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Numbers 18:8
New English Translation
Numbers 18:8
New English Translation
The Portion of the Priests
8 The Lord spoke to Aaron, “See, I have given you the responsibility for my raised offerings; I have given all the holy things of the Israelites to you as your priestly portion[a] and to your sons as a perpetual ordinance.
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- Numbers 18:8 tn This is an uncommon root. It may be connected to the word “anoint” as here (see RSV). But it may also be seen as an intended parallel to “perpetual due” (see Gen 47:22; Exod 29:28; Lev 6:11 [HT]).
Numbers 18:8
King James Version
Numbers 18:8
King James Version
8 And the Lord spake unto Aaron, Behold, I also have given thee the charge of mine heave offerings of all the hallowed things of the children of Israel; unto thee have I given them by reason of the anointing, and to thy sons, by an ordinance for ever.
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Numbers 18:8
New International Version
Numbers 18:8
New International Version
Offerings for Priests and Levites
8 Then the Lord said to Aaron, “I myself have put you in charge of the offerings presented to me; all the holy offerings the Israelites give me I give to you and your sons as your portion,(A) your perpetual share.(B)
Numbers 18:8
New King James Version
Numbers 18:8
New King James Version
Offerings for Support of the Priests
8 And the Lord spoke to Aaron: “Here, (A)I Myself have also given you [a]charge of My heave offerings, all the holy gifts of the children of Israel; I have given them (B)as a portion to you and your sons, as an ordinance forever.
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- Numbers 18:8 custody
Numbers 18:8
English Standard Version
Numbers 18:8
English Standard Version
8 Then the Lord spoke to Aaron, “Behold, (A)I have given you charge of the contributions made to me, all the consecrated things of the people of Israel. I have given them to you (B)as a portion and to your sons as a perpetual due.
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