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They shall have an inheritance: I am their inheritance; and you shall give them no possession in Israel; I am their possession.
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Priestly Provision
Commentators note that this verse reaffirms a principle from the Law of Moses (Numbers 18:20): the priests were not to own land. Their material needs were met through the tithes and offerings dedicated to God. This system ensured their focus remained on their sacred duties and their dependence was on God, not on earthly wealth.
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Ezekiel
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18th Century
Presbyterian
Regulations regarding the priests’ services (Ezekiel 44:18). The garments of the priests are defined, and various rules prescribed in t…
19th Century
Anglican
I am their inheritance.— This is a simple repetition of the frequent declarations in the law (Numbers 18:20; …
17th Century
Reformed Baptist
And it shall be unto them for an inheritance Either the sin offering, or the priesthood, and the perquisites belongi…
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This chapter contains ordinances relative to the true priests. The prince evidently means Christ, and the words in Ezekiel 44:2 may remind us that …
