Numbers 18:8

Charge, as stewards or dispensers (Calmet) of what is offered to me; part of which I abandon to your use, as long as your republic shall subsist. (Menochius) --- First-fruits, or "heave-offerings," which comprised also the victims, first-born, &c., over which the high priest had a general inspection. --- Office. Hebrew, "unction." Septuagint, "as a reward," or salary for your labour, in performing the duty of priest. (Calmet)