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He sprinkled of it on the altar seven times, and anointed the altar and all its vessels, and the basin and its base, to sanctify them.
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The Perfect Covenant
Commentators highlight the specific act of sprinkling the altar seven times. This number, often associated with perfection and divine completion in the Bible, signified the altar's perfect consecration. Albert Barnes connects it directly to the covenant, suggesting this act emphasized the altar's role as the place where the covenant between God and His people was formally renewed and confirmed.
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Leviticus
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18th Century
Presbyterian
Sprinkled ... the altar seven times - The altar of burnt-offering was distinguished by this sevenfold sprinkling with the holy oil. The numb…
19th Century
Anglican
And he sprinkled thereof upon the altar seven times. — That is, the altar of burnt offering. This rite of sprinkling the …
17th Century
Reformed Baptist
And he sprinkled thereof upon the altar seven times The altar of burnt offering; the order for anointing it is given in (…
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The consecration of Aaron and his sons had been delayed until the tabernacle had been prepared, and the laws of the sacrifices given. Aaron and his…
