Numbers 18:21

21 "I am giving the Levites one-tenth of every Israelite's income. This is in return for the work they do at the tent of meeting.

Numbers 18:21 Meaning and Commentary

Numbers 18:21

And, behold, I have given the children of Levi all the tenth
in Israel for an inheritance
The tenth part of the produce of the land; of the wheat, barley, oil, and wine; the tenth part of their harvest and vintage; so that though they were the least of the tribes, they had the greatest share of the increase of the land, and that without any labour or expense; the other having but nine parts among them all, and at the charge and labour of manuring, cultivating and this they were to have

for their service which they serve, even the service of the tabernacle
of the congregation;
see ( Numbers 18:3-6 ) .

Numbers 18:21 In-Context

19 I am giving you, your sons, and your daughters all the holy contributions the Israelites bring to the LORD. These contributions will always be yours. It is an everlasting promise of salt in the LORD's presence for you and your descendants."

20 The LORD said to Aaron, "You will have no land or property of your own as the other Israelites will have. I am your possession and your property among the Israelites.

21 "I am giving the Levites one-tenth of every Israelite's income. This is in return for the work they do at the tent of meeting.

22 The other Israelites must never again come near the tent of meeting. Otherwise, they'll suffer the consequences of their sin and die.

23 Only the Levites will do the work at the tent of meeting. They will be responsible for their own sins. This is a permanent law for future generations. They will own no property as the other Israelites will.