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Numbers 5:9

Made Simple — Modern English Translation

Translated by Verse Made Simple Editorial
KJV ORIGINAL
And every offering of all the holy things of the children of Israel, which they bring unto the priest, shall be his.
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✦ MADE SIMPLE

Every sacred offering that the people of Israel bring to the priest belongs to him.

⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE

This verse establishes that priests get to keep the holy offerings brought to them by the people of Israel.

📚 Historical Context

In the time of Moses, God was giving the Israelites detailed laws for their community life in the wilderness, including rules about sacred offerings to maintain purity and order. The priests, from the tribe of Levi, were not allotted land like other tribes, so their livelihood depended on these offerings as a way to support their full-time religious duties. This verse emphasizes that all holy contributions brought by the people belonged entirely to the priests, ensuring they could focus on serving God and the nation.

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