Deuteronomy 18:7

“Then he shall minister in the name of the LORD his God, as all his brethren the Levites do, which stand there before the LORD.”

King James Version (KJV)

Other Translations

Then hee shall minister in the Name of the Lord his God, as all his brethren the Leuites doe, which stand there before the Lord.
- King James Version (1611) - View 1611 Bible Scan

then he shall serve in the name of the LORD his God, like all his fellow Levites who stand there before the LORD.
- New American Standard Version (1995)

then he shall minister in the name of Jehovah his God, as all his brethren the Levites do, who stand there before Jehovah.
- American Standard Version (1901)

Then he will do the work of a priest in the name of the Lord his God, with all his brothers the Levites who are there before the Lord.
- Basic English Bible

and shall serve in the name of Jehovah his God, as all his brethren the Levites that stand there before Jehovah,
- Darby Bible

Then he shall minister in the name of the LORD his God, as all his brethren the Levites do, who stand there before the LORD.
- Webster's Bible

then he shall minister in the name of Yahweh his God, as all his brothers the Levites do, who stand there before Yahweh.
- World English Bible

then he hath ministered in the name of Jehovah his God, like all his brethren, the Levites, who are standing there before Jehovah,
- Youngs Literal Bible

then he shall minister in the name of the LORD his God, as all his brethren the Levites do, who stand there before the LORD.
- Jewish Publication Society Bible

Bible commentary

Wesley's Notes for Deuteronomy 18:7


18:6 With all the desire of his mind - With full purpose to fix his abode, and to spend his whole time and strength in the service of God. It seems, the several priests were to come from their cities to the temple by turns, before David's time; and it is certain they did so after it. But if any of them were not contented with this attendance upon God in his tabernacle, or temple, and desired more entirely and constantly to devote himself to God's service there, he was permitted so to do, because this was an eminent act of piety joined with self - denial, to part with those great conveniences which he enjoyed in the city of his possession.

18:8 Like portions - With their brethren who were in actual ministration: as they share with them in the work, so shall they in the encouragements. Beside that which cometh - The reason of this law was, because he that waited on the altar, ought to live by the altar: and because it was fit he should keep his money, wherewith he might redeem what he sold, if afterwards he saw occasion for it. Mr. Henry adds a remarkable note here: especially considering he wrote threescore years ago. A hearty, pious zeal to serve God and his church, tho' it may a little encroach upon a settled order, and there may be somewhat in it that looks irregular, yet ought to be gratified, and not discouraged. He that loves dearly to be employed in the service of the sanctuary: in God's name let him minster. He shall be as welcome to God as the Levites, whose course it was to minister, and should be so to them.


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