Cut ye not off the tribe ... — The word shebet (tribe) is used here in a very particular sense and denotes only …

This is a very solemn matter; I mean, something which should produce great awe and solemnity in our hearts. These men were chosen to carry the vess…

Cut you not off the tribe of the families of the Kohathites
from among the Levites .
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The Kohathites were to carry the holy things of the tabernacle. All the holy things were to be covered; not only for security and respect, but to k…