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God's Public Appointment
Commentators like Calvin and Gill highlight that this ceremony was public to show everyone that Aaron's priesthood was a divine appointment, not a result of Moses's family favoritism. This affirms the principle from Hebrews 5:4 that one does not take this honor upon himself but is called by God. God established the priesthood with His authority before the entire community.
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Leviticus
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Albert Barnes
On Leviticus 8:2
18th Century
Theologian
A bullock ... two rams ... a basket - compare Exodus 29:1-3. This shows the coherence of this part of Leviticus with the latter part of Exod…
Charles Ellicott
On Leviticus 8:2
19th Century
Bishop
Take Aaron and his sons.: That is, order them to come and to bring with them the sacred vestments and the sacrifices to t…
John Calvin
On Leviticus 8:2
16th Century
Theologian
Take Aaron. He more clearly explains the mode of anointing and investing the priests by appointing the place and the assistants; for he co…
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John Gill
On Leviticus 8:2
17th Century
Pastor
Take Aaron, and his sons with him That is, order them to come, or send a message to them, that they appear at such a time…
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…