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Moses' Temporary Priestly Role
Commentators explain that Moses performed priestly duties, like lighting the lamps, because Aaron and his sons had not yet been formally consecrated. This highlights Moses' unique, temporary role in establishing the tabernacle's worship according to God's specific instructions before handing the duties over to the designated priests.
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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 40:25
19th Century
Bishop
He lighted the lamps. — When the proper time came, that is, at evening. (Leviticus 24:3.)
John Gill
On Exodus 40:25
17th Century
Pastor
And he lighted the lamps before the Lord
The seven lamps belonging to it: this, though it was the business of the pr…
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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…