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Seven days you shall make atonement for the altar, and sanctify it: and the altar shall be most holy; whatever touches the altar shall be holy.

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An Utterly Sacred Altar

The seven-day process of atonement was to make the altar 'most holy.' Commentators note the original Hebrew is even stronger, describing it as 'holiness of holinesses.' This extreme sanctity was necessary because this altar was the designated place for sacrifices that mediated the relationship between a holy God and His people.

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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 29:37

19th Century

Bishop

An altar most holy. —Heb., an altar, holiness of holinesses.

Whatsoever toucheth the altar sh…

John Gill

John Gill

On Exodus 29:37

17th Century

Pastor

Seven days you shall make atonement for the altar, and
sanctify it
That it might be thoroughly fit to hav…

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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 …