John Dummelow's Commentary on the Bible - Exodus 29:1-46
The Consecration of the PriesthoodCp. Leviticus 8, 9. The form of consecration consists of four things, (1) ablution (Exodus 29:4), (2) investiture with the holy garments (Exodus 29:5-9), (3) anointing with holy oil (Exodus 29:7), and (4) offering of sacrifices (Exodus 29:10).1. Without blemish] see on Exodus 12:5.2. Unleavened bread] see on Exodus 12:8. Tempered] RV ’mingled.’ Oil is a common ingredient of cakes in the East: see e.g. 1 Kings 17:12, and cp. Leviticus 2:5, Leviticus 2:6.4. Wash... read more
Expository Notes of Dr. Thomas Constable - Exodus 29:1-37
7. The consecration of the priests 29:1-37The Israelites carried out the instructions given here later. The record of this seven-day ritual appears in Leviticus 8. I shall defer comment since Moses explained the offerings and procedures specified in this chapter more fully in Leviticus. The facts that God specified this ceremony in such detail and Moses recorded it at such length point to its importance for Israel."To Israel had been granted the privilege of being a special people; to Aaron and... read more