Numbers 18:27
Numbers 18:27 in Multiple Translations
Your offering will be reckoned to you as grain from the threshing floor or juice from the winepress.
And this your heave offering shall be reckoned unto you, as though it were the corn of the threshingfloor, and as the fulness of the winepress.
And your heave-offering shall be reckoned unto you, as though it were the grain of the threshing-floor, and as the fulness of the winepress.
And this lifted offering is to be put to your credit as if it was grain from the grain-floor and wine from the vines.
Your offering will be considered as if it were the firstfruits of grain from your threshing floor or grape juice from the winepress.
And your heaue offering shalbe reckened vnto you, as the corne of the barne, or as the abundance of the wine presse.
and your heave-offering hath been reckoned to you as corn from the threshing-floor, and as fulness from the wine-vat;
Your wave offering shall be credited to you, as though it were the grain of the threshing floor, and as the fullness of the wine press.
And this your heave-offering shall be reckoned to you, as though it were the corn of the threshing-floor, and as the fullness of the wine-press.
That it may be reckoned to you as an oblation of firstfruits, as well of the barnfloors as of the winepresses:
Just like the other Israelis give one tenth of the grain and wine that they produce,
Berean Amplified Bible — Numbers 18:27
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Numbers 18:27 Interlinear (Deep Study)
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וְ/נֶחְשַׁ֥ב
לָ/כֶ֖ם
תְּרוּמַתְ/כֶ֑ם
כַּ/דָּגָן֙
מִן
הַ/גֹּ֔רֶן
וְ/כַֽ/מְלֵאָ֖ה
מִן
הַ/יָּֽקֶב
וְ/נֶחְשַׁ֥ב
châshab
H2803
to devise
Conj | V-Niphal-3ms
לָ/כֶ֖ם
Prep | Suff
תְּרוּמַתְ/כֶ֑ם
tᵉrûwmâh
H8641
contribution
N-fs | Suff
כַּ/דָּגָן֙
dâgân
H1715
grain
Prep | N-ms
מִן
min
H4480
from
Prep
הַ/גֹּ֔רֶן
gôren
H1637
threshing floor
Art | N-cs
וְ/כַֽ/מְלֵאָ֖ה
mᵉlêʼâh
H4395
fruit
Conj | Prep | N-fs
מִן
min
H4480
from
Prep
הַ/יָּֽקֶב
yeqeb
H3342
wine
Art | N-ms
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Hebrew Word Reference — Numbers 18:27
וְ/נֶחְשַׁ֥ב
châshab
H2803
"to devise"
Conj | V-Niphal-3ms
To devise means to think or plan something, often in a clever way. In the Bible, it can mean to plot or contrive, as seen in the story of David and Goliath.
Definition: : count/regard_as 1) to think, plan, esteem, calculate, invent, make a judgment, imagine, count 1a) (Qal) 1a1) to think, account 1a2) to plan, devise, mean 1a3) to charge, impute, reckon 1a4) to esteem, value, regard 1a5) to invent 1b) (Niphal) 1b1) to be accounted, be thought, be esteemed 1b2) to be computed, be reckoned 1b3) to be imputed 1c) (Piel) 1c1) to think upon, consider, be mindful of 1c2) to think to do, devise, plan 1c3) to count, reckon 1d) (Hithpael) to be considered
Usage: Occurs in 122 OT verses. KJV: (make) account (of), conceive, consider, count, cunning (man, work, workman), devise, esteem, find out, forecast, hold, imagine, impute, invent, be like, mean, purpose, reckon(-ing be made), regard, think. See also: Genesis 15:6; Psalms 35:4; Psalms 10:2.
לָ/כֶ֖ם
""
Prep | Suff
תְּרוּמַתְ/כֶ֑ם
tᵉrûwmâh
H8641
"contribution"
N-fs | Suff
In the Bible, this word refers to a contribution or offering given to God, often as part of a sacrifice or tribute. It appears in Leviticus and Numbers, where it describes the gifts the Israelites gave to God. This word highlights the importance of giving to God.
Definition: 1) contribution, offering 1a) a heave offering 1b) any offering 1c) an offering to God 1d) an offering (of grain, money, etc) 1e) contribution
Usage: Occurs in 63 OT verses. KJV: gift, heave offering (shoulder), oblation, offered(-ing). See also: Exodus 25:2; Numbers 31:29; Proverbs 29:4.
כַּ/דָּגָן֙
dâgân
H1715
"grain"
Prep | N-ms
Dagan refers to grain or wheat, a staple food in ancient Israel. In Genesis 41:35, Joseph advised Pharaoh to store grain during the good years to prepare for famine, and in Leviticus 23:10, the Israelites were instructed to offer a sheaf of grain as an offering.
Definition: wheat, cereal, grain, corn
Usage: Occurs in 40 OT verses. KJV: corn (floor), wheat. See also: Genesis 27:28; Nehemiah 13:12; Psalms 4:8.
מִן
min
H4480
"from"
Prep
This Hebrew word means a portion or part of something, and is often used to show the relationship between things, like from or out of something.
Definition: prep 1) from, out of, on account of, off, on the side of, since, above, than, so that not, more than 1a) from (expressing separation), off, on the side of 1b) out of 1b1) (with verbs of proceeding, removing, expelling) 1b2) (of material from which something is made) 1b3) (of source or origin) 1c) out of, some of, from (partitively) 1d) from, since, after (of time) 1e) than, more than (in comparison) 1f) from...even to, both...and, either...or 1g) than, more than, too much for (in comparisons) 1h) from, on account of, through, because (with infinitive) conj 2) that Aramaic equivalent: min (מִן־ "from" H4481)
Usage: Occurs in 1094 OT verses. KJV: above, after, among, at, because of, by (reason of), from (among), in, [idiom] neither, [idiom] nor, (out) of, over, since, [idiom] then, through, [idiom] whether, with. See also: Genesis 2:6; Exodus 16:32; Leviticus 14:26.
הַ/גֹּ֔רֶן
gôren
H1637
"threshing floor"
Art | N-cs
A threshing floor is an open area where grain is separated from chaff, as seen in the book of Ruth. This word can also refer to a barn or empty space. The KJV Bible translates it as floor or place.
Definition: 1) threshing-floor 2) (TWOT) barn, barn floor, corn floor, void place
Usage: Occurs in 37 OT verses. KJV: (barn, corn, threshing-) floor, (threshing-, void) place. See also: Genesis 50:10; 1 Kings 22:10; Isaiah 21:10.
וְ/כַֽ/מְלֵאָ֖ה
mᵉlêʼâh
H4395
"fruit"
Conj | Prep | N-fs
It means a fruitful harvest or abundance, like the first ripe fruits in Deuteronomy 26:2, representing God's blessing and provision.
Definition: fulness, full produce
Usage: Occurs in 8 OT verses. KJV: (first of ripe) fruit, fulness. See also: Exodus 22:28; Isaiah 1:21; Isaiah 22:2.
מִן
min
H4480
"from"
Prep
This Hebrew word means a portion or part of something, and is often used to show the relationship between things, like from or out of something.
Definition: prep 1) from, out of, on account of, off, on the side of, since, above, than, so that not, more than 1a) from (expressing separation), off, on the side of 1b) out of 1b1) (with verbs of proceeding, removing, expelling) 1b2) (of material from which something is made) 1b3) (of source or origin) 1c) out of, some of, from (partitively) 1d) from, since, after (of time) 1e) than, more than (in comparison) 1f) from...even to, both...and, either...or 1g) than, more than, too much for (in comparisons) 1h) from, on account of, through, because (with infinitive) conj 2) that Aramaic equivalent: min (מִן־ "from" H4481)
Usage: Occurs in 1094 OT verses. KJV: above, after, among, at, because of, by (reason of), from (among), in, [idiom] neither, [idiom] nor, (out) of, over, since, [idiom] then, through, [idiom] whether, with. See also: Genesis 2:6; Exodus 16:32; Leviticus 14:26.
הַ/יָּֽקֶב
yeqeb
H3342
"wine"
Art | N-ms
A wine vat is a container for holding wine, specifically a trough or press where grapes are crushed to make wine. It is also called a wine-press.
Definition: wine vat, wine-press
Usage: Occurs in 16 OT verses. KJV: fats, presses, press-fat, wine(-press). See also: Numbers 18:27; Isaiah 5:2; Proverbs 3:10.
Study Notes — Numbers 18:27
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- Numbers 18:27 Summary
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- Reflection Questions
- Gill's Exposition on Numbers 18:27
- Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Numbers 18:27
- Matthew Poole's Commentary on Numbers 18:27
- Ellicott's Commentary on Numbers 18:27
- Cambridge Bible on Numbers 18:27
- Barnes' Notes on Numbers 18:27
- Whedon's Commentary on Numbers 18:27
Context — Offerings for Priests and Levites
25And the LORD instructed Moses,
26“Speak to the Levites and tell them: ‘When you receive from the Israelites the tithe that I have given you as your inheritance, you must present part of it as an offering to the LORD—a tithe of the tithe.
27Your offering will be reckoned to you as grain from the threshing floor or juice from the winepress.
28So you are to present an offering to the LORD from all the tithes you receive from the Israelites, and from these you are to give the LORD’s offering to Aaron the priest. 29You must present the offering due the LORD from all the best of every gift, the holiest part of it.’Cross References
| Reference | Text (BSB) | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Numbers 18:30 | Therefore say to the Levites, ‘When you have presented the best part, it will be reckoned to you as the produce of the threshing floor or winepress. |
| 2 | Deuteronomy 15:14 | You are to furnish him liberally from your flock, your threshing floor, and your winepress. You shall give to him as the LORD your God has blessed you. |
| 3 | 2 Kings 6:27 | He answered, “If the LORD does not help you, where can I find help for you? From the threshing floor or the winepress?” |
| 4 | Numbers 15:20 | From the first of your dough, you are to lift up a cake as a contribution; offer it just like an offering from the threshing floor. |
| 5 | Leviticus 6:19–23 | Then the LORD said to Moses, “This is the offering that Aaron and his sons must present to the LORD on the day he is anointed: a tenth of an ephah of fine flour as a regular grain offering, half of it in the morning and half in the evening. It shall be prepared with oil on a griddle; you are to bring it well-kneaded and present it as a grain offering broken in pieces, a pleasing aroma to the LORD. The priest, who is one of Aaron’s sons and will be anointed to take his place, is to prepare it. As a permanent portion for the LORD, it must be burned completely. Every grain offering for a priest shall be burned completely; it is not to be eaten.” |
| 6 | Hosea 9:1–2 | Do not rejoice, O Israel, with exultation like the nations, for you have played the harlot against your God; you have made love for hire on every threshing floor. The threshing floor and winepress will not feed them, and the new wine will fail them. |
Numbers 18:27 Summary
[This verse is saying that when the Levites give their offering to the Lord, it will be like giving Him the best and freshest produce from the threshing floor or winepress. This means that God wants us to give Him our best, not just what's left over, as seen in 2 Corinthians 9:6-7. By giving our best to the Lord, we are acknowledging that everything we have comes from Him and that we trust in His provision and care, as stated in Psalm 24:1 and Matthew 6:33.]
Frequently Asked Questions
What does it mean for the Levites' offering to be reckoned as grain from the threshing floor or juice from the winepress?
This means that the Levites' offering to the Lord will be considered as valuable and acceptable as the first and best produce from the threshing floor or winepress, as seen in Deuteronomy 14:23 and Joel 2:24.
How does this verse relate to the concept of tithing in the Bible?
This verse is part of the larger instruction on tithing in Numbers 18, where the Levites are commanded to give a tithe of the tithe they receive from the Israelites, as a way of acknowledging God's provision and care, similar to what is taught in Malachi 3:10 and Matthew 23:23.
What is the significance of presenting an offering to the Lord from the best of every gift?
Presenting the best of every gift to the Lord, as mentioned in Numbers 18:29, is a way of honoring and worshiping Him, recognizing that everything we have comes from Him, as stated in 1 Chronicles 29:14 and Psalm 24:1.
How does this principle apply to believers today?
While the specific instruction to the Levites may not directly apply to believers today, the principle of giving our first and best to the Lord, and recognizing His provision and care, is still relevant, as taught in 2 Corinthians 9:6-7 and Proverbs 3:9-10.
Reflection Questions
- What are some ways I can practically apply the principle of giving my first and best to the Lord in my daily life?
- How can I ensure that my giving is not just a duty, but a joyful expression of worship and gratitude to God?
- In what areas of my life do I need to trust God's provision and care, and how can I demonstrate that trust through my actions and decisions?
- What are some things that I consider 'my own' or 'mine', and how can I surrender them to the Lord, recognizing that everything belongs to Him?
Gill's Exposition on Numbers 18:27
And [this] your heave offering,.... The tithe of the tithe, which though not properly heaved or lifted up, as the heave offerings, strictly so called, were, any more than the tithe itself, Numbers
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Numbers 18:27
And this your heave offering shall be reckoned unto you, as though it were the corn of the threshingfloor, and as the fulness of the winepress. No JFB commentary on these verses.
Matthew Poole's Commentary on Numbers 18:27
It shall be accepted of you as much as if you offered it out of your own lands and labours.
Ellicott's Commentary on Numbers 18:27
(27) And as the fulness of the wine-press.—The word which is here rendered fulness is the same which occurs in Exodus 22:9, and is there rendered “the first of thy ripe fruits.” It is used to denote either the fully ripe grain, or the produce of the vine. The tithe which the Levites paid to the priests was regarded in the same light as if it had been the produce of their own labour.
Cambridge Bible on Numbers 18:27
27. your heave-offering] your contribution, which you must make to the priests. as the corn of the threshing-floor] In the same way that all Israel give to you a tithe of com and wine, so shall ye give a tithe of that tithe to the priests.
Barnes' Notes on Numbers 18:27
Reckoned unto you - Or, by you. The Levites were, of their tithes, to pay tithe to the priests, just as other Israelites paid tithe to the Levites.
Whedon's Commentary on Numbers 18:27
27. Shall be reckoned unto you — This tithe shall have all the elements of value and of sacrifice in the sight of the Lord, as it would have if it had been produced by toil and frugality, for it was