And the flesh — Namely of the holy offering, of which he is here treating; and therefore the general word is to be so limited; for other flesh one might eat in this case. That toucheth — After its oblation; which might easily happen, as it was conveyed from the altar to the place where it was eaten: for it was not eaten in the holy place, as appears, because it was eaten by the priests, together with the offerers, who might not come thither. The flesh — That is, the other flesh; that which shall not be polluted by any unclean touch. All that are clean — Whether priests or offerers, or guests invited to the feast.

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