Verse (Click for Chapter) New International Version Whatever is set aside from the holy offerings the Israelites present to the LORD I give to you and your sons and daughters as your perpetual share. It is an everlasting covenant of salt before the LORD for both you and your offspring.” New Living Translation Yes, I am giving you all these holy offerings that the people of Israel bring to the LORD. They are for you and your sons and daughters, to be eaten as your permanent share. This is an eternal and unbreakable covenant between the LORD and you, and it also applies to your descendants.” English Standard Version All the holy contributions that the people of Israel present to the LORD I give to you, and to your sons and daughters with you, as a perpetual due. It is a covenant of salt forever before the LORD for you and for your offspring with you.” Berean Standard Bible All the holy offerings that the Israelites present to the LORD I give to you and to your sons and daughters as a permanent statute. It is a permanent covenant of salt before the LORD for you and your offspring.” Berean Literal Bible All the contributions of the holy things, which the sons of Israel offer to YHWH, I have given to you and your sons and daughters with you as an everlasting statute. It is an everlasting covenant of salt before the face of YHWH with you and your seed with you.” King James Bible All the heave offerings of the holy things, which the children of Israel offer unto the LORD, have I given thee, and thy sons and thy daughters with thee, by a statute for ever: it is a covenant of salt for ever before the LORD unto thee and to thy seed with thee. New King James Version “All the heave offerings of the holy things, which the children of Israel offer to the LORD, I have given to you and your sons and daughters with you as an ordinance forever; it is a covenant of salt forever before the LORD with you and your descendants with you.” New American Standard Bible All the offerings of the holy gifts, which the sons of Israel offer to the LORD, I have given to you and your sons and your daughters with you, as a permanent allotment. It is a permanent covenant of salt before the LORD to you and your descendants with you.” NASB 1995 “All the offerings of the holy gifts, which the sons of Israel offer to the LORD, I have given to you and your sons and your daughters with you, as a perpetual allotment. It is an everlasting covenant of salt before the LORD to you and your descendants with you.” NASB 1977 “All the offerings of the holy gifts, which the sons of Israel offer to the LORD, I have given to you and your sons and your daughters with you, as a perpetual allotment. It is an everlasting covenant of salt before the LORD to you and your descendants with you.” Legacy Standard Bible All the contributions of the holy gifts, which the sons of Israel raise up to Yahweh, I have given to you and your sons and your daughters with you, as a perpetual statute. It is an everlasting covenant of salt before Yahweh to you and your seed with you.” Amplified Bible All the offerings of the holy things, which the Israelites offer to the LORD I have given to you and to your sons and your daughters with you as a continual allotment. It is an everlasting covenant of salt [that cannot be dissolved or violated] before the LORD to you and to your descendants with you.” Berean Annotated Bible All the holy offerings that the Israelites (God prevails) present to the LORD {YHWH} I give to you and to your sons and daughters as a permanent statute. It is a permanent covenant of salt (a perpetual covenant) before the LORD for you and your offspring. Christian Standard Bible “I give to you and to your sons and daughters all the holy contributions that the Israelites present to the LORD as a permanent statute. It is a permanent covenant of salt before the LORD for you as well as your offspring.” Holman Christian Standard Bible I give to you and to your sons and daughters all the holy contributions that the Israelites present to the LORD as a permanent statute. It is a permanent covenant of salt before the LORD for you as well as your offspring.” American Standard Version All the heave-offerings of the holy things, which the children of Israel offer unto Jehovah, have I given thee, and thy sons and thy daughters with thee, as a portion for ever: it is a covenant of salt for ever before Jehovah unto thee and to thy seed with thee. Contemporary English Version From now on, the sacred offerings that the Israelites give to me will belong to you, your sons, and your daughters. This is my promise to you and your descendants, and it will never change. English Revised Version All the heave offerings of the holy things, which the children of Israel offer unto the LORD, have I given thee, and thy sons and thy daughters with thee, as a due for ever: it is a covenant of salt for ever before the LORD unto thee and to thy seed with thee. GOD'S WORD® Translation I am giving you, your sons, and your daughters all the holy contributions the Israelites bring to the LORD. These contributions will always be yours. It is an everlasting promise of salt in the LORD's presence for you and your descendants." Good News Translation "I am giving to you, to your sons, and to your daughters, for all time to come, all the special contributions which the Israelites present to me. This is an unbreakable covenant that I have made with you and your descendants." International Standard Version I'm giving you, your sons, and your daughters as a prescribed portion forever all the raised offerings of the consecrated things that the Israelis offer to the LORD. It's a salt covenant forever before the LORD with you and your descendants with you." NET Bible All the raised offerings of the holy things that the Israelites offer to the LORD, I have given to you, and to your sons and daughters with you, as a perpetual ordinance. It is a covenant of salt forever before the LORD for you and for your descendants with you." New Heart English Bible All the wave offerings of the holy things, which the children of Israel offer to the LORD, have I given you, and your sons and your daughters with you, as a portion forever: it is a covenant of salt forever before the LORD to you and to your descendants with you." Webster's Bible Translation All the heave-offerings of the holy things, which the children of Israel offer to the LORD, have I given to thee, and to thy sons and thy daughters with thee, by a statute for ever: it is a covenant of salt for ever before the LORD to thee and to thy seed with thee. Majority Text Translations Majority Standard BibleAll the holy offerings that the Israelites present to the LORD I give to you and to your sons and daughters as a permanent statute. It is a permanent covenant of salt before the LORD for you and your offspring.” World English Bible All the wave offerings of the holy things which the children of Israel offer to Yahweh, I have given you and your sons and your daughters with you, as a portion forever. It is a covenant of salt forever before Yahweh to you and to your offspring with you.” Literal Translations Literal Standard VersionAll the raised-offerings of the holy things, which the sons of Israel lift up to YHWH, I have given to you, and to your sons, and to your daughters with you, by a continuous statute—a covenant of salt; it [is] continuous before YHWH to you and to your seed with you.” Berean Literal Bible All the contributions of the holy things, which the sons of Israel offer to YHWH, I have given to you and your sons and daughters with you as an everlasting statute. It is an everlasting covenant of salt before the face of YHWH with you and your seed with you.” Young's Literal Translation all the heave-offerings of the holy things which the sons of Israel lift up to Jehovah I have given to thee and to thy sons, and to thy daughters with thee, by a statute age-during, a covenant of salt, age-during it is before Jehovah, to thee and to thy seed with thee.' Smith's Literal Translation All the offerings of the holy things which the sons of Israel shall lift up to Jehovah, I gave to thee, and to thy sons, and to thy daughters with thee, for a law forever: it a covenant of salt forever before Jehovah to thee, and to thy seed with thee. Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims BibleAll the firstfruits of the sanctuary which the children of Israel offer to the Lord, I have given to thee and to thy sons and daughters, by a perpetual ordinance. It is a covenant of salt for ever before the Lord, to thee and to thy sons. Catholic Public Domain Version All the first-fruits of the Sanctuary, which the sons of Israel offer to the Lord, I have given to you and to your sons as well as to your daughters, as a perpetual right. It is an everlasting covenant of salt before the Lord, for you and for your sons.” New American Bible As a perpetual due I assign to you and to your sons and daughters with you all the contributions of holy things which the Israelites set aside for the LORD; this is a covenant of salt to last forever before the LORD, for you and for your descendants with you. New Revised Standard Version All the holy offerings that the Israelites present to the LORD I have given to you, together with your sons and daughters, as a perpetual due; it is a covenant of salt forever before the LORD for you and your descendants as well. Translations from Aramaic Lamsa BibleAll the gift offerings of the holy things which the children of Israel offer to the LORD have I given to you and to your sons and your daughters with you, by a statute for ever; it is a covenant of salt for ever before the LORD to you and to your descendants with you. Peshitta Holy Bible Translated Every dedication of holiness that the children of Israel dedicate to LORD JEHOVAH I have given to you and to your sons and to your daughters with you, the law to eternity; it is an eternal covenant of salt before LORD JEHOVAH, for you and for your seed with you.” OT Translations JPS Tanakh 1917All the heave-offerings of the holy things, which the children of Israel offer unto the LORD, have I given thee, and thy sons and thy daughters with thee, as a due for ever; it is an everlasting covenant of salt before the LORD unto thee and to thy seed with thee.' Brenton Septuagint Translation Every special offering of the holy things, whatsoever the children of Israel shall specially offer to the Lord, I have given to thee and to thy sons and to thy daughters with thee, a perpetual ordinance: it is a covenant of salt for ever before the Lord, for thee and thy seed after thee. Additional Translations ... Audio Bible Context Offerings for Priests and Levites…18And their meat belongs to you, just as the breast and right thigh of the wave offering belong to you. 19All the holy offerings that the Israelites present to the LORD I give to you and to your sons and daughters as a permanent statute. It is a permanent covenant of salt before the LORD for you and your offspring.” 20Then 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.… Cross References All the holy offerings that the Israelites present to the LORD 1 Samuel 2:28 And out of all the tribes of Israel I selected your father to be My priest, to offer sacrifices on My altar, to burn incense, and to wear an ephod in My presence. I also gave to the house of your father all the food offerings of the Israelites. Leviticus 7:34 I have taken from the sons of Israel the breast of the wave offering and the thigh of the contribution of their peace offerings, and I have given them to Aaron the priest and his sons as a permanent portion from the sons of Israel.’” Leviticus 22:2-3 “Tell Aaron and his sons to treat with respect the sacred offerings that the Israelites have consecrated to Me, so that they do not profane My holy name. I am the LORD. / Tell them that for the generations to come, if any of their descendants in a state of uncleanness approaches the sacred offerings that the Israelites consecrate to the LORD, that person must be cut off from My presence. I am the LORD. I give to you and to your sons and daughters Leviticus 10:14 And you and your sons and daughters may eat the breast of the wave offering and the thigh of the contribution in a ceremonially clean place, because these portions have been assigned to you and your children from the peace offerings of the sons of Israel. Exodus 29:28 This will belong to Aaron and his sons as a regular portion from the Israelites, for it is the heave offering the Israelites will make to the LORD from their peace offerings. Deuteronomy 18:1-2 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. / Although they have no inheritance among their brothers, the LORD is their inheritance, as He promised them. as a permanent statute. Leviticus 16:29 This is to be a permanent statute for you: On the tenth day of the seventh month, you shall humble yourselves and not do any work—whether the native or the foreigner who resides among you— Exodus 12:14 And this day will be a memorial for you, and you are to celebrate it as a feast to the LORD, as a permanent statute for the generations to come. Leviticus 23:14 You must not eat any bread or roasted or new grain until the very day you have brought this offering to your God. This is to be a permanent statute for the generations to come, wherever you live. It is a permanent covenant of salt before the LORD 2 Chronicles 13:5 Do you not know that the LORD, the God of Israel, has given the kingship of Israel to David and his descendants forever by a covenant of salt? Leviticus 2:13 And you shall season each of your grain offerings with salt. You must not leave the salt of the covenant of your God out of your grain offering; you are to add salt to each of your offerings. for you and your offspring.” Genesis 17:7 I will establish My covenant as an everlasting covenant between Me and you and your descendants after you, to be your God and the God of your descendants after you. 2 Samuel 7:12-16 And when your days are fulfilled and you rest with your fathers, I will raise up your descendant after you, who will come from your own body, and I will establish his kingdom. / He will build a house for My Name, and I will establish the throne of his kingdom forever. / I will be his Father, and he will be My son. When he does wrong, I will discipline him with the rod of men and with the blows of the sons of men. … Jeremiah 33:20-21 “This is what the LORD says: If you can break My covenant with the day and My covenant with the night, so that day and night cease to occupy their appointed time, / then My covenant may also be broken with David My servant and with My ministers the Levites who are priests, so that David will not have a son to reign on his throne. Deuteronomy 18:3-5 This shall be the priests’ share from the people who offer a sacrifice, whether a bull or a sheep: the priests are to be given the shoulder, the jowls, and the stomach. / You are to give them the firstfruits of your grain, new wine, and oil, and the first wool sheared from your flock. / For the LORD your God has chosen Levi and his sons out of all your tribes to stand and minister in His name for all time. 2 Chronicles 31:4 Moreover, 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. Treasury of Scripture All the heave offerings of the holy things, which the children of Israel offer to the LORD, have I given you, and your sons and your daughters with you, by a statute for ever: it is a covenant of salt for ever before the LORD to you and to your seed with you. the heave Numbers 18:8,11 And the LORD spake unto Aaron, Behold, I also have given thee the charge of mine heave offerings of all the hallowed things of the children of Israel; unto thee have I given them by reason of the anointing, and to thy sons, by an ordinance for ever… Numbers 15:19-21 Then it shall be, that, when ye eat of the bread of the land, ye shall offer up an heave offering unto the LORD… Numbers 31:29,41 Take it of their half, and give it unto Eleazar the priest, for an heave offering of the LORD… it is a Leviticus 2:13 And every oblation of thy meat offering shalt thou season with salt; neither shalt thou suffer the salt of the covenant of thy God to be lacking from thy meat offering: with all thine offerings thou shalt offer salt. 2 Chronicles 13:5 Ought ye not to know that the LORD God of Israel gave the kingdom over Israel to David for ever, even to him and to his sons by a covenant of salt? Jump to Previous Allotment Children Covenant Daughters Descendants Due Everlasting Heave Heave-Offerings Holy Israel Offer Offerings Offspring Perpetual Portion Present Salt Seed Statute Wave WhateverJump to Next Allotment Children Covenant Daughters Descendants Due Everlasting Heave Heave-Offerings Holy Israel Offer Offerings Offspring Perpetual Portion Present Salt Seed Statute Wave WhateverNumbers 18 1. The charge of the priests and Levites8. The priests, portion 21. The Levites, 25. The heave offering to the priests out of the Levites' portion All the holy offerings that the Israelites present to the LORD This phrase refers to the various offerings and sacrifices that the Israelites were commanded to bring to God as part of their worship and covenant relationship. These offerings included burnt offerings, grain offerings, peace offerings, sin offerings, and guilt offerings, among others. The concept of "holy offerings" underscores the idea that these gifts were set apart for God, emphasizing His holiness and the need for the Israelites to approach Him with reverence. The offerings were a means of maintaining the covenant relationship between God and His people, as well as a way to atone for sin and express gratitude. I give to you and to your sons and daughters as a permanent statute It is a permanent covenant of salt before the LORD for you and your offspring. Persons / Places / Events 1. The IsraelitesThe chosen people of God, who are commanded to bring offerings to the LORD. 2. Aaron and His Descendants The priestly line to whom God gives the holy contributions as a perpetual statute. 3. The LORD The covenant-keeping God who establishes this statute with Aaron and his descendants. 4. Covenant of Salt A symbolic term indicating a perpetual, unbreakable covenant. 5. Holy Contributions Offerings made by the Israelites, which include various sacrifices and gifts dedicated to God. Teaching Points Understanding the Covenant of SaltThe covenant of salt signifies an enduring and unbreakable agreement. In ancient times, salt was a valuable preservative, symbolizing the lasting nature of God's promises. The Role of Priests Aaron and his descendants were set apart to serve God and the community. This passage highlights the importance of spiritual leadership and the responsibility of those called to minister. God's Provision for His Servants God provides for the needs of His servants through the offerings of His people. This principle encourages believers to support those in ministry. Perpetual Statutes and Faithfulness The concept of a "permanent statute" reminds us of God's faithfulness and the call for His people to remain faithful in their commitments. Symbolism of Salt in the Christian Life Just as salt preserves and flavors, Christians are called to preserve the truth of the Gospel and bring the flavor of Christ's love to the world. Bible Study Questions and Answers 1. What is the meaning of Numbers 18:19?2. How does Numbers 18:19 emphasize God's covenant with the Levites and their families? 3. What does "a covenant of salt" symbolize in Numbers 18:19? 4. How can we honor God's provision as seen in Numbers 18:19 today? 5. Connect Numbers 18:19 to Jesus' teaching on salt in Matthew 5:13. 6. How does Numbers 18:19 encourage faithfulness in our spiritual responsibilities? 7. What does Numbers 18:19 reveal about God's covenant with the Israelites? 8. How does Numbers 18:19 emphasize the importance of offerings in Israelite worship? 9. Why is the concept of a "lasting covenant of salt" significant in Numbers 18:19? 10. What are the top 10 Lessons from Numbers 18? 11. What is the significance of the biblical salt covenant? 12. What makes someone the salt of the earth? 13. How can you be salt and light in the world? 14. Leviticus 2:12–13: How consistent is the requirement to add salt with other scriptural instances that list different mandatory ingredients? What Does Numbers 18:19 Mean All the holy offerings• “All” signals that every category of sacred gift—grain, drink, fellowship, sin, and guilt offerings—belongs here (Leviticus 6:17; 7:1; 22:2). • Because they are “holy,” these gifts are set apart exclusively for God’s purposes (Exodus 28:36). • By declaring the offerings holy, the Lord reminds His people that worship involves giving Him their very best (Malachi 1:8). that the Israelites present to the LORD • The offerings come from “the Israelites,” underscoring that all twelve tribes share in supporting the priesthood (Deuteronomy 12:6). • “Present to the LORD” shows the true recipient is God; the priests receive only after the Lord accepts the sacrifice (1 Samuel 2:28; Hebrews 5:1). • Giving is an act of worship, not mere charity (Philippians 4:18). I give to you and to your sons and daughters • God Himself does the giving: “I give,” highlighting His sovereign choice (Numbers 18:8–11). • The recipients are Aaron and his descendants—those called to priestly service (Deuteronomy 18:1–5). • Provision for “sons and daughters” stresses family support, illustrating how ministry workers live from the altar (1 Corinthians 9:13–14). as a permanent statute • “Permanent” (literally “forever”) marks this arrangement as lasting throughout the Old Covenant era (Exodus 27:21; Leviticus 24:9). • A “statute” is a fixed ordinance; God’s laws are not subject to human revision (Psalm 119:89). • The principle of sustaining spiritual leadership remains valid: those who serve God full-time should be provided for (Galatians 6:6). It is a permanent covenant of salt before the LORD • In Scripture, salt pictures permanence and preservation (Leviticus 2:13; Matthew 5:13). • A “covenant of salt” therefore points to an enduring, incorruptible promise (2 Chronicles 13:5). • The phrase “before the LORD” affirms that this covenant is made in His presence and under His watchful eye (Genesis 17:1). for you and your offspring. • The benefit extends “for you,” addressing Aaron personally, and “your offspring,” guaranteeing future priests will share the same rights (Exodus 29:9). • God’s faithfulness is generational; He remembers His promises to the children of those who serve Him (Psalm 103:17–18). • This continuity foreshadows the eternal priesthood of Christ, whose ministry never ends (Hebrews 7:23–25). summary Numbers 18:19 establishes God’s lasting provision for the priesthood: every holy offering presented by Israel is legally assigned to Aaron and his family. The statute is unchangeable, described as a “covenant of salt” to stress its durability and purity. In practical terms, the verse teaches that God values worship expressed through giving, that He faithfully sustains those He calls to spiritual service, and that His covenants endure from one generation to the next. (19) It is a covenant of salt.--i.e., an indissoluble covenant. (See Leviticus 2:13, and Note; also 2Chronicles 13:5.) Hence the phrases used by the Greeks to denote the breach of a covenant, "Where is the salt?" and "They overstepped the salt." (Comp. Pliny, H. N., xxxi. 41; Cic., De Div., ii. 16; Virgil, Ecl., viii. 82.)Verse 19. - All the heave offerings of the holy things. Those, viz., enumerated from verse 9. It is a covenant of salt for ever. Septuagint, διαθήκη ἀλὸς αἰωνίου (cf. 2 Chronicles 13:5). Salt was the natural emblem of that which is incorruptible; wherefore a binding alliance was (and still is) made by eating bread and salt together, and salt was always added to the sacrifices of the Lord (Leviticus 2:13; Mark 9:49).Parallel Commentaries ... Hebrew Allכֹּ֣ל ׀ (kōl) Noun - masculine singular construct Strong's 3605: The whole, all, any, every the holy הַקֳּדָשִׁ֗ים (haq·qo·ḏā·šîm) Article | Noun - masculine plural Strong's 6944: A sacred place, thing, sanctity offerings תְּרוּמֹ֣ת (tə·rū·mōṯ) Noun - feminine plural construct Strong's 8641: Contribution, offering (for sacred uses) that אֲשֶׁ֨ר (’ă·šer) Pronoun - relative Strong's 834: Who, which, what, that, when, where, how, because, in order that the Israelites יִשְׂרָאֵל֮ (yiś·rā·’êl) Noun - proper - masculine singular Strong's 3478: Israel -- 'God strives', another name of Jacob and his desc present יָרִ֥ימוּ (yā·rî·mū) Verb - Hifil - Imperfect - third person masculine plural Strong's 7311: To be high actively, to rise, raise to the LORD לַֽיהוָה֒ (Yah·weh) Preposition-l | Noun - proper - masculine singular Strong's 3068: LORD -- the proper name of the God of Israel I give נָתַ֣תִּֽי (nā·ṯat·tî) Verb - Qal - Perfect - first person common singular Strong's 5414: To give, put, set to you לְךָ֗ (lə·ḵā) Preposition | second person masculine singular Strong's Hebrew and to your sons וּלְבָנֶ֧יךָ (ū·lə·ḇā·ne·ḵā) Conjunctive waw, Preposition-l | Noun - masculine plural construct | second person masculine singular Strong's 1121: A son and daughters וְלִבְנֹתֶ֛יךָ (wə·liḇ·nō·ṯe·ḵā) Conjunctive waw, Preposition-l | Noun - feminine plural construct | second person masculine singular Strong's 1323: A daughter as a permanent עוֹלָ֑ם (‘ō·w·lām) Noun - masculine singular Strong's 5769: Concealed, eternity, frequentatively, always statute. לְחָק־ (lə·ḥāq-) Preposition-l | Noun - masculine singular construct Strong's 2706: Something prescribed or owed, a statute It הִוא֙ (hî) Pronoun - third person feminine singular Strong's 1931: He, self, the same, this, that, as, are is a permanent עוֹלָ֥ם (‘ō·w·lām) Noun - masculine singular Strong's 5769: Concealed, eternity, frequentatively, always covenant בְּרִית֩ (bə·rîṯ) Noun - feminine singular construct Strong's 1285: A covenant of salt מֶ֨לַח (me·laḥ) Noun - masculine singular construct Strong's 4417: Powder, salt before לִפְנֵ֣י (lip̄·nê) Preposition-l | Noun - common plural construct Strong's 6440: The face the LORD יְהוָ֔ה (Yah·weh) Noun - proper - masculine singular Strong's 3068: LORD -- the proper name of the God of Israel for you and your offspring.” וּלְזַרְעֲךָ֥ (ū·lə·zar·‘ă·ḵā) Conjunctive waw, Preposition-l | Noun - masculine singular construct | second person masculine singular Strong's 2233: Seed, fruit, plant, sowing-time, posterity Links Numbers 18:19 NIVNumbers 18:19 NLT Numbers 18:19 ESV Numbers 18:19 NASB Numbers 18:19 KJV Numbers 18:19 BibleApps.com Numbers 18:19 Biblia Paralela Numbers 18:19 Chinese Bible Numbers 18:19 French Bible Numbers 18:19 Catholic Bible OT Law: Numbers 18:19 All the wave offerings of the holy (Nu Num.) |
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