Ex 29:1-35. CONSECRATING THE PRIESTS AND THE ALTAR.
1. hallow them, to minister unto me in the priest's office--The
act of inaugurating the priests was accompanied by ceremonial
solemnities well calculated not only to lead the people to entertain
exalted views of the office, but to impress those functionaries
themselves with a profound sense of its magnitude and importance. In
short, they were taught to know that the service was for them as well
as for the people; and every time they engaged in a new performance of
their duties, they were reminded of their personal interest in the
worship, by being obliged to offer for themselves, before they were
qualified to offer as the representatives of the people.
this is the thing that thou shalt do--Steps are taken at the
beginning of a society, which would not be repeated when the social
machine was in full motion; and Moses, at the opening of the
tabernacle, was employed to discharge functions which in later periods
would have been regarded as sacrilege and punished with instant death.
But he acted under the special directions of God.
JFB.
Outline
The sacrifice and ceremony for the consecration of the
priests. (1-37)
The continual burnt-offerings, God's promise to dwell among
Israel. (38-46)
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