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NASB | Numbers 18:19 "All the offerings of the holy gifts, which the sons of Israel offer to the LORD, I have given to you and your sons and your daughters with you, as a perpetual allotment. It is an everlasting covenant of salt before the LORD to you and your descendants with you." |
AMPLIFIED 2015 | Numbers 18:19 "All the offerings of the holy things, which the Israelites offer to the LORD I have given to you and to your sons and your daughters with you as a continual allotment. It is an everlasting covenant of salt [that cannot be dissolved or violated] before the LORD to you and to your descendants with you." |
Bible Question: In 2 Chronicles 13 vs 5 .What is meant by the covenant of the salt? |
Bible Answer: Numbers 18:19 a covenant of salt forever Salt was required for all sacrifices (Lev 2:13; Ezek 43:24), as it ensured a more complete removal of blood through absorption. In contrast to leaven and other fermented items (which were forbidden for use on the altar), salt was the best preservative of the day (Lev 2:11). Salt therefore symbolized permanence and purity Faithlife study bible electronic edition. |
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