Leviticus 9:23-10:11

Matthew Henry's Complete Commentary - Leviticus 9:23-24

We are not told what Moses and Aaron went into the tabernacle to do, Lev. 9:23. Some of the Jewish writers say, ?They went in to pray for the appearance of the divine glory;? most probably they went in that Moses might instruct Aaron how to do the service that was to be done there?burn incense, light the lamps, set the show-bread, etc., that he might instruct his sons in it. But, when they came out, they both joined in blessing the people, who stood expecting the promised appearance of the... read more

John Gill

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - Leviticus 9:23

And Moses and Aaron went into the tabernacle of the congregation ,.... They went out of the court where the altar of burnt offering stood, and where Aaron had been offering the sacrifices; and they went into the holy place, where stood the altar of incense, the shewbread table, and the candlestick; and it is probable Moses went in with Aaron thither, to show him how to offer the incense, to order the shewbread on the table, and to light and trim the lamps of the candlestick; and so Jarchi... read more

Adam Clarke

Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - Leviticus 9:23

Moses and Aaron went into the tabernacle - It is supposed that Moses accompanied Aaron into the tabernacle to show him how to offer the incense, prepare the lamps and the perfume, adjust the shew-bread, etc., etc. And the glory of the Lord appeared - To show that every thing was done according to the Divine mind, The glory of Jehovah appears unto all the people; A fire came out from before the Lord, and consumed the burnt-offering. This was the proof which God gave upon extraordinary... read more

John Calvin

John Calvin's Commentary on the Bible - Leviticus 9:23

Verse 23 23.And Moses and Aaron went into the tabernacle This is a repetition of the same statement, except that what had been said of Aaron only is now also ascribed to Moses, i.e., that he blessed the people, but for a different reason, for although he was God’s prophet, yet Aaron, in right of his office, was the only mediator. What follows, “the glory of the Lord appeared,” may be read separately, viz., that the majesty of God was manifested in some conspicuous sign; or else it is connected... 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

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Leviticus 9:8-23

The first act of the new priesthood is sacrifice, by which reconciliation was ceremonially effected; the second ( Leviticus 9:22 , Leviticus 9:23 ), a double benediction. As soon as the people are reconciled to him, God's blessing abundantly pours itself on them. The sacrifice is: 1 . For themselves, showing the weakness of the Aaronic priesthood. 2 . For the people, showing its power. read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Leviticus 9:8-24

Aaron's first priestly services. Moses officiated as the priest of the Lord until the consecration of Aaron and his sons was completed. Now they enter upon their functions, and the verses recited furnish us with an account of their first services. In reviewing these we notice— I. THE OFFERINGS . 1 . Aaron's offering for himself. 2 . The offerings for the people. II. THE BLESSING . 1 . The blessing from the altar ( Leviticus 9:22 ). (a) the beatitudes... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Leviticus 9:23

Moses (for the last time) and Aaron (for the first time) went into the tabernacle in the character of priest. During this visit Moses committed to Aaron the care of the things within the tabernacle, as he had already given him the charge of all connected with the sacrifices of the court. Not till after this is Aaron fully initiated into his office. "No man taketh this honour unto himself, but he that is called of God, as was Aaron" ( Hebrews 5:4 ). On coming out from the tabernacle,... read more

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