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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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Albert Barnes
On Leviticus 8:11
18th Century
Theologian
Sprinkled ... the altar seven times - The altar of burnt-offering was distinguished by this sevenfold sprinkling with the holy oil. The numb…
Charles Ellicott
On Leviticus 8:11
19th Century
Bishop
And he sprinkled thereof upon the altar seven times. — That is, the altar of burnt offering. This rite of sprinkling the …
John Gill
On Leviticus 8:11
17th Century
Pastor
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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Matthew Henry
On Leviticus 8:1–13
17th Century
Minister
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…