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These are the names of the sons of Levi according to their generations: Gershon, and Kohath, and Merari; and the years of the life of Levi were one hundred thirty-seven years.
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An Authentic Deliverer
Commentators explain that this genealogy's purpose is not to glorify Moses's family but to establish that God raised a deliverer from within the covenant people of Israel, not a stranger. John Calvin notes that Moses even includes his family's questionable marriage (Amram and his aunt), demonstrating a commitment to God's truth over personal reputation.
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Exodus
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19th Century
Anglican
Gershon, Kohath, and Merari were all born before Levi went into Egypt (Genesis 46:8; Genesis 46:11; [Refer…
16th Century
Protestant
And these are the names of the sons of Levi. Because it was especially desirable to know the origin of Moses and Aaron, he refers to it at…
17th Century
Reformed Baptist
And these are the names of the sons of Levi, according to their generations Whose son…
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Presbyterian
Moses and Aaron were Israelites, raised up to them from among their brothers, as Christ also was to be, who was to be the Prophet and Priest, the R…
