Deuteronomy 21:5 · KJV

"And the priests the sons of Levi shall come near; for them the LORD thy God hath chosen to minister unto him, and to bless in the name of the LORD; and by their word shall every controversy and every stroke be tried:"

King James Version

Passage Context

³And it shall be, that the city which is next unto the slain man, even the elders of that city shall take an heifer, which hath not been wrought with, and which hath not drawn in the yoke;

⁴And the elders of that city shall bring down the heifer unto a rough valley, which is neither eared nor sown, and shall strike off the heifer's neck there in the valley:

⁵And the priests the sons of Levi shall come near; for them the LORD thy God hath chosen to minister unto him, and to bless in the name of the LORD; and by their word shall every controversy and every stroke be tried:

⁶And all the elders of that city, that are next unto the slain man, shall wash their hands over the heifer that is beheaded in the valley:

⁷And they shall answer and say, Our hands have not shed this blood, neither have our eyes seen it.

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Reflection Questions

How do you view the role of spiritual leaders in your life?

What does this verse teach you about authority and responsibility?

When have you felt called to mediate or resolve a conflict?

Life Application

spirituality

Reflect on the importance of spiritual guidance in your life. Seek out mentors or leaders who can help you grow.

community

Consider how you can contribute to resolving conflicts in your community, taking on a role of leadership or mediation.

People in This Verse

LevitesOT

The Levites were members of the tribe of Levi, set apart for religious duties and responsibilities in the temple. They played a key role in teaching and leading worship.

First appearance: Exodus 32:26

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