverbial (especially…
  • a covenant H1285 (בְּרִית) — a compact (because made by passing between pieces of flesh)
  • of salt H4417 (מֶלַח) — properly, powder, i.e. (specifically) salt (as easily pulverized and dissolved)
  • before H6440 (פָּנִים) — the face (as the part that turns); used in a great variety of applications (literally and figuratively); also (with prepositional prefix) as a preposition (befo…
  • Yhwh H3068 (יְהֹוָה) — (the) self-Existent or Eternal; Jeho-vah, Jewish national name of God
  • unto thee and to thy seed H2233 (זֶרַע) — seed; figuratively, fruit, plant, sowing-time, posterity

20 And Jehovah said unto Aaron, Thou shalt have no inheritance in their land, neither shalt thou have any portion among them: I am thy portion and thine inheritance among the children of Israel.

Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):
  • And Yhwh H3068 (יְהֹוָה) — (the) self-Existent or Eternal; Jeho-vah, Jewish national name of God
  • spake H559 (אָמַר) — to say (used with great latitude)
  • unto Aaron H175 (אַהֲרוֹן) — Aharon, the brother of Moses
  • Thou shalt have no inheritance H5157 (נָחַל) — to inherit (as a (figurative) mode of descent), or (generally) to occupy; causatively, to bequeath, or (generally) distribute, instate
  • in their land H776 (אֶרֶץ) — the earth (at large, or partitively a land)
  • neither shalt thou have any part H2506 (חֵלֶק) — properly, smoothness (of the tongue); also an allotment
  • among H8432 (תָּוֶךְ) — a bisection, i.e. (by implication) the centre
  • thy part H2506 (חֵלֶק) — properly, smoothness (of the tongue); also an allotment
  • and thine inheritance H5159 (נַחֲלָה) — properly, something inherited, i.e. (abstractly) occupancy, or (concretely) an heirloom; generally an estate, patrimony or portion
  • the children H1121 (בֵּן) — a son (as a builder of the family name), in the widest sense (of literal and figurative relationship, including grandson, subject, nation, quality or condition,…
  • of Israel H3478 (יִשְׂרָאֵל) — he will rule as God; Jisraël, a symbolical name of Jacob; also (typically) of his posterity

21 And unto the children of Levi, behold, I have given all the tithe in Israel for an inheritance, in return for their service which they serve, even the service of the tent of meeting.

Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):
  • And, behold, I have given H5414 (נָתַן) — to give, used with greatest latitude of application (put, make, etc.)
  • the children H1121 (בֵּן) — a son (as a builder of the family name), in the widest sense (of literal and figurative relationship, including grandson, subject, nation, quality or condition,…
  • of Levi H3878 (לֵוִי) — Levi, a son of Jacob
  • all the tenth H4643 (מַעֲשֵׂר) — a tenth; especially a tithe
  • in Israel H3478 (יִשְׂרָאֵל) — he will rule as God; Jisraël, a symbolical name of Jacob; also (typically) of his posterity
  • for an inheritance H5159 (נַחֲלָה) — properly, something inherited, i.e. (abstractly) occupancy, or (concretely) an heirloom; generally an estate, patrimony or portion
  • for H2500 (חֵלֶף) — properly, exchange; hence (as preposition) instead of
  • their service H5656 (עֲבֹדָה) — work of any kind
  • which they serve H5647 (עָבַד) — to work (in any sense); by implication, to serve, till, (causatively) enslave, etc.
  • the service H5656 (עֲבֹדָה) — work of any kind
  • of the tabernacle H168 (אֹהֶל) — a tent (as clearly conspicuous from a distance)
  • of the congregation H4150 (מוֹעֵד) — properly, an appointment, i.e. a fixed time or season; specifically, a festival; conventionally a year; by implication, an assembly (as convened for a definite…

22 And henceforth the children of Israel shall not come nigh the tent of meeting, lest they bear sin, and die.

Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):
  • Neither must the children H1121 (בֵּן) — a son (as a builder of the family name), in the widest sense (of literal and figurative relationship, including grandson, subject, nation, quality or condition,…
  • of Israel H3478 (יִשְׂרָאֵל) — he will rule as God; Jisraël, a symbolical name of Jacob; also (typically) of his posterity
  • henceforth H5750 (עוֹד) — properly, iteration or continuance; used only adverbially (with or without preposition), again, repeatedly, still, more
  • come nigh H7126 (קָרַב) — to approach (causatively, bring near) for whatever purpose
  • the tabernacle H168 (אֹהֶל) — a tent (as clearly conspicuous from a distance)
  • of the congregation H4150 (מוֹעֵד) — properly, an appointment, i.e. a fixed time or season; specifically, a festival; conventionally a year; by implication, an assembly (as convened for a definite…
  • lest they bear H5375 (נָשָׂא) — to lift, in a great variety of applications, literal and figurative, absolute and relative
  • sin H2399 (חֵטְא) — a crime or its penalty
  • and die H4191 (מוּת) — to die (literally or figuratively); causatively, to kill

23 But the Levites shall do the service of the tent of meeting, and they shall bear their iniquity: it shall be a statute for ever throughout your generations; and among the children of Israel they shall have no inheritance.

Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):
  • But the Levites H3881 (לֵוִיִּי) — a Levite or descendant of Levi
  • shall do H5647 (עָבַד) — to work (in any sense); by implication, to serve, till, (causatively) enslave, etc.
  • the service H5656 (עֲבֹדָה) — work of any kind
  • of the tabernacle H168 (אֹהֶל) — a tent (as clearly conspicuous from a distance)
  • of the congregation H4150 (מוֹעֵד) — properly, an appointment, i.e. a fixed time or season; specifically, a festival; conventionally a year; by implication, an assembly (as convened for a definite…
  • and they shall bear H5375 (נָשָׂא) — to lift, in a great variety of applications, literal and figurative, absolute and relative
  • their iniquity H5771 (עָוֺן) — perversity, i.e. (moral) evil
  • a statute H2708 (חֻקָּה)
  • for ever H5769 (עוֹלָם) — properly, concealed, i.e. the vanishing point; generally, time out of mind (past or future), i.e. (practically) eternity; frequentatively, adverbial (especially…
  • throughout your generations H1755 (דּוֹר) — properly, a revolution of time, i.e. an age or generation; also a dwelling
  • that among H8432 (תָּוֶךְ) — a bisection, i.e. (by implication) the centre
  • the children H1121 (בֵּן) — a son (as a builder of the family name), in the widest sense (of literal and figurative relationship, including grandson, subject, nation, quality or condition,…
  • of Israel H3478 (יִשְׂרָאֵל) — he will rule as God; Jisraël, a symbolical name of Jacob; also (typically) of his posterity
  • they have H5157 (נָחַל) — to inherit (as a (figurative) mode of descent), or (generally) to occupy; causatively, to bequeath, or (generally) distribute, instate
  • no inheritance H5159 (נַחֲלָה) — properly, something inherited, i.e. (abstractly) occupancy, or (concretely) an heirloom; generally an estate, patrimony or portion

24 For the tithe of the children of Israel, which they offer as a heave-offering unto Jehovah, I have given to the Levites for an inheritance: therefore I have said unto them, Among the children of Israel they shall have no inheritance.

Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):
  • But the tithes H4643 (מַעֲשֵׂר) — a tenth; especially a tithe
  • of the children H1121 (בֵּן) — a son (as a builder of the family name), in the widest sense (of literal and figurative relationship, including grandson, subject, nation, quality or condition,…
  • of Israel H3478 (יִשְׂרָאֵל) — he will rule as God; Jisraël, a symbolical name of Jacob; also (typically) of his posterity
  • which they offer H7311 (רוּם) — to be high actively, to rise or raise (in various applications, literally or figuratively)
  • an heave offering H8641 (תְּרוּמָה) — a present (as offered up), especially in sacrifice or as tribute
  • unto Yhwh H3068 (יְהֹוָה) — (the) self-Existent or Eternal; Jeho-vah, Jewish national name of God
  • I have given H5414 (נָתַן) — to give, used with greatest latitude of application (put, make, etc.)
  • to the Levites H3881 (לֵוִיִּי) — a Levite or descendant of Levi
  • to inherit H5159 (נַחֲלָה) — properly, something inherited, i.e. (abstractly) occupancy, or (concretely) an heirloom; generally an estate, patrimony or portion
  • therefore I have said H559 (אָמַר) — to say (used with great latitude)
  • unto them, Among H8432 (תָּוֶךְ) — a bisection, i.e. (by implication) the centre
  • the children H1121 (בֵּן) — a son (as a builder of the family name), in the widest sense (of literal and figurative relationship, including grandson, subject, nation, quality or condition,…
  • they shall have H5157 (נָחַל) — to inherit (as a (figurative) mode of descent), or (generally) to occupy; causatively, to bequeath, or (generally) distribute, instate
  • no inheritance H5159 (נַחֲלָה) — properly, something inherited, i.e. (abstractly) occupancy, or (concretely) an heirloom; generally an estate, patrimony or portion

25 And Jehovah spake unto Moses, saying,

Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):
  • And Yhwh H3068 (יְהֹוָה) — (the) self-Existent or Eternal; Jeho-vah, Jewish national name of God
  • spake H1696 (דָבַר) — perhaps properly, to arrange; but used figuratively (of words), to speak; rarely (in a destructive sense) to subdue
  • unto Moses H4872 (מֹשֶׁה) — Mosheh, the Israelite lawgiver
  • saying H559 (אָמַר) — to say (used with great latitude)

26 Moreover thou shalt speak unto the Levites, and say unto them, When ye take of the children of Israel the tithe which I have given you from them for your inheritance, then ye shall offer up a heave-offering of it for Jehovah, a tithe of the tithe.

Cross references & Strong's
Cross references (TSK): Numbers 15:21 · Numbers 18:21 · Nehemiah 10:38 · Nehemiah 10:39
Strong's numbers (from RLT):
  • Thus speak H1696 (דָבַר) — perhaps properly, to arrange; but used figuratively (of words), to speak; rarely (in a destructive sense) to subdue
  • unto the Levites H3881 (לֵוִיִּי) — a Levite or descendant of Levi
  • and say H559 (אָמַר) — to say (used with great latitude)
  • unto them, When ye take H3947 (לָקַח) — to take (in the widest variety of applications)
  • of the children H1121 (בֵּן) — a son (as a builder of the family name), in the widest sense (of literal and figurative relationship, including grandson, subject, nation, quality or condition,…
  • of Israel H3478 (יִשְׂרָאֵל) — he will rule as God; Jisraël, a symbolical name of Jacob; also (typically) of his posterity
  • the tithes H4643 (מַעֲשֵׂר) — a tenth; especially a tithe
  • which I have given H5414 (נָתַן) — to give, used with greatest latitude of application (put, make, etc.)
  • you from them for your inheritance H5159 (נַחֲלָה) — properly, something inherited, i.e. (abstractly) occupancy, or (concretely) an heirloom; generally an estate, patrimony or portion
  • then ye shall offer H7311 (רוּם) — to be high actively, to rise or raise (in various applications, literally or figuratively)
  • up an heave offering H8641 (תְּרוּמָה) — a present (as offered up), especially in sacrifice or as tribute
  • of it for Yhwh H3068 (יְהֹוָה) — (the) self-Existent or Eternal; Jeho-vah, Jewish national name of God
  • a tenth H4643 (מַעֲשֵׂר) — a tenth; especially a tithe
  • of the tithe H4643 (מַעֲשֵׂר) — a tenth; especially a tithe

27 And your heave-offering shall be reckoned unto you, as though it were the grain of the threshing-floor, and as the fulness of the winepress.

Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):
  • your heave offering H8641 (תְּרוּמָה) — a present (as offered up), especially in sacrifice or as tribute
  • shall be reckoned H2803 (חָשַׁב) — properly, to plait or interpenetrate, i.e. (literally) to weave or (generally) to fabricate; figuratively, to plot or contrive (usually in a malicious sense); h…
  • the grain H1715 (דָּגָן) — properly, increase, i.e. grain
  • of the threshingfloor H1637 (גֹּרֶן) — a threshing-floor (as made even); by analogy, any open area
  • and as the fulness H4395 (מְלֵאָה) — something fulfilled, i.e. abundance (of produce)
  • of the winepress H3342 (יֶקֶב) — a trough (as dug out); specifically, a wine-vat (whether the lower one, into which the juice drains; or the upper, in which the grapes are crushed)

28 Thus ye also shall offer a heave-offering unto Jehovah of all your tithes, which ye receive of the children of Israel; and thereof ye shall give Jehovah’s heave-offering to Aaron the priest.

Cross references & Strong's
Cross references (TSK): Genesis 14:18 · Numbers 31:29 · Hebrews 6:20
Strong's numbers (from RLT):
  • Thus ye also shall offer H7311 (רוּם) — to be high actively, to rise or raise (in various applications, literally or figuratively)
  • an heave offering H8641 (תְּרוּמָה) — a present (as offered up), especially in sacrifice or as tribute
  • unto Yhwh H3068 (יְהֹוָה) — (the) self-Existent or Eternal; Jeho-vah, Jewish national name of God
  • of all your tithes H4643 (מַעֲשֵׂר) — a tenth; especially a tithe
  • which ye receive H3947 (לָקַח) — to take (in the widest variety of applications)
  • of the children H1121 (בֵּן) — a son (as a builder of the family name), in the widest sense (of literal and figurative relationship, including grandson, subject, nation, quality or condition,…
  • of Israel H3478 (יִשְׂרָאֵל) — he will rule as God; Jisraël, a symbolical name of Jacob; also (typically) of his posterity
  • and ye shall give H5414 (נָתַן) — to give, used with greatest latitude of application (put, make, etc.)
  • thereof Yhwh’s H3068 (יְהֹוָה) — (the) self-Existent or Eternal; Jeho-vah, Jewish national name of God
  • heave offering H8641 (תְּרוּמָה) — a present (as offered up), especially in sacrifice or as tribute
  • to Aaron H175 (אַהֲרוֹן) — Aharon, the brother of Moses
  • the priest H3548 (כֹּהֵן) — literally one officiating, a priest; also (by courtesy) an acting priest (although a layman)

29 Out of all your gifts ye shall offer every heave-offering of Jehovah, of all the best thereof, even the hallowed part thereof out of it.

Cross references & Strong's
Cross references (TSK): Genesis 45:18 · Exodus 29:28
Strong's numbers (from RLT):
  • Out of all your gifts H4979 (מַתָּנָה) — a present; specifically (in a good sense), a sacrificial offering, (in a bad sense) a bribe
  • ye shall offer H7311 (רוּם) — to be high actively, to rise or raise (in various applications, literally or figuratively)
  • every heave offering H8641 (תְּרוּמָה) — a present (as offered up), especially in sacrifice or as tribute
  • of Yhwh H3068 (יְהֹוָה) — (the) self-Existent or Eternal; Jeho-vah, Jewish national name of God
  • of all the best H2459 (חֶלֶב) — fat, whether literally or figuratively; hence, the richest or choice part
  • the hallowed part H4720 (מִקְדָּשׁ) — a consecrated thing or place, especially, a palace, sanctuary (whether of Jehovah or of idols) or asylum

30 Therefore thou shalt say unto them, When ye heave the best thereof from it, then it shall be reckoned unto the Levites as the increase of the threshing-floor, and as the increase of the winepress.

Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):
  • Therefore thou shalt say H559 (אָמַר) — to say (used with great latitude)
  • unto them, When ye have heaved H7311 (רוּם) — to be high actively, to rise or raise (in various applications, literally or figuratively)
  • the best H2459 (חֶלֶב) — fat, whether literally or figuratively; hence, the richest or choice part
  • thereof from it, then it shall be counted H2803 (חָשַׁב) — properly, to plait or interpenetrate, i.e. (literally) to weave or (generally) to fabricate; figuratively, to plot or contrive (usually in a malicious sense); h…
  • unto the Levites H3881 (לֵוִיִּי) — a Levite or descendant of Levi
  • as the increase H8393 (תְּבוּאָה) — income, i.e. produce (literally or figuratively)
  • of the threshingfloor H1637 (גֹּרֶן) — a threshing-floor (as made even); by analogy, any open area
  • and as the increase H8393 (תְּבוּאָה) — income, i.e. produce (literally or figuratively)
  • of the winepress H3342 (יֶקֶב) — a trough (as dug out); specifically, a wine-vat (whether the lower one, into which the juice drains; or the upper, in which the grapes are crushed)

31 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.

Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):
  • And ye shall eat H398 (אָכַל) — to eat (literally or figuratively)
  • it in every place H4725 (מָקוֹם) — properly, a standing, i.e. a spot; but used widely of a locality (general or specific); also (figuratively) of a condition (of body or mind)
  • ye and your households H1004 (בַּיִת) — a house (in the greatest variation of applications, especially family, etc.)
  • your reward H7939 (שָׂכָר) — payment of contract; concretely, salary, fare, maintenance; by implication, compensation, benefit
  • for H2500 (חֵלֶף) — properly, exchange; hence (as preposition) instead of
  • your service H5656 (עֲבֹדָה) — work of any kind
  • in the tabernacle H168 (אֹהֶל) — a tent (as clearly conspicuous from a distance)
  • of the congregation H4150 (מוֹעֵד) — properly, an appointment, i.e. a fixed time or season; specifically, a festival; conventionally a year; by implication, an assembly (as convened for a definite…

32 And ye shall bear no sin by reason of it, when ye have heaved from it the best thereof: and ye shall not profane the holy things of the children of Israel, that ye die not.

Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):
  • And ye shall bear H5375 (נָשָׂא) — to lift, in a great variety of applications, literal and figurative, absolute and relative
  • no sin H2399 (חֵטְא) — a crime or its penalty
  • by reason of it, when ye have heaved H7311 (רוּם) — to be high actively, to rise or raise (in various applications, literally or figuratively)
  • from it the best H2459 (חֶלֶב) — fat, whether literally or figuratively; hence, the richest or choice part
  • of it: neither shall ye pollute H2490 (חָלַל) — properly, to bore, i.e. (by implication) to wound, to dissolve; figuratively, to profane (a person, place or thing), to break (one's word), to begin (as if by a…
  • the holy things H6944 (קֹדֶשׁ) — a sacred place or thing; rarely abstract, sanctity
  • of the children H1121 (בֵּן) — a son (as a builder of the family name), in the widest sense (of literal and figurative relationship, including grandson, subject, nation, quality or condition,…
  • of Israel H3478 (יִשְׂרָאֵל) — he will rule as God; Jisraël, a symbolical name of Jacob; also (typically) of his posterity
  • lest ye die H4191 (מוּת) — to die (literally or figuratively); causatively, to kill