Deuteronomy 18:5
“For the LORD thy God hath chosen him out of all thy tribes, to stand to minister in the name of the LORD, him and his sons for ever.”
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Gill's ExpositionBaptist theologian, 1697–1771
For the Lord thy God hath chosen him out of all thy tribes,.... That is, has chosen the tribe of Levi out of all the…
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
Sam. and some Codd. of LXX read: to stand before the Lord[thy God to minister[unto him and to bless in his name, as in…
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