But if the man have no kinsman to recompense the trespass unto, let the trespass be recompensed unto the LORD, [even] to the priest; beside the ram of the atonement, whereby an atonement shall be made for him.
Ver. 8. Unto the Lord, even to the priest.] The priest is the Lord's receiver. a So Heb 7:6-9 Tithes are due to the ministers of Christ "that liveth," because due to him, and they are in his stead. 2Co 5:20
a Sacerdos est vicarius et quasi haeres. - Dio.