Numbers - 18:18



18 Their flesh shall be yours, as the wave offering breast and as the right thigh, it shall be yours.

Verse In-Depth

Explanation and meaning of Numbers 18:18.

Differing Translations

Compare verses for better understanding.
And the flesh of them shall be thine, as the wave breast and as the right shoulder are thine.
And the flesh of them shall be thine, as the wave-breast and as the right thigh, it shall be thine.
But the flesh shall fall to thy use, as the consecrated breast, and the right shoulder shall be thine.
and their flesh is thine, as the breast of the wave-offering, and as the right leg, it is thine;
Their flesh is to be yours; like the breast of the wave offering and the right leg, it is to be yours.
Yet truly, the flesh shall fall to your use, just as the consecrated breast and the right shoulder shall be yours.
Et caro eorum tua erit, ut pectus elevationis, et armus dexter, tua erit.

*Minor differences ignored. Grouped by changes, with first version listed as example.


Historical Commentaries

Scholarly Analysis and Interpretation.

And the flesh of them shall be thine,.... For him and his family to eat of, whether blemished or perfect the Jews say (l):
as the wave breast and as the right shoulder are thine: which were his part of the peace offerings, for him and his sons to eat of, Leviticus 7:34; and the Jews observe (m), that as the wave breast and heave shoulder of the peace offerings might be eaten in two days and one night, so might those of the firstlings.
(l) Maimon. & Bartenora in Misn. Becorot, c. 4. sect. 2. & 5. 2. (m) Maimon. & Bartenora in Misn. Zebachim, c. 5. sect. 8.

The flesh - All the flesh of them, and not only some parts, as in other sacrifices.

*More commentary available at chapter level.


Discussion on Numbers 18:18

User discussion of the verse.






*By clicking Submit, you agree to our Privacy Policy & Terms of Use.