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A Holy Calling's Demands
Commentators explain that this verse introduces a multi-step, symbolic process to "hallow" or set apart the priests. This included washing, clothing, anointing, and sacrifice. Such an elaborate ritual was necessary to prepare sinful men for the holy task of ministering before a perfect God.
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Exodus
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Albert Barnes
On Exodus 29:1–37
18th Century
Theologian
The consecration of the priests. See the notes to Leviticus 8–9.
Exodus 29:4: Door of the tabernacle - Entrance of the te…
Charles Ellicott
On Exodus 29:1
19th Century
Bishop
This is the thing that thou shalt do unto them to hallow them. — The consecration of the priests had been commanded in th…
John Calvin
On Exodus 29:1
16th Century
Theologian
And this is the thing that you shall do unto them. Since I will again repeat and more fully explain these things as they are written in Le…
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John Gill
On Exodus 29:1
17th Century
Pastor
And this is the thing that you shall do to them: To Aaron and his sons: to "hallow" them; to sanctify them, set them apar…
Matthew Henry
On Exodus 29:1–37
17th Century
Minister
Aaron and his sons were to be set apart for the priest's office with ceremony and solemnity.
Our Lord Jesus is the great High Priest of our …