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"You shall take the other ram; and Aaron and his sons shall lay their hands on the head of the ram.
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The Ram of Consecration
Commentators identify this second ram as the "ram of consecration." They explain that this part of the ceremony was the most unique and essential feature of the entire ordination process. Its purpose was to formally inaugurate Aaron and his sons, using its blood and parts to impart the priestly character and empower them for their sacred duties.
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Exodus
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18th Century
Presbyterian
The consecration of the priests. See the notes to Leviticus 8–9.
Exodus 29:4: Door of the tabernacle - Entrance of the te…
19th Century
Anglican
The other ram. —Compare to Exodus 29:1, 15. This ram is called in Leviticus (Exodus 8:22) the ram of consecration<…
17th Century
Reformed Baptist
And you shall take the other ram The other of the two that was left, (Exodus 29:1) :
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Aaron and his sons were to be set apart for the priest's office with ceremony and solemnity.
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