Deuteronomy 14:27
New International Version
And do not neglect the Levites living in your towns, for they have no allotment or inheritance of their own.

New Living Translation
And do not neglect the Levites in your town, for they will receive no allotment of land among you.

English Standard Version
And you shall not neglect the Levite who is within your towns, for he has no portion or inheritance with you.

Berean Standard Bible
And do not neglect the Levite within your gates, since he has no portion or inheritance among you.

King James Bible
And the Levite that is within thy gates; thou shalt not forsake him; for he hath no part nor inheritance with thee.

New King James Version
You shall not forsake the Levite who is within your gates, for he has no part nor inheritance with you.

New American Standard Bible
Also you shall not neglect the Levite who is in your town, for he has no portion or inheritance among you.

NASB 1995
“Also you shall not neglect the Levite who is in your town, for he has no portion or inheritance among you.

NASB 1977
“Also you shall not neglect the Levite who is in your town, for he has no portion or inheritance among you.

Legacy Standard Bible
Also you shall not forsake the Levite who is within your gates, for he has no portion or inheritance among you.

Amplified Bible
Also you shall not neglect the Levite who is within your [city] gates, for he does not have a share [of land] or an inheritance among you.

Christian Standard Bible
Do not neglect the Levite within your city gates, since he has no portion or inheritance among you.

Holman Christian Standard Bible
Do not neglect the Levite within your gates, since he has no portion or inheritance among you.”

American Standard Version
And the Levite that is within thy gates, thou shalt not forsake him; for he hath no portion nor inheritance with thee.

Contemporary English Version
And since people of the Levi tribe won't own any land for growing crops, remember to ask the Levites to celebrate with you.

English Revised Version
and the Levite that is within thy gates, thou shalt not forsake him; for he hath no portion nor inheritance with thee.

GOD'S WORD® Translation
Never forget to take care of the Levites who live in your cities. They have no land of their own as you have.

Good News Translation
"Do not neglect the Levites who live in your towns; they have no property of their own.

International Standard Version
"But you must not forget the descendant of Levi in your town because there is no tribal allotment for him as there is for you.

Majority Standard Bible
And do not neglect the Levite within your gates, since he has no portion or inheritance among you.

NET Bible
As for the Levites in your villages, you must not ignore them, for they have no allotment or inheritance along with you.

New Heart English Bible
The Levite who is within your gates, you shall not forsake him; for he has no portion nor inheritance with you.

Webster's Bible Translation
And the Levite that is within thy gates, thou shalt not forsake him; for he hath no part nor inheritance with thee.

World English Bible
You shall not forsake the Levite who is within your gates, for he has no portion nor inheritance with you.
Literal Translations
Literal Standard Version
As for the Levite who [is] within your gates, you do not forsake him, for he has no portion and inheritance with you.

Young's Literal Translation
As to the Levite who is within thy gates, thou dost not forsake him, for he hath no portion and inheritance with thee.

Smith's Literal Translation
And the Levite that is in thy gates thou shalt not forsake him; for to him no portion and inheritance with thee.
Catholic Translations
Douay-Rheims Bible
And the Levite that is within thy gates, beware thou forsake him not, because he hath no other part in thy possession.

Catholic Public Domain Version
As for the Levite, who is within your gates, take care that you do not abandon him, for he has no other portion within your possession.

New American Bible
But do not neglect the Levite within your gates, for he has no hereditary portion with you.

New Revised Standard Version
As for the Levites resident in your towns, do not neglect them, because they have no allotment or inheritance with you.
Translations from Aramaic
Lamsa Bible
And the Levite who is within your towns; you shall not forsake him; for he has no portion nor inheritance with you.

Peshitta Holy Bible Translated
And do not forsake the Levite who is in your city, because he has no division or an inheritance with you.
OT Translations
JPS Tanakh 1917
And the Levite that is within thy gates, thou shalt not forsake him; for he hath no portion nor inheritance with thee.

Brenton Septuagint Translation
and the Levite that is in thy cities, because he has not a portion or inheritance with thee.

Additional Translations ...
Audio Bible



Context
Giving Tithes
26Then you may spend the money on anything you desire: cattle, sheep, wine, strong drink, or anything you wish. You are to feast there in the presence of the LORD your God and rejoice with your household. 27And do not neglect the Levite within your gates, since he has no portion or inheritance among you. 28At the end of every three years, bring a tenth of all your produce for that year and lay it up within your gates.…

Cross References
Numbers 18:20-24
Then the LORD said to Aaron, “You will have no inheritance in their land, nor will you have any portion among them. I am your portion and your inheritance among the Israelites. / Behold, I have given to the Levites all the tithes in Israel as an inheritance in return for the work they do, the service of the Tent of Meeting. / No longer may the Israelites come near to the Tent of Meeting, or they will incur guilt and die. ...

Deuteronomy 12:19
and be careful not to neglect the Levites as long as you live in your land.

Nehemiah 13:10-14
I also learned that because the portions for the Levites had not been given to them, all the Levites and singers responsible for performing the service had gone back to their own fields. / So I rebuked the officials and asked, “Why has the house of God been neglected?” Then I gathered the Levites and singers together and stationed them at their posts, / and all Judah brought a tenth of the grain, new wine, and oil into the storerooms. ...

1 Corinthians 9:13-14
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.

Hebrews 7:5
Now the law commands the sons of Levi who become priests to collect a tenth from the people—that is, from their brothers—though they too are descended from Abraham.

2 Chronicles 31:4-5
Moreover, he commanded the people living in Jerusalem to make a contribution for the priests and Levites so that they could devote themselves to the Law of the LORD. / As soon as the order went out, the Israelites generously provided the firstfruits of the grain, new wine, oil, and honey, and of all the produce of the field, and they brought in an abundance—a tithe of everything.

Malachi 3:8-10
Will a man rob God? Yet you are robbing Me! But you ask, ‘How do we rob You?’ In tithes and offerings. / You are cursed with a curse, yet you—the whole nation—are still robbing Me. / Bring the full tithe into the storehouse, so that there may be food in My house. Test Me in this,” says the LORD of Hosts. “See if I will not open the windows of heaven and pour out for you blessing without measure.

Acts 6:1-4
In those days when the disciples were increasing in number, the Grecian Jews among them began to grumble against the Hebraic Jews because their widows were being overlooked in the daily distribution of food. / So the Twelve summoned all the disciples and said, “It is unacceptable for us to neglect the word of God in order to wait on tables. / Therefore, brothers, select from among you seven men confirmed to be full of the Spirit and wisdom. We will assign this responsibility to them ...

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.”

Leviticus 25:35-37
Now if your countryman becomes destitute and cannot support himself among you, then you are to help him as you would a foreigner or stranger, so that he can continue to live among you. / Do not take any interest or profit from him, but fear your God, that your countryman may live among you. / You must not lend him your silver at interest or sell him your food for profit.

Deuteronomy 18:1-2
The 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. / Although they have no inheritance among their brothers, the LORD is their inheritance, as He promised them.

2 Kings 12:16
The money from the guilt offerings and sin offerings was not brought into the house of the LORD; it belonged to the priests.

1 Chronicles 9:33
Those who were musicians, the heads of Levite families, stayed in the temple chambers and were exempt from other duties because they were on duty day and night.

Ezekiel 44:28-30
In regard to their inheritance, I am their inheritance. You are to give them no possession in Israel, for I am their possession. / They shall eat the grain offerings, the sin offerings, and the guilt offerings. Everything in Israel devoted to the LORD will belong to them. / The best of all the firstfruits and of every contribution from all your offerings will belong to the priests. You are to give your first batch of dough to the priest, so that a blessing may rest upon your homes.

Matthew 10:9-10
Do not carry any gold or silver or copper in your belts. / Take no bag for the road, or second tunic, or sandals, or staff; for the worker is worthy of his provisions.


Treasury of Scripture

And the Levite that is within your gates; you shall not forsake him; for he has no part nor inheritance with you.

the Levite

Deuteronomy 14:29
And the Levite, (because he hath no part nor inheritance with thee,) and the stranger, and the fatherless, and the widow, which are within thy gates, shall come, and shall eat and be satisfied; that the LORD thy God may bless thee in all the work of thine hand which thou doest.

Deuteronomy 12:12,18,19
And ye shall rejoice before the LORD your God, ye, and your sons, and your daughters, and your menservants, and your maidservants, and the Levite that is within your gates; forasmuch as he hath no part nor inheritance with you…

Galatians 6:6
Let him that is taught in the word communicate unto him that teacheth in all good things.

he hath no

Deuteronomy 14:29
And the Levite, (because he hath no part nor inheritance with thee,) and the stranger, and the fatherless, and the widow, which are within thy gates, shall come, and shall eat and be satisfied; that the LORD thy God may bless thee in all the work of thine hand which thou doest.

Deuteronomy 18:1,2
The priests the Levites, and all the tribe of Levi, shall have no part nor inheritance with Israel: they shall eat the offerings of the LORD made by fire, and his inheritance…

Numbers 18:20
And the LORD spake unto Aaron, Thou shalt have no inheritance in their land, neither shalt thou have any part among them: I am thy part and thine inheritance among the children of Israel.

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Deuteronomy 14
1. God's children are not to disfigure themselves in mourning
3. What may and may not be eaten
4. of animals
9. of fishes
11. of fowls
21. That which dies of itself may not be eaten
22. Tithes of Divine Service
23. Tithes and firstborns to be eaten before the Lord
28. The third year's tithe of alms and charity














And do not neglect
The phrase "do not neglect" is a directive that carries a sense of urgency and importance. In Hebrew, the word used here is "azav," which can mean to leave, forsake, or abandon. This command is a reminder of the communal responsibility towards the Levites, emphasizing the need for active care and attention. In a broader spiritual sense, it calls believers to be mindful of those who serve in spiritual capacities, ensuring they are supported and not forgotten.

the Levite
The Levites were a tribe set apart for religious duties and service to God. They were descendants of Levi, one of the twelve sons of Jacob. Unlike the other tribes of Israel, the Levites did not receive a territorial inheritance in the Promised Land. Instead, their inheritance was the Lord Himself, and they were given specific cities to dwell in. This special role highlights the importance of spiritual service and dedication to God, serving as a model for those in ministry today.

within your gates
The phrase "within your gates" refers to the local community or town where the Israelites lived. In ancient Israel, cities were often fortified with gates, which served as places of gathering and commerce. This phrase underscores the idea that the Levites were to be integrated into the daily life of the community, not isolated or marginalized. It speaks to the importance of including spiritual leaders in the fabric of everyday life, ensuring they are part of the community they serve.

since he has no portion or inheritance among you
This part of the verse explains why the Levites require special attention and care. The "portion or inheritance" refers to the land and material wealth that the other tribes received. The Levites' lack of a physical inheritance is a profound reminder of their unique calling and dependence on God and the community for sustenance. It serves as a spiritual metaphor for believers, illustrating the principle of relying on God and the body of Christ for provision and support, rather than solely on material possessions. This dependency on God and community is a call to faith and trust in divine provision.

Parallel Commentaries ...


Hebrew
And do not
לֹ֣א (lō)
Adverb - Negative particle
Strong's 3808: Not, no

neglect
תַֽעַזְבֶ֑נּוּ (ṯa·‘az·ḇen·nū)
Verb - Qal - Imperfect - second person masculine singular | third person masculine singular
Strong's 5800: To loosen, relinquish, permit

the Levite
וְהַלֵּוִ֥י (wə·hal·lê·wî)
Conjunctive waw, Article | Noun - proper - masculine singular
Strong's 3881: Levites -- descendant of Levi

within your gates,
בִּשְׁעָרֶ֖יךָ (biš·‘ā·re·ḵā)
Preposition-b | Noun - masculine plural construct | second person masculine singular
Strong's 8179: An opening, door, gate

since
כִּ֣י (kî)
Conjunction
Strong's 3588: A relative conjunction

he has no
אֵ֥ין (’ên)
Adverb
Strong's 369: A non-entity, a negative particle

portion
חֵ֥לֶק (ḥê·leq)
Noun - masculine singular
Strong's 2506: Portion, tract, territory

or inheritance
וְנַחֲלָ֖ה (wə·na·ḥă·lāh)
Conjunctive waw | Noun - feminine singular
Strong's 5159: Something inherited, occupancy, an heirloom, an estate, patrimony, portion

among you.
עִמָּֽךְ׃ (‘im·māḵ)
Preposition | second person masculine singular
Strong's 5973: With, equally with


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