Exodus 29:1 - Exposition

This is the thing that thou shalt do to them — i.e; "This is the ceremonial that thou shalt use on the occasion." There is a tacit reference to Exodus 28:41 , which had announced that the priests were to be consecrated. Take one young bullock . The offerings were to be provided beforehand, so as to be in readiness when the investiture and anointing were over. Hence they are mentioned first. Rams without blemish . Literally "perfect." On the offence to God of offering him blemished offerings, see Malachi 1:6-14 .