Deuteronomy 18:2

Contemporary English Version (Anglicised) 2012

because he has promised to provide for them in this way.

Cross References

1 Peter 2:9

But you are God's chosen and special people. You are a group of royal priests and a holy nation. God has brought you out of darkness into his marvellous light. Now you must tell all the wonderful things that he has done. The Scriptures say,

1 Peter 2:5

And now you are living stones that are being used to build a spiritual house. You are also a group of holy priests, and with the help of Jesus Christ you will offer sacrifices that please God.

Lamentations 3:24

Deep in my heart I say, “The LORD is all I need; I can depend on him!”

Isaiah 61:6

But they themselves will be priests and servants of the LORD our God. The treasures of the nations will belong to them, and they will be famous.

Psalm 119:57

You, LORD, are my choice, and I will obey you.

Psalm 84:11

Our LORD and our God, you are like the sun and also like a shield. You treat us with kindness and with honour, never denying any good thing to those who live right.

Psalm 16:5

You, LORD, are all I want! You are my choice, and you keep me safe.

Genesis 15:1

Later the LORD spoke to Abram in a vision, “Abram, don't be afraid! I will protect you and reward you greatly.”

Numbers 18:7

But only you and your sons can serve as priests at the altar and in the most holy place. Your work as priests is a gift from me, and anyone else who tries to do that work must be put to death.

Numbers 18:20

You will not receive any land in Israel as your own. I am the LORD, and I will give you whatever you need.

Deuteronomy 10:9

The LORD promised that he would always provide for the tribe of Levi, and that's why he won't give them any land, when he divides it among the other tribes.

Joshua 13:14

Moses did not give any land to the Levi tribe, because the LORD God of Israel had told them, “Instead of land, you will receive the sacrifices offered at my altar.”

Ezekiel 44:28

I myself will provide for my priests, and so they won't receive any land of their own.