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A Symbol of God's Presence
Commentators explain that the command to light the lamps, which immediately follows this verse, was deeply symbolic. It was meant to visually represent the special presence of God that had now been formally established among His people in the tabernacle.
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Albert Barnes
On Numbers 8:1–4
18th Century
Theologian
The actual lighting of the lamps (compare the marginal references) was to be done to set forth symbolically the special presence which God had now …
John Gill
On Numbers 8:1
17th Century
Pastor
And the Lord spoke unto Moses
Whether immediately after the offerings of the princes, or at another time, is not cer…
Matthew Henry
On Numbers 8:1–4
17th Century
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Aaron himself lighted the lamps, thus representing his Divine Master. The Scripture is a light shining in a dark place ([Reference 2 Peter…