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Called and Set Apart for Service
Commentators highlight that this verse initiates the formal dedication of the Levites. They did not take this honor upon themselves but were specifically called by God. This serves as a model for all believers: we are first called by God, then cleansed and dedicated to Him, and then employed in His service.
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Charles Ellicott
On Numbers 8:5
19th Century
Bishop
And the Lord spoke to Moses. — As Moses had already officiated in the consecration of the priests ([Reference Leviticus 8…
Charles Spurgeon
On Numbers 8:5–6
19th Century
Preacher
These men were to be the servants of God; they are the type of God's elect—a people set apart for divine service, to be zealous for good works.
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John Calvin
On Numbers 8:5
16th Century
Theologian
And the Lord spake unto Moses. Although the Levites were not allowed to go into the sanctuary, but were only the priests’ ministers and pr…
John Gill
On Numbers 8:5
17th Century
Pastor
And the Lord spoke to Moses
the same time the order about lighting the lamps was given; and this section is joined t…
Matthew Henry
On Numbers 8:5–26
17th Century
Minister
Here we have directions for the solemn ordination of the Levites. All Israel must know that they did not take this honor to themselves, but were ca…