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This is what the priests should receive from the people who bring sacrifices, whether they offer a bull or a sheep: they must give the priest the shoulder, both cheeks, and the stomach.
This verse establishes that priests should receive specific portions of meat from animals that people sacrifice to God as their payment for their service.
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King James Version · EnglishAnd this shall be the priest’s due from the people, from them that offer a sacrifice, whether it be ox or sheep; and they shall give unto the priest the shoulder, and the two cheeks, and the maw.Ask the AI Assistant
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📚 Historical Context
In the time of Moses, the Israelites were receiving a set of laws from God as they prepared to enter the Promised Land, which included provisions for the Levites who served as priests and had no tribal inheritance of land. This specific command ensured that priests received portions of sacrificial animals to sustain them, allowing them to focus on their sacred duties without needing to farm or engage in other secular work. It reflected God's design for a society where religious leaders were supported by the community through designated offerings.