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God's Specific Provision
Commentators explain that this verse details God's specific provision for the priests. Portions of the 'most holy' sacrifices—specifically the meal, sin, and trespass offerings that were not consumed by the altar fire—were reserved as food for Aaron and his sons. This demonstrates God's meticulous care for those in His service.
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Charles Ellicott
On Numbers 18:9
19th Century
Bishop
From the fire.— i.e., from the fire which was kindled upon the altar of burnt offering.
Every oblation of theirs, ev…
John Calvin
On Numbers 18:9
16th Century
Theologian
This shall be thine. He enumerates certain kinds of sacrifices which He desired to come to the share of the priests: namely, all the remai…
John Gill
On Numbers 18:9
17th Century
Pastor
This shall be thine of the most holy things. For, as observed, there were some lighter and lesser holy things or sacrific…
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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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