All the heave offerings of the holy things, which the children of Israel offer unto the LORD, have I given thee, and thy sons and thy daughters with thee, by a statute for ever: it is a covenant of salt for ever before the LORD unto thee and to thy seed with thee.
All the special offerings of holy things that the people of Israel give to the LORD, I have given to you and your sons and daughters as a permanent law. This is an everlasting covenant of salt before the LORD for you and your descendants.
God is telling Aaron that he and his family will permanently receive a portion of the holy offerings that Israel brings to the LORD as part of an unbreakable covenant.
📚 Historical Context
This verse is part of God's instructions to Aaron about the priestly duties and compensation. Since the Levites (including Aaron's priestly family) would not receive land inheritance like the other tribes, God provided for them through portions of the offerings and sacrifices. The 'covenant of salt' was a Middle Eastern expression for an unbreakable, permanent agreement, as salt was used as a preservative and symbol of permanence.
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