Numbers 18:10
Numbers 18:10 in Multiple Translations
You are to eat it as a most holy offering, and every male may eat it. You shall regard it as holy.
In the most holy place shalt thou eat it; every male shall eat it: it shall be holy unto thee.
As the most holy things shalt thou eat thereof; every male shall eat thereof: it shall be holy unto thee.
As most holy things they are to be your food: let every male have them for food; it is to be holy to you.
You shall eat it in a most holy place. Every male is allowed to eat it. You are to regard it as something holy.
In the most holy place shalt thou eate it: euery male shall eate of it: it is holy vnto thee.
in the holy of holies thou dost eat it; every male doth eat it; holy it is to thee.
You shall eat of it like the most holy things. Every male shall eat of it. It shall be holy to you.
In the most holy place shalt thou eat it; every male shall eat it: it shall be holy to thee.
Thou shalt eat it in the sanctuary: the males only shall eat thereof, because it is a consecrated thing to thee.
You must eat those offerings in a sacred place, near the Sacred Tent. You and all of the other males in your clan may eat them, but you must consider those offerings to be holy/dedicated to me.
Berean Amplified Bible — Numbers 18:10
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Numbers 18:10 Interlinear (Deep Study)
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בְּ/קֹ֥דֶשׁ
הַ/קֳּדָשִׁ֖ים
תֹּאכֲלֶ֑/נּוּ
כָּל
זָכָר֙
יֹאכַ֣ל
אֹת֔/וֹ
קֹ֖דֶשׁ
יִֽהְיֶה
לָּֽ/ךְ
בְּ/קֹ֥דֶשׁ
qôdesh
H6944
Holy Place
Prep | N-ms
הַ/קֳּדָשִׁ֖ים
qôdesh
H6944
Holy Place
Art | N-mp
תֹּאכֲלֶ֑/נּוּ
ʼâkal
H398
to eat
V-Qal-Imperf-2ms | Suff
כָּל
kôl
H3605
all
N-ms
זָכָר֙
zâkâr
H2145
male
Adj
יֹאכַ֣ל
ʼâkal
H398
to eat
V-Qal-Imperf-3ms
אֹת֔/וֹ
ʼêth
H853
Obj.
DirObjM | Suff
קֹ֖דֶשׁ
qôdesh
H6944
Holy Place
N-ms
יִֽהְיֶה
hâyâh
H1961
to be
V-Qal-Imperf-3ms
לָּֽ/ךְ
Prep | Suff
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Hebrew Word Reference — Numbers 18:10
בְּ/קֹ֥דֶשׁ
qôdesh
H6944
"Holy Place"
Prep | N-ms
The Holy Place refers to a sacred or set-apart area, like the temple in Jerusalem. It is a place of sanctity and holiness, where God is worshipped. The Bible describes it as a place of reverence and awe.
Definition: This name means apartness, holiness, sacredness Also named: hagion (ἅγιον "Holy Place" G0039)
Usage: Occurs in 380 OT verses. KJV: consecrated (thing), dedicated (thing), hallowed (thing), holiness, ([idiom] most) holy ([idiom] day, portion, thing), saint, sanctuary. See also: Exodus 3:5; Leviticus 23:4; 1 Chronicles 26:26.
הַ/קֳּדָשִׁ֖ים
qôdesh
H6944
"Holy Place"
Art | N-mp
The Holy Place refers to a sacred or set-apart area, like the temple in Jerusalem. It is a place of sanctity and holiness, where God is worshipped. The Bible describes it as a place of reverence and awe.
Definition: This name means apartness, holiness, sacredness Also named: hagion (ἅγιον "Holy Place" G0039)
Usage: Occurs in 380 OT verses. KJV: consecrated (thing), dedicated (thing), hallowed (thing), holiness, ([idiom] most) holy ([idiom] day, portion, thing), saint, sanctuary. See also: Exodus 3:5; Leviticus 23:4; 1 Chronicles 26:26.
תֹּאכֲלֶ֑/נּוּ
ʼâkal
H398
"to eat"
V-Qal-Imperf-2ms | Suff
This word means to eat or devour, and it's used in many stories, including when Jesus fed the 5000 with fish and bread in the book of Matthew. It's about taking in nourishment and being satisfied.
Definition: 1) to eat, devour, burn up, feed 1a) (Qal) 1a1) to eat (human subject) 1a2) to eat, devour (of beasts and birds) 1a3) to devour, consume (of fire) 1a4) to devour, slay (of sword) 1a5) to devour, consume, destroy (inanimate subjects - ie, pestilence, drought) 1a6) to devour (of oppression) 1b) (Niphal) 1b1) to be eaten (by men) 1b2) to be devoured, consumed (of fire) 1b3) to be wasted, destroyed (of flesh) 1c) (Pual) 1c1) to cause to eat, feed with 1c2) to cause to devour 1d) (Hiphil) 1d1) to feed 1d2) to cause to eat 1e) (Piel) 1e1) consume Aramaic equivalent: a.khal (אֲכַל "to devour" H0399)
Usage: Occurs in 703 OT verses. KJV: [idiom] at all, burn up, consume, devour(-er, up), dine, eat(-er, up), feed (with), food, [idiom] freely, [idiom] in...wise(-deed, plenty), (lay) meat, [idiom] quite. See also: Genesis 2:16; Leviticus 6:9; Numbers 24:8.
כָּל
kôl
H3605
"all"
N-ms
The Hebrew word for 'all' or 'everything' is used throughout the Bible, like in Genesis 1:31, where God sees all He has made as very good. It encompasses the entirety of something, whether people, things, or situations.
Definition: 1) all, the whole 1a) all, the whole of 1b) any, each, every, anything 1c) totality, everything Aramaic equivalent: kol (כֹּל "all" H3606)
Usage: Occurs in 4242 OT verses. KJV: (in) all (manner, (ye)), altogether, any (manner), enough, every (one, place, thing), howsoever, as many as, (no-) thing, ought, whatsoever, (the) whole, whoso(-ever). See also: Genesis 1:21; Genesis 17:10; Genesis 41:40.
זָכָר֙
zâkâr
H2145
"male"
Adj
This word means male, referring to men or male animals, emphasizing their importance. It is used in the Bible to distinguish between males and females. The word is often translated as 'him' or 'male' in English.
Definition: 1) male (of humans and animals) adj 2) male (of humans)
Usage: Occurs in 80 OT verses. KJV: [idiom] him, male, man(child, -kind). See also: Genesis 1:27; Numbers 3:22; Isaiah 66:7.
יֹאכַ֣ל
ʼâkal
H398
"to eat"
V-Qal-Imperf-3ms
This word means to eat or devour, and it's used in many stories, including when Jesus fed the 5000 with fish and bread in the book of Matthew. It's about taking in nourishment and being satisfied.
Definition: 1) to eat, devour, burn up, feed 1a) (Qal) 1a1) to eat (human subject) 1a2) to eat, devour (of beasts and birds) 1a3) to devour, consume (of fire) 1a4) to devour, slay (of sword) 1a5) to devour, consume, destroy (inanimate subjects - ie, pestilence, drought) 1a6) to devour (of oppression) 1b) (Niphal) 1b1) to be eaten (by men) 1b2) to be devoured, consumed (of fire) 1b3) to be wasted, destroyed (of flesh) 1c) (Pual) 1c1) to cause to eat, feed with 1c2) to cause to devour 1d) (Hiphil) 1d1) to feed 1d2) to cause to eat 1e) (Piel) 1e1) consume Aramaic equivalent: a.khal (אֲכַל "to devour" H0399)
Usage: Occurs in 703 OT verses. KJV: [idiom] at all, burn up, consume, devour(-er, up), dine, eat(-er, up), feed (with), food, [idiom] freely, [idiom] in...wise(-deed, plenty), (lay) meat, [idiom] quite. See also: Genesis 2:16; Leviticus 6:9; Numbers 24:8.
אֹת֔/וֹ
ʼêth
H853
"Obj."
DirObjM | Suff
In the original Hebrew, this word points out the object of a verb or preposition, like 'namely' or 'even'. It appears in many books, including Genesis and Exodus. It's not directly translated in English, but helps clarify the meaning of sentences.
Definition: sign of the definite direct object, not translated in English but generally preceding and indicating the accusative Aramaic equivalent: yat (יָת "whom" H3487)
Usage: Occurs in 6782 OT verses. KJV: (as such unrepresented in English). See also: Genesis 1:1; Genesis 10:8; Genesis 19:21.
קֹ֖דֶשׁ
qôdesh
H6944
"Holy Place"
N-ms
The Holy Place refers to a sacred or set-apart area, like the temple in Jerusalem. It is a place of sanctity and holiness, where God is worshipped. The Bible describes it as a place of reverence and awe.
Definition: This name means apartness, holiness, sacredness Also named: hagion (ἅγιον "Holy Place" G0039)
Usage: Occurs in 380 OT verses. KJV: consecrated (thing), dedicated (thing), hallowed (thing), holiness, ([idiom] most) holy ([idiom] day, portion, thing), saint, sanctuary. See also: Exodus 3:5; Leviticus 23:4; 1 Chronicles 26:26.
יִֽהְיֶה
hâyâh
H1961
"to be"
V-Qal-Imperf-3ms
The Hebrew word for to be means to exist or come into being. It is used to describe something that happens or comes to pass, like in Genesis where God creates the world.
Definition: 1) to be, become, come to pass, exist, happen, fall out 1a) (Qal) 1a1) --- 1a1a) to happen, fall out, occur, take place, come about, come to pass 1a1b) to come about, come to pass 1a2) to come into being, become 1a2a) to arise, appear, come 1a2b) to become 1a2b1) to become 1a2b2) to become like 1a2b3) to be instituted, be established 1a3) to be 1a3a) to exist, be in existence 1a3b) to abide, remain, continue (with word of place or time) 1a3c) to stand, lie, be in, be at, be situated (with word of locality) 1a3d) to accompany, be with 1b) (Niphal) 1b1) to occur, come to pass, be done, be brought about 1b2) to be done, be finished, be gone
Usage: Occurs in 3131 OT verses. KJV: beacon, [idiom] altogether, be(-come), accomplished, committed, like), break, cause, come (to pass), do, faint, fall, [phrase] follow, happen, [idiom] have, last, pertain, quit (one-) self, require, [idiom] use. See also: Genesis 1:2; Genesis 17:4; Genesis 36:11.
לָּֽ/ךְ
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Prep | Suff
Study Notes — Numbers 18:10
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- Context
- Cross References
- Numbers 18:10 Summary
- Frequently Asked Questions
- Reflection Questions
- Gill's Exposition on Numbers 18:10
- Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Numbers 18:10
- Matthew Poole's Commentary on Numbers 18:10
- Trapp's Commentary on Numbers 18:10
- Ellicott's Commentary on Numbers 18:10
- Cambridge Bible on Numbers 18:10
- Barnes' Notes on Numbers 18:10
- Whedon's Commentary on Numbers 18:10
- Sermons on Numbers 18:10
Context — Offerings for Priests and Levites
8Then the LORD said to Aaron, “Behold, I have put you in charge of My offerings. As for all the sacred offerings of the Israelites, I have given them to you and your sons as a portion and a permanent statute.
9A portion of the most holy offerings reserved from the fire will be yours. From all the offerings they render to Me as most holy offerings, whether grain offerings or sin offerings or guilt offerings, that part belongs to you and your sons.
10You are to eat it as a most holy offering, and every male may eat it. You shall regard it as holy.
11And this is yours as well: the offering of their gifts, along with all the wave offerings of the Israelites. I have given this to you and your sons and daughters as a permanent statute. Every ceremonially clean person in your household may eat it. 12I give you all the freshest olive oil and all the finest new wine and grain that the Israelites give to the LORD as their firstfruits.Cross References
| Reference | Text (BSB) | |
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| 1 | Leviticus 7:6 | Every male among the priests may eat of it. It must be eaten in a holy place; it is most holy. |
| 2 | Leviticus 6:29 | Any male among the priests may eat it; it is most holy. |
| 3 | Leviticus 6:16 | Aaron and his sons are to eat the remainder. It must be eaten without leaven in a holy place; they are to eat it in the courtyard of the Tent of Meeting. |
| 4 | Leviticus 6:26 | The priest who offers it shall eat it; it must be eaten in a holy place, in the courtyard of the Tent of Meeting. |
| 5 | Leviticus 10:13 | You shall eat it in a holy place, because it is your share and your sons’ share of the offerings made by fire to the LORD; for this is what I have been commanded. |
| 6 | Leviticus 21:22 | He may eat the most holy food of his God as well as the holy food, |
| 7 | Leviticus 14:13 | Then he is to slaughter the lamb in the sanctuary area where the sin offering and burnt offering are slaughtered. Like the sin offering, the guilt offering belongs to the priest; it is most holy. |
| 8 | Exodus 29:31–32 | You are to take the ram of ordination and boil its flesh in a holy place. At the entrance to the Tent of Meeting, Aaron and his sons are to eat the meat of the ram and the bread that is in the basket. |
| 9 | Leviticus 6:18 | Any male among the sons of Aaron may eat it. This is a permanent portion from the offerings made by fire to the LORD for the generations to come. Anything that touches them will become holy.” |
| 10 | Leviticus 10:17 | “Why didn’t you eat the sin offering in the holy place? For it is most holy; it was given to you to take away the guilt of the congregation by making atonement for them before the LORD. |
Numbers 18:10 Summary
This verse, Numbers 18:10, is saying that the priests and their families should eat the most holy offerings in a way that honors God, because these offerings are sacred and set apart for Him. This means they should treat these offerings with reverence and respect, just like we should when we come to God in worship or prayer (Psalm 95:6, Hebrews 13:15). By doing so, they are reminded of their special role as mediators between God and the people, and their responsibility to maintain ritual purity. This principle can apply to our own lives, as we strive to cultivate a deeper reverence and respect for the sacred things in our lives, like worship, scripture reading, or prayer (Joshua 1:8, Psalm 1:2).
Frequently Asked Questions
What does it mean to eat something as a 'most holy offering'?
Eating something as a most holy offering means to consume it in a way that honors God, recognizing it as a sacred gift from Him, as seen in Numbers 18:10 and Leviticus 2:3. This emphasizes the importance of treating sacred things with reverence and respect.
Why is it significant that every male may eat the most holy offering?
The fact that every male may eat the most holy offering, as stated in Numbers 18:10, highlights the importance of male priests and their families participating in sacred rituals and ceremonies, as also seen in Exodus 12:17 and Deuteronomy 12:17-18.
How does regarding something as holy impact our relationship with God?
Regarding something as holy, as instructed in Numbers 18:10, means to set it apart as sacred and dedicated to God, which helps us cultivate a deeper reverence and awe for Him, as seen in Leviticus 11:44-45 and Psalm 111:9.
What is the significance of the priestly family consuming the most holy offerings?
The priestly family consuming the most holy offerings, as described in Numbers 18:10, serves as a reminder of their role as mediators between God and the people, and their responsibility to maintain ritual purity, as also emphasized in Numbers 18:1 and Ezekiel 44:15-16.
Reflection Questions
- How can I apply the principle of regarding certain things as holy in my own life, and what impact might it have on my relationship with God?
- In what ways can I, like the priests, demonstrate reverence and respect for the sacred things in my life, such as worship, prayer, or scripture reading?
- What are some ways I can cultivate a deeper sense of awe and reverence for God, and how might this impact my daily life and decisions?
- How can I balance the idea of consuming sacred things, like the most holy offerings, with the idea of giving and sacrificing to God, as seen in other parts of the Bible, such as Matthew 10:8 and Acts 20:35?
Gill's Exposition on Numbers 18:10
In the most holy [place] shalt thou eat it,.... Not in the holy of holies, eminently so called, nor in the holy place, for they were neither of them places to eat in; but in the tent of the
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Numbers 18:10
In the most holy place shalt thou eat it; every male shall eat it: it shall be holy unto thee. In the most holy place shalt thou eat it. This name is here applied to the whole sanctuary.
Matthew Poole's Commentary on Numbers 18:10
In the most holy place, to wit, in the court of the priests, where there were places for this use; see ,17,26 7:6 8:31 14:13 ,9 Ezekiel 42:13; which is called the most holy place, not simply and absolutely, as the place within the veil was, but in respect of the thing he speaks of, because this was the most holy of all the places appointed for caring of holy things, whereof some might be catch in any clean place in the camp, , or in their own houses. And as the most holy place is sometimes called simply holy, so it is not strange if a holy place be called most holy, especially this place which was near to the altar of burnt-offerings, which is called most holy, and made all that touched it holy, . And God would have these things eaten by them in a holy place, as in God’ s presence, that they might be obliged to the greater caution, and not to abuse God’ s good creatures, and especially holy things, to intemperance; and that they might learn to eat this and their other food with thankfulness to God the giver of it, and with respect to his service and glory, which was afterward prescribed to Christians, . Every male, and they only; whereas of peace-offerings the females might eat their share, .
Trapp's Commentary on Numbers 18:10
Numbers 18:10 In the most holy [place] shalt thou eat it; every male shall eat it: it shall be holy unto thee.Ver. 10. In the most holy place,] i.e., In the priest s’ court.
Ellicott's Commentary on Numbers 18:10
(10) In the most holy place . . . —These gifts were to be eaten, as most holy, in the court of the Tabernacle (see Leviticus 6:16; Leviticus 6:26; Leviticus 7:6), and only by the priests and the male members of their families.
Cambridge Bible on Numbers 18:10
10. As the most holy things] An improbable rendering, since the sacrifices in question have just been described (Numbers 18:9) by the term ‘the most holy things.’ Render: in a most holy place. This evidently denotes the court of the tabernacle (cf. Leviticus 6:16; Leviticus 6:26; Leviticus 7:6), though it usually stands for the innermost shrine.
Barnes' Notes on Numbers 18:10
In the most holy place - Rather, “among the most holy things;” as in Numbers 4:4 : i. e. “As the most holy of things shalt thou eat it.” Accordingly, only the males of the priestly families could eat of the things here specified.
Whedon's Commentary on Numbers 18:10
10. In the most holy place — Hebrews, in a most holy place, not in the holy of holies, within the second vail, but in the court of the tabernacle, (Leviticus 7:6,) here called most holy to emphasize the statute.
Sermons on Numbers 18:10
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(Pure Testimony) a Witness for God on Earth by Zac Poonen | In this sermon, the speaker emphasizes the importance of being a witness for God in our personal lives and within our families. He uses the example of Job, who was described as an |
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The Solitary Sin Bearer by J. Glyn Owen | In this sermon, the preacher discusses the concept of sin-bearing and its significance in the Christian faith. He refers to the biblical story of Aaron confessing the sins of Israe |