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The Offering and the Basket
John Gill clarifies that the bullock and rams were not literally inside the basket but were brought at the same time. He suggests the basket, holding the bread, symbolizes the Gospel ministry, which 'carries' Christ, the Bread of Life, to God's people. All the elements were presented together as a unified offering for the priests' consecration.
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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…
John Gill
On Exodus 29:3
17th Century
Pastor
And thou shalt put them into one basket
The unleavened bread, cakes and wafers; this basket may be an emblem of the …
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 …