Exodus 29:7-9 KJV,NLT

Matthew Henry's Complete Commentary - Exodus 29:1-37

Here is, I. The law concerning the consecration of Aaron and his sons to the priest's office, which was to be done with a great deal of ceremony and solemnity, that they themselves might be duly affected with the greatness of the work to which they were called, and that the people also might learn to magnify the office and none might dare to invade it. 1. The ceremonies wherewith it was to be done were very fully and particularly appointed, because nothing of this kind had been done before,... read more

John Gill

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - Exodus 29:7

Then thou shall take the anointing oil , After ordered to be made of principal spices, myrrh, cinnamon, calamus, cassia, and oil olive, Exodus 30:23 . and pour it upon his head, and anoint him ; this was done, according to Jarchi, in the form of the letter "chi" as before; the oil was put upon his head and between his eyebrows, and he joined them with his finger: Aben Ezra thinks this was done before the mitre was put upon his head, for upon the head was the oil only poured; but... read more

John Gill

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - Exodus 29:8

And thou shalt bring his sons ,.... Order the sons of Aaron to come to the same place where he was: and put coats upon them : such as were ordered to be made for them, Exodus 28:40 . read more

John Gill

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - Exodus 29:9

And thou shalt gird them with girdles (Aaron and his sons) ,.... Aaron with the girdle of the ephod, and with the girdle of needlework, and his sons with common girdles made for them; all which showed what strength, diligence, and expedition were necessary for the discharge of their office: and put the bonnets on them ; upon their heads, which differed only from the high priest's mitre in the manner of rolling or wrapping, as has been observed on Exodus 28:39 , and the priest's... read more

Adam Clarke

Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - Exodus 29:7

Then shalt thou take the anointing oil - It appears, from Isaiah 61:1 , that anointing with oil, in consecrating a person to any important office, whether civil or religious, was considered as an emblem of the communication of the gifts and graces of the Holy Spirit. This ceremony was used on three occasions, viz., the installation of prophets, priests, and kings, into their respective offices. But why should such an anointing be deemed necessary? Because the common sense of men taught... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Exodus 29:1-33

The rites of consecration for the priesthood. The next portion of the Divine directions relates to the formal investiture of Aaron and his sons with the priests' office. This was to be made the occasion of a solemn and imposing ceremonial. "The rites of consecration proclaimed the necessity of holiness—a holiness not their own, but imputed to them by the grace of God; and following upon this, and flowing from the same source, a plentiful endowment of gifts for their sacred office, with the... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Exodus 29:1-37

THE CONSECRATION OF THE PRIESTS . From the description of the priestly attire, the Divine Law-giver passed to the form of priestly consecration, whereof investiture in the "holy garments" was a part. The ceremony of consecration was to consist of four things:— 1 . Ablution; 2 . Investiture; 3 . Chrism or Anointing with oil; and 4 . Sacrifice. In the directions given, we have, first, the preparation of the offerings ( Exodus 29:1-3 ); secondly, directions for... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Exodus 29:1-37

The Consecration of the first High Priest. Aaron may be viewed as either I. AS A TYPE OF CHRIST , he typifies especially Christ's priestly character. II. AS A PATTERN TO MINISTERS , Aaron is read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Exodus 29:7

The Chrism or Anointing . The anointing oil had been mentioned previously in Exodus 25:6 , when "spices" had been required from the congregation to form a portion of it. Its composition is given in Exodus 30:23-25 ; a passage from which we gather that it was exceedingly rich and costly. And pour it upon his head. Compare Psalms 133:2 . While ablution is a rite common to many religions, the religious use of unction is peculiar to the Mosaic and the Christian. In the Mosaic it... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Exodus 29:8

Thou shalt bring his sons . See Exodus 29:4 . They were to be brought to the door of the tabernacle. Put coats upon them . The investiture of the high priest consisted of nine acts (see the comment on Exodus 29:5 ); that of the ordinary priests of three only. 1 . The putting on of the linen tunics. 2 . The girding with the girdles. 3 . The putting on of the cap. They do not seem to have been anointed, as Aaron was, by having the holy oil poured upon their heads, but only... read more

Matthew Henry's Complete Commentary - Exodus 29:1-37

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - Exodus 29:7

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - Exodus 29:8

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - Exodus 29:9

Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - Exodus 29:7

The Pulpit Commentary - Exodus 29:1-33

The Pulpit Commentary - Exodus 29:1-37

The Pulpit Commentary - Exodus 29:1-37

The Pulpit Commentary - Exodus 29:7

The Pulpit Commentary - Exodus 29:8

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