Leviticus 8 - Introduction
THE INAUGURATION OF THE WORSHIP... [ Continue Reading ]
THE INAUGURATION OF THE WORSHIP... [ Continue Reading ]
_The Consecration of Aaron and his sons_(Leviticus 8:1-17) 1. See critical note on these Chapter s in App. I (_b_), pp. 159 ff. Instructions to consecrate Aaron and his sons have already been given, Exodus 29:1-37. The account given in this chapter follows very closely the words of Exodus 29, with... [ Continue Reading ]
_the bullock of the sin offering, and the two rams, and the basket_ As all the objects to be brought have already been prescribed in Exodus 29, they occur in this chapter with the definite article. The garments are described Exodus 28:39. The anointing oil was made by Bezalel (Exodus 37:29) accordin... [ Continue Reading ]
_the congregation_ A.V. by rendering -assembly" obscures the fact that the Heb. word is the same as in the preceding verse.... [ Continue Reading ]
(_a_) washing; cp. Exodus 29:4.... [ Continue Reading ]
(_b_) vesting; cp. Exodus 29:5-6. The garments are mentioned in a different order in Exodus 28:4, and some of them are there described more fully in Leviticus 8:6 ff. The reader may refer to the notes in Driver's commentary. The -linen breeches" (Exodus 28:42) are not mentioned here. _the coat_ the... [ Continue Reading ]
_And he placed the breastplate upon him_ The breastplate of Judgement, described Exodus 28:15-30; Exodus 39:8-21, was made of the same material as the ephod, and being twice as long as it was broad, became when folded a square of which each side was a span long, and served as a pocket to contain the... [ Continue Reading ]
_the mitre_ turban as R.V. mg. Heb. _miẓnépheth_in Lev. here and Leviticus 16:4 (the linen mitre) only: in Exod. (in the cognate passages) Exodus 28:4; Exodus 28:37; Exodus 28:39; Exodus 29:6; Exodus 39:28; Exodus 39:31. It was made of fine linen; tradition describes it as 24 ft. long, so it was pro... [ Continue Reading ]
Probably an interpolation, as (1) there is no parallel for it in Exodus 29, and (2) the LXX. places Leviticus 8:10 _b_after Leviticus 8:11.... [ Continue Reading ]
(_c_) anointing. The first definite variation from Exodus 29 is found in these verses. Exodus 29:7 contains the command: -Then shall thou take the anointing oil, and pour it upon his head, and anoint him." To this correspond the opening words of Leviticus 8:10, -And Moses took the anointing oil …" a... [ Continue Reading ]
_upon the altar seven times_ The sprinkling seven times is not enjoined in Exodus 29, but in Leviticus 8:36 of that ch. the sanctification of the altar is appointed for seven days, on each of which the altar is to be anointed.... [ Continue Reading ]
Aaron's sons are clothed with tunics, sashes, and caps. The tunics and sashes are not described; whether they were less elaborate than those of the high priest does not appear, but is probable. The caps (_headtires_R.V., _bonnets_A.V.) were of fine linen (Exodus 39:28), and the Heb. word is used onl... [ Continue Reading ]
(_d_) the sacrificial part of the rite, consisting of: (i) _The Sin-Offering_(Leviticus 8:14, cp. Exodus 29:10-14) A bullock, the most costly animal, appointed for -the anointed priest," or for -the whole congregation" (Leviticus 4:3; Leviticus 4:14), on which Aaron and his sons laid their hands ... [ Continue Reading ]
The Heb. words for -burned," -burnt" in these verses are different. That in Leviticus 8:16 means to make into sweet smelling smoke, and is cognate to the Heb. word for -incense"; it is used always of burning sacrificial victims as in Leviticus 8:20_; Leviticus 8:28_. The burning that is done outside... [ Continue Reading ]
(ii) _The Burnt-Offering_(18 21) The Burnt-Offering indicating complete surrender on the part of Aaron and his sons follows the sacrifice of atonement and purification. The ram is offered here by Moses, by Aaron for himself (Leviticus 9:2; Leviticus 9:12-13; Leviticus 16:3), for the people (Levitic... [ Continue Reading ]
_sprinkled_ See note on Leviticus 1:5; THREW AGAINST.... [ Continue Reading ]
_and the fat_ a different Heb. word from that in Leviticus 8:16_; Leviticus 8:25_, used here and in Leviticus 1:8; Leviticus 1:12 only. The fat of the intestines is probably indicated.... [ Continue Reading ]
_for a sweet savour_ See on Leviticus 1:9. _an offering made by fire_ See on Leviticus 23:8.... [ Continue Reading ]
(iii) _The ram of consecration_(22 36), cp. Exodus 29:19-26 The last sacrifice is that of the ram of consecration. As some portions are consumed by the offerers (Leviticus 8:31) it resembles the Peace-Offerings, but special rites are added, indicating the character and duties of the priestly office... [ Continue Reading ]
Moses then puts on the hands of Aaron and his sons (1) the fat and other parts of the sacrifice which were always burnt upon the altar (cp. Leviticus 3:9-10), (2) the right thigh (not _shoulder_R.V. mg. and A.V.) and (3) one of each of the oblations that were in the basket brought in accordance with... [ Continue Reading ]
The sacrifice having been offered Moses waves the breast and it is reserved as his portion. It has been asked Why, if Moses receives the breast as a priestly due, does he not also receive the right thigh and cakes? In answer it may be said that the whole ceremony is twofold in character. It is an in... [ Continue Reading ]
_And Moses took of the anointing oil_ In Exodus 29:21 this ceremony is enjoined _before_the offering of Leviticus 8:25 = Exodus 29:22-26. It is not clear whether the oil and the blood are mingled together for one sprinkling (here the word is a correct rendering of the Heb.), or whether each is sprin... [ Continue Reading ]
Anyone who was not unclean might eat the portions of the Peace-Offering which remained when the parts for sacrifice and for the priests were taken. On this occasion the flesh is eaten by Aaron and his sons only, and at the door of the tent of meeting. The ceremonies of the first day are repeated on... [ Continue Reading ]
_shall consecrate you_ See R.V. mg. for Heb. idiom, meaning to institute to a priestly office. The reference apparently is to filling the hand (see on Leviticus 8:25) with the joint sacrifices, which they were to offer.... [ Continue Reading ]
_shall ye abide day and night_ an additional command not given in Exodus 29.... [ Continue Reading ]