Deuteronomy 18:3
“And this shall be the priest's due from the people, from them that offer a sacrifice, whether it be ox or sheep; and they shall give unto the priest the shoulder, and the two cheeks, and the maw.”
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Gill's ExpositionBaptist theologian, 1697–1771
And this shall be the priest's due from the people, from them that offer sacrifice,.... Not from the priests, as Jarchi…
Barnes' NotesPresbyterian pastor, 1798–1870
For “maw” read stomach, which was regarded as one of the richest and choicest parts. As the animal slain may be…
Matthew HenryNonconformist minister, 1662–1714Deuteronomy 18:1-8
Magistracy and ministry are two divine institutions of admirable use for the support and advancement of the kingdom of…
Cambridge BibleAcademic commentary, 1882–1921
And this shall be the priests" due, etc.] Heb. mishpaṭ, as in 1Sa 2:13, where render: and the priests" due from the…