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Exodus 29:4

Exodus 29:4
And Aaron and his sons thou shalt bring unto the door of the tabernacle of the congregation, and shalt wash them with water.

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Baptist theologian, 1697–1771

Gill's Exposition

And Aaron and his sons thou shalt bring unto the door of the tabernacle of the congregation,.... That is, order and direct them to come thither; for it cannot be thought he was to carry them in his…

Presbyterian pastor, 1798–1870

Barnes' Notes

Exodus 29:1-37

The consecration of the priests. See the notes to Lev. 8–9. Exo 29:4 Door of the tabernacle - Entrance of the tent. See Lev 8:3. Exo 29:27 The “waving” was the more solemn process of the two: it was a…

Methodist theologian, 1762–1832

Adam Clarke

Thou - shalt wash them - This was done emblematically, to signify that they were to put away all filthiness of the flesh and spirit, and perfect holiness in the fear of God; Co2 7:1.

Nonconformist minister, 1662–1714

Matthew Henry

Exodus 29:1-37

Here is, I. The law concerning the consecration of Aaron and his sons to the priest's office, which was to be done with a great deal of ceremony and solemnity, that they themselves might be duly…

Academic commentary, 1882–1921

Cambridge Bible

Washing of Aaron and his -sons" (i.e. the common priests, as distinguished from the high priest); cf. Lev 8:6. This washing extended to the entire person; and was different from the subsequent…