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"You shall take the ram of consecration, and boil its flesh in a holy place.

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A Sacred & Exclusive Meal

Commentators explain that boiling the ram's flesh was for a sacred meal concluding the priests' consecration. This meal was to be eaten only by Aaron and his sons in the court of the tabernacle, a designated "holy place." This act emphasized their unique, set-apart status before God and the community.

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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…

Charles Ellicott

Charles Ellicott

On Exodus 29:31–34

19th Century

Bishop

THE FEAST UPON THE CONSECRATION OFFERINGS.

Having digressed in Exodus 29:27 from his main subject (the consecration of Aaro…

John Gill

John Gill

On Exodus 29:31

17th Century

Pastor

And you shall take the ram of the consecration
For the other ram was cut in pieces and burnt, even the whole of it:<…

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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 …