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A possible source of the confusion may stem from the use of "partake" by St. Paul in 1 Corinthians 17: | A possible source of the confusion may stem from the use of "partake" by St. Paul in 1 Corinthians 17: | ||
Because the loaf of bread is one, we, though many, are one body, for we all partake of the one loaf ([https://bible.usccb.org/bible/1corinthians/10?16 1 Cor 10:16-17]) | |||
The word "partake" can be found in the Old Testament, such as in God's instructions to Aaron on sacrifices, | The word "partake" can be found in the Old Testament, such as in God's instructions to Aaron on sacrifices, | ||
"You shall eat them in a most holy place; every male may partake of them. As holy, they belong to you." ([https://bible.usccb.org/bible/numbers/18:10 Nm 18:10]) | "You shall eat them in a most holy place; every male may partake of them. As holy, they belong to you." ([https://bible.usccb.org/bible/numbers/18:10 Nm 18:10]) | ||