But the breast and thigh that were lifted up as a special offering may be eaten in any place that is ceremonially clean. These parts have been given to you and your descendants as your portion of the peace offerings presented by the people of Israel.

Commentaries

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Albert Barnes

Albert Barnes

AlbertBarnes

18th Century
Presbyterian
18th Century

The argument is that as such meals were appointed in honor of Yahweh Himself, they ought to be conducted with due reverence and discretion ([Refere…

Charles Ellicott

Charles Ellicott

CharlesEllicott

19th Century
Anglican
19th Century

And the wave breast and heave shoulder. —That is, of the peace offering which was offered by the nation. (See Leviticus 9…

John Gill

John Gill

JohnGill

17th Century
Reformed Baptist
17th Century

And the wave breast and heave shoulder shall you eat in a
clean place
The breast of t…

Matthew Henry

Matthew Henry

MatthewHenry

17th Century
Presbyterian
17th Century

Afflictions should rather spur us to our duty, than take us from it. But our unfitness for duty, when it is natural and not sinful, will have great…