Leviticus 9:1

Matthew Henry's Complete Commentary - Leviticus 9:1-7

Orders are here given for another solemnity upon the eighth day; for the newly-ordained priests were set to work immediately after the days of their consecration were finished, to let them know that they were not ordained to be idle: He that desires the office of a bishop desires a good work, which must be looked at with desire, more than the honour and benefit. The priests had not so much as one day's respite from service allowed them, that they might divert themselves, and receive the... read more

John Gill

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - Leviticus 9:1

And it came to pass on the eighth day ,.... When the seven days of consecration were ended, as Ben Gersom, the day following them, so soon was Aaron called to the execution of his office; and so both the Targum of Jonathan and Jarchi make it to be the eighth day of the consecration, or the day after the anointing of Aaron and his sons, and which they both say was the beginning, or first day of Nisan, the day the tabernacle was erected by Moses: but that seems to have been set up before the... read more

Adam Clarke

Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - Leviticus 9:1

On the eighth day - This was the first day after their consecration, before which they were deemed unfit to minister in holy things, being considered as in a state of imperfection. "All creatures," says Ainsworth, "for the most part were in their uncleanness and imperfection seven days, and perfected on the eighth; as children by circumcision, Leviticus 12:2 , Leviticus 12:3 ; young beasts for sacrifice, Leviticus 22:27 ; persons that were unclean by leprosies, issues, and the like, ... read more

John Calvin

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

Verse 1 1.And it came to pass on the eighth day We have here related how Aaron and his sons, after the time of their consecration was fulfilled, began to execute their office. It was necessary that He should be his brother’s disciple, in order to follow the pattern laid down by God. And we must bear in mind that Moses, who was not appointed priest by a solemn rite, sanctified the others, in order that the authority and the efficacy of the outward sign should rest in God alone. This, therefore,... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Leviticus 9:1-6

On the eighth day. The seven days of consecration being now over, Aaron for the first time offers a sin offering and burnt offering for himself, and a sin offering, a burnt offering, a peace offering, and a meat offering for the congregation. He is still instructed by Moses as to what he is to do, but it is through him that the command is given to the people to present their offerings, and it is he that slays the victims and offers their blood. His own sin offering is a young calf , or... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Leviticus 9:1-6

Appearing together before God. It is true that we are always "in the presence of the Lord." "He is not far from any one of us." "He compasses our path and our lying down: he besets us behind and before." There is no man who at any moment may not use the prophet's words, "The Lord, before whom I stand." But it is also true that God would have us place ourselves consciously and in company before him; that we should gather together at his house and worship in "his holy temple." We gain... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Leviticus 9:1-7

The eighth day. There is sacred mystery in the numbers of Holy Scripture well worthy of attention. We have an example before us. I. ON THIS DAY THE CONSECRATIONS WERE COMPLETED . 1 . The eighth is a day signalized by sanctity. 2 . These things point to gospel times. 3 . But what has this to do with the "eighth day"? II. THAT ON THIS DAY THE LORD WAS TO APPEAR . ( Leviticus 9:4 .) 1 . This promise had an immediate fulfillment.... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Leviticus 9:1-24

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Leviticus 9:1-24

A sign expected and received. cf. 2 Chronicles 5:13 , 2 Chronicles 5:14 ; Ezra 6:10-22 ; Acts 1:1-26 , Acts 2:1-47 . We have now before us the hopeful fashion in which Aaron and his sons entered upon their work. The consecration being completed on the eighth day, Moses directed them to take for themselves a sin offering and a burnt offering, and to receive at the hands of the people similar offerings, and, in addition, a bullock and a ram for peace offerings, with the usual... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Leviticus 9:1-24

Subject: God's glory manifested in the blessedness of his people. The priests enter upon their office, offer sacrifices for themselves and the people, and receive tokens of Jehovah's presence and blessing. "And Aaron lifted up his hand towards the people," etc. ( Leviticus 9:22-24 ). The main facts described are: 1 . The joint blessing of the mediator of the Law and the high priest on the people, the solemn conclusion of the consecration and inauguration. 2 . The glory of... read more

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