And every man’s holy things shall be his; whatever any man gives the priest shall be his.’ ”
Parallel translations
- WEB Every man’s holy things shall be his: whatever any man gives the priest, it shall be his.’”
- KJV And every man’s hallowed things shall be his: whatsoever any man giveth the priest, it shall be his.
- BSB Each man’s sacred gifts are his own, but whatever he gives to the priest will belong to the priest.”
- NASB So every person’s holy gifts shall be his; whatever anyone gives to the priest, it becomes his.’ ”
- NLT Each priest may keep all the sacred donations that he receives.”
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Quick answer
Whatever holy gifts a person dedicated and gave to the priest became the priest's. The people's devoted offerings provided for those who ministered.
Overview
This verse confirms that the dedicated gifts of worshipers were entrusted to the priests for their use. It underscores both the worshiper's freedom in giving and God's care for His servants through that giving. The principle of supporting God's ministers from willing offerings continues as a pattern of faithful stewardship among God's people.
Cross-references & the web
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- Lev 10:13and you shall eat it in a holy place, because it is your portion, and your sons’ portion, of the offerings of Yahweh made by fire: for so I am commanded.
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