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A Gift, Not a Wage
Commentators like John Calvin emphasize that the priests' provisions were given "by reason of the anointing," not as payment for a job well done. This was a gift of God's grace, intended to produce humility and gratitude, not pride. It serves as a reminder that any position or provision we receive from God is an unearned gift.
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Albert Barnes
On Numbers 18:8
18th Century
Theologian
By reason of the anointing - See Leviticus 7:35.
Charles Ellicott
On Numbers 18:8
19th Century
Bishop
The charge of my heave offerings.— See Leviticus 7:34, and Numbers 18:11 of this chapter.
To you have …
John Calvin
On Numbers 18:8
16th Century
Theologian
And the Lord spoke to Aaron. He now proceeds to state more fully what he had recently been referring to, namely, the rights of the priests…
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John Gill
On Numbers 18:8
17th Century
Pastor
And the Lord spoke to Aaron
Having pointed out to him the duty of his office, he now informs him of the perquisites …
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 …