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Take Aaron and his sons with him, and the garments, and the anointing oil, and the bull of the sin-offering, and the two rams, and the basket of unleavened bread;
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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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18th Century
Presbyterian
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…
19th Century
Anglican
Take Aaron and his sons.: That is, order them to come and to bring with them the sacred vestments and the sacrifices to t…
16th Century
Protestant
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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17th Century
Reformed Baptist
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…
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…
