Deuteronomy 21:5

Deuteronomy 21:5 in 6 English translations. Each links through to the full chapter for context.

New International Version (NIV)

5The Levitical priests shall step forward, for the Lord your God has chosen them to minister and to pronounce blessings in the name of the Lord and to decide all cases of dispute and assault.

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New American Standard Bible - NASB (NASB2020)

5Then the priests, the sons of Levi, shall come forward, because the Lord your God has chosen them to serve Him and to bless in the name of the Lord; and every dispute and 21:5 Lit blowviolent crime shall be 21:5 Lit according to their mouthsettled by them.

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New American Standard Bible - NASB 1995 (NASB1995)

5Then the priests, the sons of Levi, shall come near, for the Lord your God has chosen them to serve Him and to bless in the name of the Lord; and every dispute and every assault shall be settled by them.

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Amplified Bible (AMP)

5Then the priests, the sons of Levi, shall approach, for the Lord your God has chosen them to serve Him and to bless in the Name (Presence) of the Lord; and every dispute and every assault (violent crime) shall be settled by them.

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Berean Standard Bible (BSB)

5And the priests, the sons of Levi, shall come forward, for the Lord your God has chosen them to serve Him and pronounce blessings in His name and to give a ruling in every dispute and case of assault.

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New International Reader’s Version (NIrV)

5The priests, who are sons of Levi, will step forward. The Lord your God has chosen them to serve him. He wants them to bless the people in his name. He wants them to decide all cases that have to do with people arguing and attacking others.

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