Leviticus 8

Leviticus 8:1-36

: THis Chapter, for the most part of it, containeth the same things which are before set downe, and expounded, Exod. 29.

Leviticus 8:8

Vrim and Thummim] See Annot. on Exodus 28:30.

Leviticus 8:9

holy crown] Or, place of pure gold. So called, because the Hebrew word Nezer, signifieth a crown, of which forme this plate was; and it was called holy, because it was separated to an holy use; and because on it was graven holinesse unto the Lord, Exodus 28:36.

Leviticus 8:10

anointing oyle] Of this, see Exod. 30. vers. 23, 24, 25.

Leviticus 8:11

seven times] That number commonly notes perfection, because the seventh day, being a day of rest after worke, was a witnesse that the worke was done; and it is a number of holinesse also, because the seventh day was consecrated to holy rest, and so the fitter to be observed in consecration of Priests to holy duties, principally to be performed on that day. See Annot. on 1 Chron. 15. 26.

Leviticus 8:14

bullock] For bullock, see Exod. 29. vers. 35, 36.

Leviticus 8:15

Altar] That is, of the burnt offering.

powred the blood at the bottome of the Altar] The Altar hath a twofold sanctification; the one passive, whereby it is sanctified, as in this place; the other active, whereby it sanctifieth the gifts or oblations that are offered upon it, Matthew 23:19.

reconciliation upon it] By offering for the sinnes of the people.

Leviticus 8:17

his hide] In other burnt-offerings which are not of consecration, or offering for himselfe, the Priest hath the skinne.

Leviticus 8:19

he killed it] That is, Moses, so also vers. 20. 23. which he did, because yet the Priests were not established in their office.

Leviticus 8:24

tip of] See Annot. on Exodus 29:20.

Leviticus 8:27

wave-offering] See Annot. on Exodus 29:24.

Leviticus 8:29

anointing oyle] That which was common to him with the inferiour Priests, was the sprinkling of oyntment mingled with bloud upon them, and their garments, and the anointing of the right eare, and right thumbe, Exodus 29:20. the composition whereof is prescribed, Exod. 30. vers. 23. 30. the consecration peculiar to the High-priest was by pouring out that precious oyntment upon his head, vers. 12. of this Chap. & Exodus 29:7. Psalms 133:2.

Leviticus 8:34

commanded to doe] Hereafter, concerning the consecration of the High-priest, and those of inferiour order, both for the consecration and atonement here prescribed.

Leviticus 8:35

shall ye abide] Now they have what belongeth to consecration for the Priests office, he requireth their diligent and constant residence upon their Charges.

day and night] During which time though they went not to bed, they might take some refreshing by sleepe in a sitting posture.

that ye dye not] Death is the due reward of disobedience to God, though but in a ceremoniall observance.

Leviticus 8:36

by the hand] By commission made to Moses, as it were delivered into his hand, Malachi 1:1.