5Take it of them, that they may be to do the service of the tabernacle of the congregation; and thou shalt give them unto the Levites, to every man according to his service.
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And he gave some, apostles; and some, prophets; and some, evangelists; and some, pastors and teachers; …
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Behold my servant, whom I uphold; mine elect, in whom my soul delighteth; I have put my spirit upon him: he shall bring forth judgment to the Gentiles. …
This is a faithful saying, and these things I will that thou affirm constantly, that they which have believed in God might be careful to maintain good works. These things are good and profitable unto men.
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Commentary
Matthew Henry’s Complete Commentary on the Bible (1710)
(vv. 1-9)Here is the offering of the princes to the service of the tabernacle. Observe, I. When it was; not till it was fully set up , Num. 7:1. When all things were done both about the tabernacle itself, and the camp of Israel which surrounded it, according to the directions given, then they began their presents, probably about the eighth day of the second month. Note, Necessary observances must always ta…
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