Numbers 5:10
Numbers 5:10 in Multiple Translations
Each man’s sacred gifts are his own, but whatever he gives to the priest will belong to the priest.”
And every man’s hallowed things shall be his: whatsoever any man giveth the priest, it shall be his.
And every man’s hallowed things shall be his: whatsoever any man giveth the priest, it shall be his.
And every man's holy things will be his: whatever a man gives to the priest will be his.
Your holy offerings belong to you, but once you give them to the priest they belong to him.”
And euery mans halowed things shall bee his: that is, whatsoeuer any man giueth the Priest, it shalbe his.
and any man's hallowed things become his; that which any man giveth to the priest becometh his.'
Every man’s holy things shall be his; whatever any man gives the priest, it shall be his.’”
And every man's hallowed things shall be his: whatever any man giveth to the priest, it shall be his.
And whatsoever is offered into the sanctuary by every one, and is delivered into the hands of the priest, it shall be his.
The priest can keep those gifts.’”
Berean Amplified Bible — Numbers 5:10
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Numbers 5:10 Interlinear (Deep Study)
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וְ/אִ֥ישׁ
אֶת
קֳדָשָׁ֖י/ו
ל֣/וֹ
יִהְי֑וּ
אִ֛ישׁ
אֲשֶׁר
יִתֵּ֥ן
לַ/כֹּהֵ֖ן
ל֥/וֹ
יִהְיֶֽה
וְ/אִ֥ישׁ
ʼîysh
H376
man
Conj | N-ms
אֶת
ʼêth
H853
Obj.
DirObjM
קֳדָשָׁ֖י/ו
qôdesh
H6944
Holy Place
N-mp | Suff
ל֣/וֹ
Prep | Suff
יִהְי֑וּ
hâyâh
H1961
to be
V-Qal-Imperf-3mp
אִ֛ישׁ
ʼîysh
H376
man
N-ms
אֲשֶׁר
ʼăsher
H834
which
Rel
יִתֵּ֥ן
nâthan
H5414
to give
V-Qal-Imperf-3ms
לַ/כֹּהֵ֖ן
kôhên
H3548
priest
Prep | N-ms
ל֥/וֹ
Prep | Suff
יִהְיֶֽה
hâyâh
H1961
to be
V-Qal-Imperf-3ms
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Hebrew Word Reference — Numbers 5:10
וְ/אִ֥ישׁ
ʼîysh
H376
"man"
Conj | N-ms
The Hebrew word for man, referring to a male person or individual, is used in the Bible to describe humans in contrast to God or animals, as seen in Genesis and Psalms. It can also mean husband or servant. In the KJV, it is translated as man or male.
Definition: : man 1) man 1a) man, male (in contrast to woman, female) 1b) husband 1c) human being, person (in contrast to God) 1d) servant 1e) mankind 1f) champion 1g) great man 2) whosoever 3) each (adjective)
Usage: Occurs in 1851 OT verses. KJV: also, another, any (man), a certain, [phrase] champion, consent, each, every (one), fellow, (foot-, husband-) man, (good-, great, mighty) man, he, high (degree), him (that is), husband, man(-kind), [phrase] none, one, people, person, [phrase] steward, what (man) soever, whoso(-ever), worthy. Compare H802 (אִשָּׁה). See also: Genesis 2:23; Genesis 42:25; Exodus 32:23.
אֶת
ʼêth
H853
"Obj."
DirObjM
In the original Hebrew, this word points out the object of a verb or preposition, like 'namely' or 'even'. It appears in many books, including Genesis and Exodus. It's not directly translated in English, but helps clarify the meaning of sentences.
Definition: sign of the definite direct object, not translated in English but generally preceding and indicating the accusative Aramaic equivalent: yat (יָת "whom" H3487)
Usage: Occurs in 6782 OT verses. KJV: (as such unrepresented in English). See also: Genesis 1:1; Genesis 10:8; Genesis 19:21.
קֳדָשָׁ֖י/ו
qôdesh
H6944
"Holy Place"
N-mp | Suff
The Holy Place refers to a sacred or set-apart area, like the temple in Jerusalem. It is a place of sanctity and holiness, where God is worshipped. The Bible describes it as a place of reverence and awe.
Definition: This name means apartness, holiness, sacredness Also named: hagion (ἅγιον "Holy Place" G0039)
Usage: Occurs in 380 OT verses. KJV: consecrated (thing), dedicated (thing), hallowed (thing), holiness, ([idiom] most) holy ([idiom] day, portion, thing), saint, sanctuary. See also: Exodus 3:5; Leviticus 23:4; 1 Chronicles 26:26.
ל֣/וֹ
""
Prep | Suff
יִהְי֑וּ
hâyâh
H1961
"to be"
V-Qal-Imperf-3mp
The Hebrew word for to be means to exist or come into being. It is used to describe something that happens or comes to pass, like in Genesis where God creates the world.
Definition: 1) to be, become, come to pass, exist, happen, fall out 1a) (Qal) 1a1) --- 1a1a) to happen, fall out, occur, take place, come about, come to pass 1a1b) to come about, come to pass 1a2) to come into being, become 1a2a) to arise, appear, come 1a2b) to become 1a2b1) to become 1a2b2) to become like 1a2b3) to be instituted, be established 1a3) to be 1a3a) to exist, be in existence 1a3b) to abide, remain, continue (with word of place or time) 1a3c) to stand, lie, be in, be at, be situated (with word of locality) 1a3d) to accompany, be with 1b) (Niphal) 1b1) to occur, come to pass, be done, be brought about 1b2) to be done, be finished, be gone
Usage: Occurs in 3131 OT verses. KJV: beacon, [idiom] altogether, be(-come), accomplished, committed, like), break, cause, come (to pass), do, faint, fall, [phrase] follow, happen, [idiom] have, last, pertain, quit (one-) self, require, [idiom] use. See also: Genesis 1:2; Genesis 17:4; Genesis 36:11.
אִ֛ישׁ
ʼîysh
H376
"man"
N-ms
The Hebrew word for man, referring to a male person or individual, is used in the Bible to describe humans in contrast to God or animals, as seen in Genesis and Psalms. It can also mean husband or servant. In the KJV, it is translated as man or male.
Definition: : man 1) man 1a) man, male (in contrast to woman, female) 1b) husband 1c) human being, person (in contrast to God) 1d) servant 1e) mankind 1f) champion 1g) great man 2) whosoever 3) each (adjective)
Usage: Occurs in 1851 OT verses. KJV: also, another, any (man), a certain, [phrase] champion, consent, each, every (one), fellow, (foot-, husband-) man, (good-, great, mighty) man, he, high (degree), him (that is), husband, man(-kind), [phrase] none, one, people, person, [phrase] steward, what (man) soever, whoso(-ever), worthy. Compare H802 (אִשָּׁה). See also: Genesis 2:23; Genesis 42:25; Exodus 32:23.
אֲשֶׁר
ʼăsher
H834
"which"
Rel
This Hebrew word is a conjunction that connects ideas and events in the Bible, like in the book of Genesis, where it's used to describe the relationship between God and His creation.
Definition: A: 1) (relative part.) 1a) which, who 1b) that which 2) (conj) 2a) that (in obj clause) 2b) when 2c) since 2d) as 2e) conditional if B: Beth+ 1) in (that) which 2) (adv) 2a) where 3) (conj) 3a) in that, inasmuch as 3b) on account of C: Mem+ 1) from (or than) that which 2) from (the place) where 3) from (the fact) that, since D: Kaph+ 1) (conj.), according as, as, when 1a) according to that which, according as, as 1b) with a causal force: in so far as, since 1c) with a temporal force: when
Usage: Occurs in 4440 OT verses. KJV: [idiom] after, [idiom] alike, as (soon as), because, [idiom] every, for, [phrase] forasmuch, [phrase] from whence, [phrase] how(-soever), [idiom] if, (so) that ((thing) which, wherein), [idiom] though, [phrase] until, [phrase] whatsoever, when, where ([phrase] -as, -in, -of, -on, -soever, -with), which, whilst, [phrase] whither(-soever), who(-m, -soever, -se). As it is indeclinable, it is often accompanied by the personal pronoun expletively, used to show the connection. See also: Genesis 1:7; Genesis 20:9; Genesis 31:16.
יִתֵּ֥ן
nâthan
H5414
"to give"
V-Qal-Imperf-3ms
This word means to give, put, or set something, with a wide range of applications. It appears in many books, including Genesis and Exodus, describing God's actions and human interactions. The word is used to convey giving, selling, or exchanging something.
Definition: : give/deliver/send/produce 1) to give, put, set 1a) (Qal) 1a1) to give, bestow, grant, permit, ascribe, employ, devote, consecrate, dedicate, pay wages, sell, exchange, lend, commit, entrust, give over, deliver up, yield produce, occasion, produce, requite to, report, mention, utter, stretch out, extend 1a2) to put, set, put on, put upon, set, appoint, assign, designate 1a3) to make, constitute 1b) (Niphal) 1b1) to be given, be bestowed, be provided, be entrusted to, be granted to, be permitted, be issued, be published, be uttered, be assigned 1b2) to be set, be put, be made, be inflicted 1c) (Hophal) 1c1) to be given, be bestowed, be given up, be delivered up 1c2) to be put upon
Usage: Occurs in 1816 OT verses. KJV: add, apply, appoint, ascribe, assign, [idiom] avenge, [idiom] be (healed), bestow, bring (forth, hither), cast, cause, charge, come, commit, consider, count, [phrase] cry, deliver (up), direct, distribute, do, [idiom] doubtless, [idiom] without fail, fasten, frame, [idiom] get, give (forth, over, up), grant, hang (up), [idiom] have, [idiom] indeed, lay (unto charge, up), (give) leave, lend, let (out), [phrase] lie, lift up, make, [phrase] O that, occupy, offer, ordain, pay, perform, place, pour, print, [idiom] pull, put (forth), recompense, render, requite, restore, send (out), set (forth), shew, shoot forth (up), [phrase] sing, [phrase] slander, strike, (sub-) mit, suffer, [idiom] surely, [idiom] take, thrust, trade, turn, utter, [phrase] weep, [phrase] willingly, [phrase] withdraw, [phrase] would (to) God, yield. See also: Genesis 1:17; Genesis 40:21; Exodus 30:12.
לַ/כֹּהֵ֖ן
kôhên
H3548
"priest"
Prep | N-ms
In the Bible, a priest is a person who serves God and leads others in worship, like the Levitical priests in Exodus. They were responsible for making sacrifices and following God's laws. This term is also used to describe Jesus as a priest-king.
Definition: 1) priest, principal officer or chief ruler 1a) priest-king (Melchizedek, Messiah) 1b) pagan priests 1c) priests of Jehovah 1d) Levitical priests 1e) Zadokite priests 1f) Aaronic priests 1g) the high priest Aramaic equivalent: ka.hen (כָּהֵן "priest" H3549)
Usage: Occurs in 653 OT verses. KJV: chief ruler, [idiom] own, priest, prince, principal officer. See also: Genesis 14:18; Leviticus 13:33; Numbers 17:2.
ל֥/וֹ
""
Prep | Suff
יִהְיֶֽה
hâyâh
H1961
"to be"
V-Qal-Imperf-3ms
The Hebrew word for to be means to exist or come into being. It is used to describe something that happens or comes to pass, like in Genesis where God creates the world.
Definition: 1) to be, become, come to pass, exist, happen, fall out 1a) (Qal) 1a1) --- 1a1a) to happen, fall out, occur, take place, come about, come to pass 1a1b) to come about, come to pass 1a2) to come into being, become 1a2a) to arise, appear, come 1a2b) to become 1a2b1) to become 1a2b2) to become like 1a2b3) to be instituted, be established 1a3) to be 1a3a) to exist, be in existence 1a3b) to abide, remain, continue (with word of place or time) 1a3c) to stand, lie, be in, be at, be situated (with word of locality) 1a3d) to accompany, be with 1b) (Niphal) 1b1) to occur, come to pass, be done, be brought about 1b2) to be done, be finished, be gone
Usage: Occurs in 3131 OT verses. KJV: beacon, [idiom] altogether, be(-come), accomplished, committed, like), break, cause, come (to pass), do, faint, fall, [phrase] follow, happen, [idiom] have, last, pertain, quit (one-) self, require, [idiom] use. See also: Genesis 1:2; Genesis 17:4; Genesis 36:11.
Study Notes — Numbers 5:10
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Context — Confession and Restitution
8But if the man has no relative to whom restitution can be made for the wrong, the restitution belongs to the LORD and must be given to the priest along with the ram of atonement, by which the atonement is made for him.
9Every sacred contribution the Israelites bring to the priest shall belong to him.
10Each man’s sacred gifts are his own, but whatever he gives to the priest will belong to the priest.”
11Then the LORD said to Moses, 12“Speak to the Israelites and tell them that if any man’s wife goes astray and is unfaithful to himCross References
| Reference | Text (BSB) | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Leviticus 10:13 | You shall eat it in a holy place, because it is your share and your sons’ share of the offerings made by fire to the LORD; for this is what I have been commanded. |
Numbers 5:10 Summary
[This verse is saying that when we give something to God, it's like we're giving it to the person who is serving Him, in this case, the priest. This is similar to what Paul says in 1 Corinthians 9:14, where he talks about those who preach the gospel should receive their living from the gospel. When we give to God's work, we're trusting that He will use it to bless others and bring people closer to Him, as seen in Matthew 6:19-21. By giving, we're showing that we value God's work and the people who are serving Him.]
Frequently Asked Questions
What does it mean that each man's sacred gifts are his own?
This means that the Israelites had personal ownership of the gifts they dedicated to God, but once they gave them to the priest, they belonged to the priest, as seen in Numbers 5:10 and supported by the concept of giving to God in Deuteronomy 16:17.
Why did the gifts given to the priest belong to him?
The gifts given to the priest belonged to him because God had ordained the priestly class to care for the spiritual needs of the people, and these gifts were a means of supporting their ministry, as seen in Numbers 5:9-10 and Leviticus 7:34.
How does this verse relate to our giving today?
This verse teaches us that our giving to God's work is an act of worship and trust, and that those who minister in God's name should be supported, as seen in Galatians 6:6 and 1 Corinthians 9:14.
Is this verse still applicable to Christians today?
While the specific rules about gifts and priests in Numbers 5:10 are part of the Old Covenant, the principle of giving to support God's work and those who minister is still relevant today, as seen in 2 Corinthians 9:6-7 and Philippians 4:10-18.
Reflection Questions
- What are some ways I can give to God's work today, and how can I trust that my gifts will be used for His glory?
- How can I balance my personal ownership of resources with the need to give generously to support God's ministry?
- What are some ways I can show appreciation and support for those who minister in God's name, such as pastors and missionaries?
- How can I cultivate a heart of generosity and trust in God's provision, like the Israelites were called to do in Numbers 5:10?
Gill's Exposition on Numbers 5:10
And every man's hallowed things shall be his,.... Which he, by a vow or freewill offering, separates to holy uses; these are at his own dispose, to give to what priest he will, or they are the
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Numbers 5:10
And every man's hallowed things shall be his: whatsoever any man giveth the priest, it shall be his.
Matthew Poole's Commentary on Numbers 5:10
Every man’ s hallowed things; understand this not of the sacrifices, no, not of such of them as were voluntary or vowed, as most understand it, because these were not the priest’ s peculiar, but a good part of them was offered to God, and the remainder was eaten by the offerer as well as by the priest, as is manifest; but of such other things as were devoted to God, and were such as could not be offered in sacrifice; as suppose a man consecrated a house, or rent of it, to the Lord, this was to be the priest’ s. And this restriction may be easily collected from the nature of the thing, because he speaketh in this and the other branches here of such things as were appropriated to the priest as his portion, which none of the sacrifices were.
Cambridge Bible on Numbers 5:10
10. every man’s holy things shall be his] i.e. the priest’s. The verse gives a general description of all priestly dues; (1) every holy thing that is, from any cause, due to Jehovah, shall go to the priest as His representative, and (2) every gift which a man may make to any particular priest shall belong to that priest.
Whedon's Commentary on Numbers 5:10
FOR , Numbers 5:5-10.The repetition of this law, originally enacted in Leviticus 6:1-7, seems to be for two reasons: 1.) To promote the moral purgation of the camp; and 2.) To supplement the law in