Deuteronomy 18:8

They shall have like portions to eat, beside that which cometh of the sale of his patrimony.

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Other Translations for Deuteronomy 18:8

BSB
They shall eat equal portions, even though he has received money from the sale of his father's estate.
AKJV
They shall have like portions to eat, beside that which comes of the sale of his patrimony.
CPDV
He shall receive the same portion of food as the rest also receive, besides that which is due to him in his own city, by succession from his fathers.
ERV
They shall have like portions to eat, beside that which cometh of the sale of his patrimony.
NHEB
They shall have like portions to eat, besides that which comes of the sale of his patrimony.
SMT
Portion according to portion shall they eat, besides his sellings according to the fathers.

Word Study (Strong’s) for Deuteronomy 18:8

TheyshallhavelikeportionsH2506Noun MasculinetoeatH398VerbbesidethatwhichcomethofthesaleH4465Noun MasculineofhispatrimonyH1Noun Masculine

Commentary for Deuteronomy 18:8

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Barnes’ Notes Classic commentary from Albert Barnes Matthew Henry Commentary Classic commentary from Matthew Henry
Overview of Deuteronomy 18:8
Summary
Levites receive equal portions despite patrimony sales
Event
Standardized Levitical compensation
Estimated Time Period
c. 1400 BC
Category
Law