Deuteronomy 14:27

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

King James Version

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Other Translations for Deuteronomy 14:27

BSB

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

AKJV

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

CPDV

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.

ERV

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

NHEB

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

SMT

And the Levite that is in thy gates thou shalt not forsake him; for to him no portion and inheritance with thee.

Word Study (Strong’s) for Deuteronomy 14:27

AndtheLeviteH3881AdjectivethatiswithinthygatesH8179Noun MasculinethoushaltnotforsakeH5800VerbhimforhehathnopartH2506Noun MasculinenorinheritanceH5159Noun Femininewiththee

Commentary for Deuteronomy 14:27

Please note: this is not Scripture

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Barnes’ Notes Classic commentary from Albert Barnes Matthew Henry Commentary Classic commentary from Matthew Henry

Overview of Deuteronomy 14:27

Summary

Levites must not be abandoned from community care

Place

Your gates

Event

Levite protection mandated

Estimated Time Period

c. 1400 BC