“Which the Lord commanded to be given them of the children of Israel, in the day that he anointed them, by a statute for ever throughout their generations.”
On the day they were anointed, the Lord commanded that the Israelites give this to them as their perpetual share for the generations to come. The anointing day command and the perpetual-share designation connect the priestly provisions to the covenant's permanent institutions: the Sabbath, the Passover, and the priesthood are all lasting ordinances established by divine command. The generations to come who will benefit from the priestly community's service will also support that community through the fellowship offering portions. The generations who receive atonement from the priestly ministry will also provide for the priestly ministry's sustenance.
COMMUNITY REFLECTIONS
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