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Obedience Precedes Ritual
Commentators note that Moses himself performed this priestly duty before Aaron and his sons were formally consecrated. This highlights a key principle: the sanctity of the tabernacle's elements came first from God's express command, with the later anointing serving as a symbol and seal of that pre-existing holiness. Obedience to God's word is the foundation of true worship.
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Exodus
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Albert Barnes
On Exodus 40:23–29
18th Century
Theologian
Moses performed these priestly functions (Exodus 28:1 note), before the holy things with which they were performed were anointed. The t…
Charles Ellicott
On Exodus 40:23
19th Century
Bishop
He set the bread in order upon it.—Arranged, i.e., the twelve loaves in two rows, as was afterwards commanded to…
John Gill
On Exodus 40:23
17th Century
Pastor
And he set the bread in order upon it before the Lord
The shewbread, the twelve cakes of it, in two rows, six in a…
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Matthew Henry
On Exodus 40:16–33
17th Century
Minister
When the tabernacle and its furnishings were prepared, they did not delay setting it up until they came to Canaan; but, in obedience to the will of…