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Exodus 19:22

Exodus 19:22
And let the priests also, which come near to the LORD, sanctify themselves, lest the LORD break forth upon them.

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Baptist theologian, 1697–1771

Gill's Exposition

And let the priests also, which come near unto the Lord,.... Either the firstborn, as the Jews generally interpret it, so Jarchi and Aben Ezra; who were sanctified to the Lord, and in whose stead…

Presbyterian pastor, 1798–1870

Barnes' Notes

The priests also - Sacrifices had hitherto been offered by firstborn, or the heads of families. See Gen 14:18 note.

Methodist theologian, 1762–1832

Adam Clarke

Let the priests also - sanctify themselves - That there were priests among the Hebrews before the consecration of Aaron and his sons, cannot be doubted; though their functions might be in a…

Nonconformist minister, 1662–1714

Matthew Henry

Exodus 19:16-25

Now, at length, comes that memorable day, that terrible day of the Lord, that day of judgment, in which Israel heard the voice of the Lord God speaking to them out of the midst of the fire, and lived,…