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John Gill's Exposition on Leviticus 27:9

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Exposition of the Old and New Testament
John Gill (1697–1771) · 18th-century historical commentary
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And if [it be] a beast whereof men bring an offering to the Lord, etc.] That is, it such a creature is devoted, which is of that kind which are used in sacrifice to the Lord, such as bullocks, sheep, goats, rams, and lambs: all that [any man] giveth of such unto the Lord shall be holy; shall be set apart to sacred uses, and not applied to profane or common uses, but either were for the use of the altar or of the priests; or the price of them for the repair of the sanctuary, according as they were devoted.
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