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The wave-breast and the heave-thigh shall you eat in a clean place, you, and your sons, and your daughters with you: for they are given as your portion, and your sons` portion, out of the sacrifices of the peace-offerings of the children of Israel.
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God's Provision for Ministers
Commentators explain that the wave-breast and heave-thigh from the peace offerings were God's designated provision for the priests. This was not a mere bonus but their 'due,' a divinely appointed salary for their service in the sanctuary, ensuring the material well-being of those dedicated to full-time ministry.
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Leviticus
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18th Century
Presbyterian
The argument is that as such meals were appointed in honor of Yahweh Himself, they ought to be conducted with due reverence and discretion ([Refere…
19th Century
Anglican
And the wave breast and heave shoulder. —That is, of the peace offering which was offered by the nation. (See Leviticus 9…
17th Century
Reformed Baptist
And the wave breast and heave shoulder shall you eat in a clean place The breast of t…
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