And the LORD spake unto Aaron, Behold, I also have given thee the charge of mine heave offerings of all the hallowed things of the children of Israel; unto thee have I given them by reason of the anointing, and to thy sons, by an ordinance for ever.
I also have given thee the charge of mine heave offerings. A recapitulation is made in this passage of certain perquisites specially appropriated to the maintenance of the priests. They were parts of the votive and free-will offerings, including both meat and bread, wine and oil, and the first-fruits, which formed a large and valuable item.