But if the priest’s daughter be a widow, or divorced, and have no child, and is returned unto her father’s house, as in her youth, she shall eat of her father’s meat: but there shall no stranger eat thereof.
But if a priest's daughter becomes a widow or gets divorced and has no children, and she returns to live in her father's house like when she was young, then she can eat her father's food from the holy offerings. But no outsider is allowed to eat any of it.
This verse is explaining that a priest's daughter who returns home after becoming widowed or divorced (with no children) can again share in the special food reserved for priestly families.
📚 Historical Context
In ancient Israel, priests from the tribe of Levi were given specific portions of sacrifices and offerings as their means of sustenance, reflecting God's provision for those dedicated to temple service. This verse is part of the Mosaic laws that outlined who could partake in holy food, ensuring it remained restricted to the priestly family to maintain ritual purity. It specifically addresses the vulnerable situation of a priest's daughter who is widowed or divorced and childless, allowing her to return to her father's household for support.
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