μετέσχηκεν followed by προσέσχηκεν is probably an intentional paronomasia, and is well supported by the MSS. (אDEKL). πρόσεσχεν AC.

13. μετέσχηκεν, “hath had part in.” The expression seems to be designedly indirect, with reference to the Virgin birth.

οὐδείς. Sacerdotal privileges were exclusively assigned to the tribe of Levi (Deuteronomy 10:8; Numbers 3:5-8). The attempt of King Uzziah, who was of the tribe of Judah, to assume priestly functions, had been terribly punished (2 Chronicles 26:3; 2 Chronicles 26:19).

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