What is the meaning of Leviticus 7:35? This is the portion • “Portion” signals a defined, God-ordained share. • The priests did not choose what they wanted; the LORD assigned it (Numbers 18:8–11). • Scripture often ties blessing to portion: “The LORD is the portion of my inheritance” (Psalm 16:5). Here, the portion is literal food, yet it also shows God’s care for His ministers (Deuteronomy 18:1-5). • By stating “This is,” the verse anchors the rule—no debate, no change, a settled statute (Leviticus 7:34). of the food offerings to the LORD • Food offerings (also called “offerings made by fire”) rise as a pleasing aroma to God (Leviticus 3:11). • Although consumed on the altar, part is reserved for His priests. The altar first, the servants second—God’s honor comes before human need (Exodus 29:25). • The phrase reminds us that what sustains the priest is first an act of worship; provision flows from devotion. for Aaron and his sons • God singles out Aaron’s family for priestly service (Exodus 28:1). • Their share underscores both privilege and responsibility: – Privilege: continual access to holy things (Hebrews 5:1-4). – Responsibility: strict obedience, illustrated when Nadab and Abihu violated God’s command (Leviticus 10:1-2). • This hereditary line pictures Christ, our High Priest, and points to a broader priesthood of believers (1 Peter 2:9) who also live from what is offered to God—spiritually, not by fire and fat, but by faith and obedience. since the day they were presented • A specific starting point: the consecration ceremony (Leviticus 8:2, 30). • “Presented” conveys public recognition and divine commissioning (Numbers 8:10-11). • From that day forward, the provision never lapses. God’s calling brings God’s supply—yesterday, today, and tomorrow (Philippians 4:19). to serve the LORD as priests • Service is the aim; provision is the means. The portion frees them to focus on worship, teaching, and intercession (Numbers 3:3; Malachi 2:7). • The wording ties servant and Sovereign together—priests belong to the LORD before they belong to the people (Ezekiel 44:15-16). • In Christ, every believer is called “a royal priesthood” (1 Peter 2:9). While our portion is not altar meat, God still supplies what we need to fulfill our calling (2 Corinthians 9:8). summary Leviticus 7:35 establishes a perpetual, God-assigned share of the sacrificial offerings for Aaron’s priestly line. The verse highlights God’s faithfulness to provide for those He appoints, underscores the sanctity of service rendered first to Him, and foreshadows the spiritual provision given to all who serve Him today. |
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