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New International Version
All the land’s firstfruits that they bring to the LORD will be yours. Everyone in your household who is ceremonially clean may eat it.

New Living Translation
All the first crops of their land that the people present to the LORD belong to you. Any member of your family who is ceremonially clean may eat this food.

English Standard Version
The first ripe fruits of all that is in their land, which they bring to the LORD, shall be yours. Everyone who is clean in your house may eat it.

Berean Standard Bible
The firstfruits of everything in their land that they bring to the LORD will belong to you. Every ceremonially clean person in your household may eat them.

King James Bible
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 eatof it.

New King James Version
Whatever first ripe fruit is in their land, which they bring to the LORD, shall be yours. Everyone who is clean in your house may eat it.

New American Standard Bible
The first ripe fruits of all that is in their land, which they bring to the LORD, shall be yours; everyone of your household who is clean may eat it.

NASB 1995
“The first ripe fruits of all that is in their land, which they bring to the LORD, shall be yours; everyone of your household who is clean may eat it.

NASB 1977
“The first ripe fruits of all that is in their land, which they bring to the LORD, shall be yours; everyone of your household who is clean may eat it.

Legacy Standard Bible
The first ripe fruits of all that is in their land, which they bring to Yahweh, shall be yours; everyone of your household who is clean may eat it.

Amplified Bible
The first ripe fruits of all that is in the land, which they bring to the LORD, shall be yours; everyone in your household who is [ceremonially] clean may eat it.

Christian Standard Bible
The firstfruits of all that is in their land, which they bring to the LORD, belong to you. Every clean person in your house may eat them.

Holman Christian Standard Bible
The firstfruits of all that is in their land, which they bring to the LORD, belong to you. Every clean person in your house may eat them.”

American Standard Version
The first-ripe fruits of all that is in their land, which they bring unto Jehovah, shall be thine; every one that is clean in thy house shall eat thereof.

Contemporary English Version
And the first part of the crops from their fields and vineyards also belongs to you. The people will offer this to me, then anyone in your family who is clean may have some of it.

English Revised Version
The firstripe fruits of all that is in their land, which they bring unto the LORD, shall be thine; every one that is clean in thy house shall eat thereof.

GOD'S WORD® Translation
The first of all produce harvested in their land that they bring to the LORD is yours. Anyone in your household who is clean may eat it.

Good News Translation
It all belongs to you. Every member of your family who is ritually clean may eat it.

International Standard Version
"The first ripe fruits of everything that the land produces and that they bring to the LORD are yours, too. Everyone who is clean in your household may eat it.

NET Bible
And whatever first ripe fruit in their land they bring to the LORD will be yours; everyone who is ceremonially clean in your household may eat of it.

New Heart English Bible
The first-ripe fruits of all that is in their land, which they bring to the LORD, shall be yours; everyone who is clean in your house shall eat of it.

Webster's Bible Translation
And whatever is first ripe in the land, which they shall bring to the LORD, shall be thine; every one that is clean in thy house shall eat of it.

Majority Text Translations

Majority Standard Bible
The firstfruits of everything in their land that they bring to the LORD will belong to you. Every ceremonially clean person in your household may eat them.

World English Bible
The first-ripe fruits of all that is in their land, which they bring to Yahweh, shall be yours. Everyone who is clean in your house shall eat of it.

Literal Translations

Literal Standard Version
The first-fruits of all that [is] in their land, which they bring to YHWH, are yours; every clean one in your house eats it;

Young's Literal Translation
The first-fruits of all that is in their land, which they bring in to Jehovah, are thine; every clean one in thy house doth eat it;

Smith's Literal Translation
The first-fruits, all which are in the land which they shall bring to Jehovah, shall be to thee; all clean in thy house shall eat it.

Catholic Translations

Douay-Rheims Bible
All the firstripe of the fruits, that the ground bringeth forth, and which are brought to the Lord, shall be for thy use: he that is clean in thy house, shall eat them.

Catholic Public Domain Version
All the first of the crops, which the soil produces and which are carried to the Lord, shall fall to your use. Whoever is clean in your house shall eat them.

New American Bible
The first-ripened fruits of whatever is in their land, which they bring to the LORD, shall be yours; all of your household who are clean may eat them.

New Revised Standard Version
The first fruits of all that is in their land, which they bring to the LORD, shall be yours; everyone who is clean in your house may eat of it.

Translations from Aramaic

Lamsa Bible
The first ripe fruits of all that is in their land which they shall bring to the LORD shall be yours; every one who is clean in your household shall eat of it.

Peshitta Holy Bible Translated
Every first fruit that is in their land that they bring to LORD JEHOVAH shall be yours, and everyone who is pure in your house shall eat.

OT Translations

JPS Tanakh 1917
The first-ripe fruits of all that is in their land, which they bring unto the LORD, shall be thine; every one that is clean in thy house may eat thereof.

Brenton Septuagint Translation
All the first-fruits that are in their land, whatsoever they shall offer to the Lord, shall be thine: every clean person in thy house shall eat them.

Additional Translations ...

Audio Bible

Context

Offerings for Priests and Levites
…12I give you all the freshest olive oil and all the finest new wine and grain that the Israelites give to the LORD as their firstfruits.13The firstfruits of everything in their land that they bring to the LORD will belong to you.Every ceremonially clean person in your household may eat them.14Every devoted thing in Israel belongs to you.…

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Cross References

Deuteronomy 18:4
You are to give them the firstfruits of your grain, new wine, and oil, and the first wool sheared from your flock.

Nehemiah 10:35-37
We will also bring the firstfruits of our land and of every fruit tree to the house of the LORD year by year. / And we will bring the firstborn of our sons and our livestock, as it is written in the Law, and will bring the firstborn of our herds and flocks to the house of our God, to the priests who minister in the house of our God. / Moreover, we will bring to the priests at the storerooms of the house of our God the firstfruits of our dough, of our grain offerings, of the fruit of all our trees, and of our new wine and oil. A tenth of our produce belongs to the Levites, so that they shall receive tithes in all the towns where we labor.

Exodus 23:19
Bring the best of the firstfruits of your soil to the house of the LORD your God. You must not cook a young goat in its mother’s milk.

Exodus 34:26
Bring the best of the firstfruits of your soil to the house of the LORD your God. You must not cook a young goat in its mother’s milk.”

Leviticus 23:10-11
“Speak to the Israelites and say, ‘When you enter the land that I am giving you and you reap its harvest, you are to bring to the priest a sheaf of the firstfruits of your harvest. / And he shall wave the sheaf before the LORD so that it may be accepted on your behalf; the priest is to wave it on the day after the Sabbath.

Deuteronomy 26:2-4
you are to take some of the firstfruits of all your produce from the soil of the land that the LORD your God is giving you and put them in a basket. Then go to the place the LORD your God will choose as a dwelling for His Name, / to the priest who is serving at that time, and say to him, “I declare today to the LORD your God that I have entered the land that the LORD swore to our fathers to give us.” / Then the priest shall take the basket from your hands and place it before the altar of the LORD your God,

Proverbs 3:9-10
Honor the LORD with your wealth and with the firstfruits of all your crops; / then your barns will be filled with plenty, and your vats will overflow with new wine.

2 Chronicles 31:5
As soon as the order went out, the Israelites generously provided the firstfruits of the grain, new wine, oil, and honey, and of all the produce of the field, and they brought in an abundance—a tithe of everything.

Leviticus 2:14
If you bring a grain offering of firstfruits to the LORD, you shall offer crushed heads of new grain roasted on the fire.

Deuteronomy 12:6-7
To that place you are to bring your burnt offerings and sacrifices, your tithes and heave offerings, your vow offerings and freewill offerings, as well as the firstborn of your herds and flocks. / There, in the presence of the LORD your God, you and your households shall eat and rejoice in all you do, because the LORD your God has blessed you.

Romans 11:16
If the first part of the dough is holy, so is the whole batch; if the root is holy, so are the branches.

1 Corinthians 15:20
But Christ has indeed been raised from the dead, the firstfruits of those who have fallen asleep.

James 1:18
He chose to give us birth through the word of truth, that we would be a kind of firstfruits of His creation.

Hebrews 7:5
Now the law commands the sons of Levi who become priests to collect a tenth from the people—that is, from their brothers—though they too are descended from Abraham.

Matthew 23:23
Woe to you, scribes and Pharisees, you hypocrites! You pay tithes of mint, dill, and cumin. But you have disregarded the weightier matters of the law: justice, mercy, and faithfulness. You should have practiced the latter, without neglecting the former.

Treasury of Scripture

And whatever is first ripe in the land, which they shall bring to the LORD, shall be yours; every one that is clean in your house shall eat of it.

whatsoever

Exodus 22:29
Thou shalt not delayto offer the first of thy ripe fruits, and of thy liquors: the firstborn of thy sons shalt thou give unto me.

Jeremiah 24:2
One baskethad very good figs,even like the figsthat are first ripe: and the other baskethad very naughty figs, which could not be eaten, they were so bad.

Hosea 9:10
I found Israel like grapes in the wilderness; I saw your fathers as the firstripe in the fig tree at her first time:but they went to Baalpeor, and separated themselves untothat shame; andtheir abominations were according as they loved.

every one

Numbers 18:11
And thisis thine; the heave offering of their gift, with all the wave offerings of the children of Israel: I have given them unto thee, and to thy sons and to thy daughters with thee, by a statute for ever: every one that is clean in thy house shall eat of it.

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Numbers 18

1.The charge of the priests and Levites
8.The priests, portion
21.The Levites,
25.The heave offering to the priests out of the Levites' portion

Study Bible

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The firstfruits of everything in their land
The concept of firstfruits is deeply rooted in the agricultural society of ancient Israel. It signifies the initial yield of the harvest, which is offered to God as an acknowledgment of His provision and sovereignty. This practice is first mentioned inExodus 23:19 and is a recurring theme throughout the Old Testament. The offering of firstfruits was a way for the Israelites to express gratitude and trust in God for future harvests. It also served as a reminder of God's deliverance and provision, as seen in the Feast of Weeks (Pentecost), which celebrated the firstfruits of the wheat harvest.

that they bring to the LORD
The act of bringing the firstfruits to the LORD was a form of worship and obedience. It was a tangible expression of faith, recognizing that all blessings come from God. This offering was brought to the tabernacle, and later the temple, as a sacred act. The requirement to bring the firstfruits to God underscores the principle of giving the best and the first to Him, a theme that resonates throughout Scripture, including inProverbs 3:9-10.

will belong to you
This phrase indicates that the firstfruits, once offered to God, were given to the priests as their portion. The tribe of Levi, to which the priests belonged, did not receive a territorial inheritance like the other tribes. Instead, God provided for them through the offerings and tithes of the people (Numbers 18:20-24). This provision highlights the special role of the priests as mediators between God and the people, and it underscores the principle of supporting those who serve in ministry.

Every ceremonially clean person in your household may eat them
The stipulation that only ceremonially clean persons could partake of the firstfruits emphasizes the importance of purity and holiness in approaching the sacred. Ceremonial cleanliness was a significant aspect of the Mosaic Law, with various regulations outlined in Leviticus. This requirement ensured that those who participated in consuming the offerings were in a state of ritual purity, reflecting the holiness of God. The inclusion of the priest's household in this provision illustrates the communal aspect of worship and the shared blessings of serving in God's presence.

Persons / Places / Events

1.The LORD (Yahweh)
The covenant God of Israel, who establishes the laws and ordinances for His people.

2.Aaron and His Sons (Priests)
The recipients of the firstfruits, representing the priestly class who serve in the tabernacle.

3.The Israelites
The people of God who are commanded to bring the firstfruits to the LORD.

4.The Tabernacle
The dwelling place of God among His people, where the offerings are brought.

5.Firstfruits
The initial yield of the harvest, symbolizing the dedication of the whole to God.

Teaching Points

The Principle of Firstfruits
The offering of firstfruits is a tangible expression of faith and trust in God's provision. It acknowledges Him as the source of all blessings.

Holiness and Purity
Only those who are ceremonially clean may partake in the firstfruits, underscoring the importance of purity in worship and service to God.

Provision for God's Servants
The firstfruits support the priests, illustrating God's provision for those who dedicate their lives to His service. This principle can be applied to supporting church leaders today.

Gratitude and Worship
Bringing firstfruits is an act of gratitude, reminding believers to continually thank God for His blessings and to worship Him with their resources.

Christ as the Firstfruits
Jesus is the ultimate fulfillment of the firstfruits, being the first to rise from the dead, assuring believers of their future resurrection and eternal life.

Bible Study Questions and Answers

1.What is the meaning of Numbers 18:13?

2.How does Numbers 18:13 emphasize the importance of offering firstfruits to God?

3.What does "firstfruits of the land" symbolize in our spiritual lives today?

4.How can we connect Numbers 18:13 with Proverbs 3:9 about honoring God?

5.In what ways can we offer our "best" to God in daily life?

6.How does Numbers 18:13 encourage gratitude and reliance on God's provision?

7.What does Numbers 18:13 reveal about God's provision for the priests?

8.How does Numbers 18:13 reflect the relationship between God and His chosen servants?

9.Why are the firstfruits significant in Numbers 18:13?

10.What are the top 10 Lessons from Numbers 18?

11.How did early Israelites fulfill the centralized requirement of bringing firstfruits (Deuteronomy 26) before a formal temple or priesthood was consistently established?

12.If the Levites replaced all Israel's firstborn in worship (Numbers 8:16-18), how does this reconcile with earlier promises safeguarding the special status of firstborns?

13.Why does Samson, who is under a Nazirite vow, freely handle the lion's remains (Judges 14:8-9)?

14.Deuteronomy 14:22-27 says tithes can be exchanged for money if travel is too far. Does this contradict other biblical teachings on tithing?

What Does Numbers 18:13 Mean

The firstfruits of everything in their land

“The firstfruits of everything in their land …” introduces the principle that the very first and best of Israel’s produce was set apart.

• Firstfruits were the initial yield—grain, wine, oil, fruit—presented in thankful recognition that the entire harvest belonged to the Lord (Exodus 23:19;Deuteronomy 26:1-2).

• Giving the first portion acknowledged God’s sovereignty and invited His blessing on the rest (Proverbs 3:9-10;Malachi 3:10).

• The practice prefigured Christ, “the firstfruits of those who have fallen asleep” (1 Corinthians 15:20), underscoring that everything holy begins with Him.

that they bring to the LORD

“… that they bring to the LORD …” underscores that these gifts were first God’s, not Israel’s or the priest’s.

• Offerings were carried to the sanctuary, a visible act of worship (Leviticus 2:12;Deuteronomy 26:10).

• By bringing them, the people publicly affirmed covenant loyalty (2 Chronicles 31:5-6).

• Once presented, the produce became “most holy” (Leviticus 27:30) and could be redistributed only as God directed.

will belong to you

“… will belong to you.” speaks directly to Aaron and his descendants, the priests (Numbers 18:8-12).

• The Lord Himself apportioned these gifts as the priestly livelihood (Deuteronomy 18:3-5).

• Dependence on God-provided offerings freed the priests to focus entirely on ministry (1 Corinthians 9:13-14).

• The transfer also affirmed that serving the altar came with God’s pledged provision, reinforcing trust in His faithfulness.

Every ceremonially clean person in your household

“Every ceremonially clean person in your household …” sets a purity condition.

• Only those in a state of ritual cleanliness could partake (Leviticus 22:2-7; 7:20-21).

• “Household” included wives, children, and any dependents dwelling with the priest (Leviticus 10:14).

• Purity laws safeguarded the holiness of God’s gifts and reminded the priestly family to walk consistently before Him (Psalm 24:3-4).

may eat them

“… may eat them.” grants permission and establishes purpose.

• The offerings, once transferred, were practical food for daily sustenance (Numbers 18:11;Deuteronomy 14:29).

• Eating within God-given boundaries turned the priestly table into a place of fellowship with the Lord (Leviticus 7:31-34).

• The privilege carried accountability: unclean participation brought guilt (Leviticus 22:9).

summary

Numbers 18:13 reveals God’s orderly care: Israel worships by presenting the firstfruits; God, owning the offering, assigns it to the priests; the priests, maintaining purity, share the bounty with their households. The verse weaves together worship, provision, holiness, and community, showcasing a God who supplies His servants while keeping Himself at the center of every gift.

Parallel Commentaries ...

Hebrew

The firstfruits
בִּכּוּרֵ֞י(bik·kū·rê)
Noun - masculine plural construct
Strong's 1061:The first-fruits of the crop

of all
כָּל־(kāl-)
Noun - masculine singular construct
Strong's 3605:The whole, all, any, every

that
אֲשֶׁ֧ר(’ă·šer)
Pronoun - relative
Strong's 834:Who, which, what, that, when, where, how, because, in order that

is in their land,
בְּאַרְצָ֛ם(bə·’ar·ṣām)
Preposition-b | Noun - feminine singular construct | third person masculine plural
Strong's 776:Earth, land

which
אֲשֶׁר־(’ă·šer-)
Pronoun - relative
Strong's 834:Who, which, what, that, when, where, how, because, in order that

they bring
יָבִ֥יאוּ(yā·ḇî·’ū)
Verb - Hifil - Imperfect - third person masculine plural
Strong's 935:To come in, come, go in, go

to the LORD,
לַיהוָ֖ה(Yah·weh)
Preposition-l | Noun - proper - masculine singular
Strong's 3068:LORD -- the proper name of the God of Israel

belong
יִהְיֶ֑ה(yih·yeh)
Verb - Qal - Imperfect - third person masculine singular
Strong's 1961:To fall out, come to pass, become, be

to you.
לְךָ֣(lə·ḵā)
Preposition | second person masculine singular
Strong's Hebrew

Every
כָּל־(kāl-)
Noun - masculine singular construct
Strong's 3605:The whole, all, any, every

ceremonially clean person
טָה֥וֹר(ṭā·hō·wr)
Adjective - masculine singular
Strong's 2889:Clean, pure

in your household
בְּבֵיתְךָ֖(bə·ḇê·ṯə·ḵā)
Preposition-b | Noun - masculine singular construct | second person masculine singular
Strong's 1004:A house

may eat them.
יֹאכֲלֶֽנּוּ׃(yō·ḵă·len·nū)
Verb - Qal - Imperfect - third person masculine singular | third person masculine singular
Strong's 398:To eat

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OT Law: Numbers 18:13 The first-ripe fruits of all that (Nu Num.)