Deuteronomy 18:8-11
Contemporary English Version
8 Some Levites may have money from selling family possessions, and others may not. But all Levites serving at the place of worship will receive the same amount of food from the sacrifices and gifts brought by the people.
Don't Do Disgusting Things
Moses said to Israel:
9 Soon you will go into the land that the Lord your God is giving you. The nations that live there do things that are disgusting to the Lord, and you must not follow their example. 10-11 (A) Don't sacrifice your son or daughter. And don't try to use any kind of magic or witchcraft to tell fortunes[a] or to cast spells or to talk with spirits of the dead.
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- 18.10,11 tell fortunes: Fortunetellers thought they could learn secrets or learn about the future by watching the flight of birds or looking at the livers of animals or in many other ways.
Deuteronomy 18:8-10
New International Version
8 He is to share equally in their benefits, even though he has received money from the sale of family possessions.(A)
Occult Practices
9 When you enter the land the Lord your God is giving you, do not learn to imitate(B) the detestable ways(C) of the nations there. 10 Let no one be found among you who sacrifices their son or daughter in the fire,(D) who practices divination(E) or sorcery,(F) interprets omens, engages in witchcraft,(G)
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