Exodus 29:36

Exodus 29:36 in Multiple Translations

Berean Standard Bible BSB

Sacrifice a bull as a sin offering each day for atonement. Purify the altar by making atonement for it, and anoint it to consecrate it.

King James Version KJV

And thou shalt offer every day a bullock for a sin offering for atonement: and thou shalt cleanse the altar, when thou hast made an atonement for it, and thou shalt anoint it, to sanctify it.

American Standard Version ASV

And every day shalt thou offer the bullock of sin-offering for atonement: and thou shalt cleanse the altar, when thou makest atonement for it; and thou shalt anoint it, to sanctify it.

Bible in Basic English BBE

Every day an ox is to be offered as a sin-offering, to take away sins: and by this offering on it, you will make the altar clean from sin; and you are to put oil on it and make it holy.

Free Bible Version FBV

Every day you are to sacrifice a bull as a sin offering for forgiveness. When you do this the altar needs to be purified. Anoint it to make it holy.

Geneva Bible 1599 GNV

And shalt offer euery day a calfe for a sinne offring, for reconciliation: and thou shalt cleanse the altar, when thou hast offred vpon it for reconciliation, and shalt annoynt it, to sanctifie it.

Young's Literal Translation YLT

and a bullock, a sin-offering, thou dost prepare daily for the atonements, and thou hast atoned for the altar, in thy making atonement on it, and hast anointed it to sanctify it;

World English Bible WEB

Every day you shall offer the bull of sin offering for atonement. You shall cleanse the altar when you make atonement for it. You shall anoint it, to sanctify it.

Noah Webster Bible WBS

And thou shalt offer every day a bullock for a sin-offering for atonement; and thou shalt cleanse the altar, when thou hast made an atonement for it, and thou shalt anoint it, to sanctify it.

Douay-Rheims 1899 DRV

And thou shalt offer a calf for sin every day for expiation. And thou shalt cleanse the altar when thou hast offered the victim of expiation, and shalt anoint it to sanctify it.

Translation for Translators T4T

Each of those seven days you must also sacrifice a young bull as an offering to me, in order that I may forgive sins. Also, you must make another offering ◄to make the altar pure in my sight/in order that I will consider the altar to be pure►. You must also anoint the altar with olive oil, to ◄set it apart/dedicate it►.

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Berean Amplified Bible — Exodus 29:36

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Exodus 29:36 Interlinear (Deep Study)

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HEB וּ/פַ֨ר חַטָּ֜את תַּעֲשֶׂ֤ה לַ/יּוֹם֙ עַל הַ/כִּפֻּרִ֔ים וְ/חִטֵּאתָ֙ עַל הַ/מִּזְבֵּ֔חַ בְּ/כַפֶּרְ/ךָ֖ עָלָ֑י/ו וּ/מָֽשַׁחְתָּ֥ אֹת֖/וֹ לְ/קַדְּשֽׁ/וֹ

וּ/פַ֨ר par H6499 bullock Conj | N-ms

חַטָּ֜את chaṭṭâʼâh H2403 sin N-fs

תַּעֲשֶׂ֤ה ʻâsâh H6213 to make V-Qal-Imperf-2ms

לַ/יּוֹם֙ yôwm H3117 day Prep | N-ms

עַל ʻal H5921 upon Prep

הַ/כִּפֻּרִ֔ים kippur H3725 atonement Art | N-mp

וְ/חִטֵּאתָ֙ châṭâʼ H2398 to sin Conj | V-Piel-2ms

עַל ʻal H5921 upon Prep

הַ/מִּזְבֵּ֔חַ mizbêach H4196 altar Art | N-ms

בְּ/כַפֶּרְ/ךָ֖ kâphar H3722 to atone Prep | V-Piel-Inf-a | Suff

עָלָ֑י/ו ʻal H5921 upon Prep | Suff

וּ/מָֽשַׁחְתָּ֥ mâshach H4886 to anoint Conj | V-Qal-2ms

אֹת֖/וֹ ʼêth H853 Obj. DirObjM | Suff

לְ/קַדְּשֽׁ/וֹ qâdash H6942 to consecrate Prep | V-Piel-Inf-a | Suff

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Hebrew Word Reference — Exodus 29:36

וּ/פַ֨ר par H6499 "bullock" Conj | N-ms

This Hebrew word means a young bull or ox, often used as a sacrifice in the Bible. In Exodus, a bullock is used as an offering to God. The word describes a strong and powerful animal.

Definition: young bull, steer, bullock

Usage: Occurs in 119 OT verses. KJV: ([phrase] young) bull(-ock), calf, ox. See also: Genesis 32:16; Numbers 28:20; Psalms 22:13.

חַטָּ֜את chaṭṭâʼâh H2403 "sin" N-fs

This word describes sin, guilt, or punishment for sin, and also the sacrifice or purification made to atone for it. It is used in the Bible to describe the consequences and solutions for sin. The KJV translates it as 'punishment' or 'sin'.

Definition: sin, sinful thing

Usage: Occurs in 270 OT verses. KJV: punishment (of sin), purifying(-fication for sin), sin(-ner, offering). See also: Genesis 4:7; Numbers 12:11; Psalms 25:7.

תַּעֲשֶׂ֤ה ʻâsâh H6213 "to make" V-Qal-Imperf-2ms

This verb means to make or do something, and is used over 2,600 times in the Bible. It is first used in Genesis 1:7 to describe God's creation of the world and is also used in Exodus 31:5 to describe the work of skilled craftsmen.

Definition: : make(OBJECT) 1) to do, fashion, accomplish, make 1a) (Qal) 1a1) to do, work, make, produce 1a1a) to do 1a1b) to work 1a1c) to deal (with) 1a1d) to act, act with effect, effect 1a2) to make 1a2a) to make 1a2b) to produce 1a2c) to prepare 1a2d) to make (an offering) 1a2e) to attend to, put in order 1a2f) to observe, celebrate 1a2g) to acquire (property) 1a2h) to appoint, ordain, institute 1a2i) to bring about 1a2j) to use 1a2k) to spend, pass 1b) (Niphal) 1b1) to be done 1b2) to be made 1b3) to be produced 1b4) to be offered 1b5) to be observed 1b6) to be used 1c) (Pual) to be made

Usage: Occurs in 2286 OT verses. KJV: accomplish, advance, appoint, apt, be at, become, bear, bestow, bring forth, bruise, be busy, [idiom] certainly, have the charge of, commit, deal (with), deck, [phrase] displease, do, (ready) dress(-ed), (put in) execute(-ion), exercise, fashion, [phrase] feast, (fight-) ing man, [phrase] finish, fit, fly, follow, fulfill, furnish, gather, get, go about, govern, grant, great, [phrase] hinder, hold (a feast), [idiom] indeed, [phrase] be industrious, [phrase] journey, keep, labour, maintain, make, be meet, observe, be occupied, offer, [phrase] officer, pare, bring (come) to pass, perform, pracise, prepare, procure, provide, put, requite, [idiom] sacrifice, serve, set, shew, [idiom] sin, spend, [idiom] surely, take, [idiom] thoroughly, trim, [idiom] very, [phrase] vex, be (warr-) ior, work(-man), yield, use. See also: Genesis 1:7; Genesis 34:19; Exodus 18:24.

לַ/יּוֹם֙ yôwm H3117 "day" Prep | N-ms

The Hebrew word 'yom' refers to a day, which can be a literal 24-hour period or a figurative space of time. It is used in the Bible to describe a wide range of time periods, from a single day to a year or a lifetime. The word 'yom' is used in many different contexts throughout the Bible.

Definition: : day/when/time/period 1) day, time, year 1a) day (as opposed to night) 1b) day (24 hour period) 1b1) as defined by evening and morning in Genesis 1 1b2) as a division of time 1b2a) a working day, a day's journey 1c) days, lifetime (pl.) 1d) time, period (general) 1e) year 1f) temporal references 1f1) today 1f2) yesterday 1f3) tomorrow

Usage: Occurs in 1930 OT verses. KJV: age, [phrase] always, [phrase] chronicals, continually(-ance), daily, ((birth-), each, to) day, (now a, two) days (agone), [phrase] elder, [idiom] end, [phrase] evening, [phrase] (for) ever(-lasting, -more), [idiom] full, life, as (so) long as (... live), (even) now, [phrase] old, [phrase] outlived, [phrase] perpetually, presently, [phrase] remaineth, [idiom] required, season, [idiom] since, space, then, (process of) time, [phrase] as at other times, [phrase] in trouble, weather, (as) when, (a, the, within a) while (that), [idiom] whole ([phrase] age), (full) year(-ly), [phrase] younger. See also: Genesis 1:5; Genesis 33:13; Exodus 23:15.

עַל ʻal H5921 "upon" Prep

This Hebrew word means on or above something, like a physical object or a situation. It can also imply a sense of responsibility or accountability, as in being on behalf of someone.

Definition: prep 1) upon, on the ground of, according to, on account of, on behalf of, concerning, beside, in addition to, together with, beyond, above, over, by, on to, towards, to, against 1a) upon, on the ground of, on the basis of, on account of, because of, therefore, on behalf of, for the sake of, for, with, in spite of, notwithstanding, concerning, in the matter of, as regards 1b) above, beyond, over (of excess) 1c) above, over (of elevation or pre-eminence) 1d) upon, to, over to, unto, in addition to, together with, with (of addition) 1e) over (of suspension or extension) 1f) by, adjoining, next, at, over, around (of contiguity or proximity) 1g) down upon, upon, on, from, up upon, up to, towards, over towards, to, against (with verbs of motion) 1h) to (as a dative)

Usage: Occurs in 4493 OT verses. KJV: above, according to(-ly), after, (as) against, among, and, [idiom] as, at, because of, beside (the rest of), between, beyond the time, [idiom] both and, by (reason of), [idiom] had the charge of, concerning for, in (that), (forth, out) of, (from) (off), (up-) on, over, than, through(-out), to, touching, [idiom] with. See also: Genesis 1:2; Genesis 24:13; Genesis 41:33.

הַ/כִּפֻּרִ֔ים kippur H3725 "atonement" Art | N-mp

Atonement refers to making things right with God, often through sacrifice or payment. The Hebrew word for atonement is only used in the plural form, emphasizing the many ways to make amends. It is an important concept in the Old Testament.

Definition: atonement

Usage: Occurs in 7 OT verses. KJV: atonement. See also: Exodus 29:36; Leviticus 23:28; Numbers 29:11.

וְ/חִטֵּאתָ֙ châṭâʼ H2398 "to sin" Conj | V-Piel-2ms

To sin means to miss the mark or go wrong, incurring guilt or penalty, and can also mean to repent or make amends. It is used in the Bible to describe wrongdoing and its consequences.

Definition: 1) to sin, miss, miss the way, go wrong, incur guilt, forfeit, purify from uncleanness 1a) (Qal) 1a1) to miss 1a2) to sin, miss the goal or path of right and duty 1a3) to incur guilt, incur penalty by sin, forfeit 1b) (Piel) 1b1) to bear loss 1b2) to make a sin-offering 1b3) to purify from sin 1b4) to purify from uncleanness 1c) (Hiphil) 1c1) to miss the mark 1c2) to induce to sin, cause to sin 1c3) to bring into guilt or condemnation or punishment 1d) (Hithpael) 1d1) to miss oneself, lose oneself, wander from the way 1d2) to purify oneself from uncleanness

Usage: Occurs in 220 OT verses. KJV: bear the blame, cleanse, commit (sin), by fault, harm he hath done, loss, miss, (make) offend(-er), offer for sin, purge, purify (self), make reconciliation, (cause, make) sin(-ful, -ness), trespass. See also: Genesis 20:6; 1 Kings 15:34; Psalms 4:5.

עַל ʻal H5921 "upon" Prep

This Hebrew word means on or above something, like a physical object or a situation. It can also imply a sense of responsibility or accountability, as in being on behalf of someone.

הַ/מִּזְבֵּ֔חַ mizbêach H4196 "altar" Art | N-ms

An altar is a place of sacrifice, where offerings are made to God, as seen in the Bible's description of the tabernacle and temple. It was a central part of Israel's worship. The altar played a key role in the priestly rituals.

Definition: altar

Usage: Occurs in 338 OT verses. KJV: altar. See also: Genesis 8:20; Leviticus 7:2; 1 Kings 2:28.

בְּ/כַפֶּרְ/ךָ֖ kâphar H3722 "to atone" Prep | V-Piel-Inf-a | Suff

To cover means to coat or cover something, like when the ark was covered with pitch to protect it. This word is also used figuratively to describe making amends or forgiving someone, like in a sacrifice or atonement.

Definition: 1) to cover, purge, make an atonement, make reconciliation 1a) (Piel) 1a1) to cover over, pacify, propitiate 1a2) to cover over, atone for sin, make atonement for 1a3) to cover over, atone for sin and persons by legal rites 1b) (Pual) 1b1) to be covered over 1b2) to be atoned for 1c) (Hithpael) to be covered

Usage: Occurs in 94 OT verses. KJV: appease, make (an atonement, cleanse, disannul, forgive, be merciful, pacify, pardon, purge (away), put off, (make) reconcile(-liation). See also: Genesis 6:14; Leviticus 16:32; Psalms 65:4.

עָלָ֑י/ו ʻal H5921 "upon" Prep | Suff

This Hebrew word means on or above something, like a physical object or a situation. It can also imply a sense of responsibility or accountability, as in being on behalf of someone.

וּ/מָֽשַׁחְתָּ֥ mâshach H4886 "to anoint" Conj | V-Qal-2ms

To anoint means to rub oil on someone or something, often to set them apart for a special purpose, like when Samuel anointed David as king in 1 Samuel 16:13. It's a way of showing respect and consecrating someone or something.

Definition: 1) to smear, anoint, spread a liquid 1a) (Qal) 1a1) to smear 1a2) to anoint (as consecration) 1a3) to anoint, consecrate 1b) (Niphal) to be anointed

Usage: Occurs in 66 OT verses. KJV: anoint, paint. See also: Genesis 31:13; 1 Samuel 16:3; Psalms 45:8.

אֹת֖/וֹ ʼêth H853 "Obj." DirObjM | Suff

In the original Hebrew, this word points out the object of a verb or preposition, like 'namely' or 'even'. It appears in many books, including Genesis and Exodus. It's not directly translated in English, but helps clarify the meaning of sentences.

Definition: sign of the definite direct object, not translated in English but generally preceding and indicating the accusative Aramaic equivalent: yat (יָת "whom" H3487)

Usage: Occurs in 6782 OT verses. KJV: (as such unrepresented in English). See also: Genesis 1:1; Genesis 10:8; Genesis 19:21.

לְ/קַדְּשֽׁ/וֹ qâdash H6942 "to consecrate" Prep | V-Piel-Inf-a | Suff

To consecrate means to set something or someone apart as holy or sacred, like the priests in Exodus. This word is about making something clean or pure. It is used in the Bible to describe sacred rituals and moral purity.

Definition: : consecate/sanctify 1) to consecrate, sanctify, prepare, dedicate, be hallowed, be holy, be sanctified, be separate 1a) (Qal) 1a1) to be set apart, be consecrated 1a2) to be hallowed 1a3) consecrated, tabooed 1b) (Niphal) 1b1) to show oneself sacred or majestic 1b2) to be honoured, be treated as sacred 1b3) to be holy 1c) (Piel) 1c1) to set apart as sacred, consecrate, dedicate 1c2) to observe as holy, keep sacred 1c3) to honour as sacred, hallow 1c4) to consecrate 1d) (Pual) 1d1) to be consecrated 1d2) consecrated, dedicated 1e) (Hiphil) 1e1) to set apart, devote, consecrate 1e2) to regard or treat as sacred or hallow 1e3) to consecrate 1f) (Hithpael) 1f1) to keep oneself apart or separate 1f2) to cause Himself to be hallowed (of God) 1f3) to be observed as holy 1f4) to consecrate oneself

Usage: Occurs in 154 OT verses. KJV: appoint, bid, consecrate, dedicate, defile, hallow, (be, keep) holy(-er, place), keep, prepare, proclaim, purify, sanctify(-ied one, self), [idiom] wholly. See also: Genesis 2:3; 2 Samuel 11:4; Isaiah 5:16.

Study Notes — Exodus 29:36

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Exodus 29:36 Summary
Frequently Asked Questions
Reflection Questions
Gill's Exposition on Exodus 29:36
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Exodus 29:36
Matthew Poole's Commentary on Exodus 29:36
Trapp's Commentary on Exodus 29:36
Ellicott's Commentary on Exodus 29:36
Adam Clarke's Commentary on Exodus 29:36
Cambridge Bible on Exodus 29:36
Whedon's Commentary on Exodus 29:36
Sermons on Exodus 29:36

Context — Food for the Priests

34And if any of the meat of ordination or any bread is left until the morning, you are to burn up the remainder. It must not be eaten, because it is sacred. 35This is what you are to do for Aaron and his sons based on all that I have commanded you, taking seven days to ordain them.

36Sacrifice a bull as a sin offering each day for atonement. Purify the altar by making atonement for it, and anoint it to consecrate it.

37For seven days you shall make atonement for the altar and consecrate it. Then the altar will become most holy; whatever touches the altar will be holy. 38This is what you are to offer regularly on the altar, each day: two lambs that are a year old.

Cross References

	Reference	Text (BSB)
1	Hebrews 10:11	Day after day every priest stands to minister and to offer again and again the same sacrifices, which can never take away sins.
2	Hebrews 9:22–23	According to the law, in fact, nearly everything must be purified with blood, and without the shedding of blood there is no forgiveness. So it was necessary for the copies of the heavenly things to be purified with these sacrifices, but the heavenly things themselves with better sacrifices than these.
3	Exodus 30:28–29	the altar of burnt offering and all its utensils, and the basin with its stand. You are to consecrate them so that they will be most holy. Whatever touches them shall be holy.
4	Exodus 30:26	Use this oil to anoint the Tent of Meeting, the ark of the Testimony,
5	Ezekiel 48:18–20	The remainder of the length bordering the holy portion and running adjacent to it will be 10,000 cubits on the east side and 10,000 cubits on the west side. Its produce will supply food for the workers of the city. The workers of the city who cultivate it will come from all the tribes of Israel. The entire portion will be a square, 25,000 cubits by 25,000 cubits. You are to set apart the holy portion, along with the city property.
6	Exodus 40:9–11	Take the anointing oil and anoint the tabernacle and everything in it; consecrate it along with all its furnishings, and it shall be holy. Anoint the altar of burnt offering and all its utensils; consecrate the altar, and it shall be most holy. Anoint the basin and its stand and consecrate them.
7	Ezekiel 43:25	For seven days you are to provide a male goat daily for a sin offering; you are also to provide a young bull and a ram from the flock, both unblemished.
8	Leviticus 16:16–19	So he shall make atonement for the Most Holy Place because of the impurities and rebellious acts of the Israelites in regard to all their sins. He is to do the same for the Tent of Meeting which abides among them, because it is surrounded by their impurities. No one may be in the Tent of Meeting from the time Aaron goes in to make atonement in the Most Holy Place until he leaves, after he has made atonement for himself, his household, and the whole assembly of Israel. Then he shall go out to the altar that is before the LORD and make atonement for it. He is to take some of the bull’s blood and some of the goat’s blood and put it on all the horns of the altar. He is to sprinkle some of the blood on it with his finger seven times to cleanse it and consecrate it from the uncleanness of the Israelites.
9	Leviticus 8:10–11	Next, Moses took the anointing oil and anointed the tabernacle and everything in it; and so he consecrated them. He sprinkled some of the oil on the altar seven times, anointing the altar and all its utensils, and the basin with its stand, to consecrate them.
10	Exodus 29:10–14	You are to present the bull at the front of the Tent of Meeting, and Aaron and his sons are to lay their hands on its head. And you shall slaughter the bull before the LORD at the entrance to the Tent of Meeting. Take some of the blood of the bull and put it on the horns of the altar with your finger; then pour out the rest of the blood at the base of the altar. Take all the fat that covers the entrails and the lobe of the liver, and both kidneys with the fat on them, and burn them on the altar. But burn the flesh of the bull and its hide and dung outside the camp; it is a sin offering.

Exodus 29:36 Summary

Exodus 29:36 is about making things right with God by sacrificing a bull as a sin offering every day. This is to purify the altar, which is a special table where sacrifices are made, and to set it apart for God's use, as seen in Exodus 30:26-30. It's like when we say sorry for doing something wrong and try to make it right, but instead of just saying sorry, the people in the Bible would offer a sacrifice to show how sorry they were, and this points forward to the ultimate sacrifice made by Jesus Christ, as seen in Romans 3:25. By doing this, the people were showing that they wanted to be close to God and follow His rules, and we can do the same by following God's commands and seeking forgiveness when we sin, as seen in 1 John 1:9.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the purpose of sacrificing a bull as a sin offering in Exodus 29:36?

The purpose of sacrificing a bull as a sin offering is to make atonement for the sins of the people, as seen in Exodus 29:36, and to purify the altar, which is a symbol of God's presence among His people, as mentioned in Exodus 29:43-46 and Leviticus 16:20.

Why is it necessary to anoint the altar to consecrate it?

Anointing the altar with oil is a way of setting it apart for God's use, making it holy and dedicated to His service, as seen in Exodus 29:36 and Exodus 30:26-30, where the altar and its utensils are anointed with oil to consecrate them.

How does the concept of atonement in Exodus 29:36 relate to the death of Jesus Christ?

The concept of atonement in Exodus 29:36 points forward to the ultimate atonement made by Jesus Christ on the cross, as seen in Romans 3:25 and Hebrews 9:11-14, where Jesus' death is described as the perfect sacrifice for sin, making atonement for all people.

What is the significance of purifying the altar in Exodus 29:36?

Purifying the altar is necessary to remove any sin or impurity that may have come upon it, so that it can be used for worship and sacrifice, as seen in Exodus 29:36-37 and Leviticus 16:16-19, where the altar is purified and atonement is made for it.

Reflection Questions

What does the daily sacrifice of a bull as a sin offering reveal about God's desire for a relationship with His people, and how can I apply this to my own life?
How does the concept of atonement in Exodus 29:36 relate to my own need for forgiveness and cleansing from sin, and what does this say about God's character?
What does the purification and consecration of the altar in Exodus 29:36 teach me about the importance of setting apart time and resources for worship and service to God?
How can I, like the altar, be set apart and consecrated for God's use, and what role does sacrifice and obedience play in this process, as seen in Romans 12:1-2?

Gill's Exposition on Exodus 29:36

And thou shall offer every day a bullock for a sin offering for atonement,.... That is, every day of the seven days of consecration; denoting the full and complete atonement for sin by the sacrifice

Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Exodus 29:36

And thou shalt offer every day a bullock for a sin offering for atonement: and thou shalt cleanse the altar, when thou hast made an atonement for it, and thou shalt anoint it, to sanctify it. Thou shalt cleanse the altar.

Matthew Poole's Commentary on Exodus 29:36

For atonement, as well for the priests as for the altar; both which, as they were or might be polluted, so they needed the sprinkling of this blood to sanctify them, to show that all persons and things were fitted for God’ s service, and accepted by him only for and through the blood of Christ.

Trapp's Commentary on Exodus 29:36

Exodus 29:36 And thou shalt offer every day a bullock [for] a sin offering for atonement: and thou shalt cleanse the altar, when thou hast made an atonement for it, and thou shalt anoint it, to sanctify it.Ver. 36. Cleanse the altar.] Which, as well as the creatures, may be defiled by man’ s sin.

Ellicott's Commentary on Exodus 29:36

(36) Thou shalt cleanse the altar, when thou hast made an atonement for it.—Rather, by making an atonement for it. The atonement was made by smearing the blood of the bullock upon the horns of the altar (Exodus 29:12, compared with Leviticus 8:15). And thou shalt anoint it.—Comp. Leviticus 8:11, where we find that the altar was anointed by having the holy oil sprinkled upon it seven times. It is not quite clear at what period in the ceremonial this was done.

Adam Clarke's Commentary on Exodus 29:36

Verse 36. Thou shalt cleanse the altar] The altar was to be sanctified for seven days; and it is likely that on each day, previously to the consecration service, the altar was wiped clean, and the former day's ashes, &c., removed.

Cambridge Bible on Exodus 29:36

36, 37. The altar to be fitted for sacred uses by atonement being made for it: the ceremony to be repeated, like the installation-ceremony, every day for seven days. The altar, as the work of human hands, was regarded as infected by a natural uncleanness, which had to be ceremonially removed before it could be used for sacred purposes. Cf. the atoning rites, to continue for seven days, prescribed by Ezek. for the installation of the altar of the restored Temple, Ezekiel 43:18-27.

Whedon's Commentary on Exodus 29:36

31-37. Eat the flesh of the ram — The ceremony of consecration, continuing for seven days, afforded opportunity for divers acts of worship, and for feasting upon the flesh of the peace offerings.

Sermons on Exodus 29:36

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	The Bronze Altar by Henry Law	Henry Law preaches on the significance of the Bronze Altar in the Tabernacle, emphasizing that all worshipers must pass by it, symbolizing Jesus as the Altar of the Church and the
	Repentance by Alan Redpath	In this sermon, the speaker discusses the distinguishing factor of a Christian and what sets them apart from unbelievers. He emphasizes the importance of repentance and changing on
	The Melchizedek Priesthood (1 of 2) by Art Katz	In this sermon, the preacher emphasizes the importance of being willing to be cruel in order to be kind when it comes to preaching the word of God. He argues that sometimes being h
	The Power of the Blood - Sermon 5 of 5 - the Holy Place or the Holiest by Roy Hession	In this sermon, the speaker discusses the concept of the tabernacle and its significance in the journey of the children of Israel. The tabernacle was a portable place of worship th
	Hebrews 1 by Pat Kenney	In this sermon, the speaker focuses on the first three verses of the Bible. He emphasizes that God has spoken to humanity in various ways throughout history, but in these last days
	Jonah - the Training of a Disciple - Part 2 by Alan Redpath	In this sermon, the preacher emphasizes the importance of repentance in the preaching of the word of God. He references various biblical passages, such as John the Baptist preachin