Numbers 18:21
Arabic Simplified (الكِتاب المُقَدَّس: التَّرْجَمَةُ العَرَبِيَّةُ المُبَسَّطَةُ)
What Does This Mean?
In this verse, God promises the tribe of Levi a special share of the tithes in Israel as their inheritance for their service in the tabernacle. This means that as a reward for their work in serving God, they would receive the tithes from the people.
Explained for Children
Imagine if you were really good at cleaning up the playground at school. God is like a principal saying, 'Because you do such a great job cleaning, you can have all the snacks from the snack cart as your reward.' That's what God did for the Levites - he gave them the tithes because they did a good job taking care of the special tent where people went to pray.
Historical Background
The book of Numbers was written by Moses around 1440-1400 B.C. It was written to the Israelites who were wandering in the wilderness after their exodus from Egypt. The verse reflects the cultural practice of tithing and the special role of the Levites as the priestly tribe.
Living It Out Today
Today, this verse reminds us of the importance of recognizing and rewarding those who serve in spiritual roles. For instance, a church might ensure that their ministry leaders receive adequate compensation for their dedicated service, similar to how the Levites were compensated with tithes.