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As the most holy things shall you eat of it; every male shall eat of it: it shall be holy to you.

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A Sacred Place for a Sacred Meal

Commentators clarify that these 'most holy' offerings were not eaten in the Holy of Holies itself, but in a designated sacred area like the court of the Tabernacle. This location was considered holy in comparison to the rest of the camp, reinforcing the sanctity of the act.

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Albert Barnes

Albert Barnes

On Numbers 18:10

18th Century

Theologian

In the most holy place - Rather, “among the most holy things;” as in (Numbers 4:4): that is, “As the most holy of things you sha…

Charles Ellicott

Charles Ellicott

On Numbers 18:10

19th Century

Bishop

In the most holy place ... — These gifts were to be eaten, as most holy, in the court of the Tabernacle ([Reference Leviticus 6:26…

John Gill

John Gill

On Numbers 18:10

17th Century

Pastor

In the most holy [place] shall you eat it Not in the holy of holies, eminently so called, nor in the holy place, for they…

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Matthew Henry

Matthew Henry

On Numbers 18:8–19

17th Century

Minister

All believers are spiritual priests, and God has promised to take care of them. Godliness has the promise of the life that now is.

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