6 occurrences

'Portion' in the Bible

That is why the descendants of Levi do not have a portion and an inheritance among their relatives. As for the LORD, he is their inheritance, just as the LORD your God told them.

Verse ConceptsGod Is My PortionNo Earthly Inheritance

"The Levitical priests the whole tribe of Levi will not have a portion or an inheritance within Israel. Instead, they will eat the burnt offerings of the LORD, because that is their inheritance.

Verse ConceptsLand, As A Divine ResponsibilityPriests, Institution In Ot TimesNo Earthly InheritancePriestly InheritancePermitted To Eat Offeringspriests

"A portion of what the people offer in sacrifice, whether cattle or sheep, is to be due the priests. They must set aside the shoulder, jowls, and stomach for the priest.

Verse ConceptsSheepCheeksFood For Priests Defined

the choicest portion of the eternal mountains, and the best of the everlasting hills;

Verse ConceptsHillsEternal World

He chose the best part for himself, when the leader's portion was assigned. He came at the head of the people, carrying out the LORD'S justice and his ordinances concerning Israel."

Verse ConceptsChoosing Things

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