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A Symbolic Dedication
Commentators explain that Aaron didn't literally wave thousands of Levites. Instead, he likely performed a symbolic gesture, such as waving his hands toward them. This act of a 'wave-offering' signified that the Levites were being wholly dedicated to God for His service on behalf of the entire nation.
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Charles Ellicott
On Numbers 8:11
19th Century
Bishop
And Aaron shall offer the Levites before the Lord for an offering. —Literally, and Aaron shall wave the Levites as a …
Charles Spurgeon
On Numbers 8:9–12
19th Century
Preacher
There is no true way of serving God without the atonement.
Leave that out, and you have left out the vital part of the whole.
What serv…
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John Gill
On Numbers 8:11
17th Century
Pastor
And Aaron shall offer the Levites before the Lord Or "wave" F18 them, as a wave offering, which was moved to a…
Matthew Henry
On Numbers 8:5–26
17th Century
Minister
Here we have directions for the solemn ordination of the Levites. All Israel must know that they did not take this honor to themselves, but were ca…