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Leviticus 8:22-36

The Pulpit Commentary on Leviticus 8:22-36

The Pulpit Commentary · Joseph S. Exell and contributors · Public domain

The ram of consecration.

This and the ceremonies connected form the principal subject of the verses now recited. We notice—

I. THAT IT WAS A PEACE OFFERING.

1. The first ram was a burnt offering.

2. Burnt offerings were usually accompanied by peace offerings.

II. THAT ITS BLOOD WAS USED IN A REMARKABLE WAY.

1. It was sprinkled upon Aaron.

(a) On the tip of his right ear, to express obedience (). And our Lord's obedience was unto death ().

(b) On the thumb of the right hand, to express the service of doing. Christ fulfilled all righteousness, and finished the work that was given him to do (; ; ; ; ).

(c) On the great toe of the right foot, to express the ways. All the ways of Jesus were infinitely pleasing to God (; , ; ).

(d) The comprehensive teaching here is the complete consecration of all faculties and energies (see ).

2. It was sprinkled upon Aaron's sons.

III. THAT IT FILLED THE HANDS OF AARON AND HIS SONS.

1. It was treated as a wave offering.

2. The ceremonies of the consecration lasted seven days.

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