Treasury of Scripture Knowledge He commanded also the people that dwelt in Jerusalem, to give to the priests, and the Levites their portion, that they might attend to the law of the Lord. the portion 2 Chronicles 31:16 Besides the males from three years old and upward, to all that went into the temple of the Lord, and whatsoever there was need of in the ministry, and their offices according to their courses, day by day. Leviticus 27:30-33 All tithes of the land, whether of corn, or of the fruits of trees, are the Lord's, and are sanctified to him. . . . Numbers 18:8-21,26-28 And the Lord said to Aaron: Behold I have given thee the charge of my firstfruits. All things that are sanctified by the children of Israel, I have delivered to thee and to thy sons for the priestly office, by everlasting ordinances. . . . Malachi 3:8-10 Shall a man afflict God, for you afflict me. And you have said: Wherein do we afflict thee? in tithes and in firstfruits. . . . that they might Nehemiah 13:10-13 And I perceived that the portions of the Levites had not been given them: and that the Levites, and the singing men, and they that ministered were fled away every man to his own country: . . . 1 Corinthians 9:9-14 For it is written in the law of Moses: Thou shalt not muzzle the mouth of the ox that treadeth out the corn. Doth God take care for oxen? . . . Galatians 6:6 And let him that is instructed in the word communicate to him that instructeth him, in all good things. the law Malachi 2:7 For the lips of the priests shall keep knowledge, and they shall seek the law at his mouth: because he is the angel of the Lord of hosts. Context Contributions for Worship3And the king's part was, that of his proper substance the holocaust should be offered always morning and evening, and on the sabbaths, and the new moons and the other solemnities, as it is written in the law of Moses. 4He commanded also the people that dwelt in Jerusalem, to give to the priests, and the Levites their portion, that they might attend to the law of the Lord.5Which when it was noised abroad in the ears of the people, the children of Israel offered in abundance the firstfruits of corn, wine, and oil, and honey: and brought the tithe of all things which the ground bringeth forth.… Cross References Hebrews 7:5 And indeed they that are of the sons of Levi, who receive the priesthood, have a commandment to take tithes of the people according to the law, that is to say, of their brethren: though they themselves also came out of the loins of Abraham. Numbers 18:8 And the Lord said to Aaron: Behold I have given thee the charge of my firstfruits. All things that are sanctified by the children of Israel, I have delivered to thee and to thy sons for the priestly office, by everlasting ordinances. Deuteronomy 18:8 He shall receive the same portion of food that the rest do: besides that which is due to him in his own city, by succession from his fathers. Ezekiel 44:30 And the firstfruits of all the firstborn, and all the libations of all things that are offered, shall be the priest's: and you shall give the firstfruits of your meats to the priest, that he may return a blessing upon thy house. Malachi 2:7 For the lips of the priests shall keep knowledge, and they shall seek the law at his mouth: because he is the angel of the Lord of hosts. Lexicon Moreover, he commandedוַיֹּ֤אמֶר (way·yō·mer) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine singular Strong's Hebrew 559: To utter, say the people לָעָם֙ (lā·‘ām) Preposition-l, Article | Noun - masculine singular Strong's Hebrew 5971: A people, a tribe, troops, attendants, a flock living לְיוֹשְׁבֵ֣י (lə·yō·wō·šə·ḇê) Preposition-l | Verb - Qal - Participle - masculine plural construct Strong's Hebrew 3427: To sit down, to dwell, to remain, to settle, to marry in Jerusalem יְרוּשָׁלִַ֔ם (yə·rū·šā·lim) Noun - proper - feminine singular Strong's Hebrew 3389: Jerusalem -- probably 'foundation of peace', capital city of all Israel to make לָתֵ֕ת (lā·ṯêṯ) Preposition-l | Verb - Qal - Infinitive construct Strong's Hebrew 5414: To give, put, set a contribution מְנָ֥ת (mə·nāṯ) Noun - feminine singular construct Strong's Hebrew 4521: An allotment for the priests הַכֹּהֲנִ֖ים (hak·kō·hă·nîm) Article | Noun - masculine plural Strong's Hebrew 3548: Priest and Levites וְהַלְוִיִּ֑ם (wə·hal·wî·yim) Conjunctive waw, Article | Noun - proper - masculine plural Strong's Hebrew 3881: Levites -- descendant of Levi so that לְמַ֥עַן (lə·ma·‘an) Conjunction Strong's Hebrew 4616: Purpose -- intent they could devote themselves יֶחֶזְק֖וּ (ye·ḥez·qū) Verb - Qal - Imperfect - third person masculine plural Strong's Hebrew 2388: To fasten upon, to seize, be strong, obstinate, to bind, restrain, conquer to the Law בְּתוֹרַ֥ת (bə·ṯō·w·raṯ) Preposition-b | Noun - feminine singular construct Strong's Hebrew 8451: Direction, instruction, law of the LORD. יְהוָֽה׃ (Yah·weh) Noun - proper - masculine singular Strong's Hebrew 3068: LORD -- the proper name of the God of Israel Additional Translations Moreover, he commanded the people living in Jerusalem to make a contribution for the priests and Levites so that they could devote themselves to the Law of the LORD.Moreover he commanded the people that dwelled in Jerusalem to give the portion of the priests and the Levites, that they might be encouraged in the law of the LORD. Moreover he commanded the people that dwelt in Jerusalem to give the portion of the priests and the Levites, that they might give themselves to the law of Jehovah. And they told the people who dwelt in Jerusalem, to give the portion of the priests and the Levites, that they might be strong in the ministry of the house of the Lord. And he commanded the people that dwelt in Jerusalem to give the portion of the priests and the Levites, that they might be encouraged in the law of Jehovah. Moreover he commanded the people that dwelt in Jerusalem to give the portion of the priests and the Levites, that they might give themselves to the law of the LORD. Moreover, he commanded the people that dwelt in Jerusalem to give the portion of the priests and the Levites, that they might be encouraged in the law of the LORD. Moreover he commanded the people who lived in Jerusalem to give the portion of the priests and the Levites, that they might give themselves to the law of Yahweh. And he saith to the people, to the inhabitants of Jerusalem, to give the portion of the priests, and of the Levites, so that they are strengthened in the law of Jehovah; Jump to Previous Addition Commanded Devote Due Dwelt Encouraged Inhabitants Jerusalem Keeping Levites Moreover Ordered Orders Part Portion Priests Right Strengthened Strong Theirs ThemselvesJump to Next Addition Commanded Devote Due Dwelt Encouraged Inhabitants Jerusalem Keeping Levites Moreover Ordered Orders Part Portion Priests Right Strengthened Strong Theirs ThemselvesLinks 2 Chronicles 31:4 NIV2 Chronicles 31:4 NLT 2 Chronicles 31:4 ESV 2 Chronicles 31:4 NASB 2 Chronicles 31:4 KJV 2 Chronicles 31:4 Bible Apps 2 Chronicles 31:4 Biblia Paralela 2 Chronicles 31:4 Chinese Bible 2 Chronicles 31:4 French Bible 2 Chronicles 31:4 German Bible Alphabetical: Also and commanded could devote due give He in Jerusalem Law Levites lived living LORD might of ordered people portion priests so that the themselves they to who OT History: 2 Chronicles 31:4 Moreover he commanded the people who lived (2 Chron. 2Ch iiCh ii ch 2 chr 2chr) Bible Study Resources, Dictionary, Concordance and Search Tools |