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The law of truth was in his mouth, and unrighteousness was not found in his lips: he walked with me in peace and uprightness, and turned many away from iniquity.
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A Walk that Matches the Talk
Commentators emphasize that the ideal priest's effectiveness came from integrating sound doctrine with a holy life. The verse states he both spoke truth and 'walked with me in peace and uprightness.' Matthew Henry notes that only leaders who live holy lives according to Scripture are likely to be effective in turning people from sin. A consistent life gives power to a leader's words.
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Malachi
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18th Century
Presbyterian
The law of truth was in his mouth - Apart from those cases, which were brought to the priests at the tabernacle ([Reference Deuteronomy 17:9…
19th Century
Anglican
The decree against the priests.
16th Century
Protestant
He explains more fully how Levi responded to God’s command, — that he had the law of truth in his mouth. The chief duty of a priest is to …
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17th Century
Reformed Baptist
The law of truth was in his mouth The Gospel, the word and doctrine of truth; which comes from the God of truth; is …
What is said here of the covenant of priesthood, is true of the covenant of grace made with all believers, as spiritual priests. It is a covenant o…
