Parallel Verses
NET Bible
They will have no inheritance in the midst of their fellow Israelites; the Lord alone is their inheritance, just as he had told them.
New American Standard Bible
King James Version
Therefore shall they have no inheritance among their brethren: the LORD is their inheritance, as he hath said unto them.
Holman Bible
Although Levi has no inheritance among his brothers, the Lord is his inheritance, as He promised him.
International Standard Version
But they will not have an inheritance among their relatives, because the LORD alone is their inheritance as he promised them."
A Conservative Version
And they shall have no inheritance among their brothers. LORD is their inheritance as he has spoken to them.
American Standard Version
And they shall have no inheritance among their brethren: Jehovah is their inheritance, as he hath spoken unto them.
Amplified
They shall have no inheritance [of land] among their countrymen (brothers, brethren); the Lord is their
Bible in Basic English
And they will have no heritage among their countrymen: the Lord is their heritage, as he has said to them.
Darby Translation
but they shall have no inheritance among their brethren: Jehovah, he is their inheritance, as he hath said unto them.
Julia Smith Translation
And an inheritance shall not be to him in the midst of his brethren: Jehovah, he is his inheritance, as he spake to him.
King James 2000
Therefore shall they have no inheritance among their brethren: the LORD is their inheritance, as he has said unto them.
Lexham Expanded Bible
And there shall not be for them an inheritance [of land] in the midst of his brothers; [rather] Yahweh is his inheritance, [just] as he {promised} to them.
Modern King James verseion
Therefore they shall have no inheritance among their brothers. Jehovah is their inheritance, as He has said to them.
Modern Spelling Tyndale-Coverdale
but shall have no inheritance among their brethren: the LORD he is their inheritance, as he hath said unto them.
New Heart English Bible
They shall have no inheritance among their brothers: the LORD is their inheritance, as he has spoken to them.
The Emphasized Bible
But inheritance, shall he not have, in the midst of his brethren, - Yahweh, is his inheritance, as he spake unto him.
Webster
Therefore shall they have no inheritance among their brethren: the LORD is their inheritance, as he hath said to them.
World English Bible
They shall have no inheritance among their brothers: Yahweh is their inheritance, as he has spoken to them.
Youngs Literal Translation
and he hath no inheritance in the midst of his brethren; Jehovah Himself is his inheritance, as He hath spoken to him.
Themes
Levites » Tithes and other offerings
the Levites » Had a part of the offerings
Priest » Benefits of » No part of the land of canaan allowed to
priests » Were to live by the altar as they had no inheritance
Interlinear
Nachalah
'ach
References
Word Count of 20 Translations in Deuteronomy 18:2
Verse Info
Context Readings
Detailed Stipulations: Purity And Unity
1 The Levitical priests -- indeed, the entire tribe of Levi -- will have no allotment or inheritance with Israel; they may eat the burnt offerings of the Lord and of his inheritance. 2 They will have no inheritance in the midst of their fellow Israelites; the Lord alone is their inheritance, just as he had told them. 3 This shall be the priests' fair allotment from the people who offer sacrifices, whether bull or sheep -- they must give to the priest the shoulder, the jowls, and the stomach.
Cross References
Genesis 15:1
After these things the word of the Lord came to Abram in a vision: "Fear not, Abram! I am your shield and the one who will reward you in great abundance."
Psalm 16:5
Lord, you give me stability and prosperity; you make my future secure.
Psalm 73:24-26
You guide me by your wise advice, and then you will lead me to a position of honor.
Psalm 84:11
For the Lord God is our sovereign protector. The Lord bestows favor and honor; he withholds no good thing from those who have integrity.
Psalm 119:57
(Khet) The Lord is my source of security. I have determined to follow your instructions.
Isaiah 61:6
You will be called, 'the Lord's priests, servants of our God.' You will enjoy the wealth of nations and boast about the riches you receive from them.
Lamentations 3:24
"My portion is the Lord," I have said to myself, so I will put my hope in him.
1 Peter 2:5
you yourselves, as living stones, are built up as a spiritual house to be a holy priesthood and to offer spiritual sacrifices that are acceptable to God through Jesus Christ.
1 Peter 2:9
But you are a chosen race, a royal priesthood, a holy nation, a people of his own, so that you may proclaim the virtues of the one who called you out of darkness into his marvelous light.
Revelation 1:5-6
and from Jesus Christ -- the faithful witness, the firstborn from among the dead, the ruler over the kings of the earth. To the one who loves us and has set us free from our sins at the cost of his own blood