Numbers 18:32

Good News Translation

You will not become guilty when you eat it, as long as you have presented the best of it to the Lord. But be sure not to profane the sacred gifts of the Israelites by eating any of the gifts before the best part is offered; if you do, you will be put to death.”

Cross References

Exodus 28:43

Aaron and his sons must always wear them when they go into the Tent of my presence or approach the altar to serve as priests in the Holy Place, so that they will not be killed for exposing themselves. This is a permanent rule for Aaron and his descendants.

Leviticus 19:8

Any who eat it will be guilty of treating as ordinary what is dedicated to me, and they will no longer be considered my people.

Leviticus 22:2

to tell Aaron and his sons, “You must not bring disgrace on my holy name, so treat with respect the sacred offerings that the people of Israel dedicate to me. I am the Lord.

Malachi 1:7

This is how—by offering worthless food on my altar. Then you ask, ‘How have we failed to respect you?’ I will tell you—by showing contempt for my altar.

Numbers 18:22

The other Israelites must no longer approach the Tent and in this way bring on themselves the penalty of death.

Numbers 18:31

You and your families may eat the rest anywhere, because it is your wages for your service in the Tent.

Numbers 19:1

The Lord commanded Moses and Aaron

1 Corinthians 11:27

It follows that if one of you eats the Lord's bread or drinks from his cup in a way that dishonors him, you are guilty of sin against the Lord's body and blood.

1 Corinthians 11:29

For if you do not recognize the meaning of the Lord's body when you eat the bread and drink from the cup, you bring judgment on yourself as you eat and drink.