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This is your: the heave-offering of their gift, even all the wave-offerings of the children of Israel; I have given them to you, and to your sons and to your daughters with you, as a portion forever; everyone who is clean in your house shall eat of it.

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Provision for the Whole Family

Commentators explain that these offerings, specifically the 'heave' and 'wave' offerings from peace sacrifices, were designated not just for the priest but for his entire household. His sons, daughters, and wife could all partake, provided they were ceremonially clean. This demonstrates God's plan to provide for the whole family of those in His service.

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Charles Ellicott

Charles Ellicott

On Numbers 18:11

19th Century

Bishop

The heave offering of their gift, with all the wave offerings ... See Leviticus 7:34.

Every one that …

John Gill

John Gill

On Numbers 18:11

17th Century

Pastor

And this [is] thine What follow, which appertained to the priests, are the less or lighter holy things: the h…

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.

From the …