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A Service of Gift
Commentators emphasize that the priesthood was not an office to be seized or earned, but a gift freely given by God. This divine appointment, as referenced in Hebrews 5:4, was meant to instill humility and gratitude, reminding the priests that their authority came directly from the Lord, not from their own merit.
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Albert Barnes
On Numbers 18:6–7
18th Century
Theologian
The Lord instructs here the priests that the office which they fill, and the help which they enjoy, are gifts from Him, and are to be viewed as suc…
Charles Ellicott
On Numbers 18:7
19th Century
Bishop
And within the veil—that is, the veil which separated the holy place from the most holy. The word used in this place (parochet…
John Gill
On Numbers 18:7
17th Century
Pastor
Therefore you and your sons with you shall keep your priest's
office.
Observe all the…
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Matthew Henry
On Numbers 18:1–7
17th Century
Minister
The people complained of their difficulty and peril in drawing near to God. God here gives them to understand that the priests should come near for…