Nehemiah 10:39

Linguistic Bible Translation from Source Texts

A priest, a descendant of Aaron, will accompany the Levites when they collect the tithes, and they will bring a tenth of the collected tithes to the storerooms of the house of our God, to the treasury.

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Other Translations

  • King James Version 1769 (Standard Version)

    For the children of Israel and the children of Levi shall bring the offering of the corn, of the w wi, and the oil, unto the chambers, where are the vessels of the sanctuary, and the priests that minister, and the porters, and the singers: and we will not forsake the house of our God.

  • KJV1611 – Modern English

    For the children of Israel and the children of Levi shall bring the offering of the grain, of the new wine, and the oil, to the chambers, where are the vessels of the sanctuary, and the priests who minister, and the gatekeepers, and the singers: and we will not forsake the house of our God.

  • King James Version 1611 (Original)

    For the children of Israel and the children of Levi shall bring the offering of the corn, of the new wine, and the oil, unto the chambers, where are the vessels of the sanctuary, and the priests that minister, and the porters, and the singers: and we will not forsake the house of our God.

  • American Standard Version with Strong's Numbers

    For the children of Israel and the children of Levi shall bring the heave-offering of the grain, of the new wine, and of the oil, unto the chambers, where are the vessels of the sanctuary, and the priests that minister, and the porters, and the singers: and we will not forsake the house of our God.

  • King James Version with Strong's Numbers

    For the children of Israel and the children of Levi shall bring the offering of the corn, of the new wine, and the oil, unto the chambers, where are the vessels of the sanctuary, and the priests that minister, and the porters, and the singers: and we will not forsake the house of our God.

  • Coverdale Bible (1535)

    For the children of Israel and the children of Leui shall brynge vp the Heueofferynges of the corne, wyne and oyle vnto the chestes, there are the vessels of the Sanctuary, & the prestes yt mynister, and the porters & syngers, yt we forsake not the house of oure God.

  • Geneva Bible (1560)

    For the children of Israel, and the children of Leui shall bring vp the offerings of the corne, of the wine, and of the oyle, vnto the chabers: and there shalbe the vessels of the Sanctuarie, and the Priestes that minister, and the porters, and the fingers, and we will not forsake the house of our God.

  • Bishops' Bible (1568)

    For the children of Israel and the children of Leui shall bring vp the heaue offeringes of the corne, wine, and oyle, vnto the store houses, there as are the vessels of the sanctuarie and the priestes that minister, and the porters and singers, and we will not forsake the house of our God.

  • Authorized King James Version (1611)

    For the children of Israel and the children of Levi shall bring the offering of the corn, of the new wine, and the oil, unto the chambers, where [are] the vessels of the sanctuary, and the priests that minister, and the porters, and the singers: and we will not forsake the house of our God.

  • Webster's Bible (1833)

    For the children of Israel and the children of Levi shall bring the heave-offering of the grain, of the new wine, and of the oil, to the chambers, where are the vessels of the sanctuary, and the priests who minister, and the porters, and the singers: and we will not forsake the house of our God.

  • Young's Literal Translation (1862/1898)

    for unto the chambers do they bring in -- the sons of Israel and the sons of Levi -- the heave-offering of the corn, the new wine, and the oil, and there `are' vessels of the sanctuary, and the priests, those ministering, and the gatekeepers, and the singers, and we do not forsake the house of our God.

  • American Standard Version (1901)

    For the children of Israel and the children of Levi shall bring the heave-offering of the grain, of the new wine, and of the oil, unto the chambers, where are the vessels of the sanctuary, and the priests that minister, and the porters, and the singers: and we will not forsake the house of our God.

  • American Standard Version (1901)

    For the children of Israel and the children of Levi shall bring the heave-offering of the grain, of the new wine, and of the oil, unto the chambers, where are the vessels of the sanctuary, and the priests that minister, and the porters, and the singers: and we will not forsake the house of our God.

  • Bible in Basic English (1941)

    For the children of Israel and the children of Levi are to take the lifted offering of the grain and wine and oil into the rooms where the vessels of the holy place are, together with the priests and the door-keepers and the makers of music: and we will not give up caring for the house of our God.

  • World English Bible (2000)

    For the children of Israel and the children of Levi shall bring the wave offering of the grain, of the new wine, and of the oil, to the rooms, where are the vessels of the sanctuary, and the priests who minister, and the porters, and the singers. We will not forsake the house of our God.

  • NET Bible® (New English Translation)

    The Israelites and the Levites will bring the contribution of the grain, the new wine, and the olive oil to the storerooms where the utensils of the sanctuary are kept, and where the priests who minister stay, along with the gatekeepers and the singers. We will not neglect the temple of our God.”

Referenced Verses

  • 2 Chr 31:12 : 12 They faithfully brought in the contributions, tithes, and the holy gifts. Conaniah the Levite was in charge of them, and his brother Shimei was second in command.
  • Neh 13:10-12 : 10 I also learned that the portions assigned to the Levites had not been given to them, and that the Levites and singers responsible for the service had gone back to their own fields. 11 So I rebuked the officials and asked, "Why is the house of God neglected?" Then I gathered them together and stationed them at their posts. 12 All Judah then brought the tithes of grain, new wine, and olive oil into the storerooms.
  • Ps 122:9 : 9 For the sake of the house of the LORD our God, I will seek your good.
  • Heb 10:25 : 25 not giving up meeting together, as some are in the habit of doing, but encouraging one another—and all the more as you see the Day approaching.
  • Num 18:30 : 30 Say to the Levites: When you present the best of it, it will be credited to you, as if it were the produce of the threshing floor and the produce of the wine press.
  • Deut 12:6-9 : 6 Bring there your burnt offerings, your sacrifices, your tithes, your special gifts, what you have vowed to give, your freewill offerings, and the firstborn of your herds and flocks. 7 There, in the presence of the Lord your God, you and your households shall eat and rejoice in all the good things the Lord your God has blessed you with. 8 You must not act as we are doing here today, where everyone does whatever seems right in their own eyes. 9 For you have not yet come into the resting place and the inheritance that the Lord your God is giving you. 10 But when you cross the Jordan and settle in the land that the Lord your God is giving you as an inheritance, and He gives you rest from all your enemies around you so that you live in safety, 11 Then to the place the Lord your God chooses for His name to dwell, you shall bring everything I command you: your burnt offerings and sacrifices, your tithes, your special gifts, and all the choice offerings you have vowed to the Lord.
  • Deut 12:17 : 17 You may not eat within your gates the tithe of your grain, new wine, or oil, or the firstborn of your herds and flocks, or any of your vowed offerings, freewill offerings, or special contributions.
  • Deut 14:23-27 : 23 You shall eat the tithe of your grain, your new wine, your oil, and the firstborn of your herd and flock in the presence of the LORD your God at the place He chooses for His name to dwell, so that you may learn to fear the LORD your God always. 24 But if the journey is too long for you, so that you are not able to carry it, because the place where the LORD your God chooses to establish His name is too far away, then when the LORD your God blesses you, 25 you shall exchange it for money, take the money in your hand, and go to the place the LORD your God chooses. 26 Then you may spend the money on whatever you desire: cattle, sheep, wine, strong drink, or whatever you wish. You shall eat there in the presence of the LORD your God and rejoice, you and your household. 27 And do not neglect the Levite living in your towns, for he has no portion or inheritance with you.

Similar Verses (AI)

These verses are found using AI-powered semantic similarity based on meaning and context. Results may occasionally include unexpected connections.

  • Neh 10:31-38
    8 verses
    83%

    31They pledged not to give their daughters in marriage to the peoples of the land or to take their daughters for their sons.

    32We also pledged not to buy the merchandise or any grain that the peoples of the land brought to sell on the Sabbath or on any holy day. We agreed to let the land rest during the seventh year and cancel every debt.

    33We took on ourselves the obligation to give a third of a shekel each year for the service of the house of our God.

    34This includes the bread of the Presence, the regular grain offerings, and burnt offerings for the Sabbaths, the New Moons, and the appointed feasts, as well as the holy offerings, sin offerings to make atonement for Israel, and all the work of the house of our God.

    35We cast lots to determine when our families—the priests, Levites, and the people—would bring wood to the house of our God at appointed times each year, to burn on the altar of the LORD our God as it is written in the Law.

    36We also pledged to bring the firstfruits of our ground and the firstfruits of all fruit from every tree, year by year, to the house of the LORD.

    37We agreed to bring the firstborn of our sons and of our livestock, as written in the Law, and the firstborn of our herds and flocks to the house of our God, to the priests ministering there.

    38We will also bring the first of our dough, our contributions, the fruit of all our trees, our new wine, and oil to the priests, to the storerooms of the house of our God. Additionally, we will bring a tithe of our land to the Levites, for they collect the tithes in all the towns where we work.

  • Neh 13:5
    79%

    5He had provided Tobiah with a large room, where previously they had stored the grain offerings, incense, temple articles, tithes of grain, new wine, and oil, which were prescribed for the Levites, singers, gatekeepers, and the contributions for the priests.

  • 2 Chr 13:10-11
    2 verses
    78%

    10But as for us, the LORD is our God, and we have not forsaken Him. The priests who serve the LORD are the descendants of Aaron, and the Levites carry out their responsibilities.

    11Every morning and evening they present burnt offerings and fragrant incense to the LORD. They set the rows of bread on the ceremonially clean table and light the golden lampstand and its lamps each evening. We are keeping the charge of the LORD our God, but you have forsaken Him.

  • Neh 12:47
    76%

    47In the days of Zerubbabel and Nehemiah, all Israel provided daily portions for the singers and gatekeepers. They also set apart what was holy for the Levites, and the Levites set apart what was holy for the descendants of Aaron.

  • Neh 13:9-12
    4 verses
    76%

    9Then I ordered the rooms to be purified, and I brought back the articles of the house of God, along with the grain offerings and the incense.

    10I also learned that the portions assigned to the Levites had not been given to them, and that the Levites and singers responsible for the service had gone back to their own fields.

    11So I rebuked the officials and asked, "Why is the house of God neglected?" Then I gathered them together and stationed them at their posts.

    12All Judah then brought the tithes of grain, new wine, and olive oil into the storerooms.

  • Neh 12:44
    73%

    44On that day, men were appointed to oversee the storerooms for contributions, firstfruits, and tithes. They gathered the portions assigned for the priests and Levites from the fields around the towns, because Judah rejoiced over the priests and Levites who stood in service.

  • Num 18:30
    73%

    30Say to the Levites: When you present the best of it, it will be credited to you, as if it were the produce of the threshing floor and the produce of the wine press.

  • Ezra 7:24
    72%

    24Furthermore, we notify you that it shall not be lawful to impose tribute, tax, or toll on any of the priests, Levites, singers, gatekeepers, temple servants, or other workers in this house of God.

  • 2 Chr 31:4-6
    3 verses
    72%

    4He also commanded the people living in Jerusalem to give the portion due to the priests and Levites so that they could devote themselves fully to the Law of the Lord.

    5As soon as the word spread, the Israelites generously brought the firstfruits of their grain, new wine, olive oil, honey, and all the produce of their fields. They brought a great amount, a tithe of everything.

    6The people of Israel and Judah who were living in the cities of Judah also brought a tithe of their herds and flocks, and of the holy things dedicated to the Lord their God. They piled them in heaps.

  • 1 Chr 9:26-29
    4 verses
    72%

    26For these four chief gatekeepers, who were Levites, were entrusted with the chambers and the treasuries of the house of God because of their faithfulness.

    27They spent the night around the house of God because they were responsible for its guard and for opening it each morning.

    28Some of them were in charge of the vessels used in worship. They were responsible for bringing them in and taking them out by count.

    29Others of them were appointed over the furniture, all the sacred utensils, as well as the fine flour, wine, oil, incense, and spices.

  • 1 Chr 28:13
    72%

    13He specified the divisions of the priests and Levites, for all the work of the service of the house of the LORD, and for all the articles of service in the house of the LORD.

  • Ezra 8:29-30
    2 verses
    72%

    29Be diligent and guard them until you weigh them out in the presence of the leading priests, the Levites, and the leaders of the families of Israel in Jerusalem, within the chambers of the house of the LORD.

    30So the priests and the Levites received the weight of the silver, gold, and vessels to bring them to Jerusalem, to the house of our God.

  • Ezra 6:9
    72%

    9Whatever is needed—young bulls, rams, or lambs for burnt offerings to the God of heaven, as well as wheat, salt, wine, and oil, according to the request of the priests in Jerusalem—must be provided to them daily without fail.

  • Ezra 8:25
    71%

    25I weighed out to them the silver, gold, and articles—the offering for the house of our God that the king, his counselors, his officials, and all the Israelites who were present had donated.

  • Deut 12:6
    71%

    6Bring there your burnt offerings, your sacrifices, your tithes, your special gifts, what you have vowed to give, your freewill offerings, and the firstborn of your herds and flocks.

  • Ezra 7:19
    71%

    19Also, deliver the vessels that are given to you for the service of the house of your God in Jerusalem.

  • Deut 14:27
    71%

    27And do not neglect the Levite living in your towns, for he has no portion or inheritance with you.

  • Num 18:26-28
    3 verses
    71%

    26Speak to the Levites and say to them: When you receive from the Israelites the tithe I have given you as your inheritance, you must present a contribution from it to the LORD—a tithe of the tithe.

    27Your contribution will be credited to you as though it were the grain from the threshing floor or the fullness from the wine press.

    28In the same way, you shall also present an offering to the LORD from all the tithes you receive from the Israelites. From these, you are to give the LORD’s portion to Aaron the priest.

  • Ezra 2:70
    71%

    70The priests, the Levites, the people, the singers, the gatekeepers, and the temple servants settled in their own towns, along with all the rest of Israel in their towns.

  • 2 Chr 34:10
    71%

    10They gave it into the hands of the supervisors of the work being done on the house of the LORD, who then gave it to the workmen repairing and restoring the temple.

  • Ezra 1:4
    70%

    4And let every survivor, wherever they may reside, be supported by the people of that place with silver, gold, goods, and livestock, along with their voluntary offerings for the house of God in Jerusalem.

  • Jer 33:18
    70%

    18Nor will the Levitical priests ever fail to have a man before me to offer burnt offerings, to present grain offerings, and to make sacrifices continually.

  • 2 Chr 23:4
    70%

    4This is what you are to do: A third of you priests and Levites who are coming on duty on the Sabbath shall be gatekeepers.

  • Num 15:4
    70%

    4then the one who presents their offering shall also present to the Lord a grain offering of fine flour mixed with a fourth of a hin of oil.

  • Num 18:6
    70%

    6I myself have chosen your brothers, the Levites, from among the Israelites as a gift to you, dedicated to the LORD for their service at the tent of meeting.

  • 2 Chr 24:5
    70%

    5He gathered the priests and Levites and said to them, "Go out to the cities of Judah and collect from all Israel money to repair the house of your God annually. Hurry and do this task." But the Levites did not act quickly.

  • Ezek 40:46
    70%

    46And the chamber that faces north is for the priests who keep charge of the altar. These are the sons of Zadok, who are from the descendants of Levi and are allowed to come near to the LORD to minister to Him.

  • 2 Chr 23:6
    70%

    6Let no one enter the house of the Lord except the priests and those Levites who are serving. They may enter because they are holy, but all the people must keep the Lord's command.

  • Ezra 7:16
    70%

    16Together with all the silver and gold you may find in the whole province of Babylon, as well as the freewill offerings of the people and the priests given for the house of their God in Jerusalem.

  • 2 Chr 31:10
    70%

    10Azariah, the chief priest from the family of Zadok, answered, 'Since the people began to bring their contributions to the house of the Lord, we have had enough to eat and plenty to spare, because the Lord has blessed His people; this great amount is what is left over.'

  • Joel 1:13
    70%

    13Put on sackcloth and mourn, you priests; wail, you ministers of the altar. Come, spend the night in sackcloth, you who minister to my God, for grain offerings and drink offerings are withheld from the house of your God.