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Speak to Eleazar the son of Aaron the priest, that he take up the censers out of the burning, and scatter you the fire yonder; for they are holy,
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Protecting Priestly Purity
Commentators explain that Eleazar, Aaron's son, was tasked with handling the censers to protect Aaron from ceremonial defilement. As High Priest, Aaron was about to intercede for the people and could not be made unclean by contact with the dead. This act also served to reinforce the priesthood's succession through Aaron's family.
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18th Century
Presbyterian
Aaron as High Priest and as one of those that offered incense (Numbers 16:17), could not be defiled by going among the dead.
The …
19th Century
Anglican
Speak to Eleazar the son of Aaron ... — Aaron was shortly to be employed in an act of priestly service and intercession, …
16th Century
Protestant
Speak unto Eleazar the son of Aaron. Since there is no manifestation of God’s wrath so conspicuous as not to be forgotten too often by man…
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17th Century
Reformed Baptist
Speak unto Eleazar the son of Aaron the priest His eldest son, that was to succeed him as high priest, and who perha…
A fire went out from the Lord, and consumed the two hundred and fifty men that offered incense, while Aaron, who stood with them, was preserved ali…
