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Acknowledging God's Lordship
Commentators explain that the wave offering, where Aaron moved the breast and right thigh before the Lord, was a symbolic act. It acknowledged that God is the ultimate owner and Lord of all creation. This gesture dedicated the choicest parts to God before they were used for any other purpose.
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Leviticus
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Albert Barnes
On Leviticus 9:15–21
18th Century
Theologian
In this first complete series of offerings made by the high priest, the sacrifices take their appointed order; first, the sin-offering to make aton…
Charles Ellicott
On Leviticus 9:18–21
19th Century
Bishop
He slew also the bullock. —Better, and he slew, etc. With this peace offering, which was carried out according to the rul…
John Gill
On Leviticus 9:21
17th Century
Pastor
And the breasts and the right shoulder
The breasts of the bullock and the ram, and the right shoulders of them both:…
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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…