²⁸ This will belong to Aaron and his sons as a regular portion from the Israelites, for it is a contribution. It will be the Israelites’ contribution from their fellowship sacrifices, their contribution to the Lord.

²¹ They must wash their hands and feet so that they will not die; this is to be a permanent statute^(A) for them, for Aaron and his descendants throughout their generations.”

¹¹ Then he will take off his garments, put on other clothes,^(A) and bring the ashes outside the camp to a ceremonially clean place.

¹⁵ The priest is to remove a handful of fine flour and olive oil from the grain offering, with all the frankincense that is on the offering, and burn its memorial portion on the altar as a pleasing aroma to the Lord.

⁹ It belongs to Aaron and his sons, who are to eat it in a holy place, for it is the holiest portion for him from the food offerings to the Lord; this is a permanent rule.”

Support for the Priests and Levites

⁸ Then the Lord spoke to Aaron, “Look, I have put you in charge of the contributions^(A) brought to me. As for all the holy offerings^(B) of the Israelites, I have given them to you and your sons as a portion and a permanent statute.^(C)

¹¹ “The contribution of their gifts also belongs to you. I have given all the Israelites’ presentation offerings^(A) to you and to your sons and daughters as a permanent statute.^(B) Every ceremonially clean person in your house may eat it.

¹⁹ “I give to you and to your sons and daughters all the holy contributions that the Israelites present to the Lord as a permanent statute. It is a permanent covenant of salt^(A) before the Lord for you as well as your offspring.”