Deuteronomy 18:3 bbe — And this is to be the priests' right: those who make an offering of a sheep or an ox are to give to the priest the top…

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"And this is to be the priests' right: those who make an offering of a sheep or an ox are to give to the priest the top part of the leg and the two sides of the head and the stomach."

— Deuteronomy 18:3, Bible in Basic English

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  • KJV

    “And this shall be the priest’s due from the people, from them that offer a sacrifice, whether it be ox or sheep; and they shall give unto the priest the shoulder, and the two cheeks, and the maw.”

Deuteronomy 18 — Context

1

The priests, the Levites, that is, all the tribe of Levi, will have no part or heritage with Israel: their food and their heritage will be the offerings of the Lord made by fire.

2

And they will have no heritage among their countrymen: the Lord is their heritage, as he has said to them.

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And this is to be the priests' right: those who make an offering of a sheep or an ox are to give to the priest the top part of the leg and the two sides of the head and the stomach.

4

And in addition you are to give him the first of your grain and wine and oil, and the first wool cut from your sheep.

5

For he, and his sons after him for ever, have been marked out by the Lord your God from all your tribes, to do the work of priests in the name of the Lord.

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And if a Levite, moved by a strong desire, comes from any town in all Israel where he is living to the place marked out by the Lord;

Deuteronomy 18:3 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Deuteronomy 18:3 say?
Deuteronomy 18:3 in the Bible in Basic English reads: “And this is to be the priests' right: those who make an offering of a sheep or an ox are to give to the priest the top part of the leg and the two sides of the head and the stomach.”
Where is Deuteronomy 18:3 in the Bible?
Deuteronomy 18:3 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Deuteronomy, chapter 18, verse 3.
Who wrote Deuteronomy?
Deuteronomy is traditionally attributed to Moses (traditional). Largely framed as Moses' farewell speeches; the closing chapter narrating his death was likely added by Joshua or a later editor. It was written c. 1406 BC.
What is the book of Deuteronomy about?
Deuteronomy is Moses' final sermons to Israel before they enter the Promised Land — a renewed call to love and obey the LORD. It re-states the Law, rehearses Israel's history, and lays before the people blessing for obedience and curse for rebellion.
What are the major themes of Deuteronomy?
Deuteronomy explores themes including Covenant, Love, Obedience, Remembrance, Blessing & Curse. These themes shape the meaning and context of Deuteronomy 18:3.
What translation should I read Deuteronomy 18:3 in?
Deuteronomy 18:3 is available on GodsGoodBook in the King James Version (KJV), American Standard Version (ASV), World English Bible (WEB), NET Bible, Young's Literal Translation, Darby Bible, Douay-Rheims Bible, and the Bible in Basic English. Each translation reflects different translation philosophies — use the translation picker on this page to compare them, or browse our full translations directory.
How can I memorize Deuteronomy 18:3?
Deuteronomy 18:3 reads (BBE): “And this is to be the priests' right: those who make an offering of a sheep or an ox are to give to the priest the top part of the leg and the two sides of the head and the stomach.” Read it aloud, break it into short phrases, repeat each phrase three times before adding the next, then put the phrases together. Reading it in multiple translations (above) often helps the meaning settle.
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