Numbers 5:9 asv — And every heave-offering of all the holy things of the children of Israel, which they present unto the priest, shall be…

American Standard Version

"And every heave-offering of all the holy things of the children of Israel, which they present unto the priest, shall be his. "

— Numbers 5:9, American Standard Version

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Numbers 5 — Context

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Speak unto the children of Israel, When a man or woman shall commit any sin that men commit, so as to trespass against Jehovah, and that soul shall be guilty;

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then he shall confess his sin which he hath done: and he shall make restitution for his guilt in full, and add unto it the fifth part thereof, and give it unto him in respect of whom he hath been guilty.

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But if the man have no kinsman to whom restitution may be made for the guilt, the restitution for guilt which is made unto Jehovah shall be the priest’s; besides the ram of the atonement, whereby atonement shall be made for him.

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And every heave-offering of all the holy things of the children of Israel, which they present unto the priest, shall be his.

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And every man’s hallowed things shall be his: whatsoever any man giveth the priest, it shall be his.

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And Jehovah spake unto Moses, saying,

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Speak unto the children of Israel, and say unto them, If any man’s wife go aside, and commit a trespass against him,

Numbers 5:9 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Numbers 5:9 say?
Numbers 5:9 in the American Standard Version reads: “And every heave-offering of all the holy things of the children of Israel, which they present unto the priest, shall be his. ”
Where is Numbers 5:9 in the Bible?
Numbers 5:9 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Numbers, chapter 5, verse 9.
Who wrote Numbers?
Numbers is traditionally attributed to Moses (traditional). It was written c. 1446–1406 BC.
What is the book of Numbers about?
Numbers records Israel's forty years of wilderness wandering — two censuses (hence the name), rebellions, the failure at Kadesh-Barnea, and the slow journey to the plains of Moab. It is a sober portrait of human unbelief and God's patient faithfulness across a generation.
What are the major themes of Numbers?
Numbers explores themes including Wilderness, Faithfulness, Rebellion, Guidance, Provision. These themes shape the meaning and context of Numbers 5:9.
What translation should I read Numbers 5:9 in?
Numbers 5:9 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 Numbers 5:9?
Numbers 5:9 reads (ASV): “And every heave-offering of all the holy things of the children of Israel, which they present unto the priest, shall be his. ” 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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