Translations
Modern
Although they have no inheritance among their brothers, the LORD is their inheritance, as He promised them.
Traditional
Therefore shall they have no inheritance among their brethren: the Lord is their inheritance, as he hath said unto them.
Literal
And unto them shall be no inheritance among their brothers; YHWH is their inheritance, as He has spoken to them.
Latin
…et nihil aliud accipient de possessione fratrum suorum: Dominus enim ipse est hæreditas eorum, sicut locutus est illis.
Original
Hebrew
English
Although they have no inheritance among their brothers, the LORD is their inheritance, as He promised them.
Notes
the LORD is their inheritance: The inheritance of the Levites was spiritual, not territorial or material. They possessed the Lord by giving their whole lives to his service. This idea is the remarkable reversal of the idea that the Lord possessed Israel (see 7:6).
Theme notes and profiles
Parallels
Glossary
Archaeology and the Bible Biblical Concept of Law Covenant Deuteronomy, Book of Inheritance Kings, Books of First and Second Law of Moses Levitical Cities Priests and Levites
Topics
Christian Minister: Emoluments (Benefits) of Levites: Profits From: Levites: Tithes and Other offerings Liberality: General Scriptures Concerning Priest: Benefits of No Part of the Land of Canaan Allowed To Priests were to Live by the Altar As They had No Inheritance The Levites: had a Part of Their offerings