The loaves of bread will belong to Aaron and his descendants, who must eat them in a sacred place, for they are most holy. It is the permanent right of the priests to claim this portion of the special gifts presented to the Lord.”

Commentaries

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Albert Barnes

Albert Barnes

AlbertBarnes

18th Century
Presbyterian
18th Century

The oil for the lamps of the tabernacle and the meal for the showbread were to be offerings from the Congregation, like the meal for the Pentecosta…

Charles Ellicott

Charles Ellicott

CharlesEllicott

19th Century
Anglican
19th Century

And it shall be Aaron’s and his sons’. —In accordance with this statute, the twelve cakes were divided during the second …

John Gill

John Gill

JohnGill

17th Century
Reformed Baptist
17th Century

And it shall be Aaron's and his sons' The twelve cakes of the old bread, when taken off the shewbread table; these were d…

Matthew Henry

Matthew Henry

MatthewHenry

17th Century
Presbyterian
17th Century

The loaves of bread typify Christ as the Bread of life, and the food of the souls of his people. He is the Light of his church, the Light of the wo…