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A New Divine Instruction
Commentators observe that this verse is a simple but formal introductory phrase. It signals a new and direct communication from God to Moses. After the numbers of the Levites and the firstborn were counted, God now provides the specific instructions for how to proceed with the redemption of the firstborn who exceeded the number of Levites.
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Albert Barnes
On Numbers 3:44–51
18th Century
Theologian
This redemption money (see the marginal references) would perhaps be exacted from the parents of the “youngest” children of the 22,273 ([Reference …
John Gill
On Numbers 3:44
17th Century
Pastor
And the Lord spoke unto Moses
After the number was taken, and gave him directions what to do upon it:
Matthew Henry
On Numbers 3:40–51
17th Century
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The number of the firstborn, and that of the Levites, were close to each other. Known to God are all His works beforehand; there is an exact propor…