COMPLETION OF THE COVENANT, AND ASCENT OF MOSES INTO THE CLOUD ON
SINAI.
EXPOSITION
THE RATIFICATION OF THE COVENANT. The giving of the Book of the
Covenant being now completed, Moses, having received directions with
respect to another ascent into the mount (Exodus 24:1, Exodus 24:2),
descended to... [ Continue Reading ]
EXPOSITION
THE SACRIFICIAL FEAST AND THE VISION OF GOD. After the covenant had
been ratified by the unanimous voice of the people, Moses proceeded to
carry out the injunctions with respect to Aaron, Nadab, Abihu, and the
elders, which he had received while still in the mount (see the
comment on Exod... [ Continue Reading ]
EXPOSITION
MOSES' ENTRY INTO THE CLOUD, AND FORTY DAYS' COMMUNE WITH GOD. It was
necessary now that Moses should receive full directions for the
external worship of God, the sanctuary, and the priesthood. Every
religion has something tangible and material about it—holy places,
holy things, rites, ce... [ Continue Reading ]