Leviticus8
English Standard Version
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2 and his with him, and the and the and the of the and the and the of .
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4And as the Lord him, and the was at the of the of .
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32And what of the and the you shall up with .
33And you shall not the of the of for , until the of your are , for it will take to you.
34As has been , the Lord has to be to for you.
35At the of the of you shall and for , what the Lord has , so that you do not , for so I have been .
36And and his the that the Lord .
Study Guide
Public-domain commentary and original-language notes for Leviticus 8.
Chapter Summary
In this chapter: The consecration of Aaron and his sons. (1–13). The offerings of consecration. (14–36).
vv1-13
The consecration of Aaron and his sons had been delayed until the tabernacle had been prepared, and the laws of the sacrifices given. Aaron and his sons were washed with water, to signify that they ought to purify themselves from all sinful dispositions, and ever after to keep themselves pure. Christ washes those from their sins in his own blood whom he makes kings and priests to our God, Re 1:5, 6; and those that draw near to God must be washed in pure water, Heb 10:22. The anointing of Aaron was to typify the anointing of Christ with the Spirit, which was not given by measure to him. All believers have received the anointing.
vv14-36
In these types we see our great High Priest, even Christ Jesus, solemnly appointed, anointed, and invested with his sacred office, by his own blood, and the influences of his Holy Spirit. He sanctifies the ordinances of religion, to the benefit of his people and the honour of God the Father; who for his sake accepts our worship, though it is polluted with sin. We may also rejoice, that he is a merciful and faithful High Priest, full of compassion to the feeble-minded and tempest-tossed soul. All true Christians are consecrated to be spiritual priests. We should seriously ask ourselves, whether in our daily walk we study to maintain this character? and abound in spiritual sacrifices, acceptable to God through Christ? If so, still there is no cause for boasting. Let us not despise our fellow-sinners; but remembering what we have done, and how we are saved, let us seek and pray for their salvation.
Key Words
דָבַר: perhaps properly, to arrange; but used figuratively (of words), to speak; rarely (in a destructive sense) to subdue
מֹשֶׁה: Mosheh, the Israelite lawgiver
אָמַר: to say (used with great latitude)
לָקַח: to take (in the widest variety of applications)
אַהֲרוֹן: Aharon, the brother of Moses
בֵּן: a son (as a builder of the family name), in the widest sense (of literal and figurative relationship, including grandson, subject, nation, quality or condition, etc., (like father or brother), etc.)
בֶּגֶד: a covering, i.e. clothing; also treachery or pillage
מִשְׁחָה: unction (the act); by implication, a consecratory gift
שֶׁמֶן: grease, especially liquid (as from the olive, often perfumed); figuratively, richness
פַּר: a bullock (apparently as breaking forth in wild strength, or perhaps as dividing the hoof)
Cross References
Leviticus 8The original divine command and detailed blueprint for the consecration ritual described here.
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The original divine blueprint and instruction for the consecration ritual of Aaron and his sons.
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Direct poetic description of the precious anointing oil running down Aaron's head and beard.
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New Testament fulfillment showing Jesus suffered outside the gate, typified by burning the bullock outside the camp.
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Direct command for placing ram's blood on the right ear, thumb, and great toe.
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Prescribed instructions for offering the fat, kidneys, and right shoulder of the consecration ram.
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Command to sprinkle anointing oil and blood upon Aaron, his sons, and their garments.
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The command to seethe the flesh of the consecration ram in the holy place.
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Command for the seven-day duration of the consecration ceremony.
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New Testament application of the priests' washing with water to believers drawing near to God.
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Christ washing believers in His blood, making them spiritual kings and priests to God.
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The direct command for vesting Aaron with the coat, robe, ephod, and breastplate.
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The specific instruction to put the mitre and the holy crown upon Aaron's head.
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The command to take the anointing oil and pour it on Aaron's head.
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The exact legislative instruction being executed for the consecration's sin offering.
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Identical ritual applying blood to ear, thumb, and toe for cleansing a leper.
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Command to burn any remaining consecration flesh or bread that is not eaten.
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The detailed recipe and sacred restrictions regarding the holy anointing oil.
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The prescription for placing the Urim and Thummim inside the high priest's breastplate.
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The prescription to cleanse and anoint the altar daily to sanctify it.
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The divine patterns for the coats, girdles, and bonnets of Aaron's sons.
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The prior instruction for the presentation and burning of the ram for the burnt offering.
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Instruction to cut the ram into pieces and wash its inwards and legs.
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New Testament parallel of inward and outward cleansing required to draw near to God.
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Moses' designated portion of the wave offering from the ram of consecration.
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Further legislation regarding the high priest upon whose head the anointing oil was poured.
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Seven-day consecration period for the altar in Ezekiel's temple vision.
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Matches the pattern of Moses doing precisely as the Lord commanded him.
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Christ washing believers from sins in His blood to make them priests.
Supported by Matthew Henry