Numbers 18:14 Made Simple

KJV ORIGINAL

Every thing devoted in Israel shall be thine.

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✦ MADE SIMPLE

Everything in Israel that is specially set apart and given to God will belong to you.

⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE

God is telling Aaron that anything the Israelites dedicate or consecrate to the Lord will become the priests' possession.

📚 Historical Context

In the book of Numbers, God is speaking to Aaron and the Levites about their roles and privileges as priests during the Israelites' wilderness journey after the Exodus from Egypt. This verse specifies that anything devoted or set apart to the Lord, such as offerings or items from vows, belongs to the priests to ensure they are provided for in their sacred duties. It reflects God's structured system for supporting the priesthood amid the community's nomadic life.

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