And the LORD spoke unto Aaron,
Behold, I also have given you the duties of my heave offerings of all the hallowed things of the children of Israel; unto you have I given them as a portion to you, and to your sons, by an ordinance forever.
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George Leo Haydock
AD 1849
Charge, as stewards or dispensers (Calmet) of what is offered to me; part of which I abandon to your use, as long as your republic shall subsist. (Menochius)
First-fruits, or "heave-offerings "which comprised also the victims, first-born, over which the high priest had a general inspection.
Office. Hebrew, "unction. "Septuagint, "as a reward "or salary for your labour, in performing the duty of priest. (Calmet)