Numbers 5:9 web — Every heave offering of all the holy things of the children of Israel, which they present to the priest, shall be his.

World English Bible

"Every heave offering of all the holy things of the children of Israel, which they present to the priest, shall be his."

— Numbers 5:9, World English Bible

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Numbers 5:9 in Other Translations

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Numbers 5 — Context

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"Speak to the children of Israel: 'When a man or woman commits any sin that men commit, so as to trespass against Yahweh, and that soul is guilty;

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

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But if the man has no kinsman to whom restitution may be made for the guilt, the restitution for guilt which is made to Yahweh shall be the priest's; besides the ram of the atonement, by which atonement shall be made for him.

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Every heave offering of all the holy things of the children of Israel, which they present to the priest, shall be his.

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Every man's holy things shall be his: whatever any man gives the priest, it shall be his.'"

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Yahweh spoke to Moses, saying,

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"Speak to the children of Israel, and tell them: 'If any man's wife goes astray, and is unfaithful to him,

Numbers 5:9 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Numbers 5:9 say?
Numbers 5:9 in the World English Bible reads: “Every heave offering of all the holy things of the children of Israel, which they present to 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 (WEB): “Every heave offering of all the holy things of the children of Israel, which they present to 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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