Introduction
Overview
Numbers 18 . 1 , The charge of the priests and Levites; Numbers 18 . 8 , The priests’ portion; Numbers 18 . 21 , The Levites’ portion; Numbers 18 . 25 , The heave offering to the priests out of the Levites’ portion.
Thou . Numbers 17 . 3 , Numbers 17 . 7 , Numbers 17 . 13 , Hebrews 4 . 15
shall bear . To counterbalance the high honour conferred on Aaron and his family , and to allay the fears and abate the envy of the people , it is here declared , that the priest must bear the blame of everything which was not properly conducted in the sanctuary. Numbers 18 . 22 , Numbers 14 . 34 , Exodus 28 . 38 , Leviticus 22 . 9 , Isaiah 53 . 6 , Isaiah 53 . 11 , Ezekiel 3 . 18 , Ezekiel 3 . 19 , Acts 20 . 26 , Acts 20 . 27 , Hebrews 13 . 17 , 1 Peter 2 . 24
Reciprocal . Leviticus 10 . 17 . to bear Numbers 3 . 38 . keeping Numbers 31 . 30 . keep the Deuteronomy 10 . 8 . time the Lord 1 Samuel 2 . 28 . And did I 1 Chronicles 6 . 48 . brethren 1 Chronicles 15 . 2 . to minister 1 Chronicles 16 . 4 . minister 1 Chronicles 23 . 13 . separated 2 Chronicles 13 . 10 . the priests Ezekiel 4 . 4 . thou shalt bear Ezekiel 18 . 20 . bear John 1 . 29 . taketh Hebrews 5 . 1 . for men Hebrews 5 . 4 . General Hebrews 9 . 28 . to bear
joined unto thee . There is a fine paronomasia in the original. Levi is desired from lawah , to join , couple , associate; hence Moses says , the Levites yillawoo , "shall be joined ," or associated , with the priests . they shall conjointly perform the sacred office , but the priests shall be principal , the Levites their associates or assistants. Numbers 18 . 4 , Genesis 29 . 34
minister . Numbers 3 . 6-9 , Numbers 8 . 19 , Numbers 8 . 22
but thou . Numbers 3 . 10-13 , Numbers 4 . 15 , Numbers 16 . 40 , Numbers 17 . 7 , 1 Chronicles 16 . 39 , 1 Chronicles 16 . 40 , 2 Chronicles 30 . 16 , Ezekiel 44 . 15
Reciprocal . Exodus 38 . 21 . tabernacle of testimony Numbers 16 . 9 . separated 2 Chronicles 24 . 6 . tabernacle 2 Chronicles 29 . 11 . the Lord Nehemiah 10 . 35 . General Acts 7 . 44 . the tabernacle
only they . Numbers 3 . 25 , Numbers 3 . 31 , Numbers 3 . 36 , Numbers 4 . 19 , Numbers 4 . 20 , Numbers 16 . 40
neither . Numbers 4 . 15
Reciprocal . Numbers 1 . 53 . shall pitch Numbers 3 . 10 . and the stranger 1 Chronicles 23 . 13 . sanctify 2 Chronicles 29 . 34 . their brethren 2 Chronicles 35 . 11 . the priests Ezekiel 44 . 8 . ye have not Ezekiel 44 . 13 . they shall not
a stranger . Numbers 1 . 51 , Numbers 3 . 10 , 1 Samuel 6 . 19 , 2 Samuel 6 . 6 , 2 Samuel 6 . 7
Reciprocal . Exodus 29 . 33 . a stranger Numbers 8 . 26 . to keep Numbers 16 . 40 . that no Numbers 17 . 13 . Whosoever Numbers 18 . 2 . joined unto thee Numbers 18 . 7 . the stranger 2 Kings 16 . 12 . offered thereon Isaiah 56 . 3 . the son Ezekiel 44 . 14 . General
And ye . Numbers 8 . 2 , Exodus 27 . 21 , Exodus 30 . 7-10 , Leviticus 24 . 3 , 1 Chronicles 9 . 19 , 1 Chronicles 9 . 23 , 1 Chronicles 9 . 33 , 1 Chronicles 24 . 5 , 1 Timothy 1 . 18 , 1 Timothy 3 . 15 , 1 Timothy 5 . 21 , 1 Timothy 6 . 20
no wrath . Numbers 8 . 19 , Numbers 16 . 46 , Jeremiah 23 . 15 , Zechariah 10 . 3
Reciprocal . Numbers 1 . 53 . there be Numbers 4 . 18 . General Numbers 18 . 7 . Therefore thou 2 Chronicles 35 . 2 . charges Ezekiel 40 . 45 . the keepers Ezekiel 40 . 46 . the keepers Ezekiel 43 . 19 . which approach Colossians 4 . 17 . Take Hebrews 8 . 4 . he should
And I . Genesis 6 . 17 , Genesis 9 . 9 , Exodus 14 . 17 , Exodus 31 . 6 , Isaiah 48 . 15 , Isaiah 51 . 12 , Ezekiel 34 . 11 , Ezekiel 34 . 20
I have . Numbers 3 . 12 , Numbers 3 . 45
given . Numbers 3 . 9 , Numbers 8 . 16-19
Reciprocal . Numbers 8 . 13 . offer them Numbers 8 . 14 . and the Levites Numbers 18 . 21 . even the service 2 Chronicles 29 . 34 . their brethren Ezra 8 . 17 . ministers Ezekiel 44 . 11 . and they
Therefore thou . Numbers 18 . 5 , Numbers 3 . 10
within . Leviticus 16 . 2 , Leviticus 16 . 12-14 , Hebrews 9 . 3-6
as a service . Numbers 16 . 5-7 , 1 Samuel 2 . 28 , John 3 . 27 , Romans 15 . 15 , Romans 15 . 16 , Ephesians 3 . 8 , Hebrews 5 . 4
the stranger . Numbers 18 . 4 , Numbers 3 . 38 , Numbers 16 . 40
Reciprocal . Exodus 28 . 1 . among Exodus 29 . 9 . the priest's Exodus 29 . 33 . a stranger Leviticus 7 . 35 . he presented Numbers 3 . 9 . General Numbers 17 . 3 . General Numbers 18 . 22 . come nigh 1 Chronicles 24 . 2 . Eleazar 2 Chronicles 26 . 18 . not unto thee 2 Chronicles 29 . 11 . burn incense 2 Chronicles 29 . 34 . their brethren 2 Chronicles 35 . 11 . the priests Ezra 2 . 62 . therefore Psalm 115 . 10 . General Isaiah 56 . 3 . the son Ezekiel 42 . 13 . approach Ezekiel 44 . 16 . keep Luke 1 . 8 . he Hebrews 7 . 5 . who
the charge . Numbers 18 . 9 , Leviticus 6 . 16 , Leviticus 6 . 18 , Leviticus 6 . 20 , Leviticus 6 . 26 , Leviticus 7 . 6 , Leviticus 7 . 32-34 , Leviticus 10 . 14 , Leviticus 10 . 15 , Deuteronomy 12 . 6 , Deuteronomy 12 . 11 , Deuteronomy 26 . 13
by reason . Exodus 29 . 21 , Exodus 29 . 29 , Exodus 40 . 13 , Exodus 40 . 15 , Leviticus 7 . 35 , Leviticus 8 . 30 , Leviticus 21 . 10 , Isaiah 10 . 27 , Hebrews 1 . 9 , 1 John 2 . 20 , 1 John 2 . 27
Reciprocal . Exodus 12 . 14 . by an ordinance Leviticus 7 . 14 . the priest's Leviticus 23 . 20 . holy to Numbers 5 . 9 . offering Numbers 15 . 15 . an ordinance Numbers 18 . 11 . the heave Numbers 18 . 19 . the heave Numbers 31 . 41 . Eleazar Deuteronomy 18 . 1 . they shall Deuteronomy 33 . 11 . his substance 1 Samuel 2 . 28 . did I give 2 Kings 12 . 16 . trespass money 2 Chronicles 31 . 4 . the portion Ezekiel 44 . 16 . keep Malachi 2 . 5 . covenant 1 Corinthians 9 . 13 . they
every meat . Leviticus 2 . 2 , Leviticus 2 . 3 , Leviticus 10 . 12 , Leviticus 10 . 13
every sin . Leviticus 4 . 22 , Leviticus 4 . 27 , Leviticus 6 . 25 , Leviticus 6 . 26 , Leviticus 10 . 17
every trespass . Leviticus 5 . 1 , Leviticus 5 . 6 , Leviticus 7 . 1 , Leviticus 7 . 7 , Leviticus 10 . 12 , Leviticus 14 . 13
Reciprocal . Leviticus 5 . 15 . in the Leviticus 6 . 16 . shall it Leviticus 6 . 17 . I have Leviticus 7 . 6 . male Leviticus 7 . 9 . the meat Leviticus 21 . 22 . both Leviticus 22 . 4 . holy things Numbers 5 . 9 . offering Numbers 18 . 8 . the charge Deuteronomy 18 . 1 . they shall 2 Kings 12 . 16 . trespass money Ezra 2 . 63 . should not Nehemiah 10 . 36 . unto Ezekiel 42 . 13 . they be holy Ezekiel 44 . 29 . eat
In the . Exodus 29 . 31 , Exodus 29 . 32 , Leviticus 6 . 16 , Leviticus 6 . 26 , Leviticus 6 . 29 , Leviticus 7 . 6 , Leviticus 10 . 13 , Leviticus 10 . 17 , Leviticus 14 . 13
every male . Leviticus 6 . 18 , Leviticus 6 . 29 , Leviticus 7 . 6 , Leviticus 21 . 22
Reciprocal . Leviticus 6 . 17 . I have Leviticus 10 . 12 . Take Ezekiel 42 . 13 . the most holy
the heave . Numbers 18 . 8 , Exodus 29 . 27 , Exodus 29 . 28 , Leviticus 7 . 14 , Leviticus 7 . 30-34
unto thee . Leviticus 10 . 14 , Deuteronomy 18 . 3
every one . Leviticus 22 . 2 , Leviticus 22 . 3 , Leviticus 22 . 11-13
Reciprocal . Leviticus 22 . 7 . General Leviticus 22 . 13 . as in her Numbers 18 . 13 . every one Numbers 18 . 19 . the heave Deuteronomy 26 . 10 . And thou
best of the oil . Heb. fat , Numbers 18 . 29
the firstfruits . Numbers 15 . 19-21 , Exodus 22 . 29 , Exodus 23 . 19 , Exodus 34 . 26 , Leviticus 2 . 14 , Leviticus 23 . 17 , Leviticus 23 . 20 , Deuteronomy 18 . 4 , Deuteronomy 26 . 2 , Nehemiah 10 . 35-37
Reciprocal . Genesis 4 . 3 . the fruit Genesis 4 . 4 . the firstlings Genesis 45 . 18 . the fat Leviticus 19 . 24 . all the Numbers 15 . 20 . a cake 2 Chronicles 31 . 5 . came abroad Nehemiah 10 . 37 . the firstfruits Jeremiah 2 . 3 . the firstfruits Ezekiel 44 . 30 . all the firstfruits
whatsoever . Exodus 22 . 29 , Jeremiah 24 . 2 , Hosea 9 . 10 , Micah 7 . 1
every one . Numbers 18 . 11
Reciprocal . Exodus 23 . 19 . first of the Leviticus 19 . 24 . all the Deuteronomy 26 . 2 . That thou shalt Nehemiah 10 . 37 . the firstfruits
Leviticus 27 . 28 , Ezekiel 44 . 29 , *marg.
Reciprocal . Leviticus 27 . 6 . from Leviticus 27 . 14 . sanctify Leviticus 27 . 21 . priest's
openeth . Numbers 3 . 13 , Exodus 13 . 2 , Exodus 13 . 12 , Exodus 22 . 29 , Exodus 34 . 20 , Leviticus 27 . 26
the firstborn . Exodus 13 . 13 , Exodus 34 . 20 , Leviticus 27 . 27
Reciprocal . Exodus 34 . 19 . openeth Numbers 3 . 15 . General Numbers 3 . 41 . General Numbers 3 . 46 . redeemed Deuteronomy 12 . 6 . tithes Deuteronomy 15 . 19 . thou shalt do Nehemiah 10 . 36 . the firstborn Luke 2 . 23 . Every
shalt thou redeem . Redemption of the firstborn is one of the rites which are still practised among the Jews. According to Leo of Modena , it is performed in the following manner . . When the child is thirty days old , the father sends for one of the descendants of Aaron . several persons being assembled on the occasion , the father brings a cup , containing several pieces of gold and silver coin. The priest then takes the child into his arms , and addressing himself to the mother , he says , "Is this thy son?" Mother. "Yes." Priest. "Hast thou never had another child , male or female , a miscarriage , or untimely birth?" Mother. "No." Priest. "This being the case , this child , as firstborn , belongs to me." Then turning to the father , he says , "If it be thy desire to have this child , thou must redeem it." Father. "I present thee with this gold and silver for this purpose." Priest. "Thou dost wish , therefore , to redeem this child?" Father. "I do wish so to do." The priest then turning himself to the assembly , says , "Very well . this child , as first-born , is mine; as it is written in Bemidbar . Numbers 18 . 16 ,Thou shalt redeem the first-born of a month old for five shekels; but I shall content myself with this in exchange." He then takes two gold crowns , or thereabouts , and returns the child to his parents.
according . Numbers 3 . 47 , Leviticus 27 . 2-7
which is . Exodus 30 . 13 , Leviticus 27 . 25 , Ezekiel 45 . 12
Reciprocal . Exodus 13 . 13 . shalt thou Exodus 38 . 24 . the shekel Leviticus 27 . 3 . And thy estimation Numbers 3 . 15 . General Nehemiah 10 . 36 . the firstborn
the firstling . Deuteronomy 15 . 19-22
thou shalt . Exodus 29 . 16 , Leviticus 3 . 2-5
Reciprocal . Genesis 4 . 4 . the firstlings Exodus 29 . 13 . burn them Leviticus 1 . 5 . sprinkle Leviticus 17 . 6 . burn Leviticus 27 . 26 . which
Exodus 29 . 26-28 , Leviticus 7 . 31-34
Reciprocal . Exodus 29 . 22 . right shoulder Exodus 29 . 27 . the breast Leviticus 7 . 32 . General Leviticus 7 . 34 . the wave Numbers 6 . 20 . with the wave
the heave . Numbers 18 . 8 , Numbers 18 . 11 , Numbers 15 . 19-21 , Numbers 31 . 29 , Numbers 31 . 41 , Leviticus 7 . 14 , Deuteronomy 12 . 6 , 2 Chronicles 31 . 4
it is a . Leviticus 2 . 13 , 2 Chronicles 13 . 5
Reciprocal . Exodus 29 . 27 . the breast Leviticus 7 . 32 . General Leviticus 7 . 34 . the wave Leviticus 21 . 22 . and of the holy Leviticus 22 . 4 . holy things Numbers 5 . 9 . offering Numbers 18 . 26 . then ye shall Deuteronomy 12 . 26 . holy 1 Samuel 2 . 28 . did I give Ezra 2 . 63 . should not Ezekiel 43 . 24 . cast salt Ephesians 2 . 12 . the covenants
Thou shalt have . The principal part of what was offered to God was the portion of the priests; who had no inheritance of land in Israel. The Rabbins say , 24 gifts were given to the priests; all of which are expressed in the law.
Sacrificial Gifts Eaten only in the sanctuary 1. The flesh of the sin-offering Leviticus 6 . 25 , Leviticus 6 . 26 , 2. The flesh of the trespass-offering Leviticus 7 . 1 , Leviticus 7 . 6 , 3. The peace-offering of the congregation Leviticus 23 . 19 , Leviticus 23 . 20 , 4. The remainder of the sheaf Leviticus 23 . 10 , 5. The remnants of the meat-offerings Leviticus 6 . 16 , 6. The two loaves Leviticus 23 . 17 , 7. The shew-bread Leviticus 24 . 9 , 8. The log of oil offered by the leper Leviticus 14 . 10 , Eaten only at Jerusalem 1. The breast and shoulder of the peace-offeringsLeviticus 7 . 31-34 , 2. The heave-offering of confessionLeviticus 7 . 12-14 , 3. The heave-offering of the Nazarite's ramLeviticus 6 . 17-20 , 4. The firstling Leviticus 18 . 15 , 5. The first-fruits Leviticus 18 . 13 , Due only in the land of Israel 1. The heave-offering of first-fruitsLeviticus 12 . 1-8 , 2. Of the tithe Lev 28 3. The cake Leviticus 15 . 20 , 4. The first of the fleece Deuteronomy 18 . 4 , 5. The field of possession Lev 35 Due both within and without the land 1. The gifts of slain beasts Deuteronomy 18 . 3 , 2. The redemption of the first-born Deuteronomy 18 . 15 , 3. The lamb for a firstling ass Exodus 4 . 20 , 4. That taken by violence from a stranger Leviticus 5 . 8 , 5. All devoted things From the sanctuary 1. The skins , etc. Leviticus 7 . 8
no inheritance . Numbers 18 . 23 , Numbers 18 . 24 , Numbers 26 . 62 , Deuteronomy 10 . 9 , Deuteronomy 12 . 12 , Deuteronomy 14 . 27 , Deuteronomy 14 . 29 , Joshua 14 . 3
I am thy part . Deuteronomy 18 . 1 , Deuteronomy 18 . 2 , Joshua 13 . 14 , Joshua 13 . 33 , Joshua 14 . 3 , Joshua 18 . 7 , Psalm 16 . 5 , Psalm 73 . 26 , Psalm 142 . 5 , Lamentations 3 . 24 , Ezekiel 44 . 28 , 1 Corinthians 3 . 21-23 , Revelation 21 . 3
Reciprocal . Leviticus 25 . 33 . for the houses Nehemiah 13 . 12 . brought
the tenth . Numbers 18 . 24-26 , Leviticus 27 . 30-32 , Deuteronomy 12 . 17-19 , Deuteronomy 14 . 22-29 , 2 Chronicles 31 . 5 , 2 Chronicles 31 . 6 , 2 Chronicles 31 . 12 , Nehemiah 10 . 37-39 , Nehemiah 12 . 44 , Nehemiah 13 . 12
even the service . Numbers 18 . 6 , Numbers 3 . 7 , Numbers 3 . 8 , 1 Corinthians 9 . 13 , 1 Corinthians 9 . 14 , Galatians 6 . 6
Reciprocal . Numbers 31 . 47 . the Levites 2 Chronicles 11 . 14 . their possession Nehemiah 12 . 47 . and they Nehemiah 13 . 5 . which was commanded to be given to the Malachi 3 . 8 . In Hebrews 7 . 2 . a tenth Hebrews 7 . 5 . who
come nigh . Numbers 18 . 7 , Numbers 1 . 52 , Numbers 3 . 10 , Numbers 3 . 38
bear sin . Leviticus 20 . 20 , Leviticus 22 . 9
and die . Heb. to die
Reciprocal . Exodus 28 . 43 . bear not iniquity Numbers 1 . 51 . the stranger Numbers 18 . 1 . shall bear Numbers 18 . 32 . bear Ezekiel 23 . 35 . therefore 1 Peter 2 . 24 . his own self
do the service . Numbers 3 . 7
among . Numbers 18 . 20
Reciprocal . Exodus 27 . 21 . a statute for ever Leviticus 23 . 21 . a statute Numbers 14 . 34 . shall ye bear Numbers 31 . 30 . keep the Deuteronomy 12 . 12 . General Joshua 18 . 7 . the Levites John 1 . 29 . taketh Hebrews 9 . 28 . to bear
Reciprocal . Exodus 25 . 2 . offering Exodus 29 . 28 . is an heave Leviticus 7 . 14 . an heave Numbers 18 . 20 . no inheritance Numbers 18 . 21 . the tenth Numbers 31 . 30 . and give Deuteronomy 12 . 12 . General Deuteronomy 26 . 12 . the tithes Nehemiah 10 . 37 . and the tithes Luke 18 . 12 . I give
then ye shall . Numbers 18 . 19
a tenth part . Nehemiah 10 . 38
Reciprocal . Leviticus 6 . 20 . the offering Leviticus 7 . 14 . the priest's Numbers 15 . 21 . General Numbers 31 . 28 . one soul Numbers 31 . 29 . an heave Deuteronomy 12 . 12 . General 2 Chronicles 31 . 4 . the portion Hebrews 7 . 5 . to take
as though . Leviticus 6 . 19-23
the corn . Numbers 18 . 30 , Numbers 15 . 20 , Deuteronomy 15 . 14 , 2 Kings 6 . 27 , Hosea 9 . 1 , Hosea 9 . 2
Reciprocal . Leviticus 7 . 18 . be imputed Ezekiel 44 . 30 . all the firstfruits
and ye shall . Genesis 14 . 18 , Hebrews 6 . 20 , Hebrews 7 . 1-10
Reciprocal . Numbers 18 . 30 . the best
best . Heb. fat , Numbers 18 . 12
Reciprocal . Genesis 45 . 18 . the fat Exodus 29 . 28 . is an heave
the best . Numbers 18 . 28 , Genesis 43 . 11 , Deuteronomy 6 . 5 , Proverbs 3 . 9 , Proverbs 3 . 10 , Malachi 1 . 8 , Matthew 6 . 33 , Matthew 10 . 37-39 , Philippians 3 . 8 , Philippians 3 . 9
then it shall . Numbers 18 . 27
Reciprocal . Nehemiah 10 . 39 . the children
in every . Deuteronomy 14 . 22 , Deuteronomy 14 . 23
your reward . Matthew 10 . 10 , Luke 10 . 7 , 1 Corinthians 9 . 10-14 , 2 Corinthians 12 . 13 , Galatians 6 . 6 , 1 Timothy 5 . 17 , 1 Timothy 5 . 18
bear . Numbers 18 . 22 , Leviticus 19 . 8
pollute . Leviticus 22 . 2 , Leviticus 22 . 15 , Malachi 1 . 7 , 1 Corinthians 11 . 27 , 1 Corinthians 11 . 29
Reciprocal . Leviticus 22 . 9 . bear sin for it Ezra 2 . 63 . should not