And thou shalt give the money, wherewith the odd number of them is to be redeemed, unto Aaron and to his sons.
And you must give the money that is used to buy back the extra firstborn sons to Aaron and his sons.
God is instructing Moses to give the redemption money collected for the extra firstborn Israelites to Aaron and the other priests.
📚 Historical Context
In the book of Numbers, during the Israelites' time in the wilderness after their exodus from Egypt, God designated the Levites to serve as substitutes for the firstborn males of Israel in the tabernacle duties, ensuring the priesthood was properly structured. This verse is part of a census where the Levites were counted, and any excess firstborn not covered by the Levite numbers had to be redeemed through a payment. The money from this redemption was given directly to Aaron and his sons, who held the priestly roles, emphasizing God's provision for the sacred service.
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