Numbers 18:30 Meaning and Explanation
“Therefore thou shalt say unto them, When ye have heaved the best thereof from it, then it shall be counted unto the Levites as the increase of the threshingfloor, and as the increase of the winepress.”
King James Version (KJV)
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Read Full Chapter →After giving the heave offering, the rest counts as the Levites' own harvest increase.
The Context of Numbers 18:30
The remainder after the heave offering is the Levites' personal income.
What Does Numbers 18:30 Mean?
Once the Levites have set aside the best portion as a heave offering to Aaron, the remainder is treated as their own. It is 'counted' or reckoned to them as if it were their own harvest increase—grain they have threshed, wine they have pressed. They own it fully and can use it without restriction.
This ruling gives the Levites assurance that their obligation is specific and finite. After the heave offering is given, they have no further claim against them. The rest is theirs to enjoy, a fair exchange for their labor in receiving and stewarding the tithes.
Frequently Asked Questions About Numbers 18:30
What does Numbers 18:30 mean?
After giving the heave offering, the rest counts as the Levites' own harvest increase.
What is the context of Numbers 18:30?
The remainder after the heave offering is the Levites' personal income.