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A 'Most Holy' Meal
Commentators explain that the showbread was designated "most holy." This placed it in a special category of offerings that could only be eaten by male priests within the sacred precincts of the tabernacle. This strict regulation highlighted its unique status as a perpetual offering representing the nation before God.
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Leviticus
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Albert Barnes
On Leviticus 24:1–9
18th Century
Theologian
The oil for the lamps of the tabernacle and the meal for the showbread were to be offerings from the Congregation, like the meal for the Pentecosta…
Charles Ellicott
On Leviticus 24:9
19th Century
Bishop
And it shall be Aaron’s and his sons’. —In accordance with this statute, the twelve cakes were divided during the second …
John Gill
On Leviticus 24:9
17th Century
Pastor
And it shall be Aaron's and his sons' The twelve cakes of the old bread, when taken off the shewbread table; these were d…
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Matthew Henry
On Leviticus 24:1–9
17th Century
Minister
The loaves of bread typify Christ as the Bread of life, and the food of the souls of his people. He is the Light of his church, the Light of the wo…