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Albert Barnes

Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - Leviticus 9:7

It is to be remarked that Aaron offers no peace-offering for himself. It was enough that he should participate in the peace-offerings of the consecration Leviticus 8:31, and in the two peace-offerings about to be sacrificed for the people.His sin-offering was probably regarded not so much as a sacrifice for his own actual sins as a typical acknowledgment of his sinful nature and of his future duty to offer for his own sins and those of the People. See marginal references. “The law maketh men... read more

Joseph Benson

Joseph Benson's Commentary of the Old and New Testaments - Leviticus 9:6-7

Leviticus 9:6-7. The glory of the Lord The glorious manifestation of God’s powerful and gracious presence. Go and offer Moses had hitherto sacrificed, but now he resigns his work to Aaron, and actually gives him that commission which from God he had received for him. For thyself and for the people The order is very observable; first for thyself, otherwise thou art unfit to do it for the people. Hereby God would teach us, both the deficiency of this priesthood, and how important it is... read more

Donald C. Fleming

Bridgeway Bible Commentary - Leviticus 9:1-24

The priests begin their duties (9:1-24)Immediately after the seven-day ordination period, Aaron and his sons began their duties. Before acting as the representatives of others, they offered a sin offering for their own cleansing and a burnt offering for their own dedication (9:1-14). After this they offered four sacrifices on behalf of Israel: a sin offering, to indicate that the people were cleansed from sin; a burnt offering, to indicate that they were dedicated to God; a cereal offering, to... read more

E.W. Bullinger

E.W. Bullinger's Companion Bible Notes - Leviticus 9:7

said unto Aaron. Showing that Aaron did not take this honour upon himself. Hebrews 5:4 , Hebrews 5:5 . offer = prepare. Hebrew. 'asah. App-43 . thy sin offering. Ancient Jewish interpretation refers this "calf" (Leviticus 9:8 ) to the sin of the golden calf. The People's share in that sin is referred to in Leviticus 9:15 . Compare Ex. Lev 32:35 , "they made (Exodus 32:1 ) the calf which Aaron made" (Leviticus 9:4 ). make an atonement. See note on Exodus 29:33 . Compare Exodus 28:41 . ... read more

Thomas Coke

Thomas Coke Commentary on the Holy Bible - Leviticus 9:7

Leviticus 9:7. Make an atonement for thyself, and for the people— See Hebrews 5:3; Hebrews 7:27; Hebrews 9:7. Houbigant renders this clause, for thyself and for thy family; following and approving the LXX, who give the same interpretation. REFLECTIONS.—They who are ordained for the service of the ministry must know no idleness. Woe to the slumbering shepherds! Aaron and his sons must immediately on their consecration enter on the service. 1. They must begin the work of sacrificing. As their own... read more

Thomas Constable

Expository Notes of Dr. Thomas Constable - Leviticus 9:7-21

Moses’ command to Aaron and his obedience 9:7-21Aaron first offered a sin offering (Leviticus 9:8-11) and then a burnt offering for himself (Leviticus 9:12-14). By offering them he acknowledged publicly that he was a sinner and needed forgiveness. Then he presented four offerings for the Israelites (Leviticus 9:15-21): sin, burnt, meal, and peace. The variety of the sacrifices and sacrificial animals stands out more than their quantity. This probably indicates that the purpose of these... read more

John Dummelow

John Dummelow's Commentary on the Bible - Leviticus 9:1-24

Installation of Aaron and his SonsThe ceremonial of consecration is repeated daily for seven days (Leviticus 8:33 see Exodus 29:35). On the eighth day Aaron and his sons formally assume office. Aaron first sacrifices for himself (Leviticus 9:7-14) and then for the people (Leviticus 9:15-21). The solemn blessing of the people follows (Leviticus 9:22-23), after which fire from the Lord descends and consumes the sacrifices upon the altar (Leviticus 9:24).7. Aaron did not approach the altar till... read more

Charles John Ellicott

Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers - Leviticus 9:7

(7) And Moses said unto Aaron.—Though he was now the duly-installed high priest, yet he did not approach the altar till he was solemnly called upon by Moses to do it, thereby showing the authorised representatives of the people that Aaron did not take this honour to himself, but that it was the call of God by Moses. Hence, the remark of the Apostle, “And no man taketh this honour unto himself, but he that is called of God, as was Aaron; so also Christ glorified not himself to be made an high... read more

William Nicoll

Expositor's Bible Commentary - Leviticus 9:1-24

THE INAUGURATION OF THE TABERNACLE SERVICELeviticus 9:1-24AARON and his sons having now been solemnly consecrated to the priestly office by the ceremonies of seven days, their formal assumption of their daily duties in the tabernacle was marked by a special service suited to the august occasion, signalised at its close by the appearance of the glory of Jehovah to assembled Israel, in token of His sanction and approval of all that had been done. It would appear that the daily burnt offering and... read more

William Nicoll

Expositor's Bible Commentary - Leviticus 9:7-21

THE ORDER OF THE OFFERINGSLeviticus 9:7-21"And Moses said onto Aaron. Draw near unto the altar, and offer thy sin offering, and thy burnt offering, and make atonement for thyself, and for the people: and offer the oblation of the people, and make atonement for them; as the Lord commanded. So Aaron drew near unto the altar, and slew the calf of the sin offering, which was for himself. And the sons of Aaron presented the blood unto him: and he dipped his finger in the blood, and put it upon the... read more

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