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This shall be the priests` due from the people, from those who offer a sacrifice, whether it be ox or sheep, that they shall give to the priest the shoulder, and the two cheeks, and the maw.
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A Law for Order and Fairness
This law wasn't just about providing for priests; it was also about protecting the people. Commentators like John Calvin explain that by clearly defining the priests' portion, God prevented them from taking more than their due, as the corrupt sons of Eli later did. This established a clear, fair standard to prevent disputes and greed.
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Deuteronomy
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18th Century
Presbyterian
For “maw” read stomach, which was regarded as one of the richest and choicest parts. As the animal killed may be considered to consist of three pri…
19th Century
Anglican
Deuteronomy 18:1–5.
THE PRIESTS’ DUE.
The priests the Levites, (and) all the tribe of Levi.<…
16th Century
Protestant
And this shall be the priests’ due.
It is not only for the sake of the priests that God enumerates what He would have them receive,…
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17th Century
Reformed Baptist
And this shall be the priest's due from the people, from them that offer sacrifice ; …
Care is taken that the priests do not entangle themselves with the affairs of this life, nor enrich themselves with the wealth of this world; they …
