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Leviticus 8:23

Leviticus 8:23
And he slew it; and Moses took of the blood of it, and put it upon the tip of Aaron's right ear, and upon the thumb of his right hand, and upon the great toe of his right foot.

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Barnes' NotesPresbyterian pastor, 1798–1870Leviticus 8:14-36

Moses as the mediator of the covenant of the Law Gal 3:19; Heb 8:6 was called to perform the priestly functions, in…

Adam ClarkeMethodist theologian, 1762–1832

Put it upon the tip of Aaron's right ear, etc. - See this significant ceremony explained in the note on Exo 29:20…

Matthew HenryNonconformist minister, 1662–1714Leviticus 8:14-30

The covenant of priesthood must be made by sacrifice, as well as other covenants, Psa 50:5. And thus Christ was…

Cambridge BibleAcademic commentary, 1882–1921Leviticus 8:22-36

(iii) The ram of consecration(22 36), cp. Exo 29:19-26

The last sacrifice is that of the ram of consecration. As some…