Numbers 18:31
Numbers 18:31 in Multiple Translations
And you and your households may eat the rest of it anywhere; it is the compensation for your work at the Tent of Meeting.
And ye shall eat it in every place, ye and your households: for it is your reward for your service in the tabernacle of the congregation.
And ye shall eat it in every place, ye and your households: for it is your reward in return for your service in the tent of meeting.
It is to be your food, for you and your families in every place: it is your reward for your work in the Tent of meeting.
You and your families may eat it anywhere because it's compensation for your service in the Tent of Meeting.
And ye shall eate it in al places, ye, and your housholdes: for it is your wages for your seruice in the Tabernacle of the Congregation.
and ye have eaten it in every place, ye and your households, for it [is] your hire in exchange for your service in the tent of meeting;
You may eat it anywhere, you and your households, for it is your reward in return for your service in the Tent of Meeting.
And ye shall eat it in every place, ye and your households: for it is your reward for your service in the tabernacle of the congregation.
And you shall eat them in all your places, both you and your families: because it is your reward for the ministry, wherewith you serve in the tabernacle of the testimony.
You descendants of Levi and your families are permitted to eat the rest of that food, and you may eat it wherever you want to, because it is your payment for the work that you do at the Sacred Tent.
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Numbers 18:31 Interlinear (Deep Study)
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וַ/אֲכַלְתֶּ֤ם
אֹת/וֹ֙
בְּ/כָל
מָק֔וֹם
אַתֶּ֖ם
וּ/בֵֽיתְ/כֶ֑ם
כִּֽי
שָׂכָ֥ר
הוּא֙
לָ/כֶ֔ם
חֵ֥לֶף
עֲבֹֽדַתְ/כֶ֖ם
בְּ/אֹ֥הֶל
מוֹעֵֽד
וַ/אֲכַלְתֶּ֤ם
ʼâkal
H398
to eat
Conj | V-Qal-2mp
אֹת/וֹ֙
ʼêth
H853
Obj.
DirObjM | Suff
בְּ/כָל
kôl
H3605
all
Prep | N-ms
מָק֔וֹם
mâqôwm
H4725
place
N-ms
אַתֶּ֖ם
ʼattâh
H859
you(m.s.)
Pron
וּ/בֵֽיתְ/כֶ֑ם
bayith
H1004
place
Conj | N-ms | Suff
כִּֽי
kîy
H3588
for
Conj
שָׂכָ֥ר
sâkâr
H7939
wages
N-ms
הוּא֙
hûwʼ
H1931
he/she/it
Pron
לָ/כֶ֔ם
Prep | Suff
חֵ֥לֶף
chêleph
H2500
for
Prep
עֲבֹֽדַתְ/כֶ֖ם
ʻăbôdâh
H5656
service
N-fs | Suff
בְּ/אֹ֥הֶל
ʼôhel
H168
tent
Prep | N-ms
מוֹעֵֽד
môwʻêd
H4150
meeting
N-ms
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Hebrew Word Reference — Numbers 18:31
וַ/אֲכַלְתֶּ֤ם
ʼâkal
H398
"to eat"
Conj | V-Qal-2mp
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.
אֹת/וֹ֙
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.
בְּ/כָל
kôl
H3605
"all"
Prep | 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.
מָק֔וֹם
mâqôwm
H4725
"place"
N-ms
Maqom means a place or location, like a city or a region. It can also refer to a condition of the body or mind. This term is used to describe a wide range of locations and situations.
Definition: 1) standing place, place 1a) standing place, station, post, office 1b) place, place of human abode 1c) city, land, region 1d) place, locality, spot 1e) space, room, distance 1f) region, quarter, direction 1g) give place to, instead of
Usage: Occurs in 379 OT verses. KJV: country, [idiom] home, [idiom] open, place, room, space, [idiom] whither(-soever). See also: Genesis 1:9; Deuteronomy 12:3; 1 Kings 20:24.
אַתֶּ֖ם
ʼattâh
H859
"you(m.s.)"
Pron
You is the translation of a Hebrew word used to address someone directly, like when God says you to someone in the Bible. It can be singular or plural, and is often translated as thee, thou, or ye.
Definition: you (second pers. sing. masc.)
Usage: Occurs in 997 OT verses. KJV: thee, thou, ye, you. See also: Genesis 3:11; Exodus 23:9; Deuteronomy 14:1.
וּ/בֵֽיתְ/כֶ֑ם
bayith
H1004
"place"
Conj | N-ms | Suff
The Hebrew word for house refers to a dwelling place, including a family home, temple, or even the human body. It appears in various contexts, such as the temple in Jerusalem or the household of a family. In the Bible, it is often used to describe a place of worship or a family's living space.
Definition: nm place, origin, between
Usage: Occurs in 1712 OT verses. KJV: court, daughter, door, [phrase] dungeon, family, [phrase] forth of, [idiom] great as would contain, hangings, home(born), (winter) house(-hold), inside(-ward), palace, place, [phrase] prison, [phrase] steward, [phrase] tablet, temple, web, [phrase] within(-out). See also: Genesis 6:14; Exodus 8:5; Numbers 1:45.
כִּֽי
kîy
H3588
"for"
Conj
A conjunction used to show cause or connection, as in Genesis 2:23 where Adam says the woman is bone of his bone because she was taken out of him. It is often translated as 'for', 'because', or 'since'.
Definition: 1) that, for, because, when, as though, as, because that, but, then, certainly, except, surely, since 1a) that 1a1) yea, indeed 1b) when (of time) 1b1) when, if, though (with a concessive force) 1c) because, since (causal connection) 1d) but (after negative) 1e) that if, for if, indeed if, for though, but if 1f) but rather, but 1g) except that 1h) only, nevertheless 1i) surely 1j) that is 1k) but if 1l) for though 1m) forasmuch as, for therefore
Usage: Occurs in 3910 OT verses. KJV: and, + (forasmuch, inasmuch, where-) as, assured(-ly), + but, certainly, doubtless, + else, even, + except, for, how, (because, in, so, than) that, + nevertheless, now, rightly, seeing, since, surely, then, therefore, + (al-) though, + till, truly, + until, when, whether, while, whom, yea, yet. See also: Genesis 1:4; Genesis 26:16; Genesis 42:15.
שָׂכָ֥ר
sâkâr
H7939
"wages"
N-ms
Payment for work or services, like the wages paid to the laborers in Matthew 20:8. This word encompasses various forms of compensation, including salary, fare, or maintenance. It is about receiving payment for something.
Definition: 1) hire, wages 1a) wages 1b) reward, pay 1c) fare, fee, passage-money
Usage: Occurs in 25 OT verses. KJV: hire, price, reward(-ed), wages, worth. See also: Genesis 15:1; 2 Chronicles 15:7; Psalms 127:3.
הוּא֙
hûwʼ
H1931
"he/she/it"
Pron
This word is a pronoun meaning 'he', 'she', or 'it', used to refer to a person or thing. It is used in the Bible to emphasize a subject or make it clear who is being talked about.
Definition: pron 3p s 1) he, she, it 1a) himself (with emphasis) 1b) resuming subj with emphasis 1c) (with minimum emphasis following predicate) 1d) (anticipating subj) 1e) (emphasising predicate) 1f) that, it (neuter) demons pron 2) that (with article)
Usage: Occurs in 1693 OT verses. KJV: he, as for her, him(-self), it, the same, she (herself), such, that (...it), these, they, this, those, which (is), who. See also: Genesis 2:11; Genesis 32:19; Exodus 21:3.
לָ/כֶ֔ם
""
Prep | Suff
חֵ֥לֶף
chêleph
H2500
"for"
Prep
This Hebrew word means for or instead of, used to show exchange or substitution. It is often translated as for in the KJV Bible.
Definition: 1) in exchange for (only construct) prep 2) in return for
Usage: Occurs in 2 OT verses. KJV: [idiom] for. See also: Numbers 18:21; Numbers 18:31.
עֲבֹֽדַתְ/כֶ֖ם
ʻăbôdâh
H5656
"service"
N-fs | Suff
This Hebrew word means service or work, including serving God or others. It appears in various forms in the Bible, such as in Exodus and Deuteronomy, to describe labor or ministry.
Definition: : service[as_servant/slave] 1) labour, service 1a) labour, work 1b) labour (of servant or slave) 1c) labour, service (of captives or subjects) 1d) service (of God)
Usage: Occurs in 125 OT verses. KJV: act, bondage, [phrase] bondservant, effect, labour, ministering(-try), office, service(-ile, -itude), tillage, use, work, [idiom] wrought. See also: Genesis 29:27; Numbers 18:6; Psalms 104:14.
בְּ/אֹ֥הֶל
ʼôhel
H168
"tent"
Prep | N-ms
The Hebrew word for a tent, often used to describe the tabernacle or a nomad's home. In Exodus 33:7-11, it refers to the sacred tent where God meets with Moses.
Definition: : tent 1) tent 1a) nomad's tent, and thus symbolic of wilderness life, transience 1b) dwelling, home, habitation 1c) the sacred tent of Jehovah (the tabernacle) Also means: o.hel (אֹ֫הֶל ": home" H0168H)
Usage: Occurs in 314 OT verses. KJV: covering, (dwelling) (place), home, tabernacle, tent. See also: Genesis 4:20; Leviticus 14:23; Joshua 22:4.
מוֹעֵֽד
môwʻêd
H4150
"meeting"
N-ms
This Hebrew word refers to a meeting or appointed time, often for a sacred season or festival, like the tent of meeting in Exodus. It can also mean an assembly or congregation. In the Bible, it is used to describe the Israelites' gatherings and celebrations.
Definition: : meeting 1) appointed place, appointed time, meeting 1a) appointed time 1a1) appointed time (general) 1a2) sacred season, set feast, appointed season 1b) appointed meeting 1c) appointed place 1d) appointed sign or signal 1e) tent of meeting
Usage: Occurs in 213 OT verses. KJV: appointed (sign, time), (place of, solemn) assembly, congregation, (set, solemn) feast, (appointed, due) season, solemn(-ity), synogogue, (set) time (appointed). See also: Genesis 1:14; Numbers 4:31; Psalms 74:4.
Study Notes — Numbers 18:31
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- Numbers 18:31 Summary
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- Reflection Questions
- Gill's Exposition on Numbers 18:31
- Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Numbers 18:31
- Matthew Poole's Commentary on Numbers 18:31
- Trapp's Commentary on Numbers 18:31
- Ellicott's Commentary on Numbers 18:31
- Cambridge Bible on Numbers 18:31
- Whedon's Commentary on Numbers 18:31
- Sermons on Numbers 18:31
Context — Offerings for Priests and Levites
29You must present the offering due the LORD from all the best of every gift, the holiest part of it.’
30Therefore say to the Levites, ‘When you have presented the best part, it will be reckoned to you as the produce of the threshing floor or winepress.
31And you and your households may eat the rest of it anywhere; it is the compensation for your work at the Tent of Meeting.
32Once you have presented the best part of it, you will not incur guilt because of it. But you must not defile the sacred offerings of the Israelites, or else you will die.’”Cross References
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| 1 | 1 Corinthians 9:10–14 | Isn’t He actually speaking on our behalf? Indeed, this was written for us, because when the plowman plows and the thresher threshes, they should also expect to share in the harvest. If we have sown spiritual seed among you, is it too much for us to reap a material harvest from you? If others have this right to your support, shouldn’t we have it all the more? But we did not exercise this right. Instead, we put up with anything rather than hinder the gospel of Christ. Do you not know that those who work in the temple eat of its food, and those who serve at the altar partake of its offerings? In the same way, the Lord has prescribed that those who preach the gospel should receive their living from the gospel. |
| 2 | 1 Timothy 5:17–18 | Elders who lead effectively are worthy of double honor, especially those who work hard at preaching and teaching. For the Scripture says, “Do not muzzle an ox while it is treading out the grain,” and, “The worker is worthy of his wages.” |
| 3 | Luke 10:7 | Stay at the same house, eating and drinking whatever you are offered. For the worker is worthy of his wages. Do not move around from house to house. |
| 4 | Matthew 10:10 | Take no bag for the road, or second tunic, or sandals, or staff; for the worker is worthy of his provisions. |
| 5 | Deuteronomy 14:22–23 | You must be sure to set aside a tenth of all the produce brought forth each year from your fields. And you are to eat a tenth of your grain, new wine, and oil, and the firstborn of your herds and flocks, in the presence of the LORD your God at the place He will choose as a dwelling for His Name, so that you may learn to fear the LORD your God always. |
| 6 | 2 Corinthians 12:13 | In what way were you inferior to the other churches, except that I was not a burden to you? Forgive me this wrong! |
| 7 | Galatians 6:6 | Nevertheless, the one who receives instruction in the word must share in all good things with his instructor. |
Numbers 18:31 Summary
[This verse is saying that the Levites, who were the priests and servants of the Tent of Meeting, could eat the rest of the offerings anywhere they wanted, as a way of thanking them for their hard work. This is like how we might give a gift to someone who has helped us, as a way of saying thank you. The Bible says in Numbers 18:31 that this food was their compensation for their work, and it was a way for God to provide for them. Just like the Levites, we can trust God to provide for our needs, as seen in Philippians 4:19 and Matthew 6:25-34.]
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the purpose of the Tent of Meeting in Numbers 18:31?
The Tent of Meeting was a sacred place where the Israelites would worship and offer sacrifices to God, as seen in Exodus 33:7-11, and the priests and Levites would serve and receive their compensation, as mentioned in Numbers 18:31.
Why were the Levites allowed to eat the rest of the offerings anywhere?
The Levites were allowed to eat the rest of the offerings anywhere because it was their compensation for their work at the Tent of Meeting, as stated in Numbers 18:31, and it was a way for God to provide for them since they did not have an inheritance in the land, as mentioned in Deuteronomy 18:1-2.
What is the significance of presenting the best part of the offerings to God?
Presenting the best part of the offerings to God, as mentioned in Numbers 18:29, was a way of showing reverence and gratitude to God, and it was a reminder that the best belongs to God, as seen in Malachi 1:6-14.
How does this verse relate to the concept of stewardship?
This verse relates to the concept of stewardship because it shows that the Levites were entrusted with the care of the Tent of Meeting and the offerings, and they were expected to be good stewards of what God had given them, as seen in 1 Corinthians 4:1-2 and Numbers 18:31.
Reflection Questions
- What are some ways that I can show gratitude to God for the blessings He has given me, just like the Israelites showed gratitude through their offerings?
- How can I prioritize my work and service to God, just like the Levites did at the Tent of Meeting?
- What are some things that I consider 'the best' in my life, and am I presenting them to God as an offering, as mentioned in Numbers 18:29?
- How can I trust God to provide for my needs, just like He provided for the Levites, as seen in Numbers 18:31 and Deuteronomy 18:1-2?
Gill's Exposition on Numbers 18:31
And ye shall eat it in every place,.... In any of their tents or dwelling houses, not being obliged to eat it in the tabernacle, where the priests, were obliged to eat many of their holy things, and
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Numbers 18:31
And this your heave offering shall be reckoned unto you, as though it were the corn of the threshingfloor, and as the fulness of the winepress. No JFB commentary on these verses.
Matthew Poole's Commentary on Numbers 18:31
In every place, i.e. in every clean place, and not in the holy place only.
Trapp's Commentary on Numbers 18:31
Numbers 18:31 And ye shall eat it in every place, ye and your households: for it [is] your reward for your service in the tabernacle of the congregation.Ver. 31. For it is your reward.] Or, wages, which you dearly earn, and may justly call for. So Luke 10:7.
Ellicott's Commentary on Numbers 18:31
(31) And ye shall eat it in every place.—When the tenth which was due to the priests had been duly paid, the remainder of the tithe received from the people became the rightful portion of the Levites, as their ordinary means of subsistence, and might be eaten by them in every place, not being subject to the restrictions laid upon the priests in regard to the place in which the holy things were to be eaten. (See 5:10.)
Cambridge Bible on Numbers 18:31
31. in every place] Not in a holy place, but anywhere, as ordinary food for your households.
Whedon's Commentary on Numbers 18:31
31. Ye shall eat it in every place — The Levites might have as great freedom from ceremonial restrictions in the enjoyment of the tithe, after paying over a tithe of it to the priests, as the other
Sermons on Numbers 18:31
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One Thing Necessary by Thomas Watson | Thomas Watson preaches about the importance of working out one's salvation with fear and trembling, emphasizing the excellence and necessity of salvation, the act of working out sa |
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Epistle 114 by George Fox | George Fox preaches about the importance of dwelling in the mighty power of God, being sent by God to minister to all spirits and testify against deceivers. He emphasizes preaching |
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Epistle 65 by George Fox | George Fox preaches about the importance of dwelling in the light of Christ to comprehend the world's ways and bring others to salvation. He emphasizes the need to yoke the oxen, b |
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(2006 Conference) 4.appreciation and Encouragement by Zac Poonen | This sermon emphasizes the importance of appreciation, gratitude, and encouragement in restoring balance in our lives. It highlights the need to express gratitude to God, appreciat |
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Gift of a Pastor by Denny Kenaston | In this sermon, the preacher emphasizes the importance of listening to the word of God with a sincere and open heart. He highlights that our attitude towards the preacher can influ |
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The Gift of Elders by Denny Kenaston | In this sermon, the preacher begins by asking the congregation to pray for him as he delivers his message. He cautions against overreacting to negative experiences in church and em |
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Biblical Eldership - Lesson 3 by John Piper | In this sermon, the speaker discusses the importance of assessing individuals who want to be involved in church planting or leadership roles. He shares the example of a missionary |