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The Symbolic Eighth Day
Commentators explain that 'the eighth day' marks the official start of the priesthood's ministry, immediately following the seven-day consecration. Scholar Charles Ellicott compares this to a newborn entering the covenant on the eighth day, symbolizing a new beginning and the priests' full entry into their sacred duties after a period of purification.
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Leviticus
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Albert Barnes
On Leviticus 9:1–6
18th Century
Theologian
(Leviticus 9:1) On the eighth day – that is, on the first day after the week of consecration.
([Reference Leviti…
Charles Ellicott
On Leviticus 9:1
19th Century
Bishop
And it came to pass on the eighth day. —That is, the day following the seven days of consecration. () According to ancient tradition this …
John Calvin
On Leviticus 9:1
16th Century
Theologian
And it came to pass on the eighth day. Here it is related how Aaron and his sons, after the time of their consecration was completed, bega…
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John Gill
On Leviticus 9:1
17th Century
Pastor
And it came to pass on the eighth day
When the seven days of consecration were ended, as Ben Gersom, the day followi…
Matthew Henry
On Leviticus 9:1–21
17th Century
Minister
These many sacrifices, which were all abolished by the death of Christ, teach us that our best services need washing in his blood, and that the gui…