Deuteronomy 18:7 cpdv — he shall minister in the name of the Lord his God, as do all his brothers, the Levites, who will be standing at that ti…

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"he shall minister in the name of the Lord his God, as do all his brothers, the Levites, who will be standing at that time in the sight of the Lord. "

— Deuteronomy 18:7, Catholic Public Domain Version

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Deuteronomy 18 — Context

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the first-fruits of grain, wine, and oil, and a portion of the wool from the shearing of the sheep.

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For the Lord your God himself has chosen him out of all your tribes, so that he may stand and minister to the name of the Lord, him and his sons, forever.

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If a Levite departs from one of the cities, throughout all of Israel, in which he lives, and if he wills and desires to go to the place which the Lord will choose,

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he shall minister in the name of the Lord his God, as do all his brothers, the Levites, who will be standing at that time in the sight of the Lord.

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He shall receive the same portion of food as the rest also receive, besides that which is due to him in his own city, by succession from his fathers.

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When you will have entered into the land which the Lord your God will give to you, be careful that you are not willing to imitate the abominations of those nations.

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Do not let there be found among you one who would purify his son or daughter by leading them through fire, nor one who consults seers, nor one who observes dreams or omens. Do not let there be found among you one who practices the occult,

Deuteronomy 18:7 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Deuteronomy 18:7 say?
Deuteronomy 18:7 in the Catholic Public Domain Version reads: “he shall minister in the name of the Lord his God, as do all his brothers, the Levites, who will be standing at that time in the sight of 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 (CPDV): “he shall minister in the name of the Lord his God, as do all his brothers, the Levites, who will be standing at that time in the sight of 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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