Num 18:8-14 | TNotes | STEP | Summary for Num 18:8-14: 18:8-14 The priests and Levites were to be supported by the sacrificial system (see, e.g., Lev 7:28-36 ). God’s appointed representatives deserve compensation for their efforts (cp. Matt 10:9-10 ; 1 Cor 9:3-10 ).

a18:8-14►

bLev 7:28-36►

cMatt 10:9-10►

d1 Cor 9:3-10►

e18:9-11►

fExod 28:1►

g29:44-46►

hNum 18:10►

i18:11-12►

j18:14►

kLev 27:28-29►

‏ Numbers 18:8-14

Summary for Num 18:8-14: 18:8-14 ^a The priests and Levites were to be supported by the sacrificial system (see, e.g., Lev 7:28-36 ^b). God’s appointed representatives deserve compensation for their efforts (cp. Matt 10:9-10 ^c; 1 Cor 9:3-10 ^d).
Summary for Num 18:9-11: 18:9-11 ^e The most holy offerings were consumed only by Aaron and his sons, the priests set apart to serve in God’s presence (Exod 28:1 ^f; 29:44-46 ^g).

• This portion was a holy offering presented to God, and the priests had to respect it as such (Num 18:10 ^h). Other categories of offerings provided food for the priests and their families (18:11-12 ⁱ), but only if they were ceremonially clean.
18:14 ^j Offerings specially set apart for the Lord were available to Aaron and his extended family. The Hebrew term used here refers to the complete consecration of things or people to the Lord, either by destroying them or by giving them as an offering (see Lev 27:28-29 ^k); the second sense is intended here.