But if the priest buy any soul with his money, he shall eat of it, and he that is born in his house: they shall eat of his meat.
But if a priest buys a slave with his own money, that person may eat the sacred food, and anyone born in the priest's household may also eat his food.
This verse explains that slaves owned by priests and people born in priestly households were allowed to eat the sacred food reserved for priests' families.
📚 Historical Context
In ancient Israel, priests from the tribe of Levi had specific laws governing their households and the consumption of sacred food from offerings, as outlined in the book of Leviticus. This verse addresses who could eat the priest's portion, allowing not only family members but also slaves purchased by the priest and those born in his house to partake, which reflected the cultural norms of household inclusion and provision in a society where slavery was common. These rules ensured that the priest's dependents were cared for while preserving the holiness of the offerings dedicated to God.
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