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Baptist theologian, 1697–1771
Gill's Exposition
Every thing devoted in Israel shall be thine. Fields, houses, cattle, &c. if absolutely devoted to the Lord, they were the priest's; but if devoted to certain uses, they were appropriated to those…
The priest's service is called a warfare; and who goes a warfare at his own charges? As they were well employed, so they were well provided for, and well paid. None shall serve God for nought. All…
Academic commentary, 1882–1921
Cambridge Bible
Every thing devoted Heb. ḥçrem. An object placed under a ḥçremor ban was wholly given up to God and could not be redeemed. Gold and silver or other valuable articles might be captured in war, and…