inheritanceנחלה
nachalah · Hebrew Noun
The property, status, or position passed down from one generation to the next, specifically referring to land or spiritual standing given by God. It denotes one's divinely appointed share or destiny.
portionחלק
cheleq · Hebrew Noun
A part, share, or allotment given to someone, often in the context of provisions or land distribution. It signifies what one can claim as their own within the community of God's people.
titheמַעֲשֵׂר
ma'aser · Hebrew Noun
A tenth part of one's produce or income, given as an act of worship, acknowledgement of God's provision, and support for the ministers of the sanctuary. It was commanded in the Mosaic law to support the Levites who served in the tabernacle.
inheritanceנַחֲלָה
nachalah · Hebrew Noun
A portion of land or goods allotted as a permanent possession; in the context of the tribes of Israel, it refers to the ancestral land distribution. By God's design, the Levites were excluded from this physical land allotment because the Lord himself was their portion.
serviceעֲבֹדָה
'abodah · Hebrew Noun
A broad term covering various types of work, specifically the sacred labor, ministry, or functions performed by the priests and Levites in and around the sanctuary. It implies both manual labor and liturgical duty performed for God.
tent of meetingאֹהֶל מוֹעֵד
ohel mo'ed · Hebrew Noun phrase
Also known as the tabernacle, this was the portable sanctuary where God manifested His presence among His people. It served as the central place of worship, sacrifice, and divine revelation under the old covenant.
sinחֵטְא
cheta' · Hebrew Noun
A generic term for missing the mark, moral failure, or violation of God's law. In this context, it refers to the spiritual danger incurred by unauthorized persons approaching the holy sanctuary, which represents God’s unapproachable holiness.
iniquityעָוֹן
'avon · Hebrew Noun
A term referring to wickedness, guilt, or the moral weight resulting from wrongdoing. Levites were tasked to "bear" this regarding the sanctuary, meaning they were responsible for the ritual integrity and protection of the holy space, carrying the burden of any failures in that duty.
perpetual statuteחֻקַּת עוֹלָם
chuqqat 'olam · Hebrew Noun phrase
A divine decree or ordinance that is unchanging, binding, and lasting throughout successive generations. It carries the weight of God's established authority and instruction for His people.
contributionתְּרוּמָה
terumah · Hebrew Noun
An offering or a portion "lifted up" or set apart from the whole to be given to God. It represents an act of dedication and recognition that all blessings ultimately come from the Lord.
