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They shall have like portions to eat, besides that which comes of the sale of his patrimony.
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Provision for Passionate Service
This verse ensures that a Levite who felt a special calling to serve at the sanctuary, even outside of an assigned rotation, would be fully supported. Commentators explain he was to receive the same provisions as those on official duty, affirming God's desire to provide for those who passionately pursue ministry.
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Deuteronomy
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18th Century
Presbyterian
These verses presuppose that only part of the Levites will be residing and officiating at the sanctuary, while the others, of course, live in their…
19th Century
Anglican
And if a Levite come. — The Levites with the priests were to receive forty-eight cities in Israel, with their suburbs ([R…
17th Century
Reformed Baptist
They shall have like portions to eat Equal parts of the sacrifices with the priests that usually ministered there; h…
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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 …
