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You shall appoint Aaron and his sons, and they shall keep their priesthood: and the stranger who comes near shall be put to death.
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The Sanctity of the Priesthood
Commentators emphasize that the priesthood was a sacred and exclusive office. The appointment of Aaron and his sons was a solemn confirmation of their unique duties. The severe penalty for any "stranger"—defined as anyone not a priest, even a Levite—who tried to perform priestly tasks underscores the holiness God required for this specific role.
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19th Century
Anglican
Thou shalt appoint. —Or, number. The word is the same as the one used for the numbering of the Israelites genera…
17th Century
Reformed Baptist
And thou shalt appoint Aaron and his sons To the priestly office; this was done before, but is renewed for the confi…
Presbyterian
There was much work belonging to the priests' office, and there were now only Aaron and his two sons to do it; God appoints the Levites to attend t…
