Thus speak unto the Levites, and say unto them, When ye take of the children of Israel the tithes which I have given you from them for your inheritance, then ye shall offer up an heave offering of it for the LORD, even a tenth part of the tithe.
Tell the Levites this: When you receive the tithes from the Israelites that I have given you as your inheritance, you must offer a portion of it back to the LORD as a special offering, specifically, one-tenth of the tithe you received.
God is telling the Levites that even though they receive tithes from others, they must also give back to God by offering a tenth of what they receive.
📚 Historical Context
In the ancient Israelite community, the Levites were designated by God as the priestly tribe, responsible for temple duties and worship, and they were not allocated land like the other tribes for their inheritance. Instead, God provided for them through tithes collected from the rest of the Israelites, which served as their livelihood. This verse instructs the Levites to give a tenth of those tithes back to the Lord as a heave offering, underscoring the principle that all provisions ultimately come from God and require faithful stewardship.
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