Numbers 18:13 Meaning and Explanation
“And whatsoever is first ripe in the land, which they shall bring unto the LORD, shall be thine; every one that is clean in thine house shall eat of it.”
King James Version (KJV)
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The Context of Numbers 18:13
All first-ripened produce from the land becomes priestly sustenance.
What Does Numbers 18:13 Mean?
The principle broadens further: whatever ripens first—whether oil, wine, wheat, or fruit—belongs to Aaron when brought to the sanctuary. This early produce, offered as gratitude to God, becomes priestly property. Again, the whole household (all who are ceremonially clean) may partake.
This repeated emphasis on household participation shows that God's provision for the priesthood extends to their families. The design makes the priesthood's role visible to the whole nation: everyone benefits when the priests receive the land's best gifts.
Frequently Asked Questions About Numbers 18:13
What does Numbers 18:13 mean?
Everything first ripened from the land becomes Aaron's; his whole clean household may eat it.
What is the context of Numbers 18:13?
All first-ripened produce from the land becomes priestly sustenance.