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This is the share that Aaron and his sons receive from the LORD's fire offerings, given to them on the day they were presented to serve the LORD as priests.
This verse explains that Aaron and his sons were given a specific portion from the fire offerings as their provision when they began serving as priests.
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King James Version · EnglishThis is the portion of the anointing of Aaron, and of the anointing of his sons, out of the offerings of the LORD made by fire, in the day when he presented them to minister unto the LORD in the priest’s office;Ask the AI Assistant
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📚 Historical Context
In the context of the ancient Israelites wandering in the wilderness after their exodus from Egypt, God established the priesthood through Aaron and his sons as part of the covenant at Mount Sinai. This verse from Leviticus specifies the portions of the fire offerings that were designated for the priests, emphasizing God's provision for those consecrated to sacred duties. It reflects the structured system of worship and sustenance for the Levites in their role as intermediaries between God and the people.