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Deuteronomy 14

Deuteronomy 14:27

Giving Tithes · Deuteronomy 14:22–29
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Translations

Modern
And do not neglect the Levite within your gates, since he has no portion or inheritance among you.
Traditional
And the Levite that is within thy gates; thou shalt not forsake him; for he hath no part nor inheritance with thee.
Literal
And the Levite who is within your gates you shall not forsake, for unto him is not a portion or inheritance with you.
Latin
…et Levites qui intra portas tuas est, cave ne derelinquas eum, quia non habet aliam partem in possessione tua.

Original

Hebrew
English
And do not neglect the Levite within your gates, since he has no portion or inheritance among you.

Notes

Deuteronomy 14:27

The Levites did not receive land of their own. They were also not allowed to do regular work for money.

Because of this, they depended on the other Israelite tribes for support (see 12:12).

Deuteronomy 14:22–27

set aside a tenth: A tithe (or tenth) is the practice of giving one-tenth of income or produce. People gave a tenth long before the law of Moses (Genesis 14:20; 28:22). Other ancient cultures also practiced this.

In the Bible, the tithe is treated as a tax or tribute. It is collected by the Lord from his people, who are like his subjects. The Lord, as sovereign, claims this portion as holy (see study notes on Deuteronomy 1:31 and 12:6).

Theme notes and profiles

Ancient Law Codes

Parallels

Leviticus 27:30–34 Deuteronomy 26:1–15 Nehemiah 13:10–14

People

Levi: Son of Jacob; progenitor of the Levites

Glossary

Archaeology and the Bible Biblical Concept of Law Covenant Deuteronomy, Book of Tithe, Tithing

Topics

Christian Minister: Emoluments (Benefits) of Levites: Profits From: Liberality: General Scriptures Concerning Priest: Benefits of No Part of the Land of Canaan Allowed To Tithe: A Second: Or Its Value Yearly Brought to the Tabernacle and Eaten Tithes: Mosaic Laws Instituting