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thou shalt not forsake him; for he hath no part nor inheritance with thee.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nkjv/deuteronomy/14.htm">New King James Version</a></span><br />You shall not forsake the Levite who <i>is</i> within your gates, for he has no part nor inheritance with you.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb_/deuteronomy/14.htm">New American Standard Bible</a></span><br />Also you shall not neglect the Levite who is in your town, for he has no portion or inheritance among you.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb/deuteronomy/14.htm">NASB 1995</a></span><br />&#8220Also you shall not neglect the Levite who is in your town, for he has no portion or inheritance among you.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb77/deuteronomy/14.htm">NASB 1977 </a></span><br />“Also you shall not neglect the Levite who is in your town, for he has no portion or inheritance among you.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsb/deuteronomy/14.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a></span><br />Also you shall not forsake the Levite who is within your gates, for he has no portion or inheritance among you.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/amp/deuteronomy/14.htm">Amplified Bible</a></span><br />Also you shall not neglect the Levite who is within your [city] gates, for he does not have a share [of land] or an inheritance among you.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/csb/deuteronomy/14.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />Do not neglect the Levite within your city gates, since he has no portion or inheritance among you.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hcsb/deuteronomy/14.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />Do not neglect the Levite within your gates, since he has no portion or inheritance among you.&#8221 <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/asv/deuteronomy/14.htm">American Standard Version</a></span><br />And the Levite that is within thy gates, thou shalt not forsake him; for he hath no portion nor inheritance with thee.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cev/deuteronomy/14.htm">Contemporary English Version</a></span><br />And since people of the Levi tribe won't own any land for growing crops, remember to ask the Levites to celebrate with you. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/erv/deuteronomy/14.htm">English Revised Version</a></span><br />and the Levite that is within thy gates, thou shalt not forsake him; for he hath no portion nor inheritance with thee.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gwt/deuteronomy/14.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a></span><br />Never forget to take care of the Levites who live in your cities. They have no land of their own as you have.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gnt/deuteronomy/14.htm">Good News Translation</a></span><br />"Do not neglect the Levites who live in your towns; they have no property of their own. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/isv/deuteronomy/14.htm">International Standard Version</a></span><br />"But you must not forget the descendant of Levi in your town because there is no tribal allotment for him as there is for you. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/msb/deuteronomy/14.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a></span><br />And do not neglect the Levite within your gates, since he has no portion or inheritance among you.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/net/deuteronomy/14.htm">NET Bible</a></span><br />As for the Levites in your villages, you must not ignore them, for they have no allotment or inheritance along with you.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nheb/deuteronomy/14.htm">New Heart English Bible</a></span><br />The Levite who is within your gates, you shall not forsake him; for he has no portion nor inheritance with you.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/wbt/deuteronomy/14.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a></span><br />And the Levite that is within thy gates, thou shalt not forsake him; for he hath no part nor inheritance with thee.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/web/deuteronomy/14.htm">World English Bible</a></span><br />You shall not forsake the Levite who is within your gates, for he has no portion nor inheritance with you. <div class="vheading2"><b>Literal Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsv/deuteronomy/14.htm">Literal Standard Version</a></span><br />As for the Levite who [is] within your gates, you do not forsake him, for he has no portion and inheritance with you.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/ylt/deuteronomy/14.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a></span><br /> As to the Levite who is within thy gates, thou dost not forsake him, for he hath no portion and inheritance with thee.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/slt/deuteronomy/14.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a></span><br />And the Levite that is in thy gates thou shalt not forsake him; for to him no portion and inheritance with thee.<div class="vheading2"><b>Catholic Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/drb/deuteronomy/14.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a></span><br />And the Levite that is within thy gates, beware thou forsake him not, because he hath no other part in thy possession. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cpdv/deuteronomy/14.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a></span><br />As for the Levite, who is within your gates, take care that you do not abandon him, for he has no other portion within your possession.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nabre/deuteronomy/14.htm">New American Bible</a></span><br />But do not neglect the Levite within your gates, for he has no hereditary portion with you.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nrsvce/deuteronomy/14.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a></span><br />As for the Levites resident in your towns, do not neglect them, because they have no allotment or inheritance with you.<div class="vheading2"><b>Translations from Aramaic</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lamsa/deuteronomy/14.htm">Lamsa Bible</a></span><br />And the Levite who is within your towns; you shall not forsake him; for he has no portion nor inheritance with you.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hpbt/deuteronomy/14.htm">Peshitta Holy Bible Translated</a></span><br />And do not forsake the Levite who is in your city, because he has no division or an inheritance with you.<div class="vheading2"><b>OT Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/jps/deuteronomy/14.htm">JPS Tanakh 1917</a></span><br />And the Levite that is within thy gates, thou shalt not forsake him; for he hath no portion nor inheritance with thee.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/sep/deuteronomy/14.htm">Brenton Septuagint Translation</a></span><br />and the Levite that is in thy cities, because he has not a portion or inheritance with thee.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/parallel/deuteronomy/14-27.htm">Additional Translations ...</a></span></div></div></div><div id="centbox"><div class="padcent"><a name="audio" id="audio"></a><div class="vheadingv"><b>Audio Bible</b></div><iframe width="100%" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/IRhBtZaVxJ0?start=4304" title="YouTube video player" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" allowfullscreen></iframe><span class="p"><br /><br /><br /></span><div class="vheadingv"><b>Context</b></div><span class="hdg"><a href="/bsb/deuteronomy/14.htm">Giving Tithes</a></span><br>…<span class="reftext">26</span>Then you may spend the money on anything you desire: cattle, sheep, wine, strong drink, or anything you wish. You are to feast there in the presence of the LORD your God and rejoice with your household. <span class="reftext">27</span><span class="highl"><a href="/hebrew/3808.htm" title="3808: lō (Adv-NegPrt) -- Not. Or lowi; or loh; a primitive particle; not; by implication, no; often used with other particles.">And do not</a> <a href="/hebrew/5800.htm" title="5800: ṯa·‘az·ḇen·nū (V-Qal-Imperf-2ms:: 3mse) -- To loosen, relinquish, permit. A primitive root; to loosen, i.e. Relinquish, permit, etc.">neglect</a> <a href="/hebrew/3881.htm" title="3881: wə·hal·lê·wî (Conj-w, Art:: N-proper-ms) -- Desc. of Levi. Or Leviy; patronymically from Leviy; a Levite or descendant of Levi.">the Levite</a> <a href="/hebrew/834.htm" title="834: ’ă·šer- (Pro-r) -- Who, which, that. A primitive relative pronoun; who, which, what, that; also when, where, how, because, in order that, etc."></a> <a href="/hebrew/8179.htm" title="8179: biš·‘ā·re·ḵā (Prep-b:: N-mpc:: 2ms) -- A gate. From sha'ar in its original sense; an opening, i.e. Door or gate.">within your gates,</a> <a href="/hebrew/3588.htm" title="3588: kî (Conj) -- That, for, when. ">since</a> <a href="/hebrew/369.htm" title="369: ’ên (Adv) -- As if from a primitive root meaning to be nothing or not exist; a non-entity; generally used as a negative particle.">he has no</a> <a href="/hebrew/lōw (Prep:: 3ms) -- "></a> <a href="/hebrew/2506.htm" title="2506: ḥê·leq (N-ms) -- Portion, tract, territory. From chalaq; properly, smoothness; also an allotment.">portion</a> <a href="/hebrew/5159.htm" title="5159: wə·na·ḥă·lāh (Conj-w:: N-fs) -- From nachal; properly, something inherited, i.e. occupancy, or an heirloom; generally an estate, patrimony or portion.">or inheritance</a> <a href="/hebrew/5973.htm" title="5973: ‘im·māḵ (Prep:: 2ms) -- From amam; adverb or preposition, with, in varied applications; specifically, equally with; often with prepositional prefix.">among you.</a> </span><span class="reftext">28</span>At the end of every three years, bring a tenth of all your produce for that year and lay it up within your gates.…<div class="cred"><a href="//berean.bible">Berean Standard Bible</a> · <a href="//berean.bible/downloads.htm">Download</a></div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="crossref" id="crossref"></a><div class="vheading">Cross References</div><div id="crf"><span class="crossverse"><a href="/numbers/18-20.htm">Numbers 18:20-24</a></span><br />Then the LORD said to Aaron, “You will have no inheritance in their land, nor will you have any portion among them. I am your portion and your inheritance among the Israelites. / Behold, I have given to the Levites all the tithes in Israel as an inheritance in return for the work they do, the service of the Tent of Meeting. / No longer may the Israelites come near to the Tent of Meeting, or they will incur guilt and die. ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/deuteronomy/12-19.htm">Deuteronomy 12:19</a></span><br />and be careful not to neglect the Levites as long as you live in your land.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/nehemiah/13-10.htm">Nehemiah 13:10-14</a></span><br />I also learned that because the portions for the Levites had not been given to them, all the Levites and singers responsible for performing the service had gone back to their own fields. / So I rebuked the officials and asked, “Why has the house of God been neglected?” Then I gathered the Levites and singers together and stationed them at their posts, / and all Judah brought a tenth of the grain, new wine, and oil into the storerooms. ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_corinthians/9-13.htm">1 Corinthians 9:13-14</a></span><br />Do you not know that those who work in the temple eat of its food, and those who serve at the altar partake of its offerings? / In the same way, the Lord has prescribed that those who preach the gospel should receive their living from the gospel.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/hebrews/7-5.htm">Hebrews 7:5</a></span><br />Now the law commands the sons of Levi who become priests to collect a tenth from the people—that is, from their brothers—though they too are descended from Abraham.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/2_chronicles/31-4.htm">2 Chronicles 31:4-5</a></span><br />Moreover, he commanded the people living in Jerusalem to make a contribution for the priests and Levites so that they could devote themselves to the Law of the LORD. / As soon as the order went out, the Israelites generously provided the firstfruits of the grain, new wine, oil, and honey, and of all the produce of the field, and they brought in an abundance—a tithe of everything.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/malachi/3-8.htm">Malachi 3:8-10</a></span><br />Will a man rob God? Yet you are robbing Me! But you ask, ‘How do we rob You?’ In tithes and offerings. / You are cursed with a curse, yet you—the whole nation—are still robbing Me. / Bring the full tithe into the storehouse, so that there may be food in My house. Test Me in this,” says the LORD of Hosts. “See if I will not open the windows of heaven and pour out for you blessing without measure.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/acts/6-1.htm">Acts 6:1-4</a></span><br />In those days when the disciples were increasing in number, the Grecian Jews among them began to grumble against the Hebraic Jews because their widows were being overlooked in the daily distribution of food. / So the Twelve summoned all the disciples and said, “It is unacceptable for us to neglect the word of God in order to wait on tables. / Therefore, brothers, select from among you seven men confirmed to be full of the Spirit and wisdom. We will assign this responsibility to them ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_timothy/5-17.htm">1 Timothy 5:17-18</a></span><br />Elders who lead effectively are worthy of double honor, especially those who work hard at preaching and teaching. / For the Scripture says, “Do not muzzle an ox while it is treading out the grain,” and, “The worker is worthy of his wages.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/leviticus/25-35.htm">Leviticus 25:35-37</a></span><br />Now if your countryman becomes destitute and cannot support himself among you, then you are to help him as you would a foreigner or stranger, so that he can continue to live among you. / Do not take any interest or profit from him, but fear your God, that your countryman may live among you. / You must not lend him your silver at interest or sell him your food for profit.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/deuteronomy/18-1.htm">Deuteronomy 18:1-2</a></span><br />The Levitical priests—indeed the whole tribe of Levi—shall have no portion or inheritance with Israel. They are to eat the food offerings to the LORD; that is their inheritance. / Although they have no inheritance among their brothers, the LORD is their inheritance, as He promised them.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/2_kings/12-16.htm">2 Kings 12:16</a></span><br />The money from the guilt offerings and sin offerings was not brought into the house of the LORD; it belonged to the priests.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_chronicles/9-33.htm">1 Chronicles 9:33</a></span><br />Those who were musicians, the heads of Levite families, stayed in the temple chambers and were exempt from other duties because they were on duty day and night.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/ezekiel/44-28.htm">Ezekiel 44:28-30</a></span><br />In regard to their inheritance, I am their inheritance. You are to give them no possession in Israel, for I am their possession. / They shall eat the grain offerings, the sin offerings, and the guilt offerings. Everything in Israel devoted to the LORD will belong to them. / The best of all the firstfruits and of every contribution from all your offerings will belong to the priests. You are to give your first batch of dough to the priest, so that a blessing may rest upon your homes.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/matthew/10-9.htm">Matthew 10:9-10</a></span><br />Do not carry any gold or silver or copper in your belts. / Take no bag for the road, or second tunic, or sandals, or staff; for the worker is worthy of his provisions.</div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div><p class="tsk2">And the Levite that is within your gates; you shall not forsake him; for he has no part nor inheritance with you.</p><p class="hdg">the Levite</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/deuteronomy/14-29.htm">Deuteronomy 14:29</a></b></br> And the Levite, (because he hath no part nor inheritance with thee,) and the stranger, and the fatherless, and the widow, which <i>are</i> within thy gates, shall come, and shall eat and be satisfied; that the LORD thy God may bless thee in all the work of thine hand which thou doest.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/deuteronomy/12-12.htm">Deuteronomy 12:12,18,19</a></b></br> And ye shall rejoice before the LORD your God, ye, and your sons, and your daughters, and your menservants, and your maidservants, and the Levite that <i>is</i> within your gates; forasmuch as he hath no part nor inheritance with you… </p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/galatians/6-6.htm">Galatians 6:6</a></b></br> Let him that is taught in the word communicate unto him that teacheth in all good things.</p><p class="hdg">he hath no</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/deuteronomy/14-29.htm">Deuteronomy 14:29</a></b></br> And the Levite, (because he hath no part nor inheritance with thee,) and the stranger, and the fatherless, and the widow, which <i>are</i> within thy gates, shall come, and shall eat and be satisfied; that the LORD thy God may bless thee in all the work of thine hand which thou doest.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/deuteronomy/18-1.htm">Deuteronomy 18:1,2</a></b></br> The priests the Levites, <i>and</i> all the tribe of Levi, shall have no part nor inheritance with Israel: they shall eat the offerings of the LORD made by fire, and his inheritance… </p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/numbers/18-20.htm">Numbers 18:20</a></b></br> And the LORD spake unto Aaron, Thou shalt have no inheritance in their land, neither shalt thou have any part among them: I <i>am</i> thy part and thine inheritance among the children of Israel.</p><div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/deuteronomy/12-12.htm">Allotment</a> <a href="/deuteronomy/12-12.htm">Heritage</a> <a href="/deuteronomy/12-12.htm">Inheritance</a> <a href="/deuteronomy/12-19.htm">Levite</a> <a href="/deuteronomy/12-19.htm">Neglect</a> <a href="/deuteronomy/14-7.htm">Part</a> <a href="/deuteronomy/12-12.htm">Portion</a> <a href="/deuteronomy/12-30.htm">Thought</a> <a href="/deuteronomy/13-12.htm">Towns</a> <a href="/deuteronomy/14-21.htm">Within</a> <a href="/deuteronomy/12-12.htm">You</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/deuteronomy/18-1.htm">Allotment</a> <a href="/deuteronomy/16-20.htm">Heritage</a> <a href="/deuteronomy/14-29.htm">Inheritance</a> <a href="/deuteronomy/14-29.htm">Levite</a> <a href="/deuteronomy/22-3.htm">Neglect</a> <a href="/deuteronomy/14-28.htm">Part</a> <a href="/deuteronomy/14-29.htm">Portion</a> <a href="/deuteronomy/15-9.htm">Thought</a> <a href="/deuteronomy/14-28.htm">Towns</a> <a href="/deuteronomy/14-28.htm">Within</a> <a href="/deuteronomy/15-14.htm">You</a><div class="vheading2">Deuteronomy 14</div><span class="reftext">1. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/deuteronomy/14-1.htm">God's children are not to disfigure themselves in mourning</a></span><br><span class="reftext">3. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/deuteronomy/14-3.htm">What may and may not be eaten</a></span><br><span class="reftext">4. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/deuteronomy/14-4.htm">of animals</a></span><br><span class="reftext">9. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/deuteronomy/14-9.htm">of fishes</a></span><br><span class="reftext">11. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/deuteronomy/14-11.htm">of fowls</a></span><br><span class="reftext">21. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/deuteronomy/14-21.htm">That which dies of itself may not be eaten</a></span><br><span class="reftext">22. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/deuteronomy/14-22.htm">Tithes of Divine Service</a></span><br><span class="reftext">23. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/deuteronomy/14-23.htm">Tithes and firstborns to be eaten before the Lord</a></span><br><span class="reftext">28. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/deuteronomy/14-28.htm">The third year's tithe of alms and charity</a></span><br></div></div><div id="mdd"><div align="center"><div class="bot2"><table align="center" width="100%"><tr><td><div align="center"> <script id="3d27ed63fc4348d5b062c4527ae09445"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=51ce25d5-1a8c-424a-8695-4bd48c750f35&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; 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Unlike other tribes, they did not receive a specific territory in the Promised Land (<a href="/numbers/18-20.htm">Numbers 18:20-24</a>). Instead, they were distributed among the other tribes and relied on the tithes and offerings of the people for their sustenance. This command emphasizes the importance of community responsibility and care for those who serve in spiritual roles. The phrase "within your gates" indicates that the Levites lived among the people, serving in local communities rather than being isolated in a single location. This arrangement allowed them to minister effectively and maintain the spiritual health of the nation.<p><b>since he has no portion or inheritance among you</b><br>The Levites' lack of a territorial inheritance underscores their unique role and dependence on God and the community for provision. This arrangement is a reminder of their dedication to spiritual service rather than material wealth. It also highlights the principle of reliance on God, as seen in the New Testament with Jesus' teaching on not storing up treasures on earth (<a href="/matthew/6-19.htm">Matthew 6:19-21</a>). The Levites' situation foreshadows the New Testament concept of the priesthood of all believers (<a href="/1_peter/2-9.htm">1 Peter 2:9</a>), where spiritual service and reliance on God are central themes. This phrase also serves as a call to the Israelites to remember their covenant responsibilities and to support those who dedicate their lives to God's work.<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <b><a href="/topical/l/levites.htm">Levites</a></b><br>A tribe of Israel set apart for religious duties and service in the Tabernacle and later the Temple. They did not receive a territorial inheritance like the other tribes but were supported by tithes and offerings.<br><br>2. <b><a href="/topical/i/israelites.htm">Israelites</a></b><br>The people of Israel, to whom the laws and commandments, including those in Deuteronomy, were given. They were responsible for supporting the Levites.<br><br>3. <b><a href="/topical/g/gates.htm">Gates</a></b><br>Refers to the cities or towns where the Israelites lived. The gates were often the center of community life and decision-making.<br><br>4. <b><a href="/topical/i/inheritance.htm">Inheritance</a></b><br>In the context of the Israelites, this refers to the land apportioned to each tribe, except the Levites, who were given cities to live in and were supported by the community.<br><br>5. <b><a href="/topical/m/moses.htm">Moses</a></b><br>The leader and prophet who delivered God's laws to the Israelites, including the instructions found in Deuteronomy.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><b><a href="/topical/s/support_for_ministry_workers.htm">Support for Ministry Workers</a></b><br>Just as the Israelites were commanded to support the Levites, Christians today are called to support those who dedicate their lives to ministry. This includes pastors, missionaries, and church workers.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/c/community_responsibility.htm">Community Responsibility</a></b><br>The command to not neglect the Levite highlights the importance of community responsibility. Each member of the community has a role in ensuring that those who serve are cared for.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/g/generosity_and_stewardship.htm">Generosity and Stewardship</a></b><br>The principle of supporting the Levites encourages believers to practice generosity and good stewardship of their resources, recognizing that all they have is from God.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/s/spiritual_inheritance.htm">Spiritual Inheritance</a></b><br>While the Levites had no physical inheritance, their spiritual role was significant. Believers are reminded that their ultimate inheritance is spiritual and eternal.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/i/inclusivity_in_the_community.htm">Inclusivity in the Community</a></b><br>The instruction to care for the Levite within the gates serves as a reminder to be inclusive and attentive to the needs of all members within the faith community.<a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/commentaries/deuteronomy/14-27.htm">Parallel Commentaries ...</a></span><span class="p"><br /><br /><br /></span><a name="lexicon" id="lexicon"></a><div class="vheading">Hebrew</div><span class="word">And do not</span><br /><span class="heb">לֹ֣א</span> <span class="translit">(lō)</span><br /><span class="parse">Adverb - Negative particle<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_3808.htm">Strong's 3808: </a> </span><span class="str2">Not, no</span><br /><br /><span class="word">neglect</span><br /><span class="heb">תַֽעַזְבֶ֑נּוּ</span> <span class="translit">(ṯa·‘az·ḇen·nū)</span><br /><span class="parse">Verb - Qal - Imperfect - second person masculine singular | third person masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_5800.htm">Strong's 5800: </a> </span><span class="str2">To loosen, relinquish, permit</span><br /><br /><span class="word">the Levite</span><br /><span class="heb">וְהַלֵּוִ֥י</span> <span class="translit">(wə·hal·lê·wî)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunctive waw, Article | Noun - proper - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_3881.htm">Strong's 3881: </a> </span><span class="str2">Levites -- descendant of Levi</span><br /><br /><span class="word">within your gates,</span><br /><span class="heb">בִּשְׁעָרֶ֖יךָ</span> <span class="translit">(biš·‘ā·re·ḵā)</span><br /><span class="parse">Preposition-b | Noun - masculine plural construct | second person masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_8179.htm">Strong's 8179: </a> </span><span class="str2">An opening, door, gate</span><br /><br /><span class="word">since</span><br /><span class="heb">כִּ֣י</span> <span class="translit">(kî)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunction<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_3588.htm">Strong's 3588: </a> </span><span class="str2">A relative conjunction</span><br /><br /><span class="word">he has no</span><br /><span class="heb">אֵ֥ין</span> <span class="translit">(’ên)</span><br /><span class="parse">Adverb<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_369.htm">Strong's 369: </a> </span><span class="str2">A non-entity, a negative particle</span><br /><br /><span class="word">portion</span><br /><span class="heb">חֵ֥לֶק</span> <span class="translit">(ḥê·leq)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_2506.htm">Strong's 2506: </a> </span><span class="str2">Portion, tract, territory</span><br /><br /><span class="word">or inheritance</span><br /><span class="heb">וְנַחֲלָ֖ה</span> <span class="translit">(wə·na·ḥă·lāh)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunctive waw | Noun - feminine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_5159.htm">Strong's 5159: </a> </span><span class="str2">Something inherited, occupancy, an heirloom, an estate, patrimony, portion</span><br /><br /><span class="word">among you.</span><br /><span class="heb">עִמָּֽךְ׃</span> <span class="translit">(‘im·māḵ)</span><br /><span class="parse">Preposition | second person masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_5973.htm">Strong's 5973: </a> </span><span class="str2">With, equally with</span><br /><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/deuteronomy/14-27.htm">Deuteronomy 14:27 NIV</a><br /><a href="/nlt/deuteronomy/14-27.htm">Deuteronomy 14:27 NLT</a><br /><a href="/esv/deuteronomy/14-27.htm">Deuteronomy 14:27 ESV</a><br /><a href="/nasb/deuteronomy/14-27.htm">Deuteronomy 14:27 NASB</a><br /><a href="/kjv/deuteronomy/14-27.htm">Deuteronomy 14:27 KJV</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="//bibleapps.com/deuteronomy/14-27.htm">Deuteronomy 14:27 BibleApps.com</a><br /><a href="//bibliaparalela.com/deuteronomy/14-27.htm">Deuteronomy 14:27 Biblia Paralela</a><br /><a href="//holybible.com.cn/deuteronomy/14-27.htm">Deuteronomy 14:27 Chinese Bible</a><br /><a href="//saintebible.com/deuteronomy/14-27.htm">Deuteronomy 14:27 French Bible</a><br /><a href="/catholic/deuteronomy/14-27.htm">Deuteronomy 14:27 Catholic Bible</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/deuteronomy/14-27.htm">OT Law: Deuteronomy 14:27 The Levite who is within your gates (Deut. 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