And you shall be unto me a kingdom of priests, and a holy nation. These are the words which you shall speak unto the children of Israel.
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George Leo Haydock
AD 1849
Priestly kingdom. "Priests and kings "Chaldean. You shall rule over the Chanaanites, and you shall offer sacrifice to me, at least, by slaying the paschal lamb. This kingdom shall not be merely of a civil nature; it shall be also sacred. The whole nation shall be holy, separated from the pagans, and consecrated to me. (Menochius)