Numbers 8:16
“For they are wholly given unto me from among the children of Israel; instead of such as open every womb, even instead of the firstborn of all the children of Israel, have I taken them unto me.”
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Commentary
Trusted original commentary from respected historical Bible scholars and theologians.
Gill's ExpositionBaptist theologian, 1697–1771
For they are wholly given unto me from among the children of Israel,.... All of them, entirely, and most certainly; or,…
Barnes' NotesPresbyterian pastor, 1798–1870Numbers 8:5-22
The Levites could only undertake their duties Num. 3; 4 after the formal exchange of the Levites for the first-born Num…
Matthew HenryNonconformist minister, 1662–1714Numbers 8:5-26
We read before of the separating of the Levites from among the children of Israel when they were numbered, and the…
Cambridge BibleAcademic commentary, 1882–1921Numbers 8:5-26
The Levites
Num 8:5-22. Their purification and dedication, Num 8:23-26. The age of service. The passage is an expansion…