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A Model of Faithfulness
Commentators emphasize Moses' complete obedience and integrity in this act. He received the redemption money for the surplus firstborn and delivered it directly to Aaron and his sons, exactly as God commanded. This serves as a powerful example of a leader's faithfulness in carrying out divine instructions without deviation or personal gain.
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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 …
Charles Ellicott
On Numbers 3:51
19th Century
Bishop
The money of those who were redeemed. —Better, the ransom (or, redemption) money.
John Gill
On Numbers 3:51
17th Century
Pastor
And Moses gave the money of them that were redeemed
That were redeemed this way, and not by Levites, as in ([Referen…
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Matthew Henry
On Numbers 3:40–51
17th Century
Minister
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…