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Now this is the history of the generations of Aaron and Moses in the day that Yahweh spoke with Moses in Mount Sinai.
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Hereditary vs. Personal Calling
Commentators highlight that while the verse mentions both Aaron and Moses, only Aaron's descendants are listed in the following verses. This is because Aaron's priestly office was hereditary, passed down through his sons. In contrast, Moses's leadership was a unique, personal calling not passed to his children, whose lineage was simply part of the general tribe of Levi.
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18th Century
Presbyterian
The “generations” () now given, though entitled those of Aaron and Moses (Aaron standing first as the older brother), are those of Aaron only. The …
19th Century
Anglican
These also are the generations of Aaron and Moses ... — The name of Aaron is placed first, not only because he was the el…
16th Century
Protestant
These also are the generations of Aaron and Moses. He now separately enumerates the Levites; but, before stating their number, he first br…
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17th Century
Reformed Baptist
These also [are] the generations of Aaron and Moses The descendants of them, those of the former, who is named first…
There was much work belonging to the priests' office, and there were now only Aaron and his two sons to do it; God appoints the Levites to attend t…