Deuteronomy 25

Deuteronomy 25:1

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Deuteronomy 25:2

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Deuteronomy 25:6

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Deuteronomy 25:9

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Deuteronomy 25:10

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Deuteronomy 25:11

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Deuteronomy 25:12

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Deuteronomy 25:14

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Deuteronomy 25:16

1 tn The MT places the terms “priests” and “Levites” in apposition, thus creating an epexegetical construction in which the second term qualifies the first, i.e., “Levitical priests.” This is a way of asserting their legitimacy as true priests. The Syriac renders “to the priest and to the Levite,” making a distinction between the two, but one that is out of place here.

2 sn Of his inheritance. This is a figurative way of speaking of the produce of the land the Lord will give to his people. It is the Lord’s inheritance, but the Levites are allowed to eat it since they themselves have no inheritance among the other tribes of Israel.

Deuteronomy 25:17

3 tn Heb “he” (and throughout the verse).

4 tn Heb “brothers,” but not referring to actual siblings. Cf. NASB “their countrymen”; NRSV “the other members of the community.”

Deuteronomy 25:18

5 tn Heb “judgment”; KJV, NASB, NRSV “the priest’s due.”

Deuteronomy 25:19

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