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Numbers 18:8

King James Version (KJV)

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Numbers 18:8

Verse 8 of 32

Scripture focus

And the LORD spake unto Aaron, Behold, I also have given thee the charge of mine heave offerings of all the hallowed things of the children of Israel; unto thee have I given them by reason of the anointing, and to thy sons, by an ordinance for ever.

Numbers 18:8 — KJV

Commentary

Commentary on Numbers 18:8

Theological / Devotional

Heave offerings. This is a reference to the contributions, those parts of the sacrifice not burned upon the altar but reserved to be eaten by the officiating priest. Aaron was to be responsible for these.

By reason of the anointing. Some commentators refer to Lev. 8:12, and so read, “because you have been consecrated by the anointing oil.” The Hebrew reads literally, “To thee, they are given as a consecrated portion, and to thy sons as a privilege forever” (see Lev. 7:35).

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