Translations
Modern
Once you have presented the best part of it, you will not incur guilt because of it. But you must not defile the sacred offerings of the Israelites, or else you will die.’”
Traditional
And ye shall bear no sin by reason of it, when ye have heaved from it the best of it: neither shall ye pollute the holy things of the children of Israel, lest ye die.
Literal
And you shall not bear sin because of it, when you have lifted up its fat from it, and the holy gifts of the sons of Israel you shall not defile, lest you die.’”
Latin
Et non peccabitis super hoc, egregia vobis et pinguia reservantes, ne polluatis oblationes filiorum Israël, et moriamini.
Original
Hebrew
English
Once you have presented the best part of it, you will not incur guilt because of it. But you must not defile the sacred offerings of the Israelites, or else you will die.’”
Notes
The food tithes were holy gifts from the people of Israel. They could not use these gifts for something common by failing to give a portion to the priests.
People
Israel: Patriarch, son of Isaac, father of twelve tribes
Glossary
Biblical Concept of Law Deuteronomy, Book of Numbers, Book of Tithe, Tithing Worship
Topics
Levites: Tithes and Other offerings Priest: Benefits of Tithes of the Tithes The Levites: Bound to Give a Tenth of Their Tithes to the Priests