In each generation, the high priest who succeeds Aaron must prepare this same offering. It belongs to the Lord and must be burned up completely. This is a permanent law.

Commentaries

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Albert Barnes

Albert Barnes

AlbertBarnes

18th Century
Presbyterian
18th Century

It shall be wholly burnt—literally, “it shall ascend in fire as a whole burnt-offering.”

Charles Ellicott

Charles Ellicott

CharlesEllicott

19th Century
Anglican
19th Century

And the priest of his sons. —That is, any one of his descendants who succeeds to the high priesthood is to do the same in…

John Gill

John Gill

JohnGill

17th Century
Reformed Baptist
17th Century

And the priest of his sons that is anointed in his stead
shall offer it
The successor…

Matthew Henry

Matthew Henry

MatthewHenry

17th Century
Presbyterian
17th Century

The law of the burnt offerings required of the priests a great deal of care and work; the flesh was completely burnt, and the priests had nothing b…