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Every day shall you offer the bull of sin-offering for atonement: and you shall cleanse the altar, when you make atonement for it; and you shall anoint it, to sanctify it.

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The Sanctified Altar

Commentators explain that the altar, a symbol of Christ, was cleansed not because it was sinful, but to teach a vital lesson. The ritual demonstrated that reconciliation with God is only possible through blood atonement. The altar was made holy so it could sanctify the sacrifices, just as Christ's perfect, sinless sacrifice makes believers holy and acceptable to God.

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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 29:36

19th Century

Bishop

You shall cleanse the altar, when you have made an atonement for it. —Rather, by making an atonement for it. The…

John Calvin

John Calvin

On Exodus 29:36

16th Century

Theologian

And thou shalt offer every day a bullock. Since the ancient altar was no less a type of Christ than the priest was, it may naturally be as…

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John Gill

John Gill

On Exodus 29:36

17th Century

Pastor

And you shall offer every day a bullock for a sin offering
for atonement
That is, every…

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 …