King James Version:
(The Lord speaking is red text)
Therefore shall they have no inheritance among their brethren: the LORD [is] their inheritance, as he hath said unto them.
Complete Jewish Bible:
They will have no inheritance with their brothers, because ADONAI is their inheritance - as he has said to them.
Berean Standard Bible:
Although they have no inheritance among their brothers, the LORD is their inheritance, as He promised them.
American Standard Version:
And they shall have no inheritance among their brethren: Jehovah is their inheritance, as he hath spoken unto them.
KJV with Strong’s Numbers:
Therefore shall they have no inheritance{H5159} among{H7130} their brethren{H251}: the LORD{H3068} is their inheritance{H5159}, as he hath said{H1696} unto them.
Cross-References (KJV):
Genesis 15:1
- ¶ After these things the word of the LORD came unto Abram in a vision, saying, Fear not, Abram: I [am] thy shield, [and] thy exceeding great reward.
Psalms 16:5
- The LORD [is] the portion of mine inheritance and of my cup: thou maintainest my lot.
Psalms 84:11
- 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.
Lamentations 3:24
- The LORD [is] my portion, saith my soul; therefore will I hope in him.
Revelation 1:5
- And from Jesus Christ, [who is] the faithful witness, [and] the first begotten of the dead, and the prince of the kings of the earth. Unto him that loved us, and washed us from our sins in his own blood,
Revelation 1:6
- And hath made us kings and priests unto God and his Father; to him [be] glory and dominion for ever and ever. Amen.
1 Peter 2:5
- Ye also, as lively stones, are built up a spiritual house, an holy priesthood, to offer up spiritual sacrifices, acceptable to God by Jesus Christ.
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Commentary for Deuteronomy 18:2
Deuteronomy 18:2 is part of a larger discourse in which Moses is addressing the Israelites on the eve of their entry into the Promised Land. The verse specifically pertains to the Levites, the tribe from which the priests were drawn. Unlike the other tribes of Israel, the Levites were not allocated a territorial inheritance in Canaan. Instead, their livelihood and inheritance were to come directly from the Lord through the offerings and tithes given by the other Israelites.
Themes:
1. **Divine Provision**: The Levites' sustenance was a direct provision from God, emphasizing the importance of trust and reliance on God's faithfulness.
2. **Holiness and Separation**: The Levites were set apart for sacred duties, and their lack of a physical inheritance symbolized their total dedication to God's service.
3. **Priestly Role**: The verse underscores the unique role of the Levites as mediators between God and the people, tasked with religious instruction and the maintenance of worship.
Historical Context:
The book of Deuteronomy is set during the final weeks of Moses' life, as he prepares the Israelites for their future without his leadership. The laws and instructions given in the book are meant to guide the people in maintaining their covenant relationship with God in the land of Canaan. The Levitical priesthood was an integral part of Israel's religious and social structure, and their support system was a reflection of the community's collective responsibility to honor God and his appointed servants.
This arrangement also had practical implications, as it prevented the concentration of power and wealth in the hands of the priestly class, ensuring a more equitable distribution of land and resources among the tribes. It reflected a theocratic ideal where God was the ultimate landlord of Canaan, and the Israelites were his tenants, with the Levites serving as a tangible reminder of this relationship.
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Strong's Numbers and Definitions:
Note: H = Hebrew (OT), G = Greek (NT)
- Strong's Number: H5159
There are 191 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: נַחֲלָה
Transliteration: nachălâh
Pronunciation: nakh-al-aw'
Description: from נָחַל (in its usual sense); properly, something inherited, i.e. (abstractly) occupancy, or (concretely) an heirloom; generally an estate, patrimony or portion; heritage, to inherit, inheritance, possession. Compare נַחַל. - Strong's Number: H7130
There are 220 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: קֶרֶב
Transliteration: qereb
Pronunciation: keh'-reb
Description: from קָרַב; properly, the nearest part, i.e. the center, whether literal, figurative or adverbial (especially with preposition); [idiom] among, [idiom] before, bowels, [idiom] unto charge, [phrase] eat (up), [idiom] heart, [idiom] him, [idiom] in, inward ([idiom] -ly, part, -s, thought), midst, [phrase] out of, purtenance, [idiom] therein, [idiom] through, [idiom] within self. - Strong's Number: H251
There are 636 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: אָח
Transliteration: ʼâch
Pronunciation: awkh
Description: a primitive word; a brother (used in the widest sense of literal relationship and metaphorical affinity or resemblance (like father)); another, brother(-ly); kindred, like, other. Compare also the proper names beginning with 'Ah-' or 'Ahi-'. - Strong's Number: H3068
There are 5521 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: יְהֹוָה
Transliteration: Yᵉhôvâh
Pronunciation: yeh-ho-vaw'
Description: from הָיָה; (the) self-Existent or Eternal; Jehovah, Jewish national name of God; Jehovah, the Lord. Compare יָהּ, יְהֹוִה. - Strong's Number: H1696
There are 1050 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: דָבַר
Transliteration: dâbar
Pronunciation: daw-bar'
Description: a primitive root; perhaps properly, to arrange; but used figuratively (of words), to speak; rarely (in a destructive sense) to subdue; answer, appoint, bid, command, commune, declare, destroy, give, name, promise, pronounce, rehearse, say, speak, be spokesman, subdue, talk, teach, tell, think, use (entreaties), utter, [idiom] well, [idiom] work.