Devine Scripture

Deuteronomy 18:7

What does Deuteronomy 18:7 mean?

A plain-English look at Deuteronomy 18:7 in WEB alongside six other public-domain English translations, with cross-references and chapter context.

Parallel translations

WEB

World English Bible · 2000

then he shall minister in the name of Jehovah his God, as all his brethren the Levites do, who stand there before Jehovah.

KJV

King James Version · 1611

Then he shall minister in the name of the Lord his God, as all his brethren the Levites do, which stand there before the Lord.

ASV

American Standard Version · 1901

then he shall minister in the name of Jehovah his God, as all his brethren the Levites do, who stand there before Jehovah.

BBE

Bible in Basic English · 1949

Then he will do the work of a priest in the name of the Lord his God, with all his brothers the Levites who are there before the Lord.

YLT

Young's Literal Translation · 1862

then he hath ministered in the name of Jehovah his God, like all his brethren, the Levites, who are standing there before Jehovah,

DRA

Douay-Rheims (Challoner) · 1752

He shall minister in the name of the Lord his God, as all his brethren the Levites do, that shall stand at that time before the Lord.

DBY

Darby Bible · 1890

and shall serve in the name of Jehovah hisGod, as all his brethren the Levites that stand there before Jehovah,

Context

v.6And if a Levite come from any of thy gates out of all Israel, where he sojourneth, and come with all the desire of his soul unto the place which Jehovah shall choose;

v.7This passage

v.8They shall have like portions to eat, besides that which cometh of the sale of his patrimony.

Cross references

Related passages from across Scripture, drawn from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge.

  • 2 Chronicles 31:2

    And Hezekiah appointed the courses of the priests and the Levites after their courses, every man according to his service, both the priests and the Levites, for burnt-offerings and for peace-offerings, to minister, and to give thanks, and to praise in the gates of the camp of Jehovah.

Related questions readers ask

Keep reading

Want to dig deeper? Explore Deuteronomy 18

Hand-picked devotionals, topical studies, and pastoral answers that draw on Deuteronomy 18.

Keep exploring

Follow this verse across Scripture

Topics, devotionals, original-language word studies, and figures connected to Deuteronomy 18:7.

Browse every hub

BibleTopicsBible answersDevotionalsFamous passagesWord studiesPeoplePlacesVerses for…Reading plansCommentary