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Seven days shall the son who is priest in his place put them on, when he comes into the tent of meeting to minister in the holy place.

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A Week of Consecration

Commentators explain that the successor to the high priest had to wear the sacred garments for seven consecutive days. This week-long period served as a full and solemn consecration, setting him apart for his holy duties before he could officially minister in the tabernacle.

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Exodus

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Albert Barnes

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

John Gill

On Exodus 29:30

17th Century

Pastor

And that son that is priest in his stead
The Targum of Jonathan is, ``who shall rise after him of his sons, not of t…

Matthew Henry

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 …