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.”

¹⁸ Any male among Aaron’s descendants^(A) may eat it. It is a permanent portion^[a](B) throughout your generations from the food offerings to the Lord. Anything that touches the offerings will become holy.”^(C)

²² The priest, who is one of Aaron’s sons and will be anointed to take his place, is to prepare it. It must be completely burned as a permanent portion for 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.”