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Leviticus 22:18

King James Version (KJV)

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Speak unto Aaron, and to his sons, and unto all the children of Israel, and say unto them, Whatsoever [he be] of the house of Israel, or of the strangers in Israel, that will offer his oblation for all his vows, and for all his freewill offerings, which they will offer unto the LORD for a burnt offering;

Leviticus 22:18 — KJV

Commentary

Commentary on Leviticus 22:18

Theological / Devotional

The strangers. That is, unnaturalized persons residing among the Hebrews. A stranger might bring an offering, but not approach the altar as could an Israelite. The priest received the sacrifice and offered it for him. Such an offering would of necessity be a freewill offering, to which the rule of ch. 1:3 would, of course, apply.

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