_A.M. 2514. B.C. 1490._ This chapter gives an account of the consecration of Aaron and his sons before the congregation. Moses washes and dresses them, Leviticus 8:1. Anoints the tabernacle, with its utensils, and Aaron, Leviticus 8:10. Clothes his sons, Leviticus 8:13. Offers for them a sin- offer... [ Continue Reading ]
_The Lord spake unto Moses_ This is here premised to show that Moses did not confer the priesthood upon his brother Aaron because of his relation or affection to him, but by God's appointment. _Take Aaron, and his sons with him_ All directions which were needful being given respecting sacrifices, an... [ Continue Reading ]
_All the congregation_ The elders, who represented all, and as many of the people as would and could get thither, that all might be witnesses both of Aaron's commission from God, and of his work and business.... [ Continue Reading ]
_The holy crown_ The crown signified the dignity of the high- priest, and its being termed _holy_, the sanctity of his person and office. Thus he was a type of Christ, crowned with glory and honour, perfectly holy, and consecrated for evermore.... [ Continue Reading ]
_He sprinkled thereof upon the altar seven times_ To signify the singular use and holiness of it, which it was not only to have in itself, but to communicate to all the sacrifices laid upon it. And thus does the blood of atonement give efficacy to all the services of believers, and render them accep... [ Continue Reading ]
_He poured the oil upon Aaron's head_ In a plentiful manner, as appears from Psalms 133:2, whereas other persons and things were only sprinkled with it; because his unction was to typify the anointing of Christ with the Spirit, which was not given by measure to him. A measure of the same anointing i... [ Continue Reading ]
_The bullock_ There were, indeed, seven bullocks to be offered at his consecration, one every day; but here he mentions only one, because he here describes only the work of the first day.... [ Continue Reading ]
_Moses took the blood, &c., and purified the altar_ This ceremony of touching the altar with blood emphatically signified that all the services which they offered to God partook of their impurity, and that the very altar which consecrated their oblations was defiled by their unhallowed touch. But th... [ Continue Reading ]
_The bullock and his flesh he burned_ As commanded, Exodus 29:14. The priests were not to eat of their own sin-offering, (Leviticus 6:23,) to teach them that they could not make a proper atonement for their own sins, much less for the sins of others; though God was pleased to appoint their eating th... [ Continue Reading ]
_He brought the ram_ Hereby they gave God the glory of this great honour which was put upon them, and returned him praise for it; and also signified the devoting themselves and all their services to the honour of God. Thus Paul thanked Jesus Christ for _putting him into the ministry_, and devoted hi... [ Continue Reading ]
_He_ Either Moses, as in the following clause, or some other person by his appointment; which may be the reason why he is not named here, as he is to the sprinkling of the blood, which was an action more proper to the priest, and more essential to the sacrifice.... [ Continue Reading ]
_He brought the ram of consecration_ This was brought for a peace-offering, Exodus 29:19; Exodus 29:31. The order wherein these sacrifices were brought, was most rational; for first, a sacrifice for sin was offered, (Leviticus 8:14,) as an acknowledgment of their unworthiness; then followed the _who... [ Continue Reading ]
Leviticus 8:29 ; LEVITICUS 8:31. _Moses's part_ Who, at this time administering the priest's office, was to receive the priest's wages. _Boil the flesh_ That which was left of the ram, and particularly the breast, which was said to be Moses's part, (Leviticus 8:29,) and by him was given to Aaron, th... [ Continue Reading ]
_Seven days_ In each of which the same ceremonies were to be repeated, and other rites to be performed. _He_ Either God or Moses; for the words may be spoken by Moses, either in God's name or in his own.... [ Continue Reading ]
_Abide at the door of the tabernacle day and night_ Apply yourselves assiduously to the service of God and the business of your consecration. Let nothing divert you from your sacred duty. Gospel ministers are compared to those that served at the altar, (1 Corinthians 9:13,) and being solemnly dedica... [ Continue Reading ]
_So Aaron and his sons did all things_ And thus the _covenant of life and peace_ (Mal 2:5) was made with them. But after all the ceremonies used in their consecration, one point was reserved for the honour of Christ's priesthood. They were _made priests without an oath; but Christ with an oath. Hebr... [ Continue Reading ]