Numbers 18:29 Meaning and Explanation
“Out of all your gifts ye shall offer every heave offering of the LORD, of all the best thereof, even the hallowed part thereof out of it.”
King James Version (KJV)
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Read Full Chapter →The heave offering to the Lord must come from the best and most choice portion of gifts.
The Context of Numbers 18:29
Heave offerings to Aaron must be chosen from the best of received gifts.
What Does Numbers 18:29 Mean?
When Levites set aside their heave offering from the gifts they receive, they must choose the finest part. They cannot give a random or inferior portion but must select what is 'the best thereof'—the choicest, most valuable element. This mirrors the principle Israel follows: give God the best, not the leftovers.
By specifying 'even the hallowed part thereof,' the law teaches that what is given to God (through the priesthood) becomes sanctified. The Levites' gift, when properly chosen from the best, is transformed into something holy and set apart.
Frequently Asked Questions About Numbers 18:29
What does Numbers 18:29 mean?
The heave offering to the Lord must come from the best and most choice portion of gifts.
What is the context of Numbers 18:29?
Heave offerings to Aaron must be chosen from the best of received gifts.