Deuteronômio 18
John MacArthur · Citado em PreceptAustin
Deuteronômio 18
MacArthur - The Levites lived in the cities assigned to them throughout the Land (Nu 35:1–8; Jos 21:1-42) while the priests lived near the central sanctuary, where they went to officiate in their appropriate course (cf. 1Ch 6:57–60). Levites assisted the priests (Nu 3, 4, 8). (MacArthur Study Bible) Currid - The Levites have been set apart as the firstborn in Israel, and their duty is primarily the service of the central sanctuary (Num. 3:1–4:49) (EPSC-Deuteronomy) In Nu 18:20 "the LORD said to Aaron (AND BY EXTENSION TO THE LEVITICAL PRIESTS), “You shall have no inheritance in their land nor own any portion among them; I am your portion and your inheritance among the sons of Israel." NET NOTE - The MT places the terms “priests” and “Levites” in apposition, thus creating an epexegetical construction in which the second term qualifies the first, i.e., “Levitical priests.” This is a way of asserting their legitimacy as true priests. The Syriac renders “to the priest and to the Levite,” making a distinction between the two, but one that is out of place here. Of his inheritance. This is a figurative way of speaking of the produce of the land the LORD will give to his people. It is the LORD’s inheritance, but the Levites are allowed to eat it since they themselves have no inheritance among the other tribes of Israel.
Deuteronômio 18
MacArthur - Both the OT (34:10) and the NT (Ac 3:22, 23; 7:37) interpret this passage as a reference to the coming Messiah, who like Moses would receive and preach divine revelation and lead His people (cf. Jn 1:21, 25, 43–45; 6:14; 7:40). In fact, Jesus was like Moses in several other ways: 1) He was spared death as a baby (Ex 2; Mt 2:13–23); 2) He renounced a royal court (Php 2:5–8; Heb 11:24–27); 3) He had compassion on His people (Nu 27:17; Mt 9:36); 4) He made intercession for the people (Dt 9:18; Heb 7:25); 5) He spoke with God face to face (Ex 34:29, 30; 2Co 3:7); and 6) He was the mediator of a covenant (Dt 29:1; Heb 8:6, 7). (MacArthur Study Bible) Deuteronomy 18:15 - H A Ironside Christ Jesus is the prophet who, like unto Moses, is the deliverer and leader of His people, freeing from Satan’s bondage and leading in triumph to the rest that remains for the people of God. He who was with the Father from all eternity, became man that He might qualify as the Mediator of our redemption. It was necessary that He partake of our nature apart from sin, that He might represent us before God and pay the penalty that we deserved. Now He is exalted as Prince and Savior, and we are to heed His voice, following Him as we journey on to the land of promise—to the inheritance laid up for us in Heaven. Great Prophet of our God, Our tongues shall bless Thy name, Through whom the joyful news Of free salvation came, The joyful news of sins forgiven, Of fears removed and peace with heaven. —Isaac Watts G Campbell