Deuteronomy 18:7 bbe — Then he will do the work of a priest in the name of the Lord his God, with all his brothers the Levites who are there b…

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"Then he will do the work of a priest in the name of the Lord his God, with all his brothers the Levites who are there before the Lord."

— Deuteronomy 18:7, Bible in Basic English

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Deuteronomy 18 — Context

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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.

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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;

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Then he will do the work of a priest in the name of the Lord his God, with all his brothers the Levites who are there before the Lord.

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His food will be the same as theirs, in addition to what has come to him as the price of his property.

9

When you have come into the land which the Lord your God is giving you, do not take as your example the disgusting ways of those nations.

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Let there not be seen among you anyone who makes his son or his daughter go through the fire, or anyone using secret arts, or a maker of strange sounds, or a reader of signs, or any wonder-worker,

Deuteronomy 18:7 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Deuteronomy 18:7 say?
Deuteronomy 18:7 in the Bible in Basic English reads: “Then he will do the work of a priest in the name of the Lord his God, with all his brothers the Levites who are there before the Lord.”
Where is Deuteronomy 18:7 in the Bible?
Deuteronomy 18:7 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Deuteronomy, chapter 18, verse 7.
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 18:7.
What translation should I read Deuteronomy 18:7 in?
Deuteronomy 18:7 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 18:7?
Deuteronomy 18:7 reads (BBE): “Then he will do the work of a priest in the name of the Lord his God, with all his brothers the Levites who are there before the Lord.” 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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