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A Symbol of Total Cleansing
Commentators explain that the washing of Aaron and his sons was a complete bathing of the entire body, not just their hands and feet. This symbolized the total spiritual cleansing and purification from sin required for those who would serve in God's holy presence.
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Leviticus
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Albert Barnes
On Leviticus 8:6
18th Century
Theologian
Washed them with water - Moses caused them to bathe entirely (), not merely to wash their hands and feet, as they were to do in their daily …
Charles Ellicott
On Leviticus 8:6
19th Century
Bishop
And washed them with water. —As the first initiatory rite of the consecration, Moses caused Aaron and his sons to bathe (…
John Gill
On Leviticus 8:6
17th Century
Pastor
And Moses brought Aaron and his sons
To the laver which was in the court of the tabernacle and washed th…
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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…