Deuteronomy 18:2 “Although they have no inheritance among their brothers, the LORD is th…”

Deuteronomy 18:2

Although they have no inheritance among their brothers, the LORD is their inheritance, as He promised them.

Berean Standard Bible

Other translations

King James Version

Therefore shall they have no inheritance among their brethren: the LORD is their inheritance, as he hath said unto them.

World English Bible

They shall have no inheritance among their brothers. The LORD is their inheritance, as he has spoken to them.

American Standard Version

And they shall have no inheritance among their brethren: Jehovah is their inheritance, as he hath spoken unto them.

Geneva Bible 1599

Therefore shall they haue no inheritance among their brethren: for the Lord is their inheritance, as he hath sayd vnto them.

Darby Translation

but they shall have no inheritance among their brethren: Jehovah, he is their inheritance, as he hath said unto them.

Young's Literal Translation

and he hath no inheritance in the midst of his brethren; Jehovah Himself [is] his inheritance, as He hath spoken to him.

Bible in Basic English

And they will have no heritage among their countrymen: the Lord is their heritage, as he has said to them.

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Cross references

“the Lord”

Genesis 15:1 Psalm 16:5 Psalm 73:24–26 Psalm 84:11 Psalm 119:57 Isaiah 61:6

Genesis 15:1 · BSB

After these events, the word of the LORD came to Abram in a vision: “Do not be afraid, Abram. I am your shield, your very great reward.”

Psalm 16:5 · BSB

The LORD is my chosen portion and my cup; You have made my lot secure.

Psalm 73:24–26 · BSB

You guide me with Your counsel, and later receive me in glory.

Psalm 84:11 · BSB

For the LORD God is a sun and a shield; the LORD gives grace and glory; He withholds no good thing from those who walk with integrity.

Psalm 119:57 · BSB

The LORD is my portion; I have promised to keep Your words.

Isaiah 61:6 · BSB

But you will be called the priests of the LORD; they will speak of you as ministers of our God; you will feed on the wealth of nations, and you will boast in their riches.

Cross references adapted from OpenBible.info (CC BY 4.0) and the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge.

In context

1The 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.

3This 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.

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