KJV ORIGINAL
Neither shall the priests the Levites want a man before me to offer burnt offerings, and to kindle meat offerings, and to do sacrifice continually.
Close to the original. Clear modern English.
✦ MADE SIMPLE
The priests and Levites will never lack someone to serve before me, offering burnt offerings, grain offerings, and performing sacrifices continually.
⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE
God is promising that there will always be priests from the tribe of Levi to serve Him and offer sacrifices on behalf of the people.
📚 Historical Context
This promise was given during Jeremiah's time when Jerusalem was under siege and the temple worship system was in danger of being completely destroyed. The Levites were the tribe set apart by God to serve as priests and handle the temple sacrifices and offerings. God was assuring His people that despite the coming exile and destruction, He would preserve a faithful priesthood.
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