Deuteronomy 18:7

Verse

then he shall serve in the name of the LORD his God like all his fellow Levites who stand there before the LORD.

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.

Bible in Basic English

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.

Douay-Rheims 1899

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.

Free Bible Version

then he shall be allowed to serve in the name of the Lord his God like all his fellow Levites who stand there in service before the Lord.

Geneva Bible 1599

He shall then minister in the Name of the Lord his God, as all his brethren the Leuites, which remaine there before the Lord.

King James (Authorized) Version

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.

One Unity Resource Bible

then he shall minister in the name of Adonai his God, as all his brothers the Levites [Descendants of United with] do, who stand there before Adonai .

Translation for Translators

he is permitted to serve Yahweh there as a priest, just like the other men from the tribe of Levi who have been serving there.

Unlocked Literal Bible

then he must serve in the name of Yahweh his God as all his brothers the Levites do, who stand there before Yahweh.

Noah Webster Bible

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

World English Bible

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

Young's Literal Translation

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

Context

Provision for Priests and Levites

⁶Now if a Levite moves from any town of residence throughout Israel and comes in all earnestness to the place the LORD will choose,⁷then he shall serve in the name of the LORD his God like all his fellow Levites who stand there before the LORD.⁸They shall eat equal portions, even though he has received money from the sale of his father’s estate.

Summary

In Deuteronomy 18:7, Moses is instructing the Levites on their duties and privileges as priests. This verse specifically addresses the Levites' right to share in the offerings brought by the people. It highlights the importance of providing for the spiritual leaders who serve the community, emphasizing the principle of support and provision for those dedicated to the work of the Lord. This passage underscores the mutual responsibility between the people and the priests, ensuring the sustenance of those called to minister before God.

Commentary

John Gill

John Gill Bible Commentary

And he shall minister in the name of the Lord his God,.... The Targum of Jonathan is,"he shall minister in the name of the Word of the Lord his God;''in the name of Christ, as a type of him, as every priest and every sacrifice were: he was to be allowed to officiate, though it was not his course or turn: as all his brethren the Levites do, which stand there before the Lord; daily offering the same sacrifices, and whatsoever are brought unto them; who might be said to stand before the Lord, because they stood at the altar of the Lord, and offered the sacrifices of the people to him; and a country Levite or priest was to be admitted to do the same thing at Jerusalem, and in the temple there, as they did; and this shows that a priest is meant by the Levite.