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The Goal of All Ritual
Commentators explain that God's promise to "dwell among" Israel is the ultimate purpose behind all the detailed instructions for the tabernacle and priesthood. The elaborate rituals were not ends in themselves, but the means to establish a relationship and allow a holy God to live in the midst of His people.
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Exodus
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Albert Barnes
On Exodus 29:38–46
18th Century
Theologian
(Exodus 29:38) The continual burnt-offering - The primary purpose of the national altar is set forth here. The victim slain ever…
Charles Ellicott
On Exodus 29:45
19th Century
Bishop
I will dwell among the children of Israel.— It must not be supposed that the fulfillment of this promise was effected by …
Charles Spurgeon
On Exodus 29:44–45
19th Century
Preacher
Not without the lamb, you see; that morning and evening sacrifice must be the token and the way of God's dealing with his people.
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John Gill
On Exodus 29:45
17th Century
Pastor
And I will dwell among the children of Israel
In the tabernacle ordered to be built for him, and which, when built, …
Matthew Henry
On Exodus 29:38–46
17th Century
Minister
A lamb was to be offered on the altar every morning, and a lamb every evening. This typified the continual intercession which Christ ever lives to …