E.W. Bullinger's Companion Bible Notes - Leviticus 8:1
spake. Indicating a new subject. See note on Leviticus 5:14 . The ritual is prescribed in Exodus 28:1-43 and Lev 29:1-37 . Now the appointment to the priestly office resumes the instructions broken off in Exodus. read more
Bridgeway Bible Commentary - Leviticus 8:1-36
8:1-10:20 THE PRIESTHOOD ESTABLISHEDOrdination of the priests (8:1-36)After giving instruction concerning the sacrifices, Moses put into practice God’s commands for the ordination (or dedication) of the priests. (For the details and meaning of this ordination ceremony see notes on Exodus 29:1-37.)First Moses washed the priests, symbolizing cleansing, then clothed and anointed them, symbolizing their appointment to office (8:1-13). (For the significance of the priests’ clothing see notes on... read more