Leviticus 7:36

On the day they were anointed, the LORD commanded that this be given them by the sons of Israel. It is a permanent portion for the generations to come.

Berean Standard Bible

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Study note

Setting — The LORD issues a command to the sons of Israel regarding the priestly portion on the day Aaron and his sons were anointed. This directive follows the detailed regulations for various offerings in Leviticus 7.

The words — The text highlights צִוָּ֨ה (tzi.Vah), meaning he commanded, and מָשְׁח֣/וֹ (ma.she.Ch/o), meaning anointed. These terms anchor the directive to a specific historical moment of priestly consecration.

The thread — The anointing event appears in Exodus 40:13, where Moses clothes and consecrates Aaron, and in Leviticus 8:12, where oil is poured on Aaron’s head. Leviticus 8:30 records Moses sprinkling oil and blood on Aaron and his garments to complete the consecration.

Why it lands — The text establishes the priestly portion as a permanent, non-negotiable provision for the generations following the initial consecration. A reader must recognize the enduring nature of God’s command regarding priestly support and apply that principle to ongoing obedience.

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The Hebrew words

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King James Version

Which the Lord commanded to be given them of the children of Israel, in the day that he anointed them, by a statute for ever throughout their generations.

Cross-references

Leviticus 8:12 He also poured some of the anointing oil on Aaron’s head and anointed him to consecrate him.
Leviticus 8:30 Next, Moses took some of the anointing oil and some of the blood that was on the altar and sprinkled them on Aaron and his garments, and on his sons and their garments. So he consecrated Aaron and his garments, as well as Aaron’s sons and their garments.
Exodus 40:13 And you are to clothe Aaron with the holy garments, anoint him, and consecrate him, so that he may serve Me as a priest.