Deuteronomy 18:8
BSB · Public Domain (CC0)“They shall eat equal portions, even though he has received money from the sale of his father’s estate.”
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“They shall eat equal portions, even though he has received money from the sale of his father’s estate.”
Berean Standard Bible · Public Domain (CC0)“They shall have like portions to eat, beside that which cometh of the sale of his patrimony.”
King James Version · Public Domain“They shall have like portions to eat, besides that which cometh of the sale of his patrimony.”
American Standard Version · Public Domain“portion as portion they do eat, apart from his sold things, with the fathers.”
Young's Literal Translation · Public DomainOther passages that echo Deuteronomy 18:8 — 8 related verses from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge.
- Leviticus 7:8As for the priest who presents a burnt offering for anyone, the hide of that offering belongs to him.
- Leviticus 7:14From the cakes he must present one portion of each offering as a contribution to the LORD. It belongs to the priest who sprinkles the blood of the peace offering.
- 2 Chronicles 31:4Moreover, he commanded the people living in Jerusalem to make a contribution for the priests and Levites so that they could devote themselves to the Law of the LORD.
- Nehemiah 12:44And on that same day men were appointed over the rooms that housed the supplies, contributions, firstfruits, and tithes. The portions specified by the Law for the priests and Levites were gathered into these storerooms from the fields of the villages, because Judah rejoiced over the priests and Levites who were serving.
- Nehemiah 12:47So in the days of Zerubbabel and Nehemiah, all Israel contributed the daily portions for the singers and gatekeepers. They also set aside daily portions for the Levites, and the Levites set aside daily portions for the descendants of Aaron.
- Luke 10:7Stay at the same house, eating and drinking whatever you are offered. For the worker is worthy of his wages. Do not move around from house to house.
- 1 Corinthians 9:7Who serves as a soldier at his own expense? Who plants a vineyard and does not eat of its fruit? Who tends a flock and does not drink of its milk?
- 1 Timothy 5:17Elders who lead effectively are worthy of double honor, especially those who work hard at preaching and teaching.
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