Bible Strands
Deuteronomy 14:27
And do not neglect the Levite within your gates, since he has no portion or inheritance among you.
Berean Standard Bible
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Study note
Setting — Moses addresses Israel on the plains of Moab, issuing final tithing regulations before the conquest of Canaan.
The words — The text uses תַּעַזְבֶ֑נּוּ (ta.'az.Ve./nu), meaning "you will neglect him," and חֵ֥לֶק (Che.lek), meaning "a portion."
The thread — This directive aligns with Numbers 18:20 on the Levites' lack of land inheritance and expands in Deuteronomy 14:29 to include the foreigner, fatherless, and widow.
Why it lands — The text commands active provision for the Levite rather than passive indifference, explicitly tying his material support to his stated lack of territorial inheritance.
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The Hebrew words
King James Version
And the Levite that is within thy gates; thou shalt not forsake him; for he hath no part nor inheritance with thee.
Cross-references
- Numbers 18:20 Then the LORD said to Aaron, “You will have no inheritance in their land, nor will you have any portion among them. I am your portion and your inheritance among the Israelites.
- Deuteronomy 14:29 Then the Levite (because he has no portion or inheritance among you), the foreigner, the fatherless, and the widow within your gates may come and eat and be satisfied. And the LORD your God will bless you in all the work of your hands.
- Deuteronomy 12:12 And you shall rejoice before the LORD your God—you, your sons and daughters, your menservants and maidservants, and the Levite within your gates, since he has no portion or inheritance among you.
- Deuteronomy 12:18 Instead, you must eat them in the presence of the LORD your God at the place the LORD your God will choose—you, your sons and daughters, your menservants and maidservants, and the Levite within your gates. Rejoice before the LORD your God in all you do,
- Deuteronomy 18:1 The Levitical priests—indeed the whole tribe of Levi—shall have no portion or inheritance with Israel. They are to eat the food offerings to the LORD; that is their inheritance.
- Galatians 6:6 Nevertheless, the one who receives instruction in the word must share in all good things with his instructor.
- 1 Timothy 5:17 Elders who lead effectively are worthy of double honor, especially those who work hard at preaching and teaching.