Deuteronomy 12:19

Verse

Berean Standard Bible

and be careful not to neglect the Levites as long as you live in your land.

American Standard Version (1901)

Take heed to thyself that thou forsake not the Levite as long as thou livest in thy land.

Bible in Basic English

See that you do not give up caring for the Levite as long as you are living in your land.

Douay-Rheims 1899

Take heed thou forsake not the Levite all the time that thou livest in the land.

Free Bible Version

and make sure you don't forget about the Levites as the whole time you live in your land.

Geneva Bible 1599

Beware, that thou forsake not the Leuite, as long as thou liuest vpon the earth.

King James (Authorized) Version

Take heed to thyself that thou forsake not the Levite as long as thou livest upon the earth.

One Unity Resource Bible

Be careful that you don’t forsake the Levite as long as you live in your land.

Translation for Translators

Be sure that you take care of the descendants of Levi all during the time that you live in your land.

Unlocked Literal Bible

Pay attention to yourself so that you do not forsake the Levite as long as you live on your land.

Noah Webster Bible

Take heed to thyself that thou forsake not the Levite as long as thou livest upon the earth.

World English Bible

Be careful that you don’t forsake the Levite as long as you live in your land.

Young's Literal Translation

take heed to thee lest thou forsake the Levite all thy days on thy ground.

Context

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¹⁸Instead, 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,¹⁹and be careful not to neglect the Levites as long as you live in your land.

Summary

In this verse, God instructs the Israelites not to neglect the Levites who have no inheritance or portion of land among them. The Levites were dedicated to serving the Lord and the community, so the people were to provide for them from their own resources. This command reflects God's care for those who serve Him and highlights the importance of supporting and honoring those who are called to full-time ministry. It also teaches the principle of generosity and provision for those in need within the community of believers.

Commentary

John Gill

John Gill Bible Commentary

Take heed to thyself that thou forsake not the Levite,.... By withholding from him the tithes appointed for his maintenance; or rather by neglecting to take him with him in order to partake of the feast or entertainment before spoken of: as long as thou livest upon the earth; so that it was not one time only, but always; whenever he ate these holy things before the Lord, as long as he lived, he was to be careful he had the Levite with him, for a reason given, Deu 12:12.

Deuteronomy 12:19

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Berean Standard Bible

and be careful not to neglect the Levites as long as you live in your land.

American Standard Version (1901)

Take heed to thyself that thou forsake not the Levite as long as thou livest in thy land.

Bible in Basic English

See that you do not give up caring for the Levite as long as you are living in your land.

Douay-Rheims 1899

Take heed thou forsake not the Levite all the time that thou livest in the land.

Free Bible Version

and make sure you don't forget about the Levites as the whole time you live in your land.

Geneva Bible 1599

Beware, that thou forsake not the Leuite, as long as thou liuest vpon the earth.

King James (Authorized) Version

Take heed to thyself that thou forsake not the Levite as long as thou livest upon the earth.

One Unity Resource Bible

Be careful that you don’t forsake the Levite as long as you live in your land.

Translation for Translators

Be sure that you take care of the descendants of Levi all during the time that you live in your land.

Unlocked Literal Bible

Pay attention to yourself so that you do not forsake the Levite as long as you live on your land.

Noah Webster Bible

Take heed to thyself that thou forsake not the Levite as long as thou livest upon the earth.

World English Bible

Be careful that you don’t forsake the Levite as long as you live in your land.

Young's Literal Translation

take heed to thee lest thou forsake the Levite all thy days on thy ground.