Exodus 29:19 - Exposition

The other ram . Compare Exodus 29:15 ; and see also Exodus 29:1 and Exodus 29:3 , where two rams had been mentioned. This second ram is called, "the ram of consecration" in Exodus 29:22 , and again in Le Exodus 8:22 . It was "by far the most peculiar part of the whole ceremony" ( S . Clark). It must be viewed as a "peace-offering" (Le Exodus 3:1-17 ), but one of a peculiar character. The application of the blood to the persons of the priests was altogether unique, and most significant. It was the crowning act of consecration, and implied the complete dedication of their life and of all their powers to the service of the Almighty.