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He sent young men of the children of Israel, who offered burnt offerings and sacrificed peace-offerings of oxen to Yahweh.

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Offerings of Dedication & Peace

Commentators explain that the two types of sacrifices had specific meanings. The burnt offerings symbolized the nation's complete dedication and consecration to God. The peace offerings signified communion and fellowship with God, expressing gratitude for being brought into His covenant.

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Exodus

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Albert Barnes

Albert Barnes

On Exodus 24:5

18th Century

Theologian

Young men of the children of Israel - See (Exodus 19:22; Exodus 28:1; Leviticus 1:5).

Burnt of…

Charles Ellicott

Charles Ellicott

On Exodus 24:5

19th Century

Bishop

Young men ... who offered burnt offerings.—It should be noted that, even after the appointment of the Levitical priesthood, the ac…

Charles Spurgeon

Charles Spurgeon

On Exodus 24:3–8

19th Century

Preacher

There is a double power about the blood: towards God, an atonement (that is, the blood sprinkled on the altar); and towards ourselves, a sense of r…

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John Calvin

John Calvin

On Exodus 24:5

16th Century

Theologian

And he sent young men of the children of Israel. He either means that they were the sacrificial attendants (victimarios), by whos…

John Gill

John Gill

On Exodus 24:5

17th Century

Pastor

And he sent young men of the children Israel
To the altar under the hill he had these young men, according to Jarchi…

Matthew Henry

Matthew Henry

On Exodus 24:1–8

17th Century

Minister

A solemn covenant was made between God and Israel. Very solemn it was, typifying the covenant of grace between God and believers, through Christ. A…

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