They passed on to the people the truth of the instructions they received from me. They did not lie or cheat; they walked with me, living good and righteous lives, and they turned many from lives of sin.

Commentaries

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Albert Barnes

Albert Barnes

AlbertBarnes

18th Century
Presbyterian
18th Century

The law of truth was in his mouth - Apart from those cases, which were brought to the priests at the tabernacle ([Reference Deuteronomy 17:9…

Charles Ellicott

Charles Ellicott

CharlesEllicott

19th Century
Anglican
19th Century

The decree against the priests.

John Calvin

John Calvin

JohnCalvin

16th Century
Protestant
16th Century

He explains more fully how Levi responded to God’s command, — that he had the law of truth in his mouth. The chief duty of a priest is to …

John Gill

John Gill

JohnGill

17th Century
Reformed Baptist
17th Century

The law of truth was in his mouth
The Gospel, the word and doctrine of truth; which comes from the God of truth; is …

Matthew Henry

Matthew Henry

MatthewHenry

17th Century
Presbyterian
17th Century

What is said here of the covenant of priesthood, is true of the covenant of grace made with all believers, as spiritual priests. It is a covenant o…